Woodburn Public School

Shane’s Simplicities...... End of term

This Friday brings to an end a very busy term. The last 9 weeks have passed us by very quickly, with many events having taken place across the school. School will resume for STAFF on Monday 14 July, with STUDENTS resuming school on Tuesday 15 July. I trust that all students, families and staff have a

relaxing break before we return for another busy and productive term ahead.

Marshall at State HockeyMarshall Brown is competing in the State Hockey Championships in Canberra this week. Yesterday they played North West in apalling conditions (freezing cold, rain & wind) and won 5 - 1. Their second game they lost to Western 5 - 0. Marshall was named Players’ Player in this game! This morning they played against Sydney East and won 5 - 1 with Marshall scoring a goal! Love your work Marshall!!

Mrs SimpsonA few weeks ago Mrs Naomi Simpson was advised to commence her leave pending the birth of the next member of the Simpson family. Naomi had hoped to see out the entire term, but sometimes things just don’t go to plan. On behalf

For Your Diary Week 9 23 - 27 JuneFri Red Nose Day Gold Coin Donation Merit Assembly 2:15pm Last day of Term 2Week 1Term 3, 14 - 18 JulyMon Staff returnTues Students returnFri Mid Richmond Athletics Carnival @ Evans River K-12Next P & C MeetingMonday 28 July @ 6:30pm

email: woodburn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.woodburn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Week 9 Term 2 Wednesday 25 June 2014

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of the staff, students and community I wish Naomi and her family all the best as they await the arrival of their newest family member.

Mrs Simpson’s leave means that there will be some changes to how library operates in Term 3. Library days will move from Monday to Tuesday, and from Thursday to Wednesday. Mrs Mander and Mrs Duncan will continue to share the teaching duties of class 1-2D, whilst also sharing in the management and operation of the school library also.

Merit AssemblyThis coming Friday afternoon will be the date of our Term 2 Merit Assembly, commencing at 2:15pm. Parents and community members are welcome to join us for this end of term recognition assembly.

Semester 1 ReportsReports will be issued to students this week outlining progress that has been evidenced throughout the first half of this year. Parents will be given the opportunity to meet with teachers early next term to discuss these reports and look at future directions for student development.

Student reports are one means of sharing information with parents, and are best backed up through a conversation between parents and teachers. Please keep an eye out for parent-teacher meetings early next term.

P&C Golf DayCongratulations to the members of the P&C Fundraising Committee and all who assisted them in holding a very successful golf day last Sunday. These people put a lot of time and energy into activities that ultimately support our school and our students. Congratulations and many thanks to all involved!

Headlice Can all families please make an effort to check their child/ren’s hair for lice through the holidays, and treat if necessary. It would

be great if we could start the term “lice free”!

Until next week….

Athletics CarnivalWell done to all of our students. The two day event was a great success and we now look forward to the Mid-Richmond Carnival on Friday 18 July 2014 at Evans River K-12. Notes will be sent home on Thursday to all students who made the team.

Four records were broken at our recent Athletics Carnival. Congratulations to:Chloe Trustum 11yrs 200m 36.07sec (previous record 36.19 in 2005)Chloe Trustum 11yrs Discus 20.05 (previous record 19.92m in 2000)Waylon Caldwell Junior Discus 18.84m (previous record 16.62m 2008)Samuel Ticknor Junior High Jump1.12m (previous record 1.10m in 2005)

Susan JohnstonSports Co-Ordinator

Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition

Last Monday, 16 June, Samuel Ticknor, Damien Rojcevic, Kyla Smith and Jack Ramirez-Sheen, represented out school in the local final for this competition at Alstonville.

The standard of speeches was very high and we can all be very proud of the way our students performed, particularly in the impromptu speech section.

Congratulations should also go out to every student who put up their hand to try out for this event and improved their public speaking skills as a result.

Great Shades of Meaning Sentences from 1-2D (Magic)

AshleyThe enchanted forest was dark and with every step it was getting scarier and scarier.

CharlieThe wizard used sorcery to start the fire.

AmyThe little girl saw some devilry.

DrewI played jokes on him and then he laughs and I scare him.

TajThe people walked to the wizard and he enchanted their weapons.

P & C Golf DayA fabulous day was had by all at the Golf Day on Sunday. Winners on the day were:1st Team Fletcher2nd Team Mason3rd Team Baildon4th Team PerkinsLast Team DuncanNearest the Pin2/11 C Pride5/14 S Doyle9/18 L Lewis-Hughes

Raffle1st Gretta McConnell2nd Justin Skaines3rd Don Skaines

$3 Square1st Margie Mayes2nd Murray Cornelius

$5 Square1st Lyn Blake (Jeep)

Canteen RosterRostered Weeks Monday

9 am - 2:30 pmFriday

9 am - 2:30 pmFriday (lunch prep) only

10 am - 12 noonWks 1 & 6 Jessica Hyde Sam & Rachel Trustum Jessica HydeWks 2 & 7 Lisa Cottle HELP Kim Skaines & Michelle

StewartJessica Hyde

Wks 3 & 8 Tammi Davis HELP Natalie Piggott HELP Jessica HydeWks 4 & 9 Amanda Pearce & Gemma

GayJessica Hyde HELP Samantha Trustum

Wks 5 & 10 Samantha Trustum & Jennifer Merton

Jennifer Merton & Jessica Hyde

Samantha Trustum

Wk 11 Jessica Hyde HELP Sam & Rachel Trustum Jessica Hyde

STOP PRESS: FULL MENU NOW AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS!

