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The Wollondilly Wag
Wollondilly Public School Find us at : Newton Street Goulburn 2580 T: 4821 4496 F: 4821 4462
E: [email protected] Website: www.wollondill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Term 1 Week 4 Wednesday 19 February 2014
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A reminder to parents to notify the school about
your child’s health
We welcome information from parents about your
child's health, even if you are not requesting specific
support from our school. Our school asks for medical
information when you enrol your child. It is also
important that you let us know if your child’s health
care needs change or if a new health condition
develops.
Information about allergies, medical conditions such as
asthma and diabetes and other health care related
issues (including prior conditions such as medical
procedures in the last 12 months) should be provided
to the school by parents. Please provide this
information in writing to the Principal. This will greatly
assist our school in planning to support your child’s
health and wellbeing.
Please also remember to notify staff in the school
office of any changes to your contact details or to the
contact details of other people nominated as
emergency contacts. We appreciate your assistance in
this regard and assure you that any information you
provide the school will be stored securely and will only
be used or disclosed in order to support your son or
daughter’s health needs or as otherwise required by
law.
Principal’s Report
Swimming Carnival
Last Wednesday Wollondilly students walked to The
Goulburn Aquatic Centre to compete in the school
swimming carnival. Our students had a great day
participating in the various events at 25 or 50m
distances. Everyone put in a great effort with some
very notable performances. The children from
Wollondilly displayed great sportsmanship and were
very well behaved all day. Look for Mrs Sharwood’s
report later in the newsletter.
Road Safety
As you would be aware the roads around the school
are extremely busy for Wollondilly P.S. between
3:10pm and 4:50pm. We all have a duty of care for the
children leaving school in the afternoon and when
arriving in the morning. It has been noticed that there
have been some unsafe practices when leaving the
school precinct. Vehicles are attempting “U” turns on
double yellow lines in front of the school just below the
crest of the hill on Newton Street in the afternoons.
Please remember the ultimate safety of all children
leaving this area is paramount. Parents and carers
should continue on the same side of the road and drive
around the block. This is a small inconvenience
compared to the awful tragedy that could happen.
Girls Regional Cricket Trials
Next Sunday, Bella Greig and Meg Woodberry travel to
Barooga on the Murray River to compete at the State
trials for the Girls Cricket. The girls will play 8 games
(two each day) against other regions throughout
N.S.W. from Monday to Thursday.
This is selection trial for the N.S.W. State team which
will then compete at the National Carnival to be held in
Darwin later in the year. This is a fantastic effort and
we would like to wish the girls every success at these
trials. Well done!
School Banking
starts on Tuesday
4 March.
See Tracy in the
Canteen for more
information.
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Anaphylaxis - Severe Allergic Reactions
We have children attending Wollondilly Public School
who suffer from severe allergic reactions to peanuts
and some other foods. This is a serious and
potentially life threatening situation.
We endeavour to make our school a NUT FREE
ZONE. We encourage all children not to bring any
food with a nut content. If your child accidentally
brings food with nuts the child needs to wash both
hands and face after eating.
Your co-operation is appreciated.
Wollondilly Swimming Carnival
Last Wednesday 12 February, Wollondilly P S held its annual
swimming carnival at the Goulburn Aquatic Centre.
Many children entered the 25 metre non competitive carnival,
which was very pleasing. The students from Goulburn High
School encouraged and assisted these beginning swimmers
and next year many of these students will be ready to tackle
the 50 m carnival.
The 50m carnival had many entries and almost all events
required two heats. The competition was excellent.
Congratulations to all those children who participated in this
part of the carnival.
The following children will represent Wollondilly at the District
Carnival on Tuesday 25 February.
Boys: Alex Parlett, Buster Strickland, Lachlan Karooz, Alex
Clare, Drew Thompson, Wade McCall, Nicolas Marshall,
Joshua Latham, William Hyland, Clinton Latham,
Mitch Latham, Connor Wilding Skelly and Nicholas Yeadon.
Girls: Amelie Sherwin, Emma Baxter, Makayla Jones,
Grace Jones, Georgia Lynch, Caitlyn Jones, Meg Baxter,
Kirsten Moller, Piper-Lily Cumberland, Zoe Carmichael,
Natalie Sherwin, Annie Barrett and Imogen Broadley.
Thank you to the following parents who helped on the day,
Maria Sherwin, Brooke Wilding, Naomi Jones, Kim Gregory,
Belinda Baxter, Renee Woodberry, Debbie Brown, David
Fuller and Julie Armstrong.
A special thank you must go to the staff who worked without
a break during the day. Swimming Carnival photos courtesy
of Mrs Sue Woolner.
Mrs Helen Sharwood
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SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2014
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P B PARADE Positive Behaviour in the Classroom
3 PB Cards Term 1 2014
Week 5 Monday 24 February - District Swimming
Carnival at Goulburn Aquatic Centre.
Week 5 Friday 28 February - Clean Up Day
PSSA Basketball Trials
Week 6 Monday 3 March to Friday 7 March -
Parent /Teacher Interviews
Week 6 Wednesday 5 March - P & C Meeting at
7.30pm in the Staffroom. New members are
most welcome to attend, come and be in-
formed about your school.
Week 6 Thursday 6 March - PSSA AFL Trials
Week 7 Thursday 13 March - PSSA League Trials
Week 8 Thursday 20 March - PSSA Zone Soccer
Week 10 Monday 31 March - School Photo Day -
students are required to wear full summer
uniform.
