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16 Smith Rd, Elermore Vale, NSW 2287 Ph: 02 49559963 or 02 49516669 Fax: 02 49502179 Email: [email protected]. Website: https://wallsends-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Week 9 Term 1 2019 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.
Principal’s Reflections What a wonderful Election Day we had on Saturday! Thank you to all our hardworking volunteers who made the day so successful. We have received some lovely feedback about our cooking, our cakes and our book stall. A very successful day! Thank you! A reminder to all students and parents that when the witches hats are out on the pebblecrete this is a sign to stay off the area as it is dangerous and slippery. Please don’t even walk across the area. Please go around the area for your own safety. We wish the students all the very best as they represent the school at the AFL Hunter trials today. Have a great week, Colleen Innes (Relieving Principal)
Election Day Huge Success
Thank you to everyone who supported our Election Day Fundraising event last Saturday. Thank you to everyone who donated books, who baked, and who volunteered time. You could feel and see the Community Spirit first hand :) Many positive compliments received from those voting on the day. Well done to our wonderful P&C volunteers. A first rate effort everyone. Congratulations team. Yours in public education Christopher Parkinson
M.L.M.Ed.; Ed. Studies.; B. Ed.; Dip.Teach.
Principal
Day This week is Week 9 Term 1 Commencing Monday March 25.
Next week is Week 10 Term 1 Commencing Monday 1 April.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday School Banking Knockout Soccer Game Ulinga Park
Cardiff
School Banking
Sports News…
WSPS Cross Country
Our recent school cross country featured near-perfect running conditions, enthusiastic participation and
boisterous crowd support. It was a magnificent morning! Ribbons were presented at last week’s Primary
assembly.
Congratulations to the following placegetters (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in each age category:
8 year girls: Gabi Holland, Phoebe Johnston, Penelope Taylor
8 year boys: Hayden Morris, Archie Bartlett, Ryan Gandy
9 year girls: Ella Morrison, Penny Vogt, Bodella Widders
9 year boys: Eamon Gallard, Connor Mahoney, Harper Smith
10 year girls: Amy Disher, Abigail Hicks, Charlotte Seethaler
10 year boys: Riley Bull, Ashton Gibson, Harry Barnden Brennan
11 year girls: Ayla Stevens, Isabella Nunes, Caliya Greentree
11 year boys: Zane Gallard, Toby Tzaros, Tyler Graham
12+ year girls: Zoe Holland, Taliah Smith, Makenna Fry
12+ year boys: Max Miller, Tate Pinchen, Malachi Evans
With the fastest times in our Junior age groups (8-10years), Amy Disher and Eamon Gallard became our
Junior Cross Country Champions. In our Senior age bracket (11+ years), it was Zoe Holland and Zane
Gallard who became Senior Cross Country Champions with their blistering runs. Hunter House won the
carnival with their high participation, great results and impressive cheering.
Based on their School Cross Country times, 32 of our students have qualified to represent WSPS at the
Crossroads Zone Carnival in early Term 2. These students received their permission notes and information
sheets last week. We wish these runners well with their continued training as they prepare for Zone.
P & C News… Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7pm in the Staff room. Next meeting is Tuesday 21st May due to the April school holidays, everyone is welcome. If you have any questions or suggestions and cannot attend our meetings, please send them to email: [email protected] as we would love to hear from you. Fundraising - Term 1
Election Day – was a huge success making a total profit of $3,437.00 for our wonderful school. Thank you to all of our fabulous volunteers without you this could not be possible.
Silent Disco – Thursday 11th April 2019, volunteers needed for BBQ duties, Canteen & tidy up. (A note will come home with your child in the next few days).
Easter Raffle Tickets - your child has been given a book of Easter Raffle Tickets to sell. You can purchase individual or books of raffle tickets online via the Qkr! app or you can send in cash with the sold ticket stubs. If you sell them all and require more books please ask at the office for extras.
Return all raffle books sold or unsold to the Office by Thursday 11th April. Please ensure your child’s name and class is on the front cover page of the raffle tickets and if paid using Qkr! please indicate that on the cover also.
We require Easter raffle donations such as Easter eggs, baskets/cellophane, Easter books/craft etc. The raffle will be drawn on Friday 12th April during assembly. If you are free to volunteer on any of these events, please email [email protected] or fill in the note. 2019-2020 Entertainment Book The Entertainment Book (digital & hard copy) is available NOW to pre-order by following the link - www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/348o67 If you pre-order before the 4th April you will receive additional bonus offerings to use, including a buy one meal get one free at Customs House Hotel and buy one meal get one free at Boho Black Cafe at Glendale. For those that pre-order before the 4th April (both hard copy and digital) your additional bonus offerings will be sent home with your child on Monday 8th April. Those that pre-order a hard copy book you will receive them on Monday 8th April as well. This year we will NOT be sending a book home with every family, but should you wish to purchase one ($65) they will be available at the Office from the 8th April and payment can be made via Qkr! app before you pick the book up. A display book will also be available in the reception area of the office for you to view. Information brochures are available in the office now providing details about what the Entertainment Book is and how it works. The brochure gives all the details on how to purchase the book or digital version online. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the P&C Secretary - Kylie Hale via email [email protected]. The Athletes Foot School Reward Program If you are purchasing school shoes from The Athletes Foot don’t forget to mention Wallsend South Public School at the time of purchase. The Athletes Foot at Glendale, Kotara, Charlestown Square or Green Hills will donate $5 from any pair of new shoes purchased by a student, family member or friend when our School’s name is mentioned. Over the past 12 months we’ve received $450 from The Athlete’s Foot to spend on school resources.
