WARRIMOO PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Term 2 Week 10 Florabella Street, Warrimoo NSW 2774 Monday 2 nd July 2018 Ph: 4753 6182 Fax: 4753 6898 Relieving Principal Mrs C Cuzner Email: warrimoo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au School Website http://www.warrimoopublicschool.bluemts.com.au/ REMINDER PAGE CALENDAR 2018 Week 10 Wednesday 4 th July Thursday 5 th July Friday 6 th July Term 2 Year 6 Transition to HS Blaxland HS 12:30pm 2:15pm Principal Assembly PJ Day Term 3 Week 1 Monday 23 rd July Staff Development Day Tuesday 24 th July First day of Term 3 for students Wednesday 25 th July P & C Meeting 7:30pm Term 3 continued Week 2 Tuesday 31 st July ICAS English Exam Selected students Wednesday 1 st Aug Guest Speaker Workshop with Dietitian Susan William 7:30pm Library Friday 3rd Aug NAIDOC Day Friday 3rd Aug Book Fair commences Week 3 Monday 6 th Aug Education Week Tuesday 7 th Aug Grandparents Day Thursday 9 th August.. Book Week show PAYMENTS * CASH PAYMENTS COLLECTED ON WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS * * BEFORE 10AM ONLY * ALTERNATIVELY PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE VIA EFTPOS AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE OR ONLINE 24HRS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK VIA THE ONLINE PARENT PAYMENT POP FOUND ON THE HOMEPAGE OF THE SCHOOL WEBSITE PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to receive monies after the stated final payment dates, as listed below. If there are any difficult circumstances in regard to any payments by the due date, for excursions / incursions please do not hesitate to contact the school. EXCURSION / INCURSION AMOUNT FINAL DUE DATE *** Jump Rope For Heart various amounts Thursday 5 th July *** Athletics Carnival whole school $9 Wednesday, 8 th August 2018 Year 5 & 6 Canberra Up to $325 Wednesday 22 nd Aug 2018
Dear Parents & Caregivers, It has been a wonderful semester and it is hard to believe that we halfway through the year. Once again, we celebrate the dedication, planning and commitment from staff, students and parents. Our school community achieved a great deal this year and some of the highlights across the school have been extremely representative of our school motto COMMITMENT, ACHIEVEMENT, RESPONSIBILITY and ENGAGEMENT Congratulations and thank you to our student African Drumming and Dance group and Hip Hop dancers who under the guidance of Mrs Santoro, Mrs Templeman, Melissa Borgen, Emily Cooper and John may together now celebrate an amazing achievement as the students auditioned and successfully gained entry into the 2018 Blue Mountains Performing Dance Festival at the Joan Sutherland Centre. A fantastic community effort and great work to all our student performers! Our students shone this semester in so many aspects of school life. Students participated in Swimming Carnival and Cross Country events, our inter school Winmalee Cup teams competed in Junior and Senior Soccer and the Junior and Senior Netball teams played against many other local schools. Students represented Warrimoo Primary School at the Regatta Centre, for the Blue Mountains Zone Cross Country, attended Springwood ANZAC march and services. Again our staff and parents lead our students in developing skills and teamwork that they displayed with great honour and were fantastic and exemplary school ambassadors. Warrimoo students participated in a National Walk Safely to School Day, extra-curricular events such as yoga, ukulele, Operation Art program, library author visit, Cyber Safety, Drug Education and Jump Rope for Heart programs and varied excursions and incursions this semester. Parent School Engagement Programs included Annual School Plan, The Reading Ripple Effect, P&C meetings and our big Community Breakfast. Our P&C led fundraising events including Mother s Day events, disco, canteen, school gardens, uniform shop and the many parent volunteers in classes who support our class programs each week. At Warrimoo Public School our aim is to develop an inclusive, differentiated and successful learning environment for all students. Our ultimate goal is to promote lifelong learning where students can take their place in the wider community. Thank you students, teachers and parents for a fabulous Semester One! Semester One Reports All students received their class report last Friday that outlined their progress throughout Semester One. Achievement and effort are indicated on these reports and the comments provide further details. Please read through the report with your child and reassure them that striving for their personal best is most important to remember. Class teachers are always happy to arrange to meet with parents/carers and work in partnership to support each student working towards achieving their personal learning goals.
