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Athletics Carnival

Good luck to all of the competitors for tomorrow’s carnival. I know the organisers are trying a new program that will try to encourage more participation and have children being more active on the day. The teachers and I just love seeing children participate, enjoy a friendly, happy and healthy lifestyle. I hope as many family members as possible can join us on the day. I know your children would love to have you visit and see them in action. Just come for lunch if you are working. Thank you in advance to our P&C, Nicole our Canteen Manager and any volunteers who assist on the day. Good luck to our carnival organisers Mrs Gowan and Mrs Darcy.

Dance Festival

Good luck to our four dance groups who will perform in Kempsey next Wednesday during the day and in the evening. I can’t wait to see the dances on the night. I know the parents of our children and I will be incredibly proud of you all. It is a tremendous experience to be involved in and a massive thank you must go to our dedicated dance teachers who spend many, many lunch times choreographing and practising the routines. Thank you Mrs Dignum, Miss Hollis, Mrs Falk, Mrs Johnston and Mrs Barnett for all your talents, time and effort.

Staffing

We will welcome back Mr Baker tomorrow from his fantastic overseas trip. I’m looking forward to hearing of his adventures. I would like to thank Mrs Wagg-Muir who has relieved admirably as Assistant Principal for the past seven weeks and wish Mrs Davison all the best as she goes on maternity leave.

Assembly of Excellence

Students will be receiving notes shortly to invite parents to our Semester 1 Assembly of Excellence. We have added an Encouragement award for each class this year. The assembly will commence at 9:30am on Tuesday 25. Our Choir and Stage 1 Dance Group will also perform.

P&C Meeting

There will be a P&C meeting this evening in the staffroom commencing at 7pm sharp. All are welcome to attend.

NAIDOC Week

I know our Aboriginal committee have been working very hard on these activities. The NAIDOC assembly will commence at 10am on Thursday 27 June. There will be cultural activities throughout the week and a Flag Raising ceremony on Monday 24 June. Visitors are more than welcome to join us for our NAIDOC assembly.

Year 3 Glasshouse Excursion

Year 3 students enjoyed a great show, ’Muckheap’, in Port Macquarie on Tuesday. Thank you Mrs Muir for organising this event.

K-2 Disco

The WPS staff and P&C will run a K-2 disco on Thursday 27 June. These are brilliant social occasions for our young children. The disco will commence at 4:30pm and conclude at 5.45pm. For safety reasons all children must be collected promptly at 5.45pm.

Life Education

Healthy Harold will leave WPS next week. K-2KD, 5EC, 2HL, 6JS, 3MJ, 3-6KH, 6AK, 5/6WH, 3EM and 1JL will have their Life Education lesson next week. Farewell Healthy Harold. See you next year.

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Sport

Talented tennis players, nice shirts and lucky hat

Tennis - Congratulations to our WPS Tennis team who defeated Sawtell P.S (4 sets all, 36 – 29 games) last week to become the Lower North Coast Champions! Well done Connor M, Tony T, Piper T and Rhianna T!

Cross Country - Congratulations to Rhianna T and Lachlan W who attended the North Coast Cross Country Carnival in Lismore last Friday. Both competitors ran a terrific race.

Netball - Well done to our WPS netball team who have won through to Round 4 of the PSSA knockout after defeating Port Macquarie P.S. and North Haven P.S.

Hockey - All the best to Jessie W who will attend the 12yrs girls state hockey carnival in Grafton this Friday and to David H and Tony T who will travel to Dubbo next week to compete at the 12yrs boys Rugby League state carnival.

Touch Football - Good Luck to Tony T, Sam I, Jack P and Rhianna T who will attend North Coast Touch Football trials in Grafton.

Soccer - Good luck to the WPS boys and girls soccer teams who will play Beechwood P.S next Tuesday in Round 1 of the PSSA knockout.

I received a lovely email congratulating one of our students Bailey P. The email was from the Assistant Principal of Sawtell PS who was the convenor of the North Coast AFL team. He said “Bailey was an outstanding representative for your school, always competing at a high level and with great sportsmanship. As a coach I was impressed with his ability to follow instructions and ask for advice on how to improve his role within the team. He is a credit to your school, his family and himself”. How good is that? Well done Bailey!

What makes a good book?

