Established 1892 - South Wagga Public School

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South Wagga Public School
Established 1892
COMING EVENTS
Term 1
MARCH
Mon 23 Yrs 5/6 (Stage 3)
Parent/Teacher
Interviews
Wed 25 Yrs 1/2 (Stage 1)
Parent/Teacher
Interviews
Dinosaur Science
Show @ 2.15pm
Thurs 26 School Photos
Yrs 1/2 (Stage 1)
Parent/Teacher
Interviews
Fri 27 Ball Games
Mon 30 Yrs 5/6 (Stage 3)
Canberra Excursion
APRIL
Wed 1 Cross Country
Stage 3 Parent/
Teacher Interviews
Thu 2 Easter Hat Parade
Last Day Term 1
Fri 3
Good Friday
Term 2
April
Mon 20 Staff Development
Day
Tue 21 Athletics Carnival
Fri 24 SWPS Anzac
Ceremony
May
12-15th NAPLAN Week for
Yrs 3 & 5
June
Thur 18 P&C Movie Night
Minions
140 Edward Street, WAGGA WAGGA 2650
PO Box 2005
BULLETIN 8
Phone: (02) 6921 2947
Fax: (02)69 21 8746
Email: sthwagga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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On Wednesday night the South Wagga School P&C held their Annual General Meeting and I
would like to congratulate Liz Whitaker (President) Tracey Cornell and Jenny McNamara (Vice
Presidents) Cathy Prescott (Secretary) and Helen Mundy (Treasurer) on being elected to the P&C
executive for 2015. Also I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone, who was
elected to a position in the P&C for 2015 and once again thank the outgoing P&C executive on
their achievements in 2014. I am looking forward to once again working closely with the P&C to
support the learning of the students at South Wagga.
The past week has seen both the girls and boys cricket teams experience success in the state
knockout, both had convincing wins and will now progress to the next level of the
competition.
As part of the school planning process for the next three years the school staff and executive
have been using information gained from parent, staff and student surveys, interactions with
target groups and parent groups to develop the School Plan 2015 - 2017. At the P&C meeting
on Wednesday the parents had another opportunity to examine the latest draft copy and make
comments on its Strategic Directions and Purpose.
The three Strategic Directions and Purposes are:
High Quality Student Learning:
To empower students to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals
and active and informed global citizens.
Strong Community Partnerships:
To strengthen community connections and collaborations to develop our students.
High Performing Staff:
Building staff capability to create a high performing school.
The South Wagga Public Vision Statement to support these Strategic Directions and Purposes
is as follows.
Our vision is to provide high quality inclusive educational experiences and a diverse range
of opportunities, across all facets of schooling.
To promote equity and excellence, to build the capacity of all students to become successful
learners, confident and creative individuals and active and informed citizens.
It is planned to have the School Plan completed and published on the school website for the
start of Term 2.
Until next week,
Greg
Achievement and How2Learn
Awards Week 7 2015.
SOUTH WAGGA PUBLIC
ESTABLISHED 1892
SCHOOL
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Achievement Awards
REMINDERS
Class Requirements for each
student are due. Amounts are
listed below.
Dinosaur Science Show
25 March. Cost $5Notes & money due 23
March.
Yrs 5 & 6 Canberra Excursion
30th March. Cost $40Notes & money due 25 March.
Cross Country & Athletics
1 April & 21 April. Cost $5 for
both or $7.50 for Yrs 3/4 for
both.
