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Wambi's WavebreakerTerm 3 Week 10 - 25th September 2019
For your diary......
Tuesday, September 24-Friday,September 27
Central Coast GATS Camp
Thursday, September 26 PBL Rewards Day, Tumbi Tasters
Friday, September 27 Last Day - Term 3
Monday, October 14 Students return to school - Term 4
Wednesday, October 16 Sydney North Athletics Championships
Thursday, October 17 Basketball - Terrigal Basketball Stadium 1.30pm, Kindergarten2020 Information Night
Sunday, October 20 Wamberal Public School P&C Spring Fair
From the Relieving Principal, Mrs Jane ReesFrom the Relieving Principal, Mrs Jane Rees
Administration Block UpdateWe look forward to welcoming you to our new Administration Block which will be open on the �rst day
of Term 4. Please see the latest information brochure about our school upgrade later in this newsletter.
Uniform UpdateAll of the new school uniform items, except the unisex shorts, have arrived at Lowes. The shorts are due
to arrive by the end of the school holidays.
Parents and Visitors on School Grounds Before Class TimeFor student safety and social development, we strongly encourage parents to drop students at the gate
at the start of the day. Students increase their independence by meeting and playing with peers. We
have sta� on duty from 9:00 a.m. at our Aldinga entrance to welcome students as they enter the
grounds. Playground areas are for student use only and are directly supervised by our school sta�.
Term 4 DatesAll students and sta� return for Term 4 on Monday 14 October 2019. The last day of Term 4 for students
is Wednesday 18 December 2019.
End of TermAs we come to the end of another term, there is much to re�ect on and celebrate with regards to the
many achievements of our students, sta�, parents and community in the past ten weeks. The range of
sporting, cultural, performance and learning opportunities such as team events, debating, spelling
bees, public speaking, NAIDOC and Education Week celebrations, the Book Week parade, Father’s Day
celebrations, ICAS assessments, excursions, and fundraising events demonstrate our strong school-
family commitment in ensuring the best for our students. Thank you to our sta�, our many parent and
volunteer helpers both in and out of the classrooms, and to our families and community who all
continue to foster a vibrant, stimulating and dynamic learning environment for our students. A huge
thank you to all our wonderful students who arrive at school each day full of wonder, enthusiasm and
commitment to achieving their personal best, showing great respect for their school, their teachers,
their parents, each other, and mostly, themselves. Wishing all of our students and families a very
relaxing and enjoyable holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone in Term 4.
Have a wonderful holiday break everyone.
Jane Rees
Relieving Principal
WPS Project Update - September 2019
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Deputy Principals' ReportDeputy Principals' Report
PBLThis week, we are focusing on being safe, respectful learners during wet weather. Teachers will be
rewarding students with SRLs for demonstrating safe, respectful learner behaviour throughout the
week.
Rewards DayThis Thursday is rewards day at Wamberal Public School. Students have traded their SRLs in exchange
for a variety of rewards. Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page to see students enjoying their
chosen rewards, including styling a teacher’s hair and having morning tea with the Principal. Thank you
to our P&C who continue to support our Positive Behaviour for Learning programs through sponsorship
of prizes for the lucky draw held on Rewards Day.
The Great Book SwapThank you to students and families for supporting ‘The Great Book Swap’ on Friday 20 September. We
raised over $330 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. This will go towards supplying 35,000 books
to remote indigenous communities and organisations across Australia. Thank you to Mrs Michelle
Gaughan for her organisation of this event.
Message StickOn Friday 20 September, Ava W, Jemma W, Baylee W and Lincoln H represented our school at the
Message Stick Assembly at Terrigal Public School, where they formally handed over the message stick
to the school community. Each student spoke about the meaning of the message stick, and its
importance. All students represented Wamberal Public School with pride.
School Holiday Road Safety Reminder for FamiliesWith the school holidays approaching, daily routines will soon change. Di�erent play locations and
holiday destinations means di�erent tra�c environments. So to help keep our children safe, families
are reminded about these key road safety points:
Stop, look, listen, think every time you cross the road.
If your child is aged 8 years or younger hold their hand when walking near or across roads. If your child
is 9-10 years old always actively supervise them.
It’s the law that everyone wears a helmet when riding a bike in a public place.
It makes sense to wear a helmet when riding scooters and skateboards too!
Click clack front ‘n back every person for every trip.
Everyone in the car must be securely buckled up in the right seatbelt or child restraint.
Talk to your child about being a safe road user.
Reinforce safe road behaviours by being a good role model! Children learn safe road behaviours from
the adults who care for them. Talk about what you are doing to be safe when near roads, in the car and
when riding.
Point out road safety di�erences and dangers in new environments.
This is especially important when on holidays in di�erent surroundings. Roads, footpaths, parks,
carparks, bike tracks and bike lanes may look di�erent in holiday areas.
The best way to keep your child safe is to actively supervise them.
Talk and teach your child about road safety every time you are out an about.
Remind other adults who care for your children to do this too.
You can �nd out more at:
Safety Town
Department of Education
Transport for NSW
Have a safe holiday break.
