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Wentworthville Public School QUALITY TEACHING TO MAXIMISE STUDENT LEARNING

Term 4 Week 3 2018 Newsletter

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Wonderful Happenings at Wenty!

Demountables/Properties

Our three double demountables have arrived addressing

our growth in classes for 2019!

These rooms will provide us the opportunity of

promoting Future Focussed learning for two classes and

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From the Principal – Denise Lockrey

teachers to learn together. The demountables arrived in the school holidays amidst downpours and are

gradually having all fit outs occurring. We had the concrete repaired and walkways to steps installed over the

weekend just passed.

I expect we will have handover of these rooms fairly soon.

The students and staff have been very flexible and

accommodating of the changes during this period.

Enjoy the photos of their arrival!

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Staffing

I would like to thank Ms Di Chio for conducting the recent Merit Selection panel for the classroom teacher

positions at WPS. As a result we have been able to successfully appoint three permanent staff to our school

to address the growth.

The new permanent staff members for 2019 are:

Ms Jenny Lee

Mr Luke Williams

Mrs Elizabeth Connolly–Borg

Ms Di Chio and I will also be conducting a further two Merit Selection panels before the end of the year as

advised by Staffing for two more classroom positions. I thank the P&C for their ongoing commitment to

supporting the school via various Merit Selection panels conducted.

ICAS English Medal Winner

Congratulations to Hannah Hudson, Year 3 for High Distinction in English

and winning the ICAS English Medal for the highest score in NSW and

ACT. Hannah will receive her Medal and Certificate at a special ceremony at The

University of New South Wales 22nd November. This is a wonderful achievement

for Hannah in achieving the highest score in Year 3 for NSW.

Congratulations Hannah Hudson!

Mandy Moorhouse

ICAS Coordinator

Stewart House

Thank you to all those who have donated clothing for Stewart House. Please note the

clothing appeal has now been finalised for the year and the clothing has been collected

by the Smith Family. Should you wish to make any further clothing donations, please

take directly to one of the local charities.

Year 2 students - Transition to

Year 3 program

From the Inside Out flyer - see

later on in Newsletter for copy

Voting details for new uniform

The selected three different sample shirts

The voted for shirt will be worn in summer with short sleeve (4 days on non-sport days) and with the grey

shorts for boys. The winter version will be the same style but in a long sleeve version and worn with the long

grey pants for boys (4 days on non-sport days).

NB -Sport days will see the unisex sport uniform worn (Black / White polo and black shorts – this is already a

part of the uniform suite)

Next steps:

Parent Voting on Boys shirts Term 4: From publishing of Newsletter this week (for parents) Weeks 4

and 5. By end of week 5 a determination from gathered data made by Uniform Review Committee.

Community will be notified of outcome choice via Newsletter.

Order placed with suppliers for a delivery early February 2019. All 2019 Kindergarten boys, new enrolments

and existing families will have the opportunity of purchasing the new boys summer shirt from 2019. The

Uniform shop volunteers will keep us informed on stock arrival. As with any uniform change there is a

transition period and we would ask parents to purchase the new boys shirt in due course.

Below is the link for you to register your vote as a parent via the survey monkey voting system.

Parent voting for Boys Uniform Shirt

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PG2XMDJ

Option 1

Grey collared and

button up shirt with

school logo

Option 2

Black and grey polo with

school logo

Option 3

White collared and button

up shirt with school logo

The style chosen will be available to purchase in both short and long sleeve versions.

Summer short sleeve shirt - $25 per shirt

Winter long sleeve shirt - $30 per shirt

2019 Forward Planning

Forward planning for 2019 and class placement for 2019

We are busily planning in preparation for next year. In order to allow us to plan as

effectively as possible, we would like those families who know that they won’t be

returning to the school next year, to confirm these details as soon as possible. I have

included a slip at the end of the newsletter for you to complete and send back to the front

office if this scenario applies to you. Thank you for your anticipated co-operation with this

matter.

Class placement for 2019 is a complex task that staff invest a lot of time and effort. Parents are welcome to

provide written information to Mrs Lockrey (The Principal) by Friday November 9, 2018 if there are specific

needs you think should be taken into consideration about your child /children when considering class

placements in 2019. Any information which is delivered to Mrs Lockrey after this date will unfortunately not be

able to be considered in class placements for 2019. Consideration to social and emotional needs, academic

ability and behaviour can be considered, but no guarantees can be made as staff make determinations which

are in the best interest of all attempting to achieve a balance in each class. It is a difficult task which teachers

way up very carefully. Parent requests for changes of their child’s class will not be considered in 2019 as this

is a school management decision and we commit considerable time in formulating the structure for the

following year.

