School Vision: Learners are supported in becoming independent, self-regulated, respectful, safe and responsible citizens in a complex and ever changing world

Newsletter Term 1, Week 2-7 February 2020

29 Barton Avenue, Wallerawang NSW 2845 PO Box 21, Wallerawang NSW 2845 Phone: 6355 1210

Principal: Mrs Jenny Lamborn Assistant Principal Early Stage 1/Stage 1: Mrs Amanda Brown

Assistant Principal Stage 2: Mrs Katrina Foster Assistant Principal Stage 3: Mrs Katrena Fraser

Important Dates

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we commence the beginning of the 2020 school year on behalf

of our school community I welcome new and existing families to

our supportive, safe and orderly school environment.

I would like to thank and acknowledge the work of the rural fire

service, town fire brigade, fire and emergency and SES who have

worked tirelessly through a catastrophic fire season. The work

that you have done to protect our communities in very difficult

conditions is appreciated.

Welcome to the Kindergarten class of 2020

This week we welcomed 35 new Kindergarten students. The

transition to school program put them all in a very good position

to begin their formal schooling. Mrs Dogger and Miss Reid have

been working with the students to establish routines and school

expectations. Thank you to parents for supporting the smooth

school transition. The 2.30pm pick up will continue until the

14th February.

Staffing 2020

There have been some changes to the original staffing plan. This

has been required to accommodate staffing allocations. Mrs Kellie

Schenk will be temporarily engaged as classroom teacher for 2020

on 3/4 Silver.

TERM 1 February 2020

Mon 10th

Feb

P&C Meeting 6.30pm Library

Fri 14th Welcome to Kindergarten Assembly 9.10am

Mon 17th Kindergarten finish time 3.00pm

Thur 20th District Basketball & Netball Wang Stadium Netball 12pm-1pm Basketball 1.30pm—3.00pm

Thur 20th Uniform Shop 2-3pm

Fri 21st District Swimming Carnival

School Vision: Learners are supported in becoming independent, self-regulated, respectful, safe and responsible citizens in a complex and ever changing world

Staffing 2020

Ms Monika Conlon and Ms Katrina Haslem will job share in 3/4 Green. The first 3 days of the

week Ms Conlon will teach and Ms Haslem Thursday and Friday. All programs are collaboratively

planned across the stages with a shared responsibility by staff to all students across the school

with a focus on teaching and learning. Mrs Emma deWaard has moved into the RFF role on a

Monday and Wednesday. We welcome new staff to our supportive school community. We know

that they will appreciate our collaborative and cohesive school.

Outdoor Learning Area and Memorial Garden

During the holidays, Dray’s rural contracting finished off our lovely Outdoor Learning Area and

Memorial Garden erecting the fence. Ian, Gena, Gabe and Georgie gave up their holidays and

volunteered their time to complete this project. This family have also been involved in fighting

the recent fires as members of the rural fire service.

This space has provided a beautiful tranquil environment with cultural significance and

memories. Thank you to Mr Tilley who has worked hard during very hot and dry conditions to

keep the garden alive and growing.

Swimming Carnival

On Wednesday our students participated in both competitive and non-competitive events both

in and out of the pool. It is always a well organised event by Mrs Bennett who is responsible for

working with staff to put the event together. Portland pool is always pristine and inviting

although a little on the nippy side. Thank you to parents for volunteering your time to assist on

the day. Congratulations to all students who participated and to our swimming champions and

runner up champions. We certainly have some competitive and impressive swimmers with

records being broken. The district swimming carnival will be held on Friday 21st February.

Leaders Induction

Today we had the pleasure of inducting our new school captains, prefects, house captains and

SRC representatives with family members present and involved.

When you think of Leadership it can bring to mind different images. Leadership means different

things to different people, and different things in different situations.

Leaders help themselves and others do the right thing. They set direction, build an aspiring

vision and create something new. Leadership is not about working alone, it is about working

with a team to get where you need to go. Leaders are exciting, dynamic and inspiring. Leaders

are people who do the right thing guiding people to the right destination through developing

respectful relationships. Being a leader is not about the status that comes with the badge, it is

about your actions.

