Calendar Week 6 07/03 SRC & House

Captains Induction Assembly 11.35am

07/03 Clean Up Australia

Day 12.30pm 07/03 Yr 3-6 Swimming 1.30pm-3.00pm Week 7 04/03 Active After-School Program K-2 Martial Arts 05/03 Active After-School Program 3-6 Touch Football 07/03 4/5M Assembly 11.35am 07/03 Yr3-6 Swimming 1.30pm-3.00pm Week 8 11/03 Active After-School Program K-2 Martial Arts 12/03 NC Swimming 12/03 Active After-School Program 3-6 Touch Football 13/03 Leadership in Sport 14/03 4/5M Assembly 11.35am 14/03 Yr3-6 Swimming

1.30pm-3.00pm Professional Learning Visible Learning ------------------------------- For more events on our Calendar, please go to: http://www.wollongbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ --------------------------------------

Principal’s Report

Important: Update of School Records Required by Monday 10 March

We are currently updating all our student enrolment information to place onto the new, centralised system. We appreciate that it will take you some time to complete the forms for each child, but we have also been placed on a short turn-around timeframe.

You will today receive an enrolment form for your child. In this instance the enrolment form is for the collection of information only.

It is most important that we have correct contact details for each student, including emergency contact, and are notified if there have been any changes to medical conditions.

Pages 5 and 6 (Family Details) are also extremely important- often these are the pages that are left incomplete.

Why are they so important? The way that schools receive their funding has been changed. Funding is now based on the Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI). We are funded according to your actual education history and current occupation; page 2 will support you in understanding what to write.

For example, if you are currently unemployed or studying it is important to write that rather than what your occupation will be in the future. We will receive more funding (in 2015 and beyond) based on this current true information.

Paperwork often makes you want to ‘tear your hair out’. If you need to ask questions or need some help please do not hesitate asking for our confidential support. Kerry, Shannin, Katie, Ben or I are the best people to ask in this case.

Jennifer Thomas Principal

Thursday 6th Mar 2014

Term 1, Week 6

Volume 6

Wollongbar Public School

Simpson Ave, Wollongbar 2477 Ph: 66281 302 Fax: 6628 1976

Email: wollongbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Jennifer Thomas

FNC Zone Swimming Carnival Congratulations to all the students who competed at the FNC Zone Carnival on Tuesday. 4 students have been selected to participate in Lismore on Wednesday 12th March at the NC Zone Carnival.

Thank you to the parents who helped out during the day especially with timekeeping. Julie Woolfe

PSSA Coordinator

SRC Induction Our elected Student Council Representatives will be presented with their badges during assembly tomorrow, Friday 7th March. All parents are welcome to attend. I would like to congratulate our newly elected SRC members and look forward to the fine contributions they will make to our school. Nadine Toniello SRC Coordinator

Clean Up Australia Day is on again at Wollongbar Public School. Tomorrow, Friday 7th March, is the day when the students of Wollongbar will once again get their gloves on and their bags out and clean up the playground areas of our school. This activity helps to remind us of how important it is to dispose of our waste properly when we have finished with it. Each student will need one glove, a plastic bag, appropriate footwear and a positive attitude.

Libby McInnes Clean Up Australia Day Coordinator

Five great games to play with the entire family (just to get you started!):

1. Rugby or Soccer –classic games already, everyone knows the basics, but football can be a ton of fun as a family. If there are those playing that shy away from contact, make it a game of two hand tag. Dust off the old ball and forget watching it on the TV, so much more fun live!

2. Badminton – If football is a bit too much for your family, badminton provides a similar experience in a less strenuous arena. Kids, adults and even grandparents can enjoy a fun game of badminton.

3. Horseshoes – This is yet another classic game that can be enjoyed by nearly everyone. The best part about horseshoes is that it provides for conversation and fun all at the same time. When you are waiting your turn you can be spending time with the kids or catching up with your family about their day.

4. Hide and Seek – Although this game is originally a kid’s game, adults can have a fun playing it as well. Set up a specific area to stay within and go back to your childhood. You will be shocked at how much fun this can be.

5. Elastics: – Surely this old game causes memories to surface? You need about 6 – 8 metres of elastic tied at the end to form a circle. Two people stand at each end with the elastic at their ankles, and the others take turns going “In, on, in, out, crisscross, in, over (catching one side of the elastic and taking it across the other), out”. You then progress to the knees, hips, waist, underarms…. Two chairs will do if there are too few people or you want to get some sneaky practice in!

Outdoor games are wonderful because they bring the family together in teamwork, fun and excitement. The exercise you get from running around with the kids is a huge bonus. Although we are in the habit of sitting around after dinner, these games could foster a brand new habit in the years to come. Start a healthy tradition and get outside this year.

