225 Warrigal Road, Burwood Principal: Ms Gayle Cope Tel: 9808 2165 Fax: 9888 7239

Email: wattle.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.wattleparkps.vic.edu.au

DIARY DATES

July 29th Coach Approach Years 3-6 Athletics Expo 29th Year 2 Tree Planting Back Creek 11.30am-1.00pm 31st 11.30-1.30 Senior Choir, Boite School Chorus combined

rehearsal at Melbourne Girls’ College Yarra Boulevard, Richmond

August 3rd Foundation Excursion Chesterfield Farm 3rd Senior Choir, Boite School Chorus Final Performance at

Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St, Melbourne 1.00pm 5th Olympic Day 8th Year 2 Excursion Melbourne Museum & Jurassic World 9th Rotary Speech Night—Gymnasium 10th Year 3\4 School Camp Information Session Farley Forum 6.30-7pm 11th Year 4 Minecraft Incursion 12th 15th-16th Book Fair 15th House Athletics Carnival Years 3-6 15-19 Junior Art Show 16th Parent Teacher Interviews—Evening 17thParent Teacher Interviews— Afternoon 17th Tony Bones Incursion 23rd School Council 24-26

th Years 3/4 Camp

26th Daffodil Day 30th Father’s & Special Person’s Day Stall September 1st Whole School and Graduation Photos 5-16th Bike Ed Year 6 7th Night of the Notables Years 5 & 6 7-8pm. 8th School Disco 8th District Athletics 8th Step Up Information Night Foundation 2017 6-7pm 15th Year 5 Incursion Colonial Show 16th Last day Term 3 2.30pm finish. Free dress October 3rd Start Term 4

UNIFORM SHOP OPEN: MONDAYS AFTER THE AFTERNOON ASSEMBLY & WEDNESDAYS 8.30-9.30am

For all Uniform Enquiries: wpps.uniform@gmail.com

Newsletter No. 13 27th July 2016

From the Principal ………..

Dear Parents,

Coach Approach today for the Years 3 to 6 stu-

dents, mixed netball final for a Year 6 team on

Monday and a girls T-ball final today, along with

our usual physical education classes with Mr James

Feather and running club on Tuesday, Thursday

and Friday. It’s been a busy sporting week!

All families should have received an email through

Compass that next Friday, 5th August is Olympics

Day. This is a student led initiative to celebrate the

opening of the Rio Olympic Games. A country was

randomly selected for every class at assembly two

weeks ago. The list is as follows: FC - Canada

FH - India

FS - Russia

1S - Jamaica

1W - United States of America

2G - Mexico

2P - Australia

3G - Japan

3S - Greece

3MK - China

4H - France

4P - Switzerland

4W - Turkey

5C - Italy

5J - Germany

6A - Brazil

6D - Great Britain

6T - New Zealand

All students are encouraged to wear the colours of

their allocated country on this day.

A number of staffing changes are to take place this term.

Mrs Hayley Wilson and her husband, James are expecting their first child. Hayley has only been with us

for a short time but has made considerable contributions to the school as a dedicated classroom teacher

and taking on the role as the ‘Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden’ coordinator.

We wish Hayley and James all the very best for their journey into parenthood. It is such a special time.

Hayley’s last day will be next Friday. Mr Steve Donohue was the successful applicant for Hayley’s fami-

ly leave position and he will now be the replacement teacher for the rest of the year for 4H. We have been

very fortunate to have been able to retain Steve at our school. He is most valued and professional staff

member. A casual relief teacher will be appointed to cover the class of 1S for the remaining two weeks of

Mrs Kathy Skantzos’ long service leave.

Mrs Robyn Hunter, after 25 years of dedicated service to the school as our business manager has an-

nounced her retirement. Robyn’s last day will be Friday 7th October. Robyn will certainly be sorely

missed. She has an enormous historical knowledge of the school and knows everything’ financial’ about

not just the school but the idiosyncrasies of the department’s financial processes. Robyn has given won-

derful service to the school. I personally will miss her enormously. Robyn has been such a great mentor to

me, teaching me all about the finances of schools.

However it is now time for Robyn to be able to travel whenever she and her husband, Rod wish and enjoy

more special family times with their children and grandchildren.

Every four years, a detailed review is conducted in every Victorian State Government school. 2016 is a

school review year at Wattle Park Primary School. School reviews provide an independent analysis of a

school's performance against the goals and targets in their strategic plan. The formal review also evaluates

the school's strengths and the impact of its improvement efforts. It provides an opportunity for all mem-

bers of the school community to contribute to the vision and direction of the school for the future.

As part of the review process, we would like your feedback.

You are invited to attend a parent forum on Tuesday night the 2nd of August from 7pm until 8pm. Please

see attached flyer.

Notices were sent home yesterday for the upcoming 3 & 4 camp to Camp Arrabri and in September a

group of five Year 5 & 6 students are travelling to our sister school in China. Orientation night for our

2017 Foundation students is scheduled for Thursday 8th September. And next Monday is 1st of August!

Where has the year gone?

Enjoy your weekend everyone.

Regards Gayle

Wattle Park Primary School Olympics Day

On Friday, 5th August to celebrate the opening of the Rio Olympic Games, some Year 6

Leaders have initiated an Olympics Games Day at Wattle Park Primary School.

Each class has been allocated a country. See the list below:

FC - Canada

FH - India

FS - Russia

1S - Jamaica

1W - United States of America

2G - Mexico

2P - Australia

3G - Japan

3S - Greece

3MK - China

4H - France

4P - Switzerland

4W - Turkey

5C - Italy

5J - Germany

6A - Brazil

6D - Great Britain

6T - New Zealand

All students are encouraged to wear the colours of their allocated country. National cos-

tumes can be worn however, please be aware that students will be involved in physical ac-

tivities throughout the day

Congratulations to Elijah T 6A for representing AFL Victoria in the Under 12 year old School Sport Victoria. Special mention of his 'Joel Selwood' courageous effort award when competing against Western Australia.

Well done Elijah!

PLEASE LIKE OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGE TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS ABOUT THE FETE

DO YOU HAVE A LEMON TREE?

The fete committee would love any lemons, oranges, grapefruit etc. for the fete. The

fruit will be juiced and frozen for lots of delicious treats in November.

A box has been left at the office for your donations.

Thanks!

Also available on our website under Parents then canteen - www.wattleparkps.vic.edu.au

FOUNDATION 2016 ENROLMENTS

It is that time of year when schools are preparing for the following year and

student numbers are critical to the school’s staffing structure.

Could you please complete the required Student Admission Enrolment Form if

you intend enrolling your child at Wattle Park Primary School in 2016. This

form is available from the office or on the school’s website. It can be forwarded

by mail if requested.

If you are aware of any families who may live near you and have not enrolled,

please encourage them to put in their enrolment forms as soon as possible.