Our full calendar can be found at http://www.wamberal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Dear Parents, School Sign We look forward to the installation of our new LED sign on the corner of Lea Ave. This will enable us to communicate key messages to our school and wider community more quickly, as well as share video and photos. This project has been possible thanks to a State Government Grant and the support and work of our P&C. Safety and Security There is a gateway adjoining Tumbi Road near where the gas tanks were stored. Please note this is not a pedestrian access and remains locked at all times. All visitors are kindly asked to use our Lea Ave and Aldinga Drive entrances. Term 2 Next Friday (7th April) is the final day for students for Term 1 and our Easter hat parade is scheduled for the same day. Our staff will return on Monday 24th April for the term 2 Staff Development Day. Classes will resume for all students on Wednesday 26th April, 2017. ANZAC Day This Friday we will commemorate ANZAC Day at school with an Assembly at 12:30pm for our K-2 students followed by an ANZAC assembly at 1:10pm for primary students. ANZAC Day itself falls within our upcoming vacation. Students and staff will be present at the Dawn Service at Terrigal Beach on 25th April. Students wishing to join and commemorate with us, need to be accompanied by a parent/parents on the day. We will meet outside Terrigal Police Station at 5:00am for a 5:15am march. School Ducks Thanks to our SRC who have named our two white ducks. We would like to introduce Lily and Lyla. Have a great week, P. Miller Principal

What’s On 31st March ANZAC Assembly 12:30pm (ES1-S1) 1:10pm (S2 – S3) 5th April Stage 1 Pirate day 6th April PBL Rewards Day 7th April Hat Parade and final day of Term 1 25th April ANZAC Dawn Service Terrigal Beach- meet at 5:00am near Police Station 26th April Term 2 classes resume for all students

Term 1 Week 10

29th March 2017

Deputy Principal Report

Attendance: The Importance of Arriving on Time

Arriving at school and class on time:

• ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day • helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine • gives students time to greet their friends before class • reduces classroom disruption

Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents. Parents and carers arriving with children after the 9:30am bell are required to attend the front office with their child to obtain a late slip before attending the classroom.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

At Wamberal Public School we focus on positively stating our expectations for our students. Our school expectations are for students to be safe, respectful learners.

This week all children have been learning about being safe, respectful learners when representing our school. This includes during excursions and events held outside of the school as well as during times when students are recognisable in the Wamberal Public School uniform.

Below are our expected behaviours:

SRL says, “Let’s be safe, respectful learners.”

Representing Our School

Safe • stay safe when travelling

Respectful • return equipment • polite talk

Learner • learn new skills • try your best

PBL Rewards Day Is Coming!

Tomorrow (Thursday) the children will be trading their SRLs for rewards. PBL Rewards Day is being held next Thursday 6 April 2017.

Before School Supervision

Parents and carers are reminded that there is no supervision at school before 9:00am and it is parental responsibility to arrange for supervision of children before that time. The YMCA Before and After School program is available to assist parents. Please telephone the centre on 0400 813 789 for more details.

Cross Country

Monday’s weather cooperated beautifully, ensuring that Wamberal’s Cross Country was an enormous success. Congratulations to students for their great efforts and a special mention for Mr Garrard and Mr Smith for their fabulous organisation.

Have a great week everyone.

Jane Rees and Lisa Lewis Deputy Principals

Meet our Staff… Name: Monica Hercok

Role: Kinder Red classroom teacher Background: I was born in Newcastle and grew up there, enjoying a wonderful life near the popular beach areas. After completing secondary school, I attended Newcastle University (now known as Callaghan Campus), obtaining qualifications in Science and Education. I have lived on the beautiful Central Coast since 1989 and am married with three grown-up children. I enjoy travel, reading, cooking, going to the movies, attending concerts and spending time with family and friends. Teaching and Leadership Background: I began teaching on the Central Coast in 1990, working in many different schools as a casual teacher. Since 2002, I have spent most of my time at Wamberal Public School. Firstly as a casual teacher, then temporary, and finally as a permanent staff member. I have taught all grades across the school at different times, and for the past three years have happily welcomed our new students to the school in Kindergarten. Having spent so much time living and working in our local community, it has become one of my greatest pleasures to stop and chat to many of the former parents and students of our lovely school, when I am out and about in the local area.

Student Profile

Name: Lilabela M. Role: Student Leader

Hi, my name is Lilabela M. and I’m proud to announce that I’m one of your student leaders for 2017. I am 11 years old and have a passion for sport and animals. I love to play Oz-tag ,touch football, and athletics. I enjoy sprinting and have been lucky enough to compete at Sydney North level for this event as well as being awarded age champion. I have three animals…a super cute French Bulldog and Two Palomino horses named Buffy and Mister. I compete most weekends at shows, dressage & eventing but I have to say show jumping is my favourite. I work hard to achieve goals and hope to encourage our W.P.S. students to try their best to Reach their full potential… A personal quote that I love and live by is “HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOESN’T WORK HARD.”

