Woodburn Public School

Shane’s StuffNSWTF Stop Work Meeting

Tomorrow Thursday 8 Dec There will be a minor disruption to school tomorrow morning (Thursday December 8) as NSWTF members meet to hear the proposed salaries agreement details and vote on future directions. The school will remain OPEN and there will be the provision of supervision for students who attend school during this time. Regular classes will commence following the industrial action. It is envisaged that regular routines will be back in place before 10:00am.Kindergarten Orientation will continue as planned.Students Hopefully this meeting allows for a quick and painless agreement on salaries without protracted and ongoing industrial action being required.

Staffing NewsIn recent days I have been able to (almost) finalise the staffing arrangements for our school as we commence 2017. There will be a few changes as we farewell Mrs Lyn Blake after 16 years. Lyn has done a magical job working in our admin staff and her presence will be greatly missed. Mrs Duncan has decided to enjoy a break from teaching to focus on family interests, Mr Bock leaves us to join the staff at Tregeagle PS and Miss Wood is venturing off to Goonellabah PS. I wish to publicly thank all these staff for all they have done to benefit our school, and most particularly, the students of our school.

In losing the qualities and expertise of the above staff, it is an opportunity to welcome new faces into the school, as well as allowing some roles to be amalgamated into different structures. At this point in time I am confident

For Your Diary Week 9 5 - 9 DecemberThur Stop Work Meeting Kindy Orientation Captain’s Speeches 2:15 pmFri Merit Assembly 2:10pm Week 10 12 - 16 DecemberTues Water Fun DayWed Presentation Assembly 1:30 pmThurs Yr 6 Farewell 6 pm Evans Head BowloFri Talent Quest Class Parties Final day for 2016

Next P & C Meeting Monday 13 February 2017 @

6:30 pm

email: woodburn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.woodburn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Week 9 Term 4 Wednesday 7 December 2016

Ph: 66 822 502 Fax: 66 822 513

Woodburn StWOODBURN 2472

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that 2017 teaching staff will be as follows:Principal – Mr Shane FletcherAssistant Principal Learning and Support – Mrs Karen MackenzieKindergarten – Mrs Kylie BatemanYear 1 – Miss Deisha RoseYear 2 – Miss Suzanne JohnstonYears 3-4 – Miss Gab CooperYears 4-5 – Mr Geoff MasonYears 5-6 – Mrs Susan JohnstonMC Support – Mrs Lea BockRFF/Library/LaST – Miss Jo Chorley

School Uniform ChangeSeveral families have asked about ordering the new navy shirts. Whilst your enthusiasm is appreciated, the shirts are yet to be onsite and will not be available until the new year. Please keep existing shirts as they remain current for the next three years.

The P&C intends providing one shirt to each existing student and once this has occurred, new shirts will be available to new families and then opened to existing students. This will hopefully allow for the smoothest possible roll out.

Kindy OrientationKindy O concludes tomorrow. A big thank you to all who have participated over the three weeks. We look forward to a positive start to school in the new year.

Christmas Spirit - Candy CanesWhilst our school enjoys the festive season it is important to emphasise that we have a number of students who should not/cannot eat sugary products. Sending Christmas Cards to school is great, but the inclusion of candy canes is causing some concerns, especially for students who have a sugar intolerance.

Please enjoy the lead up to Christmas, but staff request candy canes NOT be sent along to school as these are often eaten before the day commences and impact on both the behaviour and learning of numerous students.The support of parents in this area is appreciated.

Final Day of SchoolThe final teaching day at Woodburn Public School is Friday, 16 December. Teachers have been engaged in professional learning activities outside of school hours throughout 2017 and are NOT required to be in

attendance on Monday, 19 and Tuesday 20 Dec.

Start of 2017Teachers resume duties on Friday, January 27.Students in Years 1-6 commence classes on Monday, January 30.Kindergarten commence class on Wednesday, February 1, however will be involved in Best Start assessment activities across Monday/Tuesday.

Until next week….

Captain Speeches 2017Students aspiring to become a school leader in 2017 will be presenting their speeches to the school on Thursday 8 December at 2.15pm in the school hall. Students will present their speech to the whole school and students will vote after the presentations.

All family and community members are invited to attend this special event

Susan Johnston

Carols in the ParkThe Woodburn Public School Choir will be singing at Carols in the Park at Riverview Park, Woodburn Saturday 11 December 2016(this includes all children in KJ. 1/2J and 2/3R as well as senior choir). Our choir has been performing at this event for several years now and we have been working hard toward this performance all term. In order for us to perform and to be a success we will need as many of the children in the School Choir to attend. The children are to come dressed in red, green and white clothes. They can also wear anything Christmassy e.g. a Santa hat, tinsel or antlers. Carols in the park will begin at 7:00pm. Meet Miss Johnston at 7:15 pm near the performance area for a 7:30 pm start!

