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WILBERFORCE PUBLIC SCHOOL Excellence in Education Since 1880 Macquarie Road, Wilberforce 2756 • Phone: 4575 1424 Fax: 4575 1096 [email protected] www.wilberforc-p.schools.nsw.edu.au NO. 19 NEWSLETTER 23 rd November 2017 Important Dates Principal’s Report Term 4 Activities We are moving into the busy part of the Term with many activities either coming to a conclusion or unfolding, providing a very rich curriculum here at Wilberforce for our students. Stage 3 ‘Campers’ are away at present at Morriset on the annual 3 day camp during Week 7. The ‘Outdoor Education Centre’ with their course presenters providing rewarding, exciting and challenging activities that the children would not normally experience in the school learning environment. The children look forward to this experiential camping activity. We will hear many stories upon their return. We look forward to the Year 5 students being part of the presentation of captains and prefects speeches following the return from camp. A special Friday assembly been arranged for the morning of Friday December 1st, to hear our candidates present in readiness for acceptance of these important leadership roles in 2018. Interrelate classes begin shortly for our Stage 3 classes. Stages 2 and 3 are on excursion to view the new release film ‘Wonder’ shortly, following the novel study earlier this year. We also await reports of our involvement with the ‘NSW School’s Spectacular’ held in Homebush, with our school dancers taking an active part in the program for the very first time. Finally for this mid-point of term 4, we appreciate the knowledge toward any changes that may well be forthcoming for 2018. Enrolment numbers are critical in ascertaining the structure of classes for the following year. If you know of families that have not enrolled for classes in 2018, please let us know here at the school. Likewise, if you are leaving the area and have not informed our front office, please do so in order for us to structure correctly for the following year. At Wilberforce we truly appreciate the tremendous partnership between school staff and parents in preparing the future pathways for our students here at the school. Our P&C group are always mindful of this partnership in creating betterment for our students. Our presentation day at Term’s end will reveal more of the strength in partnership that we have at our school. Presentation Day is set down for Wednesday, December 6 at 10.00am. Captain & Prefect Nominations On Friday 1 st December at 10:00am, our Year 5 students will present their speeches to the school. The students that are nominated will present speeches in front of their peers. We look forward to their speeches and to the voting for all students. Presentation Day Wednesday 6 th December 10:00am in our School Hall School Awards Class Awards Sports Awards Farewell to Year 6 Performances by the: School Choir and Dance Group Parents attending the morning presentation need to be at the Hall by 9:45am so that we can start promptly at 10:00am. Students will need to wear full school uniform. Every member of the Wilberforce community is invited to attend to celebrate the many great achievements of our students. Individual invitations will be distributed to the award winners prior to the presentation. Hope to see you there! Presentation Award Donations Each year at this time, we ask parents, businesses, etc, if they would like to donate money towards the cost of the trophies, medallions and book vouchers that are presented on Presentation Day. The donations will help with the cost of the awards, which will recognise academic, social and sporting achievements. If you are able to assist in this matter, please send your donations to the school office. Any donation will be gratefully received and acknowledged on the day. Fri 25 – Sat 26 Nov Schools Spectacular Tue 28 Nov Stage 2&3 Movie Mania Excursion Wed 29-Thurs 30 Nov Year 5&6 Interrelate Mon 4 Dec P & C Meeting 7:00pm Tues 5 & Thurs 7 Dec Year 6 Interrelate Wed 6 Dec Presentation Day Mon 4-Fri 15 Dec Swim Scheme (Year 2 & 3) Wed 13 Dec Year 6 Farewell Thurs 14 Dec Drumbeats Incursion (Whole School) Fri 15 Dec Final Day for students 2017 2018 Mon 29 January Staff Return Tues 30 January Students Return – Years 1 to 6 Fri 2 February Kindergarten Starts
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WILBERFORCE PUBLIC SCHOOL Excellence in Education Since 1880
Macquarie Road, Wilberforce 2756 • Phone: 4575 1424 Fax: 4575 1096 [email protected]
www.wilberforc-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
NO. 19 NEWSLETTER 23rd November 2017
Important Dates Principal’s Report
Term 4 Activities We are moving into the busy part of the Term with many activities either coming to a conclusion or unfolding, providing a very rich curriculum here at Wilberforce for our students.
Stage 3 ‘Campers’ are away at present at Morriset on the annual 3 day camp during Week 7. The ‘Outdoor Education Centre’ with their course presenters providing rewarding, exciting and challenging activities that the children would not normally experience in the school learning environment. The children look forward to this experiential camping activity. We will hear many stories upon their return.
