the windale word

The Windale Word

Tuesday, 27th March 2012

Kilfera Street Windale NSW 2306

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

E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.windale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 - Week 10

Windale Public School A Vibrant & Caring Learning Community

This Week’s Virtue is: Tolerance Tolerance means being able to accept things you wish were different with flexibility and patience. It also means being able to accept differences between people without prejudice. This Week’s Road Safety Tip:

Principal’s Report Stewart House – Wear Blue The Student Representative Council (SRC) will be raising money for Stewart House, a school that provides children from low-socio economic backgrounds with an opportunity to visit Sydney for 2 weeks. Windale PS students are asked to wear blue and donate a gold coin to support this worthy cause. Every year we have at least 2 students who are offered a placement at this venue free of charge. Annual School Report Meeting – Tuesday 3

rd April

The 2011 ASR will be presented to the school community and staff at 3.00pm in Mrs Noble’s room. This document explains the programs implemented at Windale Public School, provides detailed analysis of last year’s NAPLAN results, overviews the achievements of the school towards reaching the 2011 targets and identifies the 2012 school targets. This document will also be available on the school’s website and at the front office. Easter Hat Parade – Thursday, 5

th April

The Easter Hat parade will be held at 1.10pm under the Primary COLA. Students have been busy making their hats at school and are looking forward to showing off their artistic talents. Thank you to the families who are bringing in Easter Eggs for the raffle. Tickets are selling quickly and there are lots of great prizes! The draw will happen throughout the parade. There will be the draw for the HP printer too, for those who have paid for their school Book Packs or the Preschool contributions. Bright Sparks – Term 3

There was an Expression of Interest letter sent home for any students in Year 1 or Year 2 who would like to be part of the Bright Sparks Homework Centre. It will be operating every Tuesday afternoon from 2.45pm – 3.30pm in the Library as of Term 3. Please return the letter of interest as soon as possible so mentors can be matched to the students.

Our School Community’s Learning – What’s Happening This Week Miss Patterson and Mrs Smith – Presenting Focus on Reading at Tighes Hill PS, Tuesday afternoon Teaching Staff – Professional Learning Plan, Tuesday afternoon Ms Baguley – Principals’ Conference, Thursday and Friday. Ms Moroney relieving Miss Nixon, Mrs Noble and Mr Carter – Language Learning and Literacy (L3), Friday afternoon

Important Dates to Remember Term 1

Wednesday 28th March T Ball Gala Day

Friday 30th

March Out of Uniform Day – wear blue for Stewart House, gold coin donation

Thursday 5th April Easter Hat Parade, 1.10pm

Thursday 5th April Last Day of Term 1

Term 2

Monday 23rd

April Staff Development Day

Tuesday 24th

April Students Return

Tuesday 24th

April Anzac Service, 2.00pm

Wednesday 25th April Anzac Day Public Holiday

Friday 27th

April Zone Cross Country

Monday 30th

April P&C Meeting, 12.15pm, Milabah

Wednesday 9th

May Mothers’ Day Stall

Thursday 10th

May Mothers’ Day Stall

Tuesday 15th

May NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5 – Language & Writing

Wednesday 16th May NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5 –

Reading

Thursday 17th

May NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5 - Numeracy

Mon 25th

– Wed 27th June Stage 3 Smith Family Camp

Items to be Paid ________________________________________________________

2012 Book Packs ASAP - $38.00 each

Stage 3 Camp by 7th

June

Always buckle up in your seatbelt

Tuesday, 27th March 2012 Term 1 - Week 10

Assembly Roster – Term 1 Thursdays, 2pm

Date: Wk 10 Wk 11

29th

Mar 5th

Apr

Item by:

5/6K Easter

Hat Parade

Kim’s Message Stick

Don’t forget, if you have any questions just pop up and see me, e-mail me at [email protected] or phone

the school on 49 488864.

