Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Term 2!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. I spent some time reading this: The Body Keeps Score. A fascinating look into how what we experience manifest in our bodies and brains. It is certainly not a Disney inspired novel one reads for entertainment but it does provide some fascinating insights into why children behave the way they do.

A reminder also we have our ANZAC Day Ceremony beginning at dawn tomorrow.

This provides a meaningful opportunity for members of our community to come together in reflection, particularly for those who may be unable to attend the service at the Shrine of Remembrance.

The service will follow the official order of ceremony as directed by the Anzac Day Commemoration Council.

Event details are as follows:

• Location: School Administration Area
• Arrival time: 5:45am
• Service commencement: 6:00am
• Conclusion: Approximately 6:30am

ANZAC Day is a significant occasion in Australia’s history. It is a time for us to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have served, and to ensure that future generations understand the importance of peace and the realities of war.

We encourage students who have access to family medals to wear them on the day, in accordance with protocol (on the right-hand side).

Tea and coffee will be available following the service.

Term 2 organisation

Please check the WPPS school calendar which includes dates for school camps.

Each year level website will be updated with information specific to that year level on the Term 2 Curriculum Day.

Year level websites

Foundation  Year 1/2     Year 3     Year 4      Year 5     Year 6     Specialists

I’m not sure there has been a prize from the fete that has brought as much joy on a weekly basis as the reserved carpark in the staff parking lot!

Which of course, by default, highlights that using the carpark without prior consent by me is not permitted!

Carpark Term 2 winner - Anndrea and Michael Chan

Our Students

Introducing Year 1/2 Reading Lounge

We are excited to introduce our new Year 1/2 initiative, The Reading Lounge, held every Friday before Assembly. Today was our very first session and it was a huge success! It was truly heartwarming to see students and parents come together, sharing stories and discovering the magic of reading side by side. The room was filled with a lovely buzz of excitement, curiosity and connection. We look forward to many more cosy, joyful mornings of reading together and hope all Year 1/2 parents, grandparents or special people join in when they can!

Students of the Week - will commence next 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

House Points - will commence next week
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. 

Notices

Assembly Fridays at 9.15am

Running Club Thursday 8am - 8:40am 

Canteen Volunteers
Wattle Park Primary School is currently seeking parent and carer volunteers to assist in our school canteen on Fridays. Please consider signing up via the following link:

https://signup.com/go/ANkxaYs

Kitchen Volunteers!
We are looking for volunteers from our wonderful school community to help support the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program at Wattle Park Primary School. Working with  Children's Check required.

Year 3

Year 4

Perhaps I’ll see you at the ANZAC Day Ceremony tomorrow?

Steve Donohue

Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

7. Music World
8. Chess Club



1. ANZAC Dawn Service


2. CSEF
Welcome, all new families to Wattle Park Primary School for 2026.

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.

Cash and Card welcome.

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5. Book Club

6. Government School Guides

8. Chess Club

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