Principal's Message

Good afternoon, Parents/Carers,

We have had a great start to Term 2 with all students settled and learning.

Behaviour Focus

Our behaviour focus for Week 2 is Ready, Respectful & Safe:

We are learning to:

• Participate in events and activities

We are successful when:

• Be ready to participate

• Be ready to receive and follow instructions

• Be respectful at the event and to those around you

• Be safe and aware of  your surroundings

ANZAC Day School Ceremony and ANZAC Day March

Last Friday we held our annual ANZAC Day ceremony and then attended the march and ceremony at the cenotaph in Werris Creek on ANZAC Day to honor our service men and women who have served our country, those who are currently serving, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. LEST WE FORGET.

Quirindi High School Year 6 Taster Day

Year 6 are attending the Taster Day at Quirindi High School today.  Thank you to all Parents/Carers who assisted in transporting your child to the High School for this experience.  We look forward to hearing all about it on Yr 6's return.

School Cross Country

We will be holding our annual School Cross Country tomorrow Wednesday, 29th April at 9:10am.  Please ensure all students are in full school sports uniform and appropriate footwear is worn. Parents/Carers are invited to come and support our students on the day. Quirindi Zone Cross Country will be held on Thursday, 7th May.  All eligible students will be advised on details after our School Cross Country is held.

Colour Run Highest Fundraiser

Congratulations to Skylar who was our highest fundraiser for our recent colour run held last term.  Skylar raised an amazing $1315.  All prizes for those who fundraised are now waiting at the school office for collection.  Prizes will need to be collected by Parents/Carers and will not be sent home with students.

Reopening of the Canteen

Our school canteen will reopen from this Friday, 1st May.  Canteen Menus are now available and will be sent home today together with lunch bags for ordering.  A big thank you to Mrs Trudy Tiplady, for volunteering your time to run the canteen.

Do It for Dolly Day

WCPS will again be participating in "Do it for Dolly Day" on Friday, 8th May.  Students are to wear blue and bring in a gold coin donation that will be forwarded on to the Dolly's Dream Foundation.  Dolly’s Dream provides free support and resources to help navigate the challenges of bullying and it's impacts, connect with services, and take steps towards creating a kinder, safer world. For more information go to their website: www.dollysdream.org.au

Mother's Day Breakfast

We will be holding a Mother's Day breakfast on Friday, 8th May in the school hall to celebrate our Mothers/Significant Female Caregiver to our students.  Please come and enjoy a bacon and egg roll with your child from 7:30am to celebrate our Mothers/Significant Female Caregivers to our students.  An invitation is available on Sentral or paper copy for those requested to advise for catering purposes. 

Mother's Day Stall

Our P&C will be holding a Mother's Day Stall at 2:00pm for our students to purchase a gift for $5 for their Mother/Significant Female Caregiver.  Order forms will be available shortly on Sentral or paper copy for those requested.

Parent/Carer Survey

In Term 2, we are inviting parents and carers to participate in the NSW Public Schools Parent Survey.  The survey gives you the opportunity to share your experience at our school, including communication, inclusion, wellbeing and how your child's learning is supported.   Notes to opt out of this survey will be available on Sentral or in paper form on Monday, 4th May and to be returned no later than Friday, 15th May.  Survey will be open on Monday, 18th May and run through until Friday, 29th May.  A link and QR Code will be provided to be able to participate in this survey.

Hearing directly from our parents and carers will help us understand what's working well and where improvements can be made. Participation in the survey is optional, your responses are anonymous, and it takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete.  We will share with you the link as soon as it goes live.

Kind regards

Kathy Nott

Principal