Dear Parents and Carers,

One of the many strengths of Wattle Park Primary School is the diversity of our student population and the school community.

This diversity brings a great richness to our community, and we grow so much from learning about and appreciating other cultures. As a school community, we are in a powerful position to influence and shape the next generation of adults. Our conversations and actions at school and at home are crucial in educating our children and ensuring that they are respectful of all others. I must admit I am very proud of our student population who if there is, on a rare occasion, an instance of racism in the playground it is called out immediately by them and not tolerated. Some of our national sporting codes could learn from the examples set by our children.

Lockdown presents a range of challenges to everyone in our society. From a school perspective, we are very mindful of the impact of lockdown and remote learning on our students, families and staff. As you would appreciate, there is no perfect model that will suit every student or family. Maintaining a balance between ongoing student learning and student / family wellbeing is essential. While we encourage all students to access and engage with learning experiences during Remote and Flexible Learning, we also acknowledge that families are best placed to make decisions about when their child(ren) may need a break and whether other activities such as a family walk or a bike ride may be more beneficial for everyone involved.

Thank-you for your patience as we have had to cancel, postpone and/or rescheduled several school events this term, including: - School tours, Regional Cross-Country Events, Athletics sports, Year 3 & 4 camp. Ultimately, we must be guided by Department of Education and Training and will update the community to future events once public health restrictions are lifted.

Over the past two weeks we have had some unwelcome four-legged visitors in our school grounds, mostly around twilight and in the evening- foxes! We know that foxes are familiar residents in this area due to the proximity of Wattle Park. Mr Steve Donohue and I, as well as students present onsite are discovering the entrails of creatures around the school. Please ensure that any pets you own are securely locked away at night. A fox hunter will be on the school grounds setting traps this weekend to hopefully eradicate the current foxes from our site.

More welcome in our school grounds are the many species of native birds- including several species of owls who can often be spotted at dusk or after nightfall. Want to help identify the owls who regularly frequent our school environment? Consider becoming a Hoot Detective! 
https://hootdetective.net.au/

This would be a great activity to coincide with Science Week.

Stay strong and please if you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to either myself or Assistant Principal Mr Steve Donohue.

 

Warm Regards



Gayle

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Please note the following dates:

SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 1st - 3rd	Yr3/4 Camp Phillip Island CANCELLED
Week of 13th	Yr5/6 Camp Coonawarra
Friday 17th	Last day of Term 3 2:30 departure

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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

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