Hello Everyone,

As we head towards the 28th November Victorian state election, we’d like to remind our Wattle Park Primary School community of the Department of Education’s guidelines about visits and correspondence from Members of Parliament or election candidates.

We celebrate our students’ learning and achievements, and occasionally local representatives may drop in or write to our school — but these interactions are always carried out in a neutral, inclusive and respectful way, without promoting any particular political party or candidate. 

Our focus as a school community remains on supporting every student and family, and any communication involving the school is managed with care and, where appropriate, parent consent. These simple guidelines help ensure our warm, welcoming environment continues to be a place where everyone feels valued and included.
Members of Parliament and Candidates Visiting and Corresponding with Schools

PFA
The WPPS Parents and Friends Association invites you to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday 3rd March at 7:30pm.

The PFA consists of a small group of parents who coordinate school events such as the Movie Night, Disco and Parents' Night, designed to raise funds and develop lasting relationships within the school community.

Come along and see what upcoming events we’re working on!

Please contact Em Beard on 0408 887 741 or email pfawattleparkps@gmail.com to register your interest.

NAPLAN Practice - Excel Test Zone

Excel Test Zone – is an online platform that provides NAPLAN-style practice tests across all areas of the assessment: numeracy, reading, writing and conventions of language.

WPPS has purchased the Excel Test Zone program so students from years 2 - 6  can practice in an online test environment that is very similar to NAPLAN online.

This platform provides:

✔ Real, exam-style practice

• Practice with NAPLAN–style questions that mirror the real test format.
• Tests are delivered online-style, helping students become familiar with the digital format they’ll see in NAPLAN.

✔ Instant feedback & insights

• Immediate results and reports after each test.
• Clear results summaries show strengths and areas needing improvement.

✔ Deeper learning with explanations

• Worked solutions and explanations for every question help students understand why answers are right or wrong.

✔ Progress tracking

• Visual progress tracking lets students (and parents/teachers) see improvement over time across subjects and tests. 

These details have been provided to you via your classroom teacher so your child may also have the opportunity to complete this practice as part of homework. Please email your teacher if you have not received these details.

NAPLAN also provides its own online practice environment: Click on the following link to practise.

• NAPLAN public demonstration site

Login details are not required to access the site.

NAPLAN test dates for WPPS

Our Students
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 changed last year 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

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. 

Class of the Week Awards - Chinese

Congratulations to:

who were awarded ‘Class of the Week’ for their exemplary behaviour in Chinese.

Our Staff
Our series on our staff has proved very popular over the years. This week we reintroduce Ms Poorva: 

I am delighted to be entering my third year of teaching and my third year as part of the Wattle Park Primary School community. Since graduating from RMIT University in 2023, I have felt incredibly fortunate to work in such a welcoming and supportive environment.

This year, I am teaching a Year 1/2 class, and I am thoroughly enjoying working with such a wonderful group of students. Their enthusiasm, curiosity and kindness make each day both rewarding and inspiring. I look forward to supporting their growth throughout the year and celebrating the progress they make academically, socially and emotionally.

I am passionate about building strong, positive relationships with my students and creating a classroom environment where every child feels safe, valued and confident in their learning. Being part of a school community that values collaboration, creativity and genuine care for one another is something I am truly proud of.

I look forward to another fantastic year of learning, growth and connection within our vibrant school community.

Miss Poorva Bansal

Notices

Canteen

Assembly
Fridays at 9.15am

Wattle Park Primary School Swimming Cap!
The new Wattle Park Primary School Swimming Cap is specially designed by our talented 2025 Year 6 students!  Wearing the WPPS swimming cap helps students:

✔️ Be easily identified as part of our school community in the water

✔️ Feel a strong sense of belonging and team spirit at swimming carnivals

✔️ Celebrate a student-designed piece created by our very own Year 6 leaders

Available now for just $15 from the WPPS School Office

2026 Movie Night
We are excited to see you at our Movie Night on Friday, 20 March 2026!

Gates Open: 6:00pm

Tickets
Purchase your tickets online via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/wpps-movie-night-2026

Tickets will also be available at the front gate on the night (card payment only). Reminder: A discount applies when you buy tickets in advance online.

BBQ and Snacks
A BBQ will be available offering sausages, hamburgers, soft drinks, popcorn, and other delicious snacks (card payment only).

Important Note
There will be no bar, and no alcohol will be available for purchase.

BYO
This is an open air screening. Please feel free to bring your picnic rug, camping chairs, blankets and your own food and drinks. If you’re bringing chairs, please be mindful of others by sitting toward the back.

