Hello Everyone,

Wattle Hill Kindergarten will be ceasing operations at the end of 2025.

WHK has been in operation since 1951.

Since it opened onsite this year, WPPS has created a Kinder to Year 5 Reading Buddies program, with a view to incorporating the Kinder into several other existing WPPS programs. These  include changing Assembly once a term to be on a Thursday so WHK could join us and inviting them to participate in our Gardening Program.

We have welcomed them onto our site and enjoyed the mutual benefits provided by such a venture. 

Thank you Wattle Hill Kindergarten.

A film about parenting called ‘Seen’
Recently l have had reason to investigate this film and why it was made. 

It ‘...explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents but also delves into the scientifically supported effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development.’

Various professors, doctors and paediatricians were involved in the making and all feedback I have had so far from parents in the community who have watched it has been very positive.

To watch the trailer go HERE

To have a look at the website go HERE

2025 Parent Payments
Thank you to everyone who has already made, or is making arrangements to pay their Parent Contributions.

The easiest way access how to pay is:

1. Go to your Compass home screen
2. Click on the Payment centre then scroll down to:
3. 2025 WPPS Parent Contributions

Our Students

Students of the Week!

Gary Y in 1/2A

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

Class of the Week Awards - PE
Congratulations to:

who were awarded ‘Class of the Week’ for their exemplary behaviour and participation in PE.

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. 

Year 1/2 Toys In Motion Science Incursion
Last Thursday, our Year 1 and 2 students had an exciting visit from a real-life scientist from Swinburne University! Stepping into our makeshift science lab, we were thrilled to see that Elliot had set up a range of hands-on experiments for us to explore.

Through the magic of toys, we investigated the forces that make things move—push, pull, friction, gravity, tension, and torque. From bouncing balls to zooming toy cars and slinkies, every experiment helped bring these scientific concepts to life in a fun and engaging way. The highlight of the day? Creating our very own rotocopters to take home!

It was a fantastic day of curiosity, discovery, and plenty of hands-on learning.

Our Staff

Back by popular demand is our staff profiles section. This week we feature Year 12C Teacher Ms.Samantha Teng:

The start of 2025 has been fantastic, and I feel so fortunate to be teaching Year 1/2C on Mondays and Tuesdays. Sharing this class with Anna is a privilege, and the students have already brought me endless smiles.

I’m passionate about using evidence-based practices in the classroom, and it’s rewarding to see how well the students are thriving through explicit direct instruction. I’m especially impressed by how they’ve adapted to the Sounds-Write program. If you happen to walk by the Year 1/2 classrooms around 9:30 a.m., you’ll likely hear a loud chorus of phonics!

Outside of teaching, I love to travel, explore new cuisines, and watch mysteries. My career and travels have allowed me to teach children from different cultures. One unforgettable experience was taking my Year 10 Canadian class to Mexico, where we built a house for a family without electricity or plumbing. It was an unforgettable experience—especially when a fellow teacher took an unexpected tumble off the roof! Thankfully, we all made it through, and the house still stands to this day.

Thank you Wattle Park students for making my job so incredibly enjoyable! Looking forward to the next three terms!

Samantha Teng

Notices for the final week of term 1

Mon 31.3 

     Year 4 Kitchen session runs

Tue 1.4 

     No ART CLUB today

     Yr 3 Kitchen cancelled

                Garden running - volunteers required    

11.30 - 12.00 Flu Vaccinations in the first aid room

 2:10 pm SRC Meeting in FA 

Wed 2.4

     1-1.30 Year 5A WHK Reading Buddies

Thu 3.4

     8.00 Running club

     Yr 5/6 Gala day

Fri 4.4 

     Last Day of Term 1

     9.15 Assembly - PFA Easter Raffle draw!

          No Student of the week

          Winning House team announced 

     11.00 Yr 3-6 Easter Egg Run top oval

     11.30 lunch

     2.00 snack

     2.15 class

     2.30 FINISH! ☺Black and white dress-up theme- no gold coin donation

Have a great weekend everyone

Steve Donohue

Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

Dear WPPS Families,

Thank you for your continued support throughout Term 1! 

Your child would have brought home an Easter Eggtacular lucky ticket booklet. We kindly ask for your help in supporting our school by selling the tickets and returning the ticket stubs, along with the cash, in a sealed envelope to the school office by Wednesday, 2 April. 

The lucky winners will be drawn during our assembly on the last day of term, Friday 4 April, at 9:15am.

In addition to selling tickets, we are also seeking donations of chocolate Easter eggs and other Easter-themed treats to help create some fantastic hampers for our raffle. Your generous donations will help make this event truly special!

Thank you once again for your incredible support – we really appreciate it!

Regards, WPPS PFA.

PS  There are more ticket booklets at the office should you require more.

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 $154 is for any school activity including camps.

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

By now, you should have been able to access the SSB Portal and allocate where you want the $400 funds to be allocated to: either Unform or School Activities.

When an event appears on Compass please email the office stating you are wanting SSB to be applied to this event and also give permission for your child to attend the event.  Compass is not set up to process SSB at this time.

If you have any questions relating to the SSB please contact directly to: school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au or on Tel: 1800 338 663.

Thank you for your co-operation.

3. Remember September to May - No Hat No Play
 

Please note that it’s that time of year 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 from now till May.
New hats are available from the office $20.

4. Second Uniform Shop
Second Hand uniform shop will open in the school gymnasium from 8.30am - 9.30am on:  

Friday, 16th May                   
Friday  13th June

Thanks to the very capable and committed parents who generously donate their time each Thursday morning from 8am - 8.40am.

Anyone and everyone is welcome. Meet on the top oval to take part.

Each runner receives two house points per session.

Please be aware the students who participate are in the care of the parents who run this activity and not in the care of WPPS staff till 8.45am. 

6. Annual Updating - Working with Children Check
All parents who wish to volunteer at school are required to present their Working With Children Check (WWCC) and sign the Child Safety Code of Conduct each year.  This is an annual requirement. Please do so at the office.

7. Student Enrolment Information Form
Thank you to Year 1 - 6 parents  who have returned their forms. Reminder if there are changes needed to be made, please forward the form to the office.
It is imperative we have the latest contact information, along with emergency contact details.
Please print off the sheets with any changes to be clearly marked, and return to the office for amendment - or email back to the school.
The office will send out emails to each year level, week by week.
Thank you for taking time to read through the contact information.

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