Uniform Shop

The uniform shop will be open on Wednesday 28th January, 2009 from 8.30am till 10.00am. It will a very busy morning and could you please bring the correct money or small change. The uniform shop will then open on Monday 2nd February and every Monday thereafter from 8.30am till 9.30am

Krispy Kreme - Raffle Results

The P & C Committee drew the raffle for the bike tonight. Mrs Henderson won the bike and kindly donated it back so we drew another name and are pleased to announce that Emily Kaye from 1/2 Red won. Congratulations Emily.

P & C Christmas Raffle

Raffle tickets went home to families today. Books of 10 for $1.00 each. Please return the tickets and money collected to school by Friday 12th December, 2008. The raffle will be drawn at the end of Presentation Day on Tuesday 16th December. The following local businesses have supported our school by donating prizes: Silver Comb, Big Bart, Gone Bananas, No Mis-Steak, Wenty Leagues Club, Laing & Simmons, Riccardo's and Vivela Beaute. Please support our supporters. If you know of a local business that would like to donate prizes please contact the P & C through the school office or see me in the school playground.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

The P & C are doing a Krispy Kreme fundraiser. The cost is $15.00 and you choose from 1 dozen fresh doughnuts, a certificate to receive 1 dozen from any store or a partnership card which entitles you to a FREE dozen doughnuts with every dozen brought. The certificate and card would be a great gift for someone who has everything for Christmas. The orders need to be back by Tuesday 25th November and orders are to be picked up from the school hall on Wednesday 3rd December from 2.30pm.

Family Photos

Thank you to the families who had their photos taken and helped the P & C raise funds to benefit our school. Please to keep your appointment to pick up your photos on Tuesday 4th November in the school library.

They're On Their Way Down the Mountain!!

Hi everyone!
Your last moments of freedom are rapidly drawing to an end. The campers are expected to arrive back at school at 4p.m.
See you there!

Bathurst Update

The latest weather report says that it is extremely windy and has been wet since about 11.30 this morning. Those without wet weather gear ... got wet! They had a fantastic time at the Sheep and Cattle Drome where some of the group had a go at sheep shearing. They did the outdoor activities at the goldfields this afternoon and had a drive around Mt Panorama. The teachers are holding up well (well, they sound like it on the phone). Let's hope they can keep up with the dancing tonight!!!
Tomorrow's weather is looking a bit the same as today, so they may cut the stops a bit shorter on the way back and could be back at school about 4p.m. Mr Sharp will call when they are leaving Katoomba - so watch this spot!!
Now go and kick up your heels and enjoy your last hours of freedom!

Off To Bathurst ......at last!!

So far so good. No news yet, but a very excited group of kids boarded the coach this morning. By now they should be well into their activities and getting ready for a busy night ahead. Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who had their children at school on time this morning.

Acknowledgement Ceremony

On 10 September at 10.30am we are holding an Acknowledgement ceremony for our COLA and resurfacing of playground. All parents and community members are welcome. Ms Julie Owens (MP) will be attending.

Kindergarten Transition Program

Our Transition program for Kindergarten 2009 begins on Thursday 11 September and we welcome all children and parents to the six sessions. Parents are invited to come to as many as they are able. PLEASE COME!
The program follows
Session One: Thursday 11th September
School readiness & supporting your child at school
Session 2: Thursday 18th September
School tour, general routines, PBL expectations & communicating concerns
Session 3: Thursday 25th September
Mathematics
Session 4: Thursday 30th October
Literacy
Session 5: Thursday 6th November
The curriculum, reporting and assessment, class structure, attendance, lunches & preparing for the BIG day.
Session 6: Thursday 13th November
Stay, play and learn. Join your children in the classrooms. Participate in a literacy lesson.
Thank you to the Transition team led by Nina Daher for organising this wonderful program.

School Swimming Scheme

School Swimming Scheme 2008

It’s on again this year!

The Department of Education and Training School Swimming Scheme is an intensive learn to swim program which develops water confidence and provides students with basic skills in water safety and survival. The scheme is conducted over ten days.

Students who have not reached a satisfactory standard of water safety and survival skills, and are unable to swim 25m confidently unaided in deep water, are eligible to participate in the School Swimming Scheme.

120 places is being offered to students in Years 2 – 4. In early term 4, the remaining places will then be offered to students in Years 5 and 6.

