Term 3 Week 7 The excitement never stops! The senior students had a wonderful week in Sydney with lots of experiences to further enrich our curriculum delivery and provide a heap of experiences new to many. Thank you to all the parents for the appreciation of facebook pics – Madame Tussauds was a particularly fun photo backdrop. K-2 had a fun week with the whole playground to themselves. The painters took advantage of 2 empty classrooms and we have a fresh coat of paint on a number of walls both inside and out. Congratulations to our soccer team and their proud coaches, Mrs Simson and Mrs McCarthy. It was really enjoyable to take our cheer squad and see their amazing performance on the field. Organisation for the next phase is underway. Healthy Harold has a sore throat and for a giraffe that is indeed a serious problem! We have rescheduled his visit for next term hoping he is feeling better after the holidays. Over the term, we have been reminding our students of safe behaviour on the bus, including sitting in the seats properly and remaining seated until the bus comes to a complete stop. Merydyth Raue (Principal)

LOOK OUT SYDNEY – WILLOW TREE ARE ON THEIR WAY!!!

Yesterday our soccer team secured a spot at the state finals of the 2019 Small Schools’ Knockout Competition after a tough game against Gravesend Public School. Gravesend had our team on the defence from the kick off however our team dug deep with strong defence being rewarded with the first goal to Kyle Sternbeck. Gravesend fought back to level the score which fired our team up even more to secure another goal to Stirling Gallagher to go into the half time break 2 -1. Gravesend came out firing in the second half. Kyle and his fellow backs together with goalie Zac had their hands full defending off many goal attempts from Gravesend. At the other end of the field Gravesend’s goalie is to be commended on saving many attempts at goal from our team. Stirling secured the game with another goal late in the second half with Cody and Jake being aggressive up the front, continuously helping out. ALL players had an outstanding game and contributed to the teams win. Special mention to Blake and Kent who were absolutely amazing in the midfield. Soccer is definitely a team sport, whether players are on the field for the full game or subbed on and off. The team is to be commended on their sportsmanship and team work throughout the rounds they have played so far.

Mrs Simson & Mrs McCarthy could not be more proud of this group of kids and the way they conduct themselves. It was great having students in Years 3-6 supporting the team. Our team will play in the PSSA state final at Valentine Park in Sydney on Thursday September 26. It is a very exciting time for everyone involved knowing our team has made the top 4 in state for this division. Congratulations team! We can’t wait for Sydney. A huge thank you to the P&C who have purchased new sports shirts that the team will be able to proudly wear at their game in Sydney. This is a fantastic experience for students and a great way to experience the ‘state’ atmosphere.

SEPTEMBER 4 Premier’s Spelling Bee

– regional finals, Westdale PS

5 Healthy Harold

postponed 10 Pre-school Buddies 13 Regional Athletics 26 K-1-2 Excursion to

Dubbo Zoo

3-6 SYDNEY EXCURSION Last week 26 students from Years 3-6 travelled to Sydney for four days of fun, learning experiences. Tuesday was an early start bound for Taronga Zoo. Students were lucky to experience many up close encounters with several animals in their enclosures. Tuesday night saw students head to Sydney Tower. After a 4D short movie experience students travelled 19 floors to get to the viewing platform. With 360° views of the city at night it was definitely worth it. Wednesday started with a ferry ride to Cockatoo Island where students participated in a ‘Convict Times’ workshop. Students found this really interesting to hear how convicts lived and built on cockatoo island without today’s technology. After a return ferry ride to circular quay it was off to Manly beach for some surfing/body boarding lessons. This not only was a massive hit with students but provided staff with possibly the best entertainment of the excursion. Who would have thought our country kids would take to surfing so well! Thursday was a massive day! Students walked to Darling Harbour where they visited Sydney Wildlife Zoo and The Aquarium before heading to Madame Tussaud’s for some serious celebrity spotting. After mixing it with the rich and famous students headed across to the Maritime Museum where they explored The HMB Endeavour before heading below the depths of the sea in the submarine, HMAS Onslow. After the museum students headed to Cockle Bay to dine at the Blackbird Café before back to Kingpin for some serious Laser Tag and Tenpin Bowling Fun. On Friday morning we awoke to rain which enabled us to head to Sunrise however it didn’t stop us exploring the Opera House before heading for home. A huge thank you to students who displayed outstanding behaviour throughout the excursion. It really is a pleasure to be able to take students away and receive many compliments from venues.

