Student Success:
Congratulations to Liam who competed in the State Swimming Carnival, placing first in the 50m backstroke, 3rd in the 50m freestyle, 4th in the 100m freestyle and 7th in the 50m butterfly! Liam will attend the National Championships for the 50m backstroke, 50m freestyle, 200m freestyle and 100m backstroke! Wow! Fantastic result, Liam! Congratulations to Ava who recently represented the Hunter at the State Diving Championships! Ava came 5th overall – a magnificent result! Well done to our SHINE students who competed recently in the regional Boccia competition. The team placed third overall – well done!
Trivia Night:
We are looking forward to our trivia night this Saturday night! It should be a fun night of games and competitions! A massive thank you to our staff and P&C team for putting the night together!
Mother’s Day:
A big thank you to our P&C for their organisation of the Mother’s Day stall recently! From all I have heard from the students, the mother’s were very impressed with their gifts purchased at the stall. A big thank you to all of the mother’s, grandmothers and carers who came along to our Mother’s Day celebration afternoon! A fabulous time was had by all and the students did a great job of pampering their mums.
Simultaneous Storytime:
This Wednesday we will be hosting National Simultaneous Storytime. Teachers and their students will share in reading an Australian children’s book simultaneously to promote the value of reading and literacy.
Biggest Morning Tea:
Students and staff will host events at school this Thursday to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Year 6 students will also be running a cake stall to show their support.
P&C Disco:
We are looking forward to the P&C disco next Tuesday 28th May. The K – 2 disco will be at 5pm – 6:15pm with the 3 – 6 students dancing up a storm at 6:30pm – 8pm.
Peer Mediators:
Our peer mediators have started assisting students in the playground. They are spending time helping solve small disputes between students. They then debrief with a teacher so they can further develop their skills and get feedback.
Athletics Carnival:
Our athletics carnival will be held on Wednesday of next week at Glendale Sports Centre. Permission notes and payment should be returned by Wednesday 22nd May. Parents are welcome to come along to watch the event. We look forward to seeing you there.
Semester 1 Reports:
Currently, teachers are busy assessing and writing student reports. Reports will be sent home via the Sentral Parent Portal. If you have not set up access to the portal, please do so as soon as possible. If you need assistance in setting up access, please contact the school office for support.
Absences:
A reminder that when providing a reason for a student absence, if it is an appointment, please provide the type of appointment as when we record the absence, different types of appointments require a different absence code to be recorded. If your family are planning a vacation during school time of more than 10 school days, an extended leave application must be submitted prior to the holiday for approval. Please contact the office if you require an extended leave form.
Learning Support:
At Warners Bay Public School, we strive to support every student's learning journey. One way we do this is through intervention groups in English and Math, aimed at providing targeted support to students across all grades (K-6). These groups allow us to create smaller, focused learning environments that limit distractions and increase opportunities for individualised attention, for students in intervention groups, as well as in the classroom with teachers. The focus of these interventions is determined by our school. Executive Staff and Learning Support Team, based on observations, teacher judgement, and standardised testing. It's important to note that intervention does not necessarily indicate any cause for concern; rather, it is a proactive approach to support students in specific areas of their learning or to provide extension support for those who may benefit. If your child is identified for intervention, they will receive a note detailing the program focus and any other necessary information. Please be advised that intervention opportunities are not compulsory, and parents can always opt out if they prefer. If there are any causes for concern, your child's teacher will always contact you to discuss further. Our goal is to ensure that every student receives the support they need to succeed academically and reach their full potential.
Who is our Intervention Team?
Our Intervention Team consists of Assistant Principals working closely with each stage.
These are as follows -
Early Stage 1 - Mrs Parsons
Stage 1 - Mrs Burr
Stage 2 - Ms Hamilton
Stage 3 - Ms Patrick
SHINE - IEPs supported by Ms Ward and team
The team are also supported by our school’s wonderful SLSO’s and our APCI, Mrs Simmons. This team consists of highly experienced teachers and support staff who have worked extensively across K-6 and in diverse educational settings. Each team member works closely with class teachers and parents, allowing us to provide targeted support tailored to individual student needs. Whether it's in English or Math, our team is committed to ensuring that every student receives the support they need to succeed.
