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2013 Staffing

Following is a list of this year’s classes and WPS staff. KJB – Mrs Julie Best KLB – Mrs Lisa Barnett KLF – Mrs Lisa Falk KMM – Ms Michelle Millard K/2KD – Ms Karen Davis 1DB – Mr Darren Beard 1JL – Mrs Janet Lovett / Mrs Maree Hunt 1KB – Mrs Kerry Burn / Mrs Maree Hunt 1KN – Mrs Kelly Newell / Mrs Maree Hunt 2AB – Mrs Annette Bailey 2HL – Ms Deb Hurrell 2LR – Mrs Lee-A Rock 2MG – Ms Margaret Gardner 3MJ – Mr Martin Jenssen 3RD – Mrs Robyn Domanski 3/4HS – Mrs Holly Sallustio 3/4MN – Mr Mitchell Nicholson 3/6AR – Ms Andrea Rivas 3/6KH – Mrs Kim Hunter 4DJ – Mrs Katrina Daly /

Mrs Sarah Johnston 4VM – Mrs Vicki Muir 4/5VH – Miss Vanessa Hollis 5AD – Mrs Amanda Darcy 5EC – Miss Emma Carson 5/6WH – Ms Wendy Henry 6AK – Mr Andrew Kuchling 6JS – Mr Jigh Sallustio 6MD – Mr Mark Dragos 6SG – Mrs Sharon Gowan

Teacher Librarians: Mrs Annette McCudden and Mrs Robyn Secombe

Release from Face to Face Staff: Mr John Baker, Mrs Fiona Brassey, Miss Nikki Woolner, Mrs Danielle Wheatley, Mrs Miranda Davis, Mrs Lyn McWhirter, Mrs Sarah Johnston

Learning and Support Teacher: Mrs Karen O’Reilly

Reading Recovery: Mrs Cindy Dignum

Office Staff: Sue Bourke, Cheryl Caruana, Michelle Kelly, Jens Lindner, Kylie Hughes and Noelene (Ma-Ma) Harman

Aboriginal Education Officer: Aunty Helen Archibald-Simmons

SLSOs: Donna Anthony, Elaine Andrews, Geoff Parker, Tania Williams, Deb Harris, Traci Cutler, Judy Stephens, Sue Hollis, Ros Fuhrer, Lisa White, Mary Schroder, Martin Dures, John Gayed, Emma Gamack, Nicole Potter, Tracey Ballangarry, Kaela Croft, Toni Foster and Jean Gayed.

School Counsellors: Mrs Fiona Harvey and Mrs Jenny Barnard

General Assistant: Mr Mark Hurrell

Cleaners: Janice Elford, Gavin Waddelland and Stuart Macleod

Assistant Principals: K-2 Mr Darren Beard and Mrs Annette Bailey 3/4 Mr John Baker 5/6 Mr Andrew Kuchling

Deputy Principal: Mrs Rose Pelley

Principal: Mr Cameron Osborne

Swimming Carnival

This was once again a sensational day of fun, competition and participation. Congratulations to all children who entered races. The ability to swim is massively important and I was impressed with the talents of many of our children. Special thanks to the Wauchope Swim Club for catering tasty treats on the barbecue, the Wauchope Pool Staff, the many parent volunteers and the WPS staff for all their efforts. Special congratulations go to Mrs Gowan and

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Mrs Darcy for their excellent organisation. Some of the highlights were Mr Baker jumping in fully clothed as he attempted to save a non-swimmer who was already being saved by a pool lifesaver and some magnificent timers who were awarded the top stop watch award on the day for having the exact same time to the hundredth second five times in nine races. Quite unbelievable! Special congratulations to our Swimming Champions for 2013: Junior Boy – Thomas F, Junior Girl – Mackenzie G, 11 Years Boy – Jayden B, 11 Years Girl – Gabbi F, Senior Boy - Sam I and Senior Girl – Taylah D. They will be presented with trophies at the Term 2 Assembly of Excellence. Spectacular diving techniques below.

Good luck to our Swim Team who will compete at the Hastings/Camden Haven carnival on Friday 22 February at Port Macquarie pool. Students should receive their permission note tomorrow. The Lower North Coast carnival will be in Kempsey on Wednesday 27 February and the North Coast carnival will be in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 6 March.

