Hello Everyone,

Our FETE is almost upon us!

This spectacular event occurs only once every two years and is a cashless event so now is the time to purchase your wristbands. So either scan the barcode below or click on the following link:

See you there!

There are dozens of people who help pull the Fete together but a special mention to one of our residents from Cameron Close, Iris (101 this December!) who had been busily crocheting dolls and animals that we can sell/auction at the Fete.

Thank you and Happy birthday from WPPS Iris!

This Sunday, 16th November - Working Bee - Sunday  9.00 - 12 noon

In preparation for our upcoming Fete, we will be having a Working Bee to distribute the gigantic pile of mulch we have in the yard.

Come along, use a shovel and/or wheelbarrow and join in! Drinks supplied!

Water tank removal

Anyone who enters the school from our Warrigal Rd gate will no doubt have encountered the damp footpath that greets you every morning.

It has recently been discovered that this is due to a split near ground level in the water tank at the back of the Kitchen.

This tank has been engineered so that the water it collects is used to flush the six toilets (yes, 6!) that exist in the rear of the kitchen. As these are never used, I am having the tank removed in the last week of school and the toilets hooked up to mains water in case we ever need to use them.

As a result  - no more wet footpath!

Please also note:

Thursday  Nov 20th       9.15 AM WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Friday Nov 21                ASSEMBLY MOVED to 20.11

Our Students

Walk to School Breakfast

During the Whitehorse Walk to School Fortnight, our students have been walking, scooting and riding their bikes to school, tracking every trip along the way.

We wrapped it up with our whole school breakfast on Friday, 7th November. Full of fresh fruit, yoghurt and cereals, a delicious way to celebrate healthy, active travel. A big thank you to Whitehorse City Council for sponsoring our school community.

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.

This week, we investigated RESILIENCE - and how it looks in SHARED SPACES. 

You can view the video HERE

Mathletics Champion
A round of applause for:

 Emilia W (1/2C)

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

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. 

International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS)

In term three, 28 students across Years 4 to 6 took part in at least one ICAS test. Students could sit up to six subjects, including Digital Technologies, Writing, English, Spelling Bee, Science and Mathematics, with students pushed to their academic limit, as well as higher-order thinking and problem solving abilities.

Congratulations to all students who participated. At next week’s assembly, students who have been awarded a Merit, Credit, or Distinction will be presented with their certificates.

Our students earned:

• 4 Distinction
• 28 Credits 
• 11 Merits

Well done to the following students who were awarded a certificate for achieving a particular milestone.

ICAS English

Distinction

For achieving a score in the top 11% of participants. Congratulations:

Veronica Z

Credit

For achieving a score in the top 35% of participants. Congratulations:

Zan C

Merit
For achieving a score in the top 45% of participants. Congratulations:

Felix N

Participation
Congratulations:

ICAS Writing

Distinction

For achieving a score in the top 11% of participants. Congratulations:

Veronica Z

Credit

For achieving a score in the top 35% of participants. Congratulations:

Participation

Congratulations:

ICAS Spelling Bee

Distinction

For achieving a score in the top 11% of participants. Congratulations:

Credit

For achieving a score in the top 35% of participants. Congratulations:

Merit

For achieving a score in the top 45% of participants. Congratulations:

Participation

Congratulations:

ICAS Mathematics

Credit

For achieving a score in the top 35% of participants. Congratulations:

Merit

For achieving a score in the top 45% of participants. Congratulations:

Participation

Congratulations:

ICAS Science

Credit

For achieving a score in the top 35% of participants. Congratulations:

Merit

For achieving a score in the top 45% of participants. Congratulations:

Participation

Congratulations:

ICAS Digital Technology

Distinction

For achieving a score in the top 11% of participants. Congratulations:

Credit

For achieving a score in the top 35% of participants. Congratulations:

Merit

For achieving a score in the top 45% of participants. Congratulations:

Participation

Congratulations:

Our Staff

Continuing our series on getting to know our staff at Wattle Park Primary School, we re-introduce  Ms Poorva Bansal, who teaches 1/2B.

I have been part of Wattle Park Primary School community for the past two years. I graduated from RMIT University in 2023 and since joining the school, I have felt incredibly welcomed and supported by our wonderful students, families, and staff.

I am passionate about being part of a school that values collaboration, creativity and a strong sense of community. Each day brings new opportunities to inspire, learn and grow alongside my students. Watching them develop confidence, curiosity and kindness is what makes teaching so deeply rewarding.

I am proud to work in a school where learning extends beyond the classroom and where everyone genuinely cares for one another. I look forward to continuing to contribute to our vibrant and nurturing school community.

