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Respect Commitment Responsibility

Principal: Mrs Joanne Ferguson

We meet and learn on Wonaruah Country

Phone: (02) 4966 2044

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

Term 4, Week 6 Monday 16 November 2020

Dates to Remember…

Following all expectations

all the time!

2021 LEADER SPEECHES Zoom on in and watch our amazing Year 5 students present their speeches, convincing us why they should be a 2021 Leader next year. Mrs Beehag is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Year 5 Speeches for 2021 Leader Positions Time: Tomorrow, Tuesday 17 November, 2020 at 09:30 AM Join Zoom Meeting: https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/67211026402?pwd=V0lmWFRRL0R6Tm56QTdRUHNoMWI3QT09

Year 6 Farewells are allowed to take place

and are to be planned using the current

Department Year 12 Formal Guidelines.

Unfortunately, this means that parents are

unable to attend. Despite this, we are

endeavouring to keep the event as close to

‘normal’ as possible.

Our Year 6 Farewell is being held on

Wednesday 9 December 2020 at Beresfield

Bowling Club.

The evening will run from 5.30pm-8.00pm.

5.30-5.45pm: Arrival and photos

5.45-6.15pm: Presentation. There will be a

Zoom link organised for parents to watch the

Presentation live. (Information about this will

be sent out before the farewell).

6.15pm: Dinner (Schnitzel, chips, salad and

gravy)

6.45-8.00pm: Disco

The school will cover the costs of this event

for the students so no money is required,

however, for catering purposes please return

the permission note by Wednesday 25

November 2020.

Date Events Tues 17 Nov 2021 Leader speeches.

Zoom in at 9:30am Wed 18 Nov Kinder Transition

Wed 18 Nov FGHS Y7 2021 Transition for Jumpstart, Cultural Activities & 7E

Wed 25 Nov Kinder Transition

Fri 27 Nov Scholastic Book Club due

Tues 1 Dec FGHS Year 7 2021 Transition

Tues 8 Dec Presentation Day- ES1 & S1

Wed 9 Dec Presentation Day- S2 & S3

Wed 9 Dec Year 6 Farewell

Fri 11 Dec Big Day Out – Infants

Fri 11 Dec Big Day Out – Stage 3

Tues 15 Dec Big Day Out – Stage 2

Wed 16 Dec LAST DAY TERM 4 2020

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OAKVALE WILDLIFE PARK INFANTS – KP, K/1T, 1/2P & 2S To celebrate the learning of our infants students in 2020 our Big Day Out Excursion will be held at Oakvale Wildlife Park in Salt Ash. The excursion will be held on Friday 11 December 2020. The cost will be $27 per student.

Please return permission note with payment of $27 to the office mailbox by Friday 27 November 2020.

MOVIES AND TEN PIN BOWLING STAGE 2 – 2/3E & 3/4J This year Stage 2 will be celebrating by spending their morning at Scotty’s Cinema Raymond Terrace to see an exciting new movie- followed by a fun filled afternoon of bowling at Raymond Terrace Ten Pin Bowling. The excursion will be held on Tuesday 15 December 2020. The cost will be $26 per student. This includes: - Travel by Coach to and from events - Movie Ticket - Popcorn and Drink Combo - Bowling Ticket and Shoe Hire

Please return permission note with payment of $26 to the office mailbox by Tuesday 2 December 2020.

MOVIES AND GRAVITY X STAGE 3 – 5/6B & 5/6S This year Stage 3 will be celebrating by spending their morning at Reading Cinemas Maitland to see an exciting new movie- followed by a fun filled afternoon of jumping at Gravity X Rutherford. The excursion will be on Friday 11 December 2020.

There are two options for you to choose between- One will include a popcorn and drink deal.

OPTION 1 - $32 PER STUDENT This includes: - Travel by Coach to and from events - Movie Ticket - Admission to GravityX + GravityX Grip socks

OPTION 2 - $39 PER STUDENT This includes: - Travel by Coach to and from events - Movie Ticket - Popcorn and Drink Deal - Admission to GravityX + GravityX Grip socks

Please return permission note with payment of $32 OR $39 to the office mailbox by Friday 27 November 2020.

** If you have any concerns about paying for these Big Day Out excursions please see Mrs Ferguson or the office to arrange financial assistance or payment plans.

