Hello Everyone,

Thank you to our volunteers from last week who, headed up by Sjaan Keen, stocked, timetabled, sold and managed all the classes who attended the two days event that was the Father's Day stall.

• Damaris Dockrill
• Aiesha Gray
• Barbara Wong
• Alicia Van Hemert
• Claire Qian
• Danielle Boer
• Sjaan Keen

2025.09.13 Saturday - Great Big Working Bee!

From 9am to 12 noon we will be having out once a term working bee. Lots of mulching and spreading of soil. Turn up for some or all of the time and help us make WPPS an even more beautiful place to be! 

From 12 - 1 noon, we’ll fire up the BBQ and have sausage (and perhaps a beverage!)

Our Students

2025.09.05 Yr 56 Basketball Day

On Friday the 29th of August, the Year 5 and 6’s went to The Dandenong Complex where we had Basketball Day. 

Everyone was very excited as it was one of Grade 6’s last sports day. When we got off the bus we split into our teams that our teachers had made which were Rookies, Futurestars and Allstars. We put on our jerseys and prepared to face some challenging competitors. Some people had made a team chant that they would do before every game. Since there could only be five people on the court there had to be subs. We would switch subs every once in a while so everyone could have a go.  During other teams games some other groups would come and cheer them on. Some games we won and some games we lost but everyone was very supportive . 

A few teams that we faced were very challenging but nevertheless we had lots of FUN!

By Naomi and Millie 6A 

Students of the Week!
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

Congratulations to all of our students who have displayed these values this week

Mathletics Champion
A round of applause for:

                                                Kingsley 3A

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

Continuing our series on getting to know our staff at Wattle Park Primary School we introduce our  Assistant Principal who also teaches Year 4B on Mondays, Mr Richard Abell.  

“Hello Wattle Park Primary Community!

I’ve been fortunate enough to be teaching for nearly two decades across a number of different settings, including overseas. However, no setting has compared to Wattle Park Primary, and I have had the great pleasure and privilege of teaching here for ten years now. Over these years, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a range of year levels and am currently working in the middle school as one of the Year Four teachers and Assistant Principal. 

I love this school for many reasons from the collaborative staff who continuously work tirelessly to support one another and our students and families. To the amazing students that seek to grow and evolve on a daily basis and have a hunger to learn. To our community that is constantly engaged and supportive of all parts of our school.

I look forward to continuing to be involved in our great school evolving and improving, moving into the future."

Richard Abell

Other Events

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.

Girl’s Cricket Clinic
This term on the 25/8, 1/9, 8/9 & 15/9 Cricket Victoria is offering a free 4 week clinic to any girls at WPPS. 

Every Monday for the last 4 weeks of term from 3:40 - 4:40 on the top oval. 

Have a great weekend everyone - see you at the Working Bee!

1.  First Aid Room Clean Needs Volunteers
To keep our First Aid Room clean and tidy, we require volunteers to assist with this task. It is not time consuming and requires approximately 15 minutes of your time on a FRIDAY.

Please click on the link to sign up.  https://signup.com/go/GZAwtYc

Thank you for your time

2.  Lost property - Final Call!
There are many lost property items waiting to be claimed. Please take a moment to check if anything belongs to you.
Any unclaimed items will be donated to the second-hand school uniform shop at the end of next week, as we approach the end of term.

Thank you!

3. School Beanies


4. The Return of the Dental Van - 15th September

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Australian Dental Health has visited Wattle Park Primary School on Monday, 25th August.

The Dental Van will return on 15th September.

The dead line for return of the Dental Van is now 10th September.

Here is the form should you wish your child/ren to have a dental check up.

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.

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