South Wagga Public

School

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Achieve with Pride Respectful~Responsible~Connected

Term 4, Issue 35 16 November 2018

A message from our Principal Proud & Deadly Student Awards

On Thursday 15th November our amazing students attended the Proud and Deadly Awards at the Commercial Club Wagga. To receive an award, a student must be nominated by their teacher and a page of information written to determine why that student deserves such a prestigious award. That nomination is then processed, by not simply 1 at school panel, but 2 in the wider community who then accept the recipient as a worthy, strong and dedicated winner of the chosen award.

We were exceptionally lucky to have eleven award winners. Ryan Tapfield (Academic Achievement), Aiden Upfield (Student Leadership), Willow Pietsch (Outstanding Sports Achievement), Mia Willis (Citizenship), Blake Keyes, Grace Keyes, Caitlain Simpson, Harminhi Pietsch, Isabella Pearce, Dexter Kroker and Ruby Betts (Dedication to Learning). South Wagga are very proud of these students and their commitment to learning. They are all highly responsible and respectful children and future leaders of our school. Well done. Thank you Mrs Emily Driscoll for transporting students and representing our school on the day.

Presentation Night

It is hard to believe that it is that time of year once again. Our annual Presentation evening will be held on Wednesday 28 November at 6:30pm.

In preparation for the event all students will be walking to Wagga Wagga High School on Monday 27 November at 9:30am and be returning by 11:20am in time for recess. If you do not wish your child to attend the rehearsal, please return the note sent home today with the eldest child. We look forward to celebrating student achievement with our school community.

2018 Combined Schools Band Concert

Community members are invited to be entertained by our talented school band and other local bands with the support of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music Instrumental Ensembles on Friday 16 November from 5.30pm -7.00pm. It will take place on the lawns of the CSU South Campus. Please bring along your chairs or rugs and enjoy a sausage sizzle.

Learning @ SWPS:

Effective listening

Next week we will be focusing on developing the skills of effective lis-tening. Effective listening involves paying full attention to someone talking so you can deeply understand what they are saying.

Student thinking may include: I will pay attention to others

by looking at them. I will show I am listening by

making eye contact and turning my body to face them.

I will avoid distractions while I am listening.

Through effective listening, SWPS aims to help students deeply understand their learning and engage appropriately with teachers and their peers.

School Leaders 2019 Speeches

Year 5 students wishing to be elected as our

2019 School Captains and Vice Captains will

address the whole school on Wednesday 21

November. Students will be given time to

write their speeches prior to the

presentation. Good luck!

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Term 4

P&C Meeting @ 6pm CHANGE 19 November

Todd Woodbridge Cup 19 November

PSSA Girls Cricket 20 November

2019 Leaders Speeches 21 November

Presentation Night 28 November

Infants Water Play 29 November

Buddy Assembly 10 December

Year 6 Farewell 11 December

Kindergarten Class Party 13 December

Stage 1 Party 14 December

Talent Show 17 December

Stage 2 Party 18 December

Stage 3 Party 18 December

Students last day of Term 4 19 December

Canteen Roster

Friday 23 November Help wanted, please

Friday 30 November Help wanted, please

Important Dates

Canteen

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Meatball & Cheese Sub or Chicken Parmigiana Sub

with frozen fruit juice cup—$5.00

Cricket Champion

Perri Nash is an outstanding sportswoman who has

represented the Riverina since Year 4 2016 and was

selected for the NSW PSSA invitational team last year. This

Year, Perri recently played in the State Knockout for

Riverina and was selected once again for NSW. She was

awarded champion player of the series, champion batter of

the series with her 3 half centuries and she received the

Riverina Medal from her coach. Perri for the last two years

has also been invited to attend the State Cricket clinics in

Sydney at St Gregory's with renowned National and State

PSSA Coaches. Perri will now play cricket in Perth at the

National Championships in December as part of the NSW

Girls Cricket side.

Congratulations Perri!

Social Media Safety

There have been some concerns raised in regards to the safety of social media platforms. There are a number of students who have indicated they use various platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. The age requirements for these sites are 13 years of age. It is certainly at the parent’s discretion if their child is per-mitted to access these sites and create accounts.

As a school we aim to work in partnership with parents to educate students on the safe use of apps and the internet. To keep your child safe, please discuss the need/use of location settings and be mindful of who your child befriends or interacts with. Become familiar with what your child is doing on their devices. I wish to reiterate that there has been no behaviour of concern from any child at SWPS. The intention of this information is purely to raise awareness and increase safety for our students.

CANTEEN TEMPORARY CLOSURE

The Canteen will be closed from Monday 26 November (week

7) until Thursday 13 December (week 9). The Canteen will

reopen on 14 December until Wednesday 19 December

(students last day). The P&C apologises for any inconvenience

however our attempts to recruit a temporary Canteen

Manager were unsuccessful.

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Presentation Night

Our Annual Presentation Assembly will be held

Wednesday 28 November 2018 in Currie Hall, Wagga

Wagga High School,

Macleay Street at 6.30pm.

Everyone is to be seated before 6.30pm.

All students are to wear full school uniform.

Clothing Pool

A notice from the Clothing Pool.

This is my last year with the clothing pool. I am looking for a

person or persons to take it over. It includes the sorting, washing,

ironing and hanging in the designated positions. Leanne does all

repairs.

I open the clothing pool at the moment on a Wednesday morning

between 8.30am and 9.30am. It is also open for sales at the Fete.

The clothing pool is a very important part of the school and your

interest in this position is paramount.

Please phone Jenny McNamara 0417736514.

Fete Faces

140 Edward Street

PO Box 2005

Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650

http://www.sthwagga-

p.schools.nsw.edu.au

South Wagga Public

School Contact Us

P: (02) 69212947

F: (02) 69218746

Email: sthwagga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Ms Tanya Whyte

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Class Achievement Awards Learning @ SWPS Principal’s School

Values Award

K Koalas Cia Lama Kayden Grey

K Possums Jonah Tonkin Maeve Broadbent

1 Bilbies Jacob Ryan Phoenix Willis

1 Magpies Isaac Reynolds Lila Close

2 Goannas Sophie Moore, Indy Neason Andie Pieper

2 Wombats Harvey Douglas, Zac Hartwig Blair Walsh

3/4 Echidnas Georgie Hayes, Devanshi Joshi Ginger Bryon

3/4 Galahs Ginger Lyons, Myles Cornell Clover Irvin

3/4 Kookaburras Gus Reyment, Evie Julian Bella Shumack

4/5 Quokkas Lucy Croker, Milla Burkinshaw Jack Stockton

5/6 Dingoes Emma Moore, Bryce Coleman Jack Clarke

5/6 Emus Lilli Herman, Campbell Kellam Rhys Beer

5/6 Kangaroos Olwyn Connor-Gantinas, Zara Bourke Adam Linsell

Special Awards

Library - 3/4 Kookaburras

Environment -2 Goannas Minhi Pietsch

Assembly - 3/4 Echidnas

RFF—5/6 Emus Movement - Kindergarten Uniform 2 Wombats

Assembly Awards Achievement and How2Learn Awards Week 4, Term 4 2018

Poppy Clancy

Lucy Davies

Louie Douglas