WOODBRIDGE WORDS Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre

Phone: 03 6267 4667 Fax 03 6267 4808 Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Dear Parents, We are in the initial stages of planning for next year in regards to staffing and course structures for 2014. As such if you know that your child will not be enrolled at our school for 2014 could you please notify the office in person or by phone on 62674667 Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Now is also the time for parents of kinder age students to enrol their child. As a school we will be offering a number of pre-kinder sessions from now until the end of the year. Times and dates of these sessions will be provided to parents in the coming weeks. Throughout the year I have shown a number of families around our school facilities and educational programs. Please feel free to ring the school office if you would like an opportunity to view and discuss what our wonderful school can do for your child’s learning needs. Last Friday, we held our 2013 school Winter Ball with the theme being “Across the Universe”. It was great to see so many students, parents and teachers turn out for this event. The costumes that students deigned and wore on the evening looked amazing. It was an evening full of fun for all those who attended. I would like to thank all the secondary students who helped in the organisation and setup of this event. You all did a fantastic job. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teachers who attended this evening and made it such a success. Particular mention needs to be made of Jan Moore and Caroline Randall for their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Well done to all. Invite to all 5/6 parents - Next Thursday 5th September from 5:00 to 6:30pm Woodbridge School will be hosting a secondary information evening for any interested parents of Grade 5 and 6 students. This evening is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities and meet our secondary teachers. We will finish the night down at the Marine Discovery Centre. The West Winds community bus and our school bus will be made available on the night to transport guests to and from the centre. I look forward to seeing as many of our Grade 5 and 6 parents at this evening as possible. I urge all parents to come along and find out more about what secondary life is like at Woodbridge School. Please RSVP to the school office on 62674667. Betters Schools Tasmania – fairer funding for all students The way Tasmanian schools are being funded is changing. In 2010 the Australian Government commissioned an independent Review of Funding for Schooling, led by Australian businessman David Gonski, known as the Gonski Review. The Gonski Review found that existing school funding arrangements were too complicated and were not meeting the education needs of all Australian children. The Review concluded that many schools, particularly those with larger populations of disadvantaged students, were missing out on much needed resources. The Tasmanian and Australian Governments reached an agreement on 9 July 2013 to deliver Better Schools Tasmania. Better Schools Tasmania addresses the issues identified by the Gonski Review.

Thursday 29nd

August 2013

DATES to

REMEMBER

Secondary

Information Night 5th September 5pm-6.30pm

Arts Evening 19th September

Student Free Days 25th October

School Fair 1st November

Value of the month Doing Your Best

For more dates click on Calender at

the following address

http://education.ta

s.edu.au/woodbrid

ge/Pages/default.as

px Parents

Emergency No. 0427 303 701

Student Absence Contact No. 6267 4205

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Better Schools Tasmania is designed to reach the level of public funding for schools that will minimise educational disadvantage and facilitate a high quality education for every student in every school in Tasmania. By 2019 funding for the Tasmanian Education System will increase by $382 million. The additional funding will be phased in over a six year transition period from 2014-2019 and full benefits will not be seen immediately. This means that all Tasmanian schools will see a significant boost to their funding over time. Better Schools includes a National Plan for School Improvement which outlines five nationally agreed reform directions:

• Quality teaching

• Quality learning

• Empowered school leadership

• Meeting student need

• Transparency and accountability Every school will need to develop a plan for becoming a better school, reflecting on these five areas. Tasmania will use its Fairer Funding Model in Tasmanian Government schools to distribute the Better Schools funding. Fairer Funding aims to ensure that young Tasmanians from all backgrounds receive an education that is equitable, of high quality and maximises their potential in life. This model features a core allocation to all schools that is supplemented where there is disadvantage or need:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

• Students with disabilities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students who need help with English

• Schools that are disadvantaged by their size or remoteness. If you have any questions about Better Schools Tasmania please talk to me or visit www.education.tas.gov.au Kind Regards Hamish Cunningham Woodbridge School, Principal Book Fair News Thank you very much to all the families who purchased books from our Book Fair. We were able to purchase a total of $459 worth of books for our library and we are very grateful for the support you have given us. Thank you also to Jess Woolley who helped out on sales day. Two lucky students who purchased books were drawn to win another book prize – congratulations to Clara and Lily who are pictured trying to choose their prizes! We will be holding another fair in December and this will be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.

Gymnastics for Fun Cygnet Sports Centre is once again able to offer Gymnastics in Term 4. Qualified coach, Natalie Leader is available for a program on FRIDAYS after school. Cost for the 8 week program is $64. The sports centre is encouraging full pre-payment for the program, or can discuss the option to pay in two instalments of $32 if necessary. Phone 6295 1130 – don’t forget to leave your child’s name and grade.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Sea Stars Dads’ Night On Thursday August 15th we held our Term 3 dads’ Night. Unfortunately Kate Beedie was unwell and couldn’t join us for the evening but a great time was had by all, even though we missed her! Children and their dads joined together in songs, games, box-work and making pizzas. It was great to see how many families came along to the session and how much the children gained from, and enjoyed the experience.

We will hold a final ‘Dads’ Night’ for the year in Term 4. Speech Pathology Week 2013 ‘Start the Conversation’ (25 – 31 August) Every day more than 1.1 million Australians have difficulty communicating. During Speech Pathology Week, speech pathologist want to encourage people to think about what life is like for the large number of Australians living with a communication problem, as well as how life would change if they were to have a communication difficulty themselves. It’s estimated that one in five people will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives. This can range from mild to very severe and can impact on the way they participate in family life, the community, education and the workplace. Speech Pathology Australia reports that 20% of children starting school have trouble understanding or using language. For more information on communication difficulties, visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or talk to your school’s speech pathologist. There will also be an information stall at Salamanca Markets on Saturday 31st August.

Alzheimer’s Family Fun Fair Saturday 21st September at the Kettering Hall & Oval from 12pm to 5pm There will be face painting, jumping castle Mr Whippy, stalls, BBQ, bands and a raffle, also try zumba, pilates, yoga, punch fit, tabata, tai chi and more. For stall bookings or

more information call Deb on 0407 166 351

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Winter Ball Report

The Winter Ball was held last Friday afternoon. This year it was held in the Performing Arts Building. This proved to be a much warmer option than the hall. Everybody had a great time and the students’ costumes and dance moves were fantastic! Thank you to the SRC, JRC, extra student volunteers, teachers, teachers’ aides and parents whose assistance ensured the success of the Ball.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

On Friday 9th August Grade 9 and 10 students participated in the “Core of Life” workshop which is an education program about pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of becoming a parent. This program was facilitated by Ann Sweeny (Youth Health Nurse from Pulse), Louise Parsons (Midwife) and Angela Spooner (school social worker). Core of Life aims to educate young people about the choices and challenges people face during this journey. The program used role play, storytelling, factual information and photographs in order to educate the students. The workshop aimed at educating students about;

• How does a woman know she is pregnant

• Who would a woman go and see when she is pregnant for check ups

• How to care for herself during the pregnancy – healthy and unhealthy lifestyle, looking at the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking have on the unborn baby.

