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Welcome back students and parents to what is set to be an exciting and busy term for staff and students alike. Please make the time to read the newsletter each week and keep up to date with all the programs, excursions and information that will help all of us work our way through the term, working together and carefully planning for all that will take place over the next 10 weeks. We welcomed four new students to our school this week; one from Victoria, two from Bathurst and one from Sydney. Our school leaders will present ‘welcome’ certificates at the assembly next week.

Building the Education Revolution (BER) Under the Federal Government stimulus funding program works will commence later this week on several projects, all of which will enhance what is already a beautiful, welcoming and modern learning environment for our children. Projects include:

1. Enclosing the C.O.L.A. 2. Refurbishing the school library 3. A special programs classroom 4. New outdoor learning area in the

playground These projects will have a significant impact on the functioning of the school over the next 2-3 months. Staff have already begun planning for changes to playground usage and supervision of students along with preparing alternate arrangements for students recess and lunch eating procedures, particularly for students K-2. I will present a full overview of building works at the next P&C meeting to be held on Monday 26th July at 7pm. Parents are invited to come along to the meeting and be informed on the scope of works and changes to school routines and supervision that will occur during the construction phase. A number of changes with library routines will occur due to the refurbishment. Library lessons have been deferred until later this term as all books, resources and furniture in the library are to be packed up and stored until works are

completed. Parents are asked to keep all books currently on loan at home until this happens. Book week has also been postponed until Term 4. Information will be provided throughout the term updating you on the library situation. Whilst this may seem disruptive and inconvenient the end result will be highly beneficial with children and teachers having access to the even more ‘state of the art’ facilities at Wallerawang Public School.

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Wallerawang Playgym Playgym is coming to Wallerawang School!

Playgym is an activity of the Sydney West Area Health Service which provides a movement and social development program for families with children aged 2 to 5 years. The emphasis is on having fun with your children, whilst developing new skills. There is a different theme each week and the time is spread between exploratory play on the varied equipment and group movement activities. There will be two Open Days on Tuesday 27th July and Tuesday 3rd August (10.30 am till 12noon) in the School Hall for you to meet the group presenters, ask questions, and

participate in some fun activities. The groups are planned to commence on Tuesday 10th August, and will operate generally the

same as school terms. All groups during 2010 will be free! We do need you to book once groups commence, so phone our Central Referral Service for Community Health on 1800 222 608 to register. Additional information is available about Playgym from Katoomba Community Health Centre on 4782 8201 (Mon, Tues and Fri). Duncan Auld Principal

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Russell Richardson - Cup Rugby League The junior boys from Wallerawang Public School did themselves, their school and their families proud when they competed in the finals of the Richardson Shield in Dubbo on Wednesday 30th June. It was a very cold start for the boys with frost crackling under their feet, but they soon warmed up to some competitive and entertaining football. The boys scored a win against Nyngan Public School with Dylan Miles scoring one try and Jarryd Clark two, a four all draw against Walgett Public School with tries from Zac Stanford, Jordan (Zippy) McHugh, Thomas Fraser and Tyson Griffiths and a loss to the team who took out the Richardson Cup Trophy, St Lawrence’s Dubbo. This meant that Wallerawang was placed 2nd in their pool. This was an outstanding effort for these boys who are going to continue to develop their football skills. The boys were able to mingle and talk to past and present footballers during the day and have autographs signed.

David Peachey addressed the crowd, talking about the significance of the day and the important part sport plays in country communities, along with the important part teachers and parents play in supporting sport in schools to give children a range of sporting opportunities beyond the classroom. Mrs Lamborn and the team consisting of Josh Lane, Tyson Griffiths, Dylan Miles, Jarryd Clark, Jordan McHugh, Pacey Stockton, Thomas

Fraser, Zane Anderson, Zac Stanford and Brock Coleman would like to thank Corey Stockton for his commitment to training and his support and encouragement. Thanks also to the families for making the trip to Dubbo to give the boys an experience they will remember well into adult life. A reminder that all football uniforms from the finals day need to be returned to me by the end of the week. Mrs Lamborn Team Manager

Education Week Celebrations

During week 3 all public schools

across NSW will celebrate

Education Week. Parents,

Carers and extended family

members are invited to come

along to Open Day on Wednesday

4th August and celebrate this important

event with us.

