Wentworthville Public School QUALITY TEACHING TO MAXIMISE STUDENT LEARNING

Term 1 Week 11 2017 Newsletter

70 - 100 Fullagar Rd WENTWORTHVILLE NSW 2145 Australia Phone: 02 9631 8529 Fax: 02 9896 3079

Website: www.wentwthvil-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: wentwthvil-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Student Portal: http://portal.det.nsw.edu.au

Wonderful happenings at Wenty—Harmony Day!

In Week 9 our school and community celebrated Harmony Day. Mrs Gill and her team organised a

marvellous event and it was so pleasing to see so many students participate in the day and celebrate

their cultural heritage. We had two marvellous dance performances by 10 girls doing a Bollywood item

and all of Kindergarten performing a song and dance that Mrs Hatter has been teaching the students

during their Creative Arts lessons.

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From the Principal – Denise Lockrey

An excerpt from my 2017 Harmony Day Principal Address …

“…Welcome to our celebration of Harmony Day 2017 at WPS.

Thank you for coming parents and being a part of today – despite the

weather! Thank you students for getting into the spirit of Harmony Day

and coming in your national dress of your country or a touch of orange – Harmony Day’s colour!

In 2017 the theme of Harmony Day is ‘Strength

in Harmony ’. Harmony Day celebrates Austral-

ia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness,

respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

It gives us the opportunity as a community to:

Celebrate our cohesive, culturally diverse

society

Promote inclusiveness

Respect each other’s heritage and

Develop a sense of belonging

We have a community here at school who were either born in Australia or born overseas and now call

Australia home. We have the opportunity to promote respect, exhibit tolerance and develop our

understanding of cultural diversity. We have students / families from 92% Language Backgrounds Other than

English (LBOTE) and we are represented by over 40 languages, with Tamil, Gujarati and Hindi and as the top

3 languages spoken within our community.

This is indeed our strength as a school! …”

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ANZAC Day Assembly – A time to reflect and remember

Today we were led by our wonderful student leaders in our important ANZAC assembly here at

Wentworthville Public School. We were joined by special guests and students from each class laid a

wreath in remembrance. It provided us a time to remember those who have served our country.

This is a gift from Mr Brian Furner to the

school. A picture for our school library.

ANZAC day is gaining greater significance

across the nation. Each year the number of those attending ANZAC

day ceremonies across the country is steadily increasing. The

number of ceremonies has increased not just in Australia or Gallipoli,

but across the world where Australian troops are posted.

Next term on the first Tuesday, April 25, will be the day we celebrate

ANZAC day. We will all come back to school on the following day

Wednesday – April 26.

I encourage you to be present at ceremonies or at least watch the Sydney ANZAC march on the TV –

and get a sense of all the people who have gone before us.

Let us remember:

war is never celebrated; and

let us be thankful for those who have bravely served our country and courageously fought for our

freedoms and the things we value in this great country.

Lest we forget

PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS

WEEKS 10 & 11

Name Class Name Class

Rachit KV Guneet 2S

Siya KR Chloe 2S

Ridhi KV Sharveya K/1C

Marwa KR Maia 1G

Samanvi 1B Manasvi 2S

Sadaf 1B Ashika Ashok 4/5S

Harshvardhan 2WS Nihitha 4/5S

Sashank 3M Vaidehi 4/5S

Neha 4J Tulika 4J

Krish 4J *** ***

This year Stage 2 will be going to Camp Yarramundi.

This will a two day, one night ADVENTURE! This camp

reinforces programs studied at school and will develop your

child’s social, physical and emotional development. It complements our PD/H/PE

program at school.

Students will be engaged in a variety of activities both outdoors and indoors which seek to improve their

self esteem, independence, leadership skills and appreciation of nature.

Students learn to work as part of a team, develop friendships and develop habits for an active healthy

lifestyle. This will be a memorable and rewarding experience for your child.

Stage 2 teachers are excited about this wonderful opportunity we are providing for every child in Stage 2.

This camp will occur on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th September 2017. The cost of this camp will be

$187.00 per student - all inclusive.

