Newsletter-2015-10-28 - Wellers Hill State School

WELLERS HILL STATE SCHOOL
Strive to Succeed
WHAT’S ON AT WELLERS
Principal:Mr John Webster
World Teachers Day – 30 October
Deputy Principal: Mr Jack White
Deputy Principal: Mrs Louise Hart
School Captains: Darcy Helmore, Elsie O’Brien
Vice Captains: Benno Cairncross, Finn Magill
Telephone: 07 3249 1333
Fax: 07 3848 0228
Web: www.wellhillss.eq.edu.au
Email: admin@wellhillss.eq.edu.au
Thursday 29 October, 2015
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Community Members
The second last P & C Meeting was held last night. Thank you to all of
the parents who attend the meetings. Parental input is very important
for the overall operation of a successful school.
Sporting Gala Days 2016
Wellers Hill State School will be changing the format of interschool sport in 2016 to bring
us in to line with the majority of other large schools in Brisbane. In 2016 we will be
moving to the Gala Day format of interschool sport, where students will participate in day
long sporting activities with cluster schools at a large sporting venue once per term. This
does not mean that Friday afternoon sport will cease to occur. Friday afternoon sport will
continue to occur, however it will be conducted at the school and will involve a range of
activities including games and skill building activities. The reason to change to the Gala
Day format was made due to the following considerations:
• The format will increase on field sporting participation for all students
• The cost of transport will decrease for families
• We frequently have difficulty booking the large numbers of buses required
each week for the current format of interschool sport.
• The change will allow for a slight increase of curriculum time each week of
the Friday afternoon.
I would like to be very clear however, that this change will not impact on the schools
ability to participate in District and State sporting competitions.
Self-Determined Review.
Wellers Hill State School recently participated in a review conducted by the Queensland
Educational Leadership Institute (QELi), on behalf of the Department of Education and
Training. The review was to evaluate the school against the 9 Domains of the National
School Improvement Tool. Every school in the State is required to conduct this or a
similar review every four years.
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As Principal I am required to provide the Executive Summary of the report provided to
the school on the school web page. However, I believe in light of full transparency I have
provided the entire report. I have also provided the National School Improvement Tool
(NSIT) for parents to read and compare the comments made against each domain with
the benchmarks outlined in the NSIT.
I will be discussing the report in greater depth at the November P & C Meeting. However
parents are free to email me or phone if they wish to personally discuss any aspect of
the report.
Installation of sprinkler system in JLW Plaza
An automatic sprinkler system has been installed in the major gardens of the JLW Plaza.
This system will operate in the early hours of the morning, three mornings a week.
Unfortunately we were unable to install a system that would water the trees in the raised
garden beds and we will be relying on hand watering to keep these tress alive.
MusicFest 2016
MusicFest is currently happening across a number of venues in Brisbane. So far the
Senior Strings, the Senior Band and the Junior Band have performed in the competition.
On Sunday the Junior Choir, the Senior Choir and the Vocal Group will perform.
Congratulations to all of the children who have performed so far. The results for the
competition to date are as follows:
Senior Strings – Gold Award
Senior Band – Silver award
Junior band – Gold Award
Congratulations to their conductors Mrs Josephine Price and Mr Andrew Bell for
ensuring these students are performing at such a high level.
Have a great week.
Kind regards
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Please ensure the school has up-to-date information regarding emergency contacts so
that you can be contacted promptly if required.
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TRAFFIC NEWS
Parking And Pick Up
Parking and drop-off / pick-up continues to be a challenge at Wellers Hill. It is timely after the opening of
the Junior Learning Wing and changes to access points that we remind parents of procedures.
Remember that the only pedestrian access on Toohey Road is now via the entrance adjacent to the
JLW. The old entrance near the pool is for vehicular access only.
Please ensure that you adhere to the 2 Minute Zone parking regulation on Toohey Road, as this reduces
congestion both before school and at 3:00pm and may save you an unwanted parking ticket. Teacher
supervision is provided on Toohey Road and the Scout Den until 3:20 pm, and we strongly encourage
parents to stagger their pick-up at both venues between 3:00pm and 3:20pm as this would considerably
reduce congestion. Another suggestion is to park away from the school and walk to pick up your
child/children. This is good exercise and will help keep our children safe.
