Woy Woy South Public School

Term 3, Week 3 - Wednesday 5th August 2020

Respect | Responsibility | Relationships

A message from our Principal

Education Week

As you may be aware, this week is Education Week and schools all across NSW will be celebrating the achievements of their students and the hard work of their staff. This year, the theme is 'Learning together'. To mark this event, while our normal parent visits are not permitted, WWSPS staff and students have worked extremely hard in creating a showcase of our positive attitude towards school in what is a very unusual time. Keep your eye on the WWSPS Facebook page this week because……We’re all in this together!

Athletics Carnival

Planning our annual school athletics carnival has proven quite difficult in 2020. Despite the current restrictions, we are still permitted to hold a carnival, though it will take on a different format to what we are used to. As you know, our carnival will not be an open event for parents this year, which we know is disappointing, but nevertheless, it is what we must do to ensure that our students are getting the experience and that we are meeting guidelines. All students are expected to attend the carnival and please be reminded that all students are expected travel to and from the venue by bus.

Communication Methods

Our school uses a wide range of communication tools to ensure that families are aware of details and organisation within our school. Classroom teachers regularly use SeeSaw and ClassDojo to communicate class specific information. This is done to various degrees across the stages. While the staff are very willing to respond to questions and requests, please remember that they are not always able to do this between 8.30am and 3.30pm, due to face to face teaching commitments and playground duties etc. As has always been the case, if you have an urgent need to contact your child’s teacher or the school in relation to any matter, a phone call to the office is still the most effective and immediate method. Where at all possible, phone calls will be responded to at the next break (i.e. recess or lunch) or at the end of the school day.

Congratulations

A big congratulations to Mrs Cullen and Mr Jarrett who this week have been awarded Education Week Excellence in Teaching Certificates. Both of these people are very highly valued by everyone in our school community. Mrs Cullen received her award for outstanding teaching practice in K-2 Science and for her ongoing enthusiasm, passion and commitment to our school over many years. Mr Jarrett's award was for his dedicated 4 year commitment to the care and development of our kindergarten students. On behalf of the whole school community, congratulations and thank you for your outstanding contributions to our school.

Have a great week everyone,

Matt Barr

Principal

              

Jeans for Genes Day - Wednesday, 12th August 2020

Next Wednesday the 12th we are celebrating Jeans for Genes Day at Woy Woy South! Students are encouraged to wear their Jeans and make a small donation for a very good cause, the Childrens' Medical Research Institute who research cures for genetic illnesses in children. 

If students don't have anything 'jeansey' they can wear, they are very welcome to wear general mufti, remembering that standard mufti day rules are in place; school hat, covered midriff and sensible appropriate shoes.

A gold coin donation is generously appreciated!

Did you know that 1 in 20 kids face a birth defect or genetic disease, and 30% of children’s hospital admissions are due to genetic disorders, so we know there is still much work to be done. 

Look forward to seeing everyone denimed up next Wednesday!

Mr Young            

Southern Central Coast Athletics Carnival - Friday, 11th September 2020

I am sure everyone is aware that we are lucky enough to be having our school Athletics Carnival next Thursday. Plans are also well underway for the Southern Central Coast Athletics Carnival to take place on Friday the 11th of September at Mingara Athletics Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for the students at Woy Woy South PS to represent our school given a number of events have been cancelled this year due to COVID 19.

Unfortunately, like our school carnival, parents will not  be unable to attend the Southern Central Coast Athletics Carnival due to government imposed restrictions. A coach has been booked to transport the students selected to and from the event. Please be aware that the carnival will be run a little bit different to previous years and qualification to compete at the event has changed. If there are any questions about this please direct these to Mr Waight.

Changes to Kindergarten 2021 Information Session.

K-2 Science Fun with Ms Cullen!

KP - exploring movement.
1W - exploring light.
Year 2 Exploring sound vibrations

Positive Behaviour of Learning

Week 3 – PBL Focus – Be a Learner

This week our whole school PBL focus is showing Respect, Responsibility and Relationships ‘In the Classroom’.

At our school we are learning that the teacher’s job is to teach and the student’s job is to learn. When we all step into the classroom we need to show respect to our teachers and other students. We are all learning to let our classmates listen and complete their activities. Showing respect for each other allows everyone to do their best.

