The Brush Telegraph

Our Kindergarten students have had their first week at school and are settling in well, learning all the new routines and rules and discovering the world of ‘big’ school. Thank you to all our Year 6 Buddies for providing a cheerful welcome to school, working with the students in the classroom and reassuring them in the playground.

To stay involved in all of our school's information and events it is important to access the numerous ways below;

SkoolBag app is our whole school communication tool. The app can be downloaded through your app store and then search for Wingham Brush PS. The instructions for downloading this app are on the bottom of our newsletter.

Newsletter is distributed electronically on Wednesdays, fortnightly (odd weeks). It is available on the school website, Skoolbag and the school Facebook page.

Website address http://www.winghambru-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Facebook page can be found by searching ‘Wingham Brush Public School’. We have a coloured school crest.

Any parent/carer who wishes to discuss their child's progress or any other aspect of their schooling is invited to discuss the matter with the class teacher, Assistant Principals or Principal. Please adopt the following procedures:

·         Discussion with Class Teacher -To avoid interrupting class teaching routines please arrange an appointment by telephone, email or note.

·         Discussion with the Assistant Principals or Principal - If you wish to discuss your child's progress with an executive, please telephone or email to make an appointment.

‘The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives’ - Anthony Robbins

Regards,

Kylie Seaman

Principal

A great public school is made great with both the support provided by the Department of Education and the contributions made by the community. Schools also have the ability to enhance their educational and sporting programs by collecting voluntary contributions from parents. This means funding for those extra resources to support programs to enhance the teaching and learning, and ultimately the educational outcomes, of our students. We have kept the level of voluntary contributions per year to $30 per student or $35 per family, to a minimum to make this contribution affordable to all.

Notes requesting student information and permissions for publishing photos, walking to activities in the local area and internet use will be sent home today by class teachers. Please complete these forms and return to class teacher promptly.

Each year the school receives funding based on the Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI). Schools are required to seek updated information regarding parental education level and occupation. The aim of updating this information is to best reflect the profile of our school community to ensure we receive an accurate funding entitlement. While there is no obligation to complete the form, a high level of completion and accuracy is appreciated. The information you provide is held confidentially here at school, however the Department of Education (DoE) periodically harvests the data in an aggregated, anonymous form in order to compile the FOEI. If you have any questions or need assistance with the form please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Please complete this form and return to the front office as soon as possible. 

What a fabulous start to school our Kindy kids have had! We have been busy learning classroom rules and routines as well as having fun engaging in new and exciting activities. We have loved having our Year 6 buddies help us at recess and lunch times and are becoming more confident in the playground. We have also been to our first assembly in the hall. We are looking forward to a term full of fun and learning together.

 Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk, pick up by car or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

1. Be alert and aware

Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.

2. Hold hands

When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.

3. Choose a safe crossing

Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.

4. Set a good example

Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.

5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road

Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.