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25.01.2022 TELL THEM FROM ME PARENT SURVEY The Partners in Learning Parent survey is designed to measure, assess and report insights from the parent point of view, with a focus on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. The parent survey is optional, however, your participation is very much appreciated. If you are willing to complete the survey, please click on the link below and you will be taken directly to the school survey site. http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/q92z5

25.01.2022 We are incredibly grateful to Charlotte, Mark and the Tamaruke team for their generous support in assisting us in our vision to have our very own WWPS tamaruke! Watch this space for more exciting news!

24.01.2022 Brilliant illustration and research by Isabella!

23.01.2022 Recreation of the Devil’s Marbles!

23.01.2022 Engaged learners in Tangerine yesterday!

23.01.2022 Silver class are making sure Mrs McGovern has a memorable last day!

22.01.2022 Newsletter Term 4 Week 6

22.01.2022 Tomorrow is out of uniform (safe shoes and hat). Congratulations Tangerine, who are this term's winners of the Principal's Lunch!

21.01.2022 A spectacular day in our playground!

21.01.2022 The school dentist is visiting today to complete dental checks.

21.01.2022 Silver class are engaged in lots of ‘Barney’ related activities- researching, writing, reading, drawing. Barney has been to visit and he approves!

20.01.2022 Silver class have been reading Bungawitta by Emily Rodda. They have each designed a unique t-shirt, aimed at persuading visitors to attend the town festival. They look amazing!

19.01.2022 Silver and Tangerine reading with each other- Book Week 2020 Teddy Bear’s Picnic

18.01.2022 Newsletter Term 3 Week 8

18.01.2022 Today we have been taking turns in small groups playing with Barney. He’s very excited to be meeting so many new friends.

17.01.2022 Meeting Barney- Just a couple of the excited faces!

17.01.2022 Do you live in the Waratah West Public School enrolment zone? Are you enrolling your child/children for the 2021 school year? Online Enrolment offers parents an online alternative to the 16-page, handwritten application form when applying to enrol their child in a NSW Government school. https://education.nsw.gov.au//online-enrolment-for-nsw-pub

17.01.2022 Such excitement!

16.01.2022 I am super impressed with the persuasive writing that Purple class have been working on this week. Each student has improved their writing by ensuring the agreed success criteria were present (the What I’m Looking For, or WILF). Students then peer reviewed each other’s writing, giving constructive feedback and encouragement. As for the topic, well, I’m just about convinced...

15.01.2022 Silver class assembly awards.

15.01.2022 **SOCIAL MEDIA WARNING *** The e-Safety Commissioner has put out a warning to all parents and carers to keep your children offline today or limit access. We have been advised that there is a suicide streaming on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok today. The clip is extremely graphic and has yet to be moderated.... We strongly recommend keeping your children offline today if possible, and heavily supervise all social media interactions until this content is removed. We are also receiving reports that trolls are using videos of puppies and kittens to lure kids into seeing the video. It is also being inserted into videos of kittens on Tik Tok. **Please DO NOT ask your kids if they have seen it as they may go looking for it. If your children come to you saying that they have viewed it, we have the following advice: * Stay calm, don’t overreact. * Contact the social media platform(s) to report the video (they are all trying hard to contain it as we speak). * Applaud them for having the courage to start this conversation with you and let them talk about what they have seen. It’s not a good idea to watch the video yourself or ask your child/the student to show you the video, no matter how curious you are. The video is horrific; you can’t unsee it. * Some other questions you can ask them are: * Sometimes people feel very down, sad, or hopeless. What can we do to let people know that they aren’t alone and that we care? * Who can you talk to if you feel sad or hopeless? * What can you do if you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable? We would strongly advise parents/ guardians to keep their children off social media for the next few days. The eSafety commissioner is encouraging people who encounter this content to report it to the social media platform they’ve seen it on, or to eSafety at www.esafety.gov.au/report/illegal-harmful-content. If you would like to reach out to other agencies, you can contact: Beyond Blue:1300 22 4636 Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelp.com.au #keepingkidssafe

