A Message from our Principal Staffing Update Congratulations to Mr Lincoln, who through the merit selection process has been appointed to the position of Assistant Principal at Cooranbong PS, commencing in Term 1, 2019. While we are all very pleased about his worthy promotion, we will be extremely sad that he will be moving on from WWS at the end of 2018. On behalf of our school community, I would sincerely like to thank Mr Lincoln for his highly valuable contribution to our students over the past 3 years. We wish him all the very best of luck for the future. Recycling Theft Following the theft of plants from our school on National Tree Day earlier this year, frustratingly, our students and staff have again fallen victim to another example of inconsiderate behaviour. It is very hard to believe, but over the weekend, our collection of recycling bottles gathered by the students was taken from the school grounds. These bottles had been carefully bagged and were ready to be cashed in for a minor amount to contribute to our environmental program. It is disappointing that someone in the community would feel that it was acceptable to do this to our kids. Healthy Canteen School Canteens have to follow strict guidelines with…

regard to selling nutritious food for children. On Tuesday with regard to selling nutritious food for children. On Tuesday this week, our school was presented with an award for our exceptional compliance with the current regulations (12 months in advance of the due date I might add!). Thanks to the P&C and the canteen staff for their work in ensuring that our canteen is run so well. White Ribbon Day This Friday will be the first official White Ribbon Day at WWS. Respect and equality is a very important part of what we strive to teach our children here at WWS on a day-to-day basis. The students will be participating in a special assembly and doing specific activities in their classrooms. On the day, students are invited to wear a white t-shirt/shirt and offer a gold coin donation in support of the movement. All money raised will be donated directly to the White Ribbon Foundation and as with all of our fundraising events for charities, participation and donation is completely optional. Grandparents Day Next Monday December 3, WWS will host its annual Grandparents Day. Grandparents are invited to attend our school for classroom visits and performances, followed by spending recess time with the students. Tea, coffee and a light morning tea will be provided. Gold Rewards Day Excursion Congratulations to all of our students who attended the Gold Award day at Peninsula Leisure Centre on Monday and Tuesday. As expected, the students’ behaviour was exemplary and all enjoyed a fun time in the water and on the slide. Thanks to all staff who attended and to Mrs Lappan for organising the day. Homework Club Please be aware that no more Homework Club sessions will be run on Mondays between now and the end of the school year. Homework Club will recommence in the early stages of Term 1, 2019. Have a great week everyone Matt Barr Principal

Upcoming Events Friday, 30th November

White Ribbon Day – Wear a white T-shirt!

Monday, 3rd December Grandparents Day – 10am to 11.30am

Monday, 10th December Volunteers Morning Tea

Woy Woy South Public School The School Mall, WOY WOY NSW 2256

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Principal: Matt Barr Email: woywoysth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Date: Term 4, Week 7

Wednesday, 28th November

Respect | Responsibility | Relationships

Principal’s Award(s)

Merit Awards

Superstar Awards

Oz Tag Gala Day Congratulations to the students who represented Woy Woy South during the NRL Oz Tag Gala Day held last week at Adcock Park. Both teams played well throughout the day, showing great sportsmanship and respect to the referees and their opponents. Thank you to those Parents that helped out on the day with transport and supporting the teams. Year 2 – 3 Transition Information BIKES Our school follows RMS/Service NSW recommendations which suggest that students should not be permitted to ride their bikes to school until at least Year 3. Please be aware that not all Year 3 students have the maturity, road sense or skills to safely ride their bikes to school. This is a decision you must make as a parent. No child is to ride a bike to and from school without a helmet and bike riding inside the school grounds is not permitted for the safety of other students. All students needing to cross Ocean Beach Road must walk their bike from the school bike racks out to the crossing and then walk their bike across when the green man appears (following the directions of the teacher supervising). Once again, this is for their safety and the safety of other students who must follow the same route. Bikes are enclosed in a locked compound during the school day but students must bring a bike lock to secure their own bike within this area. Unfortunately, we do have people from outside the school who attempt to remove bikes. Children riding scooters must obey the same rules. Skateboards and in-line skates are not permitted at school. Miss King Assistant Principal (Stage 2) 2018 White Ribbon Day

This Friday Woy Woy South Public School will be holding our first ever White Ribbon Day. We are in the process of becoming a White Ribbon school, promoting respect and equality for everyone in the

community.