Denise Lockrey –Principal

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2018 Leaving Slip

Dear Mrs Lockrey,

My child/ children will not be returning to Wentworthville Public School in 2019.

We are moving to…………………………………………….. and will be going to ……………………………..………………………………………………………. School in 2019.

Student Names:

1. ……………………………………………………. Class in 2018…………..

2. ……………………………………………………. Class in 2018…………..

3. ……………………………………………………. Class in 2018…………..

4. ……………………………………………………. Class in 2018…………..

Please return to office as soon as possible to assist in our forward planning.

Thank you for your assistance. Mrs Lockrey

Week 10 Term 3 and Week 1 Term 4

Weeks 1 -3 Term 4

Name Class Name Class Satyam Patil KN Krish 1KS

Heer Patel KN Eesha 2G

Akshara Sivasankar KN Khushi 1KS

Victoria Ji KA Sophia x 2 1KS

Zara Hassan KA Abinav 1G

Samarth Hegde KA Brandon 1M

Saarth Deo KL Sophia 2/3H

Deethya Chalapati KL Veeshan 1W

Krishna Pandian KK Lennox 1M

Lisa Joshi KN Krisha 1G

Megha Kathiravan KA Adhoksh 2S

Dhruvya Patel KK Aarnav 1W

Jenisha Amipara x 2 KM Aarav 4B

Mahim Patel KM Aadhav 3M

Hasit Viashnav KK Monica 4R

Swaashika 1KS Avesta 3C

Aria M 2G Priyanshi 3C

Misheeta 1KS Kavir 3M

Advika 1G Aurchisha 4R

Angel K-2C Akshara 3M

Safwan 1G Harshika 3M

Amit 1B Shanmitha 3C

Daniel 1M *** ***

Sehraj 1B *** ***

Name Class Name Class Hannah Hudson 3/4G Chandrasekar Senthilkumar 2R

Yashita Mogula 2R Rohan Joshi 5/6G

Ansh Nayak 2S Sasha Keruru 2/3H

Adhoksh Nayak 2S Kavir Singh Nat 3M

Priyanshi Kiri 3C Zia Kanakhara 3C

Earlier in the year, students from the Art Group created artworks for

the Operation Art initiative which is the premier state-wide visual arts

exhibition for school students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Mrs

Hatter attended the opening of the exhibition on Saturday 15th

September and took some photos of the artworks on display. Three

collaborative artworks by students from Wentworthville Public School

were selected by the Years 3-6 SRC representatives for the exhibit.

You and your family can also view the exhibition as it is free and open to

the public until the 4th November 2018. The details are:

Operation Art Exhibition

Armory Gallery, Jamieson Street, Newington Armory,

Sydney Olympic Park

Artists: Sanvi and Aurchisha 4R

Artwork Title: Seasons

Artwork description: Our artwork

was about comparing the different

seasons and trying different

designs and patterns. We made it

by cutting out many colourful

shapes of different sizes. At first

we were working individually then

we decided to work together. We

chose different colours to match

different seasons.

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Artists: Liza,

Tulika, Jiya (all

5/6M) and Ved

(4R)

Artwork Title:

Life is like a

shape

Artwork description: Our artwork involved the techniques

of multiple folding and careful cutting to get the various shapes. The idea behind creating this piece of artwork

was to represent the many twists and turns that life presents to us which make each day very unique and

colourful!

Artists: Neeti and

Lauren 4R

Artwork Title:

Floral Flowers

Artwork description: Our artwork has a variety of plants and natural features. This colourful picture shows

symbols of how nature grows. We created this artwork by cutting out different shapes to show the natural

diversities in plants and animals. To make this masterpiece we needed to communicate and work together,

we shared each other’s ideas to make each square unique and individual.

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Calendar for Cultural Diversity Competition

Students in the Art Group worked on entries for the 2019 Calendar for Cultural Diversity competition. This

calendar promotes intercultural understanding, cultural diversity and harmony across NSW public schools and

their communities. Each year, NSW public schools are invited to submit student artwork for possible inclusion

in the calendar around a given theme. The theme of the 2019 calendar for cultural diversity is 'every child.'