WPS swim caps are on sale at the canteen for $10.

Book Packs and P&C School Contributions

Thank you to the families who have paid for either the book packs or the voluntary contributions so promptly. We really appreciate it. Please ensure payment is made for the book packs at your earliest convenience and I hope you strongly consider paying the voluntary school contributions.

Meet the Teacher Information Nights

I hope as many parents as possible can attend these information evenings. Apart from finding out about routines, procedures, calendar events and class expectations you will get to meet an incredibly important person in your child’s life for

2013, their teacher! During any given year you would be amazed at how many times I’ve seen children try to “Pull the wool over mum or dads eyes”. So come along and get the real story, meet our lovely teachers and find out about what lies ahead for 2013.

Rotary Team and Young Sportsman of the Year

The Wauchope Public School netball team of 2012 was recently announced as the Rotary Junior Team of the Year. Congratulations to the girls and coaches Mrs O’Reilly and Mrs Newell. The team were North Coast Champions and competed in Sydney at the final eight teams in New South Wales. Congratulations also goes to young tennis star Connor M who was named Junior sportsman of the year.

Ian Lillico Parent Information session

This very informative and practical information evening will be on Wednesday 27 February commencing at 7pm and concluding at 9pm. Dr Lillico is an expert in his field and has presented to parents all around the world. He will be flying in from Perth to be with us. I have included a brief description of the evening at the end of this newsletter. Please note the session is adults only.

PSSA Sports Coordinator

Throughout the year students who represent our school at PSSA trials and the various carnivals have to get WPS staff signatures and pay a levy, usually $3. This year Mrs O’Reilly is our PSSA sports coordinator and she will sign all notes and collect all levies. If your child does need to return a note and the levy please send in an labelled envelope to Mrs O’Reilly. She has an office in the Student Services building.

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Donation

A gentlemen just walked into the school and donated a cricket bat. As everyone knows we all love cricket at WPS and I’d like to thank Mr Jim Patterson for his kind donation. It will be put to good use.

LABEL EVERTHING PLEASE

Dear Parents. Please clearly label everything your child brings to school. This includes items such as HATS, bags, lunch boxes, drink bottles, JUMPERS. EVERYTHING! No, don’t do it later. Do it now before you continue reading.

Rugby League Clinics

Thank you to Mr Sallustio who organised these clinics for children in Years 1 to 4.

2013 Homework Planner

Children and families run more smoothly when there's a plan. The 2013 homework and study calendar includes key dates and school holidays. You can print it out month by month, or by the whole year. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/2013-homework-planner

Eight ways to get your kids organised

Are you ready for morning madness, late assignments, yesterday's half-eaten lunch sweating in the schoolbag? Just like adults, children cope much better if they can manage their time and their environment wisely. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/eight-great-ways-to-get-your-kids-organised-for-school

Doing well in class

Our expert panel shares tips about how parents can help their younger and older children reach their full potential at school and motivate them for learning. Watch the video. Find our more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/getting-off-to-a-good-start/good-start-chapter-one

Smart foods to boost learning

Mother Nature is full of foods that help us think and feel better. What do you give your child to help them think more clearly, and enhance concentration and memory? Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/smart-foods-to-boost-learning

-Mr Cameron Osborne-

Wauchope Rotary/Wauchope Gazette 2012 Sports Award Program

Wauchope Rotary and Wauchope Gazette held their 2012 Sports Awards at a presentation breakfast at the Wauchope Rotary Youth Centre on Tuesday morning. Connor M was nominated for Junior Sports Person and our 2012 Netball Team was nominated for Junior Sports Team. Connor, Molly S, Piper T, Gabbi and Layne F and their families enjoyed a lovely breakfast before the awards presentation. Both Connor and our girls’ Netball Team were successful and were presented with a certificate and a cheque from sponsor, Bennett’s Steel. We would like to thank Wauchope Rotary, Wauchope Gazette and Bennett’s Steel for their generosity.

QuickSmart News

An information session for parents of our 2013 Year 5 QuickSmart students will be held on Tuesday, 19 February (same time as Stage 2 Meet the Teacher session) between 5pm and 6pm in Ms Henry’s classroom. Please come along to hear about this wonderful numeracy program.

