A Word or Two from the Principal

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Throughout this Bulletin the term parent means parent, guardian and care provider.

South Wagga Public School

COMING EVENTS

Term 1 February Mon 8 Stage 3 Parent Information Session 6-7pm Stage 1 Parent Information Session 5-6pm Tue 9 Stage 1 Swimming Program begins Stage 2 Parent Information Session 5.30-6.30pm Kinder Parent Information Session 7.00-8.00pm Fri 12 Stage 3 Leadership Day Wed 17 P & C Meeting 7p Tue 23 Foundation Day Assembly Thur 24 Easter Hat Parade Fri 25 Good Friday Mon 28 Easter Monday Fri 26 Kinder Bus Safety 9.30am

March Wed 2 School Performance Solid State Circus Tue 29—April Tue 5 Parent/Teacher Interviews Fri 8 Anzac Day Ceremony Last day Term 1

Welcome to this week’s South Wagga Bulletin.

This week has been packed full of opportunities and achievement for the students.

On Tuesday, Kindergarten 2016 started their learning at South Wagga. I can honestly say that it was one of

the smoothest first days I have had with all students settling into their class quickly and very happy to be

starting school. The Kinder parents did a great job too with very few tears or distress from them as well.

The week also saw the election of our Sports Captains and Student Parliamentarians for 2016. I would like

to congratulate all the students that nominated for the student leadership positions and it was great to see

so many students willing to take on the various leadership roles within the school.

I would like to congratulate the following students who were elected Sports Captains: Tom Smith and Molly

Shepherd - Banksia, Milly Lucas and Charles Obst- Waratah and Blayne Linsell and Maisy Condon – Wattle.

I would also like to congratulate the following students on being elected to the Student Parliament for

2016: Saffy Robertson- Minister for Health, Jasper Adams & Fergus Russell- Ministers for Environment,

Hayden Cook- Minister for Safety, Will Sibrey- Minister for Education, Ben Kelly – Minister for Functions and

Maisy Condon Mister for Recreation.

On Wednesday there were a number of very happy Rugby Union supporters with the ACT Brumbies visiting

South Wagga. The players spoke with the students about their football careers, answered lots of excellent

questions and took the time to have their photos taken with the students. The players were very impressed

with the manners of the students throughout the assembly and the quality of the questions which they

asked.

The school Swimming Carnival on Thursday at the OASIS was another superb school event. The weather

was kind in that it was not too hot and as always there were lots of parents on hand to help the staff with

the smooth running of the carnival. Special thanks to Mr Brodie and Mrs Creasey for their efforts in

planning the Carnival and organising the day. Well done to all the staff for their work on the day in ensuring

that things moved smoothly and that the students had an enjoyable day.

In closing, I want to thank all the parents old and new who are setting a great example for their children by

crossing at the lights when arriving and departing the school. Also well done to all the parents who park

their cars away from the school and walk the extra 25 to 50 metres to collect their children. Our carpark is

not designed as a pick up and drop off point for students as it is too small and too congested for this to

happen safely.

Until next week Greg Smith

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140 Edward Street, WAGGA WAGGA 2650 Phone: (02) 6921 2947 Fax: (02)69 21 8746

PO Box 2005 Email: sthwagga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Parliamentarians for 2016

P & C NEWS The next P&C meeting will be held Wednesday 17th February 7pm. Annual General Meeting -Wednesday 16th March 7pm followed by March General Meeting. All welcome.

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REMINDERS

Stage 1 Swimming Program Starts— Tues19 Feb. Cost—$60. Notes and money due Mon 8 Feb School Bulletin Survey To be returned if you would still like a paper copy of the Bulletin.

Canteen Roster

Week 3 Term 1

Mon 8: Jenny Tues 9: Tracey Wed 10 Tracey

Thur 11: Tracey Fri 12: Need Help

Canteen Helpers required for Fridays please contact Tracey in the Canteen

School Times

School starts at 9.20am with recess at 11.20am. All students will have a fruit break at 10.20am. This will occur in the classrooms and we ask parents to send along a small piece of fresh fruit or dried fruit – no fruit bars or juicy fruits (oranges, nectarine, pears). Classes resume at 11.40am with lunch at 1.10pm. Afternoon lessons will commence at 2.05pm and finish at 3.20pm.

