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The Windale Word

Tuesday, 20th September 2011

Kilfera Street Windale NSW 2306

Tel: 49 488864 Fax: 49 489720 School Security Number: 1300 880 021

E-mail: windale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: http://www.windale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 - Week 10

Windale Public School A Vibrant & Caring Learning Community

This Week’s Road Safety Tip:

Hold a grown up’s hand when you cross the road.

Principal’s Report Holidays – Keep Safe The school holidays start this Friday. The students come back on MONDAY, 10

th

October. There is no staff development day at the beginning of this term. The last day of Term 4 for the students will be on the 16

th

December with staff not on holidays until the 20

th December. Have a great holiday and

enjoy the warm weather. Mini-Fete –Thursday, 22

nd September

The Mini-Fete is on this Thursday. Mrs Smith and the rest of the staff have been busy planning lots of activities, some free and others for a minimal amount of money. The Mega Mania bands can now only be purchased on the day. Don’t forget to bring your hat and have a bottle of water handy to keep hydrated on a day that should be fabulous fun. Students are to wear their sports uniform, in line with the OHS Policy. Early Closure of the Canteen - Last Friday Of Term The Canteen will close after lunch this Friday. Please make sure you have recess packed for your child on that day. Early Stage One and Stage One Excursion – Dolphin Cruise The excursion was a great success and the students had a wonderful time. Thanks to all the staff, in particular Mrs Moroney who organised this outing. The students were absolutely thrilled to see lots of dolphins on the day. NAPLAN – Results Home Last Week The Year 3 and Year 5 students received their NAPLAN results last week. If you have any questions about the report please contact the class teacher and arrange a suitable time to discuss your child’s achievements. Reminder About Attendance At Special Events If a student has had 3 planning room entries, a Suspension Warning or a Suspension four weeks prior to the event they

will be unable to attend due to OHS concerns and will be provided with class work at the school during the time that the event will be happening. Our School Community’s Learning – What’s Happening All Staff – Epilepsy Awareness, Tuesday afternoon All Year 3-6 Teaching Staff - Focus On Reading, Friday Kindergarten 2012 Parents/Carers Transition to School, Friday Morning

Important Dates to Remember Term 3

Wednesday 21st September Touch Football Gala Day

Thursday 22nd

September Mini Fete

Friday 23rd

September Kinder Transition for Kinder 2012 Parents & Students, 9.15am – 11.00am in the Hall

Friday 23rd

September Last Day of Term 3

Term 4

Monday 10th October Students & Staff Return for

Term 4

Friday 14th October P&C Fun Run

Saturday 22nd

October P&C Family Portrait fundraiser

Monday 24th October Interrelate Family Evening

Sessions

Mon 28th Nov – Fri 9

th Dec Swim School

Tuesday 13th

December Presentation Day, PCYC

Tuesday 13th

December Year 6 Farewell, Mt Hutton Tavern

Thursday 15th December Christmas Concert, Hall

Friday 16th December Party Day: K-2 Movies, 3-6

Pool

Friday 16th December Students’ Last Day of Term 4

Monday 19th December Staff Development Day

Tuesday 20th

December Staff Development Day

Items to be Paid ________________________________________________________

Swim School Paid in full by Fri 25th

Oct

This Week’s Virtue is: Self Discipline Self discipline means keeping control of yourself and your behaviour even when you are angry, hurt or can’t have something you want.

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Assembly Roster – Term 3 Thursdays, 2pm

Date: 22

ndSep

Wk 10 Item by:

No Assembly (Mini Fete)

Kim’s Message Stick

Don’t forget, if you have any questions just pop up and see me, e-mail me at kimberly.newburn1@det.nsw.edu.au or phone

the school on 49 488864.

Get the Latest Information - BounceBack Text WINDALE2306 to 199BBSMS for all the very latest information on school events. Don’t forget to use BounceBack to check for any cancellations.

Netball News We have come to the end of another great season of netball. All of the teams have developed in skill, displaying a wonderful improvement over the last two terms. Year 6 came together really well as a team in Term 3 and had a fantastic win over St Joseph’s last Friday. The girls all enjoyed their netball and I wish them all the best for their future netball at high school. Year 5 played very well all year but were unfortunately beaten in their last game on Friday against Jewells Garnets. I look forward to seeing all the girls back again next year to play for the Seniors. Junior Green had a great year, with all our new players quickly learning the skills of the game and putting them into action. They played a very good game against St Paul’s last Friday in the final but were beaten on the day by a very strong opposition. Well done girls for making the finals! Junior Purple also had a great year, with all their new players developing some great skills over the season. They had a very convincing win over Gateshead West last Friday to qualify them for the grand final this week. Well done girls for making it to the grand final. We wish you all the best of luck for Friday! A big thank you to all the wonderful parents and grandparents who have attended every week. We greatly appreciate your help with transport, scoring, umpiring, coaching and supporting the girls. We would not be able to participate in the competition without you! A special thank you to Maree C for coaching our Junior Purple through to the Grand Final – well done Maree! Also to Jamie M for looking after Year 5 all year. Thanks to Karen W, Maree C and Dorothy L for their wonderful umpiring. Our new umpires, Lucy K, Stephanie B, Sharon S and Hannah V are to be commended for their excellent umpiring of the junior teams. Well done girls – you have really developed your umpiring skills over the season. Thanks to all for a great season of netball. See you all next year! Mrs Tonge

Attention Parents – Netball Shirts A note has been sent home today regarding the return of the netball shirts and the $10 deposit. Parents have the choice of: • a $10 refund in the form of a cheque OR • transfer the $10 deposit to pay for Swim School. Please return these notes, along with the shirt, as soon as possible to the Office.

