Wentworth Falls Public School Newsleer Wentworth Falls Public School 19 March 2020 Falls Road, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782 * Tel: 0247571604 * Fax: 0247573927 * Richard Giles Principal Principal’s report 1 Boys Cricket 2 Library happenings 3 Canteen News 4 P & C News 5-6 Inside this issue: IMPORTANT DATES TERM 1, 2020 All events have been postponed April 8 Last day of Term 28 Students return Proudly celebrang 133 years of connued excellence in Public Educaon From the Principal.. Welcome to the end of week 8. In these uncertain times with COVID-19 I would like to thank our school community for the understanding and support shown for actions we are taking here at school. I receive daily updates and recommendations regarding school procedures and will communicate any changes we need to follow to our school community via our Skoolbag app and notes sent home. At this point in time we have postponed all school events for the remainder of Term 1 such as: Grandparents’ / Harmony Day assembly; Friday assemblies; Monday morning assemblies; Cross country carnival; Parent / teacher interviews until early Term 2; The music festival rehearsal date; Film By The Eucalypts Gala day; Boddington Nursing Home visit although we will still organise Easter baskets for them. All PSSA sporting events have been postponed with new dates to be notified later once they are known. Some activities will be modified so that they are still recognised. For example, while assemblies have been cancelled, awards will still be handed out in classes. While we can’t hold an Anzac Day assembly, classes will still recognise Anzac Day within their rooms. Teachers are currently putting together work packs which will be sent home with students in the event schools are closed. These packs will include work students will be able to do as well as educational sites for those families with reliable internet service. At the P&C AGM on Monday evening the executive and committee member positions were elected (information attached). Two people didn't stand for re- election and whilst I wasn’t here during their time in their respective positions I would like to thank both David and Vera for everything they have done for our school community during their time. I am looking forward to working with the current executive and committees in the year ahead with the various activities the P&C run for the benefit of our students. Finally, I would once again like to thank our school community for the understanding and support during the past couple of weeks and for the remainder of this term. If anyone does have concerns or questions please contact me at school. Richard Giles Principal Last Friday, during the Primary assembly, Matilda Holmes completed her fundraising event for the Leukaemia Foundation by having her head shaved. Well done to Matilda (who has almost doubled her fundraising goal) and thank you to all students watching for the support they showed during the shave. Matilda’s support page http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/ matildaholmeshttp:// will remain pen until June 30 for anyone still wishing to contribute. NAPLAN NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. Between Tuesday 12th May and Friday 22nd May, our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the public demonstration site. If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher. For more info: How to support your child during NAPLAN Information for parents and carers Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online