Congratulations to our rugby league team and Mr Sallustio for

Congratulations to our rugby league team and
Mr Sallustio for defeating Tweed Heads South
PS 18 – nil last Friday. It was a tremendous
effort for the boys to travel all the way to the
border and produce great football against a
quality team. A huge thank you to our supportive
parents and their families who made the long
journey north. Today our boys are playing the
winner of the North West NSW division Ross Hill
PS. I’m sure they will be doing themselves, their
coach and their school proud. Good luck boys.
We will be taking spectators from Years 5 and 6.
Children wearing the school hat and school
uniform will be able to attend. Numbers are
limited due to bus sizes.
Enrolling Now for Kindergarten 2014
We are currently taking Kindergarten enrolments
for 2014. If you have a child who turns 5 by July
31, 2014 then you need to complete an
enrolment form. Please feel free to visit our
school and collect an information pack including
an enrolment form from our friendly office staff.
It is helpful for us to receive these completed
forms by the end of Term 3 2013 so we can start
to plan our 2014 classes and make staffing
decisions. If you do not live in our School Zone
you will be required to complete an Out of Zone
enrolment form. If you are in this situation I
would advise you to submit your forms ASAP as
you will be placed on a priority list depending on
the date the form has been received at school.
If you have relatives or friends who have a child
commencing school next year please pass on
this message. New parents are welcome to
contact myself or Mrs Pelley our Deputy
Principal to discuss your child and/or what
Wauchope PS has to offer.
We will be hosting an Information Evening on
Tuesday 5 November in the school hall between
6:00pm and 7:00pm. This will include an
information session, school tour and light
supper. We are experimenting with hosting a
Playgroup every Tuesday and Thursday
afternoon where children can attend with their
parents between 1:45pm and 3:00pm in the old
school hall. One of our current Kindergarten
teachers will be on hand to talk to parents and
undertake fun activities with the children. Our
Kinder Start program where children come to
school each morning for a week will commence
on Monday 4 November.
There is also a wealth of information about WPS
on our school website:
www.wauchope-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Congratulations to our netball team who
defeated Narranga PS in Coffs Harbour. Thank
you coaches Mrs Newell and Mrs O’Reilly and to
our parents who assisted with travel and vocal
support.
Multicultural Public Speaking
Good luck to Ebony D who will travel to Armidale
on Monday to compete in the Regional final of
this tough competition. I know she will go well
and compete with distinction.
Josh G
Trai B
David H
Dale W-H
Carmen G
Jump Rope for Heart
On Tuesday
we had a
representative
from the Jump
Rope
for
Heart
Foundation to
launch
this
fund
raiser.
The entire school enjoyed a performance from
Kempsey East PS. The tricks they performed
were simply fantastic.
North Coast Athletics
Good luck to our 20 strong team who will
compete at the North Coast Athletics carnival in
Lismore on Friday 30 August. The results from
these children are listed below. Students who
are competing will need to have purchased a
Lower North Coast representative singlet.
However, relay teams wear their school shirt.
Ruby M
- 1st 100m, 1st Relay
Ebony D
- 2nd 100m, 1st Relay
Courtney P
- 3rd 100m, 1st Relay
Rhianna T
- 1st 100m, 1st 200m,
2nd 800m, 3rd long jump
Jade M
- 1st Relay
Emily W
- 3rd long jump, 1st shot put,
1st discus
Stella T
- 3rd shot put
Kimberley L
- 3rd shot put
Abbie T
- 3rd discus
Landon D
- 3rd 100m
Eli T
- 1st 100m, 2nd Relay
Lachlan W
- 4th 100m, 3rd 200m,
2nd Relay, 2nd high jump,
3rd discus
Jayden B
- 4th 100m, 2nd 200m,
3rd Relay
Jebb M
- 2nd Relay
Brayden S
- 2nd Relay
Bayley P
- 3rd Relay
Tony T
- 3rd Relay
Tahlia P
Cheryl W
Sam E
Connor F
Brayden M
- 2nd long jump
- 1st shot put, 1st discus
- 2nd shot put, 1st discus
- 3rd Relay
- 1st 100m, 1st long jump,
1st shot put
- 1st 100m, 2nd long jump,
1st shot put
- 2nd 100m, 1st 800m,
1st long jump, 2nd shot put
- 1st 100m, 1st 200m,
1st 800m, 1st long jump,
1st shot put
- 3rd 100m, 3rd long jump
- 4th 800m
Choir
Students participating in the Opera House choir
will be attending a Cluster Choir rehearsal next
Tuesday. Good luck boys and girls.
