Wingham Public School Bulletin

Welcome back to Term 3. I was glad to see all our students, staff and volunteers back to school safe and sound. After such a busy Term 2, I know many of the students and staff enjoyed the holiday break. We have a few new enrolments this term so we welcome those new students and their parents to the Wingham Public School family.

Due to the increased cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses within the community, the Department of Education has implemented a ‘4 week blitz’ and we are dialling up our COVID- smart layered measures. During the department’s current ‘4 week blitz’ indoor events such as formal assemblies have been postponed or suspended until later in the term or until Term 4. Our Education Week activities have been paired back and will include a static display in the hall and some outdoor performances from some of our students. We will continue to implement our layered Covid smart measures including

·         Staying home and getting tested if unwell, and only attending school when symptom free

·         Encouraging mask wearing for all students and staff

·         Rapid antigen testing for symptomatic students and staff and household contacts attending school

·         Maximising natural ventilation

·         Boosted cleaning during the day, with particular attention given to high touch surfaces.

We will be receiving another round of RAT’s early this term and we will provide these to families as soon as we receive them. Each student will receive a multipack of 5 tests. These RAT’s can be used as required for symptomatic testing, such as if your child is displaying even mild symptoms. Students identified as household contacts remain able to attend school providing, they are symptom free, notify the school and return a negative COVID-19 test result daily for 5 consecutive school days.

Congratulations to all Stage 2 & 3 students who participated in the Spelling Bee. The finalists from Stage 2 were:

Parker Spriggs, Jordy Greenaway, Hunter Paulson, Tessa Krutein, Tegan McCallum, Amarni Cutts, Chloe Aylett, Chloe Stimson, Samantha Hardy & Beau Taylor-Wilson.

The finalists for Stage 3 were:

Levi Boynton, Sienna Brenton, Isabelle Griffin, Seanna Squires, Logan Stewart, Melia Ward, Kye Welsh & Sarah Zanardi.

Only one student from Stage 2 & Stage 3 will represent Wingham Public School at the Regional Finals later this term.

Stage 2 winner: Beau Taylor-Wilson

Stage 3 winner: Sarah Zanardi

We wish these students all the best in the finals.

Michelle Williams

Last Thursday and Friday, Stage 3 students participated in Peer Leaders’ Training. They worked through a range of practical activities, took part in discussions, and completed activities in their Peer Leader’s Learning Guide. This training is part of the school’s comprehensive plan and commitment to create a safe and inclusive school. The two days provided students with the opportunity to develop and practice leadership skills within a supportive environment.

Our lost property box is currently overflowing with jumpers, lunch boxes and drink bottles.  Please ensure students items are clearly marked with their name so that any lost items can be returned to them.

Voluntary school contributions are used to enhance educational programs in our school.  Payments are voluntary and are $40 per student/family.  

If you are able to assist in making a contribution, payments may be made on our webpage via the 'make a payment' tab; in cash or by eftpos.  We thank you for your support.