Weekly Message Dear Parents,

This week has been a little quieter in terms of external events, although I

must mention Grace Du who travelled to the ABC studios at Ultimo on

Wednesday to participate in the state final of the Premier’s Spelling Bee.

There were over 40 finalists in the senior section of the competition, and

Grace gained a very creditable 7th place. The standard of spelling and

complexity of the words tackled by these 11 and 12 year olds was amazing,

and I must admit that I was challenged by many of them. Well done Grace

and congratulations on your spelling prowess and your poise under pressure

as such a worthy representative of our school.

Also on Wednesday, our Year 6 Peacekeepers held a mufti day to raise

funds to support their recognition excursion later this term. The

Peacekeepers provide a very valuable service in student well being in our

school, with members on duty in the playground every day. They nprovide

advice and support to students in solving disagreements, making decisions

around game rules and ensuring that all students are safe and happy in our

playground. We thank them for the great work that they do in our school.

Congratulations are in order for Mrs Neaves, who this week received confirmation of her gaining the

Assistant Principal’s position here at Wollongong PS. This was the vacancy created by the departure of

Mr Campbell earlier this year and I’m sure you will join me in congratulating Mrs Neaves on her

appointment.

On Tuesday night our P&C had their monthly meeting, and we discussed fundraising plans for the

remainder of this year and also for 2018. I also shared with them an outline of our school plan for the next

three years and sought some initial feedback around parent concerns or requests for that plan. This will

be an ongoing discussion with P&C so if you would like some input. Please come along to our next

meeting.

WOLLONGONG PUBLIC SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

67a Church Street, Phone: 4228 9120 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 Fax: 4226 5091 Email: Wollongong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Harold Cosier Term 4, Week 5

Principal: Mr Harold Cosier

This morning we had a very moving commemoration for Remembrance Day (November 11) which falls

tomorrow. Two of our school leaders acknowledged the sacrifice paid by many Australians in war over

the years and we held a minute’s silence in their honour.

Tonight is of course Movie Night and we are looking forward to a relaxing time in the hall watching

School of Rock and munching on popcorn! Tickets are still available at the door, which will open at

6.00pm for families to claim their spot for pillows and blankets etc with the film starting at 7.00.

Next Monday Stage 2 are going to Elizabeth Farm at Rose Hill as part of their learning about early

European settlers in Australia. It is a very big day and Stage 2 students are reminded that they need to be

at school by 7.30 am so that they do not miss the bus! Students are expected home by 3.30pm.

Finally, I’d like to acknowledge the work of Mr Summerfield, our General Assistant, who, this week has

been erecting some new seating around the gardens between A and B Blocks. He has used the garden

edges as framework for the seats, which he designed and built himself.

Thanks Mr Summerfield!

Have a happy and safe weekend.

Kind regards,

Harold Cosier Principal

Awards Term 4 – Week 4

Certificate of Merit KH Felicia

KN Sophie K-1G Ghina 1D Tiarei 2G Noah 3-4HS Caroline 3-4P Clodagh 4R Heath 5-6A Max 5-6M Ali 5C Florence

Student of the Week

KN Nolan 1C Dinesh 1D Edoardo 1-2N Annie 2G Grace 3-4HS Gabriella 3-4P Sujana 4R Edie 5-6A Malcolm 5-6M Jacob 5C Anika

DOLLARMITE SCHOOL BANKING Friday 1st December will be the final day for Dollarmite school banking.

Please Note: As of 2018, WPS will no longer be processing the Dollarmite school

banking. All deposits should be made directly to the Commonwealth Bank.

Movie Night is Tonight (Friday 10th Nov) in the school hall. School of Rock (PG)

$10 each or $30 family which includes popcorn, bottle of water and glow stick.

Doors open 6pm, movie starts 7pm.

If you haven't already purchased tickets, they will be available at the door from 6pm.

Eat dinner before you come, snacks drinks 2018 Calendars and raffle tickets will be available for

purchase.

