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Woodburn Public School
Shane’s StuffStaff have been exploring ways to make our school newsletter more school and student focussed. As a step forward classes will be contributing to our school newsletter more often. Please take note of this new inclusion and provide feedback to the school, especially when your feedback is positive. We really do want the newsletter to be worth reading, rather than left in bags and placed straight into the bin.
SRC Election ResultsThis week’s school assembly will be held on Friday afternoon commencing at 2:20pm. The assembly has been delayed as it will also include the ‘badging’ of our 2016 SRC members. Parents and community members are most welcome to attend and help us recognise this elected group of students.
The assembly will be similar to our weekly assembly, with SRC badges presented near the end. Parents who are attending are welcome for the whole assembly, however it is anticipated that SRC badges will be presented at approximately 3:00pm. Whilst your full participation is welcome, parents or community members arriving late are asked to join the audience as quietly and respectfully as possible.
I congratulate the elected students in advance.
School Plan - Revised Strategic DirectionsWith a fairly significant change in staff as we roll into the 2016 school year staff have been involved in a review of our school plan. This review highlighted a limited ownership of the existing plan and the directions being pursued. As a move forward, staff have looked at enhancing our plan to increase ownership and relevance to how our plan is being implemented.
The school has revised our Strategic Directions in line with the Department of Educations State plan. Our directions for 2016-17 are now:• Raising Expectations
For Your Diary
Week 6 29 Feb - 4 MarchFriday Assembly 2:10 - SRC Badging
Week 7 7 - 11 MarchSun/Mon NC Cricket TrialsWed NC Swimming ChampionshipsFriday School Photos
Next P & C Meeting Monday 14 March
email: [email protected] Web: www.woodburn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Week 6 Term 1 Wednesday 2 March 2016
Ph: 66 822 502 Fax: 66 822 513
Woodburn StWOODBURN 2472
If families are wanting to purchase uniforms, this can be
done at the office between 9 am and
3 pm only.
• Fostering Quality• New and Better ways of deliveringThe revised school plan will be tabled for discussion at the next P&C meeting on 14 March.
School AttendanceIt goes without need to explain that students who attend school and engage with teaching and learning have the greatest chances of success at school. Every school day counts. Every teaching and learning opportunity, every sporting activity, every art or craft experience, as with every chance to learn about cultural diversity, history and geography.Students with a positive attendance pattern at school generally have greatest success and develop stronger social networks. Parents are urged to support children to attend school each and every day (even birthdays).
Until next week......
PSSA Representative SportCongratulations Charlie Ticknor on your great swim at the FNC Swimming trials. Charlie was successful in both Freestyle and Backstroke and will be heading off to Kempsey next week for the North Coast trials. Good Luck!
Cross CountryThe Schools Cross Country day will be Friday 1 April. Put this on your calendar. Students 11yrs and over will run 3km in their age division, students 8-10yrs will run 2km in their age division and student 5-7yrs will run 1km. Students placing in the top 8 of their age division (8yrs+ ) will travel to Coraki for the Mid Richmond Carnival early Term 2.
Yours in SportSusan JohnstonSports Coordinator
P&C Easter Hamper RaffleEvery family will be bringing home 1 book of raffle tickets today for our Easter Hamper Raffle!
Tickets are 50c each or 3 for $1. The raffle will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade.
Hamper prizes will include a few “accomodation vouchers” for Ashton Palms Holiday Village on The Gold Coast along with some lovely Easter goodies!We are asking for Easter items to be donated for the hamper. Every item donated will give you a bonus ticket in the draw.
Community StuffJust Dance & Cheer!
Richmond Valley are currently accepting enrolments for 2016. Our aim is to build confident students capable of taking on whatever their future has in store for them...We operate out of Woodburn & Coraki, offering- JAZZ/ FUNK/ HIP HOP/ LYRICAL/ EXAMS/ ‘YUMMY MUMMYS’ (Ages 3 to Adult), ALL STAR CHEER (Tumble+Stunt+Dance+Jumps- Recreational to Competitive/ Ages 5 to adult), KINDER GYM & TUMBLE CLASSES.Contact Tammy for further info on 0409822565
Garage Sale48 Richmond Street, Woodburn - Sunday 9am-1pm
Woodburn Wolves FC Junior training will commence on Wednesday 9 March 2016. 4pm to 5pm for Under 6 to Under 11 & 5pm to 6pm for competitive teams Grade 12 to Grade 16.
