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16 Smith Rd, Elermore Vale, NSW

2287 Ph: 02 49559963 or 02 49516669 Fax: 02 49502179

Email: wallsends-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Follow us on Skoolbag

Website: http://www.wallsends-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

The Wallsend South Public School community values and respects all people as individuals and believes in

life-long learning, the celebration of success and the achievement of academic and social potential for all, in

a secure, stimulating and challenging environment.

Week 11 Term 1 2017

Day Canteen Helpers Uniform Shop Helpers

Tuesday Chelvi Vj 8.45-9.15am Carmel Stormer Jane Chapman (Reserve) Karina Currington

Wednesday Jemma Greentree 2.30-3.00pm Carolyn Dean Claire Andrews (Reserve) Rachael Metcalfe

Thursday Frances Lambkin Jane Chapman Kim Harrison

Not open

Friday Leanne Sendjirdjian Amanda Maguire Sue Siderovski Kim O’Connor

8.45-9.15am Kylie Robinson Nina Afza (Reserve) Amanda Maguire

Monday Not open

Day This week is Week 10 Term 1 commencing Monday April 3

Week 1 Term 2 2017 commencing Monday April 24

Monday Staff Development Day – No Students

Tuesday Knockout Netball 10am @ school

ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Wednesday STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL ANZAC Service @ School

Thursday School Cross Country NO SCHOOL BANKING

School Banking

Friday Last Day of Term 1 Out of Uniform Day (Gold coin

Donation) Easter Hat Parade K-2

@ 9.15 am (note new time) P&C Easter Raffle Draw @ 2.15pm

(note new time)

Principal’s Reflections

Happy Autumn Holidays Everyone!

Have a safe and happy break everyone and congratulations to Kindergarten for completing their first term at “big school.” All children return on Wednesday 26th April. Easter Hat Parade (Kinder to Yr 2) …Time Change! This Fri 7th April for our Kindergarten to Yr 2 classes will hold an Easter Hat Parade. The parade will now commence at 9:15 am. Location will be determined by the weather. Basketball court if fine and top COLA if wet. Parents are welcome to attend…(please bring a chair if you need to sit.) Please remember that you can only take photos of your own children/child, due to child protection requirements. Our “P&C Easter Mega Raffle” in the hall at approx 2:15 with all students followed by an end of term assembly. Raffle winners will be contacted by phone (if not at school) and prizes will need to be picked up before 4pm on Friday.

Out of Uniform Day this Friday This Friday is an “Out of Uniform Day” Gold coin donation to “Beanies for Brain Cancer” charity. School Security The 24hour hotline number for the Department of Education is 1300 880 021. University of Newcastle Students Visit This new initiative for our school was a HUGE success last week. Thank you to all of our teachers who supported this partnership with the University of Newcastle and to our pupils who modelled our core school values. Up to one-hundred second year Education University students visited throughout the week. The formal and informal feedback received was outstanding in terms of the high value and worthiness of this initiative. Some comments captured were:-

Thank you for such an amazing opportunity.

The teachers were perfect examples of model teachers.

I would love the opportunity to come back and to volunteer my time.

A fantastic experience.

I can now appreciate how to make a difference.

ANZAC Service Our 2017 school ANZAC service will take place at 10am on Wednesday 26th April (first day back). Cold and Flu Season With the Cold and Flu Season beginning, please be mindful if your child is sick and seek medical advice if needed. Good hygiene to help prevent colds and flu includes: Washing your hands regularly and properly with soap and water, particularly after touching your nose or

mouth, and before eating. Sneezing and coughing into tissues then throwing them away immediately and washing your hands. Cleaning surfaces such as your keyboard, telephone and door handles regularly to get rid of germs. Not sharing cups, plates and cutlery. Where you can, avoid sharing towels with other people and throw disposable tissues and paper towels

in the bin immediately after using them. Term Costs Reminder If you haven’t paid for Mathletics or Reading Eggs, please do so by end of term as you children are already receiving the benefits of these quality programs. Applications for Yr 5 Opportunity Class The application for Yr 5 opportunity class placements in 2018 are about to begin. On-line applications open on Wed 26th April and close Fri 12 May. If considering, please discuss with your child’s teacher. The Intention to apply letter to parents is available at: https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/publicschoolsnsw/opportunity-class-placement/information-for-primary-schools. Parents will be able to access the online application from Wed 26th April at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5. Yours in public education,

Christopher Parkinson M.L.M.Ed.; M. Ed. Studies.; B. Ed.; Dip. Teach. Principal

Health Advice

We have been advised of cases of Croup and Hand foot and Mouth within the school. If your child presents

with any of the symptoms of these illnesses, please seek medical attention and follow medical advice.

