Wollongbar Public School Simpson Ave, Wollongbar 2477.

Ph: 6628 1302 Fax: 6628 1976 Email: Wollongbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal : Jennifer Thomas

Thursday 24th November,

2011

Term 4, Week 7

Volume 37

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Calendar

Week 7

24/11 7pm P&C Fundraising Mtg @ the Tavern

25/11 11.35 1/2M

Assembly 25/11 12.15-3pm

Kinder 2012 Orientation 25/11 2pm P&C

Canteen Meeting in Staffroom

25/11 2.15-3.15pm

Uniform Shop Open

Week 8

29/11 Volunteers

Morning Tea

30/11 9.15-12pm

Transition to

HS

01/12 1pm Peace

Kids Pizza

Lunch

02/12 9am-3.15pm

Big Day @

School

02/12 11.35am School Captain’s Assembly 2012 Captain’s Election Speeches

Professional Learning Workplace Health and Safety

Principal’s Report

The Wollongbar Public School Concert is coming...

and its Vaudeville!

tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday 25 November.

When: Matinee Performance Tuesday 13 December 2011

@ 11.00 for 11.35 am

Evening Performance Wednesday 14 December 2011

@ 6.30 for 7pm

Pre-concert entertainment will be provided by our “buskers”!

Cost: We ask that you pay, per ticket, what you think

is appropriate to honour the performance of our

wonderful children and staff. Ticket sales will be used

to foster our creative and performing arts programs.

How to buy your tickets- from the School Office:

In person. Tickets are numbered and you will be

able to purchase from the seating plan.

By using the order form included in this

newsletter and returning to school in a sealed

envelope. Seats will be chosen for you on a “first

come first serve basis” and sent home in a

sealed envelope with your child. Please state

clearly whether you wish to purchase matinee

or evening performance tickets.

Don’t forget our Volunteer’s Morning Tea is next Tuesday at

10.30am. Anyone who has volunteered their time and effort

throughout the year is most welcome to attend- it’s our

chance to honour the extra commitment that you have shown

to all the Wollongbar children during 2011.

Kind Regards,

Jennifer Thomas

Principal

“Vaudeville was made of comedians, singers, plate spinners, ventriloquists, dancers, musicians, acrobats, animal

trainers and anyone who could keep an audience’s interest for more than three minutes…”

Congratulations

To these students who have achieved 100 nights of Home Reading:

Elliott, Jack

200 nights of Home Reading: Elizabeth, Rory, Milla, Emma

300 nights of Home Reading: Mikayla, Selina, Kaitlyn

Term 4 Calendar Nov/Dec MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Week 8

28

29 Volunteers Morning Tea

30

9.15-12.00pm

Transition to HS

1 December

1pm Peace Kids

Pizza Day

2 9am-3pm Big Day @ School 11.35am School Captain’s Assembly 2012 Captain’s Election Speeches

Week 9

5

A’ville High School

Yr 7 Orientation

6 7

Last PEP day

7pm P&C Mtg

8 9 Canteen CLOSED today 10am Presentation Ceremony Reports home to Parents

Week 10

12

5.30pm Yr 6

Farewell Dinner

13 11.35 Concert Matinee

14

7pm School Concert

15 16

3pm Year 6 Tunnel

Last Day of Term 4 for Students

For more events on our calendar please go to http://www.wollongbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 2012 Calendar

Week 1

30 January

Yrs 1 -6 Students

return to school for

Term 1 2012

31 1 February 2 3

Gold Gold

Gold Birthdays Birthdays

Jack Georgie Lewis Charlotte

Dominic Francesca x 2 Liam Elizabeth

Ryan Jye William

Jack

Assembly Awards

Wollongbar Public School Concert Ticket Order Form

I/We would like to order _____ tickets to attend the Matinee Performance @ 11am on Tuesday 13th December. Please find $______ enclosed as payment to what I/we think is appropriate to honour the performance of our wonderful children and staff. We understand ticket sales will be used to foster the creative and performing arts programs. I/We would like to order _____ tickets to attend the Evening Performance @ 6.30pm on Wednesday 14th

December. Please find $______ enclosed as payment to what I/we think is appropriate to honour the

performance of our wonderful children and staff. We understand ticket sales will be used to foster the

creative and performing arts programs.

Name of ticket holder: ______________________________________Phone: ___________________________

Name of child taking tickets home: ________________________________Child’s Class: ________________

24 November, 2011

Dear Parents,

Each year we seek parental support by way of donations towards our Presentation Morning Awards.

There are five awards given to each class – General Achievement, Co-operative Class Member and Most

Improved, plus two special awards.

We appreciate any donations from families or individuals ($25 per award).

If you are able to make a donation towards our Presentation Morning Awards we would appreciate receiving

them by Friday 2 December. The school will allocate the donations to particular awards unless there is a

special request from the donor. All donors will be acknowledged on the Presentation Morning Program to be

held on the 9 December.