Miss Poorva Bansal

Notices

NAPLAN 2026 

Our next NAPLAN assessments will take place in March 2026.

Past NAPLAN papers, please email samantha.kwong2@education.vic.gov.au

Spare practice papers are at the office for collection.

Year 3 Numeracy Practice question example:

Year 5 Numeracy Practice question example:

NAPLAN Resources - Free!

Year 3 NAPLAN practice site

Year 5 NAPLAN practice site

• ACARA past papers

• NAPLAN 2012–2016     

https://acara.edu.au/assessment/naplan/naplan-2012-2016-test-papers

• NAPLAN 2008–2011

https://acara.edu.au/assessment/naplan/naplan-2008-2011-test-papers

NAPLAN Resources - Paid

• Rise+ – https://riseplus.education/naplan-practice-tests/
• EXCEL Test Zone https://www.exceltestzone.com.au/ 

These platforms closely resemble current NAPLAN assessments. They offer timed test conditions, instant reporting, growth analysis, and rankings that compare your child’s results with other national test takers. 

• Blake’s Back to Basics NAPLAN (Officeworks, Amazon, Booktopia)
• EXCEL NAPLAN-style tests (Officeworks, Amazon)
• School Zone NAPLAN (Kmart, Target, Officeworks, Amazon)
• Test Mate NAPLAN (Amazon)

Ethan L & Opera Australia’s production of Carmen

Ethan L has featured in many productions, at times sharing the stage with other students of ours. This November, you can find him at the Regent Theatre in Opera Australia’s production of Carmen.

For tickets, go HERE

There are likely to be alternate casts of children for the production, so please check with his Mum, Alicia, for details.

Project Playground

Having a visual focus for our fundraising efforts is an important way to galvanise support for community funded projects.

You will notice we have a sign up on the corner of Banksia and Warrigal Road. The purpose of this sign is to:

• Let everyone know what we are raising money for (New playground)
• How to help (Donations can be made via the QR code)
• How much we have and how much more we need to go (About 80G)

This platform is live and the QR code can be used to donate (so feel free to donate!)  but given the proximity of the fete we will leave an official ‘Launch’ to a later date.

More information on ‘Project Playground’ on our website HERE

PP

Social Media Delay/Ban

With the upcoming Social Media Restrictions for children under 16 coming into effect from 10th December 2025,  you may be interested in watching this 4min long video from the E-Safety Commissioner: 

https://vimeo.com/612389757?fl=pl&fe=sh

eSafety - parent controls

Please link the pic too Nan

Not all social media will be blocked, and it makes some interesting suggestions, including making sure you play whatever game your child is involved in.

There is also a list of practical tips on how to implement safety controls on various platforms:

Parental controls

2026 Classes

Please note our Class Formation policy 

Running Club

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

‘Hats on in September’ … and till the end of the year

Have a great weekend.

Important Reminders & Links:
?Last chance to pre-purchase wristbands and tickets and get into the draw to win 1 of 3 hampers. Closes Monday 17th 7pm. Hampers drawn at assembly next week.

https://events.humanitix.com/wpps-twilight-fete-2025

?Volunteers Needed - If you haven’t already, please sign up to 2-3 shifts per family. If your year level is full there is plenty of space in the All Year Levels section. Your time will help make the day a success. We also need volunteers for Friday 21 for set up and Sunday 23 for pack down. If you can spare an hour (or two) we’d greatly appreciate it.

https://signup.com/go/JntLHUX

?Silent Auction - https://www.32auctions.com/WPPSFETE2025

Voluntary School Contributions for 2026 have now been ratified by School Council.

For your information – and forward planning, the Voluntary School Contributions for next year is set at $360, an increase of $15. The suggested donations for the Building Fund - $200 and Library Fund- $180.  Grounds Maintenance - $130, these all remain the same. 

The donations to the Building Fund and/or Library Fund are TAX DEDUCTIBLE and can be made to the school at any time.

Payment will not be requested until the paperwork has been posted on COMPASS early in Term 1 2026.

With thanks

Lisa Ewan

Relieving Business Manager






2.  Exit Form
Planning has began for 2026 classes. To help us in this process, if your child/children will not be returning to Wattle Park Primary School next year, please complete the Exit Form and sent it back to school as soon as possible.Thank you.


3. Sushi Day 


4. Lost Property
There are some pairs of glasses in the office lost property collection. If you have misplaced a pair, please come to the office.
There is also a gold bracelet in lost property -- if you believe it may be yours, please come to office.

• Newsletter
• Big Play Day

It is for parents of PREP to Year 3 boys & girls regarding Aussie Hoops at Aqualink, Box Hill for Terms 1, 2026.