Croupe – Caused by a virus infection, characterised by a harsh, barking cough and a noisy sound when

breathing in. Infectious period – shortly before the onset of symptoms and during the active phase of the

disease. Exclusion Period – the child should stay at home until they are feeling well.

Hand Foot and Mouth – Mild viral illness, symptoms include a slight fever, loss of appetite, blisters in the

mouth and on hands and feet (a sore mouth for a few days before the blisters appear). It is spread through

contact with the fluid in the blisters, this is most likely to occur when the virus becomes airborne during

coughing, singing, talking etc, contact with faeces can also spread the infection. Exclusion period – Until all

blisters have dried.

Parent Volunteer 100 point ID Check and Appendix 5.

Please note, that the WWCC policy (Feb 2017) still requires a 100 point ID check and the completion of the Declaration for Volunteers and Contractors (Appendix 5). Please contact the office to check if you have already completed and signed this form and presented your documents for copying. This is additional to the Working with Children Check number. Our WWCC policy is an extra layer of protection for our kids. The 100 point check and Appendix 5 is mandatory as per the Department of Education Policy. Lets’ keep them all safe.

Year 6 Canberra 2017 Deposit

The $150 deposit for Canberra is due Friday 28 April (week 1, Term 2). If you are experiencing financial

difficulties please contact Mr Parkinson.

Senior Band – Pickup Reminder

Please be aware that Senior Band finishes at 4.15pm on Wednesdays. Parents need to collect their

children at this time. Children are permitted to meet parents at the front of the school, however, if parents

are not waiting, children must return to the hall and inform a teacher. Children will not be allowed to wait

outside the school for parents to arrive. Any children remaining on the grounds will be required to wait for

parents in the school office.

P & C Update

Thank you to everyone that has supported our Easter Raffle. We have some fantastic prizes lined up to be won this week. First prize includes a $100 restaurant voucher, second prize includes a voucher for an Entertainment Book of your choice or digital membership and third prize includes a Westfield Gift Voucher. The raffle will be drawn at approx. 2.15pm on Friday. I would also like to extend our thanks to Kylie Robinson and Tammie Jones for everything they have done to keep our Canteen open over the past week while Mrs Quinn was away. They have done a fantastic job and thank you to all the wonderful canteen volunteers that have also helped out. Mel O’Brien P & C President

Canteen

Treat Day is this Friday! Lollies and your pre-ordered ice cream sandwiches will be available at lunch time.

Uniform Shop Opening Times - Week 1, Term 2

Wednesday 8.45am-9.15am & 2.30-3.00pm Friday 8.45am-9.15am Back to normal Week 2. Have a Happy Easter and enjoy the holidays!

Entertainment Books

Entertainment Books will be coming home with the eldest child this week, just in time for the school holidays. Please support our school with this great fundraiser as we continue to raise funds for new technology for our Library.

School Disco - Wednesday 3rd May 2017

P & C are hosting a school disco on Wednesday 3rd May (Week 2, Term 2). Wristbands will be pre-sold again at the beginning of next term. Details around wristband sales will be in the Tallong first week back but save the date!

SCHOOL DISCO - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Discos are kindly organised by the P & C and inside the hall is gratefully supervised by the wonderful teaching staff. The P & C however are calling on a few volunteers, to give up a small amount of their time to help with ticket collection, supervision and the end of night clean-up for our next disco. If you are able to help in any way, please complete the slip below and return to the office as soon as possible.

The P & C will contact you with your allocated time slot by Tuesday 2nd May 2017.

Thank You

Becky Gilbert (On behalf of P & C)

School Disco Volunteers

Parent Name:

Contact Number:

Child’s Name & Year:

Disco Time:

(Circle Applicable)

Junior 5.30 – 7

Senior 7-8.30

I can assist with:

(Circle Applicable)

Ticket Collection

Supervision

End of Night Clean Up

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Disco - meal vouchers/food – Wednesday 3 May Year 6 are selling food and offering a meal voucher on the night of the disco (Wednesday 3 May). All money raised supports the year 6 farewell later in the year. All food will be sold from the canteen. On sale will be sausage sandwiches, packets of chips and juice or water to drink. Sausage Sandwiches = $2.50 Packet of Chips = 50c Drink Juice/Water = $1.50 Also available are meal vouchers where students can purchase a sausage sandwich, chips and a drink for $4.50. All vouchers will be sold on the night of the disco.

