Hello Everyone,

Values

As a result of our recent School Review, as well as the work we are doing with our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program, our school values have changed from six (Respect, Responsibility, Care, Encourage, Value and Challenge) to the “three R’s”;

Respect • Responsibility • Resilience

At WPPS, we intend to use the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework (SWPBS) to create an environment where our students thrive with their social, emotional and academic learning.

SWPBS is a school-wide approach to help support, define, teach and reinforce positive behaviours of ALL students. The school-wide approach to discipline focuses on building a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn.

This term, after extensive consultation, we’re excited to share our matrix of expected behaviours that align with our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. A copy of the matrix can be found by clicking HERE.

We have begun this week by focusing on how we demonstrate Respect in all spaces with our first three expectations:

• We use manners and are inclusive
• We follow the instructions of all staff
• We support others to share their ideas

To learn more about these expectations, take a look at our first video, produced by our Year Five team.

WPPS NAPLAN Results
This week, our Year 3 and 5 students received their NAPLAN results. Some of you may have seen in the news that Victorian students ranked first or second in 18 of the 20 NAPLAN domains, an amazing achievement.

We’re incredibly proud of our students and the results they achieved. Below you’ll find an overview of our results compared with the state. We’re pleased to share that we continue to achieve well above the state averages across all domains tested.

While we’re proud of our results, we still continue to strive for improvements and to support all our students in achieving their full potential.

NAPLAN results are marked as described below: 

• Exceeding (dark green): the student’s result exceeds expectations at the time of testing. 
• Strong (light green): the student’s result meets challenging but reasonable expectations at the time of testing. 
• Developing (grey): the student’s result indicates that they are working towards expectations at the time of testing.
• Needs additional support (black): the student’s result indicates that they are not achieving the learning outcomes that are expected at the time of testing. They are likely to need additional support to progress satisfactorily.

Our results:

For more information:

Year 3 & 4 District Basketball Day
On Monday 28th July, our enthusiastic Year 3 and 4 students took part in the District Basketball Day, competing in a round robin format against other local schools. Students were split into various teams, showcasing their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day. It was fantastic to see so much energy, encouragement, and determination on the court. Most importantly, everyone had a great time, with lots of smiles, high fives, and memorable moments. A big thank you to our staff, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the day a success!

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:

Tuesday 5th August

• 3.50 - 7.30 pm

Wednesday 6th 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 meetings are open to book on Compass. 

Our Students
Students of the Week, Mathletics Champion & House Points!
Due to the Year 3-6 House Athletics Day today,  there are no Student of the Week, Mathletics Champion or House Points to announce. 

These will all return next week.

Our Staff
Hello Wattle Park Community,

I have been at Wattle Park since halfway through 2018, and while I began primarily teaching Physical Education for the first four years, I am now in my third year as a classroom teacher. My love of sport and exercise has been a through line of my life, playing all sorts of sports from swimming and rugby to footy and athletics. Outside of sport, I love to read (fantasy and sci-fi as my favourites).

My position at Wattle Park was actually the first teaching job that I ever got, and it has been a joy to develop my practice here. I have also spent time teaching part-time at other schools during my first four years before moving to a full time role at WPPS.

This year has been my first year as a classroom teacher in Year 6. A position I am really enjoying.  

This has been a little bit about me, so if you see me around the school, feel free to say hi.

Other Events

Uniform Shop

School Bags and School Beanies
Available from the school office

Next Opening Time

• 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!

Running Club
The ever popular Running Club is back up and running for term three. Every Thursday at 8.00am join the team on the Top Oval.

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.  

The ICAS registration is now closed. For those students who will be taking part, the dates/times below are a guide when we will be aiming to complete each ICAS test.

ICAS Test Dates, Results and Certificates 

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!

Richard Abell

Assistant Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

1. Australian School Dental

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Australian Dental Health will be visiting Wattle Park Primary School on Monday, 25th August!
The dead line for  return of the Dental Van is now 18^th August. Here is the form.
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.
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.

Deakin University - School of Education – Science Education academics are inviting you to celebrate National Science Week. Come along to join a fun and interactive learning experience fit for the whole family. Play games catering towards all ages with a variety of science based disciplines, including maths, physics, ecology and many more.

For more information about the night and the games that will be present click the link https://mset-ed-deakin.org.au/event/family-science-games-night-2/

Dates and Locations:

• Thursday 14th August 2025: Burwood Campus, M building Atrium (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GdbvmK4vyewp5RySA) 

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 hours)

Admission: Free! Registration is essential

• Limited capacity
• Register early to secure your spot through Humanitix (links below)
• If you change your mind – please release your tickets to enable others to attend

https://events.humanitix.com/deakin-family-science-games-night-burwood


4.Lost Property

There is a plethora of lost clothing outside the Year 12A Classroom.  All clothing is unnamed.

If they are not claimed by their rightful owners, they will be donated to the second hand uniform shop.

Please take some time to look through them if your child is missing tops.

A timely reminder to make sure all items of clothing are clearly named for ease of returning them to their rightful owners.

5.Second Hand Uniform Shop
Located in the school gymnasium 
Cash and Card welcome

Next Opening Time

• 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!

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