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Newsletter 6th May 2019 Term 2 Week 2

Principal’s Report

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope everyone had a wonderful break and were able to spend some quality time with their loved

ones. We are looking forward to another fantastic term.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Dawn Service and the ANZAC Day March. It was wonderful to have so many stu-

dents representing our school with pride and paying their respects on such a momentous day.

We finished Term 1 on a high with our Grandparents Day and Easter Hat Parade followed by Year 6's annual Mini Fete. The

school was a buzz with excitement as children went from stall to stall spending their money and helping to raise funds for the

Year 6 farewell and end of year gift to the school.

New staff

Term 2 is set to be another busy term. We begin by welcoming Mrs Michelle Freund who has gained the position of Teacher

Librarian, replacing Mrs Ros Beard. Mrs Amber Pederson also joins out team as our Learning and Support Teacher. She will

be working across K-6 to support both students and teachers.

Attendance

As the new term begins I would like to remind you that you are required to notify the school if your child is absent from

school. Once rolls are marked an SMS will be sent to any parents and/or carers of students who are not present at school.

Parents and carers are required to provide a reason for their child's absence either by replying to the text, using the school

app or sending a note to school.

Athletics Carnival

Our Athletics Carnival took place last Friday at Baxter Field Marks Point. It was fantastic to see so many students participating

in the different events. A massive thank you to all of the wonderful parents and family members who helped out on the day. It

is impossible for events like this to happen without the support of our community. Thank you.

Year 5 Entry to an Opportunity Class for 2020

Opportunity classes located in 75 NSW government primary schools cater for Year 5 and Year 6 academically gifted and tal-

ented students. These classes help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented stu-

dents and using specialised teaching methods and educational materials at the appropriate level. Online applications are open

from the 30th of April until the 17th of May for students who are wishing to apply for Year 5 entry into an opportunity class

in 2020. An intention to apply letter will be sent home with students in Year 4. If you are considering applying this letter will

need to be returned to the school. Additional information is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-

high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

Automatic Gates

Automatic gates have recently been installed in the Augusta St and Jones

Ave staff car parks. Only staff and authorised personnel will have access to

these car parks.

Kiss and Drop Zone

Please note that the Kiss and Drop zone is only to be used for a maximum

of 2 minutes and you are expected to be no more than 3m from your car.

We are all responsible for keeping our children safe, particularly at busy

drop off and pick up times.

Looking forward to a wonderful term.

Regards,

Alissa Simmons

Assistant Principal

Upcoming Events

Tue

07/05/2019

Zone Cross Country

Wed

08/05/2019

Adopt a Farmer—

Out of Uniform Day

Friday

10/05/2019

Mother’s Day Stall

Mother’s Day Picnic

Macquarie Cup Netball commences

Tues-Friday

14th-17th May

NAPLAN

Yrs 3 & 5

Friday & Sat

14 & 15 June

Starstruck Performances

Thurs

27/06/2019

Stage 2 Walking Tour

Sydney Cove



Athletics Carnival

What a day, the rain stayed away!

Congratulations to the students, staff and volunteers that contributed to the 2019 WBPS Athletics Carnival being a suc-

cess. A special mention goes to Mrs McLeod and Miss Bath for the organisation of the day, our hardworking and resilient

office staff, as well as the talented Mrs Milgate who seems born to be in front of a microphone!

The day could not have gone as smoothly as it did without the aid of our fantastic parent and carer volunteers. Your

time and effort made a massive contribution to the success of the students. Thank you so much!

A special mention for our wonderful canteen The Right Bite who coordinated the canteen so successfully. A lot of time

and effort went into the day and we appreciate your commitment to ensuring our kids have the best day possible.

Our discus and shot put events will be held at school over the next couple of weeks so stay tuned! School ribbons for

place winners will be presented at the conclusion of these events.

Kind Regards,

Mr Hull

OoSHC

Welcome back Oshc families to Term 2. With the changing weather conditions please ensure your child has warm cloth-

ing available in their school bags.

Various changes in society increases the expectations of community services like Out of School Hours Care to keep our

young people safe. Recently the school has installed automatic gates that restricts car parking off Jones Avenue. Access to

pick up children is through the pedestrian gates only.

A number of parents commented on the unsafe circumstances of street parking in Jones Avenue. A survey was conduct-

ed and 99% of parents requested Mills Street as the preferred access point. FROM WEEK 2 the pick up entry point will

be from the Mills Street entrance. Thank you parents for your support in this regard.

Best wishes

Pam Connell

Coordinator

Adopt a Farmer Day

This Wednesday, the 8th of May, all children will be asked to wear out of school

uniform and bring in a $2.00 coin to support farming families throughout Australia.

The Department of Education has initiated this fundraiser and our Year 6 Parlia-

ment are co-ordinating the day. Students are reminded to wear sun safe clothing, a

hat and enclosed shoes.

Mother’s Day Stall

A reminder that this Friday is our Mother’s Day Stall which is run by our P&C Volunteers. Students can purchase gifts

ranging from $1.00-$6.00 for Mum, Nan or Grandma. Please send your child in with a bag to take items home in and

also please label any wallet or money bag with your child’s name.

Mother’s Day Picnic

Please join us on Friday 10th May at 11:00am for a Mother’s Day Picnic Lunch with your child. Tea

and coffee will be available in the school hall from 11:00am.

Woolworths Earn & Learn

WBPS is participating again this year in the Woolworths Earn and Learn program. Please send in

your stickers or collect a sticker sheet from our front office to help

Term 2 Invoice

Term 2 Invoice is payable by Friday 24th May. Please ensure payments are received by the office on or before this date.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding the invoice, please contact the office prior to this date.

ICAS

The 2019 UNSW Educational Assessments are taking place in September across a range of subjects. The original note

sent home indicated that payment was due by April 5th, however this date has been adjusted to 24th May. If you have a

child that may wish to participate in these optional assessments, payment can be made to the office by May 24th.



Entertainment Books

Entertainment Books are now overdue. Please return your book if you do not wish

to purchase. Alternatively, payment can be made at the office or online if you wish

to keep the Book.

Perhaps consider the Entertainment Book as an ideal Mother’s Day gift...

The perfect way to celebrate Mothers' Day, Give mum the VIP treatment with an Entertainment membership! We think

Mum will love it even more for supporting us: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/342z76

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club order forms were sent home last week. Please forward any orders to the office (or alternatively or-

der online) by the closing date of Friday 10th May 2019.

Transporting Students

With a number of extra curricular sporting activities happening this term, please ensure that you are familiar with the De-

partment of Educations requirements for transporting students to and from events.

An information sheet is available from the office but does require that Parents/Carers of Volunteers provide the office with

100points of ID and have a signed Appendix 5 declaration. Evidence also must be provided that the vehicle transporting

students is registered and that the driver is licensed. Full details are available from the office or can be downloaded from

our website.

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