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Welcome Back - The Wantirna Primary School community has had a positive start to the New Year. We welcome back existing families and those joining us, either at the end of last year or in 2018. The Singh, Blundell, Morley, Aspiridis, Preyser, Ram, Rist and second Singh families have had a smooth transition to their new classes or to Foundation and we look forward to getting to know you at our upcoming community events. Our appreciation is extended to Michelle Mclean for keeping an eye on the vegetable garden over the summer holidays, to Hamish Smith for helping with staining the new seating outside the Art Room and the tables and chairs. Hamish was also busy eliminating some weeds and keeping the grounds looking tidy for the start of school. Thank you to Peter Gilbert who has also been working over the summer to ensure our main building and school grounds are looking fantastic for the students’ return. Families will also have noticed that last week the Gaga Pit was built in the area behind the Library. A huge thank you to Justin George (and his trusty apprentice Luke) for taking time at home and after work to have this ready for the children to use very soon. This new addition to our playground was the initiative of the students, researched by Leisa George and funded by our families as a result of our successful Mini-Fete last year. It is further testament to what a strong community effort can achieve for the benefit of all the students at Wantirna Primary School.

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Diary Dates 2018 February Monday 12th – Curriculum Day – No students at school today Thursday 15th – Parent Information Night – 5:45pm to 6:30pm – held in Performing Arts Room / Library Thursday 15th – Twilight Sports – 6:45pm to 7:30pm Monday 19th – Cranbourne Gardens Excursion – Whole School Attending Thursday 22nd – BDSSA Swimming Carnival – only selected children

Friday 23rd – Student Leaders & JSC Reps badge presentation by Nick Wakeling MP @ assembly 9am – All families welcome.

March Friday 2nd – School Photos Sunday 4th – Bunnings BBQ / Cake Stall fundraiser Monday 12th – Labour Day public holiday –no students at school this day Wednesday 21st – Harmony Day Thursday 22nd – Parent / Teacher Meetings Wednesday 28th – Learning Expo Thursday 29th – Last day Term 1 – 2:30pm dismissal – Assembly @ 2pm in school gym

April Monday 16th – First day term 2 – first bell @8:55am

School Assembly held every Friday @9am in gym

School Assembly held every Friday @ 9am in gym

Principal’s Report from the

Principal’s Desk

Monday 12th February

CURRICULUM / PUPIL FREE DAY NO STUDENTS

AT SCHOOL

Acknowledgements - With the return to the main building, and with some teachers changing year levels, there has been much preparation needed over the summer holidays. Thank you to the staff who have spent time making sure that classrooms are well organised and ready for Term 1. During the first week, students participated in activities from ‘The Way To Go At Wantirna’ start up program and have set goals they wish to achieve this term. Staffing for 2018 Principal: Ms Sue Fergeus Business Manager: Ms Jenine Farley Cleaning and Maintenance: Mr Peter Gilbert Foundation/1: Miss Brogan Badrock 2/3F: Miss Kath Faichney 4/5 P: Mr Warwick Peluso 5/6 ME: Mr Brad Murfett (Monday- Wednesday) and Mrs Melitta Elliott (Thursday and Friday) Visual Arts: Mrs Lisa Poulter Performing Arts: Miss Kath Faichney Physical Education: Mr Brad Murfett ES Staff: Ms Tash Hill Mrs Shirley Thompson Chaplain: Mrs Julie Reiher OSHC: Ms Sue Fergeus School Council Elections - Information will be coming home in the next few weeks with regards to vacancies on School Council. We have a number of parents whose term has come to an end. Please give consideration to self-nominating or if you prefer you may ask another parent to do so. Any questions about this can be directed to Hamish Smith (current School Council President), Leisa George (current School Council Treasurer), Joseph Gan, Emma Gardner (PFN President) , Kirstin Jackson, Adriana Grisold, Kath Faichney or myself. Parent Information Night - Please save Thursday 15th of February in your diary as the first important date for first term. From 5.45 – 6.30 pm, the teachers will be holding a Parent Information Session in the Performing Arts/Library Building. Twilight Sports – Our annual Twilight Sports Evening will begin straight after Parent Information Night on the school oval at 6.45 pm. Families are invited to stay to have a picnic dinner and watch their children participate in fun team events. Students are encouraged to wear their house colours and to enjoy ‘competing’ in such games as the Tunnel Ball and the Hula Hoop Challenge. Student Leader Badges - Nick Wakeling has been invited to our Whole School Assembly on Friday 23rd February to present our Year 6 Captains, Year 6 Student Leaders and Junior School Council Representatives with their badges. All families are welcome to attend. Building Maintenance Funding - Families and the wider community will be very pleased to see the changes that have continued to occur at Wantirna Primary School over the summer break. The new decks and stairs have been stained, the asphalt pathways have been laid and students have returned to the classrooms in the main building. Our chaplain Julie Reiher has relocated to the main building with a new ‘Well-Being Centre’, I am sure the students will look forward to visiting her new room. The remaining internal painting will continue this term and outside will start before the Easter holidays. Working Bee -Thank you to the following families who were able to help to spread the soft fall on our playgrounds last weekend: He, Reeve, Booker, Hill, Smith, Batka and Chapman families. A special mention to the He family for their generous donation to our Buildings and Grounds fund. We appreciate your ongoing support and commitment to Wantirna Primary School. Extra-curricular Activities @ WPS

