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What’s
On? When?
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SCHOOL
ASSEMBLY
Friday 9:10am
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Lakeview
Restaurant Tickets
on sale NOW
$45 each
Tickets available for
Thursday 15th Nov
Friday 16th Nov
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Early Bird Session 5
Mon Nov
10-11:10am
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10 day Swimsafe
Program
Nov 19—30
Years 2,3,4,5
$45 per student
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Stage 3 Sydney
Excursion
Wed—Fri 21-23 Nov
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Presentation Day
Tue 11 Dec—10am
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Year 6 Farewell
Dinner Monday No-
vember 17 6pm
November 7 2012 Term 4 Week 5November 7 2012 Term 4 Week 5
Dear Parents/Carers,
Last week ended on a positive note with our annual school fete. Once again this was many
months of work by a small group of dedicated P&C members and canteen committee who
took on a variety of roles from organisation of stalls and rides, to street walks to gather do-
nations for the chocolate wheel, to distributing letters and the list goes on. I would like to
thank all those involved in the organisation of the fete, businesses and organisations who
generously gave donations to use as great prizes for the chocolate wheel, parents and com-
munity members who baked and donated goods to be sold and volunteered their time on
stalls. I was delighted to hear the feedback from both the men operating the rides and ‘Mr
Whippy’ on the general behaviour and good manners of our students in comparison to
many schools and places they attend. This certainly is attributed to the high expectations
we have of our students. The fete is not only a fun opportunity for our students, but also a
fund raising venture where the money goes back into the school to purchase resources and
equipment. Once figures are finalised and expenses taken out we will communicate the
amount raised. Thank you to you as the school community for your attendance and support
of the fete.
The Early Bird Program continued on Monday with settled children enjoying the transition
to school program. It is a pleasure to see the way the children move from their families to
the teaching staff. The welcoming and encouraging atmosphere that has been created has
already started that very important partnership between school and home. The program
will culminate next Monday with a parent and student session. We look forward to 2013
when we will welcome our new ‘Kindergartens’ to Wallerawang School.
Preparations are continuing for the Lakeview Restaurant with staff, parents and community
members working behind the scenes. It humbles me think of the time busy people are will-
ing to give. Tickets have been selling quickly. There are still some tickets left on both nights
and these can be purchased at the office. Ticket sales are now open to the general public so
if you know of people wishing to experience this unique and exciting venture please encour-
age them to purchase. Next Tuesday commencing at 10am there will be a full dress re-
hearsal. During this week the wait staff and chefs will have some time with Sharon Rush-
worth and Red Thompson to learn the ‘tricks of the trade’. As the time fast approaches the
excitement continues to build. What a fantastic opportunity for our students.
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Next Monday school students Matilda Cafe and
Ebony Seymour will compete in the Regional finals
of the NAIDOC public speaking competition in
Dubbo. We wish the girls best of luck as they pre-
pare to represent our school alongside the finest
public speakers in our region, I know the girls will
do us proud.
Today I am in Bathurst at the Bathurst School
Education group Principal’s meeting. We have an
extremely busy day planned for us with a variety of
presentations, including one on the Australian
Curriculum.
I encourage students to take responsibility for their
behaviour as it reaches mid - term 4. There is a lot
happening and many opportunities for the stu-
dents between now and the end of the school year
and it would be a shame for them to miss out for
inappropriate behaviour.
All of life is a constant education.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt, The Wisdom of Eleanor
Roosevelt
Jenny Lamborn
Relieving Principal
Thank you
The P&C would like to express a very big thankyou to everyone who attended the an-
nual school fete on Friday, it was a great suc-cess. In particular we would like to thank the teachers & support staff, parents, grandpar-
ents and carers who gave up their time to help out on the stalls, in the canteen and set-ting up/packing up and also to those members of the school community and local businesses
who supported us with donations. The fete would not be able to take place without this
valued support.
Primary by Design: A Lithgow District Primary Schools Exhibition
Lithgow City Council recently invited each primary school in the Lithgow district to en-ter two pieces of art work to create an art exhibition to be held in the Courtyard Gallery at Eskbank House and Museum. The pur-pose of the art show is to showcase local children's art and encourage the artistic chil-dren in the community.
Wallerawang School have entered a piece titled 'Bridget's Scream', inspired by 'The Scream' by Edward Munch produced by Bridget Pate during a Stage 3 art lesson & a beautiful pottery tile produced by Katelyn Mi-callef as part of the Stage 1 pottery sessions provided by Mrs Wellfare.
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News from 1B
1B have been learning about different styles of writing. We have been making lots of yummy
things such as popcorn and pizza then writing a procedure explaining how we made them. We
have also been writing interesting narratives and some recounts from the Fete. Here are a few
special ones we wanted to share with you.
One Christmas morning the sparkly rainbow reindeer was dancing and suddenly she tripped on her bal-
let shoes so she tied the laces tight and danced again.
By Monique
One Christmas night the fluoro green Santa was delivering presents when a present cracked. So the
fluoro green Santa went back to the South Pole and he got a new one.
By Jackson
One Christmas morning the sparkly elf was packing Santa’s bag and suddenly when Santa picked up his
bag all the presents fell out.
