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Newsletter for 7th December 2016
STAFFING FOR 2017
At this time, there are still some decisions being made around staffing for 2017. As you are aware,
Mrs Rees and Miss Shields are leaving us at the end of the year. Their experience and dedication to
our school will be sorely missed and we wish them well in their future endeavours! Miss
Gulliford will also be moving to a new environment. Their positions will be covered by existing staff,
as we will not be able to create as many classes in the coming year.
Mrs Eddie will be returning to the school as principal, with the completion of her secondment as an
Instructional Leader. Mrs Hopcroft will resume her role as Assistant Principal.
Mrs Shields will be working across the Sunraysia schools, supporting the changes to the administra-
tive system that is a part of a state-wide program. This means that Mrs Canning, Sarah Christian,
Fiona Cullinan and Kasey Pohlner will be fulfilling administrative roles across the schools, as we try
to train as many as possible in the new system.
Current arrangements for classes will be:
K/1 - Ms Byrnes 1 / 2 - Miss Pomroy
2 /3 - Miss Suckling 3 / 4 - Miss Fernandez
Year 5 - Miss Marziano Year 6 - Mrs Halls
Please note that there may still be changes to these classes, depending upon district staffing that
remains to be filled.
Mr Gray, Mrs Farley, Mrs Garraway, Mrs Larwood, Mrs Gebert and Mr Robinson will remain with us
in their various roles, providing support, release-from-face-to-face, kitchen garden program, music,
learning support, reading recovery and library.
The Instructional Leader position for the school remains to be filled, with a decision likely to be
made before the end of the school year.
We are looking forward to an exciting year, as we manage the large number of system changes
currently being implemented across the education sector in New South Wales!
As soon as we know more definite information regarding staffing we will let you know.
Cathy Eddie
PRINCIPAL’S NEWS
Purpose Statement
Wentworth Public School prepares our students for a successful future by providing quality educational opportunities for all, which encourage life-long
learning.
We emphasize strong reading, writing and math skills, the learning of new things, getting along with others, having fun and following school values.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES
School Fees and Term 4 Kitchen Garden Fees Due
December 2016/ February 2017
Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat
4/12 5/12 6/12 7/12
Last Newsletter
today.
8/12
Presentation
Evening
6:45pm
9/12
10/1
2
11/12 12/12 13/12
Year 6
Farewell
5:45pm
Year 3-4 Disco
7:30 to 8:30pm
14/12
End of Year Fun
Day
15/12 16/12
Term 4 Ends
17/1
2
1/2/2017
Staff
Development
Day
2/2
Staff
Development
Day
3/2
Staff
Development Day
Uniform Orders
available for
pickup 8:30am to
3:30pm
4/2
5/2 6/2
Year 1-6
Commence
7/2 8/2
Kinder Commence
9/2 10/2 11/2
This Week’s Newsletter
Attachments
Receipts
Mosquito Information
Graduate Profile
When I leave Wentworth Public School, I want to love to learn new things and be able to complete reading, writing and numeracy tasks confidently. I want to be respectful of myself and others and
have good communication skills.
URGENT CANTEEN NEWS
The canteen is in urgent need of a canteen manager. Kathryn will not be the manager next year. If
you think you could help as canteen manager please let the office know or Kathryn Baird.
NSW TEACHER FEDERATION STOPWORK MEETING
Federation has called a stop work meeting to enable a vote by all members on the terms and
conditions of a new award and a campaign to address workload. The meeting is scheduled for
Thursday 8th December. Wentworth Public School will have minimal disruption on Thursday morning
and all students will be supervised adequately. Thank you for your cooperation.
ALL PRIMARY CLASSES NEWS - YEAR 6 FAREWELL DINNER
Year 6 Farewell Formal Aspect: Year 5’s and 6’s please note the farewell commences at 5:45pm on
Tuesday 13th December at the Wentworth Town Hall. The program for the evening commences with
a brief introduction, followed by a wonderful meal pre-prepared by Ruth and the Year 5’s. This is
followed by a special presentation to the Year 6’s and their farewell speeches. Finishing off with
the traditional disco.
As part of our Year 6 Farewell Dinner celebrations, Year 3 and 4 are invited to attend the
traditional disco. The disco begins at 7.30pm and runs until 8.30pm. There is an entry fee of $5 per
student.
LIBRARY NEWS
A reminder that all Library books must be returned to school by Monday 13th December
This is so they can be stored and ready for the New Year, so please keep looking at home
Thank you to everyone who has already returned books back to the library and to those who have
borrowed through the year.
I wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and the best start to 2017.
See you all next year!
Regards and Merry Christmas
Tamie Farley
MUSIC LESSONS WITH LOUISE JUDD 2017
Louise Judd is taking enrolments for music lessons in 2017. Lessons are available in Piano, Keyboard,
Flute, clarinet and saxophone. Commencing Term 1 2017. Please contact Louise on 0408596944
for further details
CASUAL DRESS THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER
Please note students can wear casual dress on Thursday 8th December. This will allow all students
to have clean school uniforms for the Presentation event that evening. Remember students need to
be at the tennis club by 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start.
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Music Performance
Featuring:
A modern string ensemble performing Viva La Viva
Miss Marzie’s class – Seven Nations Army
K-2 – Walk The Dinosaur
Where: In the Hall
When: Wednesday 14th Dec at 9:30 am
WENTWORTH CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT
Wentworth Carols by Candlelight on Sunday 11th December at the Town Hall.
Cheryl Vines is organising a Nativity Play to be performed at the Wentworth Carols by Candlelight
this Sunday and would appreciate any child who would like to be involved to phone her on
0428522969. There will be a run through of the play at 6.30pm followed by a BBQ at 7.00pm.
(free BBQ and drink for the children). Carols start at 8.00pm
WENTWORTH PRE-SCHOOL
As of 2017 our pre-school has extended the 3-4 year old session on a Thursday. It will now be
8.45am to 3.15pm.
For information phone:
Kayla Martin Director/Teacher
Wentworth District Pre-School
38 Murray Street, Wentworth
0350273067
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ONLINE PAYMENTS
Website: www.wentworth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Thank you to those parents who have used the new online payment system. By mid next year this
will be the only way you will be able pay directly into the school
account.
If you have misplaced the instructions please contact the school.
SUMMER READING CLUB
The Summer Reading Club is taking place at Wentworth Shire Libraries these Summer Holidays.
The theme for the 2016 Summer Reading Club is Heroes and Villains. Young readers will be
encouraged to engage with a variety of traditional and non-traditional heroes and heroines as they
explore the themes and conventions associated with super and everyday heroes, and their
villainous counterparts.
At Wentworth, Dareton and Buronga Libraries, Summer Reading Club activities will run from
Friday 2 December until Monday 30 January 2017. To launch the Summer Reading Club at our
libraries will be hosting a Summer Reading Club Welcome and Registration Session on Friday 2
December from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
Registration is FREE! When participants register at our library they will receive a Summer
Reading Club pack. Alternatively, they can also register through Summer Reading Club website at
www.summerreadingclub.org.au
National prizes are also up for grabs for those who participate in the online activities.
For more information on this year’s Summer Reading Club, please contact Alison Curry on
50233078 or by email: [email protected]
Alison Curry— Branch Officer
Buronga Library
UNIFORM ORDERS
These uniform orders will be available to be picked up on Friday 3rd February between 8:30am
to 3:30pm.
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CANTEEN NEWS
One more week of canteen for this year! As mentioned last week, I have reduced ordering of stock
and therefore some items on the menu will run out. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Please note we are out of Chocolate milk, however there is still Strawberry milk available!
**Last Canteen Day and Donut Day will be 9th December**
Canteen in 2017 ??
If you would like the canteen to remain open next year, we need more volunteers. Just one Friday
each term!! Without more volunteers on the list, the canteen will be closed regularly.
The P&C are also looking for someone to take on the role of canteen manager. This is a great way
to be involved in your child’s school. If you’re interested and want to know more about what is
involved, please feel free to contact me any time.
The canteen will not be opening in 2017 if this position is not filled.
Kathryn
040 784 7717
9th Dec Kathryn Baird Kylie Heywood
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The Xmas raffle will be drawn this Thursday, at school presentation
night.
We will be selling tickets on entry, for those people who have not yet had a chance to
purchase any.
Thanks to the fantastic hamper and voucher donations, we’d like to let you know some
changes to the prizes:
1st prize- $150 cash & Crown Hotel meal voucher (value $100)
2nd prize- $100 Coles Myer voucher & Sturt Hotel meal voucher (value $50)
3rd prize- $50 Ritchies voucher, Royal Hotel meal voucher (value $30),
small Xmas hamper
4th & 5th prizes- large Xmas hamper
Thank you for all your work with this raffle, with proceeds going towards the play and fitness
equipment for the school oval
Op Shop Gives $1000 to the Wentworth Public School!