Coding Club: Tuesday lunchtimes

Instrumental Music: Tuesday

Think It, Build It, Shed For Kids: Wednesday lunchtimes and TBA

Student Leader Clubs: TBA

Questions to ask your child instead of “How was your day?”

What made you smile today?

Can you tell me an example of kindness you saw or showed?

Did everyone have a friend at lunchtime?

What was the book about that your teacher read?

What did you do that was creative?

What was the most popular game at recess?

Who inspired you today?

What was your least favourite part of the day?

Tell me something new that you learned today?

How did someone fill your bucket today? Whose bucket did you fill?

What are you looking forward to tomorrow?

What made your teacher smile?

What was the best thing that happened today?

If you could swap seats with someone who would it be and why?

Did you help anyone today?

Taken from 50 questions to ask your kids instead of “How was your day?”

Choosing a primary school – why Wantirna? - What makes a ‘great’ primary school? The first question parents should ask themselves when entering the front gate is what is your initial reaction? Every school has a different feel, most will have a spark or flair, which indicates a stimulating environment. Organise a tour where you can see the school in operation. Do the students seem calm, engaged and working cooperatively? Are the classrooms organised with student’s work displayed neatly? Can you notice some consistent messages throughout the school? When you enter, the classroom does the teacher smile and offer a greeting? If you speak to the students about their learning, are they polite, confident and articulate? Prepare some questions beforehand, ask friends and family members about their children’s school and why they made their choice. If you or anyone you know is looking to enrol for Foundation in 2019, or is moving to the area and seeking a school, please ask them to call or drop into the school to meet us. Regards, Sue Fergues

Student Awards

Student Class Award

Matisse R F/1B Being a kind & smiling helper for our new Foundation students.

Ayden G F/1B A calm & confident start to Foundation.

Alicia K 4/5P For showing respect to everyone.

Tonia B 4/5P For completing her personal goals checklist.

Jake B 4/5P For his diligent work ethic and always trying his best.

Emma T 2/3F For demonstrating initiative when supporting her classmates.

Lockie H 5/6ME For listening carefully when setting up for assembly.

Logan B 5/6ME Showing leadership when setting up for assembly.

Wantirna Primary

School

Pupil Free Day

Curriculum Day

MONDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Do not forget that it is a Pupil Free

Day for Wantirna Primary School on

Monday 12 February.

Students do not attend school on this day.

UNIFORM PRICE RISE FROM MONDAY 5TH FEBRUARY WANTIRNA PRIMARY SCHOOL No.3709

Uniform Price List and Order Form

Student’s Name: ……………………………………………. Grade: ……………

Parent Name:……………………… Phone Number: …………………….

The Uniform Shop is operated by the school and is open during school office hours Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm

ITEM

SIZE

AVAILABLE

PRICE

SIZE

REQUIRED

QTY

COST

Bags – Backpack – Folio Satchel

$44.00

$14.00

Hat - Broadbrim S, M, L $14.00

Art Smock

– Plastic Material (assort designs)

S, M, L

Size 6 - 10

$15.00

$17.00

Dress - Summer

Navy & White Check

C4 – C12 $23.00

Polo Shirts

– Short Sleeve – Long Sleeve

C4 - C16

C4 - C16

$28.00

$29.00

Track Pants

– Reinforced Knee – Straight Leg

C6 - C12

C4 - C10

$22.00

$22.00

Bootleg Pant C6 – C12 $24.00

Shorts C4- C14 $20.00

Windcheaters

C6 – C16 $26.00

Hoody Windcheater C6 – C16

A14 – A16

$42.00

$49.00

Bomber Jackets C4 - C16 $42.00

Winter Tunic C8 – C16

$48 .00

Other items/special

order

TOTAL $

WANTIRNA PRIMARY SCHOOL UNIFORM PAYMENT DETAILS Student Name:_________________________________________

Cash 󠄀 VISA M/C 󠄀 EFTPOS 󠄀 󠄀

Card Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Expiry Date __ __ / __ __ Amount $ ______________

Name on Card ______________________ Signature_____________________________

CBA Student Banking

Banking Day is every Tuesday

ATTENTION BANKERS!

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