Woodburn Public School

Shane’s StuffThis week our school has commenced using a new bell system that also incorporates an evacuation and lockdown alert facility. It is a requirement that schools practice the evacuation and lockdown procedures so that should an emergency situation arise staff and students are able to stay as safe and calm as possible.

The bell system also has a school wide communication system incorporated. This helps us spread messages as needed, but most particularly in emergency situations.

Additional School ResourcesAt the start of the year students were provided with a school resources requirements list. Thanks to all families who have supplied these already. This helps to have your child fully involved with what is happening at school.Families who are still to acquire these resources are encouraged to do so. The homework and home reader folders, along with headphones and other items do make life easier for all concerned.

Another copy of the requirements is available upon request.

Book Pack FeesFamilies who are yet to make this payment are asked to do so as soon as possible. The resources within these packs are used in classrooms to support teaching and learning programs. The $40 cost averages out at less than $1 per week for the school year. The school has purchased these resources on behalf of families, which saves the need for families to source the resources, travel to shops and saves families purchasing them at retail cost (the school gets a bulk purchase discount). These resources are available to students from the time payment is received.

School Book Pack and Voluntary Contribution Prize Draw

Corey Svoboda was the winner of the Movie World tickets (2 adults/2 children) as drawn at last week’s assembly.

For Your Diary

Week 5 22 - 26 Feb Friday FNC Swimming CarnivalWeek 6 29 Feb - 4 MarchFriday Assembly 2:10 - SRC BadgingWeek 7 7 - 11 MarchFriday School Photos

Next P & C Meeting Monday 14 March

email: woodburn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.woodburn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Week 5 Term 1 Wednesday 24 February 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.

Congratulations Corey.

There will be one further draw in a few weeks for 2 adult tickets to Sea World. Again, this is an incentive prize for families who have paid both the Book Pack and Contributions for 2016.

Out of Hours School Care

I have been approach by Rainbow Childcare Centre who are interested in offering a before and after school hours care service in Woodburn. Such a service would only be sustainable if families have a need for such a service. The service will take some time to successfully establish and commence operations, with a likely start during the second half of the school year.

There is a strong push to boost Before and After School Care opportunities in NSW. Such services attract subsidised fees that help make the service more affordable. There are other service providers in our area who can cater for this need, but this is an opportunity for such a service to exist here in Woodburn.

Families who feel they may be interested in such a service are asked to advise the school so we can determine the level of interest/need before further steps are undertaken to establish such a service.

If further information about the proposed service is desired, you can check the Rainbow Childcare Centre website at http://ww.rainbow.nsw.edu.au/

ChoirThis year Miss Johnston is again coordinating our school choir. The choir practices during

lunch break each Wednesday. The students enjoy learning songs and prepare for events throughout the year.

Congratulations to all participating students for being prepared to

participate, and many thanks to Miss Johnston for her coordination of the choir.The school also has a junior choir made up of students from our Kinder, 12J and 23R classes. These students practise during classes and also perform at various events and assemblies throughout the year.

DanceThis year a dance group is also available for students to engage with during lunch each Thursday. Miss Rose has a background in dance and is offering a fun dance session for interested students.This group has also had some keen interest from students and I applaud this enthusiasm, as well as thanking Miss Rose for making this available.

Until next week......

PSSA Representative SportCongratulations to all our students who

attended the Mid Richmond and Ballina District Swimming Trials. Everyone had a great day and did their very best.Charlie Ticknor will be representing the school on Friday 26 February at the FNC

Swimming trials. He has a big program swimming in 6 events. All the best Charlie!Troy Turner attended the FNC Cricket Trials last Thursday 18 February. He has been successful and will travel to Sawtell on Monday 7 March to try out for the North Coast team. Good luck Troy!

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

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 5 Jennifer MertonAmelia Bryce

Meatball Sub 26 Feb 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!

the Mid Richmond Carnival early Term 2.

Susan JohnstonSports Coordinator

P&C Easter Hamper RaffleEvery student will be bringing home 1 book of raffle tickets next week for our first fundraiser of 2016 - our Easter Hamper Raffle.

Tickets are 50c each or 3 for $1. The raffle will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade.We are asking for Easter items to be donated for the hamper. Every item donated will give you a bonus ticket in the draw.

Trivia NightThank you to those who attended the trivia night last weekend, it was a fun night resulting in a surprise win! Thank You to The Rod’n’Reel Hotel for the kind donation of all entry fees from the night to the P&C, a total of $80! Your community spirit and continued support is very much appreciated.

Daniel GillettP&C President

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

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 2016 Sign Onfor boys and girls, all ages @ Stan Payne Oval on Wednesdays 24 February, 5-6pm.Join us for a Try Rugby session with sausage sizzle on 2 March, 4.30pm $95.00 for the season. Further info, contact Gary Roberts on 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 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 rvsceh@hotmail.com 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

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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.