Parents please note that it is NO STANDING on the left side of Salkeld Street going down from Toohey
Rd.
Also please consider our neighbours in Chamberlain Street and DO NOT PARK close to, or across their
driveways. Being a narrow street it makes it very difficult for them to enter or depart their properties.
As our school grows this issue is going to escalate unless we are proactive in finding solutions. By
adopting the above suggestions it will go a long way to reducing congestion and ensuring children’s
safety.
Morning Student Drop Off
Parents are requested not to drop students at school prior to 8:30am. If students arrive at school prior to
8:30am, they are to sit in the undercover area until 8:30am. I have requested that SACCS not release
students until 8:30am each morning. If parents have any questions in relation to school arrival times,
please contact the school office.
Yellow Lines:
In recent years the Brisbane City Council has created a yellow line (no standing at any time) zone on the
western side of Toohey Road, in front of our neighbours driveways to facilitate the ease of movement of
these residents. Parents are reminded that should they park in these areas they are not only causing
significant inconvenience they are breaking the law and will be fined.
PARK RUN
Parkrun:
Have you ever wondered how you could eat a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs on a Saturday
morning and NOT feel guilty about it?
It’s simple – come to Parkrun at Stones Corner any Saturday morning at 7:00 am and go for an
energising run/walk and then choose from the extensive number of breakfast eateries in the area to
replace the expended carbs! Easy peasy.
Details:
Where: Hanlon Park Corner of Junction St and O’Keefe St Stones Corner
When: (Almost) Every Saturday at 7:00am
Cost: Free
Fitness Level: Very fit to “Are you serious?”
Link: http://www.parkrun.com.au/stonescorner/
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FROM THE P&C PRESIDENT
P & C Meeting for 2015
The P & C meeting tonight Wednesday 28 October the meeting will start at 7.30pm (note later
start time) due to earlier performances at Music Fest. As a number of Year 6 parents will be
leaving at the end of the year it would be good to see some new faces and have more
volunteers in 2016.
World Teachers' Day THIS FRIDAY 30th October – Special morning tea for staff
World Teachers' Day acknowledges the efforts of teachers in an increasingly complex,
multicultural and technological society. It is a day where students, parents and community
members can demonstrate their appreciation for the contributions that teachers have made to
their community. The teachers at Weller’s Hill State School share their knowledge, give our
children special care and attention and inspire them to learn. Not only during the school day but
many hours are spent marking homework, preparing lessons, going on camps and excursion.
THIS FRIDAY 30th October please say a special thanks to your class teacher – we do
appreciate the time and effort they give to educating our children! The P & C are hosting a
special morning tea. Please bring a small plate of food and deliver it to the staffroom on Friday
morning.
Art Show
As you know the children at WHSS have the benefit of a wonderful and talented specialist Art
Teacher, Mrs Carolyn Peisker. Next year is the biennial WHSS Art Show. The tile mural near
the entrance of the school was unveiled at the Art Show in 2014. The 2016 Art Show will be
held during the winter months at a date to be finalised. Not only is the art work of our kids on
display but also local artists may showcase their work. As there are lots of details to plan so that
it all comes together just as ‘Harmonies’ did this year. We need an Art Show committee willing
to take over the organisation of this event. There are many roles to fill and we do need someone
to take charge and run this event. Does this sound like something you could do? Would you just
like to volunteer to do a job? I would love to hear from you. We need to form a committee now
so that they can meet regularly and work together to ensure the smooth running of this exciting
event. Please think about how you could contribute and send me an email. I am happy to hear
any ideas and suggestions but most importantly someone or a few people to take over running
the Art Show. Maybe you haven’t done anything like this before and don’t know where to start.
Why not get a couple of friends and volunteer – there is information and support to assist you. I
have only had 3 volunteers and we need more to be able to hold a successful art show!
The 2015 WHSS Spell-a-thon is in progress!!!
This is a significant fundraising event for our school. Spell-a-thon sponsorship forms and word
list are being issued to all children. Each year level has a different coloured sponsorship form.
