Principal's Message
From the Desk of Kathy Nott - Term 4, Week 4
Good afternoon, Parents/Carers,
Kinder 2027 Transition
The kinder transition program is now underway with our newest students settling in and learning about school life. This week our students joined with our current Kindergarten students with Miss Overell. They walked around the school grounds looking for the Green Sheep and practiced writing their name. It is not too late to attend. 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. Our next session is this Friday, 6th November from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
4/5/6T Camp Port Stephens Excursion
Our 4/5/6T class had an amazing time at Camp Port Stephens last week. All students got to experience a walk up Tomaree Headland, a surf lesson, sand boarding down the sand dunes at Stockton, an afternoon at the beach and a dolphin watch cruise together with other activities that Camp Port Stephens had to offer that they all enjoyed. I'm sure all students came home with many memories that they will treasure for a lifetime.
School Assembly
We will be holding our last school assembly for the year this Friday, 6th November at 2:10pm in the School Hall. 2/3O will be performing an item for you to enjoy. All are welcome to attend. Our next assembly will be our Presentation Day on Tuesday, 8th December.
School Swimming & Water Safety Program
Our School Swimming Program will begin on Monday, 16th November and will run for two weeks concluding on Friday, 27th November. All students are eligible and will participate in this program. Permission notes were sent home in week 2 of this term. We still have a number that have not been returned. If you could please return this note ASAP making sure to indicate your child's swimming ability as we are currently putting together groups. If you do not have a note please contact the school office.
New England Dance Festival 2026
Some of our students across the school have been busy preparing to participate in the New England Dance Festival that will be held next Friday, 13th November at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased via the link in our Important Information & Events Page.
Code of Conduct Agreements
The Department of Education has issued a new revised Code of Conduct for our students. All students were taken through the code and have been given a copy of the agreement. We are also incorporating the new code of conduct into our Behaviour Focus for Term 4. We ask that this agreement be acknowledged and signed by both the student and parent/carer and return to the school office. To date we still have a number of students who have not returned their signed agreement. This agreement outlines the new Code of Conduct that is currently in place and will be displayed on our website from Term 1, 2027. If you have any queries, or do not have a copy of the new code of conduct, please contact the school office.
Behaviour Focus
This week we continue to focus on being Safe, Respectful and Ready:
We are learning to:
follow the new student code of conduct
We know we are successful when we:
we follow the code by being respectful, responsible and safe
we are following teacher and staff directions
we are being respectful of others
A copy of the Code of Conduct agreement has been sent home with each student to be signed and returned to the school office.
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 4, Week 3:
K/1B - James
2/3O - Riley M
4/5/6T - Zakk
Attendance Matters
Congratulations to the 30 students who are part of our 100% Club.
We have 46 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.
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.
P&C Christmas Raffle
Our P&C will be holding a Christmas Raffle and are asking for families to contribute to our Christmas Hamper. We are asking for non perishable goods. All donations can be left at the school office.
Kind regards
Kathy Nott
Principal