Dear Parent and Carers,

Well, this lockdown certainly came out of the blue! Did not think we would be stepping into another lockdown so quickly.

So, some happy news; please ensure to take the time to have a look at the attachment of the Foundation’s visit to the farm on Wednesday. The Foundation students were just so very excited, and a great day was had by all. Glad that the students were able to enjoy their first excursion for the year. Congratulations to Ms Emma Tan and Mrs Robyn Heeps for their organisation and adherence to Department of Education guidelines ensuring the event was able to go ahead.

Haysie our lamb is to be joined by twin lambs on Monday. I took a call on Thursday morning from Darcy’s dad, Sam Stringer asking me whether the school would be able to accommodate twin lambs whose mother had just passed away that morning. How could I say no? So, the school community will be guardians of 3 lambs! Thank you so much to the families who have already volunteered to take care of Haysie on weekends. We will be needing extra families now to look after the individual lambs. Please ring the office if you are able to help out.

Our new heritage chickens have arrived! Special thanks to Luc Earle Rosback’s mother Jane for sourcing some truly spectacular chickens for the school. Cochin, Hamburgh and Plymouth Rock breeds are now in our chicken coop along with two territorial Isa Brown chickens! At this stage the chickens must be locked in the coop while they become accustomed to their new home. A reminder to the community that you are welcome to view the chickens but at no time are children permitted in the coop without an adult present and under no circumstances are unleashed dogs to be on the school grounds.

Sometimes I’m not sure whether we are a school for children or a school for animals! However, what I do know, is that the lambs and chickens bring so much joy to the children and the community and so many different stories to tell. Like the one this morning, where I had to isolate the Isa Brown chicken for bullying the new chickens! Bullying even happens in the animal kingdom. As a result, that chicken is having consequences and will not be joining the other chickens until later in the day!

Remote learning commences on Monday for all students. Take care everyone and please do not hesitate to call if you need assistance at any time even for a quick chat. Assistant Principal, Mr Steve Donohue and I are more than happy to speak with you and students to help alleviate any concerns.

That’s what makes Victorians so strong- we’re all in this together!  

Warm Regards


Gayle

The Prep bags contained 14 items, including children’s storybooks, flyers, stickers, and stationery items, all designed to help Prep students and their parents and carers thrive from the start of Term 1. 

The Department is now inviting families of current Prep students to participate in a short survey, closing Sunday 29 August. 

Feedback will help inform what Prep students and their parents and carers like about the Prep bags and what can be improved in 2022. 

To have your say, complete the survey through SurveyMonkey.  

The survey takes about five to ten minutes to complete.  

For more information on this year’s Prep bags, refer to the Prep Bags 2021 web page on the Department’s website.  

Our canteen operates on Mondays & Fridays for lunch only. Lunch for Monday order by 4pm Sunday Lunch for Friday order by 4pm Thursday To place an order, please download the free Flexischools App from the App Store or Google Play.

Canteen: Ordering

Our canteen operates on Mondays and Fridays for lunch only.

Orders must be placed by 4pm the day before the order is required. This means:

Monday orders by 4pm Sunday

Friday orders by 4pm Thursday

Orders placed after these times will have a limited number of items to select from our 'Last Chance Canteen'

This allows our Canteen Manager, Katrina, enough time to get things organised.

To place an order, please download the free Flexischools App from the App Store or Google Play. Once you have downloaded the app you will be able to view and select your orders, and pay online. 

Please be aware Flexischools does not automatically change the class of your child to their 2024 class. Please ensure you update this information when you next order.

Canteen: Volunteering

Do you have some time to spare? An hour and a half on a Friday would be great!

Our canteen would not be able to run without the wonderful support of the volunteer Parents and Grandparents in our school. We would love to have you volunteer for us, whether you are an experienced hand or an eager learner. Please see below to sign up.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/login/entry/827030846186224028
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Mrs Katrina Longayroux is our new Canteen Manager.  Please make her feel welcome. And remember - we are always looking for volunteers! Please call the office on 9808 2165 to find out more about how you can volunteer with canteen.

1. First Aid Room Volunteers Needed.
2. Canteen Operating Days
3. Dental Van Visit

1. Volunteers needed for First Aid Room

We operate a first aid room at Wattle Park Primary school. In order to keep our First Aid Room clean and tidy, we require parent volunteers to assist us each Friday. We'd love 40 families to help - so you only have to help once a year!

For only around 15 minutes we appreciate you checking the area, changing the sheets, and returned washed sheets the following Monday. 

How to assist

• Click on the link below, choose the date you can assist, and sign up.
• You will not require an account or to keep a password. 
• If you would prefer not to use your email address, please email the school and your details can be entered manually to include you on the roster. 
• To assist with tidying the First Aid room please sign up here:  https://signup.com/go/SxnaMtq

2. Canteen Operating Days - no over the counter sales at this time

Our Canteen operates on Mondays and Fridays.  Please be reminded that lunch orders are now via the Flexischools App only. 

To place an order, please download the free Flexischools App from the App Store or Google Play.

Orders must be placed before 8.30am on Mondays and Fridays. Once you have downloaded the app you will be able to view and select your orders, and pay online. 

Do you have a few hours to spare? Our canteen would not be able to run with out the wonderful support of the volunteer Parents and Grandparents in our school. We would love to have you volunteer for us, whether you are an experienced hand or an eager learner.Please see below to sign up.

Please sign up for Canteen Help!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/login/entry/827030846186224028
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Thank you

3. Dental Van will be visiting the school on the week of 16 August.