WEE WAA PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTERWEE WAA PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTERWEE WAA PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Tuesday 13th May 2014Tuesday 13th May 2014Tuesday 13th May 2014———Week 3Week 3Week 3

“Respecting the past, valuing the present, aiming for the future”“Respecting the past, valuing the present, aiming for the future”“Respecting the past, valuing the present, aiming for the future”

Wee Waa Public School — Phone 6795-4284 Fax 6795-3098 Email - weewaa-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

View from the Principal’s Desk

We had a fantastic week full of rigorous activities for the students. Sport dominated the week with the open league

team going down courageously to Narrabri Public in PSSA. The girls PSSA netball team were victorious, sweeping the

court against Burren Junction. Again the girls dominated in the Captains Cup Oz Tag and League day in Narrabri. The

boys teams found the pace and size of the Gunnedah and Boggabri teams a real challenge but the girls, full of speed

and agility won all but the final game.

The students looked sensational for the photos which were taken on Wednesday and we finished the week with the

annual cross country. Held this year at the show ground, the course designed by Mrs Cain was a popular one with both

students and spectators. Certificates and medals for each age group will be presented on assembly this week. Week 3

is shaping up to be another busy one!

NAPLAN

Today saw students in Years 3 & 5 begin the annual NAPLAN assessments. A one day of the year tests show exactly

that. How a student performs on that one day of the year, which will be influenced by:-

1. Sleep – please encourage your children to have a good night’s sleep prior to the tests.

2. Alertness – please encourage your children to eat well every day but particularly next week.

3. Degree of ‘settledness’ – please encourage your children to come to school in a calm, determined mood. Not wor-

ried about the test but ready to show what they can do.

Students sat the language and writing tests today and most were very happy with the set tasks.

Wee Waa Public School girls PSSA

Netball team during the match against

Burren Junction Public School last

Thursday.

NAIDOC Week

On Friday at 12.00pm we would like to invite any parent

or community member interested in assisting us to

develop a plan for our 2014 celebration of NAIDOC

week to attend a meeting in the Aboriginal Education

Officers room. Cliff and Leanne will outline a possible

Aboriginal dance program they are considering and we

would like input on other ideas such as our formal assem-

bly, other cultural activities and a possible senior student

excursion to Myall Creek.

Canberra Excursion Reminder

Finally don’t forget to make your Canberra excursion payment if paying by instalments. If you fall behind

it will place more financial pressure on families to come up with money later. Tonight is budget night and

unfortunately none of us know what money we will have later in the year to spend or what cutbacks are

proposed for education.

Mothers Day Stall—Thanks!

A huge thankyou to anyone who helped out with the Mother’s Day Stall in any way. It was a huge success! A special thanks

to all our wrappers who were there on the day and also those of you who donated extra gifts, cards and wrapping paper.

Nicole Piper P&C Mothers Day Stall Organiser

Wee Waa Has Talent Wee Waa Show – Saturday 17th May.

12.30 pm for a 1 pm start Great opportunity to showcase your talent - whether it is singing, danc-

ing, acting, reciting or a combination of these.

Primary and High School Sections

Entry Forms available from the Show Office and to be handed back by

Friday 12pm.

Call Amanda Humphries 0429954468 or Bec Tully 0427955170 for more

information.

Library NewsLibrary NewsLibrary News

will be held in the school library from

19th to 23rd May from 11.00am to 12.00pm and

3.00pm to 3.30pm each day. We have some fantastic

books and posters on offer so please call in and have a

look.

Read More in May Read More in May Read More in May - Please encourage your child to take part in the Read More in May

Competition. Forms should be completed and returned to school prior to Monday 2 June.

Mrs Watts

This Friday will be an out of uniform day in support of

Stewart House. Students who are out of uniform are

asked to bring along a gold coin donation.

* Please note. Friday is also circus workshop day so

students will need to wear comfortable and appropriate

clothing! Out of uniform day for Stewart House Each year 1,800 public school children in need of a break from their everyday life, come to Stewart House from many parts of NSW and the ACT. This week 3 of our students are attending with other students from Nar-rabri and Moree. During their stay, children are provided with optometric, dental and medical treatment if needed as well as emotional support. This is balanced with health and educational programs and out of school activ-ities to boost their self-esteem and to promote a healthier lifestyle. Children in the care of Stewart House attend a specific purpose school onsite for 8 days of their 12-day stay. The NSW Department of Education and Communi-ties provides the building and staffing support for this school. All others costs associated with the childrens' stay are met from charitable donations. Some of the

main donors over the years have been school children through fundraising and teachers who make regular donations through their pay. Your donation on Friday will help to keep this vital service going! Peter Carrett

Above: Our PSSA girls netball team in

action against Burren Junction Public

School last Thursday. Congratulations

to the WWPS girls who were the win-

ners on the day. The girls will now

travel to Walgett for the next round of

the PSSA Netball Knockouts.