Don't forget to bring a chair or beanbag! (Lower chairs best if you want to sit closer)

If anyone wants to be a helper, please come just before 6 and make yourself known!!

Thanks,

Wollongong Public School P&C

‘THUNDER ROCK’ Band

Due to their hard work and commitment, Ava, Keeleigh, Matthew and Akira qualified to perform at Hurstville Entertainment Centre in the Music Bus Band Slam National Competition.

On Sunday 5th November, their band 'Thunder Rock' performed Katy Perry's 'Chained to the Rhythm'. The children thoroughly enjoyed the stage experience as their proud families cheered on, waving 'Thunder Rock' signs! We were all impressed with the extraordinary talent from the Wollongong region.

CALENDAR

Term 4, Week 5

Monday Nov 6th

Tuesday, Nov 7th Interrelate Year 6

Wednesday, Nov 8th

Interrelate Year 5 Peacekeepers Mufti Day – gold coin donation

Thursday, Nov 9th

Friday, Nov 10th PSSA Sport

Term 4, Week 6

Monday Nov 13th Stage 2 excursion – Elizabeth Farm

Tuesday, Nov 14th Interrelate Year 6

Wednesday, Nov 15th

Thursday, Nov 16th

Friday, Nov 17th PSSA Sport

Term 4, Week 7

Monday Nov 20th

Tuesday, Nov 21st

Wednesday, Nov 22nd

Thursday, Nov 23rd

Friday, Nov 24th PSSA Sport

Term 4, Week 8

Monday Nov 20th

Tuesday, Nov 21st

Wednesday, Nov 22nd

Thursday, Nov 23rd

Friday, Nov 24th PSSA Sport

PAYMENT REMINDERS

Year 6 Farewell $15.00 Interrelate Year 5 $21.00 Interrelate Year 6 $37.00 Maths On-line 5C & 6S $11.00 SRC ‘Colour Fun’ $3.00 Wizard of Oz on Stage $10.00 PSSA (participating students) $35.00 OVERDUE Stage 2 Excursion- Elizabeth Farm $35.00 OVERDUE

Please make sure a signed permission note is returned to the school office when making ALL payments (cash, cheque and on-line). It stops a lot of stress and confusion in the office and for your child.

Thank you to the students who entered all the amazing artworks of Wollongong! (You have automatically

been entered into raffle below)

Students voted on their favourite artworks and those masterpieces have been used to create an amazing

Calendar – the result is a professional and heart-warming result!

Any parent, grandparent or resident of Wollongong would be proud to display this Calendar on their wall.

It’s a beautiful Christmas present – and you are supporting the school!

The A4 size Wall Calendars are for sale: $20 each from the office – cash or cheque only! We have only printed a limited number of Calendars so to secure yours today please complete the below

form and return it to the Office with cash or a cheque (no online payments!)

Each calendar purchase puts you in the draw to win some amazing prizes: 2 x 18 holes of golf including buggy hire at Wollongong Golf Club worth $360

2 x 12 month Gym memberships @ Wollongong PCYC worth $330

1 x group Yoga session with Fran (Invite up to 10 people, on a Monday evening) worth $150

2 x tickets to Jamberoo Action Park worth $120

1 x Family pass to Symbio Zoo worth $94

1 x Family pass to Obstacool Wollongong on 18 or 19 November 2017 worth $50 (This prize will be drawn 3rd Nov)

1 x $50 dinner/drinks voucher for Coldwater Creek, bar & restaurant at Sage Hotel Wollongong

1 x $50 Woolworths voucher

1 x $50 Artspace Studio for Kids Voucher (Big Fat Smile, Corrimal)

1 x $50 Bunnings voucher

With further prizes to come!

Calendar Order Form

My name: My ph no:

My Child’s name: My Child’s class:

Number of Calendars I will purchase: Total amount enclosed (cash or cheque): $

(Cheques to be made out to Wollongong Public School P&C) As this is a P&C organised event NO online payments, cash or cheque only