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Wollongbar PS, with a motto of Learning for Life, develops every child to be their very best. Achievement is reflected in our Students' progress academically, socially & emotionally. Restorative welfare practices promote a healthy school environment.

May 2012

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30 Years 5/6 Impa... 07:00AM Years 5/6 Impact Leadership Day from 07:00AM to 04:00PM Students in Years 5 & 6 are invited to attend a leadership conference, aimed at upper primary aged students and is held in Coolangatta,the leadership conference equips students with the skills and abilities to be leaders. Cost: $50 per child. Students are... Zone Rugby Uni... 09:45AM Zone Rugby Union Trials from 09:45AM to 02:30PM Four of our students will be heading to the Zone Rugby Union Trials @ Brunswick Hds @ 9.45am-2.30pm	1	2 P&C Meeting 07:00PM P&C Meeting from 07:00PM to 08:30PM All welcome to the P&C meeting held in the staffroom at 7pm. A great way to be informed about what is happening at your child/ren's school and to meet other parents.	3 Uniform Shop C... 08:30AM Uniform Shop CLOSED from 08:30AM to 09:15AM Uniform shop is closed today - It will reopen tomorrow morning 4th May.	4 Uniform Shop O... 08:30AM Uniform Shop OPEN from 08:30AM to 09:15AM The Uniform Shop is open today. North Coast Ru... 09:00AM North Coast Rugby League Trials from 09:00AM to 03:00PM North Coast Rugby League Trials will be held in Grafton 4W Assembly 11:35AM 4W Assembly from 11:35AM to 12:30PM Parents and Carers are invited to join us in the School Hall for our Weekly Assembly at 11.35am.	5	6
7 North Coast Ho... 09:00AM North Coast Hockey from 09:00AM to 03:00PM 2 students will be attending NC Hockey at Grafton. Student Bankin... 09:30AM Student Banking from 09:30AM to 10:00AM Students with a Commonwealth Dollarmite Account can bring their deposit books to the Front Office each Monday morning and have their money deposited into their account. Parents with students in Yrs K-6 wishing to do School Banking and don’t have any forms...	8 North Coast Go... 09:00AM North Coast Golf from 09:00AM to 03:00PM NC Golf will be held at Coffs Harbour Soccer Gala Da... 09:00AM Soccer Gala Day from 09:00AM to 02:45PM	9 District Touch... 09:00AM District Touch Trials from 09:00AM to 03:00PM Woolworths Ear... All day Woolworths Earn & Learn All day Our school is taking part in Woolworths Earn & Learn community program. From May 9th to July 1st 2012, Woolworths will give you one Earn & Learn sticker for every $10 you spend in store (excluding the purchase of cigarettes, alcohol and gift cards). All y...	10 Uniform Shop O... 08:30AM Uniform Shop Open from 08:30AM to 09:30AM Girls Netball ... 09:00AM Girls Netball Gala Day from 09:00AM to 03:00PM Senior Girls Netball Gala day held in Ballina Mothers' Day S... 02:00PM Mothers' Day Stall from 02:00PM to 03:15PM The P&C will be running their annual Mother’s Day stall on Thursday 10th May for children to buy something special to give on Mother’s Day. Gifts will range from 50c - $5. If you are able to help out on the stall please contact Carla on 0414526002.	11 Cross Country ... 09:00AM Cross Country Championships from 09:00AM to 03:00PM Ballina District PSSA Cross Country Championships will be held at Lennox Head at 10am. Cost is $11 per selected student. Students who have progressed to the Championships received a permission note on the day of the School Cross Country. 3/4O Assembly 11:35AM 3/4O Assembly from 11:35AM to 12:15PM Parents and Carers are invited to join us in the School Hall for our Weekly Assembly at 11.35am.	12	13
14 Student Bankin... 09:30AM Student Banking from 09:30AM to 10:00AM Students with a Commonwealth Dollarmite Account can bring their deposit books to the Front Office each Monday morning and have their money deposited into their account. Parents with students in Yrs K-6 wishing to do School Banking and don’t have any forms...	15 NAPLAN Test fo... 09:30AM NAPLAN Test for Yrs 3 & 5 only from 09:30AM to 10:15AM Students in Years 3 & 5 will sit the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test over 3 days. Todays tests will be Language Conventions & Writing. For further information please follow the link.	16 NAPLAN Test fo... 09:30AM NAPLAN Test for Yrs 3 & 5 only from 09:30AM to 10:15AM Students in Years 3 & 5 will sit the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test over 3 days. Todays test will be Reading. For further information please follow the link.	17 NAPLAN Test fo... 09:30AM NAPLAN Test for Yrs 3 & 5 only from 09:30AM to 10:15AM Students in Years 3 & 5 will sit the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test over 3 days. Todays tests will be Numeracy. For further information please follow the link. Flower Power D... 05:30PM Flower Power Disco from 05:30PM to 07:30PM Don’t miss our first disco for the year Thursday 17th May 5.30-7.30pm. This is an all ages disco with a flower power theme. Entry cost $2. The canteen will be operating during the night selling chicken and vegie burgers, snacks and drinks. If anyone is av...	18 5/6M Assembly 11:35AM 5/6M Assembly from 11:35AM to 12:15PM Parents and Carers are invited to join us in the School Hall for our Weekly Assembly at 11.35am.	19	20
21 Student Bankin... 09:30AM Student Banking from 09:30AM to 10:00AM Students with a Commonwealth Dollarmite Account can bring their deposit books to the Front Office each Monday morning and have their money deposited into their account. Parents with students in Yrs K-6 wishing to do School Banking and don’t have any forms...	22	23	24 Years 5 & 6 La... 09:30AM Years 5 & 6 Lantern Workshop from 09:30AM to 03:00PM Students in 5/6T & 5/6M will be participating in a lantern workshop as part of their unit on sculpture. Cost is $15 per student. For further information please click on the link below.	25 2/3C Assembly 11:35AM 2/3C Assembly from 11:35AM to 12:15PM Parents and Carers are invited to join us in the School Hall for our Weekly Assembly at 11.35am. Canteen Meetin... 02:00PM Canteen Meeting from 02:00PM to 03:00PM All welcome to attend the Canteen meeting being held in the staffroom @ 2pm.	26	27
28 Student Bankin... 09:30AM Student Banking from 09:30AM to 10:00AM Students with a Commonwealth Dollarmite Account can bring their deposit books to the Front Office each Monday morning and have their money deposited into their account. Parents with students in Yrs K-6 wishing to do School Banking and don’t have any forms...	29	30 Yrs K-2 Ears, ... 02:00PM Yrs K-2 Ears, Nose, Throat Visit from 02:00PM to 03:15PM The Department of Education's Ears, Nose and Throat lady will be visiting our Students in Yrs K-2 to discuss the importance of blowing their noses to keep them healthy. More information coming soon.	31 P&C Fundraisin... 07:00PM P&C Fundraising Meeting from 07:00PM to 08:00PM All welcome to join the P&C Fundraising Meeting held at the Pioneer Tavern @ 7pm	1 1/2M Assembly 11:35AM 1/2M Assembly from 11:35AM to 12:15PM Parents and Carers are invited to join us in the School Hall for our Weekly Assembly at 11.35am.	2	3

Upcoming events

Student Banking May 21 09:30AM
Years 5 & 6 Lantern Workshop May 24 09:30AM
2/3C Assembly May 25 11:35AM
Canteen Meeting May 25 02:00PM
Student Banking May 28 09:30AM

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