Check out the main entrance into Wodonga PS!!! We have had five new sculptures commissioned and installed to highlight the Wodonga PS Vision Principles of Culture, Community, Curiosity, Challenge and

Collaboration. They look amazing and are a real focal point for our school community as they enter the school grounds.

Many thanks to Adam & Corrie Pierce from Metaltech for the design and construction of our new sculptures - they have captured the essence of our school now and into the future.

Staffing Updates

This Friday, we will farewell Jessica Townsend (Foundation teacher) as she heads off on maternity leave. We wish Jess all the best with her new motherhood role!!

Respectful Relationships - Curriculum

Last week, we outlined the background behind the Respectful Relationships curriculum. This curriculum in schools is called Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR). It covers eight topics of Social and Emotional Learning across all primary and secondary education

The eight topics include:

1. Emotional Literacy 2. Personal strengths

3. Positive coping 4. Problem solving

5. Stress management 6. Help - seeking

7. Gender and identity 8. Positive gender relations

No. 32 ~ November 13, 2017

Engage Learning * Expand Minds

The curriculum supports students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to strengthen their sense of self, to build and manage safe and respectful relationships.

Specific information around the curriculum can be found at http://fuse.education.vic.gov.au (search for Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships)

At Wodonga PS, we have been teaching the Respectful Relationships through our Whole School Wellbeing foci. This term’s focus has been on Identity, with recognition that understanding your cultural identity helps build your own individual identity. It also helps build a positive self-esteem and gives you a sense of belonging to a community or group. Today at assembly, students shared their work around Identity.

One Can Can Challenge – Wodonga Federation of Government Schools

Each year, Wodonga PS participates in the One Can Can Challenge. This challenge encourages families to consider

purchasing one extra food can and donating to the One Can Can Challenge - the cans are given to needy families in our local area. Last year, our school collected over 900 cans in a week! This year we are getting classrooms to set a target and ‘go for it’!! The One Can Challenge will commence next Monday 20th November and run until 27th November. All Federation schools are participating this year to support our local community!

2018 School Council

This time of year is a good chance to consider if you are able to join the School Council for the following year. School Council is the major governing body of the school. It plays an important role in school accountability and improvement processes, and endorses the key school planning, evaluation and reporting documents. One of School Council’s main objectives is to enhance the educational opportunities for all students. School Council comprises a combination of Department of Education and Training (DET) employees and parents and meets a minimum of eight times a year. School Councillors take on the role for two years and each year half of the members finish their role and the position is re-advertised. If you are interested in being part of the 2018-2019 School Council, I encourage you to make contact with me to discuss further. ~ Pam Martin

Student Behaviour - toilets

At Wodonga PS, we set high expectations around behaviour – unfortunately, some students are behaving inappropriately in our toilet areas which impacts on both students and the facilities. We are currently working with students to remind them of the expectations when in the toilet areas. We would appreciate parents discussing the importance of using the toilets in an appropriate manner and reinforcing that they are not a play space. Thanks for your support.

Somers Camp

Although we have been unable to share any camp photos with you, our Camp Teacher – Lisa De Luca, assures us they are all having a fantastic time, and that Marco was one of last night’s dance competition winners! Only two more days of camp activities left and they will be back at school to share their stories with us.

Parent Direct Toy Fundraiser

Parent Direct is an online toy store supported by Modern Teaching Aids (also affiliated with the Woolworths Earn & Learn campaign). We have been given a small number of catalogues which have been distributed to the lower school levels, other catalogues are available from the school office on request. Parents are able to order from a huge range of toys, shopping 24/7 from the comfort of your home, and delivered directly to your door. Just be ordering toys through parent Direct, up to 25c from every dollar spent will be given back to Wodonga Primary when you indicate this at the checkout. We also earn a bonus of $200 for every 20 orders. What a fantastic way to enjoy your Christmas shopping while also fundraising for our school.

Year 4, 5 & 6 Swimming Programs

The Year 4 and Year 6 Swimming programs will commence in Week 8: 27th November - 1st December

Swimming Time Classes Bus Pick-Up Bus Return

11:30-12:15 4MG 6TC 11:15 12:30

12:15-1:00 4CA 6LD 12:00 1:15

1:00-1:45 4AH 6MB 12:45 2:00

1:45-2:30 4SF 6LO 1:30 2:45

The Year 5 Swimming program will not commence until Wednesday December 6th, concluding on Tuesday December 12th.

