A Word or Two from the Principal

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Throughout this Bulletin the term parent means parent, guardian and care provider.

South Wagga Public School Established 1892

COMING EVENTS

Term 1 February

Mon 9 Stage 3 Parent Information Session Stage 1 Parent Information Session Tues 10 Stage 1 Swimming Progam Begins Kinder Parent Information Session Thurs 12 Stage 2 Parent Information Session Wed 18 P&C Meeting 7pm Fri 20 Stage 3 Borambola Excursion Tues 24 Foundation Day Assembly Fri 27 Clean Up Australia Day MARCH Wed 18 P&C AGM & General Meeting 7pm Mon 23 Stage 2 Parent/ Teacher Interviews Wed 25 Stage 1 Parent/ Teacher Interviews Thurs 26 School Photos Stage 1 Parent/ Teacher Interviews Fri 27 Ball Games

APRIL Wed 1 Stage 3 Parent/ Teacher Interviews Tue 21 Athletics Carnival

Welcome to the Week 2 South Wagga Bulletin.

Last Friday the students elected the 2015 South Wagga Sports Captains and I would like to

congratulate the following students on their election. Sam Stening and Harriet Wicks (Banksia),

Tessa Newton and Tully Forbes (Wattle) and Meg Callaghan and Ethan Weidemann (Waratah).

Kindergarten 2015 started on Monday and it has been a very smooth and hassle free

introduction to their learning at South Wagga Public. A highlight once again in 2015 has been

the excellent leadership and support shown towards the kindergarten students by their Year 6

Buddies. The Year 6 Buddy program at South Wagga has been successfully operating at South

Wagga for many years and is held in high esteem by all involved.

On Wednesday the prospective School Parliamentarians were elected by the primary students. I

would like to congratulate all the students who ran for a position in the school parliament. The

Parliamentarians along with the Sports Captains and School Captains will be presented with their

badges at the Foundation Day Assembly on Tuesday 24 February.

The 2015 South Wagga Swimming Carnival held yesterday was another very successful school

sporting event. Many thanks to all the parent helpers and staff for their efforts on the day in

helping to make the carnival such a success. Special thanks to Mr. Brodie for his organisation and

planning of the swimming carnival. Congratulations to Waratah on being the champion team on

the day.

In closing I would like to remind all parents that the school car park is a no go area for students

and parents. Please don’t take a short cut through the car park with your child as children and

car parks do not mix well. I also would like to remind all parents to set a good example for their

children by using the lights when crossing Edward Street. Parents with young children crossing

near the buses and between the buses are a serious accident waiting to happen.

It only takes a few extra minutes to walk to the lights and it will save your child’s life!!

Until next week

Greg

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140 Edward Street, WAGGA WAGGA 2650 Phone: (02) 6921 2947 Fax: (02)69 21 8746

PO Box 2005 Email: sthwagga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

South Wagga Kindergarten 2015

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Canteen Roster

Week 3 Term 1

Mon : Tracey Tues : CLOSED Wed Jess

Thur : Tracey Fri : Tracey & Jenny

Health Kids Fruit Slushies available from

Monday, 2 February. Cost $2.00

Canteen Helpers required for Fridays

please contact Tracey in the Canteen

Achievement Awards

KG: Aiden Upfield—A fantastic start to Kindergarten KJ: Ethan Cely—A great start to Kindergarten 1J: Laila Kennedy—Making thoughtful contributions to class discussions 1R Sarah Hardy—Great application to writing tasks 2D: Iona Judd—Improving her throwing and catching skills 2H: Ben Quinn—Great explanations during TEN testing 3/4C: Adam Linsell—A great start to Yr 3 & enjoying the challenge of learning Finbar Kennedy—Managing distractions & becoming absorbed in his learning 3/4L: Maeve Bailey—Being involved in class discussions Lilah Burkinshaw—Great report planning 3/4P: Martin Reid—Always using lovely manners Gabriel James—Excellent balances in PE 5/6B: Blayne Linsell—Great start to South Wagga Will Steed—A great start to the year 5/6C: Cooper Pavitt—A great start to South Wagga Hayden Cook—Being an enthusiastic class member 5/6S: Meg Callaghan—Classroom leadership Jasper Adams—Focused learning Library: Holly Williams 2H, Inigo Bardos 5/6S Special Awards: Cohen Benson 3/4L, Angus Banks 1J

