Hello Everyone,

Thank you to everyone who helped make this term the vital and dynamic festival of learning it has been.

The PFA  events, the volunteers, the School Council, our friends at Cameron Close and Papilio and a host of other people have been instrumental in creating a safe place to enable our students to flourish.

• Monday 7th October: Students begin school for Term 4

For all other dates please check the WPPS school calendar which includes dates for school camps in 2026.

Please also check year level websites for class specific information. 

Year level websites

Foundation     Year 1     Year 2     Year 3     Year 4     Year 5     Year 6     Specialists

Soon we will add a Kindergarten site with answers to all Kinder 2025 specific questions.

Victorian State School Spectacular - triumph!

The VSSS is a triumph of artistic talent, organisation, goodwill and joy. Well done to all of our students who auditioned, spent lunchtimes rehearsing and committed to the event.

I cannot thank our extremely dedicated Performing Arts Specialist Sylwia Michalska and our effervescent and stratospherically well organised Learning Assistant Jo Gleeson, enough for their commitment, time and care they took to create this opportunity for our students.

And you, yes you.. If you were one of the parents, grandparents and/or older sisters and brothers who helped with transport to both rehearsals and performances  - thank you too - such an enriching experience would not happen without  your selfless commitment.

https://youtu.be/vUHD0H8E9wI

https://fb.watch/uFZO7jLEH7/

Individual Auditions for the 2025 Victorian State School Spectacular

If any student is interested in auditioning individually, to be a singer on stage or part of the orchestra, separate to auditioning for our school choir,  you can do so via this link HERE

Saturday, 21st - September Working Bee!

We have a Working Bee Scheduled for the first day of the holidays. This will run form 9.30am - 12 noon with a focus on cleaning up and mulching the area outside Team Kids. So sharpen your long handled secateurs and get your wheelbarrow legs ready! We will focus on the following two areas:

Student Voice

Students of the week
Well done to all our recipients for actively displaying our school values. Students who were not in attendance to receive their certificate will be awarded at next term’s assembly.

Mathletics Champion

A round of applause for: 

Kyte S in 4A

who has excelled in Mathletics this week through consistent participation and impressive performance. Well done Kyte!

House Points

The House Points have been collected for this week.  The winning house decorates the trophy with their colours and has it displayed in the foyer of the school. 

ECO MVP

Congratulations to:

Kingsley Z in 2A

How to win….

It’s simple

 - Continue to bring your nude food lunches

 - Pick up rubbish around the classroom and school

 - Turn off lights and powerpoints that don’t need to be on

 - Turn off leaking taps

 - Dispose of rubbish appropriately.

Each week, a Scarecrow teacher or leader will visit one classroom (at random). They will select one student for the ECO MVP, and their photo will be taken for Assembly. The student will receive an amazing eco straw and bag.

Our Staff

Continuing our series on getting to know our staff at Wattle Park Primary School, we introduce Laura , a student in Educational Support Student working in Year 2B.  

My name is Laura and I’m an Education Support student from Swinburne University doing my placement in 2B. I’ve been having such an amazing time on placement and am excited to continue being here once a week until late in term 4.

I’m proudly Autistic and am pursuing education support because I want to make a difference in the lives of all students, but especially other neurodiverse and disabled students. I believe in the power of public education and think every child deserves access to fully-funded public schools where they can grow and thrive knowing they’re surrounded by safe adults who will advocate for them. 

When I’m not at WPPS doing placement, you can find me working locally in community health or leading one our local Girl Guides units. I’m really proud of the work I get to do by being in community with children and have had a really wonderful experience at Wattle Park Primary School. 

Thanks!!

Laura

Notices

Child Safety

Child safety is our first priority. PLease be aware the law states there is no parking allowed within 10 metres of a T intersection unless signage indicates you can:

Transport Victoria - Parking

Deakin Uni x Wattle Park Primary School Counselling Opportunity

Wattle Park Primary School recently partnered with Deakin University’s Counselling Unit to offer student counsellors the opportunity to work with students from Wattle Park Primary School. 

The purpose of this engagement is to provide short-term counselling to support students in achieving physical, social, emotional, academic, and psychological wellbeing.

Prior to undertaking placement, students have completed core subjects required to equip them with sufficient counselling skills and the ability to apply these to a range of clients as required.

Counselling support is only effective when those taking part are willing participants. 

If you wish for your child/ren to participate in the Deakin University Counselling Opportunity, please email the school office at wattle.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au.

WPPS will select which students participate in the program based upon the parameters of the counselling provided and the needs of the specific child. As you will understand, medical privacy is of the utmost importance and as such the basis upon which students are chosen will only be discussed with relevant parties.

Ground works

Our new footpath is up and running! Our 2024 School Captains have been immortalised (as has Vic, our (un)official therapy dog). Next term we'll be upgrading seating. 

Thank you in anticipation for your much appreciated contribution.

Have a great term 3 holiday!

Steve Donohue

Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

On Wednesday the 11th of August, the year 5\6s displayed their work for ‘Night of the Notables’. After spending the term working tirelessly, they completed a flawless end result, consisting of a biography, board and creative interactive elements, about an inspiring Australian they admired. The Year five/sixes were encouraged to dress up as their inspirational Australian and answer questions regarding their lives. By 6pm the Year five and six classrooms were filled with gobsmacked and speechless family members, friends and guests.Thank you for sharing and enjoying this evening with us

By Lila and Autumn - 6A 

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