Lessons will take place at Wentworthville Pools under the instruction of qualified teachers. The Scheme will continue daily for two weeks from Monday 27 October to Friday 7 November 2008.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students and parents for sending in their permission note and money.

There are still about 60 places available. Your are most welcome to send in the permission note and money by the end of term 3.

Working In Cooperation

Nina Daher

Family Portraits

We are pleased to be offering
ADVANCED LIFE FAMILY PORTRAITS
again this year.

For just $15.00 your family receive a beautifully posed 10 x 13 inch / 253 x 330mm studio quality portrait fully framed valued at $80.00 for only $15.00
You have the choice of full colour or stylish black & white.
Each family will also recieve a complimentary photo keyring.

Please return your booking forms to school with full payment -$15.00

Photo Day is 19 Oct 2008 in school libary

Enquiries : Leanne 0402 507 041

Congratulations - Junior Touch Footy

Congratulations PSSA Junior Touch Footy team.
On Friday afternoon the team went to Bathurst Street Oval to play the Grand Final against Girraween Public School. Both teams have been very evenly matched throughout the year and only one point separated them on the for and against ladder. Wenty got a quick try just a few minutes into the game and then again just before half time. A great field length dash completed the tries in the second half with Wenty winning 3-0. Our defense was fantastic. Keep an eye out in the school newsletter for a photo of our winners with the shield. Thanks to the students, parents and teachers that came to be the cheer squad.

PARENT WORKSHOPS - MATHS

We had the first of our 4 parent workshops in mathematics today. Ms Daher and I were pleased to spend time with 6 interested parents and discuss "addition and subtraction" Hope to see more parents next week - ring the office or send a note if you are coming so we can be prepared with resources. Thanks to those parents who attended!

ATTENDANCE

Over the last few weeks I have given out many 100% attendance awards to students for semester 1. Attendance and punctuality are very important aspects of school and later life - let's see if we can have even more awards in semester 2.

Thank you and good luck Vik!

This week we are saying goodbye to a great family, who are moving to Queensland. Vik Shah was a member of the P&C executive this year and is the driving force behind this blog. He researched, discussed issues, promoted new ways of doing things and taught us how to manage our blog. We would not have one without Vik.
Thank you Vik, you will be missed by our school community and I wish you and your family well in the future!

PSSA - Junior Touch Football - GRAND FINAL

The PSSA Junior Touch Football team have made the Grand Final. It will be played at Bathurst Street Oval, Bathurst Street, Greystanes. The game will commence at 4.20pm. We hope to see plenty of supporters there to cheer on our school team and hopefully we will be able to retain the shield we won last year. GOOD LUCK TEAM

Premier's Reading Challenge 2008 Closing Soon

The Premier’s Reading Challenge comes to a close at the end of August. All children need to have handed in their reading sheet to me by Wednesday 27 August so I can validate their entries. No entries can be accepted after this date.
To be validated the children need to have read the required number of books and to have returned their permission slip. If they are not sure if they have returned their permission slip they can always check with me in the library.
The children will receive their certificates in December when they arrive at the school.
Thank You

Tricia Brown
Teacher / Librarian

Book Character Parade

Book Character Parade
To celebrate Book Week we are holding a Book Character Parade. This will take place on Thursday, August 21st, at 12:15 pm.
Parents are welcome to attend and are also invited to spend lunch with their children. A picnic lunch would be ideal.
The children are asked to come dressed as a book character. This could simply mean a pair of sunglasses, a black cape and a lightening bolt scar and there you have Harry Potter.
A pirate from Treasure Island could be created from rolled up jeans, a T shirt and a scarf.
The aim of the parade is for the children to have fun.
Hoping to see you there,
Tricia Brown
Teacher /Librarian.

Book Fair 2008

Book Week 2008
Next week is Book Week. To celebrate we are holding our annual fund raiser, the Book Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, August 21st in the library. It starts at 9am and concluded at 5:30 pm.
Your child will visit the fair with their class. They may also visit at recess, lunch or after school if accompanied by a parent.
Infant’s children, especially Kindergarten, wishing to purchase a book need to bring their money in a envelope marked clearly with their name and class. This saves a lot of heartache on the day.
The books generally are of a good standard and price. The average price for a soft cover book is $5 and many hardbacks are available from $7 - $8. Books range up to $20.
The timetable for the Book Fair is as follows:
9:00 to 9:30 5/6S
9:30 to 9:50 KS
9:50: to­ 10:10 KM
10:10 to 10:30 KA
10:30 to 11:00 2D and 2L