• Healthy relationships – including dad’s and kids

• Birthing choices – how the baby is born

• Care of the mother and baby after the birth

• Becoming parents

• Support services

• Choices and their consequences

• Recognising the challenges in being pregnant and giving birth

• The importance of peer and family support when pregnant

• Positive and negative relationships and the affects they can have on women who are pregnant

• Personal values and attitudes towards pregnancy Overall the workshop went really well and received some positive feedback from the students. Survey of Child Care needs in the Lower Channel area West Winds is conducting a survey to get some idea of the needs of families in regard to child care. If you have a child /children in the age range of 12 months to 5 years (even if you don’t require child care) we would like to hear from you. Surveys are available from Woodbridge school, Woodbridge Post Office, Middleton Post Office and West Winds. If you would like to complete a survey online please contact West Winds on 62674 713 or email westwinds@woodbridge.com.au

Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program We are currently seeking donations for the Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program including items such as: Books (reading and resource), Lego/Duplo, dolls and accessories, wooden blocks and board games. If you have any of these items and wish to pass them on could you please drop them off at the Woodbridge School office. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

CONTACT DETAILS3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162 Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808Email woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

WOODBRIDGE WORDS Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre

Phone: 03 6267 4667 Fax 03 6267 4808 Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Dear Parents, We are in the initial stages of planning for next year in regards to staffing and course structures for 2014. As such if you know that your child will not be enrolled at our school for 2014 could you please notify the office in person or by phone on 62674667 Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Now is also the time for parents of kinder age students to enrol their child. As a school we will be offering a number of pre-kinder sessions from now until the end of the year. Times and dates of these sessions will be provided to parents in the coming weeks. Throughout the year I have shown a number of families around our school facilities and educational programs. Please feel free to ring the school office if you would like an opportunity to view and discuss what our wonderful school can do for your child’s learning needs. Last Friday, we held our 2013 school Winter Ball with the theme being “Across the Universe”. It was great to see so many students, parents and teachers turn out for this event. The costumes that students deigned and wore on the evening looked amazing. It was an evening full of fun for all those who attended. I would like to thank all the secondary students who helped in the organisation and setup of this event. You all did a fantastic job. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teachers who attended this evening and made it such a success. Particular mention needs to be made of Jan Moore and Caroline Randall for their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Well done to all. Invite to all 5/6 parents - Next Thursday 5th September from 5:00 to 6:30pm Woodbridge School will be hosting a secondary information evening for any interested parents of Grade 5 and 6 students. This evening is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities and meet our secondary teachers. We will finish the night down at the Marine Discovery Centre. The West Winds community bus and our school bus will be made available on the night to transport guests to and from the centre. I look forward to seeing as many of our Grade 5 and 6 parents at this evening as possible. I urge all parents to come along and find out more about what secondary life is like at Woodbridge School. Please RSVP to the school office on 62674667. Betters Schools Tasmania – fairer funding for all students The way Tasmanian schools are being funded is changing. In 2010 the Australian Government commissioned an independent Review of Funding for Schooling, led by Australian businessman David Gonski, known as the Gonski Review. The Gonski Review found that existing school funding arrangements were too complicated and were not meeting the education needs of all Australian children. The Review concluded that many schools, particularly those with larger populations of disadvantaged students, were missing out on much needed resources. The Tasmanian and Australian Governments reached an agreement on 9 July 2013 to deliver Better Schools Tasmania. Better Schools Tasmania addresses the issues identified by the Gonski Review.

Thursday 29nd

August 2013

DATES to

REMEMBER

Secondary

Information Night 5th September 5pm-6.30pm

Arts Evening 19th September

Student Free Days 25th October

School Fair 1st November

Value of the month Doing Your Best

For more dates click on Calender at

the following address

http://education.ta

s.edu.au/woodbrid

ge/Pages/default.as

px Parents

Emergency No. 0427 303 701

Student Absence Contact No. 6267 4205

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Better Schools Tasmania is designed to reach the level of public funding for schools that will minimise educational disadvantage and facilitate a high quality education for every student in every school in Tasmania. By 2019 funding for the Tasmanian Education System will increase by $382 million. The additional funding will be phased in over a six year transition period from 2014-2019 and full benefits will not be seen immediately. This means that all Tasmanian schools will see a significant boost to their funding over time. Better Schools includes a National Plan for School Improvement which outlines five nationally agreed reform directions:

• Quality teaching

• Quality learning

• Empowered school leadership

• Meeting student need

• Transparency and accountability Every school will need to develop a plan for becoming a better school, reflecting on these five areas. Tasmania will use its Fairer Funding Model in Tasmanian Government schools to distribute the Better Schools funding. Fairer Funding aims to ensure that young Tasmanians from all backgrounds receive an education that is equitable, of high quality and maximises their potential in life. This model features a core allocation to all schools that is supplemented where there is disadvantage or need:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

• Students with disabilities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students who need help with English

• Schools that are disadvantaged by their size or remoteness. If you have any questions about Better Schools Tasmania please talk to me or visit www.education.tas.gov.au Kind Regards Hamish Cunningham Woodbridge School, Principal Book Fair News Thank you very much to all the families who purchased books from our Book Fair. We were able to purchase a total of $459 worth of books for our library and we are very grateful for the support you have given us. Thank you also to Jess Woolley who helped out on sales day. Two lucky students who purchased books were drawn to win another book prize – congratulations to Clara and Lily who are pictured trying to choose their prizes! We will be holding another fair in December and this will be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.

Gymnastics for Fun Cygnet Sports Centre is once again able to offer Gymnastics in Term 4. Qualified coach, Natalie Leader is available for a program on FRIDAYS after school. Cost for the 8 week program is $64. The sports centre is encouraging full pre-payment for the program, or can discuss the option to pay in two instalments of $32 if necessary. Phone 6295 1130 – don’t forget to leave your child’s name and grade.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Sea Stars Dads’ Night On Thursday August 15th we held our Term 3 dads’ Night. Unfortunately Kate Beedie was unwell and couldn’t join us for the evening but a great time was had by all, even though we missed her! Children and their dads joined together in songs, games, box-work and making pizzas. It was great to see how many families came along to the session and how much the children gained from, and enjoyed the experience.

We will hold a final ‘Dads’ Night’ for the year in Term 4. Speech Pathology Week 2013 ‘Start the Conversation’ (25 – 31 August) Every day more than 1.1 million Australians have difficulty communicating. During Speech Pathology Week, speech pathologist want to encourage people to think about what life is like for the large number of Australians living with a communication problem, as well as how life would change if they were to have a communication difficulty themselves. It’s estimated that one in five people will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives. This can range from mild to very severe and can impact on the way they participate in family life, the community, education and the workplace. Speech Pathology Australia reports that 20% of children starting school have trouble understanding or using language. For more information on communication difficulties, visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or talk to your school’s speech pathologist. There will also be an information stall at Salamanca Markets on Saturday 31st August.

Alzheimer’s Family Fun Fair Saturday 21st September at the Kettering Hall & Oval from 12pm to 5pm There will be face painting, jumping castle Mr Whippy, stalls, BBQ, bands and a raffle, also try zumba, pilates, yoga, punch fit, tabata, tai chi and more. For stall bookings or

more information call Deb on 0407 166 351

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Winter Ball Report

The Winter Ball was held last Friday afternoon. This year it was held in the Performing Arts Building. This proved to be a much warmer option than the hall. Everybody had a great time and the students’ costumes and dance moves were fantastic! Thank you to the SRC, JRC, extra student volunteers, teachers, teachers’ aides and parents whose assistance ensured the success of the Ball.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

On Friday 9th August Grade 9 and 10 students participated in the “Core of Life” workshop which is an education program about pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of becoming a parent. This program was facilitated by Ann Sweeny (Youth Health Nurse from Pulse), Louise Parsons (Midwife) and Angela Spooner (school social worker). Core of Life aims to educate young people about the choices and challenges people face during this journey. The program used role play, storytelling, factual information and photographs in order to educate the students. The workshop aimed at educating students about;

• How does a woman know she is pregnant

• Who would a woman go and see when she is pregnant for check ups

• How to care for herself during the pregnancy – healthy and unhealthy lifestyle, looking at the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking have on the unborn baby.

