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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:10:58 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:39:50 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:08:56 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:24:25 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:57:24 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:40:05 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:26:23 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:47:48 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:13:14 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:42:26 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:27:22 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:23:14 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:14:19 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:26:29 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:41:10 AEDT

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 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.

Practise makes perfect

The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.

For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:05:48 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:27:36 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Premier highlights the value of public education

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:00:39 AEST

Public education can be the springboard to the top job in New South Wales.

That was the message from the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, as she launched Education Weekcelebrations today at Parramatta and Kiama public schools.

"I know that all schools across the state today are highlighting and celebrating what we all value in public education – where someone like me who couldn't speak a word of English when she started school has somehow ended up being the Premier of NSW," she said.

Ms Berejiklian said she had met many possible future leaders during her visit to Parramatta Public School and "couldn't be prouder, as your Premier, to witness the outstanding achievements of all the students across the state".

The dual school launch, linked via a live simulcast, focused on the theme of Education Week, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, which highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the launch was hosted entirely by primary school students and featured student performances from Eastwood Public School violinist Justine Zhang, Bossley Park High School soloist Ezra Loau and dancers from Hoxton Park Public School.

Year 8 students from Kiama High School – Alira Morgan, Jannali Morgan and Olivia Talbott – opened the celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country performed in language.

Keynote speeches were delivered from Kiama by Terara Public School Year 6 student Lucy Boundy, Molly Chapman, a Year 8 student at Dapto High School, and Nowra East Public School instructional leader Vishanti Govender.

Lucy told the launch that education was about opportunity: "Opportunity to learn, opportunity to improve and opportunity to make a difference."

In detailing her early struggles with learning, Molly said a more hands-on approach to study at her high school had a huge impact on her.

"I learn more effectively by seeing and doing things because it gets in my head more easily and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks to school, I'm exceeding in almost everything I touch," she said.

Education Minister Rob Stokes highlighted the "incredible legacy" of public schools on society, a role contemporary education and educators would play in the future.

"We are in a period of vast technological, social and economic change, and with that the role of education becomes more important, even bigger, and the challenge for teachers and students becomes more complex," he said.

"We need to provide training in those skills that recognise the future is uncertain and to train and encourage young people not just to be ready for the change that is coming but to be excited by it."

New uniform policy for NSW public schools

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:02:04 AEST

A new uniform policy has been introduced for NSW public schools, which for the first time include the option for girls to wear shorts and pants.

The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Minister for Education, Rob Stokes, announced the new "clear and concise" policy today at Condell Park Public School in Sydney.

Ms Berejiklian said the "modern makeover" would ensure that uniforms were practical and comfortable for students and affordable for parents.

The new policy says all students should have the opportunity to access the full range of school activities while wearing a school uniform, including physical activities, and girls must have the option to wear shorts and pants.

For more information, read the media release by the Premier and Minister. The new policy and implementation guidelines (PDF 116KB) are available on the department's website.

The Department of Education supports the wearing of school uniform to promote a sense of belonging for students and create a positive identity for the school community.

Each public school decides on its school uniform in formal consultation with students, school staff, parents and the school community.

More new classrooms, preschool places and teachers in $17.3 billion education budget

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:04:58 AEST

NSW Budget 2018 features historic firsts for education, including record funding to expand the number of new and upgraded schools, unprecedented investment to air condition more classrooms and universal pre-school for three year olds.

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, Education Minister Rob Stokes and Early Childhood Minister Sarah Mitchell outlined a range of new initiatives funded by the $17.3 billion education budget in 2018-19.

The Government will be investing $6 billion over the next four years to deliver more than 170 new and upgraded schools, including planning for more than 20 new projects.

"We are proud to be making this unprecedented investment into the future of our children," Mr Perrottet said.

"This year's NSW Budget takes our already record school building program to another level – a massive 170 schools new and upgraded schools over the next four years.

"That brings our total schools building program to 230 new and upgraded schools since 2011."

"The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government's strong financial management has allowed us to invest so heavily in our schools and education system."

Mr Stokes said communities right across NSW will benefit from this record investment into education.

"NSW is experiencing an increase in school enrolments and we have in place an unprecedented program of investment in new and upgraded schools to meet this demand," Mr Stokes said.

A staged investment of $500 million is being allocated to provide cooling for schools, while improving the indoor environmental quality, through the installation of smart and sustainable air conditioning systems powered by solar energy.

In another landmark initiative, NSW will become the first Australian state to provide universal access to community preschool for three years old under a $197.8 million program.

"Because of this historic investment, average daily fees will decrease significantly and the savings will go directly back into the pockets of hard working families," Mrs Mitchell said.

This brings total spending on early childhood education to $474.3 million in 2018-19.

