WPPS Newsletter 3rd March
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Principal's Report 3rd March 2023
Hello Everyone,
Congratulations to all our students who received SRC badges and SCARECROW badges last week at assembly. Thank you to all those who attended and congratulations to Mr Abell who ran the event!
Our students
Year 4-5 District Swimming
On Wednesday this week, 26 students from Year 4-6 who qualified in trials held earlier this year, competed in the Division Swimming trials at Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Templestowe.
In swimming there was a lot of schools there. It was so hard. I came first in breaststroke, second in backstroke, 4th in freestyle relay. It was so hard to win backstroke. My time was 45.38 seconds. The person who came first was 42.58 seconds. I think how l can do better is to dive off the block and put my hands up so l can reach out further. The funniest thing there was the weather. It was raining for 10 minutes then the sun was shining for 30 minutes. We came second in the big school house cup. I am going to Aquanation in Ringwood next week to compete in Division Swimming.
Owen F
I loved how l got to take the bus and l loved how everyone was cheering us on. I maybe would’ve liked to have a longer break to eat our food. Winning these events means l get to go to Division on Thursday next week. It’s not about the place you came, it’s about the time you came. Overall we had a fun time.
Zara R
2023 NAPLAN
NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit in May each year. The NAPLAN test window is 9 days. This is to accommodate schools that may have fewer devices. The NAPLAN test window starts on Wednesday, 15th March and finishes on Monday 27th March 2023. It is the only national assessment all Australian students do. For more information please go HERE. You may like to have your child practise some online NAPLAN tests at home. Click on the following link to practise.
This website is accessible to teachers, parents, caregivers, and students 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The site enables users to familiarise themselves with the types of questions and functionalities available in the online NAPLAN assessment. Login details are not required to access the site.
Education Perfect
All students in Years 3 - 6 at Wattle Park Primary School have been invited to take part in the Education Perfect Global Language Championship 2023. This competition is held from Tuesday 7th March starting at 4pm and finishing at 4pm on Tuesday 14th March inclusive. Please check here for the full participation guide, rules and tips.
Education Perfect is an online self-directed learning tool, providing an interactive learning experience. It is currently used in LOTE sessions in the classroom for set tasks. Students are also encouraged to practise 5-10 mins every day at home if time permits.
To log into Education Perfect go to https://www.educationperfect.com/, or download the Education Perfect app from the Apple iTunes Store/Google Play Store. Please use the child’s username and password provided in class over the past couple of weeks. If you have any questions regarding Education Perfect or if your child has lost their username and password, please contact your child’s teacher or our LOTE teacher Ms Sabrina Lin at sabrina.lin@education.vic.gov.au
Assembly - Friday @ 9.15am
3rd March - Students of the week
Well done to all our recipients for actively displaying our school values. Students who are not in attendance to receive their certificate will be awarded it at the next week's assembly.
Class Student
Leadership badges awarded
Wattle Park Primary Houses
You may have heard some talk from your child/children regarding what house they are in and what they can earn points for. We are actively increasing the profile of the school houses. This is how it works:
- There are 4 school houses
- Waratah, Lomandra, Blue gum and Acacia
- Each student is designated a school house
- 1-3 points system is used school wide. Here are some examples
- 3 points
- Student of the Week Award
- Demonstrating academic excellence
- Representing WPPS at district swimming, completing PRC
- Demonstrating our WPPS School Values
- 2 points
Participation in extra curricular school-based events (such as, Running Club)
Nude food
- 1 point
Participating in school based events, cross country, good behaviour
Teachers have a system for collecting points in their classrooms and by Wednesday each week they add them to the school wide tally sheet.
The winning team is acknowledged at Assembly each week and the captains of that house (noted above) accept the trophy on the team's behalf.
We are heightening the profile of this system so we can:
- Create a sense of unity for our students vertically throughout the year levels.
- Foster a sense house pride
- Encourage excellent choices from our students with a school wide positive reinforcement strategy
Annual privacy reminder for our school community
It is a requirement from the Department of Education and training that this privacy reminder appears in school newsletters/communication platforms:
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy.
Please take time to read our school’s collection notice, found on our WPPS Policy page . We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school. For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages:
2023 Parent Contributions
Further to information regarding Parent Contributions last week. There are many things your parent contribution pays for. This includes:
- Classroom and curriculum supplies including pens, pencils and books
- Literacy and Science Materials
- Educational research projects
- Digital learning including a computer for each student to use in upper primary
- Mathletics Subscription
- Kitchen garden program
- LOTE (Chinese Education Perfect subscription)
- Performing Arts Supplies
- Art supplies including coloured paper, paint, pastels, clay and glue
Be on the lookout for an alert via ‘CompassPay’ which will indicate contributions are ready to be paid for 2023. We appreciate your efforts and thank you for your support.
If you have any trouble with this system on your mobile device, please uninstall then reinstall your Compass app.
An investment in education is an investment in your child’s future.
Parking
We recently had a visit from Whitehorse City Council to address the bottleneck parking issues that occur in the morning at the intersection of Banksia St and Warrigal Rd. As a result there is new signage coming soon to limit the times cars can park on the school side of Banksia St. I have not been told exactly when this will happen but it’s best I let everyone know to be on the lookout for it. When these signs go up, the police will be able to fine people for parking in the wrong zones at the wrong time.