• Healthy relationships – including dad’s and kids

• Birthing choices – how the baby is born

• Care of the mother and baby after the birth

• Becoming parents

• Support services

• Choices and their consequences

• Recognising the challenges in being pregnant and giving birth

• The importance of peer and family support when pregnant

• Positive and negative relationships and the affects they can have on women who are pregnant

• Personal values and attitudes towards pregnancy Overall the workshop went really well and received some positive feedback from the students. Survey of Child Care needs in the Lower Channel area West Winds is conducting a survey to get some idea of the needs of families in regard to child care. If you have a child /children in the age range of 12 months to 5 years (even if you don’t require child care) we would like to hear from you. Surveys are available from Woodbridge school, Woodbridge Post Office, Middleton Post Office and West Winds. If you would like to complete a survey online please contact West Winds on 62674 713 or email westwinds@woodbridge.com.au

Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program We are currently seeking donations for the Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program including items such as: Books (reading and resource), Lego/Duplo, dolls and accessories, wooden blocks and board games. If you have any of these items and wish to pass them on could you please drop them off at the Woodbridge School office. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

CONTACT DETAILS3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162 Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808Email woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

WOODBRIDGE WORDS Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre

Phone: 03 6267 4667 Fax 03 6267 4808 Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Dear Parents, We are in the initial stages of planning for next year in regards to staffing and course structures for 2014. As such if you know that your child will not be enrolled at our school for 2014 could you please notify the office in person or by phone on 62674667 Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Now is also the time for parents of kinder age students to enrol their child. As a school we will be offering a number of pre-kinder sessions from now until the end of the year. Times and dates of these sessions will be provided to parents in the coming weeks. Throughout the year I have shown a number of families around our school facilities and educational programs. Please feel free to ring the school office if you would like an opportunity to view and discuss what our wonderful school can do for your child’s learning needs. Last Friday, we held our 2013 school Winter Ball with the theme being “Across the Universe”. It was great to see so many students, parents and teachers turn out for this event. The costumes that students deigned and wore on the evening looked amazing. It was an evening full of fun for all those who attended. I would like to thank all the secondary students who helped in the organisation and setup of this event. You all did a fantastic job. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teachers who attended this evening and made it such a success. Particular mention needs to be made of Jan Moore and Caroline Randall for their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Well done to all. Invite to all 5/6 parents - Next Thursday 5th September from 5:00 to 6:30pm Woodbridge School will be hosting a secondary information evening for any interested parents of Grade 5 and 6 students. This evening is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities and meet our secondary teachers. We will finish the night down at the Marine Discovery Centre. The West Winds community bus and our school bus will be made available on the night to transport guests to and from the centre. I look forward to seeing as many of our Grade 5 and 6 parents at this evening as possible. I urge all parents to come along and find out more about what secondary life is like at Woodbridge School. Please RSVP to the school office on 62674667. Betters Schools Tasmania – fairer funding for all students The way Tasmanian schools are being funded is changing. In 2010 the Australian Government commissioned an independent Review of Funding for Schooling, led by Australian businessman David Gonski, known as the Gonski Review. The Gonski Review found that existing school funding arrangements were too complicated and were not meeting the education needs of all Australian children. The Review concluded that many schools, particularly those with larger populations of disadvantaged students, were missing out on much needed resources. The Tasmanian and Australian Governments reached an agreement on 9 July 2013 to deliver Better Schools Tasmania. Better Schools Tasmania addresses the issues identified by the Gonski Review.

Thursday 29nd

August 2013

DATES to

REMEMBER

Secondary

Information Night 5th September 5pm-6.30pm

Arts Evening 19th September

Student Free Days 25th October

School Fair 1st November

Value of the month Doing Your Best

For more dates click on Calender at

the following address

http://education.ta

s.edu.au/woodbrid

ge/Pages/default.as

px Parents

Emergency No. 0427 303 701

Student Absence Contact No. 6267 4205

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Better Schools Tasmania is designed to reach the level of public funding for schools that will minimise educational disadvantage and facilitate a high quality education for every student in every school in Tasmania. By 2019 funding for the Tasmanian Education System will increase by $382 million. The additional funding will be phased in over a six year transition period from 2014-2019 and full benefits will not be seen immediately. This means that all Tasmanian schools will see a significant boost to their funding over time. Better Schools includes a National Plan for School Improvement which outlines five nationally agreed reform directions:

• Quality teaching

• Quality learning

• Empowered school leadership

• Meeting student need

• Transparency and accountability Every school will need to develop a plan for becoming a better school, reflecting on these five areas. Tasmania will use its Fairer Funding Model in Tasmanian Government schools to distribute the Better Schools funding. Fairer Funding aims to ensure that young Tasmanians from all backgrounds receive an education that is equitable, of high quality and maximises their potential in life. This model features a core allocation to all schools that is supplemented where there is disadvantage or need:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

• Students with disabilities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students who need help with English

• Schools that are disadvantaged by their size or remoteness. If you have any questions about Better Schools Tasmania please talk to me or visit www.education.tas.gov.au Kind Regards Hamish Cunningham Woodbridge School, Principal Book Fair News Thank you very much to all the families who purchased books from our Book Fair. We were able to purchase a total of $459 worth of books for our library and we are very grateful for the support you have given us. Thank you also to Jess Woolley who helped out on sales day. Two lucky students who purchased books were drawn to win another book prize – congratulations to Clara and Lily who are pictured trying to choose their prizes! We will be holding another fair in December and this will be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.

Gymnastics for Fun Cygnet Sports Centre is once again able to offer Gymnastics in Term 4. Qualified coach, Natalie Leader is available for a program on FRIDAYS after school. Cost for the 8 week program is $64. The sports centre is encouraging full pre-payment for the program, or can discuss the option to pay in two instalments of $32 if necessary. Phone 6295 1130 – don’t forget to leave your child’s name and grade.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Sea Stars Dads’ Night On Thursday August 15th we held our Term 3 dads’ Night. Unfortunately Kate Beedie was unwell and couldn’t join us for the evening but a great time was had by all, even though we missed her! Children and their dads joined together in songs, games, box-work and making pizzas. It was great to see how many families came along to the session and how much the children gained from, and enjoyed the experience.

We will hold a final ‘Dads’ Night’ for the year in Term 4. Speech Pathology Week 2013 ‘Start the Conversation’ (25 – 31 August) Every day more than 1.1 million Australians have difficulty communicating. During Speech Pathology Week, speech pathologist want to encourage people to think about what life is like for the large number of Australians living with a communication problem, as well as how life would change if they were to have a communication difficulty themselves. It’s estimated that one in five people will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives. This can range from mild to very severe and can impact on the way they participate in family life, the community, education and the workplace. Speech Pathology Australia reports that 20% of children starting school have trouble understanding or using language. For more information on communication difficulties, visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or talk to your school’s speech pathologist. There will also be an information stall at Salamanca Markets on Saturday 31st August.

Alzheimer’s Family Fun Fair Saturday 21st September at the Kettering Hall & Oval from 12pm to 5pm There will be face painting, jumping castle Mr Whippy, stalls, BBQ, bands and a raffle, also try zumba, pilates, yoga, punch fit, tabata, tai chi and more. For stall bookings or

more information call Deb on 0407 166 351

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Winter Ball Report

The Winter Ball was held last Friday afternoon. This year it was held in the Performing Arts Building. This proved to be a much warmer option than the hall. Everybody had a great time and the students’ costumes and dance moves were fantastic! Thank you to the SRC, JRC, extra student volunteers, teachers, teachers’ aides and parents whose assistance ensured the success of the Ball.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

On Friday 9th August Grade 9 and 10 students participated in the “Core of Life” workshop which is an education program about pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of becoming a parent. This program was facilitated by Ann Sweeny (Youth Health Nurse from Pulse), Louise Parsons (Midwife) and Angela Spooner (school social worker). Core of Life aims to educate young people about the choices and challenges people face during this journey. The program used role play, storytelling, factual information and photographs in order to educate the students. The workshop aimed at educating students about;

• How does a woman know she is pregnant

• Who would a woman go and see when she is pregnant for check ups

• How to care for herself during the pregnancy – healthy and unhealthy lifestyle, looking at the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking have on the unborn baby.