NRMA visit – Thursday 4 May An NRMA Science & Road Safety Day is a whole day of road safety for every child at the school. Students attend a road safety show, discuss the road safety messages in class with their teachers and then complete student workbooks that are designed to reinforce the road safety messages covered in the show. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will have the opportunity to be involved in this FREE event. Students are also encouraged to bring their helmet to school on this day.

Lambton High School Orienteering Afternoon – Wednesday 3 May On Wednesday 3 May all Year 6 students have the opportunity to attend a ‘Getting to know LHS’ at Lambton High School. Students will depart WSPS at 11.30am and return by 2.55pm. A note with more information will be distributed later this week.

Representative Sport & Trials

It is an exciting week of sporting representation for WSPS athletes this week.

We wish Livie Virtue and Harry Leo all the best as they travel to the Sydney International Aquatic Centre for

the PSSA State Diving and Swimming Championships.

Trials for the Crossroads Zone touch football team take place this Friday. Nine of our touch footballers (girls

& boys) will vie for places in this traditionally strong squad.

The weather has continued to hamper lunchtime trials for school sports teams. Students have been

extremely patient and understanding of the adverse circumstances over the past few weeks. In addition to

the cross country, it is hoped to hold trials this week for Junior Soccer, Senior Basketball and Senior Touch

football. All Year 3-6 students interested in trialling for representative sport teams should listen at assembly

and check our school noticeboards regularly for information about trials.

Values in Action

In this last part of the term, we have been continuing to talk in our assemblies about how important our

current value ‘Respect’ is in building a strong community. This links really well with the main values

contained in Harmony Day, held nationally on 21 March, as it has each year since 1999. It coincides with

the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In Australia, it is designed

especially with our cultural diversity in mind. It celebrates the essential Australian values of ‘Fair Go’ and

respect for all. This means we judge people by who they are and by what they do. We try not to judge

people by their ethnic or religious background, by how they dress, what they eat or how they live their lives

within the law. Indeed, we celebrate these differences because Australia’s past history is built on

difference, even its Indigenous past and certainly its post-colonial past. Similarly, our greatest hope for a

happy and harmonious future is that we respect and accept all people as they are, all those who call

Australia home. The message of Harmony Day is: Everyone Belongs! Let’s all make a special effort to

ensure that this is how we are speaking of and dealing with all our fellow Australians and how we as

parents and teachers model to our children and students the respect and acceptance that is needed for a

harmonious Australia.

Read our Tallong from last week for what we did in our school for Harmony Day. – Mrs Lovat

‘To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.’ – Bono

LIBRARY NEWS

Holidays are a great time for us all to catch up on reading! The local public libraries are a great place to visit, and borrow from, over the holiday break.

Our school library allows students to borrow books over the short holiday periods, so don’t forget your library bags this week so that you can keep reading!

Could you take the time in your holiday break to help your children locate any overdue library books please? These can be popped into their school bags ready for a fresh start next term.

Happy Easter & Happy reading!

Teacher Librarians

$$$ School Banking News $$$

Woohoo…another great effort with a total of 127 students banking

this week...and a total of $538.05 was deposited.

The classes with the most deposits were 1G & 3M…

congratulations!!!

PLEASE NOTE: there will be NO banking this week!

Weeks in Term 1

Total Student Deposits

1 No banking

2 No banking

3 No banking

4 117

5 123

6 137

7 143

8 133

9 131

10 127

11 No banking

Wishing you all Happy Holidays & Easter to you and your families! Keep on banking!

From your School Banking Volunteers Team – Kirrily McMurtrie, Holly Spannenberg, Leah Walker, Leanne

Outram, Leanne Ryan, Melanie March & Shannon Smith

Class Number of

students

banked –

31/3/17

Class Number of

students

banked –

31/3/17

KK 5 3P 8

KM 8 3S 8

KS 8 4H 6

KW 8 4J 5

1G 9 4S 6

1J 5 5D 6

1T 5 5L 4

2L 6 5M 6

2M 7 6J 1

2T 5 6M 1

3M 9 6N 1

Ex students

/Siblings

2

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