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2020 eNewsletter | Term 2 week 6

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Upcoming Events

Date Event

9th June-Applications open for Opportunity Class 2021 


Click the button above to view our school calendar. PLEASE NOTE: All dates are subject to late change. Also please be aware of payment dates on permission notes, as no late payments will be accepted.

School Awards

Principal Awards

KN-  Bonnie M. KS- Remmi R.

Merit Awards

KN- Kotarah W, Malachi W-K. KS- Tallarah H, Sean H, Ayden M, Audrey T. 3M- Harry K, Ellyse H, Mikaila T.  4B-  Serenity B, Kaidan R. 6C- Harlan M, Jayden A, Vance O`S, Bella C, Nicolla K.  6F-  Elena P, Matilda C. 6S- Tevita T, Mia A. K6B-  Maia V. K6O- Kyarah B, Ciara S. 

Avatar Awards

K6B- Luke M.  K6G-  Dante E. K6O-  Eli M.  4B-  Peter S, Jessica M, Scarlett M. 4S-  Aidan I, Casey M, Abbey McC, Ruiqi P, Courtney B-W.

Principal`s Report

Welcome to week 6 of Term 2, time really does fly!

I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well.

As you are aware, the past two weeks have seen students return to full time, face to face education. I can imagine just how much of a change in routine this must be after learning from home for some time, but I do both appreciate and applaud the effort being made both by parents and students to get back into these routines.

With this in mind, the procedure for pick up for Kindergarten, year one and year 2, will remain the same until further notice. Just to reiterate, these students will be dismissed at 2:45 pm. Kindergarten from the top gate near the SaCC Centre and year one and year two from the front gate, adjacent to the front office entry. Please continue to adhere to social distancing measures, and keep an eye on children and younger siblings, there is a lot of traffic movement at this time. Once you have your child, please leave promptly. All other children will leave school as normal at 3:00 pm including siblings, students who require buses and those that attend after school care with Wesley Mission.

For those students that travel to and from school via bus, please remember that whilst in uniform, you are directly representing Wyong Public. Please remember to display your best behaviour at all times.

On a positive note, Mrs Whitehouse has received many amazing entries from the learning from home competition. The photography, public speaking and poetry entries have been outstanding, and winners will be announced shortly.

Also we have taken the time to acknowledge Reconciliation Week at Wyong Public. National Reconciliation Week runs from the 27th May till the 3rd June annually. This year’s theme, which right now given the current circumstances, resounds even more so of ‘In this Together’ reinforces the need to act collectively. It recognises the need to build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and culture. 

Due to the circumstance that we have been faced with recently and the restrictions put in place, we have had to postpone some school events. We know just how much students look forward to these events throughout the school year and we have done our best to reschedule where possible. So now the Athletics Carnival will be held on Friday the 7th August, 2020 (Term 3, Week 3). The Planetarium incursion will now visit the school over two days, on the 3rd and 4th of September (Term 3, Week 7). The stage 3, Broken Bay camp is still proceeding, unless we are advised otherwise. With these changes scheduled, please keep in mind that unfortunately some modifications may still be needed. Any changes to times, dates or details will be updated immediately throughout our communication platforms.

In regards to in school gatherings like assemblies, they are still cancelled for now, with direction from the Department of Education stating that assemblies are only to be held if there is no other way to communicate essential information, and if so they are to be short, sharp and preferably outside. Any important information will be conveyed using other methods first.

Also, please note teachers are beginning to prepare semester one reports. The format of these reports has been streamlined (in line with the department of education guidelines) for term one and term two with no A- E reporting. Our reports will look very similar to previous years without these grades. All reports will be sent home early term 3.

Lastly, as per previous communication, there are currently some work taking place in and around the school grounds, with the painting of the hall and the resurfacing of the carpark/installation of an electronic gate at the front entry being carried out over the next few weeks. This will require a little change in some routines, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Specific start dates for the carpark etc. have not been set yet, but will be communicated when confirmed. 

2021 Year 5 Opportunity Class Placement

Changes to the opportunity class placement process for 2020 Year 4 students

The 2021 Year 5 opportunity class placement process was put on hold in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 situation.