To secure a place for your child you will need to complete the permission note and pay a deposit of

$30.00. If you would like to view the note, please go to the ’School Notes’ section of the school website.

In Week 10 Stage 3 conducted three-way interviews to enable students to set their own goals for the

year. To enable us to improve future three-way interviews we would appreciate your feedback.

Parents of Stage 3 students please go to the link below to complete the survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHZTXJP

Notes in bags this week:

1. Autumn 17 –School Holiday Activity Guide (City Parramatta)

2. Stage 3 Edmodo page – Stage 3 students only

From the Learning and Support Team

The Learning and Support Team regularly get asked by parents “How can I help my child with reading

at home?” This is an excellent question to ask because reading is a fundamental skill that is used

across all key learning areas. Regardless of your child’s current reading level or age we encourage all

parents to read with their children every day. This may include many things:

Reading a book with your child

Reading a book to your child

Having your child read to you

Reading from the internet

Talking with your child about what they are reading

Reading information in the environment on your way home

Visit the local library to explore a wide variety of books

Read in English and in your home language

By taking an active role in your child’s reading activities you are promoting positive reading habits

which will stay with them for the rest of their lives and support continually development of reading

skills. Please read the article later on in this newsletter with some tips for ‘reading with your child at

home’ from the school A to Z website. Please take a moment to read it and enjoy reading with your

child.

This year the support unit staff are taking part in the Walk for Autism to raise funds for Autism Spectrum

Australia. Each staff member will attempt to walk 10,000 steps a day which is approximately 8 kilometres

between the 2nd and 9th of April. The funds raised will help provide support services for young people

with Autism and their families. People with Autism are some of the most amazing people you will ever

meet and we are proud to not only raise funds to support them but help raise awareness of Autism.

Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects, among other things, the way an individual

relates to his or her environment and their interaction with other people. As a team we are privileged to

work with students with Autism and see firsthand the inspirational contributions they make to the

Wentworthville Public School community. If you see the team in their green shirts stop by to ask how

they are going and if you would like to donate you can follow this link to Team Wenty.

Thank you for your support.

Hi everyone,

It is school photo time.

On Thursday 6 April (Term 1 Week 11)Class photos, single photos and sibling photos will be taken. Girls

are to be dressed in Summer uniform, white socks and black school shoes and boys are to be dressed in

grey pants, school shirt, grey socks and black school shoes.

In Term 2, Week 4, Monday 15 May, the Sporting groups and special groups will be taken. This is when

the whole school photos will be taken as well. Students are to wear sports uniform – for sporting groups or

winter uniform for other groups.

Money envelopes and how to pay

Money envelopes have been sent home and instructions on how to pay is on the envelope.

PLEASE PAY THE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER DIRECTLY at www.theschoolphotographer.com.au

Do not pay through our school system. All envelopes MUST be brought in on the day of the photos

Thursday 6 April, Term 1, Week 11 either empty with an online payment receipt number or cash in the

envelope. Your teacher will only collect empty envelopes with receipts numbers up until photo day.

They will not collect cash.

Sibling photos

If you would like sibling photos then you can pick up an envelope at the school office. These photos will

be taken on Thursday 6 April (Term 1 Week 11) please bring in the Sibling photo envelope on the day.

Thank you

Ms Moorhouse and The Photo Team

School Photos 2017 –

TOMORROW!!!!

P&C Executive Committee 2017

I wish to thank the outgoing P&C Committee of 2016 who tirelessly served our school

community and partnered with the school to bring about positive changes. Thank

you.

I would like to introduce the 2017 P&C Committee and look forward to working with them in 2017.

Denise Lockrey, Principal

President: Mrs Felicity Furner (nee Callow)

Vice President: Mrs Sharron Smith

Vice President: Mrs Thushjanthy Ramasundar (Thushy Ram)

Treasurer: Mr S Fredrick Thinesh

Secretary: Mrs Leanne Keighley

Mother's Day is fast approaching and we will be holding the

Mother's Day Stall in Term 2. There will also be a raffle going with

the Mother's Day stall. Make sure you look at the prizes available

on the posters around the school. Tickets are $1 each or 3 for $2.