-Karen O’Reilly-

Dates to Remember

February

Thursday 14

7pm P&C Meeting

6pm WOOSH Meeting Monday 18

5pm Stage 3 Information Evening

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Tuesday 19

5pm Stage 2 Information Evening

5pm QuickSmart Information Session Wednesday 20

5pm K-2 Information Evening

K-2 Assembly – Class 1DB Friday 22

Hasting Camden Haven District Swimming Carnival

Wednesday 27

K-2 Assembly – Class 2LR

Parent Information Session on parenting both boys and girls (7pm in school hall) with Ian Lillico

LNC Carnival - Kempsey

March

Friday 1

Clean Up Australia Day

Wednesday 6

K-2 Assembly – Class 2MG Thursday 14

6pm - AGM Meeting Thursday 28

7pm – Fete Committee Meeting

P & C News

P & C Meeting

Welcome to all new and existing families. The next P & C meeting is being held tonight, 14 February 2013 at 7pm in the school’s staffroom.

Everyone is welcome to attend

Notice: WPS P & C Association / AGM Meeting

The Wauchope Public School AGM meeting for 2013 is being held on Thursday 14 March 2013 at 6pm till 6.45pm, and then there will be a short break followed by the general meeting at 7pm. Please be advised that only current financial members are allowed to vote at the AGM. You can become a financial member for less than a dollar at tonight’s meeting.

If you require any further information, please contact: Brenda Wright, Secretary of WPS P&C

on 0400 452 273

Fete Meeting PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

The next Fete Committee meeting is being held on Thursday 28 March 2013 at the Wauchope

Country Club at 7pm.

We are looking forward to getting organised for another successful fete and encourage everyone

to attend. P & C Canteen News

New School Uniforms

Please be advised that we only have sizes: *4 *6 *8 in the new school shirt available at the moment. We placed an order early in January which should be delivered in the first week of March. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

WPS Swimming caps

Swimming caps for sale now at the school

canteen for: $10.00 each

Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 4

Monday 18 A Dawson & P Marsden Tuesday 19 L Stewart Wednesday 20 G Bennetts & S Reynolds Thursday 21 M Corrigan & L Brady Friday 22 K Kucera & K Thomas

In case you are unable to work on your allocated day please contact the Canteen Manager Ms Nicole O’Hagan prior to the day you are working, to enable her to organise a replacement.

Thank You P&C Association

REMEMBER TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO OUR SCHOOL

Do you have (or know someone who has) before-school aged children? “Rainbow Readers/Rainbow Serpent” might be for

YOU! In 2011 The Rainbow Serpent Early Literacy Group from Wauchope Public School and The Rainbow Readers from St Joseph’s Family Services (Port Macquarie) formed an alliance to bring an exciting and fun program to parents and young children in Wauchope.

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Rainbow Readers/Rainbow Serpent Group meets each Tuesday between 10am and 12noon to share stories, songs, creative activities, friendship and lots more. Parents and their before-school age children are welcome to join the enthusiastic facilitators as new and interesting themes are explored each week. The group meets at alternating venues - The Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre (opposite the primary school) and Bunyah Land Council Office (High St near fruit and veg shop). The group will commence for 2013 this coming Tuesday 12/2/13 at Bunyah and everyone is invited to attend. The group is open to everyone with children aged 0-5yrs and there is no cost to participate. It’s a fun way to share reading stories and lots of other fun activities and often pick up tips or share experiences in happy and relaxed surroundings. For future dates and contact details see flyer below.

Voluntary Positions Available

The Wauchope Public School runs a program to assist children (aged 5 to12 years) to practice their reading.

Job Description

An adult who can both listen to and read to individual children

Someone who has a bit of spare time each week

No limit to the number of hours each week

Minimum commitment 1hr /week

Day(s) of the week to suit you

Working 1 to 1 with the same children each visit

No formal qualifications required except a love of reading and books

Simple training provided

Rewards Offered

Lots of smiles and thanks from the children and their teachers The satisfaction of making a difference...