There will be a pizza party for the class with the highest percentage of returned spell-a-thon
sponsorship forms. All children who return their spell-a-thon form will go into a draw for a
Toyworld voucher. There will also be Toyworld vouchers for the highest fundraiser in each year
level. Thanks to Kathy Bird and Esperanza Martinez for co-ordinating the spellathon.
Regards
Narelle Cooley
narelle@cooleyfamily.com.au
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DATE CLAIMERS and DUE DATES FOR PAYMENTS
Year Level
Six
Two
Three
Whole School
Six
Six
Prep
Six
Event
Graduation Donation
12th Night Theatre
Underwater World
Life Education
Signature Bear/Balls
Wet and Wild
Christmas Show
Year Six Graduation Night – Wednesday 9
December
Due Date
Now
12 November
13 November
6 November
6 November
27 November
27 November
Amount
$15
$20
$36
$10
$16/$13.20
$32
$8
Payments must be deposited in the payment box located in the office. Do not give payments to Class
Teachers.
Multiple excursions/activities can be paid with one cheque or EFTPOS transaction (located at office).
Cash is also acceptable.
On each excursion letter will be a DUE DATE for payment. No monies will be accepted after the due
date. Therefore, unfortunately, students will not be able to attend the excursion/activity.
CAPTAINS’ CORNER
The past fortnight has been very busy. Our Instrumental
ensembles were a big success at Musicfest. With Senior Band
receiving a silver award and the Senior Strings receiving a gold
award. This weekend the Senior and Junior choirs are
participating in Musicfest at Iona College. We wish you the
best of luck. We also had crazy hair day which was also a
huge success. There were some spectacular hair styles. We
look forward to seeing what you come up with next year. We
also have Life Education starting on the 18th of November. The
Year 5s’ have their first school camp on the 16th. We hope you
have great week.
Darcy Helmore and Elsie O’Brien
Year 6 School Captains
SPORT NEWS
Sports dates all finalised for Term Four
Prep Swimming Fun Day – Friday 20th November (wk 7) – 9-11am
Years 1-3 Swimming Carnival – Tuesday 1st December (wk 9) – 9-11am
Years 4-6 Super Sprints – Monday 7th November (wk 10) – 9am-1pm
9-12 Years Age Championships Twilight Carnival (District Qualifiers) – Monday 23rd November
(wk 8) – 6-7:30pm
Sports Awards – Friday 27th November (week 8) – 2-3pm
Sports Photos
If there are any parents that have taken photos at various school sporting events throughout
2015, can you please send them to school with your child on a USB to give to me for a photo
slideshow at the Sports Awards. Once I remove the photos from the USB it will be returned
immediately. The photos can be from school carnivals, interschool sport and district sporting
events. Any photos at all would be appreciated, whether it’s one or 100!
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MUSIC NEWS
General
Instrumental Offers for years 1 and 3
Offers for the Strings Program (current year 1 students) and Band Program (current year 3
students) were sent home Monday to those students who expressed interest in the program.
Please return these forms to the office ASAP to accept your place in the program. This is
important so that second round offers may be sent out for places not accepted.
An information evening is being held next Tuesday the 3rd of November at 6.30pm and parents
are strongly encouraged to attend.
Music Night
Music Awards Night will be held on Wednesday the 25th of November at 6.30pm at the Holland
Park High School Hall. All music students are expected to attend, so please save the date and
invite family and friends!
Musicfest
Congratulations to the Senior Strings for achieving a Gold Award and Senior Band for achieving
a Silver Award at MusicFest. Also a thank you to all the parents who went to the effort of
transporting the students to the event, it is much appreciated.
Band
Reminder:
No Senior Band next Monday – 2nd November and no lessons in the morning session.
Lessons will be running as usual after 1st break.
Choirs
Music Fest
The Music Fest Choral Competition is on this Sunday! Your child plays a very important part!
For some, it will be the first competition in their primary music career, for some, their last. At
whatever stage, it is a rewarding opportunity for your child to showcase their skill, talent, hard
work over the school year, and above all, teamwork.
