Hello Everyone,

Welcome to term 3!

There are lots of events this term. Please check our School Calendar (downloadable to your phone) for upcoming events.

For more information regarding specific year levels activities this term, including Specialist times etc please check year level sites:

Chooks
Thank you to Ms Woodhouse and Ms Duong for acquiring the assistance of Team Kids and the Cameron Close residents to populate our feeding schedule so we do not have to appeal so desperately to our school families to attend to the ladies over the holidays and weekends. If you are available to assist over this term, please click on the link below.

Click here to visit the Volunteer SignUp page.

Click here to read more about what is required for Chicken Care

Canteen
Canteen was closed for operation in week 1 due to the Year 3-6 House Athletics Day.

Orders that were placed have been refunded back on to their Flexi Schools Account. 

The Canteen will resume normal operation on Monday, 22nd July.

For new families to the school, the Canteen operating days are Mondays and Fridays only.  All orders for lunches are through the Flexi Schools Ap.

To place an order, download the free Flexischools App from the App Store or Google Play. Once you have downloaded the app you will order and pay online. 

Orders must be placed by 4pm the day before the order is required.
Monday orders         by 4pm Sunday
Friday orders            by 4pm Thursday

Running Club
The ever popular Running Club will return to WPPS every Thursday from 25th July commencing at 8.00am

Parent-Teacher Meetings
WPPS, like all state government schools, offers two face/online interviews per year and two written reports per year. The format is:

Our Parent Teacher Meetings for this semester will occur:

Wednesday 31st July

• 3.50 - 7.30 pm

Thursday 1st August

• 3.50 - 5.00 pm

Parent-Teacher Meetings are a hybrid version offered online or on site. The default position is on site unless organised with your teacher.

Please note anyone who has an SSG scheduled this term, does not have a parent-teacher meeting.

The opportunity to book a PT meeting will occur at 4pm on Friday 19th of July (today!) 

Our Students
First Assembly 9.15am on Friday 26th July (Week 2)

Students of the Week and House points
Due to this being the first week of the term, and House Athletics Day,  there are no Student of the Week or House Points to announce.

Little Scientists Enrichment Program by John Monash Science School
Over the past two terms, four Year Five and Six students have attended John Monash Science School taking part in their Little Scientists Enrichment Program.

This week our Little Scientists had to over come the conundrum how to save an egg from a very large drop. Take a look at how they did (HERE).

State Cross Country

On Thursday, July 18th, Wattle Park PS had a single student from Year Six compete at the STATE Cross Country competition. After successfully competing and advancing through the house cross country (the most challenging of all), District, Division, and then Regionals, he went to Yarra Glen to take on the best in the state.

A huge congratulations to James C, who is the 35th fastest under 12 runner in the state of Victoria over 3kms.

Victorian State School Spectacular 2024.09.14 - Saturday
When is the 2024 Victorian State Schools Spectacular?

The 2024 Victorian State Schools Spectacular will be held on Saturday 14th 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  (an additional 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 10am on Monday 22 July.

Where’s the best seat in the house to view WPPS students?
Section 9, 10, 31, 32, 33, 56, 57, 58

NAPLAN
We received our students’ NAPLAN results 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.

ICAS
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 (Year 4-6 only) into ICAS this year.   

How to participate in ICAS  
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:  

1. Read about ICAS subjects and prices here.
2. Read the terms and conditions here.
3. Go to Parent Portal to purchase tests here.
4. Enter our school’s access code –  IOQ829  
5. Enter your child’s details, select the tests you would like to purchase, 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 Monday 29th 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.  

Our Staff
As we continue to get to know our staff at WPPS I’d like to introduce our Performing Arts Teacher - Sylwia Michalska…

Hello Wattle Park Community,

I have been a Performing Arts Teacher for nearly 20 years. I have been fortunate to gain my first experience as a teacher at Witold Lutoslawski Secondary Music School in Poland.  I also was privileged to graduate with a major in piano performance studying under Beryl Sedivka and Ian Monroe at the Conservatorium of Music in Tasmania. I am in my fifth year at WPPS, having taught at various secondary schools in Melbourne.  I absolutely love teaching at Wattle Park Primary.   

I always believe that if you love what you teach, then the students will love it too. Currently, I am very excited about preparing our selected students for the Victorian State School Spectacular Concert, which will take place in John Cain Arena on the 14th  September. It is a huge opportunity for our students to be involved in such a breathtaking performance, so well done to all students for their hard work and commitment.  

Sylwia Michalska 

Uniform Shop

New Uniforms
The Uniform Shop for new uniforms is located off site.

Please click HERE for the location and price list for all our new uniforms.

Uniform orders can be delivered to the school office. 

School Bags and School Beanies
Available from the school office

Second Hand Uniform Shop
Located in the school gymnasium 
Cash only

Last Friday of every month

Please note the Uniform shop will not be open on Friday 26th July 8.30 - 9.15am due to a shortage of stock.

The Uniform Shop is in desperate need of uniforms from size 10 upwards. 

• Donations of second hand uniforms are welcome. 
• Clothing must be washed and in very good condition. 
• Please bring donations to the school office.
• Thank you for supporting this initiative!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Richard Abell

Assistant Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

Dear WPPS Families

We hope you enjoyed a well-deserved mid-year break.

We're excited for our upcoming Trivia Night—an evening of trivia where each category comes to life through your wardrobe!

Dress in the iconic colours of Trivial Pursuit.

Date: Saturday 3 August

Time: 7:00pm  

Location: Wattle Park PS, Gymnasium

Tickets: via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/wpps-trivia-night-2024

Gather your friends and fellow parents to form teams and challenge yourselves with a variety of trivia questions. It's a fantastic opportunity to bond with other families in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Please support our school by attending, as you’ll not only enjoy a great evening, but you’ll also be supporting our school community. All proceeds from the event go towards benefiting our kids directly.

We look forward to seeing you at our School Trivia Night! It promises to be an evening filled with laughter, friendly rivalry, and community support.

You won't want to miss it!

1. Chess Club 
2. Second Hands Uniform Dates
3. School Beanies
4. CSEF
5. Volunteers Needed for the First Aid Room
6. Late Students

1. Chess Club

Please note, the shop will not be open next Friday 26th July due to stock shortages
The next opening date will be 30th August:  And then

• - last Friday of every month                            

3. School Beanies

If you are the holder of a Govt Concession Card or Health Care Card, you are eligible for Government assistance called CSEF, (Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund).

This payment of $150 is for any school activity including camps.

Please fill out the form HERE along with a copy of your concession card, and hand into the office.

This procedure should also be followed for eligible existing families, for 2024 payment.

If you have  any enquiries, please contact the office on 9808 2165.

5. Volunteer Needed for the First Aid Room
Much appriciated if any one can help us clean the sheets in First Aid Room. Your help can make the First Aid room a more safer and cleaner enviroments.We have had no one since mid last term. Please sign up HERE.

6. Late Students
All late students MUST report to office before heading to class, to receive a late slip.  Otherwise, your child will be reported as absent and parents will receive an sms notification that their child in an unexplained absence.

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