In the lead up to White Ribbon Day, the students at Woy Woy South Public School have been encouraged to show

KJ – Aspen KP – Emma KW – Indy 1A – Kaitlyn 1M - Cooper 2R – Jacob 2W – Amellia 3A – Eusoff 3/4P – Joshua

4G – Matilda 5P – Kayla 6O – Shania

KJ – Kurtis KP – Braxton KW – Jayden

1A – Indy 1M – Isabella 2R – India

2W – Aleeya 3A - Chloie 3/4P – Alexandria

4G – Harrison 5P – Keera 6O - Kaylee

Indy & Violet in KW with Mr.

Barr

Chloe in 2W with Mr. Barr for her terrific report on

Dinosaurs

respect by shaking hands regularly, speaking kindly, holding doors open for people and allowing the girls to enter the room first. On Friday we ask that the boys and girls support the cause by wearing a white shirt with a gold coin donation. All proceeds will be donated to White Ribbon Australia. Hopefully we see lots of white on the day!

The White Ribbon Team

P&C News

Uniform Shop Final weeks of school have arrived and our volunteers are preparing to close up shop for the year. Please be advised that during the month of December we will be closed on Friday mornings and open for sales on only two Monday mornings, the 3rd and 10th. Friday 14th we will open for COLLECTION ONLY of any last minute orders placed through our online store at quickcliq.com.au until 9.30am. We will re-open on the first day students return to school. Grey skorts in smaller sizes are currently out of stock. If you want one BEFORE school starts next year, please come and ask us to order for you as they can be delivered in days. New stock with a slightly different fit (more elastic waist) is expected Friday 1st February. Woy Woy South Public School P&C Facebook Page!!!

We have recently started a Woy Woy South Public School P&C Facebook Page so we can get messages to all our volunteers and parents as required. This page will be a source of Canteen specials, Volunteers needed for certain days, Reminders for meetings, Reminders for money/notes due to the RED P&C BOX, Uniform Shop Specials and opening times, and anything we need to get out to you. Feel free to ‘like’ our page and send us a message if you need any clarification or advice about upcoming events.

Splash of Colour

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, visited or participated in last Fridays amazingly fun day of Splash of Colour. Despite the wind the students all had an amazing time and we raised an unbelievable amount of money. Our coloured powder run had to be postponed and a new date will be set soon. Watch this space………….

Bakers Delight Fundraising – Starts This Week

During November and December we will be fundraising through Bakers Delight Umina. We will be sending home

order forms for fruit mince pies, lemon tarts, and Christmas Cakes. All funds raised will go towards our AVID organization tools for 2019.So keep an eye out or join our Facebook page- Woy Woy South Public School P&C for further updates and information.

School Banking

Hi Everyone, This Friday the 30th of November is our last day for the year to bank. It is also our last day to order rewards! If you are unsure of how many tokens you may have and would like to order just let us know what reward you would like. We will check if you have enough tokens on the system. Thank you all for a great year!

Uniform Shop-Monday and Friday 8.30am-9.30am

End of term opening hours:

Friday 30th November - Open 8.30-9.30am

Monday 3rd December - Open 8.30-9.30am

Friday 7th December - CLOSED

Monday 10th December - Open 8.30-9.30am

Friday 14th December - ONLINE COLLECTION ONLY

Online orders will be available throughout January and we will re-open every day, 8.30-9.30am of first week back at school.

The Black Crow Canteen

Have you seen our specials lately?? We are supporting our local Bakers Delight at Umina and selling Cheese and Bacon Rolls and Vegemite Scrolls on Wednesdays for just $1.50 each!!! (If you’re lucky there might be some left on Thursday too!) These are available before school, recess and lunch.

Jelly News!!!

We now make the jelly in our canteen using 99.9% Fruit Juice!! So the flavours are now

- Apple Blackcurrant or Green Apple

They taste just like the juices! Still only 80 cents a tub and now even better for you!!

Canteen Roster

Thursday 29th November -

Friday 30th November - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALL DATES!

Monday 3rd December -

Tuesday 4th December–

Wednesday 5th December –

Did you know you can order your child’s lunch online up until 9.15am that day??

You can order your children’s lunches online at Woy Woy South. Check it out at – www.quickcliq.com.au

Simple and easy to sign up.

Amanda and Jacqui – Canteen Phone No. 4341 7798

Gold Award Excursion Congratulations to the 150 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who

received a Gold Award for their hard work and positive attitude to school this year. On Monday, the 26th and Tuesday, the 27th, students made their way to the Peninsular Leisure Centre and

enjoyed participating in swimming activities, the water slide and the play equipment. The behaviour of all students was outstanding on

both occasions with many members of the public congratulating staff on the exceptional behaviour and manners of our students.

Well done Woy Woy South!