1 2019 IS THE YEAR OF KINDNESS AT WPS ______________________________________________________________________________________ Issue 1 – 6 February 2019 Welcome to another busy and exciting year! It is great to see you all back and we welcome our many new students and their families. The students are settling in well to their new classes and establishing new routines. Students and staff should be congratulated on how well they have commenced the new school year. This year we currently have 429 students, which has allowed us to form 17 classes. We have two new staff members, Mrs O’Neil who will be teaching a Year 5/6 class and Ms Callan who has Year 2. Mrs O’Neil has worked across K-6 classes at Valley View Public School for the past ten years and is a trained Reading Recovery teacher. Ms Callan has many years experience in a variety of schools and is also a trained Reading Recovery teacher. We warmly welcome them both to the Woodport community. Mrs Williams will be in the library four days a week with Mrs Goodman one day. We also see the return of Miss Bush and Mrs Kolev who are both returning from maternity leave. Mrs Wyatt will be working part-time this year in the office. Mr Day will be working with me in the office all year to assist with welfare, administration and teaching and learning. All other staff members remain the same. Once again this year we have two School Counsellors. Mrs Leanne Foubister will be here every Tuesday and a half day every second Wednesday (even weeks) and Mr Michael Lamm will be here every second Friday (odd weeks). If you would like your child to visit the School Counsellor throughout the year please speak with your child’s class teacher. During the school holidays, we have had new carpet laid in the office, new LED screens installed in two classrooms and Dates to Remember Mondays School Band Tuesdays School Banking Wednesdays Sporting Schools – Tennis Wednesday 13 February 7:45 am – Year 1 & Year 2 information session Wednesday 13 February 8:25 am Kindergarten information session Wednesday 13 February Text Book Day Friday 15 February 7:45 am – Year 3 & Year 4 information session Friday 15 February 8:30 am – Year 5 & Year 6 information session Monday 18 February P&C Meeting 7:00 pm Tuesday 19 February Year 5 Surf Fun Day Wednesday 20 February Year 6 Surf Fun Day Thursday 21 February Premier’s Debating Challenge workshop Wednesday 27 February New families get- together Friday 1 March Swimming Carnival WOODPORT Public School Phone: 4367 7324 Email: woodport –[email protected]Principal: Judy Boland ______________________________________________________
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We are looking forward to another great year of making music. Below is some important information
for us to kick off the year.
NEW BEGINNERS (those learning an instrument for the first time in 2019).
There are two components to the Band Program: group lessons and a full band rehearsal both held
on the same day.
• Group lessons: Started Monday 4 February. Students will be collected from their class.
• What to bring: Instrument and Accent on Achievement book if already purchased. Items ordered
Through Teaching Services Australia (TSA) will be distributed on the first lesson. • Full Band Rehearsal: Beginners will not be required at band rehearsal until Term 2. Rehearsals
will take place on Monday at recess in the school hall.
This first lesson will focus on showing new students how to set-up and care for their instruments.
EXISTING BAND STUDENTS (those who already learned an instrument in 2018)
• Full band rehearsal: Started Monday 4 February at 8:00am in the school hall.
• Group lessons: Started Monday 4 February. Students will be collected from their class.
• What to bring: Instrument and pencil, Accent on Achievement book and band folder.
The first lesson will focus on finalising grouping and assessing how continuing students have
progressed during the Christmas break.
IMPORTANT ITEMS
Fees – In 2019, band and tuition fees will be $190 per term plus $10 TSA resource levy. TSA will
email invoices at the beginning of each school term and your invoice needs to be finalised within 2
weeks of issue or late fees will apply.
Absence from Band – if your child is absent from band or lessons, please be sure to notify your
Students will wait in kiss and drop zone outside the school fence. All toys, balls, games and food are
to remain in school bags. No climbing on fence, hands and feet to self, walking or running around.
Pushing and shoving games are not permitted.
RESPECTFUL
Students will wait, standing or sitting, in kiss and drop zone. If raining, students will wait on the hall
steps until called by the teacher on duty. The footpath and walkways will remain clear for pedestrians.
Quiet, polite talk, at all times. Listen and promptly follow teacher instructions.
LEARNER
Whilst waiting at kiss and drop zone, students will be looking for their vehicle. When their vehicle
stops, students will walk to it and enter door on the curb side.