We look forward to the Year 5 students being part of the presentation of captains and prefects speeches following the return from camp. A special Friday assembly been arranged for the morning of Friday December 1st, to hear our candidates present in readiness for acceptance of these important leadership roles in 2018.
Interrelate classes begin shortly for our Stage 3 classes. Stages 2 and 3 are on excursion to view the new release film ‘Wonder’ shortly, following the novel study earlier this year. We also await reports of our involvement with the ‘NSW School’s Spectacular’ held in Homebush, with our school dancers taking an active part in the program for the very first time.
Finally for this mid-point of term 4, we appreciate the knowledge toward any changes that may well be forthcoming for 2018. Enrolment numbers are critical in ascertaining the structure of classes for the following year. If you know of families that have not enrolled for classes in 2018, please let us know here at the school. Likewise, if you are leaving the area and have not informed our front office, please do so in order for us to structure correctly for the following year.
At Wilberforce we truly appreciate the tremendous partnership between school staff and parents in preparing the future pathways for our students here at the school. Our P&C group are always mindful of this partnership in creating betterment for our students. Our presentation day at Term’s end will reveal more of the strength in partnership that we have at our school. Presentation Day is set down for Wednesday, December 6 at 10.00am.
Captain & Prefect Nominations On Friday 1st December at 10:00am, our Year 5 students will present their speeches to the school. The students that are nominated will present speeches in front of their peers. We look forward to their speeches and to the voting for all students.
Presentation Day Wednesday 6th December
10:00am in our School Hall
School Awards Class Awards Sports Awards
Farewell to Year 6
Performances by the: School Choir and
Dance Group
Parents attending the morning presentation need to be at the Hall by 9:45am so that we can start promptly at 10:00am.
Students will need to wear full school uniform.
Every member of the Wilberforce community is invited to attend to celebrate the many great achievements of our students.
Individual invitations will be distributed to the award winners prior to the presentation.
Hope to see you there!
Presentation Award Donations Each year at this time, we ask parents, businesses, etc, if they would like to donate money towards the cost of the trophies, medallions and book vouchers that are presented on Presentation Day. The donations will help with the cost of the awards, which will recognise academic, social and sporting achievements.
If you are able to assist in this matter, please send your donations to the school office. Any donation will be gratefully received and acknowledged on the day.
Fri 25 – Sat 26 Nov Schools Spectacular Tue 28 Nov Stage 2&3 Movie Mania Excursion Wed 29-Thurs 30 Nov Year 5&6 Interrelate Mon 4 Dec P & C Meeting 7:00pm Tues 5 & Thurs 7 Dec Year 6 Interrelate Wed 6 Dec Presentation Day Mon 4-Fri 15 Dec Swim Scheme (Year 2 & 3) Wed 13 Dec Year 6 Farewell Thurs 14 Dec Drumbeats Incursion (Whole School) Fri 15 Dec Final Day for students 2017
2018 Mon 29 January Staff Return Tues 30 January Students Return – Years 1 to 6 Fri 2 February Kindergarten Starts
Weekly Awards Congratulations to weekly winners!
Gold: Lilly B 3/4M, Isabelle T 3/4M Silver: Taylor R 5/6W, Bethany P 1/2A, Lilly B
3/4M x 2, Kai A 3/4M, Emily C 3/4D, Emily G 1/2N, Isabelle T 3/4M, Jazmin T 3/4D, Jack P 1/2N, Chad J 1/2C, Zac F 5/6C, Joshua J 1/2N, Joshua T 1/2A
Bronze: Alison W 1/2A, Emily S 1/2A, Declan T 3/4D, Joshua T 1/2A, Lilly B 3/4M x 4, Sonny A 5/6C x 2, Lani K KW, Kai A 3/4M x 4, Emily C 3/4D x 2, Emily G 1/2N x 2, Isabelle T 3/4M, Jazmin T 3/4D x 2, Keelie P 5/6W, Jack P 1/2N, Chad J 1/2C, Zac F 5/6C, Ryan A 1/2C, Rhys S KP, Lachlan S 3/4M, Joshua J 1/2N x 2, Amelia B KV, Jade T 5/6C, Harrison J KV, Jessica S 1/2A x 2, William S 1/2N, Joshua T 1/2A, Ella G KP, Mason R KV, Brooklyn A KW, Tom F 3/4B, Jack S 3/4M
Regards – David Deal – Principal
P & C Association Meeting Our next meeting will be held on
Monday 4th December at 7.00pm in the Staffroom
We would like to invite all our parents to join us
Reminders
Interrelate – Stage 3 - Permission note and payment is now DUE.
