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Progress with Pride Welcome Year 7

Wadalba Community

School

Newsletter 2016

Term 1, Week 2

“Creating a positive and dynamic learning community

where all students strive to achieve their full potential

to enable active participation in tomorrow’s world”

(School Vision 2015-2017)

Our new phone number is 0243 562 888

February 2016 Calendar Wed 10 Y7-12 Photographs

Y11 Parent Information Night 5.30pm

Thurs 11 K-6 Photographs

Thurs 17 Primary Swimming Carnival

Fri 19 Secondary Swimming Carnival

Sun 13 March Wadalba Markets 10am-3pm

For more details see http://www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar and https://www.facebook.com/WadalbaCommunitySchool

Welcome back and welcome to

new families for 2016

Welcome Kindergarten

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Orchid Way, Wadalba NSW 2259 P O Box 294, Wyong NSW 2259 T: 02 43562888 F: 02 4356 2899

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Principal: Mr Jason McGrath

Deputy Principals: Ms Jane Harris Mrs Erica Burge Mr Brad Glachan Ms Roxanne Sanday (Rel)

Wadalba Community School

Creating a positive and dynamic learning community where all students strive to

achieve their full potential to enable active participation in tomorrow’s world

Principal’s Message Welcome 2016 and upcoming events for families

Welcome back. A special welcome to the many new families who have joined our school community. A common remark about our school is the level of friendliness of both children and adults. We hope the school supports the creation of community. We hope you take the opportunity to meet other families by attending some of the events that occur over the year. Some upcoming events are: * the Y11 Parent Information Night which will be followed by a Y11/12 Parent Briefing about the Elevate study skills program we run with our senior students (Wednesday 10 February) * P&C Meeting (Wednesday 24 March 6pm) * Y7 Parent Progress Meeting (Tuesday 1 March) * Primary Parent Cuppa and Cake Catch Up (Wednesday 9 March) * Our first Wadalba Markets run by our P&C (Sunday 13 March 10am-3pm).

Y7 Introductory Lesson to Genius Hour

Congratulations Year 12 2015 Congratulations to our 2015 Year 12 students as they embark on the next stage in their lifelong learning. It is great to see the variety of university offers covering a broad range of areas such as nursing, mathematics, science, criminology, social sciences, biotechnology, economics, arts, communication, business, teaching, sports science and management- including several who have been admitted into honours programs. We will be following up with all students to find out more about their diverse pathways but wish them well.

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Introductions and welcome of new staff We welcome new staff who join the team: Ms Bennett (Primary); Ms Hindmarch (Primary); Ms Rumpler (PDHPE); Mr Benham (PDHPE); Ms Hodges (PDHPE); Ms Woods (HSIE); Ms Kasmar (HSIE); Mr Farah (Learning Choices), Ms Elrick (Learning Choices). Best wishes for 2016. J McGrath Principal

Deputy Principal Report

Welcome back to 2016. The year has started well with students returning rested and fresh ready

for a new year at school. The students are looking good in their uniforms, let’s keep this reflection

of pride in the school ongoing at the terms progresses. Than you to parents for supporting us in

ensuring that students are leaving home dressed appropriately for the school day.

BUSES - OPAL card have been issued to students who catch buses. Any student who was absent

then this occurred; please go to the student counter at the office to pick up their OPAL card.

Students should ensure that they are responsibly making their way to the buses promptly and

assisting any of our new students to find their way.

Likewise any student who did not collect their school report at the end of 2015, reports are waiting

for you at the office.

Upcoming high school events include:

10/2/16 – Year 11 Parent Information Session and Yr 11 and 12 ELEVATE presentation – 5.30pm –

7.30pm

10/2/16 - School Photos

19/2/16 - Swimming carnival – remember to dress in school colours

These are important events on our Term 1 school calendar that we hope are well supported by

students and staff.

A reminder of the the Deputy Principals responsible for year groups:

Mr Glachan – Years 7 and 10





Mrs Burge – Years 8 and 11

Mrs Harris – Years 9 and 12

I wish you all a great upcoming school term.

Mrs Burge Deputy Principal

Middle School News

Dear Parents and Caregivers, My Name is Mrs Beverly Partridge and I am the Head Teacher Teaching and Learning responsible for Middle School. The purpose of this article is to keep you informed about what we do at Wadalba Community School (WCS). Curriculum Overview The primary purpose of Middle School is to support students in their transition from primary to high school by catering to the needs of students in early adolescence. The transition from primary to high school is one of the biggest challenges young adolescents face and we are dedicated to supporting students with this change through our highly successful Middle School program. In mainstream Middle School we teach an integrated curriculum where subjects are combined into strands. This enhances the relevance of the learning by enabling students to see connections and linkages between subjects. If students’ can see the relevance of what they are learning, they are much more engaged. The strands taught in mainstream Middle School are Humanities (English, Geography and History) and Measuring Physical Space (MPS) (Maths, PDHPE and Science). In the academic Middle School classes each subject is taught separately, however, teachers work collaborately on integrated projects across subject areas. Year 7 Advisor – Mr James Huff Our Year 7 classes were structured with two academic classes and six mixed ability classes. These academic classes were formed by a combination of results received from Primary Schools and scores in the High School Admission test conducted at Wadalba last year. Students who consistently perform well have the opportunity to gain a spot in these classes. Classroom Management Our rules at Wadalba Community School are reinforced in the classroom-

