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Waterfall Public School
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25.01.2022 Students are reminded they should wear their sports uniform and joggers today.
25.01.2022 The students enjoyed all things sport today, from basketball to our cross country, field events and sprint racing. Well done to all our students for their sportsmanship and enthusiasm.
25.01.2022 Good evening, this is an update for our school community regarding the Royal National Park Bushfire. The RFS and the Department of Education have communicated with us regarding the bushfire in the Royal National Park. At this stage, the fire has been controlled and the RFS has advised there is no risk to Waterfall Public School and the school will be operational tomorrow. ... We remind students who may be affected by smoke to bring their puffers to school. If heavy smoke is experienced, we will remain inside throughout the day. We will continue to monitor the fire situation overnight and will notify you immediately on Facebook, if the situation changes the schools ability to operate. On behalf of the staff and students, I sincerely thank our many parents and family members volunteering with the RFS and SES in this current event. Penelope Passmore, Principal
25.01.2022 Stage 2 and 3 spent the afternoon exploring our bushland using the ipads to photograph minibeasts in our environment. Thankyou to Julie Gallan from the Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre for selecting Waterfall as a school to trial their new environmental programs. Tomorrow it's the turn of Kindergarten and Stage 1 who will be learning about plastic in the environment.
24.01.2022 URGENT ADVICE- Please limit/monitor all social media use today Parents, Please limit or carefully monitor your child's social media use as there is some disturbing content on social media today. If you come across it, please report to the ESafety Commissioner. https://www.esafety.gov.au/report/illegal-harmful-content... NB : If you are struggling and need to talk to someone, please reach out for help. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au Headspace: 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au
23.01.2022 A reminder that the permission note and payment for our excursion to the aquarium is due tomorrow. Please contact the office today if you are unsure of your balance.
23.01.2022 We have had a fantastic day exploring life under the ocean. Sharks and stingrays flew above us and we splashed in rockpools with starfish and sea anenomes. Later we had lunch at Darling Harbour Park and explored the adventure playground with climbing towers, slides and a flying fox. Because we were so well behaved we even got an icecream! We have loved learning about the world under the sea!
23.01.2022 The Waterfal PS Open is underway..a beautiful spring day..the crowds are roaring...sort of...
23.01.2022 From classroom desks to dining room tables. See how the students, parents and teachers from these schools navigated online learning, and what they learned together along the way. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*
22.01.2022 Today is National Principals Day. Principals make a huge difference to the entire school community through their leadership. Today we are grateful for the leadership of Ms Passmore! Happy Principals Day!
22.01.2022 Whats a FriYay lunchbreak without some real Dance Monkeys...
21.01.2022 This week's topic talks are all about something the students have created. Today all the students got to eat a delicious cupcake created by one of our lovely Kindergarten students!
21.01.2022 What a fabulous end to term. Tennis, sausage sizzle, iceblocks and a movie! A big thank you to our school community for your patience and support during this past term.
21.01.2022 We are delighted to share with you our new mural near our playground equipment. Born Ready Art has referenced the designs of Evie Dempsey-Roberts in bringing some colour and excitement to our playground wall.
21.01.2022 In Maths this week, Stage 2 and 3 are exploring Measures of Time, including analogue and digital time, 24 hour time, timetables and timelines.
20.01.2022 Due to new DET Covid restrictions band and playgroup have been cancelled for the rest of this term. Band fees will be credited to next term. Thank you for your understanding.
20.01.2022 Today we celebrated the start of National Science Week by virtually joining a voyage to gather and study sealife. Then we investigated the greenhouse effect on our planet. Ask your child what is global warming!
20.01.2022 Lots of hair raising students supporting the Year 6 Legacy project today. Thanks to our school leaders for organising today.
18.01.2022 We are so proud of our published authors! Every student has researched, written and published their own information book on marine creatures. These junior marine experts are now excitedly looking forward to meeting all the sea creatures at Sea Life on Monday!
17.01.2022 Calling all parents and carers: Have you downloaded the School Updates app yet? Opt in to receive notifications about the operational status of our school (e.g. temporary closures). Find out more and download via https://bit.ly/2PD2jd3 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*
17.01.2022 Today we were one of the first schools in the Shire to join The Abyss project in virtual venturing underwater in Port Hacking as we continue to celebrate our oceans as we conclude National Science Week.We are so proud of our students interest and wonderful enthusiasm for Science !
17.01.2022 Great fun at sport today. K-2 developing their skills in throwing, passing and kicking balls. 3-6 showing their Tball skills.
16.01.2022 A reminder of our hair raising event tomorrow. The Year 6 students have organised a crazy hair/mufti day raising funds for their legacy project. Students need to wear sensible shoes and bring in $2 to take part.
16.01.2022 Waterfall Public School held its annual White Ribbon Day today, in collaboration with our friends at Heathcote High School. Thoughtful, gender based, age appropriate discussions around respectful relationships were followed by the solemn pledge to end violence towards others, especially women and children.
16.01.2022 Please ensure your child is wearing their full summer uniform tomorrow as we are taking a whole school photo. The 5 students who were absent in Term 1 when individual school photos were taken will have the opportunity to have their photos taken, weather permitting. Photo order envelopes will be sent home at the end of the week. No sport shirts or sports shoes are to be worn, all students need to wear their summer uniform.
16.01.2022 Thank you to our wonderful Year 6 leaders, the Warm Golden Brown Delicious Lunch Day was yummy!! Pies, sausage rolls, drinks and icecreams were very popular today. Laura and Rachel have now raised over $200 towards their secret Legacy project. Well done!
15.01.2022 We want to hear from all NSW parents about their before and after school care needs in light of COVID-19. Complete this form to help us improve access to services for public school students: https://bit.ly/32JNpsZ *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*
14.01.2022 Early Stage One students were learning about mass today in maths. They had to get pairs of objects to find out which one was the heaviest and the lightest.