• Healthy relationships – including dad’s and kids

• Birthing choices – how the baby is born

• Care of the mother and baby after the birth

• Becoming parents

• Support services

• Choices and their consequences

• Recognising the challenges in being pregnant and giving birth

• The importance of peer and family support when pregnant

• Positive and negative relationships and the affects they can have on women who are pregnant

• Personal values and attitudes towards pregnancy Overall the workshop went really well and received some positive feedback from the students. Survey of Child Care needs in the Lower Channel area West Winds is conducting a survey to get some idea of the needs of families in regard to child care. If you have a child /children in the age range of 12 months to 5 years (even if you don’t require child care) we would like to hear from you. Surveys are available from Woodbridge school, Woodbridge Post Office, Middleton Post Office and West Winds. If you would like to complete a survey online please contact West Winds on 62674 713 or email westwinds@woodbridge.com.au

Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program We are currently seeking donations for the Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program including items such as: Books (reading and resource), Lego/Duplo, dolls and accessories, wooden blocks and board games. If you have any of these items and wish to pass them on could you please drop them off at the Woodbridge School office. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

CONTACT DETAILS3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162 Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808Email woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

WOODBRIDGE WORDS Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre

Phone: 03 6267 4667 Fax 03 6267 4808 Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Dear Parents, We are in the initial stages of planning for next year in regards to staffing and course structures for 2014. As such if you know that your child will not be enrolled at our school for 2014 could you please notify the office in person or by phone on 62674667 Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Now is also the time for parents of kinder age students to enrol their child. As a school we will be offering a number of pre-kinder sessions from now until the end of the year. Times and dates of these sessions will be provided to parents in the coming weeks. Throughout the year I have shown a number of families around our school facilities and educational programs. Please feel free to ring the school office if you would like an opportunity to view and discuss what our wonderful school can do for your child’s learning needs. Last Friday, we held our 2013 school Winter Ball with the theme being “Across the Universe”. It was great to see so many students, parents and teachers turn out for this event. The costumes that students deigned and wore on the evening looked amazing. It was an evening full of fun for all those who attended. I would like to thank all the secondary students who helped in the organisation and setup of this event. You all did a fantastic job. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teachers who attended this evening and made it such a success. Particular mention needs to be made of Jan Moore and Caroline Randall for their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Well done to all. Invite to all 5/6 parents - Next Thursday 5th September from 5:00 to 6:30pm Woodbridge School will be hosting a secondary information evening for any interested parents of Grade 5 and 6 students. This evening is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities and meet our secondary teachers. We will finish the night down at the Marine Discovery Centre. The West Winds community bus and our school bus will be made available on the night to transport guests to and from the centre. I look forward to seeing as many of our Grade 5 and 6 parents at this evening as possible. I urge all parents to come along and find out more about what secondary life is like at Woodbridge School. Please RSVP to the school office on 62674667. Betters Schools Tasmania – fairer funding for all students The way Tasmanian schools are being funded is changing. In 2010 the Australian Government commissioned an independent Review of Funding for Schooling, led by Australian businessman David Gonski, known as the Gonski Review. The Gonski Review found that existing school funding arrangements were too complicated and were not meeting the education needs of all Australian children. The Review concluded that many schools, particularly those with larger populations of disadvantaged students, were missing out on much needed resources. The Tasmanian and Australian Governments reached an agreement on 9 July 2013 to deliver Better Schools Tasmania. Better Schools Tasmania addresses the issues identified by the Gonski Review.

Thursday 29nd

August 2013

DATES to

REMEMBER

Secondary

Information Night 5th September 5pm-6.30pm

Arts Evening 19th September

Student Free Days 25th October

School Fair 1st November

Value of the month Doing Your Best

For more dates click on Calender at

the following address

http://education.ta

s.edu.au/woodbrid

ge/Pages/default.as

px Parents

Emergency No. 0427 303 701

Student Absence Contact No. 6267 4205

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Better Schools Tasmania is designed to reach the level of public funding for schools that will minimise educational disadvantage and facilitate a high quality education for every student in every school in Tasmania. By 2019 funding for the Tasmanian Education System will increase by $382 million. The additional funding will be phased in over a six year transition period from 2014-2019 and full benefits will not be seen immediately. This means that all Tasmanian schools will see a significant boost to their funding over time. Better Schools includes a National Plan for School Improvement which outlines five nationally agreed reform directions:

• Quality teaching

• Quality learning

• Empowered school leadership

• Meeting student need

• Transparency and accountability Every school will need to develop a plan for becoming a better school, reflecting on these five areas. Tasmania will use its Fairer Funding Model in Tasmanian Government schools to distribute the Better Schools funding. Fairer Funding aims to ensure that young Tasmanians from all backgrounds receive an education that is equitable, of high quality and maximises their potential in life. This model features a core allocation to all schools that is supplemented where there is disadvantage or need:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

• Students with disabilities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students who need help with English

• Schools that are disadvantaged by their size or remoteness. If you have any questions about Better Schools Tasmania please talk to me or visit www.education.tas.gov.au Kind Regards Hamish Cunningham Woodbridge School, Principal Book Fair News Thank you very much to all the families who purchased books from our Book Fair. We were able to purchase a total of $459 worth of books for our library and we are very grateful for the support you have given us. Thank you also to Jess Woolley who helped out on sales day. Two lucky students who purchased books were drawn to win another book prize – congratulations to Clara and Lily who are pictured trying to choose their prizes! We will be holding another fair in December and this will be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.

Gymnastics for Fun Cygnet Sports Centre is once again able to offer Gymnastics in Term 4. Qualified coach, Natalie Leader is available for a program on FRIDAYS after school. Cost for the 8 week program is $64. The sports centre is encouraging full pre-payment for the program, or can discuss the option to pay in two instalments of $32 if necessary. Phone 6295 1130 – don’t forget to leave your child’s name and grade.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Sea Stars Dads’ Night On Thursday August 15th we held our Term 3 dads’ Night. Unfortunately Kate Beedie was unwell and couldn’t join us for the evening but a great time was had by all, even though we missed her! Children and their dads joined together in songs, games, box-work and making pizzas. It was great to see how many families came along to the session and how much the children gained from, and enjoyed the experience.

We will hold a final ‘Dads’ Night’ for the year in Term 4. Speech Pathology Week 2013 ‘Start the Conversation’ (25 – 31 August) Every day more than 1.1 million Australians have difficulty communicating. During Speech Pathology Week, speech pathologist want to encourage people to think about what life is like for the large number of Australians living with a communication problem, as well as how life would change if they were to have a communication difficulty themselves. It’s estimated that one in five people will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives. This can range from mild to very severe and can impact on the way they participate in family life, the community, education and the workplace. Speech Pathology Australia reports that 20% of children starting school have trouble understanding or using language. For more information on communication difficulties, visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or talk to your school’s speech pathologist. There will also be an information stall at Salamanca Markets on Saturday 31st August.

Alzheimer’s Family Fun Fair Saturday 21st September at the Kettering Hall & Oval from 12pm to 5pm There will be face painting, jumping castle Mr Whippy, stalls, BBQ, bands and a raffle, also try zumba, pilates, yoga, punch fit, tabata, tai chi and more. For stall bookings or

more information call Deb on 0407 166 351

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Winter Ball Report

The Winter Ball was held last Friday afternoon. This year it was held in the Performing Arts Building. This proved to be a much warmer option than the hall. Everybody had a great time and the students’ costumes and dance moves were fantastic! Thank you to the SRC, JRC, extra student volunteers, teachers, teachers’ aides and parents whose assistance ensured the success of the Ball.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

On Friday 9th August Grade 9 and 10 students participated in the “Core of Life” workshop which is an education program about pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of becoming a parent. This program was facilitated by Ann Sweeny (Youth Health Nurse from Pulse), Louise Parsons (Midwife) and Angela Spooner (school social worker). Core of Life aims to educate young people about the choices and challenges people face during this journey. The program used role play, storytelling, factual information and photographs in order to educate the students. The workshop aimed at educating students about;

• How does a woman know she is pregnant

• Who would a woman go and see when she is pregnant for check ups

• How to care for herself during the pregnancy – healthy and unhealthy lifestyle, looking at the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking have on the unborn baby.

