WPPS Newsletter 16th June
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Principal's Report 16th June 2023
Hello Everyone,
Saturday (tomorrow!) we have our Great Big Working Bee from 10am - 1pm.
These happen once each term. We will have a multitude of tools to use but nothing electric. The whole site needs a thorough whipper snippering and a blow vac so please bring those items with you if you have them. Here is a list of what we plan to get done:
Sat 17.06.23 - Great Big Working Bee 10 - 1pm
Next week is our last week of term 2. There is a lot on! Please note the early finish time on Friday. All events can be downloaded to your phone from our Calendar on our website.
Tue 20.6
11.15 Emergency Management Practice - Onsite Lockdown
11.40 Chess Club - Library
2.10 SRC meeting in 1A
Yr 5 & 6 Suitcase Story Showcase - 1:30-3:10
Wed 21.6
11.40 Senior Band rehearsal in PAC
11.40 Basketball Club in gym
Thu 22.6
8.00 Running Club
9.00 - 3:00 Year 2 excursion Melbourne Museum.
11.40 VSSS Vic State School Spec Rehearse PAC
Kids Disco PFA Event
Fri 23.6 Last day
Reports go home
9.15 Assembly
11.40 lunch
2.00 snack
2.15 class
2.30 Finish
Tues 11th July
Students return to school
Our Students
Assembly 9.15am on Friday
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 at next week's assembly.
Week 7 | Week 8 | ||
Class | Student | Class | Student |
FA | Meera D | FA | George C |
FB | Isabelle J | FB | Sonny C |
1A | Oscar H | 1A | Saj J |
1B | Anika S | 1B | Arvid S |
2A | Tameen M | 2A | Ollie R |
2B | Destiny D | 2B | Ethan H |
3A | Raymond Z | 3A | Lexi W |
3B | Ethan L | 3B | Tessa A |
4A | Ned H | 4A | Max H |
4B | Jackson L | 4B | Mariam A |
5A | Oscar P | 5A | Abby F |
5B | Kaylee C | 5B | Abigail S |
6A | Gretel B | 6A | Eva F |
6B | Zoe S | 6B | Callum W |
House Points
The House Points have been collected for this week. The winning house decorates the trophy with their colours and have it displayed in the foyer of the school.
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Yr 2 Mathematics - Discovering Data
We have been very busy during Mathematics lessons in Year 2 lately. We have been learning all about statistics, probability, chance and data.
We started off learning that different events can have a number of outcomes, some more likely than others. We made probability spinners, worked out the probability of spinning each colour and wrote that as a fraction. Then we used a paper clip and pencil to try out our spinners and collected the data for the outcomes. We represented our data in a table using tally marks and then we created bar graphs to show the same data more visually.
Then we moved on to our collaborative group Maths Investigation. Each group had to think of a relevant question that we could collect data on. We conducted surveys to collect our data and then represented it in a table and a graph.
We learnt that for a graph to be useful it needs these things:
A title - to tell what data the graph is showing
Numbers up the side (y) axis
Labels across the bottom (x) axis
To be attractive and neatly presented
Numbers to be evenly spaced
We all had so much fun learning about statistics and probability!
Proudly brought to you by 2A and 2B
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Regional Cross Country
On Tuesday, 13th June we had three students from Year Five compete in the Regional Cross country. Just so we all know how this works it goes like this:
House Cross Country (held at each individual Primary School) > District > Division > Regionals > State > Nationals … (Olympics?!)
11 year old Boys
James C
Lachie C
Ethan
Victorian State School Spectacular 2023
VSSS 2023
When is the 2023 Victorian State Schools Spectacular?
The 2023 Victorian State Schools Spectacular will be held on Saturday 9th September. The performance times are 1:00pm and 6:30pm. Where is it held? John Cain Arena, Melbourne Park
How long is the performance?
The show is approximately 2hrs 45min (including a 30-minute interval).
How much are tickets?
Adult: $40 Concession: $30 Child (U15): $20 (a $6.30 service fee per transaction applies on all purchases)
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available through Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular or 132 849.
Tickets are on sale from 11am on Wednesday 7 June.
Where’s the best seat in the house to view WPPS students?
Section 9, 10, 31, 32, 33, 56, 57, 58
Chicken Duty - Volunteers Still Required
The good news is we will still run this competition in term two and during the term two holidays. All you have to do is sign up and assist with the chickens on the weekend/during the holidays. Each time you volunteer, you and your family receive an entry into the raffle. If you win, you get to choose what ‘family experience’ you would like. These experiences include:
Ninja Parc
- Hoyts
- Rainbow World
- Inflatable World
- Bounce
- Flip Out
Please see this link for more information and to sign up.