Canteen: Ordering
Our canteen operates on Mondays and Fridays for lunch only.
Due to the timetable change outlined above, orders must be placed by 5pm the day before the order is required. This means:
Monday orders by 5pm Sunday
Friday orders by 5pm Thursday
Orders placed after these times cannot be processed.
This allows our Canteen Manager, Charlotte, enough time to get things organised.
To place an order, please download the free Flexischools App from the App Store or Google Play. Once you have downloaded the app you will be able to view and select your orders, and pay online.
Canteen: Volunteering
Do you have some time to spare? An hour and a half on a Friday would be great!
Our canteen would not be able to run without the wonderful support of the volunteer Parents and Grandparents in our school. We would love to have you volunteer for us, whether you are an experienced hand or an eager learner. Please see below to sign up.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1.Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/login/entry/827030846186224028
2.Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3.Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Thursdays - Running Club - 8am
Running club is open to students of all ages and abilities. The session, and groups, are tailored accordingly. Meeting point is Top Oval at 8am.
Students are required to check in at the top oval prior to participating or joining into the session.
Any students that arrive late are to wait at the top oval for collection.
This year students who participate will also earn 2 points for their school house per run..
Please be aware the students who participate in Running Club are considered in the care of the parents who are running the activity. Wattle Park Teachers do not begin duty till 8.50am
Looking forward to seeing you at what will be a fun and rewarding program.
Saturday, 18th March 2023 Great Big Working Bee
Once a term the WPPS community gets together to work on our vast and beautiful grounds to create a calm and ordered environment to support our students’ learning, safety and well being. The next one will be on Saturday 18th March.
Click HERE to find out what we are going to do and how you can help.
Hope to see you there!
Year level websites
As we move away from Remote Learning we have repurposed Year Level websites as digital notice boards and linked them to the school website in a more accessible manner. HERE is where you can find them. Lots of information about what is going on in each year level this term..png)
School Calendar
Please refer to the calendar on the School Calendar to find details about Term 1 dates, finish times and term holidays dates etc.
COVID 19
If you require RATs please make a request to the school office. HERE is information from the Victorian Government about ‘Managing illness in schools and ECEC - information for parents and carers’ . HERE is information regarding facemasks.
A summary below:
It is strongly recommended that students:
- who test positive to COVID-19 stay home and isolate for 5 days
- should not attend school after 5 days if still symptomatic
- who are symptomatic but have not tested positive should not attend school
- advise the school of the COVID-19 positive test result
- students who wish to wear a face mask should be supported to do so, and schools should continue to make face masks available for staff, students and visitors.
Where students become symptomatic at school they should:
- be collected by their parents/carers
- undergo testing for COVID-19
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Updating Student Contact Details
It is imperative the office has the latest up to date contact details for every child at school.
Year 3 Parents, please look out for an email which will be sent to you next week, asking you to look at the information we have on file, and to return the form with any changes required.
Please return the forms, even if there are no changes necessary.
Thank you for helping the office to have the very latest contact information. Crucial, in the case of any emergency.
WPPS Notices 3rd March 2023
1. Updating Student Contact Details - Year 1 & 2
2. Financial Assistance
3. Second Hand Uniform Shop
4. No Hat No Play
5. Volunteer for First Aid Room
6. School Photo
7. PSW New Deliver Option
8. WPPS Movie Night
9. Chess Club
10. TeamKids - Newsletter
11. WPPS Easter Hamper Donations Required
1. Updating Student contact Details - Year 1 & 2
All Year 1 & 2 parents/guardians should have received an email in regards to update contact information. Please return your forms to the office - as soon as possible, even if there are no any changes.
2. Financial Assistance
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3. Second Hand Uniform Shop - Gymnasium
8.30 - 9am
- Monday - 6th March
4. Remember - No Hat No Play
It’s that time of year - September to May, when all students are required to have on a hat for outside play. Children will be required to play in the shade if no hat is worn, and being a Sun Smart School its important to have sun protection.
Hats are now available for purchase from office at a cost of $20 each.
5. First Aid Room Volunteer
In order to keep our First Aid Room clean and tidy, we require volunteers to assist with this task. We need approximately 40 families on our roster to ensure that every family only needs to do this once per year. It is not time consuming and requires approximately 15 minutes of your time on a FRIDAY.
https://signup.com/go/MvZZbFq
6. School Photos - Thursday, 16th March 2023
WATTLE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL | advancedLife photography Home (advancedimage.com.au)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PHOTO DAY
The school’s preference is online ordering.
The school code is Q32 WP2 PAR
If a family is unable to order online, they can complete their order by using prepaid order envelopes provided at the school office.
This also includes sibling order envelopes.
Ordering on line for sibling photos, closes the night before photo day.
If you have any questions, please contact Advanced Photography on 9852 1133.
7. PSW New Deliver Option
From 15th February, parents are able to order PSW school uniforms online and have the order delivered to the school office. Deliveries will be weekly for parent collection. This will save parents from actually having to go to the PSW shop if you know what you want and sizes.
Above is a screen shot of how the screen would look like.
The parent needs to choose the “Click and Collect” Option, the drop down box will appear and they choose for their item to be delivered to Wattle Park Primary School.
8. WPPS Movie Night 
9. Chess Club
Anyone may do a free trial.
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11. WPPS Easter Hamper - Donations Required
Community Notices 3rd March 2023
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