By Mitchell
At the school fete I went on the car slide and then I did the lucky sticks. Next I got a slushie and then I
did the fishing boat. I loved it.
By Tylah
On Friday we had our fete and I went on the tea cups with Wil and my brother James and Kyla. I went on
the big slide. Then I bought a slushie and I bought a show bag and after that I went in the haunted
house. I went on the jumping castle with my brother James, It was fun!
By Byron
At the fete I went on the jumping castle and after the jumping castle I went on the tea cups and I bought
an ice-cream and a slushie. I went to the chocolate wheel and the chocolate toss and I got my face
painted. Then I bought a bag of fairy floss. Then I wanted a sausage sandwich and I had a cupcake. Next
I bought an icecream from the canteen and then I went back to the tea cups. I had the best time!
By Emily
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Library News
Wang’s Big Bang Term 3 School Magazine is
now on sale for $4.00 per copy from the office.
The Magazine is also on the school website.
Stage 3 Sydney Excursion
A reminder that the excursion to Sydney two
weeks away. Full payment is now due.
Swimming Program
The 10 day school swimming program will
commence on Monday 19th November and
will conclude on Friday 30th November. There
are 60 spaces for the program which will run at
Lithgow Olympic Pool. The program is open
to students in years 2,3,4 & 5 who are non
swimmers or have limited swimming ability
and experience. The cost of the program will
be $45.00. There are currently five spots left.
Stewart House Clothing Appeal
Stewart House bags have been sent home to-
day in support of this appeal. Time for another
clean out of wardrobes etc. Please return bags
by Monday November 26.
Healthy Lunchbox
Riley Muldoon KR
Canteen News
A helper is needed for tomorrow in the can-teen. Please contact the office or Kimberley Gunnulson if you are available . Uniform Reminder It’s time to think about uniforms for next year! Orders for uniform requirements can be left at the school office or you can visit the school uni-form shop on Monday mornings between 8:30am and 10:30am. Laybys are most wel-come and payments can made by either cash or cheque. A uniform order sheet is attached.
Important Dates
2013
Lakeview Restaurant Thursday November 15
Friday November 16
10 day Swimming November 19—30
Sydney Excursion November 21—23
Year 7 2013 Lithgow High
School Orientation
Monday December 3
Year 5 Leaders Speeches Wednesday December 5
K-2 Advent Pageant Thursday December 6
Annual Presentation Day Tuesday December 11
10am
Student Yearly Reports
distributed
Wednesday December 12
Year 6 Farewell Dinner Monday December 17
6pm
Students last day Wednesday December 19
Staff Development Day Tuesday January 29
Students Years 1-6
Commence the new year
Wednesday January 30
Kindergarten begin Thursday January 31
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Canteen Roster
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Community Announcements
Mu Yeh Taekwondo
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For more information phone Head Instructor
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0409305327. Classes on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays at Wallerawang School Hall. You
can also visit their website at
www.muyehtaekwondo.com
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GARAGE SALE
Saturday 10th and 17th November
Sunday 11th and 18th November
14 Burnett St Wallerawang
New and used items
Clothes, makeup, jewellery, baby items, auto,
building materials, hardware, craft, candles and
much much more
Tea and coffee will be on sale whilst you browse!
4:45 - 5:30pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednes-day
@ Club Revive Gym Lithgow Future Champions MMA is for children aged 5 -
12 years! Class are based on building the children's confi-
dence and self-esteem whilst learning new skills and im-
proving their fitness. Future Champions MMA classes are fun, safe and
fully supervised by Government Accredited in-structors.
Prices from less than $10 per week! Contact Paul Traish 0448 474 837
Thursday 8/11 A. Forrest, HELPER NEEDED
Friday 9/11 T. Mason, K. Phillips
Monday 12/11 S. Beecroft, S. Ward
Tuesday 13/11 A. Jackson, A. Dunn
Wednesday 14/11 S. Scanlan, S. Rushworth
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Want to give your child a successful start at school?
(Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters - HIPPY)
HIPPY is a free, government funded program, new to Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland designed to help par-ents prepare their children for school.
Materials, guidance and home tutor support are all provided. The focus is on parents spending about 10 minutes a day doing the interactive activities with their children, to build pre-literacy and numeracy skills. HIPPY aims to further develop parents’ skills and confidence to better help their children prepare for a successful start at school.
Employment opportunities are also available to parents.
Centacare requires part time Home Tutors to assist with delivering the HIPPY program.
Centacare is accepting enrolments for 2013 from families living in the Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland areas with children in the year prior to starting school , usually around 4 years of age (Note: Children must turn 4 years on or before the 31st July 2013).
Interested parents / caregivers can contact the Program Coordinator, Leanne Walding on telephone: 6352 4868 or mobile 0409 362 663 or email [email protected]
HIPPY Bowenfels is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Rela-tions through the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters.
Learn to Swim this Summer at a pool near you!
NSW Office of Communities Sport & Recreation
Learn to Swim Classes will be held at the Lithgow Olympic Pool in
January 2012
Information Brochures have been distributed with this newsletter
