MEGA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

The P&C and Yrs 5 & 6 have started work on this year's raffle. We are looking for donations of goods and/or gift vouchers to use as prizes. All donations will be acknowledged on this Blog site and also in the school newsletter. The P & C are hoping to use funds raised to buy another whiteboard for the school.

$10,000 donation to School

The P & C recently donated $10,000 to the school. 2 LCD flat screen TV's and DVD recorders have been installed. The banners used at the sports carnival looked great. Very shortly there will be new games and resources in all classes.

UNIFORM SHOP

The uniform shop will be closed on Monday 13rd September,2010. It will reopen Monday 20th September.

SKOOL IS KOOL

We have again registered our school with a fantastic program ran by THE GOOD GUYS -PROSPECT called "SKOOL IS KOOL". Every time you or any of your family, Friends or neighbours shop at Good Guys asked for the points for "SKOOL IS KOOL" to go to "WENTWORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL" For every $25 spent we get $1. We will use the vouchers at the end of the year to get great prizes for the MEGA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE. Last year we got a ditigal camera.
The Good Guys at situated at Stoddart Road, Homebase Shopping Centre, Prospect (Just off the Great Western Highway)

Chocolate Fundraiser

The P&C major fundraiser this year has started. All families should have received a box/bag of chocolates. They are $1.20 each and there is 48 chocolates in each box. Please return the money in an envelope with your child's name and class written clearly as well as how much money is in the envelope. (There should be $57.60 for a whole box/bag). Please let the office or class teachers know if you would like another box. We intend to buy the schools 8th interactive whiteboard and a desktop top with the funds raised.

P & C MEET & GREET

The first P&C meeting of the year is Wednesday 3rd February. We would love to see new faces, see you at the school at 7.30pm.

A NEW YEAR HAS COME

Welcome to 2010!!! Exciting times around the school this year. The old office block is gone and the office staff will be in a temporary office just behind where the old office was. A new office will be built and hopefully finished by July. The hall is also having some work on it.

A big thanks to all the families that supported the Christmas Raffle. We raised $2,058!!!!! On Presentation Day the P&C donated $8,000 to the school so that we can buy the school's 5th interactive whiteboard.

In first term the P&C will be holding a chocolate fundraiser, we hope to raise enough money for another whiteboard. We look forward to your support.

The uniform shop will be open first day back at school, which is Thursday 28th January, from 8.30am till 10.30am and Monday 1st February from 8.30am till 10.00am.

Christmas Raffle

Raffle Tickets have been sent home. Thank you to the families who have returned their sold tickets and taken another book. Below is a list of the prizes.

1st Prize Digital Camera valued at $160

2nd Prize Portable DVD Player valued at $110

3rd Prize Apple Shuffle valued at $70

4th Prize Silver Necklace & Pendant valued at approx. $60
5th Prize $50 Birder Gift Voucher
6th Prize Office Hamper valued at approx. $40
7th Prize Kitchen Hamper valued at approx. $40
8th Prize Beauty Hamper valued at approx. $40
9th Prize Leather Goods Hamper valued at approx. $40
10th Prize Car Care Hamper valued at approx. $40
11th Prize Museum of Fire Family Pass valued at $22
12th Prize Museum of Fire Fami;y Pass valued at $22

Please support our end of year fundraiser so we can meet our target and buy the school another interactive white board.

Family Photos

Thank you to the 27 families who supported the P & C and had their Family Photos taken. You can pick your photos up at your appointment time on WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER in the UNIFORM SHOP.

Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Thanks to every one for making this such a great day. The school was a sea of pink and blue! There was such a strong feeling of school community on this day. It really was quite special.
The amount of money raised will be announced in the next newsletter.
A special thanks to all those who baked or bought cakes
for us to sell.
The Children of the S.R.C.

Book Drive for the Children of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Schools Book Program
The school is taking part in a book drive to help the children of Papua New Guinea and we are asking for your help. If you have any books at home that you are no longer using please send them along to the library. The books need to be suitable for children up to twelve years of age.
Many children in Papua New Guinea have very limited access to reading materials so any books you give will make a great difference to them.
It’s Spring time, so now is a good time to clean out your book shelves.
We will let you know how many books we collect for the children.
Patricia Brown Teacher/ Librarian

Sunglasses

With summer on the way we want to remind you that the uniform shop sells BLACK SUNGLASSES for $10.00 each. They have High Sunglare Reduction and Good UV protection. It is never too early to protect our children's eyes.

Fridge Pockets

Fridge Pockets are a fantastic way to keep all your school notes and newsletters together, they are also useful for sports draws and bills. They are available in the uniform shop on Monday mornings. $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00

Family Portraits

Thank you to the families who have returned their vouchers and money to school. Several people have rang to book a time but have not sent money in yet. Please send money to school this week or the first week back to school after holidays so that times can be confirmed. Photos will be taken on sunday 15th November in the school library. Remember there are 2 simple rules:
1. You MUST have a minimum of two (2) generations in the family portrait
2. No person may appear in two fundraising family portraits

The Premier's Reading Challenge is Now Closed

Congratulations to all the children who completed the Premier's Reading Challenge.
We had 179 children finish the challenge. This year, for the first time, we have 25 children who have achieved gold certificates. This means these children have successfully completed the challenge for four years. Certificates will be issued toward the close of the year. Well done children!
Tricia Brown
Teacher/ Librarian

SKOOL Is KOOL with THE GOOD GUYS

The P & C have registered our school with the fantastic program ran by The Good Guys at Prospect. Every time you make a purchase at The Good Guys Prospect mention "Skool is Kool" and ask that the points go to "Wentworthville Public School". The P & C will receive points and at the end on the year we will get vouchers to spend in the store. We may buy the school electrical goods that are needed or get items that we can use in a raffle. This is a great way to fundraise for the school, so please tell your family, friends and neighbours. The more people that know the more points we can get. The Good Guys are located at 19 Stoddart Road, Homebase Shopping Centre, Prospect (just off the Great Western Highway)

CANTEEN PRICE LIST

Recess

Water 600ml 1.20
Fruit Poppers 0.70
Juice Cups 0.60
JJ's(Chicken, Pizza or Salt & Vinegar) 1.50
Burger Man (Halal) 1.00
School straps - Sour Buzz 0.60
Eucalyptus Drops 0.70
Yoghurt frogs 0.10 each or 6 for 0.50
Fresh Fruit 0.50 to 1.50
Frozen orange Quarters 0.20
Dried Fruits (not every week) 0.10 to 0.20

Lunch

Blue Lemonade/Cola/Apple & Raspberry Springwater 1.50
Ice Blocks (Once per term) 0.65
Chocolate Coated Ice Cream (once per term) 1.10
Bulla Splits - Raspberry 1.20
Icy Pops Twin 0.70
Party Cups light ice cream 1.10
Jelly Joys 0.20
Safari pops 0.30
Finni Rollers 1.00
Strawberry Belts 0.30

Weekly specials will be different every week
OPEN FRIDAY RECESS AND LUNCH ONLY
Recess menu will also be served at lunch

June P & C Meeting

The June P & C meeting will be held on Wednesday 3rd June at 7.30pm in the staffroom in the office block. We look forward to seeing new faces.

PA System

The P & C has just spent $4200.00 to have the school's PA System fixed and upgraded. We believe it is very important that we have a system that can service the whole school. The students will soon be having Fire Drills and Lock Down Drills with the new system.