We’d like to offer a huge thank you to the Wentworth Op
Shop for granting $1000 to our school oval equipment project. Last night we
attended a Rotary Club dinner to accept this money and spoke about the pro-
ject, particularly the fantastic fundraising work being done by the children
and families.
A big congratulations and thanks to all of the students who have worked in the
Op Shop with the volunteer ladies, as well as Ruth for co-ordinating.
Your hours spent organising the clothes, and being involved in sales and
customer service have no doubt helped to make this happen. Well done!
Contact: Amber Baird 0428272271
And the 2016 fundraising total is…
We will update you all about the total amount of money raised this year, as well as share
an image (example only) of the play and fitness equipment we are working towards.
This information will also be in the school magazine.
Hint- we have surpassed by a long way our intended goal of raising $5000 for the year…
Christmas ‘round the Corner
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K/1 B NEWS
Hello everyone! Our final weeks of the school year have been busier than ever! A big thank you to the
P&C for organising yet another fantastic meal deal! It was great to see so many students supporting
our school fundraising initiatives.
This Thursday we have our annual presentation evening at the tennis club. As all students need to be
in their uniform on the night, students are able to wear casual dress to school on this day.
A few reminders:
This Thursday will be the last day to swap readers. We will collect these the following Thursday
(week 10).
All library books were due this Monday. We still have many books out on loan and it would be
fantastic to see all of these returned as soon as possible. Miss Gulliford has a list of students
with overdue books so please see her if concerned.
To celebrate our time together in K/1, we will be having a class party next Thursday. We hope to have
a few snacks and a bit of dancing and singing to celebrate the great times we have had this year. As
this is our last newsletter item, we both wanted to extend a huge thank you to everyone who was a
part of this amazing year. To all students, parents, carers, teachers and helpers, you have all
contributed to make the K/1 class such a special group to be a part of.
Emma Gulliford & Leanne Byrnes
YEAR 1/2S NEWS
Well it’s hard to believe we are coming to the end of another school year. The children are
exhausted and are ready for the long summer break coming up at the end of next week. As you
already know I will be moving on at the end of this year. It is time for a change and I will not be
teaching at Wentworth Public School next year. I have chosen to do a few months travelling overseas
and then I will be around all the schools doing some casual teaching. Later on next year I may call
into Wentworth Public when needed and say hello. I would really like to say a big thank you to the
amazing team at Wentworth; all the teachers, parents and the community. Your amazing support this
year and over my time at Wentworth Public has been fantastic. I have really enjoyed teaching your
children and learning a lot about myself along the way. I will be taking with me a lot of amazing
memories.
Don’t forget that 1/2S is having a class party tomorrow to celebrate achieving 400 certificates on
our rewards chart. If the children could please bring along a plate of food it would be greatly
appreciated. I will be providing the drinks and party games. Lots of prizes to be won!
I hope you are all coming along to the school presentation tomorrow night at the Wentworth Tennis
Club rooms. Children need to be seated ready at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. It should be a fantastic
night!
A few reminders: All library books and readers need to be returned this week. Please give your house
a good thorough search to check if you have any outstanding books
* All art smocks and school hats will be sent home this Friday. Your child will be responsible
for their school hat next week.
* The end of year Fun Day is being held next Wednesday 14th December. Further information
is located in the newsletter.
* Reports are going home next Wednesday.
Merry Christmas everyone and have a safe holiday!
Jordana Shields
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YEAR 1/2R NEWS
It is that time of the year, the time I have been dreading since the beginning of the term- time to
say goodbye and as I write this, my last ever newsletter item, the tears are falling. I have had the
most wonderful year this year and I would like to thank each and every beautiful child in my class for
all their effort and hard work this year. I am so very proud of all that you have achieved.
I am very sad to be leaving Wentworth, we truly have a amazing school and a wonderful and
supportive community. I can’t believe that over 8 years has passed.
Now onto the important stuff- our class party has been postponed until tomorrow due to the
fundraiser lunch. Please bring in some party food to share and celebrate our achievements.
Presentation Evening is on tomorrow night at the Tennis club and will commence at 6:45pm. Students
are asked to wear their full school uniform, so that means that tomorrow is a casual dress day. I
would love to see everyone there, it is such a wonderful way to celebrate the achievements of our
amazing students.
Next Wednesday 14th December, we will be having our End of Year Fun Day activities. Mr Gray has
organised a range of water activities down at the pool. Students need to wear a t-shirt or rashie as
part of their swimwear.
On Wednesday there will also be a Special Music Performance before we head down to the pool.
Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy yet another wonderful performance by our talented stu-
dents.