KG:
KJ:
1J:
1R
2D:
2H:
3/4C:
3/4L:
3/4P:
5/6B:
5/6C:
5/6S:
Canteen Roster
Week 9 Term 1
Mon 23: CLOSED
Tues 24: Tracey
Wed 25: Jenny
Thur 26: Tracey
Fri 27:
Tracey & Virginia
Library: Maeve Bailey 3/4L, Klaudia Stankiewicz 3/4L
Special Awards: Cameron Measday 3/4C, Angus Banks 1J, Jasper Adams 5/6S
How 2 Learn Awards
KG:
KJ:
1J:
1R:
2D:
2H:
3/4C:
3/4L:
3/4P:
5/6B:
5/6C:
5/6S:
SWPS Girls Cricket Team
Jax Knight—Being focused on all aspects
Coco Martens—Being ready to learn
Lilly Benson—Being a responsible class member
Joe Measday—Great investigative learning
Jai Blowes—Great reading strategies
Charles Roche—Trying hard in maths
Otis Irvin—Enjoying flash cards in maths
Emma Moore—Growing in confidence in class
Brad Hiscock—Being absorbed in his research project
Nate Sarantakos—His enthusiasm towards learning
Austin Cornell—Enthusiasm
Abbey Senior—Detailed recount planning
Jaida Clancy—Excellent learning habits
Ella Harriot—Excellent learning habits
Chloe Watt—Her superb organisation skills
Paige Jessop—Being engaged with her learning
Maisy Condon—Always striving to do her best
Tully Forbes—Maturity and leadership
Joey Reyment—Always striving to achieve his best
Paige Clancy—Diligent and focused work at all times
Tom Shumack—Showing resilience during learning
Claire Anschuetz—Showing great listening skills
Myles Cornell—Being open-minded when learning
Lucy Davidson—Being open-minded
Reeve Butler—Being accountable for his learning
Louis Douglas—Taking responsibility over his learning & behaviour
Ines Treharne—Showing empathy to her classmates
Finn Miller—Managing his distractions brilliantly
Kaylah Upfield—Empathy and respect
Aline Izere—Her excellent attitude
Joe Cole—Being connected with his learning
Molly Shepherd—Perseverance and seeking help
Josephine Wakeling—Being the positive role model that others want to
imitate
Special Awards: Rory Middleton 3/4L
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Items listed have already been distributed to the children and we ask that payment be
made to the office as soon as possible. Online payments (accessed from the schools
website) can be made as well as cash or cheque payments.
Kindergarten:
Year 1:
Year 2:
Years 3 & 4:
Years 5 & 6:
$12.00
Please pay at the school office. Could cash or cheque payments be placed in
an envelope with students name, class and what the payment is for. Where
possible correct money as we don’t always have change. All money
received is banked each day. Thank you for your co-operation.
$30.00
$34.00
$40.00
$40.00
The SCHOOL EQUIPMENT FUND contributions amounts are:
One child $40.00
SOUTH
WAGGA
PUBLIC
Two children $50.00
SCHOOL
Three or more children $60.00
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Athletics Carnival-Canteen Arrangements
The canteen will be operating from the athletics carnival on April 21 2015 (first day of term 2).
A sausage sizzle will be available for $2 (NO PRE ORDERS NECESSARY). There will also be a selection of
delicious wraps as well as a full variety of snacks and drinks (including tea and coffee for parents).
NO HOT FOOD OTHER THAN SAUSAGES AND NO LUNCH ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS
DAY.
The canteen will be open at the carnival until approx. 2:30pm.
Donations of cakes and slices from parents to be sold at the
carnival would be greatly appreciated. These will be the only items
sold as treats along with chips, fruit boxes, Lol’s and water. No
lollies will be available, so cakes, slices and biscuits would be fantastic.
Donations can be left at the office or canteen any time from now as they will
be frozen and taken up on the day. Your assistance in the canteen on carnival
day (even for a short time) would be a big help and much appreciated.
Cross Country and Athletics
Carnival
Permission notes for these events, (Cross Country on 1
April and the Athletics Carnival on 21 April )have been
handed out to each student.
The cost for both events is $5.00 (Cross Country $2.00,
Athletics Carnival $3.00), for students in Kinder, Yrs 1, 2, 5
and 6. Cost for Year 3 and 4 students is $7.50 ($2.50 extra
for Model Train ride)
All notes and money to be returned to the school office by
Monday 30 March.
Dinosaur Science Show.
Wednesday 25 March. Cost: $5.00
This show has lashings of humour, loads of audience
participation and huge scale models. The performer, Jared sets
about assembling the bones of a plesiousaurus, then a
brachiosauru, right in front of the students.
Notes and money to the office by Monday 23 March.