Swimming Time Classes Bus Pick-Up Bus Return

12:15-1:00 5CM 5HB 1/2 5ND 12:00 1:15

1:00-1:45 5JR 5RJ 1/2 5ND 12:45 2:00

Stay in touch with Events / Activities – using Compass as your information base

Event / Activity Event Date Who Information Permission / Payment Due Date

Slow Food Afternoon Nov 16 3HM WMYC – afternoon tea

Slow Food Excursion Nov 17 3HM Wood-fired oven, Albury

World of Magic Nov 20 Wellbeing students

Albury Performing Arts

Transition Day 1 Nov 21 2018 Foundations Refer to your Transition letter for details

Wodonga Cup Nov 24 All NO SCHOOL – PUBLIC HOLIDAY

CLUB 37 CLOSED Nov 24 All NO SCHOOL – NO CLUB 37

Swimming Nov 27-Dec 1 Yrs 4/6 Consent & pay coming soon Nov 24

Swimming Dec 6-12 Year 5 Consent & pay coming soon Dec 3

Head Start Dec 4 - 12 Year 6 Attend Secondary College of choice N/A

2017 Awards Day Dec 14 Whole School Morning assemblies, times TBA N/A

Graduation Dec 14 Year 6 To be advised Dec 11

School Reports Dec 15 Whole School Live on Compass N/A

Christmas Concert Dec 18 Whole School 6pm til dusk N/A

Last Day of School Dec 22 Whole School Finish time to be advised N/A

Wodonga Primary School Cnr Brockley & Mitchell Streets

Wodonga Vic 3690

Phone: 02 6048 0313 Email: wpsclub37@gmail.com

Vacation Care Program

January 2018 Sun Safety: Children are required to wear sun safe clothing during January Vacation Care. Sunscreen will be applied at regular intervals during the day. The centre uses the Woolworths brand ‘Everyday Sunscreen SPF 50+’, if your child requires a different brand, please provide it in a clearly labelled container. Children must also wear sensible shoes for walking and playing (i.e. enclosed shoes or joggers) and bring a wide-brimmed hat and drink bottle each day. Thongs and slip-on style shoes are not permitted and children will not be permitted to attend if incorrect footwear is worn.

Hand-held video games: Children are not permitted to use mobile phones, hand-held gaming consoles, or electronic music devices at Club 37 at any time. Club 37 is not responsible for any breakages or lost property.

Hours of operation: Club 37 is open for Vacation Care from 7.00am till 6.00pm from Monday 8th January to Monday 29th January (excluding the Australia Day Public Holiday). Bookings are essential, as places are limited.

Supervision: Club 37 is approved for a maximum of 75 school age children per day, however limitations may be placed on maximum number of enrolments due to staffing or transport requirements. Staff to child ratios of 1:15 are maintained during centre days, with increased supervision on excursions. A Risk Assessment is conducted prior to each excursion and is available for parents to view upon request. A Responsible Person holding their First Aid, Child Protection, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificate will be rostered on at all times throughout the day.

Bookings: Booking forms can be returned to Club 37 via email or in person either to the school administration team or to the Floor Supervisor at Club 37. Please note: Verbal bookings will not be accepted. Bookings open 6.30am Monday 13th November. Please note: Bookings received prior to this time will not be accepted. Any bookings made prior to this time will be required to resubmit after 06.30am. Bookings will be allocated by order of receipt. Bookings will close 6.00pm Friday 24th November. Once your booking has been accepted you will receive a Confirmation of Booking Report, and your invoice. In the case that a day becomes booked out, a waiting list will be prepared and parents will be notified if a place becomes available. Bookings will not be accepted if your account is not paid up until 19th November 2017.

Payment: The cost per day for in-centre activities is $40 per child. Please note that additional costs may apply to some ‘in centre’ activities and excursions (Please see the program for these additional charges). You will be issued an invoice on Wednesday 6th December . All payments for the Club 37 Vacation Care Program are due Friday 15th December. Payment includes daily attendance and extra costs for excursions.

Wodonga Primary School Cnr Brockley & Mitchell Streets

Wodonga Vic 3690

Phone: 02 6048 0313 Email: wpsclub37@gmail.com

Child Care Benefit (CCB): CCB is available to registered parents for Vacation Care. Please contact Family Assistance Office (FAO) on 136 150 to be CCB assessed. You will need to provide Club 37 with your Customer Reference Numbers for both yourself and your child/ren.

Cancellations: Please notify the Centre of any cancellations as soon as possible. Cancellations made 5 working days prior to the booked session will not incur a fee. For all cancellations made within 5 working days, a $5 Administration Fee (per child) will be applied. Cancellations within 24 hours of a booked session, and absences without notification will attract a $20 fee (per child).

Club 37’s Vacation Care Program: We are aware that sometimes programmed activities will not appeal to all children. Be assured that wherever possible we try to provide alternative activities such as craft, games or movies. There are also opportunities for children to assist with activities even if they do not wish to take part in the actual activity.

Program variations: The Vacation Care program is subject to change without notice if it is deemed in the best interests of children. E.g. changes to program on wet weather days. Should an excursion change, parents will be required to sign their permission for the new excursion prior to child attending.

