Principal: Steve Murphy Chisholm St P.O. Box 892 Wangaratta 3676 Phone: 03-5721-2658 03- 5722-1280 Fax: 03-5722-2712 Email: wangaratta.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: wangps.vic.edu.au

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Wangaratta Primary School Newsletter Issue 27

August 31 2017

From the Principal

LOTS TO BE PROUD OF! At the end of last week, I was prompted by a colleague to think about and reflect on all the wonderful things happening here at Wangaratta Primary School. I was asked, what is the one thing you are most proud of in your role as Acting Principal at Wangaratta Primary School; a difficult question to answer because I was only able to pick one thing. After some reflection, I finally decided on my response which was: I am proud to be the Acting Principal at Wangaratta Primary School because of how the school continually focuses on improving the educational outcomes of all students and also because we really do have a great group of students, staff and families here at Wangaratta Primary School. One of the strengths of our school as I see it is the support that parents, students and staff give to one another across a wide range of areas. As a school community we should be really proud of this, and continue to recognise and celebrate the things we are doing well. In other news, our staff team have been working hard over the past week on developing their skills across a wide range of areas in order to deliver high quality learning programs to our students. We have been lucky enough to be part of the Department’s PLC (Professional Learning Communities) project, which has focused on upskilling our school leaders in regards to developing PLC’s in our school, in order to achieve better student outcomes. We will share more with you about the PLC project as it unfolds in our school, and am very much looking forward to working with staff to better identify and cater for the needs of our students. Staff Professional Development – Our school team will be engaging in professional development activities on Monday 4th September. The focus for this session will be on student engagement and wellbeing, and on the development of our literacy and numeracy practices. This well help our school as we continue on our school improvement journey. A reminder that Monday 4th September is a student free day, so students do not come to school on this day. Woolworths Earn and Learn – A reminder to keep sending in the Earn and Learn stickers, there is only a few weeks left! A big thank-you to those who have already sent their stickers in. Swimming – A reminder for those students wishing to participate in this year’s swimming program; notes and money must be returned as soon as possible! For students in Grades 3-6, there are only a few places left available.

EVENTS CALENDAR Thursday, 31 August

Bike Ed Yrs 3/4/5/6 Friday, 1 September

Fathers Day Breakfast

Fathers Day Stall

Bike Ed Yrs 3/4/5/6 Monday, 4 September

Curriculum Day—students not required to attend school on this day.

Thursday, 7 September

Bike Ed Yrs 3/4/5/6 Friday, 8 September

Hoop Time Yrs 5/6

Bike Ed Yrs 3/4/5/6 Friday, 15 September

Yrs 1/2 Sleep over

Yrs 3/4/5/6 Bike Hike Friday, 22 September

Last day of term 3. School finishes at 2.15pm

P & F Hot Food Day Monday, 9 October

Term 4 commences. Wed, 11—Fri 13 October

Yrs 3/4 Camp Friday, 13 October

Zone Athletics (selected students only

2018 Foundation Transition Day 9am-11am

Tues, 31 Oct —Thurs, 2 Nov

Life Education Van Friday, 10 November

Foundation classes excursion to Traffic School

Mon 13—Fri 17 November

Yrs 3-6 Swimming Mon 20, Wed 22, Thurs 23, Tues 28, Wed 29 & Thurs 30 November

Yrs F-2 Swimming Friday, 22 December

Last day of term 4. School finishes at 1.30pm

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Parent/Opinion Survey – A reminder to those families that have received a letter with a link to complete the online Parent Opinion Survey that the surveys will be closing soon. We encourage you to take the time to complete the survey as we really do value your feedback and will use the feedback provided to help us continue to make Wangaratta Primary School a great school for everyone. Positive Notes Home – We have started to be on the look out for students displaying positive behaviours and attitudes both in the classroom and in the yard. Mrs. Moyle, with the help of classroom teachers, has been selecting 2 students from each class, each week, and has begun sending a Positive Note home to the families of these students. The positive notes will explain the positive things your child has been doing, and are a cause for celebration with your child. Keep an eye on your letter boxes for the remainder of the year, as you never know when you might a receive a positive note home from our school! Regards Maree Moyle Acting Principal

Student of the Week Emily FL—Congratulations on your terrific narrative entitled “Emily the Baby Kangaroo.” Abbey-Jane 1/2A—For always putting in her best effort towards her work. Olivia 1/2K—Congratulations for being inclusive and patient with her friends and class mates. Charley FH– For using incredible persistence in Maths (especially counting) Tennysen 5/6C– For showing respect to his peers and teachers. Tenny is also always willing to help others out. Caeleigh 5/L—For her constant efforts in all she does. Cooper 3/4D—For being a fantastic class member who always does his best and is friendly to everyone. Joe 5/6C—For his enthusiasm and respect for others on camp.