The day will comprise:

9:30 – 10:30 – Assembly

10:30 – 11:30am – Classroom visits

11:30 – 12noon – Morning tea with staff

and students

12noon – Students resume normal routines

Keep an eye out in next week’s newsletter

for more details.

‘Education Week Treat’ The Western Gateway combined schools

choir will be a special guest at this term’s

Education Week assembly. Eight of our

students were selected to participate in the

choir and we look forward to a ‘suite of

songs’ during the assembly.

The ‘Gateway Choir’ will actually perform at

the 9 Gateway Schools during Education

Week.

For families new to the school the ‘Gateway

Schools’ is a reference we use for the 9

local public schools in our local area. They

include Capertee, Cullen Bullen, Portland,

Hampton, Zig Zag, Lithgow Primary,

Lithgow High, Cooerwull and Wallerawang

School.

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Education Week Rehearsal Year 6 Representatives from the choir attended Lithgow Primary School today in preparation for Education Week celebrations to be held in Week 3, accompanied by Mrs Ossig Bonnano and Mr Auld. Asthma Friendly School Our school is an accredited asthma friendly school. All school staff will be participating in an updated refresher training session provided by the Mid Western Area Health Service next Monday at the end of the school day.

Term 3 Dates A term planner will be included with next

week’s newsletter

Kindergarten 2011

Enrolments are now being accepted for Kindergarten 2011. Please call in at the school office to collect an enrolment package or contact the school on 63551210 and a package

can be mailed to you. An information evening will be held on Wednesday 18th August at 7:00pm in the school library and an

Orientation morning will be held on Wednesday 25th August at 10am to introduce parents and carers to the school’s curriculum and of all the benefits we

have to offer.

Tree Planting The annual tree planting day will be held on Friday 30th July. Kindergarten children with their Year 6 buddies will be involved in the program. Sixty trees will be planted which have been kindly donated by Mr Harry Bennett from Lithgow’s Lean & Bennett Motors. Students are asked to bring along gloves suitable for gardening and parents are more than welcome to be a part of the experience. The event will take place after the morning’s assembly. Mrs Jonkers Tree Planting Coordinator

School Assembly There is no school assembly this Friday. The first assembly for term 3 will be held week 2

Friday 30th July

Canteen News

1. The school canteen has no volunteers for the following dates this term

Monday2nd August Monday 30th August

In the event of no one being available, the canteen will have to close for these two days

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for the following dates this term Tuesdays 10th August

Tuesday 7th September

Term 4 3. The school canteen needs one volunteer

for the following dates next term Mondays

11th October (term 4) 8th November (term 4) 6th December (term 4)

Thursdays 14th October (term 4)

11th November (term 4) 9th December (term 4)

Please contact the school office or Kim Heath if you are able to help out on any of the above dates.

Canteen Roster

Thur 22/07 S. Burns, L. Houlison

Frid 23/07 A. Whyte, S. Giles, J. Wittingslow

Mon 26/07 J. Redding, S. Howarth

Tues 27/07 A. Jackson, F. Logue

Wed 28/07 K. Lane, L. Anderson

Please Note

No cheese and bacon pizzas available from the canteen until further notice

Thank you K. Heath Canteen Committee

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P&C News All outstanding chocolate fundraiser money

must be returned by the end of this week.

We still have a rather large number of

families that have not either returned

chocolates or money.

Please be supportive and considerate and

respond ASAP rather than receiving a

reminder call.

