South Wagga Public

School

Term 1 Issue 6 Friday 6 March 2020

Bulletin

Achieve with Pride Respectful~Responsible~Connected

A message from our Principal

Worldrsquos Greatest Shave

It is happening next week After over 3 years of growing his hair Rex is shaving his head The event will happen on Friday 13 March under the COLA first thing in the morning Rex will also be donating his hair to Variety to make a wig Please consider sponsoring him The links for sponsoring Rex are

httpmyleukaemiafoundationorgaurexmartin

httpshairwithhearteverydayherocomaurex-is-shaving-his-head

Rex will also have a collection box with him on the day for donations

Clean Up Australia Schools Day

Schools Clean Up Day was a great way for South Wagga students to learn about the impact of rubbish on their local environment while playing an active role in their community Students and teachers worked together to clean up an area which is special to us Between lunch and recess Kindergarten did a fantastic job cleaning up our school playground by picking up all of those small pieces of rubbish which hide in our grass and gardens The other students helped to make Wagga Wagga sparkle as Stage 1 went with Stage 3 to Bolton Park and Stage 2 made the streets behind the school pristine

Tell Them From Me Surveys

Students in Years 4-6 are invited to participate in surveys that will be conducted this term and Term 3 The surveys provide valuable insight and feedback from students that inform our decision making to improve how we support educational opportunities in our school Further information has been included in this Bulletin and an lsquoopt outrsquo note has been sent home to parents Special Religious Education

Catholic Special Religious Education will began at the school today Friday 6 March Non-Denominational Special Religious Education will begin on Friday 13 March

Reminder School Photo Day

Wednesday 18 March

Learning SWPS

Mindfulness

Next week we will be focusing on

developing our skills of mindfulness

Mindfulness involves being present in

the moment and keeping our brain

focused on everything around it

Student language may include

bull What am I supposed to be

learning now

bull Who around me can help

bull I think I need to listen to the

teacher now

bull What is the main learning in-

tention here

bull What skills can I use with my

work now

Through mindfulness SWPS aims to

help students to be present in the

moment and focus on their learning

Important Dates March

PSSA Swimming Albury 11 March

Stages 2 amp 3 Girls Cricket Gala Day 12 March

Stage 3 Taster Day WWPS 12 March

Worldrsquos Greatest Shave - Rex 13 March

MPS School Photos 18 March

2021 Information Evening WWHS 6pm 18 March

PampC Meeting 6-8 18 March

Harmony Day 19 March

Expression of Interest Year 7 form due 21 March

Tony Lockett Shield 24 March

South Wagga Public School Fete 27 March

Paul Kelly Cup 30 March

Riverina Girls Soccer Trials 31 March

April

PSSA Tennis Round 1 1 April

Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra 2 April

Canteen Opening days for the canteen are Monday

Wednesday Thursday and Friday

Volunteers needed - please contact the school

Issue 6 South Wagga Public School

PSSA Knockout Cricket - Girls

Last Tuesday 3 March South Wagga Girls Cricket team

played Junee North at Bolton Park The girls opened their

batting with some impressive running between the

wickets and four big 4s by Milla Pavitt before Junee were

able to take their first wicket Lauren Treharne snuck in

two extra fours and Olivia Delaney held her wicket well

before being retired We were able to make 145 runs by

the 25 over

Milla and Talea opened our bowling with excellent figures

of 310 and 15 Abbey decided to give bowling ago after

12 good overs of keeping and took 22 Both Lauren and

Abbey took a wicket each with run outs and Olivia

Delaney showed how handy she was in the field stopping

many potential fours

Ms Shaw was impressed with the girlsrsquo enthusiasm

sportsmanship and encouragement of each other We will

now go more confidently into round 2 Well played girls

and congratulations to our two young recruits Imogen

and Ayet who played very well for their first time

WWPSSA Swimming Carnival

On Monday 2 March approximately 35 SWPS students went down to the OASIS to compete in the annual WWPSSA

swimming carnival All our participants swam their best with many amazing performances I was privileged to

watch the races and was so proud of everyones efforts Congratulations to all the competitors with South Wagga

taking out the championship

Special mention to Andre Labara and Hamish Inglis who were both awarded age champions

