Relieving Principal's Message
From the Desk of Neil Wilcox - Term 3, Week 10
Good afternoon, Parents/Carers,
We have reached the last week of a very busy Term 3. Please look to the calendar for important events coming up in Term 4. We wish everyone a safe and restful break. Please note that Term 4 begins for students on Tuesday, 13th October.
School Assembly
It was great to welcome once again our Parents/Carers, families and community to our last assembly of Term 3. Look to the School Assembly Tab for photos and award winners.
Over & Above and Attendance Awards
This week we will award our "C" and "P" over and above awards and those who have achieved 90% and above attendance as well as our 100% club members. All students receiving a "C" Award will enjoy a trip to the park on Thursday this week and our "P" Award winners will receive a price from the grab box.
2/3O Hunter Valley Wildlife Park Excursion
The excursion for 2/3O to the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is on Wednesday, 21st October (Term 4, Week 2). Permission notes and payment for this excursion is due by no later than this Friday, 25th September (Term 3, Week 10). If you are yet to return permissions and payment could you please ensure this is done so by this Friday. If you require a permission note, please contact the school office.
Kinder 2027 Transition
Our Kinder 2027 Transition will begin on Thursday, 15th October with our first session being from 10am to 11am. The program will then continue for the next three consecutive Fridays (Please note the times as they change per session) and the last one on Friday, 20th November. If you know anyone who is looking to enrol their child next year at Werris Creek Public School, this program is vital in helping them transition to school. All information and enrolment forms can be obtained from the school office.
Behaviour Focus
This week we continue to focus on being Safe:
We are learning to:
Move Safely around the school at all times
We know we are successful when we:
We are not running in walking areas
We are not running on concrete paths
We are not playing tips or running in play equipment area
We walk while carrying equipment
Turn Up Awards
Each day your child attends their name will be entered into the draw to receive a paddle pop voucher. A voucher will be issued each week to each class. If your child attends 5 times in that week they have 5 entries. If they attend two days in that week they have 2 entries. Congratulations to our winners for Term 3, Week 9:
K/1B - Jaxon S
2/3O - Parker
4/5/6T - Zakk
Home Reading
Congratulations to Indy for 50 Nights Mathilda for 75 Nights, Jed for 100 Nights, Banjo for 125 Nights and Theodore for 150 Nights of home reading. Home reading is encouraged at Werris Creek Public School. Just 10 minutes per night can make a difference. To encourage our students to read at home, we offer some great incentives. If you would like some tips on encouraging your child to read, please see their classroom teacher.
Attendance Matters
Congratulations to the 9 students who are part of our 100% Club. These students have attended school 100% of the time in Term 3.
We have 35 Students in total attending 90% or above. Keep up the good work as attendance matters.
If your child is to be absent from school for any reason, please ensure you contact the school office to advise or reply to the SMS message that is sent on the day of absence. It is important that we notify the department the reason your child is not attending school.
Quirindi Community Christmas Tree Lighting
We have been invited by the Quirindi Business Chamber to participate in the Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, 2nd December. Our students from all years will be singing a number of Christmas Carols at the event. More details to come on times when available.
Kind regards
Neil Wilcox
Relieving Principal