Principal's Message

Good afternoon, Parents/Carers,

Kinder 2027 Transition 

We had a great morning welcoming our newest students, (Kinder 2027) and students and educators from Werris Creek Preschool, last Thursday to our Kinder 2027 Transition program. The program will continue to run for the next three consecutive Fridays (Please note the times as they change per session) and the last one on Friday, 20th November.  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, 23rd October from 11:00am to 1:30pm.

4/5/6T Aussie Bird Count at Werris Creek Library

Today, our 4/5/6T students will participate in The Aussie Bird Count at Werris Creek Library.  The Aussie Bird Count is a fun, easy way for all of us to take a national snapshot of the birds around us as we connect with nature. With just 20 minutes, you can help build a picture of how our feathered friends are faring and contribute to something that really counts.

Right now, one in six Australian birds faces the threat of extinction, making it more important than ever to pay attention.  You too can participate by registering at: Home - Aussie Bird Count 

2/3O Hunter Valley Wildlife Park Excursion

The excursion for 2/3O to the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is tomorrow.  Please ensure your child is at school by 5:30am as the bus will be leaving at 5:45am sharp.  Please ensure all students have packed a water bottle, hat and snacks (morning and afternoon tea) for the day.  The bus is due to return to school at 6:00pm. 

Grandparents Day

To celebrate the important role our Grandparents/Significant Care Givers we invite you to join us next Monday, 26th October from 12:30pm to visit our classrooms and share some class activities and afternoon tea with your grandchildren.   

4/5/6T Camp Port Stephens Excursion

The excursion for 4/5/6T to Camp Port Stephens is next Wednesday, 28th October.   All students should now have all of the information required for the camp.  Please ensure your child arrives at school at 7:00am for a 7:15am departure.  The bus will return to school between 4:30pm - 5:30pm on Friday, 30th October.   If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Behaviour Focus

This week we continue to focus on being Respectful:

We are learning to:

• Make sure we are ready to learn

We know we are successful when we:

• not talking to friends during teaching time

• whole body listening and supporting others

• stay in your lane

• all equipment ready

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 1:

K/1B -    James

2/3O -     Latrell

4/5/6T - Lexi

Attendance Matters

Congratulations to the 48 students who are part of our 100% Club.   

We have 55 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

Congratulations to Emily on achieving 150 nights and Arabella on achieving 175 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.

Kind regards

Kathy Nott

Principal