With this in mind, your efforts in making yourself/your child available on the day and time of the
competition will be greatly appreciated by every member of the music program, as a good
choral ensemble relies on a delicate blend of voice parts for best results. Your child is
important!
Please make sure your child is in full performance uniform (see table below). Students will need
get their own transport to and from the performance.
Where:
Iona College Performing Arts Centre, 85 North Road Wynnum West
When:
Sunday 1st November
Junior Choir: Arrive at 12.30pm
Perform at 1.30pm
Senior Choir: Arrive at 1.35pm
Perform at 2.35pm
Vocal Group: Arrive at 2.15pm
Perform at 3.15pm
Music Fest Entry Costs
$10.00
Adults (single day entry only)
$5.00 Concession (single day entry only)
$20.00
Family single day entry (2 Adults 2 Children)
$35.00
Family Pass Unlimited Entry (2 Adults 2 Children)
$20.00
Adult Unlimited Entry Pass
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Junior Choir
(Year 3 & 4)
Senior Choir
(Year 5 & 6)
Vocal Group
(5 & 6 by audition)
Beginner Strings
(Year 2 & 3)
Intermediate
Strings
(Year 4)
Senior Strings
(Year 5 & 6)
Camerata Strings
(5 & 6 by audition)
Junior Band
(Year 4 & 5)
Senior Band
(Year 6)
Blue
Hair
Ribbon
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Black
Shoes
&
Socks
X
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White
Music
Shirt
Black
Trouser
s
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
X
X
X
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Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
X
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2015 Performance
Uniforms
Girls/
Boys
Tie
Cumme
r-bund
X
X
X
X
X
X
Blaze
r
X
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Happy Music Making,
Mrs Kristensen, Mrs Price and Mr Bell
FROM THE CHAPLAIN
REQUEST FOR SECOND HAND SWIMWEAR
Hi everyone,
I keep a supply of second hand swimwear in my Chappy Room for the use of students who may
forget their togs on swimming days.
Unfortunately, my stocks are getting a bit low, especially for medium sized girl's swimwear.
If you happen to have any swimwear at home that your kids may have outgrown or no longer
use, I would be grateful if you could send it my way.
Thanks so much,
Stephanie Kennedy
(School Chaplain)
GOOD NEWS STORY
Caedan McIlhatton came 2nd overall for level 3, in the Qld Jnr State Championships conducted
at the Sleeman Centre during the holidays.
He was placed: 1st Vault, 2nd floor, 2nd parallel bars, 2nd pommel horse, 5th rings and 6th high bar.
Congratulations and well done Caedan.
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P-2 Parade Certificates
PREP M
Lachlan C , Aidan L
Raven M
PREP S
Robert V
Lissa M
PREPA
Tommy G
PREP AC
Alisa P
Fraser B
PREP TM
Finn B
Lenny A
1K
Lucy H
Tyler B
1S
Cameron Mc
Cooper B
1D
Olivia W
Declan L
1H
Isabelle L
Teagan W
1T
Cormac
Ivy
2H
Charlie T
Isabelle B
2K
Finn C
Phoebe H
2M
Harmoni
Teneesha
2R
Jake Z, Lachlan H
Isabella B
2T
Jai
Imogen
2BL
Taj B
Ari B
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ICAS WRITING AND SPELLING RESULTS
WRITING
Year 3
Credit
Katie A
Zara B
Connor B
Jacob D
Year 4
Credit
Miranda B
Joshna B
Remy W
Year 5
Credit
Annabel C
Millie B
Amy B
Clodagh M
Angelina S
Year 6
Credit
Lauren
Joshua N
Distinction
Noah C
Mia B
High Distinction
Tara M
Monique S
Distinction
Sam C
Trish C
Catherine E
Arissa S
Piper D
High Distinction
Distinction
Kai B
Maeve C
Annika H
High Distinction
Distinction
High Distinction
Distinction
Tara M
Monique S
High Distinction
Distinction
Piper D
High Distinction
Distinction
Nithesh T
High Distinction
Principal’s Award:
Monique S - Top 1% in Australia
SPELLING
Year 3
Credit
Nicholas L
Jacob D
Ben C
Mia B
Year 4
Credit
Harrison W
Sophie H
Carla H
Catherine E
Trish C
Year 5
Credit
Erin M
Brian L
Jessica B
Kai B
Year 6
Credit
Distinction
Darcy H
High Distinction
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Principal’s Award:
Piper D
LIBRARY NEWS
Hi Everyone,
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We have lots and lots of books that need covering and
put back on shelves. Please call in if you have some time
to spare - we would love to see you!!
