Wambi's Wavebreaker · 2020. 8. 24. · Health Advice Dear parents / carers, We have received...
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For your diary......... Thursday, July 2nd PBL Rewards Day Friday, July 3rd Online Assembly - 12:15pm, Last day - Term 2 Monday, July 20th Sta Development Day Tuesday, July 21st Students Return - Term 3 From the Principal, Mr Paul Miller Dear Parents, What an amazing term…over the past ten weeks we have operated through remote teaching and learning, partial attendance and then a return to full face to face teaching and learning. Thank you to our parents and students for the manner in which you have adapted to each phase and continued to work together with us for the best outcomes. We greatly appreciate all you have done and wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday. We look forward to returning after the holidays ready for Term 3. Wambi's Wavebreaker Term 2 Week 10 - 1 July, 2020
Transcript of Wambi's Wavebreaker · 2020. 8. 24. · Health Advice Dear parents / carers, We have received...
For your diary.........
Thursday, July 2nd PBL Rewards Day
Friday, July 3rd Online Assembly - 12:15pm, Last day - Term 2
Monday, July 20th Sta� Development Day
Tuesday, July 21st Students Return - Term 3
From the Principal, Mr Paul Miller
Dear Parents,What an amazing term…over the past ten weeks we have operated through remote teaching and
learning, partial attendance and then a return to full face to face teaching and learning. Thank you
to our parents and students for the manner in which you have adapted to each phase and
continued to work together with us for the best outcomes. We greatly appreciate all you have
done and wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday. We look forward to returning after the holidays
ready for Term 3.
Wambi's WavebreakerTerm 2 Week 10 - 1 July, 2020
Staggered DismissalsOur staggered dismissals will continue in Term 3 following the very supportive feedback on the
initiative which is fully supported by the DoE. The Staggered dismissal process enables parents to
maintain social distancing whilst collecting students in the afternoon. Students are allocated a
non-changeable time for dismissal (3:00pm for Bradman & Chappell and 3:20pm for Ford &
Cawley). Parents always have the option of meeting children at 3:30pm at either Lea Avenue or
Aldinga Drive when school is dismissed. Please ensure you clearly communicate to your child if
using either the staggered or end of day meeting options.
Please note, if another parent is collecting your child via staggered dismissals, they need to pick
them up at your child's designated time as times are non-changeable.
Easing of Restrictions in Term 3Whilst we are not back to full operations, there are a number of restrictions that will be lifted
from the beginning of Term 3 including:
Increased sport options;
Inter-school competitions;
Incursions; and
Scripture and Ethics classes.
Please note the following activities still not permitted include:
Parent and visitor attendance on site;
Group sta� photographs;
School camps; and
Parent volunteers.
Student ReportsStudents reports are being sent home today and provide valuable information about your child.
Please contact the school if you would like an appointment with your child’s teacher to discuss
the report or your child’s progress in general. The reports are simpli�ed, acknowledging the
changes in educational delivery throughout Semester 1.
Deputy Principal ReportDeputy Principal Report
Positive Behaviour for LearningAt Wamberal Public School, we are safe, respectful learners. This week, all students have been
learning about being safe, respectful learners when going home.
This week’s newsletter report is presented by Brandon.
PBL Rewards Day Is Tomorrow!Congratulations to all our students on their safe respectful behaviour this term! We hope you
enjoy your PBL Rewards Day tomorrow.
Thank you to our wonderful PBL team of teachers for all their work in planning and preparing for
the Rewards Day and thank you again to our fantastic Wamberal Public School P&C who continue
to support our Positive Behaviour for Learning programs through sponsorship of prizes for the
lucky draw.
Seasons for GrowthChange and loss are issues that a�ect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Wamberal Public
School we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or
related circumstances, young people may bene�t from learning how to manage these changes
e�ectively. We are therefore o�ering a very successful education program called Seasons for
Growth for Stage 2 and 3 students.
The program is run in small groups and is based on research that highlights the importance of
social support and the need to practise new skills to cope e�ectively with change and loss. The
program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem solving, decision-
making, e�ective communication and support networks.