FGHS TRANSITION PROGRAM YEAR 7 2021 ➢ Year 7, 2021 Transition for Jumpstart, Cultural

Activities and 7E – Wednesday 18 November, 10:30am- 1:30pm.

➢ Year 7, 2021 Transition for all students –

Tuesday 1 December.

PRESENTATION DAY This year due to COVID restrictions our end of year Presentation Day will run over 2 Days.

• Tuesday 8 December – Early Stage 1 & Stage 1.

• Wednesday 9 December – Stage 2 & Stage 3. More information on the presentation days to come…

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SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 8 ORDERS ARE DUE NEXT FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER. There are loads of awesome books & gift ideas for Christmas in issue 8… Please let the office know if your order is a Christmas present & we will give you a call when it arrives for collection.

THE OFFICE WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING ORDERS AND PAYMENTS FOR BOOK CLUB. ALL ORDERS MUST BE COMPLETED THROUGH LOOP (ONLINE ORDERING) USING THE LINK BELOW…

https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx

If you haven’t already registered with LOOP follow the simple New Registration instructions. All loop orders will be sent to the school and will be given to the students. If you have any questions or problems with LOOP ordering please feel free to contact the school office on 4966 2044. No late orders will be accepted.

KINDERGARTEN 2021

• Do you have a child starting Kindergarten in 2021?

• Do you know someone whose child is starting Kindergarten in 2021?

Woodberry Public School is taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2021 now!

Please call in to the school office and pick up an enrolment package and bring the completed enrolment form back to the school with the child’s birth certificate, immunisation record and proof of address (we can photocopy these documents for you).

The school Canteen in open on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAYS

At Woodberry Public School we use SkoolBag iPhone and Android App to help us communicate more effectively with our Parent/Student community. If you haven't already, we are asking parents to install our SkoolBag App... To install the FREE App, just search for ‘SkoolBag’ in either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once in the App add “Woodberry Public School” to subscribe. We use SkoolBag to communicate with parents for all upcoming events, school information & Newsletters.

Principal: Joanne Ferguson Assistant Principal: Chelsea Lilliss Rel. Assistant Principal: Brittany Beehag Rel. Assistant Principal: Michelle Wilson Assistant Principal Unit: May Amtman Instructional Leader: Rebecca Lee Phone: 02 4966 2044 Fax: 02 4964 1148 Email: woodberry-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.woodberry-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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HEAD LICE There have been reports of head lice at the school. We need all families to check their child/ren and if head lice are found, to carry out the necessary eradication procedures. Please regularly check and carry out treatment on hair remembering to wash all bed linen, towels, hair brushes, combs etc. if head lice are found. Only when all families are vigilant can the problem be solved.

Did you know? Anyone can catch head lice regardless of their age, sex, or how clean their hair is.

How can you get rid of head lice? Daily combing using white hair conditioner with a fine-tooth comb is effective in getting rid of head lice and eggs (nits).

To prevent head lice – Mix together 20mls Eucalyptus Oil + 20mls Tea Tree Oil (Can add another oil for smell e.g. lavender) Top with water in a spray bottle Spray hair each day.

How can you help reduce the spread of head lice? ➢ Regularly check your children's hair and treat

only if needed. ➢ Teach older children to check their own hair. ➢ Tie back and braid long hair. ➢ Keep a fine-tooth head lice comb in the

bathroom and encourage all family members to use it when they wash their hair.

SCHOOL TRAVEL FOR 2021

2021 school travel applications are now open Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass for 2021 can now apply online. https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/howToApply A new application should be submitted if a student is applying for a school travel pass for the first time or requesting an additional pass as a result of a new shared parental responsibility situation (e.g. joint custody).

Students who have changed school/campus, changed address, repeated a year or received an expiry notification from Transport for NSW for their school travel entitlement should re-apply or update their details. https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/updateDetails *Applications must be completed by the student's parent or legal guardian if the student is aged under 16 years. Students 16 years and over must complete the application form themselves.

Where there is a change of distance eligibility based on a student’s grade, the system will automatically update a student’s entitlement if they meet the new criteria. If they do not meet the new eligibility criteria, they will receive an expiry notification via email. https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/whoIsEligible

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.

Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply. https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/termBusPass

If a student needs to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails#/

Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2020 to ensure that current student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card remains valid. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2020, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to be issued.

Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2021.

Students residing in Rural and Regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the commencement of the new school year from their nominated operator, this may be distributed via the school or sent direct to their address. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/Parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

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