UPCOMING EVENTS Who Event Payment Due Date Cost

Whole School Permission Notes Overdue

North Coast Representatives North Coast Swimming Monday 10th March $15.00 per person

Selected Students ArtSmart Wednesday 12th March $60.00 per person

Year 5 & 6 Aussie Bush Camp Excursion Friday 11th April $150.00 deposit per person

Year 6 Library Badges Friday 14th March $13 per person

Whole School Porfolios $4.40 each

Whole School Library Bag $8.80 each

Unfortunately students who have not paid and brought in a permission note for these events will not be able to participate. Please see the school website if you require a permission note. is available at our school from 8.30am-1pm

Remember ….If you would like to contact the P&C team please contact Donna - mobile: 0413138743, email wayne.lloyd6@bigpond.com or Tash - mobile: 0407 968 561

The 2014 P&C Committee consists of:

President: Donna L 1st Vice President: Tash C 2nd Vice President: Dan L Treasurer: Lorinda B Canteen Coordinators: Leigh L and Anna K Uniform Shop Coordinator: Elaine B We are currently looking for someone to take on the role of Secretary. The P&C Secretary is responsible for a range of administrative tasks such as preparing minutes and agendas, receiving and tabling correspondence, writing and despatching outgoing correspondence as required and maintaining official records. If anyone is interested in this important role please contact Donna Lloyd 0413138743 or come along to the next P&C meeting. The Canteen and Uniform Shop are coordinated through the Wollongbar P&C Committee.

If any parent/carer has a complaint or issue regarding P&C matters relating to the Canteen, Uniform Shop or Fund Raising the correct process to follow involves: * Put your concerns in writing and address correspondence to the P&C President. All correspondence can be left with the Office girls. All correspondence is dealt with in a confidential manner and if appropriate, any issues raised will be addressed at the subsequent P&C meeting. * Come to a P&C meeting and raise your concerns about the Canteen, Uniform Shop or Fund Raising.

For more information please contact Donna Lloyd on 0413138743. The School Canteen Having a discussion about what food is sold at the canteen can open a can of worms. Twenty people can have 20 different views on what should and should not be sold at our school canteens. Because of this the Fresh Tastes @School, NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy was developed to help guide the development of canteen menus and make it easier for canteen coordinators to select what foods should be sold. All School canteens must follow these guidelines. At Wollongbar, the Canteen Coordinators have developed a menu that meets all the guideline requirements and includes a mixture of green and amber foods. The P&C Committee endorses the current menu. If any parent or carer has concerns regarding the current Canteen menu, please feel free to direct all concerns to the P&C Committee. The Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month. Uniform Shop Opening Hours: every Friday 8.30-9.30 am

Many thanks to our local supporters providing coffee vouchers for the next few months for our lucky volunteers: Quattro Country and Alstonville Garden House.

March winner: Kirsten R

News in the Canteen

Thank you to all the volunteers who have come forward to help in the canteen in 2014. Without you the canteen would not be able to run so efficiently. We could still use some volunteers for Fridays so please if you are available let us know. You can contact Leigh (Monday/Tuesday) on 0412 716 991 or Anna (Monday - Friday) on 0410 594 676, or you can email us at madmods@bigpond.com Thanks Anna and Leigh Canteen Co-ordinators

Canteen

Friday 7th March

Sushi Day

Monday 10th March Friday 14th March

Lorna O Anja G Tash C Vikki H Colleen D Yasmin G

Tracy S Karen T Rita M

Sarah M Jo S

Uniform Shop P&C Calender

Day Time

Friday 8:30 – 9:30am

What’s happening? When? Where?

P&C Meeting

Wednesday 2nd April @ 7pm

Staff Room

Fundraising Meeting Thurs 27th March.@7pm

Tavern

Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run It’s time to enter! You need to get any online registrations in at www.alstonvillewollongbarfunrun.com.au by Wednesday 12th March at 9pm. You can also enter at our SCHOOL OFFICE. It’s much cheaper to register before the day, so don’t miss out! All Wollongbar students who enter the fun run or walk will get 100 house points. Many thanks to all the parents, grandparents and staff who have volunteered to help on the day of the Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run Challenge. Please make sure you have emailed Catherine your mobile number at wollongbarpc@gmail.com

The four events are: - Elders Alstonville 10km Run (7am)

- Summerland House Farm 1km Junior Dash (8am) - Summit Fitness 5km Run (8:30am) - Newsxpress Wollongbar 5km Walk (9am)

Fun Run Roster – Saturday 15th March – roster information is available from the School Office

For further information please contact Catherine Black at wollongbarpc@gmail.com or call or text 0428824626

DON’T FORGET Wollongbar Progress Association

FREE TALKS AT THE HALL

Wollongbar Hall, Simpson Avenue, Wollongbar 27th February, 12th & 26th March 2014.

The next talk is at :10 am, Thursday 13th March 2014 Dr Paul Earner will talk on:

Dying! How to avoid it for as long as possible! The presentation is for everyone with an interest in their own and their family’s health. Enquiries - call Marilyn on 66283880

It’s free and relaxed ….. come along, meet new friends

and enjoy a ‘cuppa’ in the back garden. Dr Paul Earner is General Medical Practitioner who has practiced on the Plateau for many years. Paul has retained his sense of fun, whilst giving helpful and realistic health advice.

TOKENS WILL APPEAR RANDOMLY IN THE NORTHERN STAR OVER THE NEXT THREE WEEKS…giving you an even bigger chance to win!