Regional Final of the Premiers Spelling Bee Last Tuesday, Phoebe K, Blake G, Thomas H and Shaye C all attended the Premier’s Spelling Bee Regional Final at Newcastle East Public School. Phoebe K and Blake G participated in the Stage 2 Regional Final in the morning, competing against another 42 students from the Newcastle area. Both students did very well with Phoebe making it all the way to Round 3 and Blake to Round 2. Representing Stage 3 was Thomas H and Shaye C who competed against 40 students from the Newcastle area. This competition was very tight, with all students demonstrating their ability to spell a range of complex of words. All four students did extremely well and represented our school beautifully. They all put in a lot of hard work studying the complex and lengthy word lists. Congratulations Phoebe, Blake, Thomas and Shaye, we are all very proud of you. Mrs Noble

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September. The children are required to attend this week as well as parents. We hope to see you there. The fence in the Preschool has been relocated to give us room to run and play. Many thanks to our P & C who funded the relocation of our fence. This term has passed so quickly and finishes on Friday. We wish all our families a safe and happy holiday. See you next term.

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Milabah – Place of Fun

Preparing for Kindergarten How children thrive with parental Involvement: • Kids become better learners when their parents get

involved in their education. • Parental involvement encourages kids to pursue

higher education. • Parental involvement makes kids happier. • Think laterally about how to get involved in your child’s

school life. • Seek suggestions from your child's teacher if you run

out of ideas. At Windale Public School you can become involved in a variety of activities, from gardening, canteen, Breakfast

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Buddies, Active After School Sports, to name a few. So if you have some free time, talk to us and see if we can get you involved in something that will suit you.

For information on programs running at Milabah call Roselea on 49487786, collect a Termly information sheet (attached to the newsletter Week 1 and Week 5 of each term) from Milabah, or the Office, or call in for a cuppa and a yarn.

Community Notices Epilepsy Action Australia - FREE Epilepsy Information Evening When: Wednesday, 21

st September, 6.00pm – 8.00pm

The evening is designed for people with epilepsy, their families, carers and teachers. It will include discussion about the different seizure types, seizure management and lifestyle. To register for this free event phone 1300 374537 or email epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au.

Redhead Mobile Surf School – Surfgroms Program What: Learn to Surf program, including surf safety

education. Who: For ages 5-8yrs “Minigroms” & 9-12yrs “Supergroms”. For more information and to register go to: www.surfgroms.com. Kids Holiday Fun Club When: Wednesday, 5

th October, 9.30am – 3.30pm

Where: Charlestown Uniting Church, Milson Street, Charlestown

Ages: Children in Years K-6 Cost: $5.00, includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Registration and payment is essential by 23

rd September. For

more information phone Cathy on 49081083. Lake Macquarie City Library – School Holiday Activities Activities include science workshops, afternoon tea party, creative writing workshop, craft sessions, animated movie workshop and more. Bookings are essential. For more information phone 49210447 or go to www.library.lakemac.com.au.

P.A.C.E Parent and Community EngagementParent and Community EngagementParent and Community EngagementParent and Community Engagement

You are invited to join us at Milabah to share skills and interests and pick up some new ideas along the way.

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Where: MilabahWhere: MilabahWhere: MilabahWhere: Milabah

When: Tuesdays 12When: Tuesdays 12When: Tuesdays 12When: Tuesdays 12....30303030----2.30pm2.30pm2.30pm2.30pm

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Please feel free to bring your friends or family to enjoy the activities or just come along for a yarn. Bring your ideas along with you so we can discuss what further workshops you would like to do. Please contact Nicole Harrison 0431 731 992 or Milabah 49487786

or Return attached slip to school office ASAP to allow for the purchase of resources for the activities.

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WINDALE’S QUALITY KIDSWINDALE’S QUALITY KIDSWINDALE’S QUALITY KIDSWINDALE’S QUALITY KIDS

CLASSROOM ACHIEVEMENTSKE

Kaleb T – Great work in story writing. Yakia C-P – Great listening on excursion.

1/2B

Keyara Mc D – A wonderful improvement in spelling. Benjamin W – A wonderful effort in spelling.

1/2N

Hayley McL – For always trying hard in writing activities. Jayden G – For always being a helpful and kind class

member.

3/4F Cherokee N – Fantastic descriptive writing of a narrative

setting. Dominique J – Always striving for neat bookwork.

3/4T

Justis L – For fantastic improvement in reading and spelling. Jesse O – For being a wonderful assistant to Mrs Tonge. Calista S-W – For writing an excellent narrative about a

dragon.

4/5C

Shaheena L – For always using her virtues of respect and responsibility.

Cable G – For a fantastic presentation of his Gold project. Darren T – For excellent scanning and summarising skills in

Guided Reading.

5/6N Bailey G – Great effort in Eureka Stockade activity.

India P – Great work and behaviour for relieving teacher.

MS MORONEY’S AWARDS Kristen H & James S

Perfect behaviour on the K-2 Dolphin Watch excursion. Trey D – Thanks for being a responsible and caring buddy for

your Preschooler.

Class Attendance Award Term 3 Week 9

KS

There will be no assembly this week.

Quality Work by KE

By Grace B By Jenelle B

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