Medication: If your child requires medication an Administration of Medication form must be completed on each day that the medication is to be administered. Please note that no over-the counter medication will be given. Medication must be provided in original packaging with the child’s correct name and will be administered as per dosage instructions. Please direct all medication to the Floor Supervisor. Please ensure you arrange for any medications held with the School Office to be transferred to Club 37 for Vacation Care (eg. Asthma puffers)

Food: Please pack a nutritious morning tea, lunch and some snacks for your children on all days. Afternoon tea is provided and lunch is provided only on some days (see program for days where lunch is provided). Please supply a drink bottle, and ensure that your child has adequate food, as Vacation Care days are active and long and the children do get quite hungry. Please do not send noodles or food requiring re-heating to vacation care.

Refrigeration: Please inform staff if any of your child’s food requires refrigeration (e.g. dairy products).

Nut policy: Club 37 endeavours to be a ‘nut free’ centre, as per policy, for the safety of all children. Please do not send any nuts or food products containing nuts to Club 37.

Breakfast: Breakfast is provided between 7.00 – 8.00am during Vacation Care. Breakfast options include toast, weetbix, nutrigrain, cornflakes, rice bubbles and plain milk or milo.

Special diets: If children are on restricted diets due to food allergies etc. parents are advised to provide alternative food for their child as we cannot guarantee that the foods available will be suitable for your child’s needs.

Spending money: Children are not permitted to bring money for an excursion unless the program indicates otherwise as there is no opportunity for them to spend it.

Wodonga Primary School Cnr Brockley & Mitchell Streets

Wodonga Vic 3690

Phone: 02 6048 0313 Email: wpsclub37@gmail.com

Club 37 – Vacation Care – January 2018 – Week 1

Monday 8th January – Friday 12th January

Date Activity Please bring

Mon 8th January

Cartooning Workshop

(Incursion)

Cost: $5.00

“There are no mistakes in

cartooning” – Are you ready to create your own drawing

adventure?! After our drawing sessions we are building wooden

dinosaur models you can take home!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat

Tue 9th January

Team Building Day

(Centre Day)

Make and play paper-plate Ring-Toss, Twister, build a drinking straw

maze… and play some fabulous Team building games!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Growth Mindest!

Wed 10th January

Model Making Workshop

(Incursion)

Cost: $5.00

Ready to get your hands dirty? This

workshop uses pre-constructed wire armatures to create animals,

dinosaurs, and mythical dragons with clay. In the afternoon we will be

visiting FROGS and going on a Nature Scavenger Hunt.

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Clothes that can get mucky

Thu 11th January

Community Day

(Centre Day)

Emergency Services Day! Today we will have a visit from some of our Emergency Services Community

Helpers! We will have a practice Fire Drill and create an Emergency

Services and Community mural.

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat

Fri 12th January

RDK Sports Water Day

(Incursion)

Cost: $10.00

Be prepared to get WET!!!!

Today is all about water play! RDK Sports will be hosting a Water

Activity day here at school, and after we will play water based games

throughout the day.

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Sun safe swimming gear Towel Complete change of clothes!

Wodonga Primary School Cnr Brockley & Mitchell Streets

Wodonga Vic 3690

Phone: 02 6048 0313 Email: wpsclub37@gmail.com

Club 37 – Vacation Care – January 2018 – Week 2

Monday 15th January – Friday 19th January

Date Activity Please bring

Mon 15th January

RDK Cricket Workshop

(Incursion)

Cost: $10.00

Today we have a great big day filled with sport and outdoor fun! Join us for a Cricket workshop, then join in

Capture the Flag, and Balloon Volleyball and Tennis!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Lightweight clothing

suitable for sports

Tue 16th January

Science and Sensory Day

(Centre Day)

Join us today for some science experiments! Make a Geode, Build a volcano… create some Pendulum art!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Your inquisitive mind

Wed 17th January

Game Design Challenge

(Centre Day)

Can you design and create a game for others to play? Join the Club 37 Educators in designing games – and then have fun playing together!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Amazing Ideas!

Thu 18th January

Club 37 Boot Camp

(Centre Day)

Today you will be able to earn badges through activities and

challenges, both individually and in teams. Get ready to be involved in

physical challenges such as push-ups or wall sits, and team games to

accomplish mutual goals!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Collaborative spirit!

Fri 19th January

Music Day

(Centre Day)

Get your shimmy on today while we make our own musical instruments and have a day of music and dance! Shakers, Dancing Ribbons, Drums,

Bell Bracelets, Rain Sticks, Tamborine’s, Guitars, and Ankle

Bells!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Spare Recyclables! Plastic

Bottles, boxes, tissue boxes, paper towel rolls!

