Wingham Public School Bulletin

Term 4 Week 10

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Once again the year has rushed by and I find myself writing a final Principal’s message. The year has been extraordinarily busy but also extremely productive. I am very proud of our students and the way they have worked so hard to achieve some amazing results this year. Thank you to our amazing staff and wonderful parents and volunteers for all your efforts in 2022 

The year has culminated in the Presentation Day last Friday. Congratulations to all our award winners and to our new 2023 Leadership team of Joshua Murray (Captain), Kye Welsh (Vice Captain) and school leaders Isabella Griffin, Grace Seddon, Chase Stewart and Eva Greenaway. We look forward to working with these students in the year to come.  

There are a few staff changes occuring in the new year. Firstly. Mrs Bath will be leaving us after 8 years to take up a position in the Great Lakes Network of schools. Thank you, Mrs Bath, for your outstanding commitment to the students of WPS, and to our school. Students, staff and parents will surely miss you. Mr Congahan will also be leaving at the end of the year and will be replaced by Mrs Sally Armstrong who will arrive in the new year. Mrs Curtis (or Miss Kerry to the students) will also be leaving for a position at Lansdowne PS.  Good luck to all of you.  

Mr Paul McLeod our General Assistant has been at the school for 22 years but has made the decision to retire. Thank you for being a part of our school. We wish you and your family health and happiness in your retirement. 

There is one teacher, however, that I would like to make special mention of. Mrs Williams will be taking leave from the end of this year with a view to retiring in the future. Mrs Williams has been at Wingham Public School for 35 years. Many of our current parents were also taught by Mrs Williams. During this time Mrs Williams has been a dedicated member of staff who has passionately enhanced the educational journey of hundreds of students. She has inspired young, beginning teachers and influenced experienced teachers with her wealth of knowledge. We all wish Mrs Williams the very best in the next stage of her life. She will be truly missed by the Wingham Public School community of parents, staff and students. Congratulations Mrs Williams, on a stellar career.  

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope all our students and staff enjoy a relaxing well-earned holiday and I look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2023.   

Rita Pittman

Principal

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS

As you are all aware students finish school this Friday 16th December. Normally staff would attend school on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th December for staff development days, however, staff have already completed professional learning sessions after school, throughout the year. Therefore, there will be no staff at school on Tuesday 20th December.   

Next year staff return to work on Friday 27th January, however, we will be joining the Wingham Community of Schools at Wingham High School for professional learning activities. Therefore the school will be unmanned. Staff return to site on Monday 30th January. Students Years 1 to 6 will return on Tuesday 31st January.  

PREMIER'S BACK TO SCHOOL NSW PROGRAM

Premier’s Back to School NSW program to get your kids ready for back to school 

As we prepare for another year of learning in 2023, you can now apply for the Premier’s Back to School NSW program, offering $150 worth of vouchers (3 x $50 vouchers) to help pay for school supplies like school uniforms, shoes, bags, textbooks and stationery 

Every primary and secondary school student in NSW is eligible for the vouchers. 

Please read the attached letter from the Premier about the program and the vouchers. 

You can apply for and access your vouchers in your MyServiceNSW account, in the Service NSW app, by calling Service NSW on 137788 or by  visiting your local Service Centre 

To be eligible, your child needs to be a NSW resident and enrolled in a NSW primary or secondary school in 2023. 

For more information, visit the Service NSW website.

BACK TO SCHOOL VOUCHER

DIARY DATES

DECEMBER
Thursday 15thClass Party Day
Friday 16thLast day for students
JANUARY 2023
Tuesday 31stFirst day for students 

MERIT CERTIFICATES

WEEK 8

KC:  Ruben Kirkman, Jaidayn Michie

K/1L: Lekyel Amos, Milly Edmonds
1/2Y: Jayla-Dee Leaver-Moore, Jaiden WIlkinson
1/2M: Nate Stewart, Jordyn Buddle
1/2S: Austin Cross, Kade Kliendienst
3/4B:  Logan Rose, Michael Galati
3/4K: Joe Hulands, Riley Primmer
3/4E: Chloe Aylett, Braxtyn Squires
5/6C: Jack Haines, Bradley Simon
5/6S: Ruby Latham, Kye Welsh
5/6W: Arie Meldrum, Joshua Murray
5/6P:  Scarlett Allwood, Cooper Everingham

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

Congratulations to all the students who completed the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge for 2022. This year Kailey Hardy, Sienna Squires and Sarah Zanardi received Platinum Certificates for completing seven years of the Reading Challenge. Jarrah Butler, Tessa Krutein, Alyssa Quinn, Bradley Simon, and Bella Wiseman received Gold Certificates for completing  their fourth year of the Reading Challenge.

 *Note Tessa was absent for photo.

CHOIR AND MUSIC GROUP PERFORMANCES

Last week Stage 2 and 3 music groups and choirs performed in the community. The choirs sang for the residents of Wingham Court and both choirs and music groups entertained the public outside the Wingham Newsagency. All students enjoyed their chance to perform their pieces and represented the school with pride. Well done to all involved.

CHOIR AND MUSIC GROUP PERFORMERS

OUT OF THIS WORLD TALENT SHOW

On Monday we held Wingham Public School’s Out Of This World Talent Show.

We enjoyed watching the amazing performers sing, dance, share gym skills and tell jokes. We congratulate all involved with the organisation and of course all the talent kids. Well done.

TALENT SHOW

YEAR 6 FORMAL

It was great to see so many smiling faces at the Year 6 Farewell last night. The boys looked very handsome and the girls looked beautiful in their colourful dresses. There was enthusiastic dancing by all, including the staff. With every step and stomp, each dance gave us a little more Christmas cheer.

Many thanks to Mrs Greenaway and the other parent helpers who provided us with a delicious Christmas dinner. The captains, Pippa and Sarah cut the cake, which was enjoyed by all for dessert. A  fabulous night was had by all!

FORMAL

LOST PROPERTY

We have a number of items in lost property at the moment.  Would you please encourage your child(ren) to check for any missing items. 

Please remember to label all belongings so they can be returned to their rightful owners.

P&C CHRISTMAS RAFFLE WINNERS

Highest ticket seller prize:  Zac Rootes

Raffe gift card winner:  Zaliah Bell.  

$1000.00 was raised for the Healthy Harold 2023 Life Education Program.

P&C CHRISTMAS COLOURING COMPETITION WINNERS

Congratulations to:

Kindergarten: MacKenzie Thomas

Year 1: Ruby Godfrey

Year 2: Ethan Marchant

Year 3: Annalisa Hicks

Year 4: Amelia Black

Year 5: Arie Meldrum

Year 6: Seanna Squires

COLOURING COMPETITION WINNERS

GOOD FOR KIDS

CHRISTMAS CRAFT

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

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