Special: Yummy Drummies $1 eaNew: Sakata Rice Crackers BBQ Flavour 80c

Hot Food only available at lunch. New prices are now in effect. REMINDER - BROWN PAPER BAGS ARE 10C EACH IF NOT BROUGHT FROM HOME! Please have your money securely placed in your lunch bag! Parent Helpers for the next week are in bold. Thanks for your ongoing help - we really appreciate you! If you cannot make it on your rostered day it is up to you to find a replacement. Any ideas for canteen PLEASE come along to our next P & C Meeting!

We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses who have generously donated prizes to this fundraiser. We sincerely appreciate your support of our fabulous school.

Alison & Bill Smith Beachside Bargains- Evans Head

Café Capello- Lismore Carol Smithers

Country Crumbs Bakery- Casino Cudgen NurseryDonna Trustum

Evans Head Soul Pattinson ChemistFirst National Real Estate- Evans Head

George Gooley’s BallinaHair & Beauty by the Beach- Evans Head

IGA- Evans HeadIGA- Woodburn

JadeCoral Photography- Evans HeadKim Skaines

Kazmin HumphrisLeading Edge Video- Evans Head

Lismore Event CinemasLyn Blake

Metcalf’s Meats- Evans Head Mick & Sue Jarrett

Muzza’s Milk Bar- Evans Head Organi Grow

R&J Batteries- Justin Skaines Ramada Hotel- Ballina

Rebecca Mander Riverview Café- Woodburn

Rob Mander Electrican Shane Fletcher Toni McConnell

Trent & Melissa Brown Woodburn Newsagents Woodburn Pharmacy

Woodburn/Evans Head Golf Club

Thank you to all players for participating in our golf day and to all the volunteers who have helped make this day a success. We really appreciate your support!

Student BankingSchool Banking is on each Friday morning. If you haven’t opened an account and would like to, please drop into the office.

Lyn BlakeCOORDINATOR

UniformsNEW Hooded Jumpers now in stock - $25 ea, sizes 6 - 16 available. Small & medium adult size school shirts have arrived - these are $20 each.Kim SkainesUNIFORM COORDINATOR

Community StuffPlaygroup at Woodburn Public School

Every Thursday (during school terms) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Come along for a fun morning. We have a great facility with plenty of toys and games. It’s very informal - a chat and morning tea while the kids play. It’s open to Mums, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas and Carers.

Don’t Miss this OpportunityBallina Basketball Association presentsC J BRUTON – BASKETBALL CLINICSOUTHERN CROSS SCHOOL STADIUM-EAST BALLINA Participants will receive 2 days of expert coaching under the guidance of former AUSTRALIAN BOOMER and NBL-New Zealand Breakers point Guard. C J Bruton aspires to share his experience and knowledge of OUR GAME. Two session ONLY – 30 athletes per sessions – register earlyWed 9 July U12’s u 14’s - 9:00 am-4:00 pm $50:00Thurs & Fri 10 & 11 July Under 16’s –18’s - 9:00 am-4:00 pm $75:00. C J will also include education for any coaches wishing to be part of these clinics, all welcome.

Sandwiches and fruit provided each day for lunch as participants are required to stay within the confines of the facility. Those with special dietary requirements will have to supply their own lunch.

Participants must register and pay by 6 July 2014, Under 12 & U14’s $50 Under 16 & 18’s $75. Two or more in the immediate family $10 discount for second child. WANT more information Call on Eva on 0428874346 or Steve 66867962

Richmond Valley Swimming Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday 25 August, 6pm at the Evans Head

Aquatic Centre. All club members are welcome and encouraged to come along. Nomination forms will be available from the pool and are due in by Monday 12 August. Nomination forms can be dropped back to the pool office. All positions are open for nomination.June BlunnPublicity OfficerRichmond Valley Swimming Club.

It’s That time Again!Tax Help Program provides trained volunteers who will do your simple tax return for you FOR FREE. Tax Help will be offered out of the Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre from Mid July until October 2014. Please phone our office on 02 6682 4334 for appointment times and dates as places are limited.

Amy Gabriel & Candice Gifford Photography

are offering families of Woodburn Public school a special deal on our packages. Get a 20% discount simply by liking our page on facebook and giving this code when you message us for a quote (code WPS).

Sport and Recreation Kids’ holiday camps are designed to give children a fantastic time and their parents peace of mind knowing their children are well looked after and safe away from home. Winter camps start from $45 per day and include skiing/snowboarding, cooking, fishing, mountain biking plus all the traditional favourites. To find out more call 13 13 02 during business hours or visit www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/camps.

NAIDOC Family Movie Night in Evans Head

You are invited to attend a Mid Richmond Celebration of NAIDOC WEEK on Wednesday 16th July at 5.30pm at Evans River School, under cover on concrete so remember to bring your camp chairs, cushions and blankies. Fresh hot soup and BBQ available.

Brought to you by the Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre and proudly sponsored by the Richmond Valley Council our NAIDOC family movie night will feature short films made by Aboriginal people from all over the country – some are funny, some are informative, some are thought provoking and some are just wonderful. There will also be guest performances and a special premiere viewing of a locally made film produced by the Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre of last year’s NAIDOC Painting Poles project.

Did You Know• One puffer fish contains enough poison to

kill 30 people.• 85% of plant life is found in the ocean.• The names of all continents both start and

end with the same letter.• The only continent with no active volcanoes

is Australia.• The longest street in the world is Yonge

street in Toronto Canada measuring 1,896 km.

Wear red on Friday 27th June.

Bring in a gold coin and help support kids & SIDS.

You will go in the draw to win a fantastic red furry prize.

Red Nose Day