Children
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Event Sponsorship
Interested in becoming an Event Sponsor? You can sign up via Humanitix. We’ll promote your business on the big screen and on our Instagram!

Raffle
We’re giving away a $400 Dinner Voucher at Prohibition Food & Wine Camberwell! 
Be sure to purchase your tickets via Humanitix for a chance to win.

Volunteers Needed
We’d love your help! If you’re available to volunteer on the night, please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/QecgQbD
We can’t wait to see you for a fun-filled evening under the stars!

For more information or enquiries, please contact Em Beard at: 0408 887 741 or pfawattleparkps@gmail.com

WPPS School Photos! - Orders can still be placed
While the school photos have come and gone. If you haven’t placed an order, there’s still time. Just follow the steps below.

Purchasing Photos:
Step 1: Click Here - For online ordering process for your school. - OR - Go to http://www.advancedlife.com.au/ before photo day and enter your school code [Q32 WP2 PAR]
Step 2: Enter your student’s details
Step 3: Choose the package that best suits your needs. All orders will be returned to the school for collection.
Step 4: Pay for the photos via the shopping cart. Upper right corner of the page.

2026 Colour Fun Run
Monstar Colour Fun Run is coming to WPPS to raise funds for our new playground!

Your child will be bringing information home shortly; however, you can kick off your fundraising now at myprofilepage.com.au and share your profile with family and friends to start collecting donations.

Mark your calendars busy to witness our school grounds being transformed into a canvas of colours - 2pm on Friday 27th March. The event aims to promote health, wellness, and community spirit while having an absolute blast!

Running Club is back up and running!

Parents volunteer every:

Thursday 8am - 8:40am 

and play games with students who choose to come to the running club. 

Running club is completely free and you will also receive a running club t-shirt which you can wear in school hours. Running club is super fun and you can do it at any age Foundation - Year 6.

Please be aware that students participating in this activity are in the care of the parents who run the activity, not in the care of WPPS staff, until 8.45am. 

2026 WPPS Annual Permission Form on COMPASS

The WPPS Annual Permission Form has been sent out on Compass as an event. 

Please complete this if you haven’t already.

These permissions must be completed every year.  Once completed, this will cover your child for the entire year. The following permissions are addressed:

• Accident Declaration
• Permission and Authority Form for Walking Excursions
• Media Permission Internal - School Newsletter, Website
• Media Permission - WPPS Instagram
• Media Permission External - Newspaper, Television
• Head Lice Check Consent
• Health Management Plan
• Volunteering

Have a great weekend!

Steve Donohue

Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

Dear WPPS Families,

We are excited to see you to our Movie Night on Friday, 20 March 2026!

A reminder of some important details to ensure you have a great time:

- Gates Open: 6:00PM

- Tickets:

Purchase your tickets online via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/wpps-movie-night-2026

Tickets will also be available at the front gate on the night (card payment only). Reminder: A discount applies when you buy tickets in advance online.

- BBQ and Snacks:

A BBQ will be available offering sausages, hamburgers, soft drinks, popcorn, and other delicious snacks (card payment only).

Hot food options:

-Hamburger with the lot: $10

-Kransky in roll: $7

-Sausages in bread: $4

- Important Note:

There will be no bar, and no alcohol will be available for purchase.

- BYO:

This is an open air screening. please feel free to bring your picnic rug, camping chairs, blankets and your own food and drinks. If you’re bringing chairs, please be mindful of others by sitting toward the back.

- Children:

All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

- Event Sponsorship:

Interested in becoming an Event Sponsor? You can sign up via Humanitix. We’ll promote your business on the big screen and our Instagram!

- Raffle:

We’re giving away a $400 Dinner Voucher at Prohibition Food & Wine Camberwell! Be sure to purchase your tickets via Humanitix for a chance to win.

- Volunteers Needed:

We’d love your help! If you’re available to volunteer on the night, please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/QecgQbD

We can’t wait to see you for a fun-filled evening under the stars!

For more information or enquiries, please contact Em Beard at: 0408 887 741 or pfawattleparkps@gmail.com

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).

Payment amounts for eligible family this year is $400 for any school activity including camps.

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

Please return completed CSEF application forms to the office by Friday 26 June 2026

If you have  any enquiries, please contact the office on 9808 2165.

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

Next Opening Time

• Thank you to all the generous families who have donated uniforms to the  Second Hand Uniform Shop.  The shop is in desperate need for dresses and larger sizes.  If you have uniform dresses no longer required, please consider donating to the Shop.  Clothing may be dropped off in the box near the office.

• 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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