High School Band Visit
Students from Baulkham Hills HS will perform for
our children at 10am on Wednesday 21 August.
Rugby League 7s
Good luck to the boys participating in this Gala
day next Tuesday.
AFL Clinics
Thank you Mrs Sallustio for coordinating the
Aussie Rules clinics that were held on Monday.
A good time was had by all.
Cyberbullying - prevention tips for parents
The statistics around cyberbullying are sketchy,
mainly because it often goes unreported. What
we do know is that the likelihood of children
being bullied online or over the phone increases
as they get older and use technology more
frequently.
Find out more:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/cy
berbullying/say-no-to-cyberbullying
How much screen time?
‘Screen time' used to mean how many hours you
spent watching TV and playing on the computer.
However, with the growing number of digital
devices on offer today, the question of what
screen time means now is far more complex.
Find out more:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/us
ing-technology/screen-time
When lunch comes home ... again
Almost nine out of 10 Australian parents say
children's resistance is a major obstacle in their
efforts to provide a healthy diet, and in many
cases school lunches are one of the
battlegrounds. But it's a battle families can do
without and there are some simple steps to help
avoid it.
Find out more:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/foo
d/when-lunch-comes-homeagain
Eight ways to build your child's writing skills
Here are a few practical tips to help your child to
work out the best way to express themselves
through their writing.
Find out more:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homeworkand-study/english/english-tips/eight-ways-tosupport-your-childs-writing-skills
Benefits of team sports
If you want your child to grow up to be a
confident and well-adjusted adult, then team
sports may well be the answer. Playing a team
sport provides kids with important lessons in
personal values.
Find out more:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/fitn
ess/benefits-of-team-sports
-Cameron OsborneTuesday 20
 Rugby League Gala Day
 Stage 2 Assembly – Class 4/5VH
Wednesday 21
 K-2 Assembly – Class 2HL
Wednesday 28
 Father’s Day Stall
Thursday 29
 7pm Fete Meeting
Friday 30
 NC PSSA Athletics Carnival
September
Thursday 12
 P & C General Meeting
Week 5 Assembly Awards
Student of the Week
Tyson C – 4/5VH
Rugby League
Last Thursday the Wauchope P.S. Rugby
League team travelled all the way up to the
Queensland border to play Tweed Heads South
P.S. When we arrived at our destination, we all
checked into our accommodation and then met
down at the local sportsground for a light training
session. Later that evening, Mr Sallustio and our
parents organised a team dinner at the local
Sports Club. On Friday it was gameday! Our
opponents, like us, were also undefeated with
impressive attack and defence records. Our
team played tremendous, with everyone
contributing their part, and with that, we
eventually won the game 18-0 becoming North
Coast champions! Try scorers were David H,
Tony T and Sam I. Goal scorers were Lachlan
M, Tony T and Sam I. We now play Ross Hill
P.S. from Inverell in the NSW Quarter Finals.
Thank you to Mr Sallustio who organised the trip
and coached us and a big thank you to all our
parents who drove us up for our game.
By Tony T and Bailey M
Netball News
Last Friday, our netball team travelled to Coffs
Harbour to play Round 5 of the PSSA netball
knockout against Narranga PS. Whilst we were
leading at half time, it was only by four goals but
with sheer determination and skill our girls won
the game 31-15. This was a fantastic effort by
the whole team. A big thank you to all our mums
who transported the girls and especially Anna
Lewis who umpired. We even had a guest
appearance by a certain school principal who
was very excited and manage to slip away from
his principal’s conference for just a little while to
watch us play!