Miss Suzanne JohnstonChoir Coordinator

Library newsBorrowing from the library has closed for the year in order to collect all loans and organise the library in readiness for 2017. Books on loan to students can be returned on any day either to the library or their class teacher.

Scheduled library days are as follows:Tuesday – KinderWednesday – 12J and 34BThursday – 456B and 23R

Thanks for your cooperation in this and for your support for the Book Fair that raised over $400 in valuable resources for our school.Mrs Duncan

P & C Kids Christmas Raffle Hamper

We’ve had some fabulous donations sent in today! You can still send in donations until

Tuesday. Every donation will be redeemed for a ticket in the draw!

Special addition to the hamper this year, (a night for the adults to escape from the children) for 2 at The Ramada Hotel, Ballina! Thanks Ramada Ballina - what an awesome donation!

Prizes will be drawn at Presentation Assembly on Wednesday, 14 December.Be in it to win it!!

Hi! My name is Natalie Piggott and I havebeen a family daycare educator with Ballina/Byron Family Daycare for nearly 9 years.I offer quality care with the benefit ofmore personalised small group learning. Iam located just off Reardons Lane, SwanBay; 5 mins out of Woodburn. If you live inWoodburn or Evans Head and work in Casinoor Lismore I am on the way.Next year I will have vacancies availableMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Hours are flexible. I am currently able totake any age from babies to preschool age.For more information you can contact mepersonally on 0448441558 or the office on66867799.

Canteen Roster Term 4 2016Rostered Weeks Friday 9:30 -12:30 $5 meal that comes with

1 hot food, a drink and a snack

Dates

Week 9 Christie O’DriscollSamantha Trustum

Chicken Salad Burgers, Fruit Rolls & Yoghurt and a

Bottle of Water

9 December

Week 10 NO CANTEEN - CLEAN UPREMINDER – ORDERS TO BE DROPPED INTO THE CANTEEN ORDER BOX BY 10am THURSDAY MORNINGS AT THE OFFICE! Please have your correct money securely placed in your bag with your name and class clearly marked on it!

Any ideas for canteen PLEASE come along to the next P & C Meeting!

Our StarsRIPPERS James Torrance

Jasmine Newman

Ruth Lewer Clay Sykes Jasper Rose

KJ Sienna Gadsby Kale Bryen Sophie Sawtell Cody Chamberlain

1/2J Shakyia Gambrill

Kiara Ryan Tayla Frankland Jyah Wimbus

2/3R Hunter Sykes Izabelle Schweigert

Rebecca Bradley Jacob Trustum

3/4B Taj Wylie Brock Graham Brandon Bradley Logan Duce4/5/6B Natt Dunne Waylon Caldwell Charlie Ticknor Amelia DeningValues

CertificatesJacob TrustumTyler AlchinBen Vale

Nat WilliamsCooper CameronAmelia DeningLogan Duce

James TorranceTayla FranklandAnneke Fuller

Rebecca BradleyLily Gabriel

Shakyia GambrillTiahna GambrillBrock GrahamZoe Cowan

Hayden GroveAsger Paungreen

Jasper RoseOden Rowe

Kiara RyanSophie SawtellBlake TrustumToby HancockCat Harrison

Isabelle HayesAmy Hicks

Sarah CormackKayne Alchin

Jasmine Newman

Kyla SmithDana Spicer

Amelia StaaderLuke StewartCharlie TicknorMax TicknorViolet Hosie

Brandon BradleyMarcus

Swansborough

PLEASE PAY

AT THE OFFICE

BY TUESDAY

13 DECEMBER.

WHEN: TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2016

WHERE: AT SCHOOL AND WOODBURN POOL

WHY: YEAR 6 FUNDRAISING FOR END OF YEAR GIFT

TIME: OUR WATER PLAY ACTIVITIES WILL BEGIN

AT 11.40AM AFTER AN EARLY LUNCH. YEARS K-2

WILL GO TO THE POOL 1PM-2PM

YEARS 3-6 WILL GO TO THE POOL

AT 2PM-3PM.

COST: $10 PER CHILD $20 PER FAMILY

THIS INCLUDES A SAUSAGE SIZZLE, POPPER,

ICEBLOCK AND ENTRY TO THE POOL.

BRING: TOWEL, SWIMMERS, RASH SHIRT, RECESS,

WATER BOTTLE.

Parent Helpers are most

welcome!!