We very much appreciate the support that is always given in this matter.

Yours sincerely,

Jennifer Thomas

Principal

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PRESENTATION MORNING AWARDS – DONATION

Please find enclosed $............ donation to Wollongbar School’s Annual Presentation Morning, 2011.

Name/s to be shown on donor list: ……………………………………………………………………

Susan Dyer is the P&C President and can be contacted on

Ph: 0428 788 715, Susan.Dyer2@det.nsw.edu.au.

Wollongbar P&C e – Auction Fund Raiser is now CLOSED Many thanks to all the families who supported the P&C

e – Auction event. The activity raised $670. Well done to all bidders and congratulations to those that won. Once payment has been received, an email will be sent with details on how to pick up your item.

Adopt a Family is now on…….. Once again the Wollongbar P&C will be supporting the “Adopt a Family for Christmas” local appeal. Every year the appeal brightens the lives of many local families facing adversity at Christmas time. Nominated by local charities, the families involved face financial hardship or social dislocation. This year we will be supporting a local family; a single mum, 1 girl 2 years of age and 2 boys aged 4 & 7.

A box will be placed in the School Office foyer. We will be accepting non-perishable food items and new gifts that can be given to each of the family members so that we can make up a

Christmas hamper for the family.

Any support you can provide will be gratefully appreciated. Closing date for items is the 9th December.

Thank you to all our WONDERFUL volunteers

Don’t forget to grab a raffle ticket, write on it your name and telephone details. Put your ticket in the green box and at the end of each month we will draw a lucky winner of the $15 il Postino voucher.

News in the Canteen The canteen will be CLOSED on Friday 9th December for our annual Presentation Day. If you are able to help in the canteen this term, even if it’s only half a day, give me a call on 043593064 or Email: andrea.pearce4@bigpond.com. Thankyou. Andrea Pearce Canteen Coordinator

Canteen

Volunteers for week 7 and 8 Friday 25th November Monday 28th November Friday 2nd December

Andrea Pearce Andrea Pearce Anna Kubelka

Chris McNally Robyn Fleming Fiona Barnes

Anna Kubelka Monica Martignono** Sandra Gifford

Belinda Hassall *9.30 – 12.00 Diane Sherlock*

**11.30 – 2.00 Paula Clarke**

Uniform Shop

This week the uniform shop will be open on Friday afternoon from 2.15pm - 3.15pm. This is to coincide with the Kindergarten Orientation on Friday afternoon.

P&C Calendar

What’s happening? When? Where?

Fundraising Meeting Thursday 24th November @ 7pm

The Tavern

Canteen Meeting Friday 25th November @ 2pm

Staff Room

P&C Meeting Wednesday 7th December@7pm

Staff Room

Uniform Shop

Day Morning times

Friday 25th Nov 2.15pm – 3.15pm

Dear Wollongbar Preschool Families, past and present We are having a picnic to thank our lovely Teacher /Director — Rosemary Gillett for her 20 years of service to Wollongbar Community Preschool prior to her leaving at the end of this year. Rosemary’s dedication and commitment to high quality Early Childhood Education is obvious and we want to take this opportunity to thank her for the important contribution she has made to our preschool and numerous local families. Come & celebrate Rosemary’s time with us at Wollongbar Community Preschool on Sunday 4th December, between 2-4pm, where we will wish Rosemary good luck in her future travels and adventures. (Please bring a plate to share).

Kind regards The Management Committee and the Preschool Educators

RAINBOW REGION KIDS VACATION CARE

IS NOW TAKING BOOKINGS AND

ENROLMENTS FOR THE JANUARY 2012

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS VACATION CARE

Come and join us in our fun filled program with caring and fun staff

To find out more information go to www.lnci.org.au

Or phone 66217397

Enrolment forms, programs and booking sheets are available from the

Lismore Neighbourhood Centre web site www.lnci.org.au ,

Lismore Neighbourhood Centre 76 Carrington St Lismore

And

Wollongbar After School Care at Wollongbar Public School between 3-6pm.

P&C PARENT AWARD

The P&C is accepting nominations for our P&C Parent Award from members of the school community

(including staff) for parents they consider have made an exceptional contribution, above and beyond

the usual parental involvement, to the school for the majority of the time that the nominee has had

children at Wollongbar.

This award is for Year 6 Parents whose association with the school is ending and is not

necessarily awarded every year. All nominations are kept confidential and will be considered by the

P&C Executive. If awarded, a surprise presentation will be made at the Presentation Day.

If you would like to nominate a parent, please complete the form at the bottom of this newsletter

and return in a sealed envelope addressed to the P&C Executive Committee.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE Friday 2 December, 2011.

Our FINAL P&C meeting for the year will be held on 7 December, 2011.