We now go on to play round 6 against either
Maclean PS or Yamba PS.
P & C General Meeting - The Wauchope Public
School P & C General meeting is being held on
Thursday, 12 September 2013 at 7pm in the
schools staffroom.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
If you require any further information, please
contact Brenda Wright, Secretary of WPS P & C
on 0400 452 273.
WOOSH Meeting - The next Woosh meeting is
being held on Thursday, 12 September 2013, at
5.30pm in the schools staffroom.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Fete Meeting - The next Fete meeting is being
held on Thursday, 29 August 2013 at 7pm at
the Wauchope Country Club.
Don’t forget to check out our
“Fete” Facebook Page”
We are looking forward to seeing lots of new
faces.
Thank you for your generous donations of citrus
fruits. We have plenty of fruit at the moment for
making jams. If there are any parents who are
willing to help making jam please contact Jo or
Kim.
-Thank You Fete CommitteeCanteen News - The NEW Microfiber
Track pants are now available in most
sizes at the Canteen. Track pants
price…$25.00 each.
URGENT HELP NEEDED - The
canteen is seeking helpers for the
breakfast shift, 8.25am till 9.00am
any day.
If you can assist please contact Nicole O’Hagon
at the school canteen.
Father’s Day Stall – Kinder to Year 6 - The
WPS P&C Association will be holding a Father’s
Day Stall on Wednesday 28 August 2013.
The stall will open at 9.00am till 12 noon and will
be held in the schools NEW hall.
Class teachers will take all children to the stall.
Gifts available from-$3.00.
Volunteers - This is an Australian wide change
which WPS P & C Committee needs to adhere
to.
This is for all volunteers’ whether volunteering in
the Canteen/Classroom or on P & C/Whoosh
committees. Once you receive your certificate
please take a copy to the schools front office
addressed to the P& C.
This is free for all volunteers and is a changed
process for working with children checks.
The Commission for Children and Young People
(CCYP) is implementing a new Working With
Children Check (WWCC) from 15 June 2013.
This means changes for us all, including a
different way to apply to the Early Childhood
Education and Care Directorate for approvals
and supervisor certificates.
Effective immediately, all WWCCs must go
through the Commission.
Individuals (childcare workers and volunteers)
will now have to apply directly to the
Commission to obtain their WWCC.
This is a simple two-step process:
1.
Fill in an online form or call the CCYP’s
helpline to have someone fill in a form for you.
2.
Take the application number to a motor
registry or government access centre and have
your identity confirmed.
(You will need to take appropriate identification
with you.)
If you have already submitted an application of
any kind, you will be notified by the Directorate if
you need to re-apply to CCYP for your WWCC.
For further information about the new WWCC
and how to apply, go to the Please go to this
website:
http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/Working-withchildren/New-Working-with-Children-Check
Thank you in advance for your assistance in this
matter. -P & CSchool Fete - Our School Fete is a huge event
and requires lots and lots of volunteers for the
day. We require stall managers for the day:
Craft, second hand toys and books, lollies, nail
bling, chocolate wheel, monster raffle, just to
name a few.
19 October 2013 - 9am till 2pm
STORE MANAGER’S NEEDED
If you are able to be a store manager, please
contact Jo: 0417852777 or Kim: 0408861898.
Fete Donations - A special thank you goes to
the following Business and families for donating
goods towards our School Fete.