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Book Club is due this Friday 30th October.
•
No cash accepted for orders
Many thanks,
Bernadette Hoffman
KIDS MATTER
From the Guidance Office – Mrs Anne Chapman
This month’s focus is: Family Relationships
Family relationships: Suggestions for families, schools and early childhood services
Care and commitment are at the basis of strong family relationships. Some families seem to pull
together easily, while for others it takes a greater effort. To build strong family relationships, start by
identifying the strengths and appreciating them. Paying attention to the things that work well and
building on them will help to strengthen your relationships.
The following suggestions may be useful reminders:
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Make the wellbeing of family members a priority: by spending regular time together, showing
warmth, celebrating even the little achievements and separating work time from family time.
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Tune in: one way to show you care is by listening to what other family members have to say
with interest and enthusiasm.
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Acknowledge how family members feel: this shows that you are able to accept others’
feelings even if you may not agree with them.
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Show respect: for what is being said and in the way you talk about your own feelings and
needs.
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Appreciate differences: family togetherness does not mean everybody has to be the same or
always do the same things. Everyone is different so it helps to value and respect each family
member’s unique needs, wants and talents. Try to avoid negative comparisons. Affirm what
each individual has to offer as this helps to build strong family bonds.
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Share values: having common values strengthens the sense of belonging and helps families
work together. Discuss beliefs and values; tell stories about your own family and cultural
history; and demonstrate values such as respect, care, compassion and responsibility.
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Set an example: children are influenced by what you do even more than by what you say.
For example, if you want children to speak in an ‘inside’ voice (or soft voice) with their
siblings, then it helps for them to hear you also speaking in an inside voice with them and
others. Let them know what you expect of them and establish clear boundaries.
•
Send clear messages: match what you do with what you say to avoid giving mixed
messages. For example, if you set a bedtime but then allow children to extend their bedtime
when they ask for it, then children may become confused about family rules.
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Make time to talk: regular time for talking to one another helps families to plan and set
priorities, strengthen relationships and build mutual understanding. Spend time talking to
children about things that interest them. Follow their lead and give them space to talk or be
silent. Taking a few minutes to talk with children after school or before bedtime, and making
time for adults to ‘check in’ with each other, is important for building connections and
cooperation.
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Talk about the good things: spend time talking about shared family memories, what is good
about your family and what you like about each other.
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Have family discussions: these are often very helpful ways of resolving conflicts and
maintaining positive relationships. Make sure everyone gets a turn to share feelings and
thoughts and contributes to finding solutions that can work for the whole family.
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Have fun together: spend time doing things you enjoy as a family. Doing simple things that
allow you to relax and play together is very important for building positive feelings and
connections among family members. Playing games or sports, going to the park or on
picnics, visiting friends or finding ways to relax together are examples of family activities that
help to build relationships.
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Family rituals: can help to build a sense of connection and belonging. These may include
family celebrations that happen once a year, as well as everyday activities like bedtime
stories, morning cuddles or cooking a special meal together once a week. Having family
rituals that you enjoy together helps to create strong family bonds.
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Include children in decisions: when people have a say in the decisions that affect them, it
helps them feel that what they think and want are important. Offer choices to younger
children to help them begin to develop their decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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Problem solve: teaching problem-solving skills helps children learn to manage conflicts with
siblings and other family members or friends. In a sibling conflict, this is more helpful than a
parent or carer getting involved as children may feel that the adult is taking sides and have a
sense of things not being fair.
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Be present: by providing comfort, love and care. Do things for one another without being
asked. Check in with family members to see how they are going.
