93—107 Darling Street, Wentworth Phone: 03 50273146 or 0350273489 or Fax: 03 50273778

E-mail: wentworth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.wentworth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Purpose Statement At Wentworth

Public School we value persistence,

respect and safety. We support all learners to be

successful.

NEWSLETTER

15th AUGUST, 2019 TERM 3, WEEK 4

Our PBL Focus this week is: - I react appropriately to my problem. I am able to identify the size of my problem. I am able to confidently use an appropriate response to deal with my problem. I

am able to identify how I look and feel when I am experiencing each different type of problem.

Last week finished off wonderfully with our NAIDOC celebrations. Thank you to everyone involved. STIG WEMYSS Wednesday’s session with narrator Stig Wemyss was a hit. Students were enthralled with his characterisation. You could hear them hollowing with laughter and joy from the office. One of the organisers commented how amazing our students are and how well-mannered and engaged they were throughout the performance. Thank you to Wentworth Shire Libraries for organising such a joyful event. ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Thank you Mr Gray and to all staff and volunteers involved in yesterday’s Athletics Carnival down at McLeod Oval. The students were persistent with their effort and encouraged others along the way. Thank you also to the P&C for running the canteen. HOME ADDRESS Unfortunately we are finding some of the home addresses in our computer system incorrect due to moving house and/or other circumstances. To make it easier we are asking everyone to please complete the attached slip and return it school with current home addresses. We appreciate your assistance in this area. SCHOOL CONCERT As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, a copy of the Possum Magic show is available for those who wish to have one. If you would like a copy, please send in a thumb drive (minimum 4gb) so we can share it with you.

COMING UP WENTWORTH TOWN LIBRARY VISITS Next Monday, 19th August every class will be walking down to the town library and take part in Book Week activities. Classes’ sessions down at the library will be:

• 10am – Year 4 (They will be leave during the assembly.) • 10:45am – Year 5/6 • 12:45pm – Year 3 • 1:30pm – K/1 • 2:15pm – Year 1/2

If you do not wish for your child/children to take part in this event, please let the front office know by Monday morning. YEAR 5’s PRE-SCHOOL VISIT Year 5’s will be visiting the Wentworth Pre-School next Wednesday 21st August. Another great opportunity to demonstrate our community involvement. BOOK WEEK CELEBRATION DAY This year we will be holding our Book Week Parade on Wednesday 28th August. The day will commence with the parade outside the office area, followed by some literacy rotation activities. Everyone is welcomed to join in on the event. The theme this year is ‘Reading is My Secret Power’. What are you going to come dressed as?

KINDER/1 Welcome to Week 4, Term 3. We are beginning to see the end of winter, which is lovely. Everyone had a fun day at Athletics yesterday and should have slept well last night. Kinder/1 are motoring along now and there is some very good growth beginning to occur. It is important that students keep up being read to or reading themselves at home. A reminder that students need to bring their own hats to school. This will ensure students are not sharing hats, which helps to curb the occurrence of nits. On Monday the 19th of August K/1 will be walking down to the town library and sharing in some book week activities. Have a great week everyone. Jenny Halls YEAR 1/2 Time is flying by in Year 1/2. Our Student Representative Council members for this term are Logan and Matilda. We will be going down to the Town Library at 2:15pm – 3:30pm on Monday 19th August to participate in Book Week activities. Our class will be running the morning assembly on Monday 2nd September. We look forward to seeing you there. Yvette Pomroy YEAR 3 Thanks everyone for a great week. I have been really glad to hear lots of praise about our class’ behaviour while I was away. It is great to see our values in action. Over the next few weeks we will be watching BTN as part of our literacy program. I have encouraged students to talk to you about current events and news that we see in the program. These discussions will support what we are doing in class. Cheers Brian Gray YEAR 4 Wow, this term is flying fast! Last week we celebrated NAIDOC and the children had a wonderful time participating in the organised events. Well done everybody who helped organise the day. The shirts looked amazing! Thank you to Mr Gray and the rest of the staff for another wonderful Athletics Carnival. It was great to see all the children trying their best in the events. This Monday 19th August, Year 4 will visiting the Wentworth Shire Library as a part of Book Week. Our school Book Week parade and activities will be held the following week on Wednesday 28th August. Start planning your costumes! Just a reminder that students need to bring in their school diaries so I can check their home reading. Enjoy the rest of the week. Jordana Shields

YEAR 5/6 Week four already! 5/6 enjoyed the NAIDOC celebrations last Friday and thank everybody who helped make the day such a success. Next Monday we will be visiting the town library as part of the Book Week festivities. In Week six we will have our book week parade and activities, so start thinking of some costumes. Well done to all who competed in the athletics carnival yesterday. It was great seeing the sportsmanship and ‘having a go’ attitude by all. A reminder for all Year 5 students to continue to sell tickets for the Father’s Day raffle. Funds raised go towards the Year 6 farewell. The prize of a hamper valued at over $100 has very generously been donated by My Chemist, Mildura. Tickets are $1 each and are due back on 26th August, 2019. Tickets can also be purchased from the front office. We do hope that you are able to support us. Have a great week! Leanne Byrnes FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST On Thursday 29th August, we will be holding our annual Fathers’ Day / Special Friends breakfast starting at 8am. The cost is $10 for the family for the delicious bacon and eggs with juice breakfast. We hope that you can come along and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our breakfast get together. Look out for the special invitations that will be sent home next week. Please note: If you are able to donate some eggs for this special occasion, could you please send them in next week? Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Leanne Byrnes LIBRARY COLOURING IN COMPETITION Mrs Farley will be running a colouring in competition for Book Week in the library. The library will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at second half lunch. The winners will be announced at the Book Week Parade on Wednesday the 28th of August. Mrs Farley TRACK PANTS FOR SALE We have in the office samples of a new style girls track pants - $25. Please feel free to come and have a look. Janet Shields

Sue Bardwell (Canteen Organiser) is looking for people to help fill the roster.

Without volunteers the canteen will not be able to run. Please contact her on 0467975114 if you are able to assist (even if it is only one day a term).

Date Please fill a day you are able to assist

23rd August 30th August

6th September 13th September 20th September 27th September

IMPORTANT DATES AUGUST 23rd – Donut Day 28th Book Week Day 29th – Father’s Day Breakfast 30th – MDPSSA Athletics Carnival SEPTEMBER 6th – Barrier Athletics Carnival 8th – Year 6 Canberra Excursion 18th – Year 4/5 Camp

Samuel – Going fast on my bike. Jarred – Helping others.

Shantaya – Running in the next level of cross country.

Kenzie – Riding a motorbike.

Megan – Doing something I wouldn’t normally do.

What makes you feel brave?

Book Week Celebrations Get your costume ready! Wednesday 28th August.

Book Week Celebrations Wednesday 28th August

Who will you come dressed as?