 Express Way Spares
 Australia Museum/ Historic Trust
 Power House Museum
 Aarons Hotel
 Majestic Cinemas
 Port Orthodontists
 Wauchope RSL
 Mars-Inspiring
 Subway/ Novotel
 Central Book Supplies
 Tigers Footy Club
 Travelworld Wauchope
 $2 Plus Shop
 De Novo
 Auto Parts
 Kerry Jose
 Wendy Worth And Family
 Ritchies Supa IGA-Port Macquarie
 NESTLE Australia
 Sea Acres
 Pet Porpoise Pool
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Claws and Paws – Wauchope
Wendy Worth
Hydro Photo
Hastings Valley Toy & Leisure
Library
Isubscribe
Hart Sports
Eco Wild
Wauchope Seafoods
Class-ique Fashions
Bago Real Estate
Wauchope Sports
Toy topia – Wauchope
Donnis Lewis
Harvey Norman – Electrical Store
Clarke Rubber – Port Macquarie
Bago Vineyards
Elements of Design
Heart to Heart Lingerie
Big Banana
Peg Davey
P &C IMPORTANT NEWS
I would like to take this opportunity to let you
know what our P&C Association does
The playground equipment was installed in April
2012 with the entire funding of over $60,000
coming from the P&C through the funds raised
from the Fete, Canteen and WOOSH. Also in
2012 the P&C has either paid for or contributed
to, with the assistance of the Canteen and
WOOSH, the following: $5,000 worth of new
home readers, air conditioners for the music
room and library, additional sun shelters and
many other worthwhile items. These and many
other positive contributions clearly typify the
P&C’s fundamental role, illustrating the
significant impact the association can have.
Each year the P&C asks for a voluntary financial
contribution of $25.00 per child or $40.00 per
family to support the P&C Association.
A letter and envelope are available at the front
office for your convenience or if you prefer you
can pay by direct deposit to the P&C at
Bank:
Holiday Coast Credit Union
BSB:
802 214
Account no:
73597
Account name:
Wauchope Public School
P&C
Credit card and eftpos (Visa and MasterCard)
facilities are also available at the School’s front
office, or by completing the attached credit card
slip. Feel free to contact the office on 65852277
to make suitable alternate arrangements.
-Thank you P & CWOOSH Term 3 Vacation Care
September / October holidays are Monday 23
September to Friday 4 October 2013. Please
place your child’s name on the list for required
days of care. Closing date is Friday 30 August
2013.
-Miss Alex-
New to Recess and Lunch - Warm tomato or
chicken noodle soup and bread roll $2.00. This
will be available at recess and lunch every day.
Winter Menu 2013
1 June to 31 August 2013
Bacon Roll
$2.00
Tomato or Chicken Soup
and a Bread Roll
$2.00
Chicken Corn & Cheese Roll
(Mrs Macs)
$2.50
Beef & Cheese Pie (Mrs Macs)
$3.00
Chicken Avocado and Cheese Grilled
Wrap with Sweet Chilli Sauce
$4.50
Avocado Tomato & Cheese Grilled
Wrap with Sweet Chilli Sauce
$4.50
Smoked Salmon, Red Onion &
Cream Cheese Toasted Sandwich
with Gherkin Relish
$4.00
Kings Fried Rice (vegetarian &
gluten free)
$3.00
Kings Potato Bake
$3.00
Kings Singapore Noodles
$3.00
Enjoy! These items are in addition to our usual
menu.
Canteen Roster Term 3 Week 6
Monday 19
P Marsden
Tuesday 20
Wednesday 21
S Fraser & L Stewart
Thursday 22
J Beryl
Friday 23
K Weston & A Hoskins
In case you are unable to work on your allocated
day please contact the Canteen Manager, Ms
Nicole O’Hagan prior to the day you are working,
to enable her to organise a replacement.
Thank You P&C Association
REMEMBER TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE TO OUR SCHOOL
Fire Fighter Visit
Little Athletics New Season Registration
2 rego days - Saturday Sept 7 and 14.
9am - 12pm at Bain Park (NOT
Blackbutt).
Birth certificate is needed for all new
registrations.
Any enquiries email:
[email protected]
or phone Leanne on 0400 929 901
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On Wednesday 14 August all the students in
Year 1 met two local fire fighters named Brian
and Jess. We learned how to be safe during a
fire. We saw all the gear firemen wear when
fighting fires. We had a close look at a fire truck
and we got to watch Mr Beard squirting water
out of a fire hose. It was a lot of fun.
-Year 1 Students-