Lost Property As we approach the end of the week it comes as a timely reminder to all our families that the lost property has again grown with many jumpers and jackets unclaimed. Please visit the lost property that will be located each morning in the courtyard to check the many unclaimed items. Remember to label all your child s clothing. Thank you! School Photos Today student and class photos will be sent home. End of Term Arrangements Last Day of Term As mentioned in last week s newsletter, the last day of Term Two is this Friday 6 th July and all children are invited to celebrate our last day and come dressed in your warmest pyjamas! Principal s Assembly GOLD AWARDS SEMESTER 1 2018 This semester the Principal s Assembly is on Thursday 5th July. We look forward to celebrating our recipient s award presentations and know that they have worked hard to achieve their three silver awards. Staff Changes Term 3 I would like to share some staffing changes for next term. I will be commencing extended personal leave until the end of Term 4. I will be looking forward to seeing everyone at the conclusion of my leave. In consultation with our regional school director, Mrs Thompson the following staff changes include: - Mrs Harris will be taking up the role of Relieving Principal during Term 3 with the possibility of an extension until the end of the year. - Mr Hodgson will be taking up the role of classroom teacher on 6H. - Mrs McIlwhan will be taking up the role of Relieving Assistant Principal 3-6. - Mrs Danks will remain in the position of Relieving Assistant Principal K-2. Please note the parents and carers of 6H will be receiving additional information of the organisation of Term 3. I will be leaving the school in great hands with this very capable leadership team. I wish you all a happy, restful and safe winter holiday break! Term 3 commences on Tuesday 24 th July and proceeds for ten weeks until Friday 28 th September as outlined in the following school planner. Mrs C. Cuzner Relieving Principal
2018 SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL The School Athletics Carnival will be held on Monday, 13 th August 2018 at Tom Hunter Park. All infants and primary children are expected to attend. Travel will be by bus and we will be leaving Warrimoo Public School at 9.00am. The infants will return to school by bus after lunch at approximately 1.30pm. The primary children will return to school by 3pm. The cost of the return bus fare and use of the oval and equipment is $9.00 per student. THE FINAL PAYMENT DATE FOR THE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL IS WEDNESDAY 8 th AUGUST 2018. Children should wear house colours and should be prepared for participation in athletics events. In previous years, the P&C have held a sausage sizzle/canteen on the day. However, they will need volunteers to continue this tradition. If you are available to help, would you please email Sarah Emerson at sarah_emerson@me.com. As in past years we will need a great deal of assistance from parents in running the carnival. Please complete the attached form if you can help. Complete the permission slip below to allow your child to attend and participate in the carnival. (In the event of the carnival being postponed, the backup date is scheduled for Tuesday, 21 st August 2018). Thank you. WARRIMOO PUBLIC SCHOOL FLORABELLA STREET, WARRIMOO NSW 2774 Ph: 4753 6182 Fax: 4753 6898 Email: warrimoo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Relieving Principal: Mrs C Cuzner Attention: Ms Kirk Help in Officiating I am available to assist in running the 2018 Athletics Carnival and would be prepared to officiate at: Long jump Shot put High jump Discus Track (judging) Track (time keeping) Infants activities (send to Mrs Danks) My child s name is of class I am:. Attention: Class Teacher Athletics Carnival Permission Note I give permission for my child of class to participate in the Warrimoo Public School Athletics Carnival on Monday 13 th August 2018, or in the event of the carnival being postponed, the backup date of Tuesday, 21 st August 2018 at Tom Hunter Park. I understand that transport will be by bus, departing Warrimoo at 9am and returning by 3pm (infants 1.30pm). I have enclosed $9.00 to cover the cost of the carnival. Parent/Carer Name: Signature: Date: Online Payment Date: Receipt Number:
Blue Mountains Nepean Dance Festival News After lots of rehearsals and hard work our drumming and dance group Sticky Business and our Hip Hop group Growth Attitude, auditioned for the Blue Mountains Nepean Dance Festival. Both groups performed extremely well at the audition and were successful in being accepted to perform at the Joan Sutherland Centre at the festival in August. Congratulations students! We would like to take this opportunity to thank our talented choreographers and dance teachers Emily Cooper and Mel Borgen for their time and effort. They have done an amazing job in creating the dances. We would also like to thank John May for his excellent work teaching our drummers. Good luck at the festival! Sarah Templeman and Michelle Santoro
Kindergarten 2019 Well it s that time again! If you have a child or know of a child who will turn 5 on or before 31 st July 2019, they are eligible to start school in 2019. We need to know these numbers early so that we have correct staff and accommodation. Please fill in the form below (or give it to a friend or neighbour to complete if they have a child eligible to start school in 2019) and return it to school as early as possible. Thank you for your support Office Staff.... Attention: Office Staff (Please return to the school office) Kindergarten Enrolments 2019 Male Female Child s Name (in full): Date of Birth: Address: Home Telephone Number: Mobile Number: Email: Siblings at School (if applicable): Class: Siblings Date of Birth: I would like any correspondence addressed to: Miss / Ms / Mrs / Mr / Mr & Mrs (please circle): Postal Address:
P&C News continued STAY INFORMED Twitter.com/WarrimooPandC Facebook.com/WarrimooPandC Email: warrimoopandc@gmail.com MONTHLY P&C MEETING Our next meeting will be at 7:30pm Wednesday 25 th July in the staff room. P&C meetings are a great opportunity to meet people, hear what s going on behind the scenes, and have your say on behalf of your child/ren. We are always happy to welcome parents and citizens to our meetings and look forward to seeing you! Want to know what goes on at a P&C meeting but can t get there? Email us at warrimoopandc@gmail.com to receive a copy of the monthly meeting minutes UNIFORM SHOP Please note uniform shop will be closed for the remainder of term 2 to allow for painting and installation of new shelving. Please email us if you need an urgent order to be filled. Warrimoopsuniformshop@gmail.com Thanks for your understanding and see you in term 3! Julie & Lisa Uniform shop volunteers.
P&C News continued Christmas in July Preparations are going well make sure you have your ticket secured, the tables are filling up!
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P&C News continued CANTEEN CONTINUED Volunteers needed for Athletics Carnival!! The Athletics Carnival will be held Monday 13 th August. We would like to have a sausage sizzle, and the current over-the-counter snacks available for the students this can t happen without enough volunteers. Please contact Sarah at sarah_emerson@me.com if you are able to assist that day. Thank you! FUNDRAISING CONTINUED Celebrate the last day of Term 2 by not having to get dressed in the morning! Friday 6 th of July will be Pajama Day at school! Dress in your warmest jimmy-jammies, and bring a gold coin to enjoy the day! Why not have some breakfast for lunch as well? See the canteen menu for options!! SCHOOL BANKING Banking Day is Tuesday Morning (Drop Deposit Books in the Box in the Office)
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