A special thank you to the Parents and Friends Association for the donation of the prizes.
ICAS Testing
We are delighted to inform you that  we will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS competition this year across Years 4 – 6. 
What is ICAS? 
ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling and Digital Technologies. 
Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.   
We encourage you to consider entering your child (Years 4-6 only) into ICAS this year.  
Learn more about ICAS here. (https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas) 
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please: 
- Read about ICAS subjects and prices here.
- Read the terms and conditions here.
- Go to Parent Portal to purchase tests here.
- Enter our school’s access code –  DGX967 
- Enter your child’s details, select the tests you would like to purchase, and then proceed to payment. 
Please note that the ICAS tests shown for selection are at the school’s discretion.  
After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email. Please keep this for your records. 
ICAS Results and Certificates
We will notify you of the date(s) that we run ICAS at the school and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. You will have until 31st July to make an order and your child will be sitting the test/s in August. Once we have received your child’s ICAS certificate, we will send it home with your child. The back of the certificate shows ICAS results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”, that you and your child need to enter on the Results Portal. 
Have a great weekend.
Steve Donohue
Principal
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WPPS Notices 16th June
1. Apply Now to Enrol Your Child in Foundation for 2024
2. Volunteer for First Aid Room
3. PSW New Deliver Option
1. Apply now to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) for 2024
The Department of Education has released a new statewide timeline for enrolling in Foundation (Prep) for the 2024 school year.
If you have a child starting primary school in 2024, it’s time to enrol. Make sure to submit your enrolment application by Friday 28 July 2023.
If you are enrolling the sibling of a student at our school for Foundation in 2024, and both children will be attending our school at the same time, your child is prioritised for a place at our school as per the department’s Placement Policy.
It is important to follow the statewide timeline to enrol your child in Foundation. Enrolling your child in line with the timelines allows us to plan our classrooms, staffing and transition activities and ensures your child has the best start to school.
For more information, please read about when and how to enrol your child in Foundation at vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep.
If you are seeking to enrol your child into Foundation next year, please contact our school office on 9808 2165 to request an enrolment form or visit our website https://www.wattleparkps.vic.edu.au/page/80/Enrolment to download a Word Version – 2024 Enrolments.
2. 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
3. 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.
Great Big Working Bee #2
Morning tea will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.
Thank you to our Horticultural Specialist, Nikki Browne and Building and Grounds Committee leader, Michael Hunt for organising the Working Bee dates. Future working bees are on our website calendar and downloadable to your phone.
Term 2 Sat 17th June Great Big Working Bee 10 - 1pm
Term 3 Sat 2nd Sept Great Big Working Bee 10 - 1pm
Term 4 Sat 9th Dec Great Big Working Bee 10 – 1pm
Enrolments
Book a tour by clicking HERE
Phone: 9808 2165
Email: wattle.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Please see our Enrolments for more information.
PFA News - School Disco!
Wattle Park Primary School presents....
**WPPS Kids Disco!**
Get ready for a night of dancing, singing and entertainment provided by Bop till you Drop.
Thursday 22 June 2023
SESSION 1 | Foundation to Year 2 - 4:30pm-5:30pm
SESSION 2 | Year 3 to Year 6 - 5:45pm-6:45pm
Tickets $12 each - includes a packet of chips and a bottle of water.
Performing Arts Centre (PAC)
Parents are asked to drop off their child and return at the end of the session time/s.
Parent volunteers will be required on the night – sign up here: https://signup.com/go/bVioAAR
No tickets sales at the door on the night. Make sure you get your tickets early to save disappointment.
We look forward to seeing you there!
https://events.humanitix.com/wpps-kids-disco
School Fete!
On Facebook or Instagram?
Check out the WPPS Twilight Fete dedicated Facebook and Instagram pages! While there are still a few months before the event on Saturday 18th November, there is still plenty to get excited about now.
Click the links below or search Wattle Park Primary School Twilight Fete and follow so you’re in the know about everything that will be happening on the day. We will also be highlighting our incredible sponsors and donations who are making this fete possible!
Don’t forget to like or comment on any posts so we know exactly what you’re looking forward to most on the day.
https://instagram.com/wppstwilightfete
https://www.facebook.com/wppsfete
If social media isn’t your thing, we also have a fete website where you can find all the same information.
Simply go to the school’s website https://www.wattleparkps.vic.edu.au/ and you will find a link to see everything fete related.
It’s been five long years since the last school fete – help us make this year’s better than ever!
Community Notices - 16th June
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