Congratulations to Garv, Sountharikan, Liza, Tulika, Jiya and Sude for their artworks that were selected to be

entered into the competition.

ARTWORK 1

Students: Liza Jayswal (5/6N), Tulika Chadha (5/6N), Jiya

Soni (5/6N) and Sude Aksevi (5/6N)

Our artwork shows a girl swinging on a swing dreaming as the

sun sets. This artwork shows every child has their own dreams

and every child belongs.

Materials used: water colour paints, black marker, pencils

ARTWORK 2

Students: Garv Kathuria (4B) and

Sountharikan Thirukkumaran (4B)

Our artwork shows children from different

cultures representing their home and land,

standing on the stage. They also show their

favourite items and hobbies. They are united

as a team – every child is the same but

different. Every child belongs.

Tuesday 20th November 11:35 am to 1:55pm

What is Gala Day? Gala day is an opportunity for Year 6 students to organise a fun event for the Wentworthville community. Below is some information about the day.

When is Gala Day? Gala day will be held Tuesday 20th November, 2018. The event will start at 11:35am and conclude at 1:35pm. This will be followed by the Gala day raffle, drawn at 1:45pm.

Who can attend Gala Day? Wentworthville P.S. students along with family and friends are welcome to attend and enjoy the activities at Gala day whilst supporting our Year 6 students.

How Gala Day works:

• Students purchase tokens prior to and on the day of Gala day to play games

• Students use the tokens to play over 30 different games run by Year 6 students

• Activities include 3 jumping castles, face painting, henna art drawing competitions, an obstacle course, soccer shootout, footy passing and plenty of water activities

• We have giant size board games including giant jenga, giant connect four and giant dominos

• This year we will have a disco running during the Gala day in the hall

• Year six students and local community companies provide prizes for students to win at each stall

• Best off all, you are guaranteed to win prizes at each activity you play

• To play games students purchase ‘Gala day’ tokens

• Tokens are 50c each or 5 for $2

• Activities cost one or two tokens per game, the jumping castle will cost 3 tokens per turn. Students purchase tokens to play the activities. All money raised through playing games on the day goes towards the Year 6 Farewell and the Year 6 gift to the school, benefiting all students at Wentworthville P.S.

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How many tokens does my child need? We recommend each student purchase around $10 worth of

tokens; as this is a two-hour event allowing students to play for the whole two hours.

When can I purchase tokens? You can purchase tokens in the morning from 8:25am till 8:55am, starting

on Monday 12th November, 2018. Just look for the Gala Day token counter located in the morning

playground area. You can also purchase tokens on the day and during Gala Day.

Year Six Gala Day Raffle

Tuesday 20th November 1.45pm

The Gala Day raffle will be drawn at 1:45pm (Conclusion of Gala day).

How to enter: You will receive tickets into the raffle through purchasing Gala Day tokens.

Any student who purchases $5 worth of Gala Day tokens will receive one raffle ticket, if you purchase $10

you will receive 3 raffle tickets (maximum is 3 raffle tickets per person).

1st

prize: Family fun pack: $100 vouchers for Wenty Leagues, $100 voucher for Toongabbie Bowling

Club and a family pass to Parramatta Speedway.

2nd

prize: Adventure pack: $60 voucher to Outback Jacks, family pass to the Power House Museum and

2 adult passes to ‘The Edge Rock Climbing’ Castle Hill.

3rd

prize: Summer pack: Bluetooth headphone speakers, car detailing pack, Event movie tickets and 2

family passes to Lollipop’s Playland and Café Castle Hill.

Thank you in advance for your support of Gala Day. The students and staff hope to see you all on Tuesday

20th November 2018, starting at 11:35am. If you have any questions about Gala Day, please speak to Mr

Warren.

Sponsors of Gala day

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Congratulations students what an amazing effort raising money for Colour-thon. The

final figure after expenses is $2,136.69 so great effort everyone.

Hope you are all thinking very hard about what future focused resources you would like purchased for the

school out of these funds.

Hope you are enjoying your prizes which you have earned as part of this event.

For your diaries:

Friday 30th November is the P&C organised Christmas Stall – an opportunity for students to purchase a

special gift for someone special in their lives. Posters will be around the school over the next week, so have a

look and decide what you would like to buy at the stall.

Our next meeting is Wednesday 7th November 2018 - in the School Staff Room, please come along and find

out more about what your P&C does for your school.

Kind regards,

Leanne Keighley

President

Wentworthville Public School P&C