Pam Bellingham School of Dance
Woodburn Ages 3 to Adult. Classes resume week of 1 February. See Facebook page for timetableFor enquiries and enrolments phone 6682 2203 or 0414 953 879.
Evans River Junior Rugby 2016TRY RUGBY SESSIONStan Payne Oval from 4.30pm. Wednesday 2 March 2016 FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLEALL AGES, BOYS AND GIRLSCONTACT: Gary Roberts, 0418 467 953
Richmond Valley Swim Club Jnr Dolphin Carnival Saturday 2 April 2016
Evans Head Aquatic Centre from 11am until 1pmFor all children aged between 4 years and 8 years as of 2 April. This carnival is open to all children
During literacy lessons, we have
been developing our reading. We
are focusing on our fluency, reading
to the punctuation, and our
comprehension of what we have
read.
We have also been working on
Sizzling Starters. These involve us
starting our stories with interesting
and exciting beginnings. We have
banned the boring because we
know we can do better!
In HSIE, we are working on the unit,
‘Australia You’re Standing In It’.
In this unit we are learning about
the different states and territories,
famous icons of Australia as well as
developing our mapping skills.
In 3/4B we have been learning about photography and some of
the techniques photographers use. Techniques we have explored
include; the rule of thirds, perspective, texture, simplicity and fill
the frame. We also experimented with the Photo Lab app, giving
our photos some interesting and fun effects.
At the last assembly, we shared some of the fantastic photos we had
taken in class and around the playground. Some of these amazing
photos can be seen on the screen in the school office.
By Jayden Williams
“Mum, Mum. HELP!!!”. Mum ran into the little
girl’s room. As she entered she saw hands coming out
from under the bed.
By Jadon Rose
“The moon light was glittering through the window of Jesse’s bedroom. There was a sudden
shock in Jesse’s room that woke her up. There were
moans and groans coming from beneath her bed.
Mathematics We have been
consolidating our number and problem solving skills. We have been focusing on our mental strategies and
showing our thinking.
A PLACE TO GROW
Exceeding National
Quality Standards Taking Enrolments for 2016
Phone 02 66825235
Canteen Roster Term 1 2016
Rostered Weeks Friday 9:30 -12:30 $5 meal that comes with 1 hot food, a drink
and a snack
Dates
Week 6 Beck DicinoskiJessica Hyde
Cheese & Vegemite scrolls
4 March 2016
REMINDER – ORDERS TO BE DROPPED INTO THE CANTEEN ORDER BOX BY 10am THURSDAY MORNINGS AT THE OFFICE! Please have your correct money securely placed in your bag with your name and class clearly marked on it!Any ideas for canteen PLEASE come along to the next P & C Meeting!
from local primary schools and preschools, local swim schools and local swimming clubs.
The Junior Dolphin Carnival is a low-key, fun activity and will be conducted in that spirit. Events will not be timed and there will be no placings. All children will be able to participate in 25m Freestyle and 25m Breaststroke events and a novelty event. All children will be able to participate in the games after the races.All children need to have a completed form. If you would like a form emailed to you please contact [email protected] and one will be sent to you, it can be filled out online and returned to us. Alternatively you can post the forms to Richmond Valley Swim Club, 2/53 Banksia Street, Evans Head, 2473. For more information please phone Rebecca
Yourell on 0452 212 432. Entries close on Wednesday 30 March The entry fee is $10 per swimmer, which will entitle the child to swim in all three events. All children participating in the Jnr Dolphin Carnival will have free entry to the pool.Prizes: Random prizes will be given throughout the day.BBQ: A BBQ will be running though the day.Notes: Children will be allocated to their heats by age and gender when they are marshalled on pool deck on the day. Parents may accompany their children to marshalling if they wish. Experienced swimmers will be in the water to assist children.