Achievement Awards

KC: Anna LeLievre—Great pattern making KG: Finn Brodie—Listening attentively at story time 1C: Quinneeszza Sankar—Settling into South Wagga. Well done Abbas Rizvi—Settlilng into South Wagga. Well done 1J Zoe Willis—A Great start to Year 1 2D: Will Bromham—Wow! What a start to Year 2. Very sensible behaviour Beau Forrester—Being a maths champion 2H: Olivia Cecchini-Classroom Citizenship Lauren Treharne-Attitude and effort 3/4C: Otis Irvin—Taking pride in his learning Murray Beer—Helping others in the classroom 3/4L: Joel Smith—Including others Campbell Kellam-Welcome to South Wagga 3/4P: Baxter Crowley-Positive attitude to learning Liam O’Neill-Positive attitude to learning 5/6B: Charlie Kirkby—A great start to South Wagga Maisy Condon—Displaying excellent school leadership 5/6C: Chelsea Clarke—Being a helpful student Xander Anschuetz—A great start to 5/6C 5/6S: Trinity Richards—Being focused and diligent in class Isabell Kimpton-Triffett—Being engaged in her learning Special Awards: Nina Reithmuller 5/6B, William Moore 1C

How 2 Learn Awards

KC: Jared Henman—Great perseverance KG: Molly Fitzhenry—Managing distractions 1J: Arthur Ruwald—Application to learning and being ready to learn 2D: Chavelle Windle—Jumping straight into the learning pit 2H: Will Ryan-Great reflecting during our ‘reading’ discussion 3/4C: Jaida Clancy—Application to learning and being ready to learn

3/4L: Caitlyn Mulready—Noticing more than one answer to a question 3/4P: Rhys Beer-Excellent learning habits 5/6B: Bree Lawrence—Always working toward a goal 5/6C: Sophie Ramage—Taking pride in her learning 5/6S: Charlie Obst—Social intelligence-knowing when others need help with their learning

House Captains

Banksia: Molly Shepherd, Tom

Smith

Wattle: Maisy Condon, Blayne

Linsell

Waratah: Milly Lucas, Charles

Obst.

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Congratulations to Banksia House on winning the Swimming Carnival on Thursday

and well done to our Age Champions.

SOCIAL MEDIA—Important

Before posting any photos

on social media (Facebook,

Instagram, Twitter etc) you

must get parental

permission.

TURVEY PARK GIRL GUIDES are looking for new members . Junior Guides for girls ages 7-10yrs meet on Tuesday 6-7.30pm. Guides for girls aged 10-14yrs meet on Wednesdays 7-8.30pm. Senior Guides for girls aged 14-17 yrs meet on Wednesday 7-8.30pm. Guide Hall in Sunshine Ave, Turvey Park, next to Tennis Courts. Contact Ros Steel for more information on: 0411 430 404

GUITAR TUITION

Experienced tutor ! Reasonable rates Contact Roger Murphy B.A. (Contemporary Music) – U.N.E. Tel: 5908 3342

WAGGA PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB- Have you tried Physie yet?

Physie is all about health, fitness, fun and friendships and offers dance & choreographed exercise routines to music. It’s a fun Dance Sport for girls from 3 years to ladies of all ages! It’s time for a healthy start Physie. NEW MEMBERS-FIRST LESSON FREE! Contact Kerrie Baker Phone 6922687 or 0402236857 Email kerriemb@dragnet.com.au

Please contact: Sarah Manley Leisure Time Coordinator PH: 0467 409 637 The Leisure Company 73 Peter Street Wagga PH:02 69 212 330

IT’S ON AGAIN! WAGGA’S

MONSTER GARAGE SALE

Saturday 27th February 2016

7am to 3pm

Thousands of good quality items all

at bargain prices.

Books, Clothes, Furniture, Antiques,

DIY, Garden, Sports and Home mak-

ing items. Also enjoy BBQ, Coffee

shop, Cakes, Plants, Silent Auction,

Car wash, and so much more.

Don’t miss out.

154 TARCUTTA ST WAGGA.

Phone 0409 607 657

The Year 6 2015

gift to the school

was a new

flag pole.

Thank you to

Wagga Men’s

Shed for making

our new pole.