Hello Everyone,

Welcome back to Term 4!

Thank you to Mr Feather who has been our Acting Assistant Principal while Mr. Abell has been enjoying some well deserved Long Service Leave. Also thank you to Ms. Renata Kanagaratnam who has been one of our main CRT teachers in Mr Feather’s 4B class for the two weeks before the end of last term and this week. Mr Abell returns on Monday 12th October.

2027 Foundation Enrolments

Have you enrolled your child into Foundation at Wattle Park Primary School yet?  If not, please do so as soon as possible.  This enables seamless planning in Term 4.

Our school uses the Victorian government schools system called ‘VicStudents’. for new Foundation (Prep) enrolments to Victorian government schools.

To get started:

• The Department of Education has created a Quick Reference Guide to help you get started. The guide is attached via this link: Foundation Digital Enrolment Parent Guide.
• Visit https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/ to create an account and complete the online application form as soon as possible.
• We will then review the information submitted and be in contact with you as soon as possible.​
• When accepting an offer, you will be required to provide additional personal and health information that will be shared with the school.

Spread the word!

Term Organisation

Please check the WPPS school calendar which includes dates for the upcoming Year 56 school camp in Portsea 26th - 28th of October

All year level websites have been updated for this term. They include:

• Class teacher’s email
• A brief outline of what is covered in each subject this term
• Specialist timetable
• List of events specific to that year level
• Links to relevant policies etc
• Links to volunteer schedules

Year level websites

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

Car park - Johnny Zhang's parents

And speaking of organisation, after a term of Sjann Keen experiencing the drive in luxury of a staff car park we welcome Johnny Zhang’s parents to grace the aforementioned sought after real estate for term 4. Never has a Fete prize been so coveted!

Our Students 

School Production - an insight

F
I want to see my mum while I'm on stage, and I want to practise to get better. -Cassie

I’m wearing a lion costume, and I'm doing my breakdancing knee spinning. - Forest

12A
I’m looking forward to being a star! Maddie

12B
I want to dance well and not make a mistake. Legan

12C
My Dad and Mum are coming and I get to wear a Moana costume - Mihaly

3A
I’m looking forward to wearing my costume and dancing.  Isabelle J

I’m looking forward to it but I’m a little bit nervous about dancing in front of a whole audience full of people.  Dhruv P

I’m looking forward to seeing what all the other classes' dances will be.  Faye

3B
I am so excited to do the whole school dance called Zoo! Harley C

4A
I’m looking forward to being able to perform in front of lots of people and I’m really happy that it’s on an amazing stage. I’m happy that I get to perform with all of my friends - Anna Beard: 

I’m excited for the parents to see what we’ve been learning - Josh C

4B
We are excited when it starts! 4B

5A
I am looking forward to acting in the skits. - Grace S

5B
I’m looking forward the Year 5 dance and the acting – Emma

I’m so excited to be acting because it’s very fun – Rose

6A
I’m excited for the production because I think it will be a fun experience where we can show off what we’ve learned and have fun with our friends. It’s especially important for the Year Sixes, as it’s our last production at Wattle Park Primary School.  

6B
Looking forward to dancing with my class mates - Emily 6B 

‘Hats on in September’ … and till the end of the year
With our emergence from the Winter gloom into the glorious Springtime sunshine comes the need to be aware of the damage rays can do. As per our Sunsmart Policy WPPS states the following:

From 1 September to 30 April, all students must wear a sun protective hat that shades the face, neck and ears for all outdoor activities. 

“Hats on in September, off in May”

Students who are not wearing appropriate protective clothing or a hat may be asked to play in the shade or in a suitable area protected from the sun.

Students of the Week
Congratulations to all of our students who have displayed these values this week.

Respect • Responsibility • Resilience

Class of the Week Awards - Visual Art
Congratulations to: 6A!     

who were awarded ‘Class of the Week’ for their exemplary behaviour and effort in Visual Arts.

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. THis weeks’ winner is BLUEGUM!

Our Staff

This week's interview is with our long term and much respected yr 12C teacher- Ms Sam Teng 

Other Events

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!

Steve Donohue

Principal

Wattle Park Primary School

1. WPPS Production

Bookings will be open via Trybooking at 9am Monday 14th September. Please use the link below or scan the QR code.
Journey Through Disney Tickets, Besen Centre, Burwood | TryBooking Australia

Special Offer: $16 per print. Order online before 31/10/2026 to secure this discounted price. After this date, the price reverts to the standard $20/$25 per print.

How to Order

You can now create an advancedlife account to view groups, download digital portraits, and track orders.

To get started, visit the website and use the following:

School Code: Q32 WP2 PAR
SIC Code: Located on your portrait package or the back of your photobook.

• Online Only: These photos must be ordered online; please do not return payments to the office.
• Additional Images: If your child's group or team is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered.
• Delivery: Photos will be delivered to the school for distribution.
• Guarantee: offer a 21-day refund policy and a 100% money-back guarantee.

If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to Advancedlife at www.advancedlife.com.au/contactus

4. Chess Club

5. Book Club

Scholastic Book Club – Issue 7

Dear Parents and Carers,

Issue 7 of the Scholastic Book Club has arrived and is the final Book Club catalogue for 2026. This special bumper edition features 40 pages of exciting new titles, popular book sets, Christmas gift ideas and fantastic value reads for children of all ages.

Ordering through Book Club is a great way to encourage a love of reading while also supporting our school. Families can access exclusive offers, including the chance to receive up to three free books with eligible orders.

There is also a Care Bears Colouring Competition, with participants having the opportunity to win a gift pack valued at over $200.

Orders can be placed online via LOOP and must be submitted by Friday 23 October.

To browse the catalogue, visit: https://isu.pub/NVCwhri

Thank you for your continued support and happy reading!

• Newsletter

Free webinar: Parent Mental Health with Dr Billy Garvey

Dr Billy Garvey will explore the connection between parental mental health and children's wellbeing, sharing practical, no-shame strategies to help parents navigate the challenges of parenting while looking after their own wellbeing.

Please share it with your networks and help us spread the word. It's free and open to anyone! 

Event details

About the event
Children's wellbeing starts with the people holding it all together. Dr Billy Garvey unpacks what the research says about the link between parental mental health and how kids grow and cope, and shares practical, no-shame strategies for staying steady and knowing where to turn for support.

About Billy
Billy Garvey is a developmental paediatrician with over 20 years of experience working with children and families in various settings. Billy is also the founder of Guiding Growing Minds (GGM), a social enterprise dedicated to giving all children the opportunity to reach their full potential and live rich, meaningful lives.

As part of this vision, Billy hosts the Pop Culture Parenting podcast, which blends expert insights with pop culture references to provide practical strategies for parents and caregivers. He is also the author of Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health, a book aimed at empowering families and communities to better support children's growth and wellbeing.

Save your spot and pass it on to anyone who might find it useful. Register here