How 2 Learn Awards

KG: Clover Irvin—Listening to instructions carefully KJ: Hamish Inglis—Listening to instructions carefully 1J: Cohen Jackson—Displaying perseverance in writing tasks 1R: Jace Lucas—Fantastic noticing of details 2D: Baden Windle—Trying hard to manage his distractions 2H: Jayla Cook—Being a thoughtful class member 3/4C: Maddison Pitstock—Absorbing herself in research project 3/4L: Bree Lawrence—Being absorbed in learning 3/4P: Amali Fitzhenry—Maturity and responsibility 5/6B: Zoe Williams—A brilliant start to the year 5/6C: Molly Shepherd—Being a responsible learner 5/6S: Milly Lucas—Managing her distractions Special Awards: Hugh Smith 3/4C, Dane Weidemann 1R

REMINDERS

Stage 1 Swim Program -$60 Notes & money due Mon 9 Feb

Stage 3 Borambola -$50. Notes & money due Mon 9 Feb.

Stage 3 T/Shirt - $33 Notes & money due Mon 23 Feb.

School Times

School starts at 9.20am with recess at 11.20am. All students will have a fruit

break at 10.20am. This will occur in the classrooms and we ask parents to

send along a small piece of fresh fruit or dried fruit – no fruit bars or juicy

fruits (oranges, nectarine, pears). Classes resume at 11.40am with lunch at

1.10pm. Afternoon lessons will commence at 2.05pm and finish at 3.20pm.

Kindergarten students will finish at 3.20pm.

School Bulletin -The Weekly School Bulletin will be sent home on a

Thursday.

Available from the

school office for $15.00

Clothing Pool

The clothing pool will be open

on Wednesdays 8.30am until

10.30am.

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South Wagga Public School Ski Team A few SWPS parents are investigating the possibility of putting a team of students together to compete in the NSW Interschool championships in 2015. We need at least four students who can ski a slalom course to make up a team (we can enter more than one team if we have the interest). Students can also participate on an individual basis to represent SWPS. The ACT-Southern NSW Interschools Championships is held in Perisher around the last week of July each year. The NSW State Interschools Championships is held in the third or fourth week of August. This event alternates yearly between Thredbo and Perisher. Of course all lift ticket, accommodation, travel expenses would be at the cost of the entrant (fundraising to cover some costs may be an option depending on the level of interest we generate). There may also be opportunities to run a few team training sessions at Mt Selwyn in the lead up to the Championships. Race entry fees are $40 per race, per competitor. There is a once only annual registration fee of $30 that is due at the Regional Championships. The fee includes event insurance, administration costs and non-voting membership of NSW Snowsports or SnowSports ACT. Please note that the entry fees do not include your lift ticket. For further information and to register your interest in this initiative, please contact Genevieve Fleming on 0414 848 846 or email genevieve_fleming@technologyonecorp.com

Age Champions—Senior Girls-Meg Senior, 11yrs Girls– Meg Mundy, Junior Girls - Abbey Senior,

Senior Boys –Luke Fellows, 11yrs Boys –Tom Prescott and Junior Boys - Masyn Pavitt

House Captains Wattle—Tessa Newton and Tully

Forbes

Banksia—Harriet Wicks and Sam

Stening

Waratah—Meg Callaghan and Ethan

Weidemann

Northcott Fundraising Committee invites all Bookworms to join us at a Literary Dinner with veteran political journalist, Barrie Cassidy when he introduces his new book, Private Bill : In Love and War in which he shares the private battles of his father, a WWII prisoner of war, and his mother, Myra, who, believing her husband dead, was also a prisoner of sorts with her own secrets.