Books with vivid imagery, exciting stories and strong characters will not only entertain your child but set them up to enjoy reading for the rest of their life. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/zh/homework-and-study/english/my-book-club/what-makes-a-good-book-for-young-kids

Making friends

If children are happy socially they tend to be more engaged in their learning. Teaching your child about the importance of making friends is as vital as learning their ABCs. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/how-friendships-boost-your-childs-learning

-Cameron Osborne-

Wednesday 5 – Thursday 20

Life Education – Healthy Harold

Thursday 13

7.00pm P&C Meeting

Debating Gala Day Friday 14

Athletics Carnival Years 3-6 Monday 17

2.10pm Stage 3 Assembly – Class 5EC Tuesday 18

2.10pm Stage 2 Assembly – Class 3-6AR

12.00pm Girls and 1.50pm Boys Soccer vs. Beechwood

Wednesday 19

2.10pm last K-2 Assembly

Dance Festival - Kempsey Monday 24

9.00am Flag Raising Ceremony – NAIDOC

Tuesday 25

9.30am Assembly of Excellence Thursday 27

10.00am NAIDOC Assembly with Rhys Waite

Year 6 Bago Sports Gala Day

4.30pm K-2 Disco Wednesday 26

Netball Regional Final - Kempsey Friday 28

Last school day of Term 2

Rugby League vs. North Haven

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Week 4 Assembly Awards

Wauchope Wonder’s Ayden Q – 2LR

Hayley G – 4/5VH

Citizen of the Week Joseph F – KJB Molly L – KLF

Stage 1 Assembly Awards K-2KD –

KJB – Hayley B & Cheyanne E KLB – Frankie R & Hayden A

KLF – Max P & Zoe H KMM – Marney R & Shayla C

1DB – Harry S & Kurt G 1JL – Jess G & Xavier L

1KB – Tyson H & Rachel P 1KN – Ashton D & Chloe S 2NB – Jayden B & Molly C

2HL – Blade H & Zali C 2LR – Tracey B & Michael D 2MG – Charlotte M & Joel P

Work of the Week Jayden – KLF

Cooper D – KJB Ben H - KJB

Work of the Week Display

By Jayden

By Cooper

By Ben

Netball News

Last Tuesday, our girls’ netball team participated in the PSSA knockout gala day at Port Macquarie indoor stadium. Five schools from the Hastings/Camden Haven district attended. Wauchope played two games, the first was against Port Primary which we won 27-10; the second was against North Haven PS which we won narrowly 21-17. This meant we were the overall winners on the day and we now go on to the fourth round of the PSSA netball knockout against one of the Macleay area schools. Well done girls and thank you to all the parents who came to watch and cheer the girls on.

K-2 Disco – Thursday 27 June, 2013

The K-2 teachers are holding a Disco for children in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 with the support of our P & C. It will be held in the new school hall. The disco will start at 4:30pm and finish at 5:45pm. The cost for this activity is $5.00 per child and includes a packet of chips and a drink. All money raised will go back into purchasing resources for your child’s classroom. Children will need to be escorted to and from the Disco by a supervising adult. So, get their dancing shoes out and send them along for a great time!!

-Mr Beard and the K-2 Staff-

Woolworths Earn & Learn program

As you know, our school has been participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. The program has now finished for this year, so a big thanks to everyone who supported our school. We’re now at the important stage of the program where Points Sheets are collected and lodged as our Earn & Learn claim. We will then be able

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to get new educational equipment for our school. The more we collect, the more we can redeem. So this week please send in your Woolworths Earn & Learn Points Sheets and any loose Earn & Learn Points Stickers you may have. Remember to check your handbag, the car glove box or they maybe stuck on the fridge. Every little bit helps. Thanks again for all your support!

Multicultural Public Speaking

Congratulations to all the participants in Stage 2 and Stage 3 Multicultural Speaking Competition. Ms Henry and Mrs Muir were very impressed with the quality of the content of all speeches. Our Stage 2 winners are Ebony D from 3/4HS and Josh G from 4VM. Our Stage 3 winners are Ivy M from 5/6WH and Amelia S from 5/6WH. These children will be representing Wauchope Public School at Port Macquarie Public School on Wednesday 26 June 2013.