Home readers will not go home again after Friday so please ensure that they are all returned so that
the final awards can be handed out.
Reminders:
Presentation Night tomorrow night starting at 6:45pm
Reports go home on Wednesday 14th December.
No more homereaders after Friday
End of year fun day on Wednesday- rashies or t-shirts must be worn
Special music performance on Wednesday
Friday 16th December – Casual dress day and last day of the term.
Thank you all for your wonderful support this year, your children are truly amazing and I will miss
them dearly.
Cheers
Natalie Rees
MISS POMROY’S CLASS NEWS
Wowsers! I can’t believe it is the second last week of the school year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Wentworth school community. Thank you to the
parents, carers and students who have worked with me on activities, both inside and outside the
classroom.
I look forward to seeing the smiling faces of the students at tomorrow night’s presentation evening.
It will start at 6:45pm at the Wentworth Tennis and Bowling Club. Tomorrow the students need to
wear casual dress, so they can wear their school uniforms to the presentation evening.
To celebrate the wonderful achievement of the class, we are having a class party this Friday the 9th.
Students are asked to bring in a plate of food to share with the class.
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Important Dates for the end of the term:
Year 6 Farewell Dinner Tuesday 13th December @5.45pm at the Wentworth Town Hall. Boys
to wear trousers, a button up shirt, tie and correct footwear (not sports shoes or thongs!) The
girls should have their shoulders covered and is of adequate length. Year 5’s are hosting the
event, therefore they are required to follow the dress code. The Year 3’s and 4’s are welcome
to attend the Disco part of the Year 6 Farewell beginning at 7.30pm and runs until 8.30pm
The entry fee of $5 can be paid at the door.
End of Year Fun Day activities – Wednesday 14th December. There will be water activities at
the pool. Students need to wear a t-shirt or rashie to swim.
Reports go home on Wednesday 14th December.
Friday 16th December – Casual dress day and last day of the term.
Keep smiling and have a happy and safe holiday,
Yvette Pomroy
MISS MARZIE’S CLASS NEWS
Firstly I would like to thank everyone who has been able to assist the class at some stage throughout
the year. It was and is very much appreciated. Well done to the students for coming together day
in, day out and supporting one another.
Only one and a half weeks to go before our long break. The Year 5’s are very excited about the
announcement of the 2017 school leaders at tomorrow’s Presentation Evening which is being held at
the Wentworth Tennis and Bowling Club Rooms commencing at 6:45pm. A reminder that it will be
casual dress day tomorrow due to the students being requiring to wear their full school uniform at
the presentation event. Please note that it is important that all students attend this event.
The class is buzzing with the thought of our Kris Kringle (Secret Santa). All class members now have
their name and gifts are beginning to be sent into school already. Please note that all gifts are to be
under the classes Christmas tree by no later than Monday morning next week, ready for the
students to be able to open their gifts.
A reminder of the guidelines:
The gift can be either handmade or purchased to the value of $10 and no more.
The name of the recipient is to be clearly labelled on the wrapped gift.
No one is to mention who they have.
There are still a number of other events before the end of the term:
Year 6 Farewell Dinner Tuesday 13th December @ 5:45pm at the Wentworth Town Hall. Boys
are expected to wear trousers, a button-up shirt, tie and correct footwear (not sports shoes or
thongs!) The girls should have clothing that covers their shoulders and is of an adequate length.
Year 5’s are hosting the event, therefore they are required to follow the dress code. Year 3’s
and 4’s are welcomed to attend the Disco part of the Year 6 Farewell beginning at 7:30pm and
runs until 8:30pm. The entry fee of $5 can be paid at the door.
End of Year Fun Day activities – Wednesday 14th December. There will be a variety of water
activities down at the pool. Please note are to wear a t-shirt or rashie as part of their
swimwear.
Special Music Performance – before going down to the pool on Wednesday next week, our class
will be performing a special number at a short music performance which is being held in the
school hall at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome to come along and witness the magic.
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Reports go home on Wednesday 14th December
Friday 16th December—Casual dress day and last day of the term
Reminders:
School magazine orders were due last Monday. $10 per copy
Updated diaries due Friday – last collection for the year.
Fruit donations for daily Crunch & Sip.
Any Library or class novels/books due back.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday period,
Sandra Marziano
MISS SUCKLING’S CLASS NEWS
My goodness the second last week of the term! Where has this year gone?
Firstly, a big Thanks to all the parents and carers that have supported our classroom this year. Your
help in and out of the classroom has been greatly appreciated.