RETURN AND EARN – Supporting our P & C
By recycling cans and bottles at local return and earn centres, you now have the opportunity to save our environment while supporting our school. Our hard working P&C committee have produced and printed a business card for every family to make the process easy. It would be great if families could scan the school barcode every now and then, which will deposit 10c per can/bottle into our P&C funds. All money raised by our P&C comes back to our school in the form of technology, updating equipment,
maintenance and refurbishment of grounds and facilities, and a lot more. Thanks in advance for any support you may be able to provide with this venture. If you require a card please see the Office to obtain one.
Ritchies Community Benefit card When shopping at Ritchies and by using a community benefit card linked to Wallsend South Public School then Ritchies will donate money back to us. These cards can be used at ANY Ritchies IGA store, supermarket or liquor throughout NSW, VIC and QLD by our staff, students and their families. If you would like to support us and you don’t already have a CB card please collect one at the registers next time you shop at ANY Ritchies store to use every time you shop. All you do is nominate Wallsend South Public School, It’s that easy!
Canteen News…
Our Canteen is in the process of putting our Menu on the Qkr! App as from Term 2 we will be on-line. So all you will need to do is place your child’s order via Qkr! App and we will process the order. Volunteers Needed… our Canteen needs your help. Each year a number of helpers leave and new helpers are always required to enable the smooth operation of the Canteen. The Canteen is run by our P&C Committee, operating five days a week with our supervisor Nicole Quinn and volunteers. Canteen profits are donated back to the P&C providing benefits to the school community. Our canteen provides a valuable service to the school, offering students and staff a variety of healthy food options available and at very reasonable prices. Volunteering in the canteen gives you an opportunity to meet other parents in an enjoyable and social environment. No skills are required as we provide all training. We also provide lunch and a drink.
We would really appreciate any assistance you are able to offer. If you are able to help, please contact Nicole Quinn on 0438 538 531, or at the school office or email [email protected]. This weeks volunteers are:
Mon 25th March Tues 26thMarch Wed 27th March Thurs 28th March Fri 29th March
Bridget Lenehan Julie Dann Jane Peck Jemma Greentree
Caran Playton Jodie O
Jamie Matthews Trina Gebhard
News… As per our new 2019 operating times, the Uniform Shop will now be closed on a Wednesday afternoon for the remainder of Term 1. Please note you are still able to visit the shop on a Tuesday or Friday morning 8:45 am to 9:15 am each week this term. Alternatively please lodge your order online via our Qkr! app and we will deliver to your child’s classroom. Please allow approx. 2 school days for delivery. The shop will reopen on a Wednesday afternoon again in May. Thanks for supporting our uniform shop! This weeks volunteers are:
Tuesday 26th March 8:45 am – 9:15 am
Friday 29th March 8:45 am – 9:15 am
Rachel Hawkins Jemma Greentree R: Kylie Hale
Helen Taylor Jess Lillicrap R: Kim O’Connor
From Your Uniform Shop Committee
$ School Banking News $$$
$$$ School Banking News $$$
Banking day is every Friday during the school Term. Please do not forget to bring in your bank book to hand in to your class teacher or leave it at the Office before 9am. Our school banking record is 146 deposits & we would love to beat it this year! Can we beat it…yes we can! Woohoo…what a fantastic effort with a total of 97 students banking & a total of $383.55 deposited…! The class with the most deposits was 2J congratulations...!!!
Year Students Banked
– 14/12/18
Term 1 Student Deposits
Kindergarten 9 Week 1 55
Year 1 18 Week 2 63
Year 2 19 Week 3 104
Year 3 15 Week 4 100
Year 4 10 Week 5 105
Year 5 17 Week 6 101
Year 6 4 Week 7 93
Ex-students / Siblings
3 Week 8 97
Week 9
Term 1 Rewards (Collect 10 Silver tokens then redeem)
Scented Stackable Highlighter Snowy Origami Set
Keep on banking! From your School Banking Team
We are looking for another school banking volunteer to join our team - if you are free on Friday mornings from 9 am - 10:30 am please email [email protected].
This weeks volunteers are:
Friday 29th March - 9am – 10:30 am
Holly Spannenberg, Leah Walker, Shannon Smith, Megan Welsh & Leanne Outram
Community News
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