14.01.2022 Today is R U OK? day. You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which could change, or even save, their life. Watch for tips: https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE
12.01.2022 Thank you Stacey and Legendary Fish and Chips, Waterfall for our surprise lunch today... very happy school!
10.01.2022 After the fire comes regrowth. See how Grafton Public School welcomed Baryulgil and Nymboida Public Schools, providing a safe haven for students from fire-affected communities so everyone could learn together and recover. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*
10.01.2022 #MathsTrainsBrains
10.01.2022 We enjoyed seeing the penguins!
10.01.2022 After a great day at Sea Life we are on our way home, with a bunch of tired but happy marine scientists. We will arrive at Waterfall train station at approximately 3.03pm, parents may collect from the station if they wish, all other students and students attending after care will be walked back to school.
10.01.2022 The school apologises that it was unable to get a note out about today's Jeans for Genes day which is being run by the P and C. Children can wear jeans today or next Friday with a silver coin donation.
09.01.2022 Stage 2 and 3 are exploring volume using cubic centimetres. Todays task was to create 3D models using a given number of centicubes. Students then needed to draw their model from the top view, side view and front view. It's amazing how many shapes with a volume of 20 cubic centimetres could be created!!
09.01.2022 Students are excitedly signing up for parts in our end of term school production of Peter Pan.
08.01.2022 This is a reminder for students that today is Day for Daniel. It is Australia’s largest day of action to raise awareness of child safety, protection, and harm prevention. Students are encouraged to wear red clothes and/or accessories, closed in shoes are to be worn, no thongs/sandals!
08.01.2022 We have been reading the Australian Book Council shortlisted books of the year. Last term we used The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ugly Animals to research and discuss different creatures. Yesterday we designed our own ugly animals and then used clay to make a model of it. Once they are dry we will use the models as prompts in our writing.
07.01.2022 Today Year 5 commenced online participation in ALAN (Assessments for Literacy and Numeracy). Students will be assessed on their progress against the National Curriculum and the Numeracy and Literacy Progressions. Feedback from this will inform planning for future student growth, information will also be shared with parents in the weeks ahead. Please note this is a voluntary program that the school applied for, given that schools are not doing NAPLAN this year. Year 3 will also be participating in ALAN later in the Term.
07.01.2022 Today Sutherlandshire Council visited the school to run the Enviro Mentors programme. K-2 participated in a work shop on waste matters and 3-6 learnt about personal responsibility for our environment. The students asked thoughtful questions and engaged well in this important programme.
07.01.2022 Today in Maths 3 - 6 worked in groups to practice and improve their skills on estimating lengths. Students also had to work out the average length of estimations.
07.01.2022 Bike and Scooter day recommenced today and will be every Wednesday for the rest of this term.
06.01.2022 Today was our last session of cricket, the students all had a great time.
06.01.2022 P n C Meeting tonight at 7pm at Mikes Bar and Grill, Engadine, all parents and care givers welcome.
06.01.2022 Today is R U OK? day. You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which could change, or even save, their life. Watch for tips: https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE
05.01.2022 We have a large L shaped work station, in steel blue flint laminate in excellent condition for sale for $50. Will require 2 people to collect. Contact the school office, first in best dressed. Desk on receipt of payment.
05.01.2022 A reminder that coffee and chat is on again this morning, 830 -10.
05.01.2022 The students all enjoyed our basketball session. Today they practiced throwing, catching and dribbling the ball. We will be playing basketball every Tuesday for the next 8 weeks.
05.01.2022 Congratulations to the Stage 3 finalists in our Public Speaking competition. Well done Lee, Nicholas, Ryley and Laura. All speeches were powerful, thought provoking and very important. We also warmly congratulate Rachel on her selection as school champion, representing Waterfall Public School in the Southern Sydney finals, this year being conducted by prepared video and live Zoom for the Impromptu speeches.
05.01.2022 We are looking forward to going to Sea Life tomorrow. A reminder that students need to bring a loaded Opal card and their small excursion bag with their food/drink for the day. Students need to wear full school uniform, including school hat. See you in the morning.
04.01.2022 Our students have engaged enthusiatically with our Great Barrier Reef studies. Virtual excursions, research and a novel study, along with Visual Arts is making for an authentic rich learning unit. Students are also authoring and publishing their own books on tropical marine creatures! Today we studied the endangered Great Green Sea Turtle.
04.01.2022 Pirate Day... mutiny on the SS Waterfall! Searching for treasure and being swashbucklers! Thank you to Laura and Rachel for organising such a great day!
04.01.2022 Kindergarten and Stage 1 enjoyed their visit from Jill and Carolyn from the Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre today. They learnt about what happens to sea plants and animals when there is plastic in the ocean. The students listened to a story about a beautiful colourful fish and created artworks from recycled packaging. K-6 are eagerly looking forward to their excursion to Sea Life Aquarium on the 19th of October!!
04.01.2022 The Premiers Reading Challenge is almost over, students have until Friday 28 August to finish logging the books they have read. Please encourage your children to log onto the PRC page to record the books they have read. https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
04.01.2022 Due to the inclement weather the coffee cart will not be running tomorrow.
03.01.2022 Students are reminded to bring their library bags today. Students in band also need to bring their instruments.
02.01.2022 We would like to remind families that lunch orders for Wednesday have to be placed and paid for tomorrow.
02.01.2022 Today our lovely students received inspirational kindness messages as they entered the school from their caring school mate Stevie-Lee. What a beautiful way to start the school day. Thank you Stevie-Lee.
01.01.2022 The wet weather did not stop our cricket today. Thanks to Cricket NSW for a great session!