Other education investment in the 2018-19 NSW Budget includes:

$160 million to be spent in 2018-19 to continue its blitz on planned school maintenance, part of a record $747 million investment over four years;
$71.8 million to implement the Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in NSW schools;
$50 million in additional flexible funding will be provided to government schools to implement the School Leadership Strategy - freeing up principals and school leaders from administrative work;
$3 million for the first comprehensive review of the entire school curriculum since 1989;
$2.8 million to encourage the preservation and study of Aboriginal languages;
$30 million to continue to deliver greater access to green space and sports facilities in public school playgrounds through the Share Our Space program, and;
Funding for around 900 extra full-time equivalent teaching positions in NSW government schools.

The NSW Government will also invest $1.3 billion on non-government schools, an increase of 7.5 per cent on 2017-18. This includes a $32 million increase in the Building Grants Assistance Scheme over four years for capital works projects to support enrolment growth in non-government schools.

The record $17.3 billion investment in education allocates $15.7 billion for recurrent expenses and $1.6 billion for capital investment in 2018-19.

Lawn bowls at Club Windang

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:02:56 AEST

Every Friday for sport our students are lucky enough to use the amazing facilities at club Windang to hone their lawn bowl skills. Under the watchful eye of David and Sue they are developing the skills to become truly amazing bowlers.

Missing pencils

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:25:02 AEST

Last weekend 2 pencils were removed from the garden

2018 Selective High School Applications for Entry in 2019

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:16 AEST

Selective high schools cater for the specific needs of high achieving gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. Selective schools help gifted and talent students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level. Parents apply when the student is in Year 5. The students sit the test in March of Year 6.

To be considered for placement students must sit the Selective High School Placement Test. For information about applying and the placement process go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7.

Some selective high schools have vacancies in Years 8 to 12. Applications open in late June for placement the following year. For information about applying and the placement process go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/years-8-to-12.

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts Auditions

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:18 AEST

Year 6 students who wish to apply for entry to Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts in 2018 should complete the attached application form. Auditions will be held between 23 March and 7 April, 2017. If any parent has a question regarding the application process, please contact Mrs Tolhurst. Applications close on Friday, 3 March, 2017. Application Package (pdf 454 KB)

Welcome Back!

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:17 AEST

Welcome back to school for all members of the Windang Public School community. We are looking forward to to a terrific 2017 school year filled with lots of learning, adventure and fun. School commences for Years 1 - 6 on Monday, 30 January, 2017, with all Kindergarten students commencing on Tuesday, 31 January. We've attached the Term 1 calendar, containing all the dates we have at this stage. The calendar will be updated on a weekly basis. "There's no day so full of promise as the first day of school" - we'll see you then!

Kinder Orientation 2017

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:16 AEST

It's always an exciting time at Windang Public School when we welcome our new Kindergarten students to our orientation sessions. Our 2017 Kinder students will be placed into two groups and begin their orientation sessions on either Wednesday, 26 October or Thursday, 27 October. Students and their families will all receive letters this week advising them if they are in Group A or Group B. If there are any other families wishing to enrol their children in Windang Public for 2017, please contact the office on 42951852 or call in and collect an enrolment form. We can't wait to meet everyone and welcome them to our fabulous school.

Most Likely To Succeed

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:17 AEST

"The 21st century is going to be all about building, creating, and innovating. This remarkable film shows a path of how we can empower all of our children to do that." - Sal Khan, Khan Academy.

Join with us as we screen "Most Likely to Succeed" at Club Windang on 28 June, commencing at 7:30pm. Please register at schoointerviews.com.au using code 8pu6r. Please be advised there are two instances of inappropriate language so parental discretion is advised. The movie trailer can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/122502930

Sydney Writers Festival

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:17 AEST

It was an early 7am start when 22 students from years 4,5 & 6, Mrs Gardiner and Ms Morris traveled to Sydney for the 2016 Children's Day. What a day it was. Everyone was excited to be in the Ros Packer Theatre and hear from four authors about what is involved in the writing process. Ms Morris was excited to see Jon Klassen, a fellow Canadian and the whole audience was given a preview of his new book. The "Tom Gates" series is much loved by Windang students and we all enjoyed the presentation by Liz Pichon. Tohby Riddle and Judith Rossell took up the second half of the day and we were also able to buy signed books by all of the authors. We were fortunate enough to take the scenic route home, enjoying a perfect view of Sydney Harbour and Bridge, the Opera House and Botanical Gardens. One the way home we spent time reading, practicing our writing and illustrating skills and some of us even had a nap. It was an inspirational day - one of us may end up being one of the featured authors on the stage at the 2030 Sydney Writers Festival Children's Day!

Australian War Memorial Sound Recordings at ABC Radio

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:16 AEST

On Monday, May 9, the school leaders took a mini bus to ABC Studios in Wollongong. We recorded some of the names and ages of Australian soldiers who died in World War One. It is all part of the Roll of Honour Soundscape project for the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. It was a honour to be chosen to travel to the studios and to be a part of this terrific project.

When we got to the ABC Jen, the station manager and our guide, took us on a tour of the recording rooms while Sarah, another staff member, took us one by one to complete our recordings. We were also fortunate enough to be able to record some messages about Windang and our school. It was a lot of fun to see how a radio program is produced and to have the opportunity to try out some of the equipment. Jen also spoke with us about the many kinds of jobs you can have in radio. Maybe you will even hear us on the airwaves one day!