• Healthy relationships – including dad’s and kids

• Birthing choices – how the baby is born

• Care of the mother and baby after the birth

• Becoming parents

• Support services

• Choices and their consequences

• Recognising the challenges in being pregnant and giving birth

• The importance of peer and family support when pregnant

• Positive and negative relationships and the affects they can have on women who are pregnant

• Personal values and attitudes towards pregnancy Overall the workshop went really well and received some positive feedback from the students. Survey of Child Care needs in the Lower Channel area West Winds is conducting a survey to get some idea of the needs of families in regard to child care. If you have a child /children in the age range of 12 months to 5 years (even if you don’t require child care) we would like to hear from you. Surveys are available from Woodbridge school, Woodbridge Post Office, Middleton Post Office and West Winds. If you would like to complete a survey online please contact West Winds on 62674 713 or email westwinds@woodbridge.com.au

Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program We are currently seeking donations for the Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program including items such as: Books (reading and resource), Lego/Duplo, dolls and accessories, wooden blocks and board games. If you have any of these items and wish to pass them on could you please drop them off at the Woodbridge School office. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

CONTACT DETAILS3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162 Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808Email woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

WOODBRIDGE WORDS Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre

Phone: 03 6267 4667 Fax 03 6267 4808 Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Dear Parents, We are in the initial stages of planning for next year in regards to staffing and course structures for 2014. As such if you know that your child will not be enrolled at our school for 2014 could you please notify the office in person or by phone on 62674667 Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Now is also the time for parents of kinder age students to enrol their child. As a school we will be offering a number of pre-kinder sessions from now until the end of the year. Times and dates of these sessions will be provided to parents in the coming weeks. Throughout the year I have shown a number of families around our school facilities and educational programs. Please feel free to ring the school office if you would like an opportunity to view and discuss what our wonderful school can do for your child’s learning needs. Last Friday, we held our 2013 school Winter Ball with the theme being “Across the Universe”. It was great to see so many students, parents and teachers turn out for this event. The costumes that students deigned and wore on the evening looked amazing. It was an evening full of fun for all those who attended. I would like to thank all the secondary students who helped in the organisation and setup of this event. You all did a fantastic job. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teachers who attended this evening and made it such a success. Particular mention needs to be made of Jan Moore and Caroline Randall for their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Well done to all. Invite to all 5/6 parents - Next Thursday 5th September from 5:00 to 6:30pm Woodbridge School will be hosting a secondary information evening for any interested parents of Grade 5 and 6 students. This evening is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities and meet our secondary teachers. We will finish the night down at the Marine Discovery Centre. The West Winds community bus and our school bus will be made available on the night to transport guests to and from the centre. I look forward to seeing as many of our Grade 5 and 6 parents at this evening as possible. I urge all parents to come along and find out more about what secondary life is like at Woodbridge School. Please RSVP to the school office on 62674667. Betters Schools Tasmania – fairer funding for all students The way Tasmanian schools are being funded is changing. In 2010 the Australian Government commissioned an independent Review of Funding for Schooling, led by Australian businessman David Gonski, known as the Gonski Review. The Gonski Review found that existing school funding arrangements were too complicated and were not meeting the education needs of all Australian children. The Review concluded that many schools, particularly those with larger populations of disadvantaged students, were missing out on much needed resources. The Tasmanian and Australian Governments reached an agreement on 9 July 2013 to deliver Better Schools Tasmania. Better Schools Tasmania addresses the issues identified by the Gonski Review.

Thursday 29nd

August 2013

DATES to

REMEMBER

Secondary

Information Night 5th September 5pm-6.30pm

Arts Evening 19th September

Student Free Days 25th October

School Fair 1st November

Value of the month Doing Your Best

For more dates click on Calender at

the following address

http://education.ta

s.edu.au/woodbrid

ge/Pages/default.as

px Parents

Emergency No. 0427 303 701

Student Absence Contact No. 6267 4205

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Better Schools Tasmania is designed to reach the level of public funding for schools that will minimise educational disadvantage and facilitate a high quality education for every student in every school in Tasmania. By 2019 funding for the Tasmanian Education System will increase by $382 million. The additional funding will be phased in over a six year transition period from 2014-2019 and full benefits will not be seen immediately. This means that all Tasmanian schools will see a significant boost to their funding over time. Better Schools includes a National Plan for School Improvement which outlines five nationally agreed reform directions:

• Quality teaching

• Quality learning

• Empowered school leadership

• Meeting student need

• Transparency and accountability Every school will need to develop a plan for becoming a better school, reflecting on these five areas. Tasmania will use its Fairer Funding Model in Tasmanian Government schools to distribute the Better Schools funding. Fairer Funding aims to ensure that young Tasmanians from all backgrounds receive an education that is equitable, of high quality and maximises their potential in life. This model features a core allocation to all schools that is supplemented where there is disadvantage or need:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

• Students with disabilities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students who need help with English

• Schools that are disadvantaged by their size or remoteness. If you have any questions about Better Schools Tasmania please talk to me or visit www.education.tas.gov.au Kind Regards Hamish Cunningham Woodbridge School, Principal Book Fair News Thank you very much to all the families who purchased books from our Book Fair. We were able to purchase a total of $459 worth of books for our library and we are very grateful for the support you have given us. Thank you also to Jess Woolley who helped out on sales day. Two lucky students who purchased books were drawn to win another book prize – congratulations to Clara and Lily who are pictured trying to choose their prizes! We will be holding another fair in December and this will be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.

Gymnastics for Fun Cygnet Sports Centre is once again able to offer Gymnastics in Term 4. Qualified coach, Natalie Leader is available for a program on FRIDAYS after school. Cost for the 8 week program is $64. The sports centre is encouraging full pre-payment for the program, or can discuss the option to pay in two instalments of $32 if necessary. Phone 6295 1130 – don’t forget to leave your child’s name and grade.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Sea Stars Dads’ Night On Thursday August 15th we held our Term 3 dads’ Night. Unfortunately Kate Beedie was unwell and couldn’t join us for the evening but a great time was had by all, even though we missed her! Children and their dads joined together in songs, games, box-work and making pizzas. It was great to see how many families came along to the session and how much the children gained from, and enjoyed the experience.

We will hold a final ‘Dads’ Night’ for the year in Term 4. Speech Pathology Week 2013 ‘Start the Conversation’ (25 – 31 August) Every day more than 1.1 million Australians have difficulty communicating. During Speech Pathology Week, speech pathologist want to encourage people to think about what life is like for the large number of Australians living with a communication problem, as well as how life would change if they were to have a communication difficulty themselves. It’s estimated that one in five people will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives. This can range from mild to very severe and can impact on the way they participate in family life, the community, education and the workplace. Speech Pathology Australia reports that 20% of children starting school have trouble understanding or using language. For more information on communication difficulties, visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or talk to your school’s speech pathologist. There will also be an information stall at Salamanca Markets on Saturday 31st August.

Alzheimer’s Family Fun Fair Saturday 21st September at the Kettering Hall & Oval from 12pm to 5pm There will be face painting, jumping castle Mr Whippy, stalls, BBQ, bands and a raffle, also try zumba, pilates, yoga, punch fit, tabata, tai chi and more. For stall bookings or

more information call Deb on 0407 166 351

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Winter Ball Report

The Winter Ball was held last Friday afternoon. This year it was held in the Performing Arts Building. This proved to be a much warmer option than the hall. Everybody had a great time and the students’ costumes and dance moves were fantastic! Thank you to the SRC, JRC, extra student volunteers, teachers, teachers’ aides and parents whose assistance ensured the success of the Ball.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

On Friday 9th August Grade 9 and 10 students participated in the “Core of Life” workshop which is an education program about pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of becoming a parent. This program was facilitated by Ann Sweeny (Youth Health Nurse from Pulse), Louise Parsons (Midwife) and Angela Spooner (school social worker). Core of Life aims to educate young people about the choices and challenges people face during this journey. The program used role play, storytelling, factual information and photographs in order to educate the students. The workshop aimed at educating students about;

• How does a woman know she is pregnant

• Who would a woman go and see when she is pregnant for check ups

• How to care for herself during the pregnancy – healthy and unhealthy lifestyle, looking at the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking have on the unborn baby.

• Healthy relationships – including dad’s and kids

• Birthing choices – how the baby is born

• Care of the mother and baby after the birth

• Becoming parents

• Support services

• Choices and their consequences

• Recognising the challenges in being pregnant and giving birth

• The importance of peer and family support when pregnant

• Positive and negative relationships and the affects they can have on women who are pregnant

• Personal values and attitudes towards pregnancy Overall the workshop went really well and received some positive feedback from the students. Survey of Child Care needs in the Lower Channel area West Winds is conducting a survey to get some idea of the needs of families in regard to child care. If you have a child /children in the age range of 12 months to 5 years (even if you don’t require child care) we would like to hear from you. Surveys are available from Woodbridge school, Woodbridge Post Office, Middleton Post Office and West Winds. If you would like to complete a survey online please contact West Winds on 62674 713 or email westwinds@woodbridge.com.au

Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program We are currently seeking donations for the Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program including items such as: Books (reading and resource), Lego/Duplo, dolls and accessories, wooden blocks and board games. If you have any of these items and wish to pass them on could you please drop them off at the Woodbridge School office. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

CONTACT DETAILS3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162 Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808Email woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