A massive well done to Andre for his EXCELLENT achievement in breaking these records

bull 50 Freestyle 50 Butterfly 50 Backstroke 50 Breaststroke 200 Individual Medley (by 23 seconds)

A large group of these swimmers will now travel to Albury to compete in the Riverina PSSA carnival on Wednesday

11 March including all of our 4 relay teams

Permission notes have now been handed out Mr Brodie

South Wagga Swimming Carnival 6 February 2020 Awards

Issue 6 South Wagga Public School

The Tell Them From Me student feedback survey

Parent FAQ document for the student survey for years 4-6

We are delighted that this term and term 3 our school like many other public schools in the state will participate in a

Department of Education initiative the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey The survey measures factors that are

known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student

wellbeing engagement and effective teaching practices

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about

school life how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them Schools in Australia and

around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help improve how they do things at school

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes

to complete Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary A consent form and FAQs for parentscarers about the survey is

being sent home with students today If you do not want your child or children to participate please return the form to school

by the due date Copies of the form and FAQs are available from

httpsurveyscesenswgovauinformation-for-parents

Hume Bank School Banking

School banking will be collected early TUESDAY morning You could send the banking in on Monday so it is here for collection early Tuesday morning

34 Echidnas

The Echidnas have been enjoying their study of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore this year This picture book

is a lovely reminder of the importance of including books in our lives and how enriching their content can be We have enjoyed

this book so much that we recreaded one of the beautiful images during art

Meet The Fantastic Flying Puggles of Miss Peterson

Join the Band

We are so excited about new students joining our school band If

you are in Years 3 ndash 6 and are interested in joining the band

please see Mr Harris for an enrolment form Although you can

choose an instrument we are very keen for students to learn the

trumpet trombone and flute Mr Harris

Important Dates March

PSSA Swimming Albury 11 March

Stages 2 amp 3 Girls Cricket Gala Day 12 March

Stage 3 Taster Day WWPS 12 March

Worldrsquos Greatest Shave - Rex 13 March

MPS School Photos 18 March

2021 Information Evening WWHS 6pm 18 March

PampC Meeting 6-8 18 March

Harmony Day 19 March

Expression of Interest Year 7 form due 21 March

Tony Lockett Shield 24 March

South Wagga Public School Fete 27 March

Paul Kelly Cup 30 March

Riverina Girls Soccer Trials 31 March

April

PSSA Tennis Round 1 1 April

Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra 2 April

Canteen Opening days for the canteen are Monday

Wednesday Thursday and Friday

Volunteers needed - please contact the school

Issue 6 South Wagga Public School

PSSA Knockout Cricket - Girls

Last Tuesday 3 March South Wagga Girls Cricket team

played Junee North at Bolton Park The girls opened their

batting with some impressive running between the

wickets and four big 4s by Milla Pavitt before Junee were

able to take their first wicket Lauren Treharne snuck in

two extra fours and Olivia Delaney held her wicket well

before being retired We were able to make 145 runs by

the 25 over

Milla and Talea opened our bowling with excellent figures

of 310 and 15 Abbey decided to give bowling ago after

12 good overs of keeping and took 22 Both Lauren and

Abbey took a wicket each with run outs and Olivia

Delaney showed how handy she was in the field stopping

many potential fours

Ms Shaw was impressed with the girlsrsquo enthusiasm

sportsmanship and encouragement of each other We will

now go more confidently into round 2 Well played girls

and congratulations to our two young recruits Imogen

and Ayet who played very well for their first time

WWPSSA Swimming Carnival

On Monday 2 March approximately 35 SWPS students went down to the OASIS to compete in the annual WWPSSA

swimming carnival All our participants swam their best with many amazing performances I was privileged to

watch the races and was so proud of everyones efforts Congratulations to all the competitors with South Wagga

taking out the championship

Special mention to Andre Labara and Hamish Inglis who were both awarded age champions

A massive well done to Andre for his EXCELLENT achievement in breaking these records

bull 50 Freestyle 50 Butterfly 50 Backstroke 50 Breaststroke 200 Individual Medley (by 23 seconds)

A large group of these swimmers will now travel to Albury to compete in the Riverina PSSA carnival on Wednesday