Student Profile

Name: Elodie T.

Role: School Vice Captain

Hi, my name is Elodie T and I am 11 years old. I am your Vice Captain for 2017. In my family there is my mum, my dad, my brother and my puppy. I have many friends at school that are all very nice. My hobbies are singing, dancing, acting and playing with my puppy. I have been at Wamberal since Kindy and I am very happy to be your Vice Captain.

PBL Rewards Menu Term 1 2017

SRLs Rewards

1 Whole school lucky draw

2 Wear mufti/ pyjamas/fancy dress

4 Crazy hair or crazy hat

4 Bring a pillow or stuffed toy

8 Sit next to a friend for a day

10 Work at the teacher’s desk

10 Free time/organised match - top oval (Years 3-6)

10 Free time - equipment (K-2)

10 Disco in the hall (K-2)

12 Engineering (Years K-2 and Years 3-6)

15 Movie time

15 Visit a classroom

20 Morning Tea with the Principal

20 BBQ (3-6)

SAFE RESPECTFUL LEARNERS

Thank you to our P&C who generously sponsor the prizes in the lucky draw each term.

SRL says, “Thank you for being safe, respectful learners!”

Administration Corner

Office Hours

Please note our office hours are 8:45am until 3:45pm.

Payments Now Due

Workbook costs and contributions summary:

A

Resource Costs

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B

School Contribution Class Cost No. of children Total cost

Kindergarten $ 28 1 $55 Year 1 $ 13 2 $92 Year 2 $ 13 3+ $123 Year 3 $ 27 Year 4 $ 27 Year 5 $ 33 Year 6 $ 33

Kindergarten: Reading Eggs

Year 1 & Year 2: Textbook

Year 3 & Year 4: Textbooks

Year 5 & Year 6: Textbook and AVID stationery pack

Payments to the school can be accepted online via our school website, which is our preferred payment option. Just click on the ‘Make a Payment’ tab. Payments can also be made by cash or cheque. Please ensure a signed permission note is returned to school as soon as possible after payment is made. PLEASE NOTE: Payments made before 6.00pm on Monday to Friday will appear on our online payment report the following business day. Payments made after 6.00pm will not show on the online payment report until the second business day. Payments made on a Saturday or Sunday will not appear until Tuesday’s report.

The school does not have the facility to offer change for over the counter payments, however if you do require change, please send your payment to your child’s class and your change will be returned to your child the following day. Alternatively, you can choose to make an ‘advanced payment’ towards future school activities.

MEDICATION

Your Child’s Medical Needs

Information about allergies, asthma, diabetes and medical procedures that your child has experienced in the last 12 months helps us support your child’s health and wellbeing. Please contact our office to ensure we have current medical information about your child.

If your child requires medication at school, you will need to complete a written authority each time.

Please note: Information you provide will only be used or disclosed in order to support your child’s health needs or as otherwise required by law.

First Aid Officers

Our first aid officers are Marie and Jan and our sick bay is located in the Administration Building. If you injure yourself while on site, please go to the office or ask someone to alert the first aid officers who will assist you.

Are your details up to date?

Have you moved or changed phone numbers or email address? Please inform the front office with any changes in your living situation so we can contact you if the need arises. We particularly need to keep phone numbers up to date for emergencies. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Contacting the School

Our email address is wamberal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

Kathy Rudd School Administration Manager (Relieving)

University Competitions As in previous years, students in the primary grades (Years 3 – 6) are offered the opportunity to participate in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), otherwise known as the ‘University Competitions’. Students wishing to participate in one or more of the competitions need to get a note from Mrs McBride. The note and money are to be returned to the class teacher before 30th March. Please see me if there are any questions. The dates and cost for each competition are:

Digital Technologies May 23rd $10 Science May 30th $10 Spelling June 14th $13 English August 1st $10 Mathematics August 15th $10

It has come to my attention that some students may have not received results/certificates from the ICAS (University tests) last year.

Please send an email to info@eaa.unsw.edu.au and request a certificate.

If your child has received results in other subjects or in past years, they will have a unique code to access results online. I can also supply you with individual student codes to access the results online if required.

Mrs Lisa McBride (Learning and Support teacher)

Hello everyone from the library in Week 10.

Students are gradually working toward the achievement of their 2017 Premier’s Reading Challenge goals. All students are encouraged to take on this challenge. Why? Evidence indicates that reading is key to all learning and the achievement of positive outcomes which extend beyond academic success to general wellbeing. All students are catered for with suitable books and adjusted rules for students with special needs.