Show and Earn RESPECT







Accept RESPONSIBILTY

Strive for EXCELLENCE

Part of my role as the Middle School Head Teacher is to deal with students who are persistently failing to comply with instructions, consistently cause distractions in the classroom and prevent the teacher from educating others. We will not accept or tolerate this behaviour. I will notify you if your child is not complying with school rules and procedures to seek your support in motivating your child to get back on track.

Measuring Physical Space (MPS) The focus across each KLA involved with MPS this term is based on the essential skills required to gain a basic understanding of all aspects across the Science, Mathematics and PDHPE KLA’s. Mathematics classes will focus on Computations with Positive Integers, Angles and Positive and Negative Integers PDHPE Theory classes will be focusing on Sportsmanship and Anti-bullying by encouraging positive experiences and relationships for students in competitive and non competitive situations. Practical: Minor games to improve gross motor skills, sportsmanship, athletics and cross country running. It is compulsory for students to bring their sports uniform to school during PE Practical lessons and a hat is recommended. Science classes will look at- Separating Mixtures. They learn how to separate mixtures using appropriate equipment and safe procedures whilst demonstrating an understanding of the differences in everyday material. It is compulsory that all students have fully enclosed shoes with solid uppers to participate in practical lessons in Science Laboratories. Humanities The topics in Humanities this term are “A hero’s Journey” for the English component and “What is Geography” for the geography component. In first Semester students study English and geography while in second semester they study English and history. Lessons are developed to incorporate the outcomes of the English, History and Geography syllabus in an effort to enhance student comprehension of concepts and skills required for success in these courses. The development of students’ reading, comprehension and vocabulary skills is viewed as an important requirement of the Humanities course and this topic builds upon these skills. It is expected that all students will read the novel that has been set as part of this term’s unit of study Homework Homework is set by each teacher at their discretion. It can range from set tasks to completion of activities which were not completed in class. Students in Year 7 should be reading for at least 20 minutes a night. To assist with numeracy rehearsing times tables up to 12 will help students with the concepts being taught in Maths. We encourage students to use their diaries so we can use this as a form of communication to allow parents to see what is happening with regards to homework







and behaviour. We would appreciate if parents and carers supported us in this area to reinforce the line of communication between homes and the school. Year 7 Camp All students who have displayed satisfactory behaviour will be given the opportunity to participate in a three day Outdoor Adventure Camp in Morisset during Term 2. Contact with the School If you have any concerns about the welfare of your child or would like to talk to one of your child’s teachers the Year Advisor Mr Huff is the person you need to contact. For any discipline concerns you can contact me, Mrs Beverly Partridge. Information about what is happening at is regularly updated on our school website: http://www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au Kind regards Mrs Beverly Partridge Head Teacher – Teaching and Learning



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Wadalba Community School – High School Canteen Price List – 2016 SANDWICHES & WRAPS

White or multigrain bread or tortilla wraps

all sandwiches or wraps must be ordered

toasted sandwiches available at no extra cost Vegemite $1.30

Cheese $1.70

Tomato $1.70

Spaghetti/Baked Beans $2.00

Ham $2.00

Tuna/Salmon $3.60

Chicken (roast) $3.60

Chicken Caesar Wraps $4.00

FRESHLY MADE TO ORDER SALADS sandwiches, wraps, rolls or salad boxes

must be ordered

Salad Sandwiches $3.50

(lettuce, tomato, carrot, beetroot, cucumber)