11 March including all of our 4 relay teams

Permission notes have now been handed out Mr Brodie

South Wagga Swimming Carnival 6 February 2020 Awards

Issue 6 South Wagga Public School

The Tell Them From Me student feedback survey

Parent FAQ document for the student survey for years 4-6

We are delighted that this term and term 3 our school like many other public schools in the state will participate in a

Department of Education initiative the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey The survey measures factors that are

known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student

wellbeing engagement and effective teaching practices

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about

school life how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them Schools in Australia and

around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help improve how they do things at school

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes

to complete Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary A consent form and FAQs for parentscarers about the survey is

being sent home with students today If you do not want your child or children to participate please return the form to school

by the due date Copies of the form and FAQs are available from

httpsurveyscesenswgovauinformation-for-parents

Hume Bank School Banking

School banking will be collected early TUESDAY morning You could send the banking in on Monday so it is here for collection early Tuesday morning

34 Echidnas

The Echidnas have been enjoying their study of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore this year This picture book

is a lovely reminder of the importance of including books in our lives and how enriching their content can be We have enjoyed

this book so much that we recreaded one of the beautiful images during art

Meet The Fantastic Flying Puggles of Miss Peterson

Join the Band

We are so excited about new students joining our school band If

you are in Years 3 ndash 6 and are interested in joining the band

please see Mr Harris for an enrolment form Although you can

choose an instrument we are very keen for students to learn the

trumpet trombone and flute Mr Harris

Issue 6 South Wagga Public School

The Tell Them From Me student feedback survey

Parent FAQ document for the student survey for years 4-6

We are delighted that this term and term 3 our school like many other public schools in the state will participate in a

Department of Education initiative the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey The survey measures factors that are

known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student

wellbeing engagement and effective teaching practices

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about

school life how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them Schools in Australia and

around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help improve how they do things at school

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes

to complete Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary A consent form and FAQs for parentscarers about the survey is

being sent home with students today If you do not want your child or children to participate please return the form to school

by the due date Copies of the form and FAQs are available from

httpsurveyscesenswgovauinformation-for-parents

Hume Bank School Banking

School banking will be collected early TUESDAY morning You could send the banking in on Monday so it is here for collection early Tuesday morning

34 Echidnas

The Echidnas have been enjoying their study of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore this year This picture book

is a lovely reminder of the importance of including books in our lives and how enriching their content can be We have enjoyed

this book so much that we recreaded one of the beautiful images during art

Meet The Fantastic Flying Puggles of Miss Peterson

Join the Band

We are so excited about new students joining our school band If

you are in Years 3 ndash 6 and are interested in joining the band

please see Mr Harris for an enrolment form Although you can

choose an instrument we are very keen for students to learn the

trumpet trombone and flute Mr Harris

Issue 6 South Wagga Public School

South Wagga Public School Issue 6

March

2020 FETE 5-8PM

27TH

CLOTHING POOL OPEN EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON FROM

300PM TO 345PM Contact Leanne - 0401 338 675

South Wagga Public School PampC Major Raffle

Please return your books to the office with the $4000 if you

have already sold yours Reminder All money and books

to be returned to the office by Friday 13 March All books must be returned whether sold or not