Seasons for Growth runs for eight weeks and each weekly session is 40-50 minutes. All
information shared in each session is con�dential. Some students may be recommended for the
program and others will nominate themselves. Mrs Suzie Tyson and Mr Mitch Stone will be
facilitating the delivery of the program in Term 3.
If you think your son or daughter would bene�t from Seasons for Growth, please email Jane Rees
at the school with your child’s name and the reason why they would bene�t from the program by
Friday 3 July 2020. A maximum of ten students will be chosen this round. If the demand to attend
the program is higher, then a priority list may be established with some students attending the
�rst program, whilst others may have the opportunity to attend next year.
There is a small cost of $18 to cover the cost of the student learning journals for the program.
Please contact Mrs Rees if you require assistance in meeting this cost.
We are con�dent that it will be a valuable learning experience for those who request to be
involved. For more information please contact Mrs Rees, Mrs Tyson or Mr Stone by email or
phone to the school o�ce.
International Competitions and Assessments forSchools (ICAS)Parents are reminded that registration for ICAS closes on Friday 17 July 2020. If you would like
your child to take part in the assessments which target higher-order thinking and problem-
solving skills in English, mathematics, science, spelling and digital technologies, please register
online before this date. Register and
pay directly at: https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps with our school access code: QSU172.
As we approach the testing dates, teachers at school will conduct a practice session to ensure
students are familiar with how to navigate through the tests, answer questions and use all
functions with con�dence.
Have a great week everyone.
Jane Rees and Kirsten Blake
Deputy Principals
Library NewsLibrary News
Term 2 Week 10Hello readers,
Why Rich Experience Matters So Much for BrainDevelopment
A recent article reminds us that a wide variety of rich experiences in play and the arts is vital for
child development. Childhood and adolescence are crucial stages for the development of a growth
mindset, social and emotional learning and general knowledge about the world. Books can o�er a
breadth and depth of experience not available in our everyday lives, particularly during COVID-19
restrictions.
Library Overdue LoansThere are still 385 overdue loan items to be returned to the Library: while it has been di�cult to
return books on time due to COVID-19, it is now time for all loans to be returned. I will send
another reminder email on Friday afternoon with the overdue titles. There will be no charge for
overdue books that are returned late but there is a replacement cost for lost items.
WPS Library ReservationsStudents can browse our WPS Oliver Library catalogue and make reservations for their chosen
books. Students can access the Library catalogue by logging on to the Student Portal and clicking
the Oliver Library link on their KidSpace homepage. If the Oliver Library link is not visible it will
be in one of the dropdown menus. Reserved items will be available shortly.
Way back in Term 1 students participated in a book selection process to purchase new titles for
the Library. Students added their names to lists for each available title and a lucky draw was held
for borrowing these titles after they were accessioned and covered. Books are ready for those
students next term if they have no overdue items. It might be YOU!
Scholastic Book ClubBook Club Issue 4 orders have been delivered. Book Club has been a great source of books while
our Library loans are closed. We also receive bonus credit for our school when you purchase
items. Thank you.
Skoolbag appPlease see the Skoolbag app for important Library updates.
Please contact me through the school’s o�ce if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay safe and Happy Reading
Mrs Knight
Teacher Librarian
Currently reading Once by Morris Gleitzman �
Other NewsOther News
Health AdviceDear parents / carers,
We have received advice that a student at our school has Impetigo. I am writing to provide advice
and to ask that you watch out for the symptoms of Impetigo in your child, especially over the
next 3 weeks. If you have any concerns you should visit your doctor.
What should people who develop Impetigo symptoms do?
If your child develops symptoms (as described in the enclosed factsheet), please take them to
your local doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor can advise whether Impetigo is likely and
arrange for early treatment if needed.
Need more information?
For more information, please see the attached Impetigo Fact sheet, call your local doctor or call
the Public Health Unit on 4320 9730.
Impetigo Fact SheetDownload
Lost PropertyThere are a large number of unlabelled uniform and clothing items in our lost property box
outside the canteen. Students are encouraged to check this box before the end of term. At the end
of the term all unclaimed uniform items will be donated to our P&C second hand uniform shop
and unlabelled non-uniform items will be donated to charity.
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