Invites you to a literary

evening with Julian Cribb author of ‘The Coming Famine’ and ‘Poisoned Planet’ on Mon

9 February at Ebb and Flow Wholefoods Fitzmaurice Street,

Wagga 6.30pm for 7.00pm. $30 per person includes a buffet supper and refreshments and bookings are essential. Please contact Pennie Scott on 0427441107 or emailfounder@eatlocalthursday.org

Riverina Conservatorium Information Night An invitation to all current & prospective students & parents Tuesday 10 February 2015 7.30 pm in Bannister Room, RCM Sth Campus CSU, College Ave Turvey Park Please RSVP by Friday 6 February admin@rivconmusic.org.au or phone6925 3522

Wagga Wagga Junior Hockey - Come & Try Registration for New & Current Players Under 9’s up to Under 16’s. Tues 10, Wed 11 and Thurs 12 Feb (Week 3 Term1 2015)4.30pm to 530 pm @ Jubilee Park

Please contact Kate Wickson 0427000339 coolberry@bigpond.com for further details and to register your interest in attending. IT’S ON AGAIN! WAGGA’S MONSTER GARAGE SALE

Saturday 28th February 2015 - 7am to 3pm

Thousands of items all at bargain prices

Books, Clothes, Furniture, BBQ, Coffee shop, Bric-a-brac, Valuables, Cakes, Plants, Toys, Shoes, Silent Auc-tion, Car wash, Camping & Sports Gear … AND SO MUCH MORE

Don’t miss out. 154 TARCUTTA ST WAGGA Phone 0409 607 657

Meet your NSW Blues Heroes! Macquarie Sports & Cricket NSW Cricket Clinic Meet some of your NSW Blues heroes, take part in skills clinics and more. Saturday 14th Feb 4pm – 6pm, Robertson Oval, Wagga. To register or for more information contact luke.olsen@cricketnsw.com.au Come and join the fun! Wagga Wagga City Council is holding a ‘Welcome to Wagga Wagga’ event Event: Welcome to Wagga Wagga – for new residents to the City Date: Wednesday 1 April 2015 Time: 6pm – 7.30pm Venue: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Dress: Smart casual

DINNER WITH BARRIE CASSIDY

TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2015 6:30pm for 7.00pm START At THE COMMERCIAL CLUB

77 Gurwood St Wagga Wagga

Tickets $55All bookings at THE COMMERCIAL CLUB

Phone 6921 3012

P &C News Welcome to 2015! Thank you to the fabulous P&C and to everyone who contributed to the incredible success of raising $25000 last year!

This helped fund new playground equipment, classroom supplies, the operation of the South Wagga Canteen which is managed by the P&C, support sporting activities, and much more. I am privileged to volunteer with such an amazing and dedicated group of parents and grandparents.

The first P&C meeting for 2015 is

Wednesday, 18 February 7pm Staffroom

These meetings are for everyone involved with the school. They are an opportunity for parents and carers to help plan and guide things such as the selection of special projects, enhancements to make activities and events to plan, and help support the school and staff with the amazing job they do with education of our children. It is a fantastic opportunity to have your say and to help contribute to the school community, for all our children. We look forward to seeing as many members of the school community as possible, and all new parents to the school are welcome.

Please also note in your diaries

Wednesday 18 March 2015 P &C AGM 7pm

If you would like to chat about the P&C or ask any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. My contact details are available from the school office. We look forward to seeing you on the 18th!

Liz Whittaker , President P&C

“First Holy Communion classes for Catholic children Year 3 and upwards , will begin at 8.45am on Sun 8th Feb at St Michael’s Parish Centre, Johnston St. (Opp Cathedral) For enquiries contact Rev R Micallef on 6921 2164 or Sr Hannahri on 6931 0014.” “Confirmation Classes for Catholic Children in Year 6 will begin 8.45am on Sun-day 8th February at St Michael’s Parish Centre , Johnston St, Wagga (Opp Cathedral)”

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