14.01.2022 Barney has his very own Instagram page. Follow him @ barneythetamaruke #DogsofDoE

10.01.2022 Newsletter Term 3 Week 6

10.01.2022 SCHOOL PHOTOS TOMORROW THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2020 MSP Photography will visit to take our 2020 school photos tomorrow commencing at 9am. We appreciate your assistance with ensuring the children are dressed in their school uniform in preparation for the day. ... A reminder that payment should be made directly to MSP Photography via an online payment as per instructions or correct cash payment enclosed in the envelope provided. Unfortunately the school office is unable to take payments or provide change to students in the morning. Also, due to COVID restrictions, parents aren’t able to enter the school grounds to make arrangements in the morning. We’re excited to see everyone’s smiling faces ready for photos in the morning. Thank you, Ms Moroney

09.01.2022 Healthy lunches in Aqua today!

09.01.2022 Some great performances to celebrate NAIDOC week!

07.01.2022 Friends, we have some absolutely thrilling news! Meet Barney, the newest member of our WWPS family! It has been a vision of ours for some time to enhance the wellbeing of our school community with the addition of a companion dog. Research confirms the many benefits a dog can bring to a school environment.... Barney is a Tamaruke puppy. The Tamaruke is a unique breed of dog which has been professionally, selectively and lovingly developed for suitability as a companion pet and therapy dog. The Tamaruke’s friendly temperament and natural intelligence make them ideal family, therapy and assistance dogs. We are incredibly grateful to Charlotte and her team at https://tamaruke.com/. Their generosity in donating Barney, and supporting us with training and other necessities, is just amazing. Barney will live with our lovely Mrs Nightingale, and gradually be introduced to the school environment as he grows and is appropriately trained. As I write, Barney is on his way here with Ms Chapman and Mrs Nightingale for a surprise classroom visit- won’t the children be excited! This will be their first introduction to our beautiful Barney!

07.01.2022 Fabulous work today from these two boys!

07.01.2022 A very special celebration this afternoon for a very special teacher.

06.01.2022 Assembly award winners- congratulations everyone!

06.01.2022 Ice cream day success Thank you WWPS community for supporting our year 6 fundraiser!

05.01.2022 And now the picnic!

05.01.2022 Games and dancing at Sport this afternoon.

03.01.2022 Book Week 2020 Teddy Bear’s Picnic is underway with Aqua students reading to Purple friends.

03.01.2022 Barney loves learning in Silver classroom!

03.01.2022 Kindergarten transition 2020-21 Schools have been advised that Kindergarten transition to school can resume for students in Term 4 with strict guidelines, including Adopt and promote good hand hygiene practices and make sure that bathrooms are well stocked with hand soap and paper towels and have hand sanitiser at key points around the venue such as entry and exit points. Parents and carers should not be allowed access to areas outside of the designated drop-off and colle...ction points and should leave promptly at the conclusion of the event. Parents and carers should not remain on site for longer than 10 minutes. Implement cleaning protocols for any shared items used during the session and wipe down high-touch areas after each session. We look forward to welcoming our 2021 Kinders each Friday morning 9am-11:50am. Please bring lunch, water bottle and a hat. Aditionally, Year 7 transition to high school can commence in Term 4 after 12 November. Excursions within NSW can recommence in Term 4. Year 6 formals and graduations can take place in Term 4 aligned with the COVID-19 Safety Plan guidance for graduation ceremonies and formals. Further information will be provided in Term 4 about end of year school celebrations. Remaining on hold until further notice Parents and carers and other non-essential visitors are not allowed on the school site. Parent and carer attendance at assemblies and other school events Parent and carer volunteers e.g. parent reading helpers School-based activities that involve large gathering of adults. These include parent/community gatherings such as parent functions, working bees, fundraisers, school barbecues, large parent information evenings, and large on-site cultural events.

02.01.2022 Cillian’s little sister Brynley painted this spectacular waratah for us. We can’t wait for Brynley to join us in Kindergarten next year!

02.01.2022 Staff had a fantastic session with John and his team yesterday afternoon. We learned many skills that will help us to support Barney to be appropriately trained and interact safely and happily with our students.

02.01.2022 A very big day today. Barney’s first full day at school. He explored the playground, visited some classes and had a nap in Ms Moroney’s office.

01.01.2022 Nude food lunch! Everyone participated in a successful Nude Food Day for lunch yesterday. Doesn’t matter if it’s a little change or a big change - it all helps! Big thanks to our Let’s Go Green group for organising this environmental initiative.

01.01.2022 Lusiana had a taste of what it’s like in front of the camera this afternoon. She was filmed delivering an Acknowledgment To Country for the Children’s University graduation video. She did an outstanding job and a career as a news reader could be in her future.

01.01.2022 Barney signing out for the week and saying goodbye to all the children Happy weekend to all!