Hello Everyone,

There has been much interest in our new building project since the old buildings came down so you’ll find a repeat of last week's article regarding this endeavour repeated in this week’s newsletter.

You‘ll also notice the Victorian State School Spectacular details have a higher profile in this week’s newsletter.

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 2
Class	Student
FA	Caroline C	FB	Audrey M
1A	Oscar T	1B	Evie A
2A	Annicka KR	2B	Noah L
3A	Harry S	3B	Samuel P
4A	Sara G	4B	Lucy R
5A	Lila C	5B	James C
6A	Raynard L	6B	Charnè K

Mathletics Champion
Congratulations to Alex B from 2B who won this week for his excellent performance and regular participation in Mathletics this week. 

NAPLAN
We received our students’ NAPLAN this week and these will be sent home next week.

From 2023, NAPLAN results are reported against proficiency standards with 4 levels of achievement to give teachers, parents and carers clearer information on how students are performing. To find information about NAPLAN results, including a video on how to read student reports, visit Results and reports.

Although not all data is available for schools to view yet there are some general trends to note:

• Wattle Park Primary continues to perform well above state average in all areas of the curriculum and within 1-2% of all similar schools in the area.

• We outperform all similar schools in Numeracy 

• NAPLAN spelling results indicate this area for improvement. This was previously identified as an area requiring support and an upgrade to our spelling program has been in progress since the beginning of last term.

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. 

Victorian State School Spectacular 2023.09.09 - Saturday

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

Our Staff
Hello Wattle Park Community, 

My name is Elisha McPhedran and I am your Acting Business Manager for Term 3. I am also the Business Manager at Warrandyte Primary where I have been working part time for the past 2 years. 

I am a mum of 2 preteen daughters, Amelia and Chloe, and I have a love of camping, sewing and all things callisthenics.

Notices

Digital Reports
A reminder from our newsletter (2023.06.23)

Currently we issue reports at the end of Semester 1 (term 1 and 2)  and Semester 2 (term 3 and 4).

We also publish them on Compass as digital documents by 4pm on the day they go home.

As agreed upon at School Council on Tuesday this week, and as an environmentally responsible school, this Semester 1 report will be the last time we provide all students with a hard copy report.

In acknowledgement of the preference for a hard copy report, we will still provide paper reports to those parents/guardians who request them. All you will need to do is email your classroom teacher to let them know this is what you would like.

For further information regarding how to access your child/rens reports (from as far back as Semester 2017) please go HERE. 

Student reflections will continue to come home as a hard copy in an envelope.

Canteen
Ordering
Our canteen operates on Mondays and Fridays for lunch only.

Due to the timetable change outlined above, orders must be placed by 4pm the day before the order is required. This means:

Monday orders   by 4pm Sunday

Friday orders      by 4pm Thursday

Orders placed after these times will not 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. 

Please be aware Flexischools does not automatically change the class of your child to their 2023 class. Please ensure you update this information when you next order.

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!

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:  

1. Read about ICAS subjects and prices here.

1. Read the terms and conditions here.

1. Go to Parent Portal to purchase tests here.

1. Enter our school’s access code –  DGX967  

1. 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.  

Chicken Duty - Volunteers Still Required
The good news is we will still run this competition in term three and during the term three 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. 

Have a great weekend.

Steve Donohue

Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

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Over the coming months we will be asking Wattle Park families for certain donations to help make the fete a success. We will try to spread out our requests to not overwhelm families but any donations we do receive will be greatly appreciated.

First up, we are looking for donations of:

HANDMADE GIFTS

Homemade candles
Jewellery (earrings, bracelets, necklaces)
Fairy wings
Floral wreaths (to wear)
Christmas decorations
Dolls Barbie / doll clothes & accessories
Headbands
Cards and Keyrings

CRAFT ITEMS

Patterned Fabrics
Plain tote bags for library bags
Stuffing
Christmas wrapping paper & tape
Plain magnets that we can stick things onto
Plain clear gift bags
Dowel stars & sticks (so we can do fairy wands)

 

Please drop any donations at the school office.

Any questions, please contact Rosie: info@rosacommunications.com.au, Kelly: kelly.baird@hotmail.com or email wppsfete@gmail.com

 

Follow and stay updated!

Facebook: @wppsfete

Instagram: @wppstwilightfete
                                                                                

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• Trivia Night, tickets available via Humanitix

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Please scroll through to see all of our latest notices!



1. Apply Now to Enrol Your Child in Foundation for 2024
2. Volunteer for First Aid Room
3. PSW New Deliver Option  
4. Book Club



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.

 

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Please support our local community organisations. 

The following is an initiative our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Specialist, Carolina D'Angelo is running:
The Cambium

Ever wanted to learn to make your own fresh traditional Italian sausages

Here’s your exclusive chance to join our upcoming Masterclass

When:  Saturday 26 August 2023 at 11.00 am

Where: The Cambium, 183 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill

Your hosts Teresa Oates (author of Mangia! Mangia! books) and Carolina D’Angelo (respected food educator) have collaborated with The Cambium to bring this unique event.

Designed to encourage genuine engagement and hands on participation.

You will be guided through the process and techniques to master fresh sausage making the Southern Italian way (preservative and gluten free).

Be part of this fun and sacred circle as we share our skills and knowledge of family rituals and ancestral traditions.

The Cambium is a unique sanctuary surrounded by nature providing the perfect backdrop for this curated experience.  Their ethos of collective regeneration through education resonates with us all.

The 3 hour Masterclass will include:

-Introduction including coffee & handmade biscotti on arrival -Fully instructive, hands-on course making fresh Italian sausages -including applying the same principle for different variations -Take home pack of your sausages and recipes -Demonstration of related recipes, eg. Sugo made from the pork bones -Spuntino lunch- Including pasta, antipasto platter and glass of wine to finish

This is an exclusive Masterclass with strictly limited numbers so book early to avoid missing out.

Price per person:  $240

To reserve your place phone Teresa on 0413 773370

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