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D A T E C L A I M E R S :

From the Principal’s Desk

WoodLinks Newsletter 01 May 2019

Only Our Best,

Everyone,

Everyday

STATE SCHOOL

WOODLINKS

Only Our Best, Everyone, Everyday

ASSEMBLY

Every Mon 2.15pm YR 3-6

Every Fri 9.00an 1—2

Playgroup in the Hall

Tue and Thur 9:00am

Fri 03rd May

Junior Athletics Carnival

9.10am—12.30pm

Mon 06th May

Labour Day public holiday

Fri 17th May

Walk Safely to School Day

2019 Uniform Shop Hours

Mondays 8.15—9am

Wednesdays 3.10—3.45pm

EFTPOS AVAILABLE

Welcome back to term 2. This term is an extremely busy term and will go quickly

with the many public holidays throughout the term. Please keep your eye out for

key dates on the Website and QParents as well as in the newsletter to ensure you

don’t miss out.

As winter approaches school uniform matters arise in relation to jumpers and

warmer clothing in general. Please ensure your child/ children are wearing jumpers

and tracksuit pants aligned to the school uniform. I have seen many haircuts after the

holiday period that also do not fit the dress code. Please consider that holidays are

only a short period of time and haircuts that are not appropriate for school may not

have time to grow out.

I am still seeing many of our parents cross the road in areas that do not have a

crossing and many of our students are copying. Late last term I received a call from a

concerned citizen that many students were also crossing at the main road where

there was no crossing and that two were almost hit by a car. I ask you to be vigilant

and set the example for our students.

The Walking School Bus will not be running this term. This relies very heavily on the

generosity of teachers giving their time and unfortunately our staff are committed to

breakfast club and unable to sustain both. We apologise for any inconvenience this

may cause.

We are looking forward to a great term and working with you to ensure an

enjoyable term.

NAOMI MEERWALD

ACTING PRINCIPAL

Only Our Best, Everyone, Everyday

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Vicki Caldow

PRINCIPAL

Only Our Best, Everyday, Everyone

S c h o o l B a n k i n g

PBL NEWS


Welcome back! Last term our students worked hard on establishing routines and expectations at

WoodLinks, particularly around what it means to be safe.

This term our behaviour focus is around what it means to have a growth mindset. Our students will

spend time learning about topics such as empathy and resilience and developing their skills in managing

their emotions both In and out of the classroom. Our lessons begin this week with an introduction to

growth mindset self-talk.

Don’t forget to check in with your students throughout the term as we continue to LEARN,

CHANGE and DEVELOP!

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NEWS FROM THE YEAR 2 COHORT


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JUNIOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL—FRIDAY 03RD MAY

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POSITION VACANT


WoodLinks State School Cleaner required: 2 positions 1 x 13 hrs/wk and 1 x 15hrs/wk.

Split shift am and pm . Permanent Applications close: 8 May 2019

The successful applicant may be subject to a probationary period and must be eligible to obtain a suitability card from Blue Card Services. Application package and Position Description are available from the school office. Further information - contact Michelle Mills Business Manager 3381 4666. Send applications to WoodLinks State School, WoodLinks Way, Collingwood Park 4301 or Email:

[email protected]

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Vicki Caldow

PRINCIPAL




Do you struggle to find the funds for Excursions / Incursions / SRS?

Do you receive Centrelink Payments?

If so: are you aware that you can set up a deduction from your Centrelink fortnightly payments to

come to the school? If you are interested in finding out more or how to set up this deduction please

come into the office. We are also awaiting discussion with the P&C to see if it can include Uniforms

and book packs (obviously a credit amount would be required before being able to use these funds

for this).

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ADMIN/FINANCE NEWS

School Banking day for WoodLinks is Wednesday - so ensure your child’s bank books

are handed into their Classroom teachers which will then be placed into the

classrooms silver satchel.

Please ensure that you have completed both the banking slip and deposit stub and

have included the student number. If you have made 10 deposits remember you are

eligible to claim a reward. Rewards can only be claimed once a term.

If you would like to sign up for school banking or find our more information go to the

website shown above.

SCHOOL BANKING

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Vicki Caldow

PRINCIPAL



MUSIC DEPT NEWS


Strings News

Well done to all of our year 3 strings students on your fantastic concert and workshop day in the last week of

term 1. I am very proud of all of your efforts. This term on June 17 and 18 the year 4-6 strings students will be

participating in a two day strings workshop at Springfield Central SHS.

Are you in year 3 and wish to learn a cello?

The school has a cello available for hire for a year 3 student. If you would like your child to participate in the

strings program this year please email Mrs. Sullivan on [email protected]

All year 3 students are able to hire an instrument for their first year of learning from the school.

mailto:[email protected]

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A b s e n c e L i n e

Remember if your child is going to be away please call the

Absence Line: 3381 4688

and leave a message stating child's name / class / and brief reason.

(ie—sick/doctors appointment etc)

a reason MUST be left or the absence will be recorded as

UNEXPLAINED


U n i f o r m S h o p

Admin News

SMS Notification

If your child is away from school for an unexplained reason, you will receive an SMS notifying you. Please ensure you

reply back (before 3pm) to the message with a reason for the students absence do not include any emoji's or pictures

as these cannot be read. Do not reply to the SMS after 3pm, you will be required to contact the school the next day or

send in a note about the absence. If you can’t return the SMS you must phone the school with a valid reason.

Remember that if your child is not in class by 9am when the rolls are marked, they are required to obtain a late slip

from the office. Without this they will be marked as absent and you will receive an SMS.

Please only reply to sms that are sent to you. DO NOT use this number for any other messages or to put in

future absences.

Monday 8.15 - 9.00am and Wednesday 3.10 - 3.30pm

We now have EFTPOS facilities available in the Uniform shop.

Can you help out in the uniform shop? If so, please see Melissa in the uniform shop.

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Vicki Caldow

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