MS Readathon

 Woy Woy South PS is participating in the MS Read-A-Thon this term. The MS Read-a-thon inspires kids to read as much as they can, for a great cause. Students can read whatever they like, as much as they like, in August. This year’s MS Read-a-thon begins on August 1st and wraps up on August 31st. 

Some WWS teachers have signed up their classes and students can register to join their class through https://www.msreadathon.org.au/register/2020/child. If your student’s class has not registered yet, you can still join our school through this link and help us promote a love of reading, whilst supporting a worthwhile cause.

So far we have raised over $2000. A huge congratulations to the 39 students who have signed up and started receiving donations already. What amazing selfless students we have at WWSPS!  

Thank you for your involvement, Happy reading!

K.McNeill

     

Library News

BookClub - return by Wednesday, 12th August 2020.

Order catalogue was sent home last week. All orders must be in by Wednesday, 12th August 2020.

Upcoming events

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Wednesday. 5th August

    Kindy 2021 parent questions answered via ZOOM at 7pm


      Wednesday, 5th August

      School Photos

      Wednesday, 12th August
      		Jeans for Genes Day

      Thursday, 13th August

      K-6 Athletics Carnival - $5


      P&C News

      Bluey’s Snack Shack  

      Save time in the morning and place your lunch order through Quickcliq. Orders can be placed up until 9:15am that morning.

      The Healthy Kids Fruit and Veggie promotion is back this term. Be rewarded for choosing the healthy option. Watch this space for further details regarding dates and prizes.

      This week’s recess special is Banana Choc Muffins for 50c, available each day until Friday 7th August. 

      For those not keen on the muffins, we have other yummy recess treats such as garlic bread and pizza melts, both just $1.00ea.

      Certain frozen items such as slushy’s and fruit cups are now available with your lunch order. Those orders will receive a Bluey’s Frozen item collection stamp on the bag. Please ask your child to go to the canteen after they have eaten their lunch with their stamped bag to collect the frozen item.

      The canteen is still chasing a few volunteers. If you are a Mum, Dad, Carer, Friend, Aunt, Uncle, Grandparent……and can spare an hour or two any day of the week, please call the canteen on 4341 7798 or pop by and see Jacqui or Amanda. Our kettle is always on and your children get so excited seeing you in the canteen.

      Volunteers for the week ahead are:

      Thursday 6th August - Sarah

      Friday 7th August – Michelle + Volunteer needed

      Monday 10th – Volunteer Needed

      Tuesday 11th August - Leah

      Wednesday 12th August - Jacki (12:30pm – 1:30pm)

       P&C Meeting 

      A reminder our next P&C meeting will be held via zoom on Thursday 13th August at 7:30pm. Keep your eye on our Facebook page for the link to join. We look forward to seeing you there. 

      School Banking

      Woy Woy South is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students.

      School banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way to help young Australians practice good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through school banking will earn an exciting reward every time they reach ten deposits.

      The rewards available so far in 2020 include:

      • Terry Denton’s Activity Book
      • Mini soccer ball (size 2)
      • Treetop stationary set
      • Treetop handball
      • Tomato seed kit
      • Magic mist drink bottle

      School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5.00 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an annual contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School Banking deposit in the prior year.

      Uniform Shop

      Place your uniform order online through Quickcliq and it will be ready for collection the next morning. If you cannot come in to collect your order, please send your child to collect. No orders will be delivered to classrooms.

      The uniform shop is open every Thursday morning from 8:45am until 9:15am. Quickcliq is still our preferred way of purchasing so please create an account at www.quickcliq.com.au and follow the prompts.

      If you need to contact the Uniform Shop, please email us directly at wwspandcuniformshop@gmail.com

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      Woy Woy South Public School Website

      https://woywoysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
      For the latest information, Kindergarten Orientation, 'Make a Payment' link and NSW Department of Education news, please go to our website.

      QuickCliq website for online canteen and uniform shop orders

      https://www.quickcliq.com.au/

      Select the button above to go to 'Quickcliq'

      Log into your account – go to “Add Credit” and then select “Direct Deposit”.. Save the bank account details into your online banking account and make weekly or fortnightly deposits into your Quickcliq Account…

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