WOODBRIDGE WORDS Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre

Phone: 03 6267 4667 Fax 03 6267 4808 Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Dear Parents, We are in the initial stages of planning for next year in regards to staffing and course structures for 2014. As such if you know that your child will not be enrolled at our school for 2014 could you please notify the office in person or by phone on 62674667 Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Now is also the time for parents of kinder age students to enrol their child. As a school we will be offering a number of pre-kinder sessions from now until the end of the year. Times and dates of these sessions will be provided to parents in the coming weeks. Throughout the year I have shown a number of families around our school facilities and educational programs. Please feel free to ring the school office if you would like an opportunity to view and discuss what our wonderful school can do for your child’s learning needs. Last Friday, we held our 2013 school Winter Ball with the theme being “Across the Universe”. It was great to see so many students, parents and teachers turn out for this event. The costumes that students deigned and wore on the evening looked amazing. It was an evening full of fun for all those who attended. I would like to thank all the secondary students who helped in the organisation and setup of this event. You all did a fantastic job. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teachers who attended this evening and made it such a success. Particular mention needs to be made of Jan Moore and Caroline Randall for their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Well done to all. Invite to all 5/6 parents - Next Thursday 5th September from 5:00 to 6:30pm Woodbridge School will be hosting a secondary information evening for any interested parents of Grade 5 and 6 students. This evening is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities and meet our secondary teachers. We will finish the night down at the Marine Discovery Centre. The West Winds community bus and our school bus will be made available on the night to transport guests to and from the centre. I look forward to seeing as many of our Grade 5 and 6 parents at this evening as possible. I urge all parents to come along and find out more about what secondary life is like at Woodbridge School. Please RSVP to the school office on 62674667. Betters Schools Tasmania – fairer funding for all students The way Tasmanian schools are being funded is changing. In 2010 the Australian Government commissioned an independent Review of Funding for Schooling, led by Australian businessman David Gonski, known as the Gonski Review. The Gonski Review found that existing school funding arrangements were too complicated and were not meeting the education needs of all Australian children. The Review concluded that many schools, particularly those with larger populations of disadvantaged students, were missing out on much needed resources. The Tasmanian and Australian Governments reached an agreement on 9 July 2013 to deliver Better Schools Tasmania. Better Schools Tasmania addresses the issues identified by the Gonski Review.

Thursday 29nd

August 2013

DATES to

REMEMBER

Secondary

Information Night 5th September 5pm-6.30pm

Arts Evening 19th September

Student Free Days 25th October

School Fair 1st November

Value of the month Doing Your Best

For more dates click on Calender at

the following address

http://education.ta

s.edu.au/woodbrid

ge/Pages/default.as

px Parents

Emergency No. 0427 303 701

Student Absence Contact No. 6267 4205

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Better Schools Tasmania is designed to reach the level of public funding for schools that will minimise educational disadvantage and facilitate a high quality education for every student in every school in Tasmania. By 2019 funding for the Tasmanian Education System will increase by $382 million. The additional funding will be phased in over a six year transition period from 2014-2019 and full benefits will not be seen immediately. This means that all Tasmanian schools will see a significant boost to their funding over time. Better Schools includes a National Plan for School Improvement which outlines five nationally agreed reform directions:

• Quality teaching

• Quality learning

• Empowered school leadership

• Meeting student need

• Transparency and accountability Every school will need to develop a plan for becoming a better school, reflecting on these five areas. Tasmania will use its Fairer Funding Model in Tasmanian Government schools to distribute the Better Schools funding. Fairer Funding aims to ensure that young Tasmanians from all backgrounds receive an education that is equitable, of high quality and maximises their potential in life. This model features a core allocation to all schools that is supplemented where there is disadvantage or need:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

• Students with disabilities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students who need help with English

• Schools that are disadvantaged by their size or remoteness. If you have any questions about Better Schools Tasmania please talk to me or visit www.education.tas.gov.au Kind Regards Hamish Cunningham Woodbridge School, Principal Book Fair News Thank you very much to all the families who purchased books from our Book Fair. We were able to purchase a total of $459 worth of books for our library and we are very grateful for the support you have given us. Thank you also to Jess Woolley who helped out on sales day. Two lucky students who purchased books were drawn to win another book prize – congratulations to Clara and Lily who are pictured trying to choose their prizes! We will be holding another fair in December and this will be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.

Gymnastics for Fun Cygnet Sports Centre is once again able to offer Gymnastics in Term 4. Qualified coach, Natalie Leader is available for a program on FRIDAYS after school. Cost for the 8 week program is $64. The sports centre is encouraging full pre-payment for the program, or can discuss the option to pay in two instalments of $32 if necessary. Phone 6295 1130 – don’t forget to leave your child’s name and grade.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Sea Stars Dads’ Night On Thursday August 15th we held our Term 3 dads’ Night. Unfortunately Kate Beedie was unwell and couldn’t join us for the evening but a great time was had by all, even though we missed her! Children and their dads joined together in songs, games, box-work and making pizzas. It was great to see how many families came along to the session and how much the children gained from, and enjoyed the experience.

We will hold a final ‘Dads’ Night’ for the year in Term 4. Speech Pathology Week 2013 ‘Start the Conversation’ (25 – 31 August) Every day more than 1.1 million Australians have difficulty communicating. During Speech Pathology Week, speech pathologist want to encourage people to think about what life is like for the large number of Australians living with a communication problem, as well as how life would change if they were to have a communication difficulty themselves. It’s estimated that one in five people will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives. This can range from mild to very severe and can impact on the way they participate in family life, the community, education and the workplace. Speech Pathology Australia reports that 20% of children starting school have trouble understanding or using language. For more information on communication difficulties, visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or talk to your school’s speech pathologist. There will also be an information stall at Salamanca Markets on Saturday 31st August.

Alzheimer’s Family Fun Fair Saturday 21st September at the Kettering Hall & Oval from 12pm to 5pm There will be face painting, jumping castle Mr Whippy, stalls, BBQ, bands and a raffle, also try zumba, pilates, yoga, punch fit, tabata, tai chi and more. For stall bookings or

more information call Deb on 0407 166 351

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Winter Ball Report

The Winter Ball was held last Friday afternoon. This year it was held in the Performing Arts Building. This proved to be a much warmer option than the hall. Everybody had a great time and the students’ costumes and dance moves were fantastic! Thank you to the SRC, JRC, extra student volunteers, teachers, teachers’ aides and parents whose assistance ensured the success of the Ball.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

On Friday 9th August Grade 9 and 10 students participated in the “Core of Life” workshop which is an education program about pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of becoming a parent. This program was facilitated by Ann Sweeny (Youth Health Nurse from Pulse), Louise Parsons (Midwife) and Angela Spooner (school social worker). Core of Life aims to educate young people about the choices and challenges people face during this journey. The program used role play, storytelling, factual information and photographs in order to educate the students. The workshop aimed at educating students about;

• How does a woman know she is pregnant

• Who would a woman go and see when she is pregnant for check ups

• How to care for herself during the pregnancy – healthy and unhealthy lifestyle, looking at the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking have on the unborn baby.

• Healthy relationships – including dad’s and kids

• Birthing choices – how the baby is born

• Care of the mother and baby after the birth

• Becoming parents

• Support services

• Choices and their consequences

• Recognising the challenges in being pregnant and giving birth

• The importance of peer and family support when pregnant

• Positive and negative relationships and the affects they can have on women who are pregnant

• Personal values and attitudes towards pregnancy Overall the workshop went really well and received some positive feedback from the students. Survey of Child Care needs in the Lower Channel area West Winds is conducting a survey to get some idea of the needs of families in regard to child care. If you have a child /children in the age range of 12 months to 5 years (even if you don’t require child care) we would like to hear from you. Surveys are available from Woodbridge school, Woodbridge Post Office, Middleton Post Office and West Winds. If you would like to complete a survey online please contact West Winds on 62674 713 or email westwinds@woodbridge.com.au

Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program We are currently seeking donations for the Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program including items such as: Books (reading and resource), Lego/Duplo, dolls and accessories, wooden blocks and board games. If you have any of these items and wish to pass them on could you please drop them off at the Woodbridge School office. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

CONTACT DETAILS3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162 Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808Email woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