-Ms Henry and Mrs Muir- Multicultural Public Speaking Co Coordinators

You are invited to NAIDOC Week at Wauchope Public School When: Monday 24 June to Friday 28 June 2013 What: Cultural Workshops on Monday and Thursday with Rhys Waite for K-6

Flag Raising Ceremony at 9.00am Monday 24 June

NAIDOC Week Assembly 10.00am Thursday 27 June

followed by morning tea in the old hall for parents, friends and special guests. Face painting, displays of children’s artwork and games. Cost: $2.00 for the Cultural Workshop per student to be paid to the class teacher.

P & C General Meeting - The Wauchope Public School P & C General meeting is being held tonight, Thursday 13 June 2013 at 7pm in the schools staffroom.

Everyone is welcome to attend. If you require any further information, please contact Brenda Wright, Secretary of WPS P & C on 0400 452 273.

Fete Meeting - The next Fete meeting is being held on Thursday, 27 June 2013 at 7pm at the Wauchope Country Club. We are looking forward to seeing lots of new faces.

Change of time - WOOSH Meeting - The next Woosh meeting is being held tonight, Thursday 13 June 2013, at 5.30pm in the schools staffroom.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Athletics Carnival Years 3-6 – Our Athletics Carnival Years 3-6 will be held on Friday 14 June 2013.

Special Breakfast Menu 3-6 Sports Carnival 14 June 2013

Bacon & Egg Roll - $3.00 each Available from 9.00am at the grounds.

The 3-6 Athletics Carnival canteen menu was sent home early this week. If your child didn’t receive one please ask for a copy at the schools front office. Please note - No lunch orders will be taken on the day. All food will be available at the ground.

We are seeking volunteers to assist in the Canteen. If you are able to help on the day, please contact Nicole O’Hagan (Canteen Manager).

School Fete - Our School Fete is a huge event and requires lots and lots of volunteers for the day. We require stall managers for the day: Craft, second hand toys and books, lollies, nail bling, chocolate wheel, monster raffle, just to name a few.

19 October 2013 - 9am till 2pm STORE MANAGER’S NEEDED

If you are able to be a store manager, please contact Jo: 0417852777 or Kim: 0408861898.

July Vacation Care and Pupil Free Day Term 3 2013 - Woosh July Vacation Care (which is Monday 1 July to Friday 12 July) as well as the Pupil Free Day – Monday July 15 is up on the board in the Woosh room now. Please come into the centre and place your child’s name on the list with the required days clearly ticked. The closing date for all registrations is Friday June 7 2013. As we have to undergo a priority procedure, please phone Miss Alex on 0412 852 441 at the centre for availability after Tuesday the 11 June.

Thank you , the Woosh Committee

New to Recess and Lunch - Warm tomato or chicken noodle soup and bread roll $2.00. This will be available at recess and lunch every day.

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Winter Menu 2013 1 June to 31 August 2013

Bacon Roll $2.00

Tomato or Chicken Soup and a Bread Roll $2.00

Chicken Corn & Cheese Roll (Mrs Macs) $2.50

Beef & Cheese Pie (Mrs Macs) $3.00

Chicken Avocado and Cheese Grilled Wrap with Sweet Chilli Sauce $4.50

Avocado Tomato & Cheese Grilled Wrap with Sweet Chilli Sauce $4.50

Smoked Salmon, Red Onion & Cream Cheese Toasted Sandwich with Gherkin Relish $4.00

Kings Fried Rice (vegetarian & gluten free) $3.00

Kings Potato Bake $3.00

Kings Singapore Noodles $3.00

Enjoy! These items are in addition to our usual menu.

Canteen Roster Term 2 Week 8

Monday 17 P Marsden Tuesday 18 L Stewart Wednesday 19 S Fraser & S Reynolds Thursday 20 L Stewart & S Lyon Friday 21 K Kucera & L Brady

In case you are unable to work on your allocated day please contact the Canteen Manager, Ms Nicole O’Hagan prior to the day you are working, to enable her to organise a replacement.

Thank You P&C Association

REMEMBER TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO OUR SCHOOL

Healthy Harold – with class KLB

School Environment Team

The WPS ‘Ground Crew’ are a group of nine very hard working and extremely dedicated Year 6 boys. Every Friday, for the past five months the boys work up a sweat and get their hands dirty beautifying our school grounds. The garden along the front of our school shows their great handy work. Recently, WPS received a generous donation of a truckload of mulch from Jeff Roberts of ‘Mid North Coast Tree Services’. Thanks Jeff, the school is going to look even better as the Ground Crew continue their work.