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Friday, July 31st Online Assembly - 12:15pm
Monday, August 3rd-7th Education Week 2020
Wednesday, August 5th Mufti Day - gold coin donation
From the Principal, Mr Paul Miller
School Excellence In ActionOur school is about to commence the process of developing a new school plan for the period from
2021-2024. This plan will be closely aligned to;
The School Excellence Framework Version 2;
NSW Department of Education State Plan;
Publications from CESE (Centre for Education Statistics & Evaluation);
Current Educational Research;
Local needs and priorities.
We will spend a signi�cant time analysing the wide range of data available prior to the
commencement of the actual planning process. We anticipate the plan to be uploaded onto the
school website by the end of Term 1, 2020.
Wambi's WavebreakerTerm 3 Week 2 - 29 July, 2020
CongratulationsA special congratulations to Miss Realph who will be taking some leave from next Thursday in
preparation for her upcoming wedding. We wish her and her future husband all the very best and
look forward to welcoming her back soon as Mrs Forsberg.
Education WeekNext week we celebrate the outstanding work done in NSW schools and especially the work
accomplished here at Wamberal P.S. The theme for 2020 is ‘Learning Together’ which is
especially appropriate given the increased partnership we have all experienced this year. Our
students will celebrate with a range of great activities throughout the week. We invite you to
attend our online Assembly next Friday 7th August where we will share some highlights from
throughout the week.
P&C Mufti DayWe are hosting a special Mufti Day next Wednesday 5th August for our Band Committee to raise
money to support attendance at Band Fest 2020. To ensure the event is safe for all during current
restrictions, please note:
A gold coin donation is encouraged and will be collected in a single bucket at the school gate (or
YMCA) upon entry to the school. Funds will be counted using an electronic coin counter to
minimise unnecessary handling and maintain safety for all.
Students may wear mufti on the day, however need to ensure they wear covered footwear and sun
safe hats.
Half Court
The safety fence around the top playground Half Court will be removed this week, providing a
fantastic new facility for our Stage 2 and Stage 3 students to enjoy. The new facility includes a
grass area on the side which will later be upgraded to add play/ �tness equipment.
Have a great week,
P. Miller
Principal
Deputy Principal ReportDeputy Principal Report
Tell Them From Me Student SurveyLast term our school like many other public schools in the state participated in the Department of
Education initiative the Tell Them From Me Student Feedback Survey. The con�dential survey
focuses on student wellbeing, engagement and e�ective teaching practices.
Through the survey, our students have told us amongst other things that:
90% of students have positive behaviour at school (compared to the NSW Government Norm
of 83%)
21% of students have been subjected to bullying (compared to the NSW Government Norm of
36%)
83% of students report e�ective learning (compared to the NSW Government Norm of 83%)
Our school uses the results from the Tell Them From Me Surveys as part of a suite of school data
that is used to inform school planning, directions and excellence.
Later this term, Tell Them From Me Parent and Teacher Surveys will be open. These online
surveys complement the student engagement survey, with students participating in a second
survey during this time. The parent survey data can help our school to:
understand parents’ perspectives on their children’s experience at school;
understand parents’ perspectives on activities and practices at home related to their children’s
learning;
engage the school community in discussions to identify strategic directions for school
improvement; and
establish quantitative improvement measures which help our school to track achievement
against them.
We will be sending out links for the surveys once they are open. Please keep a look out for this
information as it is really important for the school to get balanced and accurate information on
parent perspectives. Last year only 28 parents responded and we would like to see that number
signi�cantly increase this year. Frequently asked questions about the Tell Them From Me Parent
Survey are available here and if you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact
Jane Rees at the school.
Positive Behaviour for LearningAt Wamberal Public School, we are safe, respectful learners. This week, all students have been
learning about being safe, respectful learners in the classrooms.
This week’s newsletter report is presented by Charlie.
Classrooms
PBL Rewards Menu for Term 3Our PBL Rewards Menu is informed by feedback from our students about the types of rewards
they would like to work towards each term. The Term 3 PBL Rewards Menu has been developed
using the feedback from our students. The menu is now available in all classrooms and a copy is
available for our parents and community on our school website. We thank our P&C for their
ongoing support of our positive behaviour initiatives and speci�cally for the sponsorship of the
prizes in the lucky draw.
Technology for Parents and Carers WebinarPresented by the Federation of Parents and Citizens Association of NSW (the P&C) in partnership
with the NSW Department of Education’s Rural & Distance Education team, this one-hour Zoom
webinar at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday 6 August 2020 has been specially created to give parents and
carers a working understanding of the technology most commonly used in NSW public schools.
In this easy-to-access online event the following will be covered:
the common technology platforms used in public schools;
the decisions schools make when they are selecting a technology product;
where you can access more information;
‘deep dives’ into both GSuite for Education and O�ce 365, including how to check for your
child’s upcoming work and submitting work; and
general questions about GSuite for Education and Microsoft O�ce365.
Find out more, meet your presenters and reserve your place for Technology for parents and
carers on the P&C’s Zoom registration. Book early! This is bound to be popular.
Learning Together - Education Week 2020Wamberal Public School is getting ready to celebrate the achievements of our students, teachers,
parents and community next week for Education Week. Our planned activities embrace this
year’s theme of ‘Learning Together’. Throughout the week, students will engage in activities that
require them to re�ect on their educational journey in 2020 and acknowledge the people who
have contributed to their learning. The week will culminate with a special edition of our online
assembly next Friday.
School ActivitiesIt is wonderful to see many activities returning to our school days that had been put on hold
during Term 2. Tryouts for sports gala days are beginning to be announced, Koori Choir have
been rehearsing with Mrs Hardy, Mr Foyel has recommenced chess club and the debating team
have their �rst round in the coming weeks. We thank the teachers for their commitment to
providing exciting opportunities and wish our students all the best in their competitions.
Have a great week everyone.
Jane Rees and Kirsten Blake
Deputy Principals
Library NewsLibrary News
Term 3 Week 2Hello readers,
Library Loans for StudentsYAY! Students can now borrow Library books. Please ensure that all overdue items have been
returned. K-2 students need a Library bag.
Library BagsDo you have unused Library bags at your house that you could donate for younger students to
use? We are always running out of spare Library bags to share with students who have lost or
forgotten their own. Please deliver any donations through your child to the Library or to the front
o�ce.
Library Overdue LoansPlease return all overdue Library books.
Scholastic Book Club Issue 5Scholastic Book Club Issue 5 orders will be due by Monday 10th August. Please note that titles
promoted for older students in the 12+ section may not be suitable for younger age groups.
Common Sense Media is a good source of reliable book reviews.
Skoolbag appPlease see the Skoolbag app for important Library updates.
Please contact me through the school’s o�ce if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay safe and Happy Reading
Mrs Knight
Teacher Librarian
Currently reading The Secrets of Magnolia Moon by Wyatt, Edwina �
P&C
Entertainment Memberships
Digital Entertainment memberships are still available, with the fundraiser o�ering a great
opportunity to support local businesses and our school at the same time.
Details: https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/344e97
Other NewsOther News
Piano Lessons are NOW also being o�ered remotely.
Wamberal Public School
Lea Ave, Wamberal NSW, Australia
02 4384 1111
www.wamberal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