Recess
11:20 to 11:40 1 /2 Red
11:40 to 12:00 1T and 1R
12:00 to 12:20 4S
12:20 to 12-40 3V
12:40 to 1:00 5/6 J
1:00 to 1:20 5/6C

Lunch
2:15 to 2:30 3R
2:30 to 2:50 3/4P

Fair open until 5:30
Thank you for your past and ongoing support.
Hope to see you next week!
Patricia Brown
Teacher/ Librarian

Sports Carnival - Thank You Helpers

The sports carnival was a great success. Congratulations to the teachers for getting all the students back to school before the storm hit. A big thanks must go to the following people who help run the canteen, Kylie, Diane, Leanne, Fiona, Tina, Alan and Steven. Without these people we would not have been able to offer a canteen. The students were VERY VERY excited and really enjoyed the day.

SEMESTER 1 2008 STUDENT REPORTS

Student Reports for Semester 1 will be given to students on Monday 30 June 2008. Please look for your child's report and organise an interview with your child's teacher if you wish.
Teachers have spent a great deal of time writing these reports to provide you with relevant information about your child's learning for the first two terms. I hope they are informative.

DISPLAY POCKETS

Are You Tired Of Trying To Find School Notes?

Fed Up With Misplaced Sports Draws?

Wish You Could Find That Last Newsletter?

YES YES YES

Then You Need ............

DISPLAY POCKETS

Order your's today.
$5.00 each or
5 for $20.00
Available from the
Uniform Shop on
Monday Mornings
Between 8.30 and 9.30.

Semester One Reports 2008

Teachers are busy at present writing student reports for the first semester. These will be handed to students in the last week of term 2. At this time, interviews will only be provided by teachers when parents request them. Deb Henderson(Principal)

Sports Carnival - Canteen

The sports carnival will be on Thursday 7th August, 2008. It will be held at Roswell Reserve, Smithfield. The P & C intend on having a canteen open on this day so that the students can have a treat for recess or lunch.

We are asking for parents to make cup-cakes, chocolate crackles or toffees and donate them so they can be sold through-out the day.

The menu for lunch is yet to be set.

Could you please leave your details and what you could make at the school office or see Simonne in the uniform shop on Monday morning or in the playground.

We will also be looking for people to help out in the canteen so that the volunteer's can get out and see their children in events.

Your support will make this day run smoothly and all our children will get the benefits.

Lost Uniforms

Are you sick of your children coming home without their jacket or jumper? What about lunch boxes, how many have you had to buy this year?

WELL we have the answer for you. identikid have great labels for all occasions. Iron-ons, Vinyl labels (great for lunch boxes and drink bottles) and many more. What's even better is if you order through identikid and quote our school number which is 0459 they'll give the P&C commission. So not only are you fixing your problem but you are also raising money for the school. It's a win win situation.

You can pick up brochures from the uniform shop or school office or simply go on-line at http://www.identikid.com.au/ don't forget to quote our school code (0459). So tell your family and friends and neighbours too. The more people who order the better it is for our school.

Welcome to the P&C Blog

Welcome to the Wentworthville Public School's Blog site. The P&C Association is maintaining this and other relevant sites.

A bit about Wentworthville Public School...

Wentworthville Public School is located in the heart of Wentworthville and is bounded by Station St, Fullagar Rd, Monash St and Garfield St. Wentworthville is approximately 22km west of the Sydney CBD and 2km west of Parramatta CBD.

For more than 116 years (since 1891), Wentworthville Public School has catered for the educational needs of the children of this community. The school community welcomes students of many different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. 80% of our students come from Language Backgrounds Other Than English (LBOTE). Our school community works proudly together to maintain a harmonious, safe and friendly environment where all students have equal opportunities to learn and grow together.

We have an active Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C) that meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the administration block. Everyone is welcome to attend, we look forward to seeing you there!

Members of the P&C Association have set up a discussion forum that will both email based and blogging (at this site) in the hope that more parents and community members are involved.

These medium of communications would provide opportunities to those parents or community members that may not be able to attend the P&C meetings and yet would love to voice their opinions and concerns.

An active P&C committee would lead to further betterment of the quality of education provided by the school.

Thank you from the P&C executive!



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