Hello Everyone,

Last week our Year 3/4 went on their annual 2 day one night camp. As it is an odd numbered year, they went to Phillip Island Adventure Resort (PIAR). On even numbered years 3/4s go to Arrabri Lodge.

To see lots of the exciting going on please go to the special section we made for it HERE.

You may also be interested in our viewing some of our students many academic community pursuits on our recently launched, and, according to the stats, exceedingly popular instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/wattleparkprimaryschool/

Our Students

3A
“It was extraordinary because the giant swing was so fast. I heard all this rushing in my ears!” Hugo

“The giant swing is the best swing ever!” Abi

“Circotron felt like I was in space!” Mason

3B
“I loved the cabins because it was fun staying overnight with friends.” Nanjee

“The circutron was fantastic because I got to spin upsidedown.” Jamie

“Everything was so fun that you wanted to do it all ten times!” Edward

4A
“The circotron was really fun because you could flip upside down!” Zara

“I loved the penguins because they walked right in front of us and they’re really cute.” Jilly 

“The giant swing was really scary especially when you pull the rope at the very top but I was proud that I did it. I liked that we made Miss Neilson go to the top!” Jake R

4B
“The penguins at the Penguin Parade were so cute as they waddled down the bay. We also saw the penguins' dens!” Lachlan

“I enjoyed Camp because the activities were really exciting and the food was really great, especially the chocolate mousse we had for dessert. Yummy!” Rose

“I loved everything from camp but by favourite part was spending time with the girls in my cabin” Natalia

Students of the Week!

Term 2 Week 9
Class	Student
FA	Chance S	FB	Alena W
12A	Harvey K	12B	Luca K
12C	Liam N
3A	Evie A	3B	Nanjee Y
4A	Zara Sl	4B	Natalia T
5A	Kara A	5B	Kyte S
6A	Etta M	6B	Khang T

Mathematics Champion
A round of applause for: 

                                     Libby L 6B

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

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. 

Our Staff

Our series on our staff proved so popular last year, I have requests for it to return as our parents have different teachers this year.  Reintroducing Mr Dom Monea who teaches 3A on M, T, W & Thursdays:

Dear  WPPS Community,

My name is Dominic Monea and I currently teach 3A. The students call me Mr M, a moniker that has stuck since I first became a teacher in 2009. My wife and I have two sons, Harvey, and Caleb. I enjoy quality family time, watching sports and barbecuing.

I am in my seventh year at WPPS, having taught at various schools in Melbourne and overseas. The roles I have had at Wattle Park include; SRC, Numeracy Coordinator, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Coordinator and now, Team Leader of the Year 3’s and 4’s. Within my classroom, I endeavour to create a warm, stimulating and engaging environment and I encourage my students to be risk takers and forward thinkers.

I look forward to working with my current 3A students, watching them develop and grow in all aspects. A recent highlight has been camp at Phillip Island Adventure Resort and getting back into the kitchen with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. 

Notices

2026 Foundation/Prep Enrolments

There are two ways.

Online enrolment
1   View the Foundation Digital Enrolment Parent Guide.
2   ​Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 25 July 2025.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Mon 28 Jul - Fri 8 Aug 2025.
3   Accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.

Hard copy enrolment
Simply fill in a paper enrolment form available at our office or download HERE and email to:wattle.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au

School Tours

School tours occur most Fridays at 10am and take approximately 45 minutes . 

Tours can be booked by calling the school office on 98082165 or you can book online HERE

Further details regarding enrolment can be found on our school website HERE 

Deakin Uni & Wattle Park Primary School Counselling Opportunity
Wattle Park Primary School continues its valued partnership 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.

SEEN the Film

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM AEST. Doors at 6:30pm  - WPPS library

SEEN: The Film, a powerful documentary exploring the long-term impact of childhood trauma and the journey of healing to create stronger, healthier families.

Tickets can be purchased HERE

ICAS
We are delighted to inform you that we will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS competition again 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.  We encourage you to consider entering your child (Year 4-6 only) into ICAS this year.   

Learn more about ICAS here.

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 Test Dates, Results and Certificates 

Writing	Digital Tech	English	Spelling Bee	Science	Mathematics
Mon 4th Aug 9.15 am	Mon 4th Aug 2.30 pm	Mon 11th Aug 9.15 am	Mon 18th Aug 9.15 am	Mon 18th Aug 12.30 pm	Mon 25th Aug 2.30 pm

We will notify you when your child’s ICAS results are ready. You will have until Monday 28th July to make an order. 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.  

We are proud to offer ICAS and look forward to some fantastic results later in the year.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions or send me an email at james.feather@education.vic.gov.au.

Kind regards,  

James Feather - Learning Specialist

Have a great weekend everyone.

Steve Donohue

Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

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Take a peek at our Year 3 and 4 campers in action - giant swing, circotron, and memories included!

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Hi mums, dads, carers, and friends! 

Save the date – our legendary Bogan Bingo Parents Night is here! 
Mark your calendars for a night of laughs, mullets, music, and mayhem.
Saturday 2 August | WPPS Gym | 7.00pm 

Start planning your best bogan outfit now! We can't wait to see you there!

Please find the ticket link here.

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• Newsletter

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Please scroll through to see all of our latest notices!



1. CSEF
2. School Saving Bonus reminder
3. Australian School Dental
4. Sushi Day
5. Digimaker



1.Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you have a valid means-tested concession card, or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. Means-tested concession cards must be valid on the first day of Term 1, 2025 (Tuesday 28 January 2025) or Term 2, 2025 (Tuesday 22 April 2025).
A student aged 16 years and over who is considered a mature minor and holds a valid concession card is also eligible to apply.
Eligible families will receive a payment of $154 per year for primary school students. The funds will be paid directly to the school to be used towards camps, sports and excursion costs for the benefit of your child.
If you applied for CSEF through our school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year, unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.
If you would like to apply for the first time, please contact the school office on 9808 2165 and ask for an application form. Please return completed application forms to the school office as soon as possible.
Thank you,

Steve Donohue
Principal

2.  School Saving Bonus reminder and allocation to  school activities 

The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus (SSB) – a one-off support of $400 for eligible government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.
The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.
Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.
To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.
To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages.
The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025. The contact centre can be reached by:

• completing the School Saving Bonus enquiry form
• calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.

After this date, please contact our administration team for any SSB related questions.
Thank you,


Steve Donohue
Principal

3. Australian School Dental

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Australian Dental Health will be visiting Wattle Park Primary School!
ADH will be providing free dental check-ups and treatment for eligible students. Regular dental check-ups are essential for keeping your child’s teeth healthy—preventing cavities, spotting issues early, and encouraging good habits.
This service is provided at no cost to eligible families through Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). If you have neither, Australian Dental Health will still provide a free check-up for your child.
It only takes a few minutes! All form submissions will be conducted online only. There will be  no paper forms or in-person submissions.
Deadline for Online forms: Jul 1, 2025 11:59 PM.
Any forms received after this time will only be accommodated if time permits.
Don’t miss the chance to keep your child’s smile healthy! 
If you have any questions, please reach out to ADH at info@adhv.com.au or 03 93239607.

4. Sushi Day


5. Digimaker

Please note: Digimaker lessons for Term2 have finished on Thursday 19-Jun

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