Zone touch-Girls and Boys.
Week 10 Wednesday 2 April - P & C Meeting at
7.30pm in the Staffroom.
Week 10 Thursday 3 April - PSSA Zone League
Week 11 Monday 7 April - PSSA Netball Trials
Week 11 Tuesday 8 April - Wollondilly’s Athletics
Carnival at Hudson Park. More information
will be sent home closer to the date.
Week 11 Thursday 10 April - PSSA Hockey Trials
Week 11 Friday 11 April - Last day of Term 1, students
return to school on Tuesday 29 April.
Term 2 2014
Week 1 Monday 28 April - Staff Development Day
Week 1 Tuesday 29 April - Students return to School.
Week 2 Monday 5 May - Responsible Dog
Owners Program K-2 classes only.
Week 2 Wednesday 7 May - PSSA Regional Touch
Week 2 Thursday 8 May - District Athletics Carnival
Week 3 Friday 16 May - Wollondilly’s Cross
Country
Week 4 Monday 19 May - District Cross Country
Week 4 Variety Bash Breakfast!! Major school
fundraiser.
Week 6 Monday 2 June to Friday 6 June - Year 6
Camp to Berry.
Week 9 Friday 27 June, last day of Term 2.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014
Dates for your Diary
Imogen Broadley 5C Hayley Dawson 5C
Brinley Chesterfield 1W Zac Vaughan 1W
Ryan Clancy 6C Michael Dyson 6C
Wollon Deli Update
There will be no sausage sizzle, as previously
advertised, this Friday 21 February.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Thanks! Renee & Tracy
Library news
Welcome back to our fabulous Wollondilly school
library for 2014. The library is open on Monday,
Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00am for
students who like to read, draw and play in a quiet
environment. All students are welcome. The library is
also open first half of lunch when students are welcome
to book a computer, play games or read and draw.
Library borrowing days for 2014 are:
Monday – 3/6S and 5/6T
Tuesday – Year 1, Kindergarten and Year 4
Wednesday – Year 3
Thursday – 2S and 2C
Friday – 2N, 6C, 5C
Please encourage your child to pack their library bag
on the designated day with any books that are needing
to be returned.
Thank you to the many kind families who chose to
donate a new book to our school library at the annual
Meet and Greet event. Our students always appreciate
new books! They will be made available to the
donating family as soon as they are processed.
At the start of term 2 we will be holding the first of 2
major fund raisers for the library in 2014 – Scholastic
Book Fair. We look forward to seeing families enjoy
browsing and shopping at this exciting event. Further
information about this event will be sent home as the
date approaches.
Mrs Lisa Lieschke,
Librarian
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Meet and Greet
Last evening the teachers P&C at Wollondilly enjoyed a great evening with our yearly “Meet and Greet.” This is
simply an opportunity to come and have a sausage sizzle and to say “Hi” to the teachers and members of the
P&C. This very informal evening has been running now for several years and is a lovely way to break the ice
especially with new parents to our school community. Thanks to Mr Bourke, Mr Hazelgrove, Mrs Baxter and Mrs
Woodberry for organising and setting up. Also to Mr Baxter, Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Baxter for cooking a great
BBQ.
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ASK Association (Aussie Supporting Kids)
At Aussie Goulburn we believe every child should have the opportunity to participate and excel in the
things they love. That’s why we have started the A.S.K.-Aussie Supporting Kids Program. The ASK
program supports students who are unable to participate in educational or extracurricular due to financial
constraints. Every school has access to (SAP) School Assistance Program which contribute to items
such as uniforms and school excursions. The ASK Program doesn’t replace SAP, it simply contributes to
items that are not included in the program, such as: musical instruments; music tuition; sporting fees;
registration fees; sporting equipment.
How are funds raised?
When a parent, teacher, family member or friend of your school settles a home loan with Aussie
Goulburn a contribution of up to $100 will be made to the ASK fund. These funds are pooled across a
number of schools within the region.
How to apply?
1. Nominate: School to nominate a child for the ASK program.
2. Apply: Fill in an application form. These are available from the school office.
3. Submit: Submit the application form to the School Office, Teacher or Principal. They will forward the
application to the ASK committee.
4. Assessment: The ASK committee consists of five board members. There are 4 elected School
Principals and the Principal of Aussie Goulburn. A decision on if the ASK Program can assist and
contribute to part or all of the expense will be made within one month.
5. Payment: Upon approval from the ASK Program a payment by way of a cheque will be made payable
to the appropriate organisation.
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Enrol now for a Term 1 2014 program in Goulburn!
For more information or to register your
family:
Free Call: 1800 780 900
SMS 0409 745 645 for a call back
www.go4fun.com.au
*This is a treatment program aimed at children above the healthy weight range. Parents join their children for each ses-sion of the 10 week program.
FREE fun program for kids 7– 13 to
become
fitter, healthier & happier
Ministry of Health Program Go4Fun –Goulburn 2014.
Go4Fun is a FREE, 10 week healthy lifestyle program for overweight and obese children
aged 7-13 years and their families. It has been designed as a fun, interactive way to
learn about healthy eating and being physically active.
Children who participate in the Go4Fun program:
*Make new friends while increasing their confidence and self-esteem.
*Become more physically active, improving their skill and fitness levels through fun
games.
*Set goals and work towards maintaining a healthy weight.
*Adopting lifelong healthy habits.
Please look for the advertisement in this newsletter.
Mrs Bradley and Mr Armstrong