CAPERS NEWS Our dance is looking great! A

reminder permission notes

together with payments for

CAPERS are due by Friday

September 20. Please note:

Costumes will only be organised

for students who have returned

notes with payments by this date.

Thank you for your

understanding and co-operation

with this. Students will resume

practising their dance this week

after being away on excursion.

PUBLIC SPEAKING ASSEMBLY

Friday September 6

Molly McKinley Jake Wamsley

Lacey-Rose Campbell Tyler Ellis

Sophie Blayden Annabelle Saunders

Liam Atkins Emily Maunder

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,

SCHOOL VISIT Mr Frank Potter, Executive Director, School Performance will be visiting Willow Tree Public School on Tuesday 10 September for a short stop on his way back to Sydney. Mr Potter’s experience as an educational leader ranges from teacher in charge of a small rural school, executive positions, curriculum advisory roles, Principal, Director and now Executive Director.

2019 KINDER BUDDIES Our Kinder Buddy program will commence on Tuesday 10 September. Each year the Pre-School children are invited to participate in lessons with students from the 5-6 class. This program is particularly aimed at students who will be commencing Kindergarten in 2020 to help them to transition to big school.

2020 KINDERGARTEN

ENROLMENTS We are now accepting enrolments for 2020 Kindergarten. If you have a child or know of anyone with a child ready to start Kinder in 2020 please call into the office to collect an enrolment package. A Kinder Information morning will be held at school on Thursday October 24.

REGIONAL ATHLETICS Congratulations to Dylan, Jake, Blake, Kyle, Cody, Holly, Cooper, Kent, Latoyah, Hayley and Calum who have been selected to represent Quirindi Zone at the North West Regional Athletics carnival in Tamworth on Friday 13th September. Please make sure permission notes together with entry fee are returned to the office by Friday 6th September. Good luck team!

LIFE EDUCATION VAN –

HEALTHY HAROLD Due to the ‘Healthy Harold’ presenter being ill, the Life Education Program will not take place this week. Students will get to experience Healthy Harold on Thursday October 23. Please ensure permission notes are returned this week.

K/1/2 – EXCURSION – DUBBO ZOO

Our K/1/2 excursion to Dubbo Zoo is a little over three weeks away! How exciting! Students are super excited and already discussing which animals they can’t wait to see. A note with finer details will be sent home in the coming days, including an option of where you would like your child/ren picked up from. Please ensure this note is returned to the office.

REGIONAL SPELLING BEE Good luck to Molly, Miles and Zac who will be competing in the Regional Spelling Bee finals to be hosted at Westdale Public School in Tamworth tomorrow. Good luck everyone.

CANTEEN WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4

Canteen: Jules & Leah Cooking: Sally

BREAKFAST CLUB Breakfast club will resume this Thursday as normal.

PERMISSION NOTES A reminder that the following permission notes have been sent home. Thank you for returning them by the due dates to ensure students do not miss out on opportunities and to assist with our organisation. Notes – Who for - Due Date…

Intensive Swimming Interest – Year 2-6 students Due: Friday 13th September CAPERS – All CAPERS participants Due: Friday 20th September Regional Athletics – selected students Due: Friday September 6

MURRURUNDI Junior Touch Football

Played weekly Term 4 2019 & Term 1 2020

Thursday 5-6pm – Starts October 17th

Ages 6 – 12 Registration day

Friday September 6th 3.30-4.30pm

At football field grandstand Registration fee - $20 (payable

upon registration) For enquiries contact

Sheree Johnson 0428 352 329 Marty Wilson 0428 659 660