Tomorrow night we have our presentation evening. The evening will commence at 6:45pm at the
Wentworth Tennis and Bowling Club. Tomorrow the students are asked to wear casual dress, as they
are required to wear their school uniforms to the presentation evening.
In our classroom we have our Christmas tree set up and all our decorations making it fell like it’s the
festive season. Our class is doing a present switch, which requires students to purchase a present
for anyone within the classroom and pop it under the tree.
The present must be for anyone in the classroom.
They only need to be wrapped and put under the Christmas tree; there is no need for a label.
Present’s should cost no more than $5
Everyone must keep what they have bought in a secret for the day we will present switch.
To reward the class for all their hard work this year, we are having a class party this Friday the 9th.
Students are asked to bring in a plate of food to share with the class.
There are still a number of other events before the end of the term:
Year 6 Farewell Dinner Tuesday 13th December @ 5:45pm at the Wentworth Town Hall. Boys
are expected to wear trousers, a button-up shirt, tie and correct footwear (not sports shoes or
thongs!) The girls should have clothing that covers their shoulders and is of an adequate length. Year
5’s are hosting the event, therefore they are required to follow the dress code. Year 3’s and 4’s are
welcomed to attend the Disco part of the Year 6 Farewell beginning at 7:30pm and runs until 8:30pm.
The entry fee of $5 can be paid at the door.
End of Year Fun Day activities – Wednesday 14th December. There will be a variety of water
activities down at the pool. Please note are to wear a t-shirt or rashie as part of their swimwear.
Special Music Performance – before going down to the pool on Wednesday next week, our class
will be performing a special number at a short music performance which is being held in the school
hall at 9:30am. Everyone is welcomed to come along and witness the magic.
Reports go home on Wednesday 14th December.
Friday 16th December – Casual dress day and last day of the term.
Have a happy and safe holiday,
Chloe Suckling
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MRS HALLS’ CLASS NEWS
This is my final newsletter item for 2016. It has been a wonderful year and I look forward to
catching up with you at presentation night tomorrow night.
Last week students were sent home overdue book notices from the library. Please ensure students
have a good look at home for any library books they may need to return. The following is a run-down
of activities that lead to the end of the year.
Presentation night is Thursday 8th of December and commences at 7pm, however students need
to arrive at 6.45 to be seated in to for the night to begin. All students must wear full school
uniform.
Year 6 relax day will be Tuesday the 13th of December. We are going yabbying at the golf club,
having takeaway for lunch and then watching a G or PG movie. Students may wear casual dress
for this day, however please ensure the clothes are sun smart.
Year 6 dinner will be held Tuesday the 13th of December in the evening. Formal dress code is in
place. The dinner commences at 5.45pm. During the Year 6 Farewell Dinner, the Year 6 students
are required to give a speech. These speeches will commence at around 6.45pm no earlier. Par-
ents/Carers are allowed to watch these speeches from the back of the room. I would like to ask
though that if anyone intends to do this could they please adhere to the same dress code as the
students. It would be unfair to have a decorated room with well dressed students and staff and
families walk in with casual clothes. Please contact me if you have any concerns about this re-
quest.
Wednesday 14th of December Fun day for the whole school and reports go home.
Friday 16th of December is the final day of school for 2016.
It is very important at this point of the year for us to remind Year 6 students to ensure they are
finishing the term strongly, following school values and maintaining their reputation as good leaders.
Have a great end of term and a safe and Merry Christmas.
Jenny Halls
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YEAR 6 LEADERS 2016
Achievement Certificates
These achievement certificates were presented to students who are finishing the year
strongly.
K/1: Lawrence Hall and Gideon Burton
1/2S: Pippa Heeps and Abigail Young
1/2R: Ford Fisher and Noel Doidge
Miss Pomroys’ Class: Haylee Darby and Colin Lawson
Miss Sucklings’ Class: Natasha Simmonds and Dakota Jones
Miss Marzies’ Class: Zannah Harmer and Drew Thompson
Mrs Halls’ Class: Olivia Humphreys and Andreana Rees-Cook
93—107 Darling Street, Wentworth
Phone: 03 50273146 or 0350273489 or Fax: 03 50273778
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.wentworth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Student of the WeekStudent of the WeekStudent of the Week
What are you looking forward to next year?What are you looking forward to next year?What are you looking forward to next year?
Charlie: Being in Year 5 with
Miss Marziano
Callan: High School
Isaiah: New teacher Noah: To learn more
Jacob: Meeting my new
teacher
Shamontay: Being a leader
Jamaya: Having a new
teacher