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2020 eNewsletter | Term 3 week 8

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Upcoming Events

Date Event

18/9/20    Wyong Public school Infants Athletics Carnival

16/10 - 22/10/20   Stage 3 Public speaking Competition




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

  KS- Ayden M.  1P-  Ella-Rose W.  2P-  David K.  K6B-  Maia V.  4B-  Marlee Y.

Merit Awards

KN- Kai T, Samarah A, Kotarah W. KS- Sean H, Zane R. KT- Melody L, Ariannah C, Riley H-A. 1B- Peyton R, Levi R. 1P- Ziona H, Elijah B, James H. 1R- Ruby S, Jack B, Alliyah S. 2D- Peyton F, Neeti A. 2G- Joshua H, Kiah D-L. 2P- Jahstyce V, Kaeden F, Ashley A. K/6B- Luke M. K/60- Max A. 3K- Teleah H, Cooper J, Kortina J. 3M-  Caleb D, Isabella C, Cooper R. 4B- Dekoda C, Sebastian F, Justin H. 4S- Lilly B, Stan S, Alex P.

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Principal`s Report

Welcome to week 8, Term 3.

We hope this Newsletter finds you safe and well.

What a fantastic past 8 weeks we have had here at Wyong Public School. We have been busy creating a safer, more aesthetically pleasing environment for your children to enjoy with some maintenance upgrades carried out around the school grounds. The majority of the work is now complete, with the exclusion of the automatic sensor front gates looking to be done closer to the end of term. We are looking also at other projects around the school to improve safety and allow more space for students to play. We thank students and staff for their patience and co-operation whilst these upgrades were being done, it was greatly appreciated.

Thank you also to the parents/carers and students that are following the procedures put in place to keep us all safe. By ensuring that your child doesn’t present at school with cold/flu symptoms and if they do develop over the course of the day, that they promptly collect them from sick bay. Just a reminder, that if you are coming to the office to collect your child that you still are required to sign a register to declare that you are on site, and that you are willing and able to follow health advice and social distancing requirements as well.

Last Friday we held the Primary Athletics (field) events here on site, it was a great morning and fun was had by all. It was a chance to allow the students to try their hand at some other athletic events that were unable to be completed on the original day of the Athletics carnival. The Infants will have their day this coming Friday, which they are looking very forward to. They are being conducted separately in order to comply with current COVID restrictions.

In more exciting news, we are holding our annual Scholastic Book Fair next week, from Monday, 14th September 2020 to Thursday, 24th September 2020. Restrictions have been put in place however, in order for our school to safely proceed with a book fair this year. During week 9 (Monday 14th-Friday 18th) students will have the opportunity to view items from the Book Fair and complete their wish lists. The opening hours for the library are 8:30am till 8:55am daily, where children are able to visit and make purchases at the Book Fair each day before school commences. Alternatively, they can make purchases during their usual scheduled library visiting time slot. It is important to note that if selected books are in stock, they will be delivered to the child’s classroom, however if the book required is out of stock at time of purchase, orders will be placed and items delivered to your child’s classroom when they arrive at school. Additionally, our ScopeIT digital literacy program that had to be rescheduled previously is running again throughout this week, and weeks 9 & 10 also.

Just to recap also, in regard to Kindergarten 2021 Transition programs we are still restricted in what we can do. Please, if you or someone you know has a child ready to start in Kindergarten in 2021 either call the office or alternatively come in and fill out the appropriate paperwork. Once we have put a plan in place for how to operate this transition period within COVID restrictions we will be in contact with parents/carers on how to move forward. Thank you for your co-operation and patience.

Other School News

Kindergarten News

What an interesting time the kinder students have had over the last couple of weeks looking after the baby chicks. We had 15 fun loving chicks in Kinder, hatching and growing cuter every day. They were a valuable resource to complement our science unit ‘Living Things’ and life cycles.  We were sad to see them go but know they will be having lots of fun in their new forever homes.

We were also sad to see Mrs Stoodley leave us after a four week stint as an intern on KS. Hopefully we will still see her around WPS helping us out when teachers are attending training and working in our school.

Kinder Transition

Kinder transition will look very different this year with transition programs on hold until further notice. Obviously, we will be looking into alternative arrangements and will contact new students when these measures have been put into place. If you have children who will be starting school next year, we ask that you contact the office or call in to complete enrolment forms and hand in all relevant documentation. Completing enrolment now will give us a clearer picture of numbers and the transition program that we can provide to these new students in readiness for Kinder 2021. Watch our school website for upcoming events and further information.

ES1 Assistant Principal

Anne Stretton


Kindergarten News

Kindergarten 2021 Enrolments

Enrolments for Kindergarten 2021 are now open. Please visit our office to pick up an enrollment form. If you know of any families or friends with children that will be due to start school next year, spread the word.

Our Leap into Learning Transition Program is scheduled to start in Term 4, if restrictions allow. Any questions regarding enrollment please do not hesitate to contact the office, we will be happy to help. 

NAIDOC Art Competition

Wyong Public School's Scholastic Book Fair

Our annual Book Fair will be running from Monday 14th of September to Thursday 24th of September.

Restrictions have been put into place in order for our school to safely proceed with a Book Fair this year.

 During Week 9 (Monday 14th - Friday 18th) students will have the opportunity to view items from the Book Fair and complete their wish lists. 

Opening hours: Students will be able to visit and make purchases at the book fair each day before school

(8.30 am – 8:55 am) and during their usual scheduled library visiting time slot. 

WPS iCentre Timetable

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday   Friday
1P, 5B, KT, KN, 6F, 3M6S, 2P, 4SR, K6G    4B,2G,KS,5W,5SK6GB     
     
1R, 2D, 6C, 3K, 1B, K-20

Receiving items: Books/items (if in stock) will be delivered to your child’s classroom, if the item is no longer in stock the orders will be placed and items delivered to your child’s classroom when they arrive at school.

Thank you for supporting our Book Fair!​

Mrs Adams 

Book Fair 2020

Please return all overdue library books to the iCentre ASAP.

The theme for CBCA Book Week 2020 is CURIOUS CREATURES, WILD MINDS! Start thinking about your costumes WPS students and teachers!

Book Character Parade - Friday October 23rd (more information to come)

SCOPEIT (rescheduled) - Term 3: Thursdays Week 8, 9, 10

Uniform shop

Please note the Uniform Shop will be closed 25/9  and will be open Thursday 24/9 8.30- 9.15am instead.

 Hats are available to purchase from the school office every day. 

Uniform Shop Hours for remainder of term 3 2020:

Friday 11/9 8.30-9.15am

Friday 18/9 8.30-9.15am

Thursday 24/9 8.30-9.15am

 

 

Great Choice Canteen

Fantastic news! 

Our very own Snack Shack Canteen has been awarded a 'Great Choice Healthy School Canteen' Award for the second time now. This means that the menu meets the Government requirements of what is deemed a healthy and balanced approach to your child's dietary needs. Well Done Wyong. 

Canteen Menu Term 3

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

    Flyers

    Cancer Council Healthy Lunchbox

    For a one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about healthy lunch boxes visit our website healthylunchbox.com.au

    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