Sarah took both individual and a group photo and we believe that we will be featured on the ABC's website at http://www.abc.net.au/illawarra/. Jen also mixed our positive messages about Windang and played them on this morning's breakfast program. We loved the opportunity to see a radio station up close and appreciated the time Sarah and Jen spent with us. The ABC shopping bags were a treat we didn't expect.

Although our task was finished, we still had to celebrate so we went down to the Mall and Mrs Tolhurst bought us a gelato each. We tried flavours such as Malteeser, Oreo, Pavlova, Mint Slice and Lemon Sorbet. They were delicious.

Thank you to Jen and Sarah for a great experience. We are lucky to have had the opportunity to be a part of the Soundscape project and to be able to make the recordings at the ABC studio was a surprise we didn't expect.

Parent/Teacher Information Sessions

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:17 AEST

We wish to invite all members of our school community to our parent/teacher information sessions for 2012. This is a great opportunity for members of our school community to meet their child's or children's class teacher and to find out about the programs planned for this year. A feature of this year's sessions will be information regarding the school's new spelling inititaive and how this will be a part of students' homework

.Session dates, locations and times are:

· KD: Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 2:30pm: KD's classroom

· 1PG: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 @ 3:10pm: 1PG's classroom

· 2B: Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 3:10pm: 2B's classroom

· 3MM: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @ 3:10pm: 3MM's classroom

· 4S: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @ 3:10pm: 4S' classroom

· 5R: Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 3:10pm: 5R's classroom

· 5/6B: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 @ 3:10pm: 5R's classroom

We are looking forward to meeing with everyone. Supervision of school age children will be provided by Mrs. Tolhurst and Mrs. Bush. Invitation (doc, 43 KB)

Kindergarten's First Day

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:16 AEST

28 Kindergarten children arrived at Windang Public School for the first full day of Kindergarten. It was an exciting day! Mrs. Dimoski and Mrs. Hill were very impressed with the bright smiles and hard work of all of our newest students. A special thank you goes to the Year 6 buddies who helped make the day such a success. We are looking forward to watching all of these students learn and grow. Exciting times are ahead! Kinder Newsletter (pdf, 6673 KB)

Friday Sport - Primary Classes

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:16 AEST

Sport EOI (doc, 25 KB)Students in Years 3 - 6 will be able to nominate which sport they would like to participate in each term. In Term 1, students can choose between ten pin bowling ($6.00 per week), tennis ($4.00 per week), beach activities, school sport or dance.

The attached expression of interest form should be returned to Mrs. Riley as soon as possible.

School Book Packs

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:17 AEST

School book packs will be available to be sold to students on the following days and dates. The cost for each book pack is $35.00 and includes:

Go Maths student learning journal
12 month access to Mathletics
Class reading folder
Home reading folder
Words Windang's Way envelopes (spelling) X 2
Photocopy paper

Students should provide the correct money in an envelope on the day that matches their grade level.

Monday, February 6, 2012 - Year 6
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - Year 5
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - Year 4
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - Year 3
Friday, February 10, 2012 - Year 2
Monday, February 13, 2012 - Year 1
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - Kindergarten

If any family wishes to discuss purchasing the book packs through the school, please contact the office on 42951852 for an appointment.

School Self Evaluation

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:17 AEST

The School Self-Evaluation committee has written an online survey to assist us in informing future school management directions. This survey is open until 25th November, 2009. Please complete the survey and submit your responses. We appreciate your support!

Online Survey

Windang Surf Life Saving Club

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:18 AEST

2009 -2010 Season

WSLSC invite any children 5 and over to come and learn surf safety in a safe and fun environment.

Older ages will learn surf rescue, resuscitation and board riding.

Date: 13th & 20th September 2009

Time: 10am - 12pm

Where: Windang Club House

Cost: $25 per family, family discounts available

2010 Enrolments

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PDFApplication to Enrol(PDF 155Kb)

Preparations for 2010 are well underway. We are a friendly, supportive school which is successfully meeting the challenge of providing all of our students with an excellent education. Strong academic programs, highly dedicated and professional teachers coupled with excellent facilities and resources means we are a great place to learn. With our participation in the National Partnerships program there has never been a better time to be a student at Windang Public!

Parents and caregivers who wish to enrol their child or children at Windang Public School are requested to visit the school or telephone the office (42951852) to obtain an enrolment form. Proof of your child's age and immunisation records will be required when enrolling. The enrolment form can also be downloaded from the attached file.

For families with children commencing Kindergarten children turning five years old by July 31st in their Kindergarten year can enrol at the beginning of the school year. Students who live within our local area are automatically eligible for enrolment. All students who live out of area are welcome to enrol (acceptance is subject to our policy guidelines).

Windang Public School offers a warm welcome to every child who enrols at our school and to all parents, caregivers and citizens. We know that your association with our school will be a satisfying and enjoyable one.

Southern Stars

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:17 AEST

PDFSouthern Stars(PDF 40Kb)Important Information for Southern Stars