Wingham Public School Bulletin

Congratulations to everyone on such a wonderful colour run last Friday. Every student participated with enthusiasm and the smile on their faces were a delight to see. Thank you to Mrs Bath and the SRC for organising the event, thank you to staff for promoting and participating in the event and thank you to parents for helping fundraise for the event. Mostly though, thank you to the students for having such a great time.  

 I would like to thank the P&C for their donation of $5000 to purchase new sports uniforms and to Wingham football club for $1000 to purchase new rugby league jerseys. The uniforms have been ordered and delivered. We were able to purchase rugby league jerseys, soccer shirts, singlets for track and field, shorts, socks and netball dresses. 

Our school promotes healthy eating and good nutrition in the school environment. We would like to remind parents that lollies are not permitted at school so students quality learning experiences are enhanced.  

Rita Pittman

Principal

Thank you to all students, parents and carers who raised and donated money for the Wingham Public School Colour Run. Everyone had so much fun. In Total we raised over $18,000. A percentage of  that money is given to the Colour Run Company and the rest will be used by our school to purchase technology.   

It is amazing, the amount of plastic wrappers that are brought to school each day. Bins are filled at recess and lunch. Currently all the waste from student lunch boxes goes to landfill. Plastic in the environment is very damaging to wildlife and has a very long-term impact. The best way to support our wildlife and environment is to reduce single use soft plastics.

What can we do?

• Say no to plastic bags – buy foods in bulk and send portions in labelled reusable containers.
• Aim for waste friendly lunches at school – fruit has its own wrapping!
• Re-use ziplock bags, try foil or beeswax wraps.
• If children bring plastic wrappers home, collect them up, along with other household soft plastics and take whatever can’t be re-used to the RedCycle bin outside Coles when you do your regular shop.

Many schools have become “Plastic Free”. A note/survey will be sent home this week.  Please complete and return this quick survey to indicate your willingness to support Wingham Public School reduce its environmental impact and reduce soft plastic waste. Surveys can be returned to Mrs Bird.

Congratulations to the boy’s cricket team who defeated Halliday’s Point Public School on Monday. The boy’s bowled first and produced some great bowling and excellent fielding to dismiss the opposition for 82 runs. The run chase started, and the boys cruised to victory for the loss of only a few wickets. The next game will be either against Singleton or Denman. Great work boy’s we are super proud of your achievements.