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge

Well done to all of our students who registered for the Reading Challenge. The Challenge finishes on Friday, 8 September. Please ensure that you have registered all of your reading books on the website by Wednesday, 6 September so that I have time to verify the books. Our casual shirt day for students who have completed the challenge will be Thursday, 7 September. If you have any problems please see Yvonne in the office.

Mathematic Awards

Annabelle, Charlotte and Elliott were the lucky recipients of a Mathletics Award the week.

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Stepping Stones will not be holding a Student Free Day Out of Hours Program on Monday 4th September as they do not have sufficient staff to run a full day’s program. They can be contacted on 0488935199 if you have any further queries.

Parents and Friends News

Woolworths Earn & Learn The Woolworths Earn and Learn program gives primary and Secondary schools around Australia the chance to earn school resources. This program commences Wednesday, 26 July until Tuesday, 19 September. Here’s how:

Earn one Woolworths Earn and Learn sticker for every $10 spent at Woolworths.

Either place earnt stickers onto a sticker sheet or bring stickers into the office. At the end of the program, the stickers are redeemed for resources for our school through Modern Teaching Aids.

First Aid Roster Term 3 Roster ` The school is in need of extra helpers to assist with our first aid roster. Duties include: striping 1 single bed, gathering dirty items, making bed, laundering dirty items. Items are to be collected at end of school Friday and returned clean Monday morning. Please see the office to add your name to the roster.

Friday, 25 August—Mel L Friday, 1 September—Naomi

Friday, 8 September—Jennie G Friday, 15 September—Kay B Friday, 22 September—Mel L

School Events Breakfast Club Thursday Mornings If you are over 18, available Thursday morning between 8am-8.45am and have a current Working With Children’s Check. Feel free to volunteer to be on a roster. Fathers Day Stall - Friday 1st Sept - Gifts at the stall are $4. Fathers Day Breakfast - Friday 1st Sept - 7:30 until 8:45am - please RSVP for catering purposes PLEASE HELP: We are in need of a fridge to borrow for a month or 2 in the kitchen. The current fridge isn't working very well. Anyone that can spare a fridge, would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Steve Johnston or the school office.

Assembly Performances

Wednesday, 6 September—Band Wednesday, 13 September—5/6L Wednesday, 20 September—5/6C

Outside School Hours Care

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Music Count Us In exists to advocate for and celebrate music in Australian Schools. Each year, MCUI brings more than half a million people together in song, with a Celebration Day that reaches into every corner of the country. The song is written by student songwriters from across Australia, collaborating with MCUI’s celebrity mentors. This week, I introduced the song to students. They may practise at home by looking up Music Count Us In Shine Together on You Tube. Our celebration this year will include a whole school sing along in the BER building as well as the choir going to the Town Square to sing with other schools for the community.

Celebration Day is November 2nd with sing time at 12.30pm.

Music News

Every Face has a Place at Wangaratta Primary School

Name: Matt Lorback 5/6 Teacher, Numeracy and ICT co-ordinator

What do you do? As Numeracy co-ordinator I plan the direction of the whole school Maths program which includes building teacher capacity and knowledge and access to the most up to date resources and practices. I work with teachers at WPS and across the region to make improvements for all our students. As ICT co-ordinator I focus on classroom practise through the use of ICT as a supporting tool. Programs such as G-Suite for Education have opened up some amazing opportunities for our learning community. I also support the use of student devices such as iPads and notebooks and coach staff and students in the use of different apps and software packages. Teaching Philosophy I believe that everyone is capable of learning and of achieving what they set out to do. With a bit of hard work and support our kids are capable of great things! I belive that learning should be fun yet challenging and we should really celebrate failures as well as success. Without failure there is no learning. The road to success is not an express route, there are plenty of bumps along the way. Finally I believe that teachers, students, parents and the whole community are in it together, we’re all learners, and can all learn from each other.

Wanted/Needed

As part of Friday Clubs, Emma Carter would love to receive any

donations of Voss Glass Drink Bottles please.

Writing Competition

Colour your classroom writing competition. Win 1 of 20 $1000 classroom prize packs for your school.

The topic is “If you could invent something that would make life easier for people, what would you invent? Tell us in your best

handwriting and in 300 words or less for a chance to win! Competition closes 29 September. Enter at

www.coloouryourclassroom.com.au

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Thank you to all families that completed the survey about our reports that was emailed to families last month. We greatly appreciate the time and feedback you provided and are in the process of using this information to ensure the reports meet the needs of our families. It is not too late to provide feedback if you still wish. If you cannot find the original email please contact Andrea Matheson to get another link or pick up a paper copy from the office. We will leave the survey open until the end of the month. Thank you, Andrea Matheson

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Andrea Matheson Leading Teacher Wangaratta Primary School (03) 5721 2658