KISS AND DROP ZONE - PARENTS
This area is designed for quick entry and exit and operates under the same conditions as no parking
zones. Please read the following points very carefully so that everyone can pick up and drop off their
children quickly and safely.
The Kiss and Drop Zone is indicated by the white line. There is enough room for 4-5 cars at one
time
If you are the first car, please move all the way down to where the white line begins as this allows
for the following cars to move in behind you
You ARE NOT allowed to park, leave your car and go into the playground. You are required to
remain in or within 3 metres of your vehicle
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You may stop to drop off or pick up for a maximum of 2 minutes in this zone
When you arrive in the afternoon, keep in mind children will be waiting in the designated area
Please time your pick up - the bell rings at 2:50 pm and children need time to pack up, leave the
classroom and safely exit the school grounds. Please do not arrive at 2.40 pm and park in
this area. There are other areas in the street designated for this.
Operating hours for these rules are: 8:00am – 9:30am
2:30pm – 4:00pm
ERNIE SAYS
As Safe, Respectful Learners, students should always follow the school expectations when
participating in the Community Circle.
SAFE
Hands and feet to self
Be caring and supportive
Sit in the circle
RESPECTFUL
Listen carefully
Appreciate others
Polite talk, facial expressions and gestures
LEARNER
Build positive relationships
Be a problem-solver
Participate
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
A reminder that all volunteers must have completed a Working with Children Check declaration form
(Appendix 5) and provide 100 points identification to the ladies in the front office so that they can be
photocopied and securely stored. This only has to be done once and will last for many years. We
have been implementing the WWC declaration for many years now and we need to remain vigilant at
all times to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students. If you have completed the form, thank
you. If you need to, please see the office as soon as possible. We look forward to continuing our
partnership with parents and carers within the school and maintaining a safe and happy environment
for our students.
If you are not sure about which procedure you need to do then please see Mrs Walter or Mrs King at
the office.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
Please remember that ALL visitors to the school are required to visit the office before going to one of
our classrooms or contacting students in the playground. It is mandatory for all visitors to sign in and
sign out at the office and wear an identification visitor badge. This is important as it enables the school
to have a register of who is in the school at any given time particularly in case of an emergency or
evacuation and most importantly to keep our children safe. Outside of before and after school, the
ADMINISTRATION CORNER
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easiest way to discuss something with your child’s teacher (and less disruptive to their class) is to ring
the office and organise an appointment.
FAMILY CONTACT DETAILS
At the beginning of each year we ask families to ensure that their contact details are accurate, which
includes email address and mobile numbers. Thank you to those families who have already updated
their details. Accurate information is extremely important in the event that we have to contact you
regarding your child.
GOLD BOOK - 2019 Kiara P - 2C Alaela D – 2C Jack H – 1S Dylan H – 1S
Isabell T – 3M Leilani G – 3M Reuben M – 3M Hayden B – 3M
Zara J – 4E Isabelle H – 4E
P&C CORNER P&C MEETING The first P & C meeting for 2019 will be held on Monday 18 February at 7:00pm in the staffroom.
Everyone is invited to attend and new ideas are always welcomed. Come along and meet others and
learn what is happening in your school. P&C meetings are held on the third Monday of each month.
Hope to see you there.
UNIFORM SHOP
Our fabulous volunteers will open the uniform shop and be ready for business
each Monday and Friday morning from 8:30am – 9:30am. They do a
tremendous job in supporting our school community and we thank them for their
generous efforts. If you have time to volunteer an hour of your time in the
morning please contact the ladies in the front office so we can add you to the
roster.
School Banking Information Session. Woodport is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students. School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards.
The rewards available during 2019 are:
Scented Stackable Highlighters
Snowy Origami Set
Icicle Slapband Ruler
Yeti Fluffly Notepad
Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring
Scratch Art Cards
Water Skimming Bounce Ball
Polar Pencils & Pencil Toppers
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School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School Banking deposit in the prior year.
School Banking day is Tuesday. Please hand your bank book to your teacher for collection.
We will be holding a School Banking Information Session at our school: Time: 7:45am – 9:25am Date: Wednesday 13 February Location: Playground, during meet the teacher
Please join us and find out more about the School Banking program and how your child can get involved.
If you are interested in opening a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account for your child you can visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account. A School Banking representative will be available at the Information Session to show you how you can do this. In order to verify yourself and your child, you will need your driver’s licence and your child’s birth certificate, but if you don’t have these with you on the day, you can complete verification online at home.