WOODBRIDGE WORDS Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre

Phone: 03 6267 4667 Fax 03 6267 4808 Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Dear Parents, We are in the initial stages of planning for next year in regards to staffing and course structures for 2014. As such if you know that your child will not be enrolled at our school for 2014 could you please notify the office in person or by phone on 62674667 Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Now is also the time for parents of kinder age students to enrol their child. As a school we will be offering a number of pre-kinder sessions from now until the end of the year. Times and dates of these sessions will be provided to parents in the coming weeks. Throughout the year I have shown a number of families around our school facilities and educational programs. Please feel free to ring the school office if you would like an opportunity to view and discuss what our wonderful school can do for your child’s learning needs. Last Friday, we held our 2013 school Winter Ball with the theme being “Across the Universe”. It was great to see so many students, parents and teachers turn out for this event. The costumes that students deigned and wore on the evening looked amazing. It was an evening full of fun for all those who attended. I would like to thank all the secondary students who helped in the organisation and setup of this event. You all did a fantastic job. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teachers who attended this evening and made it such a success. Particular mention needs to be made of Jan Moore and Caroline Randall for their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Well done to all. Invite to all 5/6 parents - Next Thursday 5th September from 5:00 to 6:30pm Woodbridge School will be hosting a secondary information evening for any interested parents of Grade 5 and 6 students. This evening is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities and meet our secondary teachers. We will finish the night down at the Marine Discovery Centre. The West Winds community bus and our school bus will be made available on the night to transport guests to and from the centre. I look forward to seeing as many of our Grade 5 and 6 parents at this evening as possible. I urge all parents to come along and find out more about what secondary life is like at Woodbridge School. Please RSVP to the school office on 62674667. Betters Schools Tasmania – fairer funding for all students The way Tasmanian schools are being funded is changing. In 2010 the Australian Government commissioned an independent Review of Funding for Schooling, led by Australian businessman David Gonski, known as the Gonski Review. The Gonski Review found that existing school funding arrangements were too complicated and were not meeting the education needs of all Australian children. The Review concluded that many schools, particularly those with larger populations of disadvantaged students, were missing out on much needed resources. The Tasmanian and Australian Governments reached an agreement on 9 July 2013 to deliver Better Schools Tasmania. Better Schools Tasmania addresses the issues identified by the Gonski Review.

Thursday 29nd

August 2013

DATES to

REMEMBER

Secondary

Information Night 5th September 5pm-6.30pm

Arts Evening 19th September

Student Free Days 25th October

School Fair 1st November

Value of the month Doing Your Best

For more dates click on Calender at

the following address

http://education.ta

s.edu.au/woodbrid

ge/Pages/default.as

px Parents

Emergency No. 0427 303 701

Student Absence Contact No. 6267 4205

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Better Schools Tasmania is designed to reach the level of public funding for schools that will minimise educational disadvantage and facilitate a high quality education for every student in every school in Tasmania. By 2019 funding for the Tasmanian Education System will increase by $382 million. The additional funding will be phased in over a six year transition period from 2014-2019 and full benefits will not be seen immediately. This means that all Tasmanian schools will see a significant boost to their funding over time. Better Schools includes a National Plan for School Improvement which outlines five nationally agreed reform directions:

• Quality teaching

• Quality learning

• Empowered school leadership

• Meeting student need

• Transparency and accountability Every school will need to develop a plan for becoming a better school, reflecting on these five areas. Tasmania will use its Fairer Funding Model in Tasmanian Government schools to distribute the Better Schools funding. Fairer Funding aims to ensure that young Tasmanians from all backgrounds receive an education that is equitable, of high quality and maximises their potential in life. This model features a core allocation to all schools that is supplemented where there is disadvantage or need:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

• Students with disabilities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students who need help with English

• Schools that are disadvantaged by their size or remoteness. If you have any questions about Better Schools Tasmania please talk to me or visit www.education.tas.gov.au Kind Regards Hamish Cunningham Woodbridge School, Principal Book Fair News Thank you very much to all the families who purchased books from our Book Fair. We were able to purchase a total of $459 worth of books for our library and we are very grateful for the support you have given us. Thank you also to Jess Woolley who helped out on sales day. Two lucky students who purchased books were drawn to win another book prize – congratulations to Clara and Lily who are pictured trying to choose their prizes! We will be holding another fair in December and this will be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.

Gymnastics for Fun Cygnet Sports Centre is once again able to offer Gymnastics in Term 4. Qualified coach, Natalie Leader is available for a program on FRIDAYS after school. Cost for the 8 week program is $64. The sports centre is encouraging full pre-payment for the program, or can discuss the option to pay in two instalments of $32 if necessary. Phone 6295 1130 – don’t forget to leave your child’s name and grade.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Sea Stars Dads’ Night On Thursday August 15th we held our Term 3 dads’ Night. Unfortunately Kate Beedie was unwell and couldn’t join us for the evening but a great time was had by all, even though we missed her! Children and their dads joined together in songs, games, box-work and making pizzas. It was great to see how many families came along to the session and how much the children gained from, and enjoyed the experience.

We will hold a final ‘Dads’ Night’ for the year in Term 4. Speech Pathology Week 2013 ‘Start the Conversation’ (25 – 31 August) Every day more than 1.1 million Australians have difficulty communicating. During Speech Pathology Week, speech pathologist want to encourage people to think about what life is like for the large number of Australians living with a communication problem, as well as how life would change if they were to have a communication difficulty themselves. It’s estimated that one in five people will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives. This can range from mild to very severe and can impact on the way they participate in family life, the community, education and the workplace. Speech Pathology Australia reports that 20% of children starting school have trouble understanding or using language. For more information on communication difficulties, visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or talk to your school’s speech pathologist. There will also be an information stall at Salamanca Markets on Saturday 31st August.

Alzheimer’s Family Fun Fair Saturday 21st September at the Kettering Hall & Oval from 12pm to 5pm There will be face painting, jumping castle Mr Whippy, stalls, BBQ, bands and a raffle, also try zumba, pilates, yoga, punch fit, tabata, tai chi and more. For stall bookings or

more information call Deb on 0407 166 351

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Winter Ball Report

The Winter Ball was held last Friday afternoon. This year it was held in the Performing Arts Building. This proved to be a much warmer option than the hall. Everybody had a great time and the students’ costumes and dance moves were fantastic! Thank you to the SRC, JRC, extra student volunteers, teachers, teachers’ aides and parents whose assistance ensured the success of the Ball.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

On Friday 9th August Grade 9 and 10 students participated in the “Core of Life” workshop which is an education program about pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of becoming a parent. This program was facilitated by Ann Sweeny (Youth Health Nurse from Pulse), Louise Parsons (Midwife) and Angela Spooner (school social worker). Core of Life aims to educate young people about the choices and challenges people face during this journey. The program used role play, storytelling, factual information and photographs in order to educate the students. The workshop aimed at educating students about;

• How does a woman know she is pregnant

• Who would a woman go and see when she is pregnant for check ups

• How to care for herself during the pregnancy – healthy and unhealthy lifestyle, looking at the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking have on the unborn baby.

• Healthy relationships – including dad’s and kids

• Birthing choices – how the baby is born

• Care of the mother and baby after the birth

• Becoming parents

• Support services

• Choices and their consequences

• Recognising the challenges in being pregnant and giving birth

• The importance of peer and family support when pregnant

• Positive and negative relationships and the affects they can have on women who are pregnant

• Personal values and attitudes towards pregnancy Overall the workshop went really well and received some positive feedback from the students. Survey of Child Care needs in the Lower Channel area West Winds is conducting a survey to get some idea of the needs of families in regard to child care. If you have a child /children in the age range of 12 months to 5 years (even if you don’t require child care) we would like to hear from you. Surveys are available from Woodbridge school, Woodbridge Post Office, Middleton Post Office and West Winds. If you would like to complete a survey online please contact West Winds on 62674 713 or email westwinds@woodbridge.com.au

Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program We are currently seeking donations for the Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program including items such as: Books (reading and resource), Lego/Duplo, dolls and accessories, wooden blocks and board games. If you have any of these items and wish to pass them on could you please drop them off at the Woodbridge School office. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

CONTACT DETAILS3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162 Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808Email woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

