Warialda Public SchoolWarialda Public School

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1 | TERM 1

10th February 2020

UPCOMINGEVENTS FOR TERM 1

FEBRUARY 13th Meet The Teacher 6pm21st Inverell Zone Swim Carnival 28th 5/6D Assembly Item 11.50am Yr 3-6 Stage Swimming MARCH 2nd Nth West Swimming Carnival 6th Yr 3-6 Stage Swimming 9th Mobile Dentist 10th Zone Cricket Trials @ WPS 13th 5/6P Assembly Item 11.50am Yr 3-6 Stage Swimming 17th Nth Boys/Girls Soccer Trials 20th Yr 3-6 Stage Swimming 23rd Nth Boys/Girls Soccer Trials 27th 3/4W Assembly Item 11.50am Mid Semester Reports home Yr 3-6 Stage Swimming 31st Nth West Cricket Trials APRIL 1st Zone Boys/Girls Touch Trials 2nd Zone Rugby League Trials 6th State Swimming Homebush Parent/Teacher Interviews 7th State Swimming Homebush Parent/Teacher Interviews 9th Easter Bonnet Parade Last day for Term 1 10th Start school holidays 28th Students commence Term 2 WPS ANZAC Service

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2020 Swimming Champions

Junior Champions & Runner-Ups

Senior Champions & Runner-Ups

11 Year Champions & Runner-Ups

It’s with much excitement that I welcome you back to a new school year at Warialda Public School. I trust that you are all refreshed, recharged and ready for what will be a memorable and exciting 2020.

Again in 2020, we have 9 classes at WPS and expect to have 207 students enrolled. Whilst our teaching team remains stable across the school, we do extend a most sincere welcome to Mrs Rebecca Reardon who will be teaching with us on Tuesday’s.

Last Thursday, we welcomed 31 extremely excited kindergarten children. These very brave boys and girls started their school life with such maturity and calmness. Upon visiting their classrooms, they were immediately immersed in meaningful activities, demonstrating a love of learning. We look forward to watching them progress this Term.

On Friday, we hosted our annual Swimming Carnival. Fortunately, we managed to run the event without too much rain and can now look forward to the Inverell Zone Carnival to be held on the 21st of February. A sincere thanks is extended to each of the parents who volunteered their time to assist throughout the day. Congratulations to: Junior Champions: Kingston Hall & Whitney-Eve ShermanJunior Runner-Up: Archie van Velthuizen & Izzy Matthews11 Years Champions: Max Barwick & Pyper Dawson11 Years Runner-Up: Roley van Velthuizen & Darcy Mitchell (Tie) & Maggie ReardonSenior Champion: Os van Velthuizen & Trinity TurnerSenior Runner-Up: Sam Hall & Mia Ireland

The 2020 Student Leadership Team of Captains – Mia Ireland and Os van Velthuizen; Vice Captains – Ellie Michel & Samuel Hall; and PBL Prefects – Pyper Dawson and William Whalan have started the year exceptionally well leading by example. We look forward to watching these students develop their leadership skills as the year progresses.

This Thursday evening we will host our annual Meet the Teacher evening. This event commences at 6pm and takes place initially in the school library before parents move to their child’s classroom to chat with their teacher. The evidence tells us that when strong relationships are forged between home and school, it leads to positive outcomes for students. I’d strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher and to start building that all-important relationship.

Again in 2020, we will be advocating for our school to reach the elusive target of 92% attendance. For the past few years, we have gone so close but fallen just short landing at around 91%. Interestingly, the data shows that we had 136 students attend at greater than 92%. The next group consisted of 51 students who had a rate of 91% to 80%. As part of our commitment to achieving targets, we will be trying some new strategies in relation to achieving improved attendance. However, the onus really remains with parents to make sure that students are at school each day unless they are unwell. We really appreciate your support.

Finally, we will continue to update parents via our school website, Facebook and newsletter but should you ever fi nd that you need more information, please simply pick up the phone or pop into our offi ce to fi nd the answers that you might need.