Library overdue notices will be sent home again this week: please check whether your children have been given an overdue notice. Unfortunately, some items are still overdue from 2016. These items must be returned or a payment must be made to cover their costs before students are able to borrow again. Thank you to those students who have found and returned overdue books or made payments to cover their costs.

The Central Coast Library Service is re-opening its after-school Reading Buddies tutoring service for students for Term 2 (local Gosford and Wyong council libraries). Tutoring is conducted by approved, trained, volunteers. Please contact your local library via the phone number provided in the flyer or visit your branch library.

The Central Coast Library Service will also provide a wide range of school holiday activities for children. See the attached flyer for details.

Thank you to those who have purchased items from Issue 2 of the Scholastic Book Club. Issue 2 is now closed. Not only do your children gain pleasure from their books and other items but the library also benefits from accrued purchasing credit.

Narelle Knight

Teacher Librarian

School Opal Cards

We are still having some students who are not using their Opal card or tapping on /off the bus.

If you child has lost their OPAL card or it is NOT working, parents need to go online and order a replacement card. When ordering the replacement card students / parents need to print the receipt to show the bus driver until the new card arrives.

If a student does not show a current working OPAL card the student should be paying a fare.

Regards

Stephen O'Brien (SSTS Manager)

Izabella of 6 Blue represented her athletics club at the State Athletics Carnival on the 18th and 19th March at Homebush. Izabella competed in the 1500m run and the 1100m walk events. The 1500m was run in difficult conditions in the driving rain and the competition was fierce. Izabella ran 10th with a time of 10.35, 10 seconds short of her personal best time. This places her 10th in the State for 2016/17 season.

Izabella competed in the 1100m walk and won the gold medal with a time of 5.18 which was a personal best. She won by a substantial margin and now holds the State title for this event. She will compete in the Australian Athletic Championships on 2 April at Sydney Olympic Park in the 3km walk representing the New South Wales team in this National event for Athletics Australia. She will be competing in the under 14 age group, even though she is 11 years old. Good luck Izabella! Miss Danielle Realph If any students have some amazing sporting results at a Central Coast, State or National level, make sure to write them down and come and let me know so I can spread their achievements throughout the school community.

WPS P&C are very active and work alongside WPS. The P&C meet regularly with the school leadership team and school community.

The P&C have a website www.wamberalpandc.org.au and a Face Book page WPSP&C. These two avenues are used by the P&C to engage and seek input from our community. On the P&C website, you will find upcoming events, contact details and information on all our sub-committees.

P&C Assistant Treasurer

P&C require the Assistant Treasurer role to be filled, this involves supporting the Treasurer in monthly tasks and generating some reports, an understanding of MYOB would be of assistance but not essential. If this sounds like you? Please email the Treasurer for more details treasurer@wamberalpandc.org.au

http://wamberalpandc.org.au/our-community/positions-vacant/

P&C new canteen staff

P&C welcome both Julie S and Tricia F who join the canteen staff this week.

Thank you to all the applicants, as our school grows so does the need for a permanent work force, Canteen still requires volunteers on a regular basis.

http://wamberalpandc.org.au/our-community/positions-vacant/ We ask all parents to ensure you set up a Flexischools.com.au account.

Canteen opens at 9am – 9:25am. Orders can only be taken up until 9.25am

CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER TERM 1 2017

9.30am - Noon Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 9 Starting 27/3/17

Natalie Bec HELP REQUIRED Julie HELP REQUIRED

Week 10 Starting 3/4/17

Ali Bec HELP REQUIRED Kylie Darren

Hip Hip Hooray… Easter is on its way! The P&C is giving EVERY child TWO FREE tickets in the Easter Raffle.

What we ask from our parent community is donations of Easter eggs to make up the hampers. If you have any baskets we can use them also. Drop Easter eggs and baskets to the office for our Easter Bunny helpers to collect daily until Friday 31st March.

HAPPY EASTER !

Dr Colin Massie, Dr Joachim Sturmberg, Dr Debra Cook, Dr Annette Barkey, Dr Richard Oak, Dr Stuart Baines,

Dr Arthur Belthikiotis, Dr Caroline Scarman, Dr Graham McSwan

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

Wamberal surgery is a privately owned and operated,

local, friendly, family practice situated at the top shops Wamberal. We have been established for over 35 years and we are proud to maintain the personal family

style of medicine and health care that is rare in many practices. In addition to all family and general healthcare, we offer, care plans, women’s health, men’s health,

diving medicals, aviation medicals, workers compensation, asthma and diabetic clinics, pre and post-natal care, minor surgery procedures, skin checks, childhood immunisations, travel vaccines,

baby health checks, CASA and occupational health

All children are BULK BILLED

For appointments Ph. (02) 4384 2255

662 The Entrance Road, Wamberal NSW 2260 (next to Darron’s Seafoods)