Congratulations and we look forward to working with you and your families in 2020.

School Vision: Learners are supported in becoming independent, self-regulated, respectful, safe and responsible citizens in a complex and ever changing world

P&C Meeting

It would be wonderful to have some new faces attend our P&C meetings. All are welcome.

Our P&C contribute significantly to the school in many ways. They engage with the school and

wider community and support our strong links as a school community. The first meeting will be

held on Monday 17th February at 6.30pm.

With a focus on teaching & learning we will continue to work in a valued partnership with

you all.

Jenny Lamborn

Principal

Library Class Time 2020

Monday

K Lime

1/2 Black 1/2 Aqua

1/2 White

Tuesday

K Orange

1/2 Pink

3/4 Green

5/6 Red

Wednesday

3/4 Silver

5/6 Gold

3/4 Purple

Friday

5/6 Blue

School Vision: Learners are supported in becoming independent, self-regulated, respectful, safe and responsible citizens in a complex and ever changing world

School Swimming Carnival

On Wednesday, we held our annual swimming carnival. It was beautiful weather for the event and it was great to see lots of student participation. It was also a day for records to be broken…with 7 records overall being broken by Lowan Francis, Curtis Brown, Lilly Della-Bosca and Charlotte Della-Bosca!

I would like to pass on a massive thank you to all the teachers and parents who assisted and the families and friends who came to cheer the children on during the day.

Well done to our following Champions and Runners up:

Junior Boys Champion: Dylan Reeve

Junior Boys Runner up: Toby Zorz

Junior Girls Champion: Lilly Della-Bosca

Junior Girls Runner up: Charlotte Della-Bosca

11 years Boy Champion: Lowan Francis

11 years Runner up: Curtis Brown

11 years Girl Champion: Tianabelle Warner

11 years Girl Runner up: Shelby Anthes

Senior Boys Champion: Rydah Woolsey

Senior Boys Runner Up: Ashton Morris

Senior Girls Champion: Macy Brown

Senior Girls Runner up: Ashton Bullock

A big congratulations to Awa House for having the most points for their sporting house.

Mrs Bennett Swimming Carnival Coordinator

School Vision: Learners are supported in becoming independent, self-regulated, respectful, safe and responsible citizens in a complex and ever changing world

School Vision: Learners are supported in becoming independent, self-regulated, respectful, safe and responsible citizens in a complex and ever changing world

2020 School Contributions are now due

$30 FOR ONE STUDENT

$60 FOR A FAMILY

CANTEEN ROSTER

FEBRUARY

Mon

10th

Sue Giokaris Kay

Buttigieg

Tue 11th CLOSED

Wed 12th Susan Brodie

Lynn Fosse

Thur

13th

CLOSED

Fri 14th Elise Thomas

Hannah Pender

Mon 17th Emma Giles

Denise Robinson

Tue 18th CLOSED

Wed 19th Evelyn Staff

Nena

Denver-Stevens

Thur 20th CLOSED

Fri 21st Glenda Schroder

Kylie Williams

UNIFORM SHOP OPENED THURSDAY

ON EVEN WEEKS FROM 2PM

COMMUNITY NOTICE

ACTIVE ANTS

KIDS FITNESS & RUNNING CLINICS

MONDAY 3.45PM AND/OR WEDNESDAY 3.45PM

An active Kids Voucher Registered Provider

Contact or Follow Us: M: 0427 268 348

Web: www.antfitness.com.au

LITHGOW STORM GIRLS LEAGUE TAG MUSTER

DAY

When: Thursday 13/2/2020

Time:4.00pm– 5.00pm

Where: Lithgow Showground

Under 11’s and Under 13’s Meet the coaches and

have a run around with the team.

UNIFORM SHOP OPENED THURSDAY ON

EVEN WEEKS FROM 2PM-3PM

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