Welcome back to the final term of the year.
I thank the entire staff for their continual strong work ethic, and while most
businesses etc. tend to wind down for the year, it seems at school we wind up
until the end of the term. I would like to thank Mr Kember for relieving as
principal during my time on leave; and to Mrs Stretton, Mrs Bailey, Mrs Bacon
and Mrs Stevens for all assisting over this time.
Reading the overall NAPLAN results was very
pleasing, and I congratulate all of the children and staff for this. We showed
some strong improvements in Reading, and maths, and these results will be
outlined in our Annual School Report, which will be made public early in term,
1, 2019.
There are many items on this term, and I
ask that you keep up to date via the website, school app and of course this
newsletter for various items and dates.
Student Behaviour
At Wyong Public School, our Positive
Behaviour for learning policy in relation to all things student welfare guides
us. Our rules are Show Respect, Show Responsibility and Show Excellence. These rules
are to be displayed at all times, whether in school or out of school.
For example, last weekend Miss Scotton and
Mrs Pass took 15 wonderful Key Choir students to rehearsals and performances at
Town Hall (Sydney) on Saturday and Sunday. These children displayed excellence
at all times along with respect and responsibility. I not only thank them for
this and their wonderful performances but also the teachers who did this in
their time, without fuss and with a lot of duty of care. I thank them and the
students for this, and particularly for their effort outside of school time.
This is one fine example of a superb achievement all-round – and we thank the
parents for their support.
On the other side of the coin, there have
been a few students this term who have not displayed such positive behaviour,
and they have been dealt with accordingly. I remind all students of our school
rules, and while we have the reward days that come along with this – stage
rewards and 100% rewards, there are consequences for negative behaviours. These
are clearly set out in our Student Welfare policy and we appreciate the support
of our families with this.
Classes 2019
I ask parents to send anything pertinent to class formations for 2019. This could be a change of address, home details, medical updates or request for their child educationally for next year.
Please send all request to the school email wyong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au attention to Mr Miladinovic.
Thank you
Todd Miladinovic