Parent and Community Engagement Come along and join us every Tuesday at Milabah and work with Kym from the Hunter Community College. This term we will cover topics such as employment skills, conflict resolution, communication, goal setting and

other personal development activities. Remember, if you need to contact Nicole Harrison call 0431731992 or email [email protected].

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.

P&C Committee 2012 Congratulations to the 2012 committee, elected at last week’s Annual General Meeting of the P&C: P&C President: Sharon S Vice President: Larissa W Secretary: Leanne S Treasurer: Belinda H Uniforms: Maree C Fundraising: many wonderful volunteers Canteen Supervisor: Dorothy L Treasurer: Jodie M

�� Preschool Patch Hello from Mrs Jacobs, Mrs McKay, Peta and Nicole at the Preschool Patch, As part of our National Quality Standards, we need to ensure that all preschoolers are eating nutritionally balanced foods every day. We ask that a sandwich, wrap or bread roll be provided for lunch along with a serve of yoghurt or cheese and some fruit or vegetable sticks. Recess should always have at least one piece of fruit and a small snack like Saos with vegemite or rice crackers. Thanks for keeping our preschoolers healthy!

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Milabah – Place of Fun

The Art of Parenting Next term Newcastle Family support will be running a 6 week program incorporating art into parenting. You don’t have to be ‘arty’ to participate, just willing to have a go. Numbers will be limited, so give me a call and get in early. Childcare will be available if booked. WICA Thanks to everyone involved in Saturday’s Shave for a Cure. WICA, led by the fundraising queen, Sue, raised $1585.10 so far towards finding a cure for leukemia. Well done everyone! WICA recently received funding through Sport & Rec to subsidise local children who do not participate in out of school sport, due to the growing cost. If you would like to apply for a subsidy, you can pick up an application form from Milabah. The subsidy covers any physical activity, including swimming and dance.

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.

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th November 2009 Term 1 - Week 10

WINDALEWINDALEWINDALEWINDALE’S’S’S’S QUALITY KIDSQUALITY KIDSQUALITY KIDSQUALITY KIDS

CLASSROOM ACHIEVEMENTSKE

Hunta P – Great work in Reading group. Bailey W-W – Great work in Reading group.

KS

Jacob C-D – Always completing his work neatly and carefully. Angie D – A wonderful class leader.

1/2C

Chloe C – For demonstrating her virtue of Kindness towards others at all times. Great work!

Hunter J – Quality work in Library and excellent contributions to discussions.

1/2L

Jeffrey O – Trying hard in Writing. Kaleb T – Working hard in Reading groups.

1/2N

Inahli L – For writing an excellent description of a dinosaur. Lachlan R-W – For trying his best in all classroom activities.

3/4B

Keyara M – Improved attitude towards Spelling. Jasmin E – Great Exposition Writing.

3/4R

Taylor C – For always doing her best work. Acacia J – Beautiful bookwork.

3/4T

Jessica B – For being a kind and helpful member of 3/4T. Jayden G – For being a wonderful help to Mrs Tonge with the

Smartboard.

5/6C Tiana S – Being artistic and creative in Novel study.

Thomas H – A super star student who displays virtues at all times.

5/6K

Sean P – A huge improvement in behaviour and attitude. Keep it up!

Cajun J – Always having a positive attitude towards learning.

5/6S Kacielee R – Working hard in Discussion Text Type Writing.

Brock H – A quiet, consistent and hard working student.

Ms Moroney’s Awards Taylah L – Clever thinking in Maths. Fast and accurate

solving. Josh G-F – Thoughtful responses in explicit vocabulary

lessons. Nofilia W – Always using her virtues of Respect and

Perseverance.

Miss Pusz’s Awards Jake K – Brilliant effort on his sounds.

Brayden H – Enthusiasm in Music and Dance.

Class Attendance Award Term 1 Week 9

KS

This week’s assembly item will be presented by 5/6K.

Quality Work by Ashton C – 1/2L


th November 2009 Term 1 Week 10

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