Movie Mania – Stage 2&3 – Permission note and payment is now DUE.
Drum Beats – Whole School Incursion – Permission note and payment is due to the front office by Friday 8th December.
One Step One Life – Thursday 30th November – 5c coin line.
2018 Kindergarten Transition Afternoons
Please come along to our School Library on Thursday afternoons at 2:45pm to join in a range of fun school activities. You will be able to meet the Kindergarten teachers and visit our Kindergarten classroom. Transition afternoons will run every Thursday. We hope to see you there!
SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR Friday 24th & Saturday 25th November We have been advised that the Schools Spectacular will be televised on Channel Seven on Saturday 16th December – time to be advised.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek.
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Our whole school assemblies are held on:
FRIDAYS at 12:15pm. • Friday 24th November – 1/2B • Friday 1st December – 5/6C –
The last assembly for 2017.
Year 6 Farewell We will be holding our next
Organisation/Planning Meeting Monday 27th November
at 3.30pm in Mrs Chia’s Classroom
W A N T E D !
Year 6 students – Mrs Chia needs your baby/toddler photos ASAP. We are starting to compile the Year 6 Book.
STEWART HOUSE STEWART HOUSE BAGS Clothing Bags need to be returned to the front office by TOMORROW Friday 24th November for collection.
Library News Library borrowing has now finished for the year. Please return all borrowed books to the library
Thank you – Mrs Ruzgas
Bookclub orders must be placed through Book Club LOOP by 3pm TOMORROW Friday 24th October. No cash orders accepted.
Canteen Roster
Fri 24th Nov Tanya Alofia, Rachael Van Drie, Louise Hogan
Mon 27th Nov Teresa Handerek, Kate McInnes, Rebecca O’Sullivan
Wed 29th Nov Rebecca Zerk, Rachael Abercrombie, Rebecca Dutschke
Fri 1st Dec Sandy Whitney, Vera Bonham Mon 4th Dec Lorraine Plant, Nerida Plant, Bek
Smith Wed 6th Dec CANTEEN CLOSED –
Presentation Day Fri 8th Dec Recess Only - Special Lunch
Order – Sausage Sizzle
Canteen News
FLEXISCHOOLS ONLINE ORDERING
AVAILABLE NOW!
Special Lunch Order Day Sausage Sizzle
Friday 8th December
An order form has been sent home with today’s newsletter. Please return with payment by Monday 4th December.
Focus Water- NEW Flavour “Fruit Tingle” will be replacing “Lemon/Lime”. (no longer available)
Thank you Canteen Committee
P & C ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
A book of 10 Raffle Tickets were sent home to each family on Tuesday along with a list of prizes to be won (also shown below). Please return all raffle tickets and money to the front office by the 1st December. Prizes will be drawn at the Presentation Day Assembly.
A big thankyou to all the sponsors who generously donated prizes for this year’s Christmas Raffle
If you require more tickets, please see the front office.
Please support our last fundraiser for the year and Thank You for supporting all our previous endeavours in making our children’s time at school more pleasant, fun, educational and enjoyable.
UNIFORM SHOP OPEN EVERY 2ND WEDNESDAY from 3pm
The shop will be opened next on: • Wednesday 22nd November at 3:00pm
Final opening day for 2017
• Wednesday 6th December at 3:00pm
No orders will be fulfilled after 8th December 2017, however orders can be placed via our
website: www.wilberforcepandc.com.au
2018 Uniform Shop • Wednesday 31st January at 3:00pm • Friday 2nd February from 9-10am • Wednesday 7th February at 3:00pm
Orders may also be left at the office any day or placed online at www.wilberforcepandc.com.au. Note: At this stage the online ordering is only for new items. Please send your order in a marked envelope with the correct money. As soon as possible, these orders will be sent to your child’s class.
Please Note: Follow washing instructions on all tags and close all zippers.
PAYMENT TYPES – Cash, Cheque, Bank Deposit, or Pay Pass
BANK DEPOSIT DETAILS: BSB: 032 274 Account: 276561 Account Name: Wilberforce PC Uniform
• cheques made payable to – Wilberforce P & C Association –Uniform Shop
NO CREDIT CAN BE GIVEN
NO PARENT ONLINE PAYMENT AVAILABLE
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Remembrance Day Ceremony