Lost Property

At the end of term all lost clothing was placed into the tub at the front office. All items found with names were returned to their owners but there is always a HUGE amount of jumpers, jackets etc. that have no names and therefore can’t be returned to their owner. These items have all been washed and sorted and are waiting for someone to claim them. A list of what has been collected is as follows: 1 size 8 ‘Target’ Jacket – Navy with polar fleece lining 1 size 10 ‘Target’ Jacket – Navy with polar fleece lining 1 size 12 ‘Target’ navy polar fleece jacket – Electric blue Reef & Break on front 1 size 12 Black 3 button fitted coat (girls) with lapels and cuff button trim 1 size L ‘Adidas’ Black hoodie white emblem on front white stripes on sleeve 2 x size 5 Navy sloppy joes 2 x size 6 Navy sloppy joes 3 x size 6 Polar fleece full zip jackets 1 x size 7 Navy sloppy joe 3 x size 8 Navy sloppy joes 1 x size 8 Polar fleece sloppy joe with zip front 1 x size 12 school polar fleece 1 x size 12 Navy Sloppy joe 1 x size 14 Navy Fleecy Jacket If you think any of the above belongs to your child/children please call at the office and take a look. All unclaimed goods will be sent away at the end of week 3. The Smith Family and Stewart House are desperate for good, warm used clothing.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please label all school clothes

Term 2 Week 11 Assembly

At the end of term assembly the chocolate fundraiser prize draw took place. Congratulations to the following students.

Major Prizes Tyronne Hall – DS Lite

Nitika McCann – Digital cameral Class Prizes – MP3 Players KL – Dayne Houlison KR – Hayden Berry 1/2C – Courtney Martin 1/2O’M - Ryan Neale 1/2F - Madison Burns 3/4L - Jayden Pannaye 3/4Wa - Jacob Tauraki 3/4Wi - Hayden Wittingslow 5/6C - Paige Dowsett 5/6N - Jake Sheedy 5/6R - Benjamin Clark

Class Citizenship Awards

Academic Awards

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Academic Awards

Level 6 Step Up Awards

Level 6 Step Up Awards

Captains and Prefects Award

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Welcome to our school!

Honour Awards

Stage 1 - Top Choc Class fundraisers

Stage 2/3 Top Choc Class fundraisers

Major Prize winners with fundraising coordinator Mrs J. Barnes

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Community Announcements

Mu Yeh Taekwondo

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defence. For more information phone Head Instructor

Steve Ashbridge, 5th Dan Black Belt, on 64557675 or 0409305327. Classes on Monday and Wednesday at Wallerawang School Hall.

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Shell Questacon Science Circus What is the Science Circus? Tour Schedule & Booking Science Circus for Teachers Activities to Try at Home The Circus Team Tour Schedule & Booking While the Circus is on the road the team will give shows in schools during the day. We run teacher PD workshops and teachers you can now make school performance bookings online.

The 2008 Shell Questacon Science Circus Team Several times a year, the team packs and the Shell Questacon Science Circus rolls out of town. The truck contains more than 50 hands-on exhibits and props for more than 15 exciting science shows. You can measure how fast you can throw a ball, explore how ice-skaters and gymnasts spin, try on a friends' face and investigate how your senses work by confusing yourself with mirrors. Next Tour Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre, Katoomba, NSW 27 July 2010, 5 pm - 8 pm Orange Functions Centre, Orange, NSW 4 August 2010, 5 pm - 8 pm Bathurst Indoor Sports Centre, Bathurst, NSW 7 August 2010, 10 am - 2 pm Coonabarabran Shire Hall, Coonabarabran, NSW 10 August 2010, 5 pm - 8 pm Dubbo Showground, Dubbo, NSW 13 August 2010, 5 pm - 8 pm 14 August 2010, 10 am - 2 pm PCYC Parkes, Parkes, NSW 21 August 2010, 10 am - 2 pm Note: dates and venues subject to change. Admission Fees No bookings required, tickets available at the door. Cash only. Admission charges to the Shell Questacon Science Circus are: Adults: $6 Students and concession: $5 Families (2 adults & 3 children): $18 More information For more information about a tour contact us on 0417 465 028. Come and see us when we come to your town!