Left: The 8/9 years girls cross country

participants. The first six students in

each age group will compete at Zone

Level in Bellata on 23rd May.

CROSS COUNTRY 2014—THANKYOU!

It was wonderful to see so many parents at the cross country run last Friday!

I would like to especially thank the parents who volunteered for checkpoints along the track. The

organisation of these events is always made easier when we have parents who willingly help out.

Thanks again!

Anne Cain

Congratulations to the following students who will travel to Zone Cross Country Trials at Bellata on 23rd May.

8/9 Years Girls 8/9 Years Boys 1st—Tiarna Harrington Brayden Collett 2nd—Phoebe Paulston Nicholas Revell 3rd—Josie Galagher Sean Croaker 4th—Emily Hartnett Noah Mace 5th—Alex Wright Jayden Thompson 6th—Lacey Evans Jye Smith 10 Years Girls 10 Years Boys Tihana Williams Axel Currey Tealia Smith Saxon Paulston Sharna Day Jacob Hopman Tymeka Bush Hamish Wright Acacia Bell Zack Doring Takiera Trindall Leslie Toomey 11 Years Girls 11 Years Boys Tyanna Gaydon Angus Galagher Lorina Williams Ben Williams Elissa Channells Nicholas Kable Jordyn Hayne Lucas Piper Lashay Smith Clifford Toomey Alanah Tompkins Lachlan Wright

12 Years Girls 12 Years Boys Margaret Goodwin Jiordin Gaydon Tianna Campbell Alex Day Alice Haire Ben Paulston Owen Williams 13 Years Boys Rhys Organ Ike Miller-Williams Michael Horne

14/5/14 Croc Encounter K-2. WWPS hall 1.30pm

16/5/14 Out of Uniform Day (Stewart House)Gold Coin

Circus Day (School Presentation)

19/5/14 Bookfair (School library)

23/5/14 Zone Cross Country— Bellata

26/5/14 Healthy Harold

Below: 10 Years Boys Finalists.

Axel Currey, Saxon Paulston,

Jacob Hopman, Hamish Wright,

Zack Doring & Leslie Toomey.

Mrs Cain prepares to start the 12 Years Boys on the cross

country course last Friday at the Wee Waa Showground.

There will be a P&C Meeting

TONIGHT, Tuesday 13th May com-

mencing at 5.30pm in the school staff

room.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Below Right: Lacey Evans and

Alex Wright on the home stretch in

the junior girls cross country race.

Dakota Wheeler KM Working on writing known letters correctly.

Lance Hamilton KM Using meaning when he reads.

Cody Tompkins KM Enthusiastic participation during skipping.

Aiden Swan KM Showing resilience in the classroom & playground.

Phillip Gaydon 1B Improved Handwriting.

Tyesha Trindall 1B Improved Handwriting.

Bradley Hilderson 1B Improved Handwriting.

Sara-Jane Horne 2F Showing great getting along skills.

Jackson Humphries 2F Always having neat handwriting.

Chelsea Mercer 2F Trying hard to follow You Can Do It keys.

Caitlin Kable 2F Always producing quality work.

Teliah Croaker 3R Showing confidence in her ideas & participating in

class.

Holly Hayes 3R Fabulous organisation & always being ready to learn.

Phoebe Paulston 3R Trying hard to be resilient in the playground.

Brayden Mercer 4R Working hard with Ms Miller.

Ian Small 4R Always having a go & trying his hardest in all activities.

Slater Simpson 4R Consistently trying his best in all class activities.

Damali Trindall 4R Working hard with Ms Miller.

Patrick Williamson 5A An amazing improvement in his attitude to school.

Ashleigh Ross 5A Showing a good understanding of what she is reading.

Nicholas Kable 5A Making and effort to stay on task & avoid distraction.

Tyanna Gaydon 5A Showing great sportsmanship at the football gala day.

Ike Miller-Williams 6S Increasing his understanding in Mathematics.

Tialas Croaker 6S Always being attentive in class.

Jorja Williamson 6S A kind and caring attitude.

Alana Bennett-Clancy 6S Working extremely hard to improve her reading

Tremaine Cochrane 6S Being very helpful in the classroom.

A S S E M B L Y A W A R D S

Assembly is held every Thursday afternoon at 2.30pm in the school hall.

Parents are always welcome to attend!

SOCCER DEVELOPMENT CLINICS

When: 3 July 2014

Where: Cook Oval, Wee Waa

Who: All Boys and Girls born from 2002-2008

Cost: $35 per person—includes a quality soccer ball to

Take home.

For further information and enrolment please go to:-

Www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/active/whatson.asp?region=northwest

Or phone 6766 1200