Cheese & Salad $3.70

Ham & Salad $4.00

Tuna & Salad $4.00

Salmon & Salad $4.50

Chicken & Salad $4.00

OTHER SALADS

Caesar Salad $3.70

Chicken Caesar Salad $5.00

Zucchini Slice with Salad $5.00

SNACKS Jelly Cups $0.15

Mamee Chicken Noodle Snacks $0.60

Jumpy’s $1.00

JJ Chicken Crackers $1.20

Assorted Chips $1.30

Finger Buns/Choc Chip Muffins $1.50

Fruit (Apples, Banana) $1.00

Fruit Cups (Fresh Fruit) $1.00

HOT FOOD - Available at Recess & Lunch

Hash Browns $1.00

Garlic Bread $1.50

Cheese or Cheese & Bacon Rolls $1.60

Sausage Rolls $2.50

Ham & Cheese Toasties $2.00

Noodle Cups (chicken or beef) $2.00

Spinach & Ricotta Rolls $2.50

Pizza Roundas $2.80

Pizza Singles (ham & pineapple) $2.50

Plain Meat Pies $3.20

Potato Pies $3.20

Chicken Burgers (lettuce & mayo) $3.60

Cheese Burgers (cheese, bbq sauce) $3.60

Chicken Chilli Wrap (lettuce, cheese, mayo) $3.60

Chicken Chilli Wrap (double chicken) $4.50

Chicken Goujons with Sauce $2.60

Chicken Char Grill Sandwich $3.50

Meatball Sub (meatball,pasta sauce,cheese) $4.00

Sauce Sachets (tomato or bbq) $0.20

ALL THE FOLLOWING MUST BE ORDERED

Chicken Nuggets (5pkt) $2.50

Chicken & Gravy Sub $4.00

Lasagne $3.50

Macaroni & Cheese $3.50

Spaghetti Bolognaise $3.50

Vegie Burgers (lettuce, tomato & mayo) $3.70

Hawaiian Burger (pine, lettuce & mayo) $3.70

Hamburgers (tomato, lettuce, beet, bbq) $4.00

BREAKFAST MENU 7:30am to 8:15am

Cheese & Bacon Rolls $1.60 Toast with Vegemite or Jam }Limit of $0.50 Raisin Toast }4 slices $0.60 Hot Milo Drink $1.00 Ham & Cheese Toasties $2.00 Noodle Cups - Chicken or Beef $2.00 recess & lunch orders can be placed before school

COLD DRINKS

Bottled Water 350mls $0.80


Bottled Water 1ltr $2.00

Plain Milk 300mls $1.00


Oak Flavoured Milk 300mls $1.80

Oak Flavoured Milk 600mls $2.80

Breaka UHT Popper Milk 250mls $1.60

Up & Go Breakfast Drink 250mls $2.00

99% Fruit Juice Slushies $1.50

Popper Juices 250mls $1.00

Harvey Fruit Juices 250mls $1.70

Harvey Fruit Juices 450mls $2.70

FROZEN TREATS Quelch Fruit Sticks $0.50

Orange, Apple & B/currant

Or Apple Juice Cups $0.60

TNT Sour Pops $.80

Icy Poles $1.00

Icy Twists $1.00

Mini Calippo’s $1.00

Vanilla Ice Cream Cups $1.20

Paddle Pops $1.50

Milo Scoop Shakes $2.80

Bulla Frozen Yoghurts $1.80

Fruit Juice Slushies 99% Fruit Juice $1.60

(ITEMS ON THE MENU MAY CONTAIN ALLERGENS)

(PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)


Canteen Online Ordering System

Order quickly from home or work

No searching for cash required

pre-paid online!

Faster and more accurate

Order at a time convenient to you

on the day, prior to 9.00am, or weeks in

advance!

Guaranteed every order is received at canteen

We are now using a great new online ordering system called FlexiSchools

(www.flexischools.com.au) to make the processing of recess & lunch orders easier

for parents and canteen staff. So get online and save time!

How Does it Work?

1) Go to www.flexischools.com.au

2) Click “Register Now” and enter your email address

3) Complete the online registration and add funds to your account via credit card

4) Log in at any time and place your lunch orders

As purchases are made, the funds are taken from your pre-paid account. The account can

be topped up again in the same way, or set to

automatically top-up when it falls below a pre-set

minimum. Each order is sent automatically to the

canteen, where an easy-to-read label is produced

with the child’s name, class and order details. This

ensures each order is prepared and delivered

accurately to your child.

What Does it Cost?

The online menu is the same price as the usual menu. However, there is a 25c fee for the

online orders to help pay for the labels and the website system.

More Info?

If you get stuck or have any questions, just call FlexiSchools on 1300 361 769.


High School

Canteen Price List 2016

Canteen trading times 7:45am to 1:45pm

NSW Healthy Kids Association Member

Promoting Healthy & Nutritional Foods

NSW Government Fresh Taste Strategy

The canteen is run by Wadalba Community School P&C Association,

with all profits used to benefit the students at the school.