Susan Dyer

P&C President

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P&C PARENT AWARD 2011 NOMINATION AWARD

Name of Nominee……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reasons for Nomination: (please include details of contributions and involvement at Wollongbar

Primary School)

Nominate by:……………………………………………………(name) Signature…………………………………………

Phone No…………………………………………………………… Date……………………………………

Impetigo – School Sores Factsheet

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by the Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. It is also known as school sores because it commonly affects school-aged children. Impetigo is more common during the warmer months. Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria can live harmlessly on and inside various areas of the body, such as the skin surface and nose. However, cuts and abrasions or eczema may allow the bacteria to cause infection to deeper skin tissues. Healthy, intact skin can sometimes develop impetigo too. The condition is characterised by collections of small, crusting blisters that usually form on the face or limbs. Impetigo looks unsightly, but it isn’t dangerous and doesn’t cause any lasting damage to the skin. However, it is highly contagious. A child with impetigo should be kept home from school or day care until appropriate treatment has begun. The sores on exposed areas are covered with a waterproof occlusive (no holes) dressing. Occasionally a crepe bandage may be needed to hold the dressing in place or help prevent younger children from scratching the sores.

Incubation period of impetigo The incubation period is the time between being exposed to the bacteria and the development of signs and

symptoms. The incubation period is usually one to three days for Streptococcal and four to 10 days for

Staphylococcal infections.

Common symptoms of impetigo Common symptoms of impetigo include:

The skin itches and reddens A collection of blisters forms, commonly around the nose and mouth The blisters pop and weep a yellow, sticky fluid The area develops a raised and wet-looking crust The scab dries and falls off The skin completely heals after a few days.

Symptoms of severe impetigo infection If large areas of the skin are affected, symptoms may also include:

Fever Swollen lymph glands General feeling of unwellness (malaise).

Diagnosis of impetigo Impetigo may be diagnosed by an experienced clinician on the basis of the appearance of the infection. It may also

be diagnosed by taking a swab of the blisters or crust and checking for the presence of bacteria.

Treatment of impetigo Impetigo can be treated with prescription antibiotic ointments or creams, which need to be reapplied until the sores

have completely healed. Antibiotic syrups or tablets may also be prescribed. It is important to complete any course

of antibiotics you are prescribed. If left untreated, impetigo can lead to skin abscesses.

Care of the impetigo infection at home Suggestions for home care include:

Wash the sores (lesions) with an antibacterial or antiseptic soap every eight to 12 hours. After each wash, pat the lesions dry. Use a clean towel each time. Apply a waterproof occlusive dressing (completely cover/seal the area where possible) to stop further spread of the infection. Use a crepe bandage to hold the dressing in place or help prevent younger children from scratching the sores. See your doctor if the sores spread and get worse despite treatment, or if the child becomes unwell with fever. Change the child’s linen (towels, sheets, face washer, sleep wear) daily while the infection is present.

Avoid spreading the infection Impetigo blisters and crusts are filled with bacteria. This makes the condition highly contagious, particularly when the site is weeping. The skin is usually itchy, so the child scratches and spreads the infection from under their fingernails to other areas of the body or to another person. Infection can also be spread by handling contaminated clothing or articles. Suggestions to reduce the risk of transmission to other family members include:

Encourage everyone to wash their hands with soap frequently, and dry completely. A child with impetigo should be kept home from school or day care until appropriate treatment has begun and the sores on exposed areas are covered with a waterproof occlusive dressing. Cut your child’s fingernails short and encourage them not to scratch scabs or pick their nose. Avoid scratching or touching the sores to prevent spread to other areas of the body. Use a crepe bandage if necessary. Keep affected areas of skin clean and covered to minimise the chance of spreading the infection. Always wash your hands with soap before and after touching sores or scabs. Encourage children to use their own towel and face cloth. No sharing. Wash the child’s linen, towels and clothes in hot water. Wash all household linen in hot water while the infection is present. Dispose of used dressings promptly and thoroughly. Wash and dry hands after the dressings have been disposed of into a plastic bag and place bag into household waste.

Impetigo is dangerous for newborns Keep the infected person well away from young babies. Impetigo is a serious condition for newborns because the

newborn’s inexperienced immunity may not keep the infection in check. Without prompt treatment, a severe case

of impetigo may threaten a baby’s life.

Where to get help

Your doctor Your pharmacist Your local maternal and child health nurse

Things to remember

Impetigo (school sores) is a highly contagious type of skin infection caused by the Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. The infection is characterised by inflamed blisters that pop, weep and form crusts. Treatment options include antibiotic cream, ointment, antibiotic syrup or tablets. A child with impetigo should be kept home from school or day care until appropriate treatment has begun and the sores on exposed areas are covered with a waterproof dressing and where necessary a crepe bandage. Practice good personal hygiene.