South Wagga Public School Issue 6

Class Achievement Awards Learning SWPS Principalrsquos School

Values Awards

K Koalas Ansh Patel Amalie Bowen

K Possums Harniyamet Kaur Evie Clark

12 Bilbies Madison Taylor Ryan Goesch Elka Morris

12 Magpies Alice Bailey-Brown Van Anh Trinh Lucas McNamara

12 Wombats Chloe Sullivan Cami Gourieroux Flynn Murphy

34 Echidnas Maisy Daly An Nguyen Harminhi Pietsch

34 Galahs Leah Ali Linar Badal Xavier Vennell

34 Kookaburras Zac Hartwig Ayet Ahmad Resandhu Hathurusinghe

56 Dingoes Indya Freemantle Astalin Hamo Sarah Hardy

56 Emus Willow Pietsch Devanshi Joshi Tom Hogan Ginger Bryon

56 Kangaroos Fletcher Bradley Matilda Kennedy Issy Pearce

56 Quokkas Aiden Upfield Ghazal Smoqi Jace Lucas

Special Awards

Library - K Koalas

Environment - 56 Dingoes

Assembly - 34 Echidnas and

Kookaburras

Uniform - April Granger

Movement - Kindergarten

Kaitlin Cox

Assembly Awards Achievement and Learning SWPS Awards Week 5 Term 1 2020

140 Edward Street

PO Box 2005

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

httpwwwsthwagga-

pschoolsnsweduau

South Wagga Public

School Contact Us

P (02) 69212947

F (02) 69218746

Email sthwagga-pschooldetnsweduau

Principal Ms Tanya Whyte

Relieving Principal Ms Lyn Eacott

Jack

Najla

Evie

South Wagga Public School Issue 6

March

2020 FETE 5-8PM

27TH

CLOTHING POOL OPEN EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON FROM

300PM TO 345PM Contact Leanne - 0401 338 675

South Wagga Public School PampC Major Raffle

Please return your books to the office with the $4000 if you

have already sold yours Reminder All money and books

to be returned to the office by Friday 13 March All books must be returned whether sold or not

South Wagga Public School Issue 6

Class Achievement Awards Learning SWPS Principalrsquos School

Values Awards

K Koalas Ansh Patel Amalie Bowen

K Possums Harniyamet Kaur Evie Clark

12 Bilbies Madison Taylor Ryan Goesch Elka Morris

12 Magpies Alice Bailey-Brown Van Anh Trinh Lucas McNamara

12 Wombats Chloe Sullivan Cami Gourieroux Flynn Murphy

34 Echidnas Maisy Daly An Nguyen Harminhi Pietsch

34 Galahs Leah Ali Linar Badal Xavier Vennell

34 Kookaburras Zac Hartwig Ayet Ahmad Resandhu Hathurusinghe

56 Dingoes Indya Freemantle Astalin Hamo Sarah Hardy

56 Emus Willow Pietsch Devanshi Joshi Tom Hogan Ginger Bryon

56 Kangaroos Fletcher Bradley Matilda Kennedy Issy Pearce

56 Quokkas Aiden Upfield Ghazal Smoqi Jace Lucas

Special Awards

Library - K Koalas

Environment - 56 Dingoes

Assembly - 34 Echidnas and

Kookaburras

Uniform - April Granger

Movement - Kindergarten

Kaitlin Cox

Assembly Awards Achievement and Learning SWPS Awards Week 5 Term 1 2020

140 Edward Street

PO Box 2005

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

httpwwwsthwagga-

pschoolsnsweduau

South Wagga Public

School Contact Us

P (02) 69212947

F (02) 69218746

Email sthwagga-pschooldetnsweduau

Principal Ms Tanya Whyte

Relieving Principal Ms Lyn Eacott

Jack

Najla

Evie

South Wagga Public School Issue 6

Class Achievement Awards Learning SWPS Principalrsquos School

Values Awards

K Koalas Ansh Patel Amalie Bowen

K Possums Harniyamet Kaur Evie Clark

12 Bilbies Madison Taylor Ryan Goesch Elka Morris

12 Magpies Alice Bailey-Brown Van Anh Trinh Lucas McNamara

12 Wombats Chloe Sullivan Cami Gourieroux Flynn Murphy

34 Echidnas Maisy Daly An Nguyen Harminhi Pietsch

34 Galahs Leah Ali Linar Badal Xavier Vennell

34 Kookaburras Zac Hartwig Ayet Ahmad Resandhu Hathurusinghe

56 Dingoes Indya Freemantle Astalin Hamo Sarah Hardy

56 Emus Willow Pietsch Devanshi Joshi Tom Hogan Ginger Bryon

56 Kangaroos Fletcher Bradley Matilda Kennedy Issy Pearce

56 Quokkas Aiden Upfield Ghazal Smoqi Jace Lucas

Special Awards

Library - K Koalas

Environment - 56 Dingoes

Assembly - 34 Echidnas and

Kookaburras

Uniform - April Granger

Movement - Kindergarten

Kaitlin Cox

Assembly Awards Achievement and Learning SWPS Awards Week 5 Term 1 2020

140 Edward Street

PO Box 2005

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

httpwwwsthwagga-

pschoolsnsweduau

South Wagga Public

School Contact Us

P (02) 69212947

F (02) 69218746

Email sthwagga-pschooldetnsweduau

Principal Ms Tanya Whyte

Relieving Principal Ms Lyn Eacott

Jack

Najla

Evie