Student Reports Feedback

Compass Tips

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CAFÉ Strategy: Recognize Literary Elements 1 When we read, we often recognise common elements of a story that include plot, character, setting, and theme. We use these elements to help us infer what will happen next. As readers, when we identify and understand these elements, we store this information to help us remember and comprehend what the story is about. Literary elements work together to form the story and make it interesting. We learn literary elements separately, but we combine them when reading to give us a better understanding of the story. It is important that children specifically look for these elements as they first learn them. It is through exposure and practice that readers become good at using these elements to comprehend text. How can you help your child with this strategy at home? 1. When reading a story with your child, discuss the character. Begin by asking your child who or what the story is about. 2. After determining the character, see if your child is able to tell you where and when the story occurs. Ask your child how they were able to determine the setting? Did he/she use pictures, words, or infer to establish the setting? 3. Continue to read the selection and discuss with your child important events that occur in the story. Ask your child what the problem is in the story and how the problem was solved. 4. Conclude the story by talking about the theme of the story. The theme is the underlying message, or meaning, of the story. Encourage your child to use what they know about the characters, setting, and plot to help determine the theme. Thank you for your continued support at home! * Ideas and strategies are taken from: The CAFE Book, written by Gail Boushey & Joan Moser Written by: Allison Behne ©2010 www.thedailycafe.com

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Book Swap. We had a great turn out and a HUGE amount of books being swapped around. It was fantastic to see kids from Founda-tion - Year 6 participating and getting excited about reading. I am already looking forward to the 2018 Book Swap.

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17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta Victoria 3677 P. +61 3 5723 0500

www.whs.vic.edu.au

2018 Year 7 Transition Night Wednesday 6 September, 5pm – 6pm Our Transition Coordinator and Principal, and all key personnel for Year 7 in 2018 will be available for questions, including:

Year 7 Teachers

Financial queries

All integration aides (WHS)

Bus Coordinator

Wellbeing support

Middle Years Leader

Compass enquiries and assistance

Uniform suppliers

Harvey Norman for BYOD

Parents and Friends; uniform shop

and second hand books

Year 7 Coordinators to discuss camp (dates, location and cost)

Wangaratta High School will be holding a 2018 Year 7 Information Night on Wednesday 6 September 2017. Information Booklets will be available for parents to take home.

Free

Father’s Day Family Night Time: 6pm—8pm

Date: 31st August 2017

Come along to Bunnings Wangaratta’s complete free event Fathers Day Family Night!

We will have an animal nursery, kids DIY, the men's shed running a free sausage sizzle,

1st Yarrunga Scouts hosting an information table and much more.

Bookings recommended—for more information or to book speak to a team member in-store or go to

www.bunnings.com.au and locate your nearest store.

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General Information

Bendigo Student Banking Change to Collection Day Please be advised that Bendigo Bank wishes to change its School Banking collection day to Friday instead of Wednesday. The bank will trial the new collection day for this term and are hoping the change of day is more convenient for parents to participate. 3rd Little Duck Lunch Orders Please note that we have been notified by 3rd Little Duck of the following changes to lunch orders On Line Orders must be made by 9pm SATURDAY Written orders must be placed in the order tub at the school office FRIDAY mornings instead of Monday. Children’s Dental Services Ages 0-18 years Did you know that NHW dental Service is open to children of all ages from 0-18 years of age? If you have a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card, or child Dental Benefits Scheme - there is No charge for any public dental care. Children from 0-18 years of age—if you do not receive any of the above benefits—there is a co-payment of $32.50 per full course of care (1st July 2017). No charge for emergency care. Children are offered the first available appointment and are usually seen by Oral Health Therapists who are specifically trained to treat children. For those requiring more extensive care, children can be referred to one of our dentists. An Oral Health Educator provides education and dietary advice where required. For further information or to make an appointment, please call the friendly staff at the clinic on 57225325 any day between 9am and 4.30pm. The clinic is situated in the Community Care Centre, 4-12 Clark Street, Wangaratta. North East Regional Pre School Association The Resilience Project—teaching young Australians to be mentally healthy. Parent Information Night Monday 4 September 7pm-9pm at Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Registrations (free) at https:\\www.eventbrite.com/o/nerpsa-10028539796 Junior Muster Day The Wangaratta Magpies Cricket Club is holding a Junior Muster day for Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 players. All current and new players, and their parents are encouraged to come along. When: Saturday, 26 August Time: 10am Where: Cricket Nets, Norm Minns Oval. Contact Club President Darren Grant on 0427 978 485 with any questions.

Registrations are now being taken for the 2017/18 LITTLE ATHLETICS Season Fees for this season are: One child $115, Two Children $210, Three Children $305 Four Children $400, Uniforms $35 All registrations MUST be completed online at www.lavic.com.au before attending a registration day on: ** Saturday 7th October 10am – 2pm ** or Monday 9th October 4pm – 5:30pm

Appin Street Sports Complex **This year we are combining our first Registration Day with our Come and Try Day, where we will also be celebrating our 50th Birthday. Kids are welcome to come down and have a go at: **

Contact us… wangaratta@lavic.com.au