We now have a revised and simplified timeline for the OC placement process to ensure that students and families can have certainty about their placement as soon as possible.

The changes include:

·         A new date for online applications. Parents must apply between 9 June 2020 and 26 June 2020. Late applications cannot be accepted.

·         A new test date - Wednesday 16 September 2020.

To ensure fair and consistent assessment of students across New South Wales, students will be offered places based only on their test results this year – there will be no school assessment scores.  

There will also be no opportunity for appeals given the tight timeframes.

For further detailed information I encourage you to visit (https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

Important Busways School Update

Route 91 – AM SERVICE

Dear Parents and Students,

Due to roadworks on Bungary Rd, Norah Head and Evans Rd, Canton Beach, Morning Route Service 91 will operate via the following diversion from Tuesday 9th June 2020.

Departs Bungary Rd & Park St (7:21am) and continues via Bungary Rd (R)Soldiers Point Dr (L)Mitchell St (R)Bungary Rd (R)Victoria St (R)Soldiers Point Dr (L)Bungary Rd (L)Denison St (R)Central Coast Hwy (L)Oleander St (R)Brisbane St (L)Ocean Pde (R)Evans Rd (L)Bellbowrie St (L)Banksia St (L)Oleander St (R)Evans Rd to Heritage Village (7:31am), turns around & returns Evans Rd (L)Oleander St (R)Banksia St (R)Bellbowrie St (L)Evans Rd (L)Crossingham St (R)Heador St (L)Main Rd (R)Fravent St to Hammond Rd (7:38am) then continues as normal to Lake Haven Shops (8:00am).

Please Note: Bus stops on Oleander St between Brisbane St & Evans Rd and Bungary Rd between Soldiers Point Dr & Mitchell St will not be serviced while the roadworks are in place.

Busways will provide further notification once we have been advised of a completion date and the service can return to normal operations.

For further information please contact Busways Customer Service on 1300 69 2929. Alternatively visit our website at www.busways.com.au

Other School News

Learning From Home Competitions

We are finalising the entries received for the 'Learning From Home' Competitions this week. It has been fascinating learning about your thoughts and ideas through photography , public speaking and poetry. Certificates will be distributed once the winners have been decided.

Learning from home entries

The children have been enjoying looking at the shelfies the teachers were taking while many of the students were self isolating. Here are some more to enjoy! #takeashelfienotaselfie Mrs Adams

Teacher Shelfies

During Reconciliation Week we have been reading some of the books below that have been on display in the iCentre.

Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas!

National Simultaneous Storytime

Please return library books :)

Book Club issue 4

 Fantastic news!

Book Club issue #4 is now ready. Make sure you take a look at some of the amazing books on offer.  

Scholastic LOOP Online Payment Platform for Parents

The 'Snack Shack' Updated menu Term 2

Flexischools: The online Lunch Ordering System


flexischools logo

Our Canteen Online Ordering System!

Flexischools is the fast, convenient and secure way to order and pay for canteen orders at ‘The Snack Shack' from home or on your mobile. Flexischools makes our school canteen service available to you 24/7.

 Getting started with Flexischools…

You can set up an account online – it only takes a minute. 

  • Register for Flexischools by visiting flexischools.  Add your student, their school and form class to get started.
  • Top-Up your account via Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or direct deposit.
  • Make an order by selecting from the range of options made available by your school and proceed to make payment for the order listed in your order pad.
  • Review Orders by logging back in to your Flexischools account. You can set recurring orders, view transaction history or cancel orders via your Flexischools login.
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    What does it cost?

    Online Canteen Ordering Fee $0.29 per canteen order

     Account Top-Up Fees -Direct Bank Deposit (2-3 days) - Free

                                                     Visa Credit/Debit Card $0.05 + 0.7%

                                                     Mastercard Credit Card $0.05 + 1%

                                                     Mastercard Debit Card $0.05 + 1.25%

                                                     PayPal Surcharge (immediate) $0.07 + 0.9%

    Parenting Ideas Advice

    Friends of Wyong Public

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    Central Coast Health

     We have a NEW webpage for Kids and Families which we update each fortnight with news/ information about current health and wellbeing matters.

    To access this page , click on the link below.   

     www.healthpromotion.com.au/kids-families