WOODBRIDGE WORDS Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre

Phone: 03 6267 4667 Fax 03 6267 4808 Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Dear Parents, We are in the initial stages of planning for next year in regards to staffing and course structures for 2014. As such if you know that your child will not be enrolled at our school for 2014 could you please notify the office in person or by phone on 62674667 Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Now is also the time for parents of kinder age students to enrol their child. As a school we will be offering a number of pre-kinder sessions from now until the end of the year. Times and dates of these sessions will be provided to parents in the coming weeks. Throughout the year I have shown a number of families around our school facilities and educational programs. Please feel free to ring the school office if you would like an opportunity to view and discuss what our wonderful school can do for your child’s learning needs. Last Friday, we held our 2013 school Winter Ball with the theme being “Across the Universe”. It was great to see so many students, parents and teachers turn out for this event. The costumes that students deigned and wore on the evening looked amazing. It was an evening full of fun for all those who attended. I would like to thank all the secondary students who helped in the organisation and setup of this event. You all did a fantastic job. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teachers who attended this evening and made it such a success. Particular mention needs to be made of Jan Moore and Caroline Randall for their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Well done to all. Invite to all 5/6 parents - Next Thursday 5th September from 5:00 to 6:30pm Woodbridge School will be hosting a secondary information evening for any interested parents of Grade 5 and 6 students. This evening is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our facilities and meet our secondary teachers. We will finish the night down at the Marine Discovery Centre. The West Winds community bus and our school bus will be made available on the night to transport guests to and from the centre. I look forward to seeing as many of our Grade 5 and 6 parents at this evening as possible. I urge all parents to come along and find out more about what secondary life is like at Woodbridge School. Please RSVP to the school office on 62674667. Betters Schools Tasmania – fairer funding for all students The way Tasmanian schools are being funded is changing. In 2010 the Australian Government commissioned an independent Review of Funding for Schooling, led by Australian businessman David Gonski, known as the Gonski Review. The Gonski Review found that existing school funding arrangements were too complicated and were not meeting the education needs of all Australian children. The Review concluded that many schools, particularly those with larger populations of disadvantaged students, were missing out on much needed resources. The Tasmanian and Australian Governments reached an agreement on 9 July 2013 to deliver Better Schools Tasmania. Better Schools Tasmania addresses the issues identified by the Gonski Review.

Thursday 29nd

August 2013

DATES to

REMEMBER

Secondary

Information Night 5th September 5pm-6.30pm

Arts Evening 19th September

Student Free Days 25th October

School Fair 1st November

Value of the month Doing Your Best

For more dates click on Calender at

the following address

http://education.ta

s.edu.au/woodbrid

ge/Pages/default.as

px Parents

Emergency No. 0427 303 701

Student Absence Contact No. 6267 4205

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Better Schools Tasmania is designed to reach the level of public funding for schools that will minimise educational disadvantage and facilitate a high quality education for every student in every school in Tasmania. By 2019 funding for the Tasmanian Education System will increase by $382 million. The additional funding will be phased in over a six year transition period from 2014-2019 and full benefits will not be seen immediately. This means that all Tasmanian schools will see a significant boost to their funding over time. Better Schools includes a National Plan for School Improvement which outlines five nationally agreed reform directions:

• Quality teaching

• Quality learning

• Empowered school leadership

• Meeting student need

• Transparency and accountability Every school will need to develop a plan for becoming a better school, reflecting on these five areas. Tasmania will use its Fairer Funding Model in Tasmanian Government schools to distribute the Better Schools funding. Fairer Funding aims to ensure that young Tasmanians from all backgrounds receive an education that is equitable, of high quality and maximises their potential in life. This model features a core allocation to all schools that is supplemented where there is disadvantage or need:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

• Students with disabilities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students who need help with English

• Schools that are disadvantaged by their size or remoteness. If you have any questions about Better Schools Tasmania please talk to me or visit www.education.tas.gov.au Kind Regards Hamish Cunningham Woodbridge School, Principal Book Fair News Thank you very much to all the families who purchased books from our Book Fair. We were able to purchase a total of $459 worth of books for our library and we are very grateful for the support you have given us. Thank you also to Jess Woolley who helped out on sales day. Two lucky students who purchased books were drawn to win another book prize – congratulations to Clara and Lily who are pictured trying to choose their prizes! We will be holding another fair in December and this will be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.

Gymnastics for Fun Cygnet Sports Centre is once again able to offer Gymnastics in Term 4. Qualified coach, Natalie Leader is available for a program on FRIDAYS after school. Cost for the 8 week program is $64. The sports centre is encouraging full pre-payment for the program, or can discuss the option to pay in two instalments of $32 if necessary. Phone 6295 1130 – don’t forget to leave your child’s name and grade.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Sea Stars Dads’ Night On Thursday August 15th we held our Term 3 dads’ Night. Unfortunately Kate Beedie was unwell and couldn’t join us for the evening but a great time was had by all, even though we missed her! Children and their dads joined together in songs, games, box-work and making pizzas. It was great to see how many families came along to the session and how much the children gained from, and enjoyed the experience.

We will hold a final ‘Dads’ Night’ for the year in Term 4. Speech Pathology Week 2013 ‘Start the Conversation’ (25 – 31 August) Every day more than 1.1 million Australians have difficulty communicating. During Speech Pathology Week, speech pathologist want to encourage people to think about what life is like for the large number of Australians living with a communication problem, as well as how life would change if they were to have a communication difficulty themselves. It’s estimated that one in five people will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives. This can range from mild to very severe and can impact on the way they participate in family life, the community, education and the workplace. Speech Pathology Australia reports that 20% of children starting school have trouble understanding or using language. For more information on communication difficulties, visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or talk to your school’s speech pathologist. There will also be an information stall at Salamanca Markets on Saturday 31st August.

Alzheimer’s Family Fun Fair Saturday 21st September at the Kettering Hall & Oval from 12pm to 5pm There will be face painting, jumping castle Mr Whippy, stalls, BBQ, bands and a raffle, also try zumba, pilates, yoga, punch fit, tabata, tai chi and more. For stall bookings or

more information call Deb on 0407 166 351

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

Winter Ball Report

The Winter Ball was held last Friday afternoon. This year it was held in the Performing Arts Building. This proved to be a much warmer option than the hall. Everybody had a great time and the students’ costumes and dance moves were fantastic! Thank you to the SRC, JRC, extra student volunteers, teachers, teachers’ aides and parents whose assistance ensured the success of the Ball.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

On Friday 9th August Grade 9 and 10 students participated in the “Core of Life” workshop which is an education program about pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of becoming a parent. This program was facilitated by Ann Sweeny (Youth Health Nurse from Pulse), Louise Parsons (Midwife) and Angela Spooner (school social worker). Core of Life aims to educate young people about the choices and challenges people face during this journey. The program used role play, storytelling, factual information and photographs in order to educate the students. The workshop aimed at educating students about;

• How does a woman know she is pregnant

• Who would a woman go and see when she is pregnant for check ups

• How to care for herself during the pregnancy – healthy and unhealthy lifestyle, looking at the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking have on the unborn baby.

• Healthy relationships – including dad’s and kids

• Birthing choices – how the baby is born

• Care of the mother and baby after the birth

• Becoming parents

• Support services

• Choices and their consequences

• Recognising the challenges in being pregnant and giving birth

• The importance of peer and family support when pregnant

• Positive and negative relationships and the affects they can have on women who are pregnant

• Personal values and attitudes towards pregnancy Overall the workshop went really well and received some positive feedback from the students. Survey of Child Care needs in the Lower Channel area West Winds is conducting a survey to get some idea of the needs of families in regard to child care. If you have a child /children in the age range of 12 months to 5 years (even if you don’t require child care) we would like to hear from you. Surveys are available from Woodbridge school, Woodbridge Post Office, Middleton Post Office and West Winds. If you would like to complete a survey online please contact West Winds on 62674 713 or email westwinds@woodbridge.com.au

Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program We are currently seeking donations for the Woodbridge Outside School Hours Care program including items such as: Books (reading and resource), Lego/Duplo, dolls and accessories, wooden blocks and board games. If you have any of these items and wish to pass them on could you please drop them off at the Woodbridge School office. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

WOODBRIDGE WORDS

Woodbridge Words 29th August 2013

CONTACT DETAILS3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162 Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808Email woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au

Web http://education.tas.edu.au/woodbridge/Pages/default.aspx