•
Share the load: family life can get out of balance when one person feels that they have all the
burden of responsibilities. Support each other by sharing the responsibilities (eg chores).
•
Take care of yourself: before trying to look after others. When you are feeling good about
yourself, rested and calm, then you are more likely to be able to attend to the needs of other
family members. For more information on taking care of yourself, have a look at our
information on positive mental health for parents and carers.
FOR SALE
Trombone for Sale.
King USA (second hand). Good Condition $495.00.
Please contact Tracey on 0409 648 065.
Violin For Sale: 3/4 Hildersine Vivente violin with case and bow
Sale price $150 (it was over $300 new and is 2 years old).
Amanda 0421239630 or abarclay1@optusnet.com.au
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President: Narelle Cooley
(narelle@cooleyfamily.com.au)
Secretary: Rob Beaumont 3161 7909
Email: wellershillpandc@gmail.com
MUSIC SUPPORT GROUP
The final WHSS MUSIC NIGHT for 2015 is Wednesday 25 November (Week 8).
This is a wonderful evening showcasing all that our choir, band and strings students have
learned throughout the year.
The evening will commence at 6:30pm. Students will be expected to arrive earlier for warm up arrival times will be advised soon.
** Helpers Needed ** Please consider helping out on the night. Assistance will be required for
jobs such as: front of house, backstage, set up, ushering, tuning, loading / unloading the truck
the following morning.
Please email us at wellershillmusic@gmail.com if you are able to assist. Thank you to those of
you who have already offered to help - we will be in touch!
** Raffle Donations** - The music night is also a great opportunity to help raise much needed
funds to support our music program. The Music Support Group (MSG) will again run the much
loved raffle throughout the evening and your donations (eg Christmas items, children's gifts,
vouchers, chocolate, wine and other non perishables) are appreciated!!
Please drop your raffle donations at the WHSS office. Tickets will be available for purchase on
the night.
** Uniform Reminder ** All students are expected to perform on the night and must be in full,
neatly ironed performance uniform. (P.S girls with long hair should ensure a single ponytail with
uniform ribbon only).
We look forward to seeing you at the Music Night! :)
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SWIM CLUB
TOMMASO D’ORSOGNA SWIM CLINIC – WELLERS HILL STATE
SCHOOL - SATURDAY DEC 5TH 2015
10.30 am – 1.00 pm
This is a great opportunity for our squad swimmers to learn from an
Australian swim champion. Price $60. Email
rosemary@gooodemanagement.com.au to register. More details are
available in the attached flier.
LEARN TO SWIM SIGN ON DAY FOR TERM 1 2016 - SATURDAY DEC 5TH 2015
8-11 am School Hall
LTS and SQUAD HOLIDAY BLOCK LESSONS WILL BE AVAILABLE OVER THE XMAS HOLIDAYS
More information will be provided when available.
SWIM CLUB NIGHTS ARE BACK – COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN
Our favourite Friday night activity is BACK. It has been fantastic to see so many new swimmers coming
along and having a great night.
Nominations for races are open from 5:45 - 6:15 pm at the pool or can be done online at
www.wellersratz.com. All abilities and levels are welcome. Entry to Club Night is $2 per family. The
BBQ will be fired up and the canteen open.
2015-16 CLUB CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED
Our Club Captains for 2015-16 are Jemma Wilson and James Roe. CONGRATULATIONS!!
Don’t forget to like us on Facebook – Wellers Hill Water Ratz
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SCHOOL BANKING
We need your help please!
Can you count? Can you spot hidden foreign coins amongst Aussie ones? Do
you like to see our students saving for the future?
Can you put a smile on a super savers face?
If you answered yes, you would make an excellent school banking helper!
We are still seeking a volunteer to help with the school banking next year. You
do not need any banking experience, it is a very simple way to help the school
community. If we do not find a new co-ordinator/helper by the end of week 5, we
will unfortunately have to look at closing the program at Wellers Hill.
Job Description
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Thursday morning 8.45 – 9.45am – Count the money in the deposit wallets of the school bankers. We have an
awesome school Mum who has kindly offered to continue her services next year so you will automatically have an
extra pair of hands to help. Obviously the more helpers you have, the quicker the job.