Wodonga Primary School Cnr Brockley & Mitchell Streets

Wodonga Vic 3690

Phone: 02 6048 0313 Email: wpsclub37@gmail.com

Club 37 – Vacation Care – January 2018 – Week 3

Monday 22nd January – Monday 29th January

Date Activity Please bring

Mon 22nd January

BBB Day

(Centre Day)

Join us for a BBQ, Board games, and Beading Day! A BBQ lunch of Sausages on Bread will be provided. Please send lunch with your child if this is not suitable.

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat

Tue 23rd January

Flyaway Gymnastics

(Excursion)

Cost: $15.00

Get ready for TWO hours of fun at

Flyaway in Albury! We will be sending kids in two separate groups. We will also be making our very own

Juggling Balls!

Transport: Chartered Bus

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Light comfortable clothing

Wed 24th January

RDK Sports Water Day

(Incursion)

Cost: $10.00

Be prepared to get WET!!!!

Today is all about water play! RDK Sports will be hosting a Water

Activity day here at school, and after we will be making our own

cardboard car for a drive-in movie at Club 37!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Sun safe swimming gear Towel Complete change of clothes! Cardboard Box (if possible)

Thu 25th January

Medieval Dress-up Day

(Centre Day)

Calling all Lords and Ladies, Knights and Girl Warriors, Dragon Slayers and the Lion-hearted! Help build a

giant box Castle, make your own hat or crown, or create your own shield

or family crest. We’ll also be building a Club 37 Fairy Garden, and host a

costume parade on the day.

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat

Fri 26th January Australia Day

Public Holiday Centre Closed

Mon 29th January

Pupil Free Day (Centre Day)

Back to School Party & Disco!

A fun day playing party games like Limbo, Musical Chairs, Statues, and Celebrity Heads. We will have face

painting, and we will also be making Fairy Bread and Chocolate Balls!

Morning Tea Lunch Drink Bottle Hat Your dancing shoes!

Wodonga Primary School Cnr Brockley & Mitchell Streets

Wodonga Vic 3690

Phone: 02 6048 0313 Email: wpsclub37@gmail.com

Club 37 – Vacation Care Booking Form – January 2018

Parent’s Name (please print): ___________________ Contact Number:________________ Child 1 name: _______________________________________ Age: ____________ Child 2 name: _______________________________________ Age: ____________ Child 3 name: _______________________________________ Age: ____________ Is your child/ren a current student at Wodonga Primary School (Yes/No):_________ My child/children will be attending on the following days: (Please tick all days your require care, and sign for incursion and excursion permissions)

C1 C2 C3 Date Activity Additional Cost Parent Permission for incursion/excursion – please sign

Mon 8th Jan Cartooning Workshop $5.00

Tues 9th Jan Team Building Day

Wed 10th Jan Model Making Workshop

$5.00

Thu 11th Jan Community Day

Fri 12th Jan Water Play Day $10.00

Mon 15th Jan Cricket Workshop $10.00

Tue 16th Jan Science & Sensory Day

Wed 17th Jan Game Design Challenge

Thu 18th Jan Club 37 Boot Camp

Fri 19th Jan Music Day

Mon 22nd Jan BBB Day

Tue 23rd Jan Flyaway Gymnastics $15.00

Wed 24th Jan Water Play Day $10.00

Thu 25th Jan Medieval Dress-up Day

Mon 29th Jan Back to School Party!

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Office Use Only:

Date Received _________________________

Time Received _________________________

Floor Supervisor Initial ________

Wodonga Primary School Cnr Brockley & Mitchell Streets

Wodonga Vic 3690

Phone: 02 6048 0313 Email: wpsclub37@gmail.com

Please provide consent for the following:

I give permission for my child/children to attend/take part in the above activities and excursions. I understand that the children will be catching a bus to the excursions, and that the program may change without notice.

I have read the Vacation Care information as per this guide and am aware of the Vacation Care Cancellation Policy.

I have read and understood that Club 37 holds no responsibility for any personal property that is lost or broken during Vacation Care.

I will provide an up-to-date Asthma Management Plan, Anaphylaxis Plan, or Medical Plan before the commencement of the Vacation Care period. I will also provide Club 37 with the relevant Medication, Inhaler/Epi-pen etc. and Instructions for use with my child. (Please see attached Asthma and Anaphylaxis sheets as attached).

Parent’s Signature: ________________________________ Date: __________________________

ADDITIONAL NOTES: External Enrolments: Due to the increasing demand on the service from Wodonga Primary School families, Club 37 will no longer be accepting booking requests for students who are not enrolled in Wodonga Primary School. The following local primary schools offer Vacation Care to external students: Whitebox Rise (Wodonga Sth), Melrose PS, Baranduda PS and Wodonga West PS. 2017 Year 6 Students: The January Vacation Care program is accessible to all 2017 Year 6 students. 2018 Foundation Students: The January Vacation Care program is not accessible to 2018 Foundation Students.

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