What To Do Now Contact the school office and leave your name and contact details 6585 2277 8.30am - 3.15pm

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22nd Nestlé Junior Triathlon

Saturday 16th Feb 2013 Organized by the Trial Bay Triathlon Club Race 1 Milo Mini Adventure 12:00pm 5 year old boys & girls Race 2 Milo Mini Aquathon 12:30pm 6-7 year old boys & girls Race 3 Milo Micro Triathlon 1:00pm 8-9 year old boys & girls Race 4 Milo Mini Triathlon 2:15pm 10-11 year old boys & girls Race 5 Milo Junior Triathlon 3:15pm 12-15 year old boys & girls or teams of 3 competitors ENTRIES: Entries are either online or on the day. ONLINE entries close at 5pm on WEDNESDAY 13th Feb for all events. Late entries will be accepted on the day, up to 1 hour prior to the race start time. A late fee of $5 applies. ENTRY FEES: Online entries 5-7 years $15 8-15 years Individual $20 12-15 years Team $30 Late entries (Sat 16th) 5-7 years $20 8-15 years Individual $25 12-15 years Team $35 Online entries are available at: www.trialbaytri.com.au and www.coastline.com.au enquiries to: trialbay@gmail.com PRIMARY SCHOOL CHALLENGE TROPHY awarded to the school with the highest aggregate points. Sponsored by L.J.HOOKER SWR For further information please contact the Trial Bay Triathlon Club at the address below.

Roger Gifkins on behalf of the Trial Bay Triathlon Club

rogerg@skymesh.com.au 02 6567 4681 0428 674 312

Sydney Swans AFL/Auskick Clinic and 2013 Registration night

When: Monday February 18th Where: Wayne Richards Park, AFL Ground

Koala St Port Macquarie Time: 4.30pm -6.00pm All ages welcome to this free event! Come and have a kick or get your footy signed by players of the 2012 reigning AFL premiership side, the Sydney Swans! Wauchope Kangaroos Junior AFL club will also be holding 2013 registrations on the night.

2013 Auskick participants receive backpack, football, cap, drink bottle, footy cards and lots more! Junior registration also taken on the night!

For further information please contact AFL Development Officer Rachel Lowe on

0457 389 504 or mnc.development@aflnswact.com.au

Physical Culture Physical Culture resumes Tuesday 19th Feb at 8 Milton Circuit Dance Studio. All welcome. Class times are as

follows: 5, 6, 7 & 8 years: 3.30 – 4.30pm

9, 10, 11 & 12 years: 4.30 – 5.30pm

13, 14, 15 & 16 years: 5.30 – 6.30pm

Ladies and Senior classes also available. Contact Cheryle at Portphysi on 65854224 or 0408231253.

Take Home A Big Brother Or Big Sister

Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional international students arriving in Australia in July 2013 for their 3, 5 or 10 month programs. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Japan and Spain will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship!

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Ian Lillico - Supporting our Kids

This seminar covers boys (as well as girls) and their schooling. Ian gives parents strategies to help kids in their growth into adults and compares the needs of childhood and adolescence. The role of the teacher, nature and other factors impacting on children’s success are explained. A highlight of the evening is a strategy to get boys to talk about their feelings - Ian will explore ways that parents can keep communication channels open with their kids. He will cover the rites of passage, bullying (cyber and off-line) and relationships. Ian will outline the changes in society over the last few decades and the impact this has had on our boys in particular – he will discuss cyber-safety and social networking and give parents strategies to help them deal with the digital kids of today. Gender is a continuum and what works best for boys should work for girls. This seminar is all about good parenting at a time when there are so many distracters for family life. It is funny, engaging and delivers a host of practical suggestions. Dr Ian Lillico (father of three sons) is the former Principal of City Beach High School in WA (now retired) and international consultant in gender, boys’ education and middle schooling. He has done action research in gender throughout Australia and New Zealand from 1992 and in the Northern Hemisphere during his Churchill Fellowship in 2000. He has been with the Education Department of WA for 31 years and has held the positions of Teacher, Head of Department, Deputy Principal and Principal. Ian is the founder and CEO of the Boys Forward Institute. He has a PhD (Education), is a National Fellow of The Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACEL) and was the ACEL 2006 National Travelling Scholar. He now provides professional development for teachers, parents, students and a host of other organizations throughout Australia and internationally. His website is www.boysforward.com