Have a great week and hopefully some beautiful rain!

Dan van Velthuizen - Principal

Mr V’s news...

Warialda Public School—Canteen Menu Snacks Fruit Slice Seasonal $1.20

Fruit Salad Cup $1.50

Crackers & Cheese $1.50

Vanilla Custard Cup $1.00

Yoghurt & Fruit Cup $1.50

Popcorn $1.00

Chips—Sea Salt $1.80

Drinks Bo led Water $1.50

Juice Pop Top—Apple, Apple Blackcurrent, Orange $1.80

Milk—Chocolate, Strawberry $2.00

Sipahh Straw—Chocolate, Strawberry $1.70

Glee—Tropical, Blackcurrent, Raspberry $2.20

Frozen Berri Quelch Fruit S ck $1.00

Frozen Chocolate Milk $1.50

Frozen Strawberry Milk $1.50

Frozen Fruit Juice—Apple, Apple Blackcurrent, Orange $1.50

Frozen Yoghurt—Chocolate/Vanilla, Mango/Watermelon,

Blueberries/Cookie Dough $2.20

Bulla Light Vanilla Ice cream Cup $2.00

Lunch Menu Sandwiches

Cheese $3.00 Ham $3.00

Jam $2.00 Roast Chicken $3.00

Honey $2.00 Tuna $3.00

Vegemite $2.00 Egg $3.00

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Salad

Sandwich, Wrap, Roll, Salad Tub

Ham / Chicken & Salad

Tuna & Salad

Flame Grilled Chicken Breast & Salad

Salad—Le uce, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, Beetroot, Cheese

Corn Cob

Beef Lasagne

Mac & Cheese

Ham / Chicken Tomato & Cheese Toasted Sandwich

Flame Grilled Chicken Burger with Lettuce and Mayo

Beef Pie

Sausage Roll

Chicken Breast Wedges x 3pieces

Party Pies x 3 pieces

Pizza—Ham & Pineapple, Cheese & Bacon

Tomato / BBQ Sauce $ .40

Open: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Green = Everyday Foods

Grey = Occasional

Please join us at Warialda Public School for our MEET THE TEACHER EVENING DATE: Thursday 13th February 2020 TIME: 6pm WHERE: School Library

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS:

Monday to Friday

8.30am to 3.30pm *Please report to the office to sign in before going to classrooms/canteen/playground this is to keep our little ones safe.

Warialda Physical Culture Club

Classes commence on Monday 10th February 2020 at St Joseph’s School Hall.

Times as follows:Preschooler; 3-4yrs - 3.30-4pmTiny Tots; 5-7yrs- 4.00-4.45pmTeeny Boppers 8-12yrs; - 4.45-5.30pmTeens 12-15yrs: 5.30-6.15pmLadies; 6-15-7.00pmSeniors 16yrs & Over; 7.00-7.45pm

Any Enquiries contact;Karen Moxey Principal/Teacher 0429344931Sarah-Jane Turner ass Teacher 0417458948Contact Facebook Message; Lea School Of Physical Culture, or Warialda Physical Culture Club We are an Crea ve Kids Provider

INVERELL SCOUT GROUP

DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ADVETURE?

CAN YOU TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES?

ARE YOU A BOY OR GIRL AGED BETWEEN 5 AND 18 YEARS OF AGE?

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, THEN IT SOUNDS LIKE SCOUTING SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!!!

We would like to invite you to “come and try” Scouting. Bring Mum or Dad along.

WHERE: Inverell Scout Hall (next to the Inverell Caravan Park), Glen Innes Rd, Inverell.

WHEN: 5-11 years Wednesday 6.00pm-7.30pm

12-18 years Tuesday 6.00pm-8.00pm

We are an Active Kids Rebate Provider. Both $100 Vouchers for 2020, are able to be used with our group.

Contacts for Further information about Inverell Scouts

Jon – 0418 463 206

Karen – 0427 070 267

2020 Kindergarten showing off their new bags and hats.