In Term 2, the Uniform shop will be open

Week 1 - Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am to 9:30am

Week 2 - Monday and Thursday 8:30am to 9:30am

Week 3 - Monday and Thursday 8:30am to 9:30am

Week 4 onwards - Mondays 8:30am to 9:30am

The P&C Committee meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Feel free to come and join us and

see how you are able to help us to help the kids. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you have questions or would like to give suggestions, please don't hesitate to email us on

wentworthvillepandc@gmail.com

Felicity Furner

President - Went- worthville P&C Com-

mittee

COMPONENT 2 – Social and Emotional Learning

Each week a useful article will appear in the newsletter to assist parents in

developing their child’s social and emotional skills. This term students have learnt

about the five social and emotional competencies:

1. Self-awareness - The ability to accurately recognise one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and

how they influence behaviour. The ability to accurately assess one’s strengths and limitations, with a

well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a “growth mindset.”

2. 2. Self-management - The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in

different situations by effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. The

ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals.

3. Social awareness - The ability to take the perspective of and empathise with others, including those

from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

4. Relationship skills - The ability to establish and maintain healthy and

rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. The ability to

communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate

social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when

needed.

5. Responsible decision-making - The ability to make constructive choices

about personal behaviour and social interactions based on ethical standards

and safety concerns The realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and a considera-

tion of the well-being of oneself and others.

Wentworthville Public School Term 2 - 2017

Term

Two

MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SAT

SUN

Week

1

24 April

School

Development

Day

(No Students)

25 April

ANZAC DAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

26 April

Students return

for Term 2

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

27 April

K-2 Cricket

Australia Clinic 9-

12.30pm

SMARTBOX

Archiving

28 April

29

30

April

2 1 May

2 May

Xenontech Day

WPS Cross Coun-

try

K-2 and 3-6

3 May

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

P&C Mtg 6pm

4 May

K-2 Cricket Austral-

ia Clinic 9-12.30pm

5 May

Stage 3 Incursion

in hall ‘Journey to

the Desert” –Chris

Olsen

6

7

May

3 8 May

9 May

NAPLAN

(Year 3 and 5)

10 May

NAPLAN

(Year 3 and 5)

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

11 May

NAPLAN

(Year 3 and 5)

12May

13

14

May

4 15 May

School Family

Photos - group /

sport /family

16 May

Xenontech Day

ICAS(am) –Digital

Technologies

10am School Tour

17 May

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

18 May

K-2 Cricket Austral-

ia Clinic 9-12.30pm

Zone Cross Coun-

try –Paterson

Reserve Quakers

Hill

Student Leader-

ship Conference –

Sydney Olympic

Park

19 May

20

21

May

5 22 May

23 May

24 May

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

25 May

K-2 Cricket

Australia Clinic

9-12.30pm

Cancer Council

Biggest Morning

Tea (Staff)

26 May

27

28

May

6 29 May

30 May

Xenontech Day

ICAS –Science

Stewart House

Bag Collection

31 May

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

1 June

2 June

3

4

June

7

5 June

6 June

7 June

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

P&C Mtg 6pm

8 June

9 June

10

11

June

8

12 June

Queen’s

Birthday

13 June

Xenontech Day

14 June

ICAS (am) –Writing

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

ICAS (pm) Spelling

15 June

Stage 2 Excursion

–Botany Bay

School Tour 2pm

16 June

17

18

June

9

Sydney

North

Dance

Festi-

val

19 June

Stage 3 Peer Support

Training –Day 1

20 June

Stage 3 Peer Support

Training –Day 2 and

Peer Support lunch

21 June

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

Stage 2 Excursion –

Botany Bay

22 June

23 June

24

25

June

10

Sydney

North

Dance

Festi-

val

26 June

27 June

Xenontech Day

28 June

SiSA Fundamental

Movement K-6

29 June

30 June

1

2

July

Hols 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8

9

July

10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15

16

July