Dear Parents and Carers,

Well, here we are again - Lockdown 6.0. We have all slipped back into gear very quickly and, although many of us find the lockdown experience very challenging, as a community, I think we are all doing a mighty job under the circumstances.

We understand that it can be a challenge to engage students in remote learning tasks, with some days being more constructive than others. Please put your family’s wellbeing first. We understand that each family’s circumstances are different and that it may not be manageable for all set work tasks to be completed every day.

Just remember, your child's class teacher is easily contactable through email and, if you need extra support, don't hesitate in reaching out to any of the staff including myself and assistant principal, Mr Steve Donohue.

The school is running onsite with our specialist staff and learning assistants, supporting children of authorised workers, where both parents are working outside the home, and vulnerable children.

For the staff onsite, it is a demanding role having a range of students with particular needs, they are doing an amazing job and are to be congratulated. One of our learning assistants commented that it is a demanding role but also very rewarding.

Unfortunately, because the specialist staff are onsite, no particular specialist programs are available online however I am aware that class teachers are trying to include a variety of learning tasks.

Lockdown restrictions have been lifted in rural and regional areas. That is exciting news for our colleagues in those areas, where schools can return. Hopefully, metropolitan Melbourne isn't that far behind.

On Thursday we took delivery of twin lambs- a male and a female.  One of the parents and I have been advised it is Kim (mother of Max and Ella) has named them Gayle and Steve! Not sure whether the students will think that’s a good idea, but once everyone is back onsite we’ll take a vote with our Scarecrow monitors for other options.

The Year Three and Four camp to Phillip Island is scheduled for Wednesday 1^st -3^rd September. In the past, when we have come out of lockdowns, school camps have returned very quickly, with the provision that there is only one school at the campsite at a time. This would be the case for us, so it is still a wait-and-see experience. Fingers crossed.

Last Friday with the help of School Councillor, Naomi Levin (mother of Max and Ella) I submitted a ‘Minor Capital Works’ grant for the upgrade of the chicken area. Now that we have eleven spectacular chickens as well as housing two poddy lambs, the area is in desperate need of an upgrade. We will keep you posted on the outcome which is expected in term 4.

At our last staff meeting via WebEx the teachers had a ‘joke session’ where each teacher delivered a suitable joke. Mr John Davey our Visual Arts teacher was the winner with numerous funny anecdotes. The following is one of them, an oldie but a goodie- can’t print the other ones!!

Enjoy the predicted glorious weather on the weekend. Sunshine warms the heart.

Warm Regards



Gayle

A chicken walked into a public library, marched up to the desk and said, “Book, book, book, book.”

So, the librarian handed the bird a book, the chicken accepted it and then left.

Ten minutes later, the chicken returned, threw the book on the desk and said, “Book, book, book, book.”

Once again the librarian handed the chicken a book, the chicken accepted it, and then left.

Ten minutes later, the chicken was back again! It marched up to the librarian, threw the book on the desk, then said, “Book, book, book, book.”

The librarian handed the chicken a third book, but this time decided to follow the bird. She watched the chicken hurry down the street and stop at a pond, where there was a frog sitting on a lily pad.

The chicken showed the book to the frog, but the frog just shook its head and said, “Read it, read it, read it, read it.”

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's visit has been now cancelled        for 2021 but has been rebooked for August      2022

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