Penny Ellis and Kirsten Blake
Relieving Deputy Principals
Hello from the Library - Term 3 Week 10Hello from the Library - Term 3 Week 10
CBCA Book CafeStage 2 and Stage 3 students have enjoyed reading this term’s Children’s Book Council of Australia
Awards in our Book Café.
The CBCA titles provide a varied list of engaging reading materials for young readers. The range covers
a wide range of interests, including picture books, various �ctional genre and non�ction choices. They
are perfect for gifts and good choices for library loans.
Many, like the book Make Believe, M.C. Escher for Kids by Kate Ryan o�er opportunities for hands-on
activities. Unfortunately, this book sold out quickly and we have a copy on order. Mrs Knight and 4 Red
thought it was worth taking a look at Escher’s ideas …
‘Reading is my Secret Power’ writing competitionWe are currently wrapping up our writing activities for our Term 3 competition. Apologies for the
delayed announcement of winners which will now take place in Term 4. Winners will receive a book of
their choice from Scholastic Book Club or, by arrangement, from a local bookstore (to the value of
$10-$15) and their work will be displayed in the Library.
The competition has been tough - take a look at some more excerpts from student masterpieces …
‘Better Read’ Kids – another writing competitionDoes your child love to write? The ‘Better Read’ organisation is currently running a writing competition
for kids aged 8 to 11 years of age, and 12-17 years of age, with the themes of “Change” “Twist of fate”
respectively. Entries close October 31, 2019.
Central Coast Libraries School Holiday activitiesOur local council libraries always have a great range of activities during the school holidays. Check the
website and follow the links to your local library.
Scholastic ‘Book Club’ Issue 6Book Club Issue 6 orders have been delivered. Thank you for your support – we are grateful for the
resources for our school which are earned with each purchase.
Happy Reading,
Mrs Knight
WPS P&CWPS P&C
Canteen Helpers
The canteen needs more helpers to prepare and pack delicious lunches for our ever growing kids. If you
can spare an hour or so speak to Debbie in our canteen We’d love your help
can spare an hour or so, speak to Debbie in our canteen. We d love your help.
When the new building is completed, we will be moving into our brand new canteen, so join us now and
be part of a great team in this exciting time.
Spring Fair - We Need Your Help
If you have a little time available, or a lot, please click on the below link and sign-up to the stalls and
times that best suit you. You can also help raise money by baking cakes and other sweet baked goodies
to sell on the day. Cakes can be homemade or bought. A list of ingredients must be included. This fair
would not be possible without the help and support of the entire school community. Even an hour will
make a big di�erence!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050d4ea5a622a4fb6-wamberal
Spring Fair Supporters
Thank you to our sponsors for this year's Spring Fair. Please support the businesses who are supporting
our event, including Terrigal Beach Dental + Implant Centre, Sharp DS Central Coast, Construction
Services & Infrastructure, Chapmans Accountants, Leko 4 You Pty Ltd, Wamberal Pharmacy (
Pharmacist Advice ) and Wambie Whoppers. If you would like to sponsor a stall please contact Lucy
0404215032
New Homes for your Books
Do you have children's books just sitting in a cupboard no longer being read? We would love them. The
P&C are seeking book donations for a book stall at the upcoming Spring Fair. Please contact Kate on
0404 686164.
Spring Fair Ra�e
Each family has been provided with a book of ra�e tickets to sell as part of our Spring Fair fundraising.
Prizes include 7 nights in Hamilton Island for a family, including �ight vouchers, a $300 Casey’s
Toyworld voucher and a children’s Garmin �tness watch to the value of $120. Tickets are $2 each, with
all funds raised going towards some new outdoor learning, �tness and play areas for our school. Ticket
books and money are due back to the school. Anyone wanting extra books of tickets can ask at the
school o�ce.
Craft Stall
I would just like to thank everyone for the enormous e�ort and donation of time, materials, sewing, fun
and laughter that created this year's Spring Fair craft stall. Please contact Coryl Beattie or Pippa, who is
the class coordinator, with any o�ers of help or donations as I will now be away until the 19th of
October. Jenni Evans
Wamberal P&C Spring Fair - Make, Bake or Donate
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Student Information UpdateIt is important to keep your contact details up to date. You can do this anytime during the year by
printing out the form below. Please return to the school o�ce or via your child's teacher.
Thank you.
ChessCongratulations to the chess team and Mr Foyel . The chess team travelled to Wyong High School on the
12th September to participate in the 25th Annual Central Coast Primary and Secondary Schools
Competition.
This is a massive event that includes over 200 players from all over the coast. Each team member played
7 games with varying results. However, the team represented the school admirably and had a great day.
We would like to thank the parents that supported the event and transported children and to Mr Foyel
for organising the day.
Matthew BT and Amelie P
Tra�c and Parking around your School
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Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered Program
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Gosford High School Information Night for Year 7 2021
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Lions Club of Wyoming-East - The World Festival of
Magic - Complimentary Tickets O�er
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Before and After School Care - Have Your Say
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