Hello Everyone,

Thank you Teneile Kost, who, once again, created, managed and administered the spectacularly popular ‘Sushi Day!’ this past Monday.

Always popular with our community, your time, attention to detail and commitment ensured Sushi Day ran smoothly and provided our students with a fun and delicious lunch experience while also raising valuable funds for our school.

Thank you also to a few of the guys from the Jockey Club, a subsidiary of the Parents and Friends Association (PFA) Ben Beard, Mackka, Dan Hanson and Paul Summerbell who swiftly removed a huge branch that had fallen from one of the ironbarks in our playground last week.

We have a tree audit done every year that involves the identification and assessment of each of the trees on our site. Any tree that is considered to be ‘High Risk is attended to ASAP by a professional Arborist company. This may mean removing the entire tree or pruning any branches that pose a risk.

A couple of weeks ago Mr Feather, our learning Specialist sent an email out to our Year 3 and 5 parents offering them the opportunity to sign their children up for NAPLAN club which has been operating on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this past week. 25 students have signed up. In this club the students use the Excel Zone online platform to practice NAPLAN tests.

NAPLAN test dates for WPPS

NAPLAN Practice - Excel Test Zone

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.

Excel Test zone 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.

Our Students

On the 27th of February Wattle Park Primary School took part in National Clean Up Australia Day. National Clean Up Australia Day is an event when lots of people all over Australia start to pick up rubbish around their neighbourhood, schools and the state! The house captains went to their areas; Bluegum went to twisty trees, Waratah went to both playgrounds, Acacia went to top oval and Lomandra went to the basketball court. Then the Environmental Leaders (Harry and Issy L) made an announcement saying that everyone can start cleaning. 

All students in all houses did very well to pick up loads of rubbish from around our school. We filled up over 10 bags full of all sorts of stuff like zooper dooper wrappers, plastic containers, toys, lollie wrappers, snack bar wrappers and much more! When I mean “Much more!” I mean it in a bad way, because our community should not have so much rubbish everywhere. Also this is just a friendly reminder that whoever is reading this, a parent, guardian or even a child, remember, use the bins!

After the cleanup the houses all sat together and had snack together for a job well done. Overall it was a great day cleaning up the school.

Harry and Issy L Year 6 Environment Leaders

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 - Health & Physical Education

Congratulations to:

who were awarded ‘Class of the Week’ for their exemplary behaviour and effort in Health and Physical Education.

Our Staff
Continuing our series on getting to know our staff at Wattle Park Primary School, we re-introduce  Ms  Samanth Teng, who teaches 1/2C on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Happy Lunar New Year to the families who celebrate!

This year, I am teaching 1/2C alongside Anna. We are already well into the term, and I am so impressed with how beautifully the class has settled. I am incredibly proud of the students — they look out for one another and come to school each day ready to learn.

Last week, the class informed me that everyone already knows my background — that I am from Canada and have two children! My response to them was, “Well done for listening so carefully!” ? The children truly pick up on every detail.

So, enough of the bore! I am a proud supporter of the Hawthorn Hawks and am very excited for the season opener this weekend. I also went to the Ed Sheeran concert last week — what an incredible performer! I have a deep appreciation and respect for all artists in the performing arts. My favourite pianist is Richard Goode, particularly for his remarkable interpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven’s sonatas.

Above all, I firmly believe that a child’s wellbeing comes first — when children feel safe, supported, and valued, meaningful learning naturally follows.

Notices
Canteen

Canteen Volunteers
Wattle Park Primary School is currently seeking parent and carer volunteers to assist in our school canteen on Fridays. Our canteen plays an important role in supporting healthy food options and providing a valued service to our students, and we would love your support. 

If you are available to lend a hand, please consider signing up via the following link: https://signup.com/go/ANkxaYs. 

Even occasional help makes a big difference, and we greatly appreciate the time and support of our wonderful school community.

Assembly
Fridays at 9.15am

2026 WPPS Colour Fun Run
Monty the Monstar Colour Run Update! 
Excitement is building as we count down to our Monty the Monstar Colour Run, which is now only three weeks away! It’s shaping up to be one of the most colourful and fun days of the year.

New Challenges Begin!
Starting this week, brand-new Monty the Monstar Fun Run challenges have begun. Students are encouraged to jump onto their My Profile Page, share their fundraising link with family and friends, and start working towards some fantastic prizes.

Lunch Order Winners
This week, we celebrate our lucky lunch order winners. Congratulations to all of this week’s winners and another five winners in assembly next week. Huge thanks to Katrina in the Canteen for supporting our Fun Run!

Banksia Café Class Prize
Here’s a prize that everyone will love!
The highest fundraising class will win a Banksia Café voucher for a cookie and a milkshake for every student in the class – including the teacher! Start sharing those fundraising pages and see if your class can take the lead.

Hero Fundraiser
A big congratulations to our weekly Hero Fundraisers. Who will claim this title?
The moment everyone has been waiting for…a teacher will be slimed next Thursday! Who will it be?
Students who would like to have the chance to slime a teacher simply need to enter the Monty the Monstar Colouring Competition. It’s that easy!  

Please make a profile page and raise much needed funds for our new playground!

myprofilepage.com.au

Kind regards,

WPPS Colour Fun Run Team

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).

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 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

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. 

Have a great long 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!

In order 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 below to sign up.

Thank you for your time

https://signup.com/go/GZAwtYc


6. Music School


7. Chess Club

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