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Take the money to any Commonwealth Bank branch and deposit it through the fast deposit box.
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Enter the deposit amounts for each child and order reward items for the super savers. This is all computerized and
completed online. (Takes around 30minutes)
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Compiling an article for the school newsletter each fortnight.
We would love to meet anyone interested in filling this rewarding role. We are able to walk you through the
processes in term 4 so that you can learn the ropes and we are able to answer any questions and queries
you may have. Please come and meet us on any Thursday morning in the staffroom beside the school
office. If you would like to talk to me at another time I can be contacted on 0439 463 161 (Kym).
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Hello School Bankers! Please take the time to have a look at the prizes that are available to order in term
4. If you do not wish to order one of these prizes, you may keep collecting your tokens and your token
tally will be rolled over to next year.
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TUCKSHOP
Menu Review
We are reviewing our menu for next year. We are always looking for ways to improve what we
serve and would appreciate any feedback you have. Please email whsstuckshop@gmail.com
with suggestions.
Volunteers
The success of the tuckshop service relies heavily on volunteers, particularly in the morning
when we prepare lunches. We realise that many parents work and are short on time but the
commitment we need is usually only 1 morning a month from 9am to 11.30am. There is always
a paid staff member with you and we try to make the experience fun and relaxed. Maybe there
are grandparents who have some spare time that they could offer us.
To provide the optimum service ideally we need 32 volunteers, one morning per month. This
year we have 22. This means that the paid convenors are required to work more hours to cover
the shortfall. PLEASE consider becoming a tuckshop volunteer in 2016. Contact us at the email
address or phone numbers listed below. Thanks!
DAY
Thursday
29 October
9am to 11.30am
Louise L
1pm to 2pm
HELP NEEDED
Friday
30 October
Monday
2 November
Tuesday
3 November
Wednesday
4 November
Thursday
5 November
Friday
6 November
Monday
9 November
Tuesday
10 November
Wednesday
11 November
Tracy K
Marnie B
Louise C
Alison B
HELP NEEDED
Sarah B
HELP NEEDED
Necole A
HELP NEEDED
Vanessa C
Gina G
Linda C
Kimberley L
Brenda T
HELP NEEDED
Kelli O
Kerry C
Kym McD
HELP NEEDED
HELP NEEDED
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If you are unable to do your
tuckshop roster please contact
us as soon as possible. If you
would like to volunteer in the
tuckshop, our phone number is
3249 1318 or you can call
Carolyn (0409 053 742). You
can also email
whsstuckshop@gmail.com.
UNIFORM SHOP
Wednesday 1:30 to 3.30 p.m.
Friday 8.00 to 10.00 a.m.
Deb Love Telephone 3249 1361 School
uniformshopwhss@gmail.com
Volunteer Update:
Thank you very much to the mums that have offered to volunteer on a Wednesday afternoon.
The shop now has enough parent helpers to get through to the end of the year.
The Uniform Shop would also like to thank Jodie, Julie, Kimberley, Peta & Michelle for their help
in the shop on Prep Orientation Day. They did a fantastic job.
Please still consider helping in 2016 - it seems a long way away but the shop will be busy from
the start of the year (we open the week before school commences and the first day of school).
Check the school website for opening times or email the shop at
uniformshopwhss@gmail.com. The shop will need help in those early days and weeks next
year.
The uniform shop sells swim caps for $5.50 and waterproof drawstring swim bags for $9.00.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Mother’s Help Needed – flexible hours and days
My name is Lauren, my husband and I run a home-based business in Tarragindi (walking
distance to Wellers Hill State School).
We have our first baby on the way (end of October) and are looking for some household
assistance including; preparing / cooking meals, household cleaning (all natural cleaning
products will be supplied) and baby duties (where required). Must enjoy cooking and new
borns!! We also have a little Cavoodle puppy that loves people (and attention).
Between 5-15hrs per week, flexible with days / times (to be confirmed once baby arrives), Rate
$20/hr or negotiable pending hours etc.
Please feel free to email me lauren@futurefitouts.com.au or call 0422 527 317 anytime for
further information.
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