Woy Woy South Public School

Week 10, Term 1

Thank you

Yet again, we sincerely thank our school community for their patience as we navigate this difficult period of high student and staff absences. As a staff we are committed to pushing on and providing our students with the best possible schooling experience. Thank you to the staff for their amazing flexibility and teamwork. 

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher Interviews have commenced this week and will continue next week and at the beginning of Term 2. Thanks to everyone for engaging with our online booking system through the Sentral Parent Portal. If you haven’t been able to book an interview time, please contact your class teacher through See Saw or Class Dojo to arrange a suitable time.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Today Kindergarten held their annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Despite highly threatening weather and after all the cancellations od previous years, it was so nice to have a happy event with all of our parents involved. Well done to all the students and teachers for making the day a great success, particularly Miss King for her organisation.

Cross Country

Next Friday weather permitting, WWSPS will have its school Cross-Country for Years 2-6. All students are strongly encouraged to get in and have a go, whether it be a walk, jog or run. We will be conducting this event at Rogers Park. All students who returned their yellow general permissions note at the start of the year already have the documentation they need for the day.

Easter Hat Parade

Next Wednesday April 6, will see the return of another one of our favourite school events – the Easter Hat Parade. We warmly invite family and friends to attend on the day and be a part of the event.

Student Attendance

While we are aware that there is currently the obvious challenges in the area, a reminder that the Department of Education sets baseline student attendance at 85%. Due to new targets set for our school for the next 3 years, we (and DoE Home/School Liaison Officers) will be monitoring this very closely over the next 12 months. As you will be aware our school uses an SMS system to reply with reasons for leave. Justifiable reasons as advised by the Department of Education include –

·         being sick or having an infectious disease (e.g. COVID)

·         having an unavoidable medical appointment

·         being required to attend a recognised religious holiday

·         exceptional or urgent family circumstances e.g. attending a funeral.

As this is the last newsletter for Term 1, I would like to wish you all a very happy Easter and hope you are all able to enjoy some quality time with family and friends.

Kind regards,

Matt Barr

Principal

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School photo day is Term 2 Week 1 on Thursday 28th April.

You can pay online at www.msp.com.au using your personalised shoot key found on your child’s envelope which was sent home this week. Family envelopes are available at the school office. For enquiries about school photos payments and ordering please contact MSP Photography phone 4966 8292 or admin.nhvcc@msp.com.au

Remember to wear full school uniform and bring your best smile! 

PBL “Positive Behavioural Learning” Focus – Week 10

This week, our focus is showing Respect, Responsibility and Relationships when using the ‘Bike area’. Students are learning to store bikes safely, push their bikes through the school, wear a helmet and leave other students’ bikes alone. Showing respect for other students’ property and respecting our own bikes and scooters is an important responsibility of students who use their bikes at WWS.

The PBL Team

PBL “Positive Behavioural Learning” Focus – Week 11

The excitement is building as next week students can reap the rewards of showing respect, responsibility and positive relationships by attending the Bluey’s Reward Day. Students have been reminded to continue showing the 3R’s especially next Friday. Students are encouraged to be at the right place at the right time and to participate enthusiastically in all activities. A special task this term is to encourage classmates with their positive behaviour and reward choices. This will ensure that all students have a wonderful and well deserved day of fun at our school.

The PBL Team

TERM 1 DISCO - THURSDAY 31ST MARCH

Years K-2 children: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Years 3-6 children: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Don’t miss out on your last chance to buy a disco ticket on Thursday morning from 8:30am – 9:00am outside the canteen. Tickets are just $5.00 and include a packet of chips and a drink.

Please note that children will only be able to purchase tickets if they have a signed permission slip. We will be accepting cash payments however EFTPOS is preferred. **TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR**

NEXT P&C MEETING

Thursday 19th May 2022 at 7:00pm in the School Library

We would love to see you there and remember, everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be a member to attend. 

 BLUEY’S SNACK SHACK

We hope everyone enjoyed their Harmony Day meals. If you rescheduled your order, please let Jacqui know when you would like it. 

Specials - Available until sold out:

Mac’n Cheese $4.00

GF Mac’n Cheese $4.50

Vegetarian Nachos $3.50

Redeeming $5.00 Birthday Bucket Vouchers

Online: Please order as normal then, in the order comments section add “using birthday voucher”.  A $5.00 refund will be processed on your order.

At the canteen: Simply bring your voucher plus any additional payment needed if the order value is greater than $5.00.

Term 2 Updates

From Term 2 all frozen items are back on the menu for years 1-6. Please let your child know that if they have the Blueys Frozen Treat collection stamp on their bag they need to come to the far window to collect the item. Kindy kids can order frozen fruit cups online, which will be delivered to their classroom.

Please be aware that due to rising costs, some prices will increase in Term 2 but fortunately we have been able to keep most prices the same. We will provide further updates on this at the start of term.

 Would you like to be a canteen helper?

We can always do with an extra hand in the canteen and will teach you everything you need to know. The kids will be thrilled to see you at the canteen window. Register your interest by emailing our Canteen Manager Jacqui at: canteen@wwspandc.org or call 4341 7798 during school hours

Uniform Shop

We will be OPEN on the Disco Night

Get prepared for Term 2 when you bring the kids to the disco. The Uniform Shop will be open between 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Thursday 31st March for families to attend with children so they can try on sizes if needed. Eftpos and Quickcliq are our preferred methods of payment.

 Year 6 2022 shirts and hooded jumpers

If you need extra Year 6 shirts or hooded jumpers, please place your order before 7th April via Quickcliq. We hope there will be enough orders placed for us to meet the minimum ordering requirements for this final order. If the requirements are not met, you will be refunded.

Can you count? It’s stocktake time

Are you available to help with our end of term stocktake on Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th April 2022? We promise to have some great tunes and maybe even some tasty Easter goodies for our helpers to enjoy some morning tea. If you are available, even if just for an hour, please get in touch with our Uniform Shop Co-Ordinator Elle via email: uniformshop@wwspandc.org

Fundraisers

Hot Cross Buns thanks to Bakers Delight Umina

Thank you to everyone who placed their orders in support of our Hot Cross Buns Fundraiser with Bakers Delight Umina Beach. Orders will be available for families to collect at the disco on Thursday 31st March, or they will be sent home with students on Friday 1st April if you are not attending the disco.

Volunteering with the P&C

A reminder to all our volunteers that rules regarding double vaccination still apply.  Please note, anyone interested in volunteering needs to complete a Volunteer Declaration Form. Please email admin@wwspandc.org for a copy or ask at the school office.

Want to get involved or need to get in touch with the P&C?

Email us: admin@wwspandc.org

Canteen phone: 4341 7798

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