If you would like to help in the canteen, no experience necessary,

Contact the canteen at the school on 43 925 000

For more information about the School or the P&C

visit the school website: www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

http://www.flexischools.com.au/


Wadalba Community School – Primary School Canteen Price List – 2016

SANDWICHES & WRAPS & ROLLS White or multigrain bread or tortilla wraps

All sandwiches or wraps must be ordered

Toasted sandwiches available at no extra cost Vegemite $1.30

Cheese $1.70

Tomato $1.70

Spaghetti/Baked Beans $2.00

Ham $2.00

Tuna/Salmon $3.60

Chicken (roast) $3.60

ALL EXTRAS (cheese, pineapple etc.) $0.20

Chicken Caesar Wraps $4.00

Salad Sandwiches $3.50

(lettuce, tomato, carrot, beetroot, cucumber)


Ham & Salad $4.00

Tuna & Salad $4.00



Caesar Salad $3.70

Chicken Caesar Salad $5.00

Zucchini Slice with Salad $5.00

WADALBA SUBS


Ham & Salad $4.00

Tuna & Salad $4.00



SALAD BOXES


Ham & Salad $3.50

Tuna & Salad $4.00



HOT FOOD

Chicken Nuggets (each) $0.50

Hash Browns $1.00

Garlic Bread $1.50

Cheese or Cheese & Bacon Rolls $1.60

Sausage Rolls $2.50

Ham & Cheese Toasties $2.00

Pizza Roundas $2.80

Pizza Singles (ham & pineapple) $2.50

Spinach & Ricotta Rolls $2.50

Plain Meat Pies $3.20

Potato Pies $3.20

Lasagne $3.50

Macaroni & Cheese $3.50

Spaghetti Bolognaise $3.50

Chicken Burgers (lettuce & mayo) $3.60

Hamburgers (tomato, lettuce, beet, bbq) $4.00

Cheese Burgers (cheese, bbq sauce) $3.60

Chicken Chilli Wrap (lettuce, cheese, mayo) $3.60

Chicken & Gravy Sub $4.00

Meatball Sub (meatball, pasta sauce, cheese)$4.00

Vegie Burgers (lettuce, tomato & mayo) $3.70

Sauce Sachets (tomato or bbq) $0.20

FRUIT

Fruit (Apple, Banana) $1.00

Fruit Cup (Diced Fresh Fruit) $1.00

(PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)

(ITEMS ON THE MENU MAY CONTAIN ALLERGENS)

COLD DRINKS




Flavoured Milk 300mls (choc, straw, vanilla) $1.80

Popper UHT Milk 250mls (chocolate) $1.60

Up & Go (choc, straw, vanilla, banana) $2.00

Fruit Juices 99.9% 250mls (orange, apple, $1.70

apple & blackcurrant)

Popper Juices (apple, orange, tropical

apple & blackcurrant) $1.00

FROZEN TREATS Quelch Fruit Sticks $0.50

Orange, Apple & B/Currant &

Apple Juice Cups $0.60

Lemonade Icy Poles $1.00

Calippos (raspberry) $1.00

Vanilla Ice Cream Cups $1.20

Paddle Pops (rainbow) $1.50

Bulla Frozen Yoghurts (straw, mango) $1.80

99% Fruit Juice Slushie $1.00

Ice Mony $0.60

SNACKS

Jelly Cups (strawberry, mango,) $0.15

Mamee Chicken Noodle Snacks $0.60

Chicken Jumpies $1.00

JJ Chicken Crackers $1.20

Honey Soy Chips $1.30

Finger Buns $1.30

Choc Chip Muffins $1.50

Pikelets, Mini Muffins $0.10


Canteen Online Ordering System Order quickly from home or work

No searching for cash required

pre-paid online!

Faster and more accurate

Order at a time convenient to you

on the day, or weeks in advance!

Guaranteed every order is received at canteen

We are now using a great new online ordering system called FlexiSchools

(www.flexischools.com.au) to make the processing of lunch orders easier for

parents and canteen staff. So get online and save time!

How Does it Work?

1) Go to www.flexischools.com.au

2) Click “Register Now” and enter your email address

3) Complete the online registration and add funds to your account via credit card

4) Log in at any time and place your lunch orders

As purchases are made, the funds are taken from your pre-paid account. The account can

be topped up again in the same way, or set to

automatically top-up when it falls below a pre-set

minimum. Each order is sent automatically to the

canteen, where an easy-to-read label is produced with

the child’s name, class and order details. This ensures

each order is prepared and delivered accurately to your

child.

What Does it Cost?

The online menu is the same price as the usual menu. However, there is a 25c fee for the

online orders to help pay for the labels and the website system.

More Info?

If you get stuck or have any questions, just call FlexiSchools on 1300 361 769

Wadalba

Community School

Primary School

Canteen Price List 2016 Canteen Ordering:

Orders can be placed Monday to Friday for both Recess & Lunch

Please ensure your orders have your child’s Name and Class

Clearly mark your order, Recess or Lunch

NSW Healthy Kids Association Member

Promoting Healthy & Nutritional Foods

NSW Government Fresh Taste Strategy

The canteen is run by Wadalba Community School P&C Association,

with all profits used to benefit the students at the school.

If you would like to help in the canteen, no experience necessary,

Contact the school on 43 925 000

For more information about the School or the P&C

visit the school website: www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au



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