SOUTH WAGGA PUBLIC
ESTABLISHED 1892
SCHOOL
2015 SWPS P & C Tipping
Competition Ladder
RANK TIPPER
TOTAL
1 Senior Family
10
2 Lissa
10
3 Ross Family
10
4 Louis D
10
5 Cohen Benson
10
6 Fellows Family
9
7 Evan Robertson
9
8 Lisa Metcalfe
9
9 Harvey Douglas.
9
10 Cornell Boys
8
11 Ezza
8
12 Principal Smith
8
13 Sparrow
8
14 Alex Read
8
15 Reuben Heine
7
16 Judd and Boston
7
17 Juddy
7
18 Deaze
7
19 Brian McGee
7
20 Max&Chewie
5
School Photo Day
Thursday 26 March
Please note Year 6 friends photo is $10
per person in the photo and must be paid
on photo day.
Envelopes available from school office.
Sibling Photo envelopes are also available
from the school office.
NAPLAN (National Assessment
Program Literacy and Numeracy
NAPLAN testing is in Week 4 of
Term 2.
May 12– Language & Writing tests
May 13– Reading test
May 14– Numeracy test
May 15– Last day for individual
students to complete catch-up tests
Kangaroos JRLFC
Kangaroos are looking for players in Under 6 & 7’s. If you would like further
information email pakeough@bigpond.net.au or phone 0439 403 015.
Wagga United Soccer
Players needed in the following age groups: 9, 10 & 12yrs
For more information please contact:
Robyn Harrington email: robyn.harrington@bigpond.com
360 ALLSTARS is a phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of
rotation. Boasting a stellar cast, including world champion athletes, world class
dancers and world renowned musicians, the production connects the street with
the elite to deliver a radical urban circus!
This show is on
during the school holidays at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre on
Wednesday 8th April at 7.30pm. www.civictheatre.com.au or Ph: 69269688
As part of Wagga Wagga Takes Two
in 2015, Jared Constable from WIN News
is organising a Family Fun Day and a
Guinness World Record Attempt for the
most people in one venue wearing paper
hats. All proceeds from the event will go
to local charity. This event is being held at
Bolton Park Complex on Easter Saturday 4
April 2015. To break the current world
record, we need to get 3,046 people in
attendance.
Little Fiddlers Play Violin
Little Fiddlers is a group teaching program for beginner violin students. Vacancies
currently exist for students in Yrs 1-3. Lessons are 3.45-4.30pm Wednesdays at
the Riverina Conservatorium of Music.
All enquiries to Catherine Holland 0431 423 590.
Turvey Park JRL are looking for players for this years Group 9 Competition. In
particular Girls for the U10s, U13s and U16s. For more information contact the
Registrar, Ally 0404 687 138 or President, Steve 0424 626 080.
The Wagga Wagga Crows Junior Rugby Union Club will be
holding “Try Rugby” training sessions on Wednesday’s between
5 and 6pm on 25 March and 1 April at No3 Oval, Conolly Rugby
Complex, Jubilee Park. We will also be holding the first of two
Saturday Registration Days from 10am to 2pm on 28 March at
the Sportsmans Warehouse.
“Try Rugby” continues in Term 2 on 22 & 29 April and 1 May at
Conolly Rugby Complex, with our second Registration Day on
Saturday 2 May from 10am at the Farmers Home Hotel
Registrations are now open and links can be found on our
website at www.waggajuniors.rugbynet.com.au with lots of other information
about playing Rugby.
ORAL HEALTH SERVICES
FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS
Dental treatment for children under 18 years of age is free
at NSW Public Dental Health Clinics. Oral Health Intake
Service Phone 1800 450 046
The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC)
aims to encourage in students a love of
reading for enjoyment, enrichment and to
enable students to experience quality
literature. The Challenge is open to all
NSW students in Kindergarten to Year 9.
Participation by schools and students is
voluntary.
Dates for school calendar:
2 March - Challenge opens
21 August - Challenge closes for students
28 August - Challenge closes for
coordinators
PSSA Girls Netball
A record 53 girls attended the PSSA
netball trials at Wagga netball courts,
Equex, on Thursday 19 March. It was a
VERY hot day and all SWPS girls, Meg,
Milla, Alex, Stacie, Grace & Zoe played
very well!
Congratulations to Meg, Stacie & Alex
who were selected to play in Albury on
24th April. A big thank you to the
organisers. It was hard to choose from so
many talented girls.