28th July 2021 OUR SCHOOL VISION: “Wandong Primary School … Making a difference by developing confident, independent and resilient learners who strive for personal excellence.” ‘The Puggle Post’ Foundation C: For Engaging in Remote and Flexible Learning with positivity and eagerness. Foundation L: Lillian—For her very funny learning from home drawing, which made us laugh! Foundation M: Mya—Showing pride in her learning and completing all tasks with a smile. 1/2C: Max—Designing a creative cat enclosure using items around his house. 1/2L: Ryder—For finding a creative way to learn his sounds. 1/2M: Brock—For his wonderful effort towards all Remote and Flexible learning tasks! 3/4G: Caitlin—For applying herself and putting in 100% effort in Remote and Flexible learning. 3/4H: Sebastian—For regularly taking on board and applying feedback to his work. 3/4R: Kurtis—Having a positive attitude and fantastic effort towards his learning. 3/4R: Lewis—A fantastic effort towards his Remote and Flexible Learning. 3/4S: Bentleigh—For a fantastic effort during remote learning. 3/4S: Ayla– Fantastic effort in facing and overcoming the challenges of Remote and Flexible learning 5/6A: Logan—Having a positive approach to Remote and Flexible learning tasks. 5/6C: Cammy—For her positive engagement and wonderful effort during Remote and Flexible learning. 5/6E: Lily– For her dedication to her Remote and Flexible learning and trying her best in her tasks. 5/6H: Aaliyah— Outstanding effort and positive attitude throughout Remote and Flexible learning. AUSLAN: For their enthusiastic participation and engagement in the first week of Auslan in Term 3. Congratulations to our ‘Students of the Week’ F-C 5/6W
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28th July 2021
OUR SCHOOL VISION: “Wandong Primary School … Making a difference by developing confident, independent
and resilient learners who strive for personal excellence.”
‘The Puggle Post’
Foundation C: For Engaging in Remote and Flexible Learning with positivity and eagerness.
Foundation L: Lillian—For her very funny learning from home drawing, which made us laugh!
Foundation M: Mya—Showing pride in her learning and completing all tasks with a smile.
1/2C: Max—Designing a creative cat enclosure using items around his house.
1/2L: Ryder—For finding a creative way to learn his sounds.
1/2M: Brock—For his wonderful effort towards all Remote and Flexible learning tasks!
3/4G: Caitlin—For applying herself and putting in 100% effort in Remote and Flexible learning.
3/4H: Sebastian—For regularly taking on board and applying feedback to his work.
3/4R: Kurtis—Having a positive attitude and fantastic effort towards his learning.
3/4R: Lewis—A fantastic effort towards his Remote and Flexible Learning.
3/4S: Bentleigh—For a fantastic effort during remote learning.
3/4S: Ayla– Fantastic effort in facing and overcoming the challenges of Remote and Flexible learning
5/6A: Logan—Having a positive approach to Remote and Flexible learning tasks.
5/6C: Cammy—For her positive engagement and wonderful effort during Remote and Flexible learning.
5/6E: Lily– For her dedication to her Remote and Flexible learning and trying her best in her tasks.
5/6H: Aaliyah— Outstanding effort and positive attitude throughout Remote and Flexible learning.
AUSLAN: For their enthusiastic participation and engagement in the first week of Auslan in Term 3.
Congratulations to our ‘Students of the Week’
F-C
5/6W
Dear Families,
As we return to COVID-normal onsite attendance today, as always there will
be changes to the ‘rules’. These are determined by the Department of Health,
and translated into ‘Operational Guidelines’ which are issued by the
Department Of Education and Training. It is our job to then adapt these for
our particular circumstances here at Wandong PS.
We all know that Remote and Flexible Learning is not ‘Home-schooling’. The
very notion of Remote and Flexible Learning is embedded in the vision that
families are partnering with the school to ensure a continuity of learning.
Thank you once again to the school community for the wonderful support that
was provided for our students while they were learning from home. Although
that was Lockdown #5, there are always challenges to be faced and some days
are certainly easier than others. The key, I believe, is to acknowledge and
celebrate that everyone is always doing their best – staff, families and students. As we reflect, it is always
important to remember to be tolerant, show empathy and focus on the positives. We may see a different way to
do something or a better approach to achieving an outcome, but it doesn’t mean it is the only way or the best
way for everyone. It really helps to focus on the big picture and celebrate achievements rather than focusing on
small details and finding fault.
And if you have some spare time, please listen to the below podcast from the team at The Resilience Project.
The Academy of Imperfection - Dr Billy Garvey, Paediatrician Go get your pens and notebooks
everyone! In this edition of The Academy of Imperfection, students Hugh, Ryan, Josh sit down with famed
paediatrician, Dr Billy Garvey of The Royal Children’s Hospital. Currently, Billy regretfully has a two and a
half year waiting list to see him in person, but is keen to reach as many of you as possible NOW. And with all
the talk on our podcast about parenting recently, we felt this was a very necessary episode. Billy may not look
like one of Australia’s most respected and in-demand paediatricians, as we speak about in the episode, but gee
whiz, he sure does talk like it!
Apple Podcasts - Click Here
iHeart Radio - Click Here
Spotify Podcasts - Click here
Stitcher - Click Here
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students and families remains our priority this year,
especially during the continued COVID-19 pandemic and while students are learning from home during the
current lockdown.
Please join us
We are excited to be keeping families informed via our Facebook group, this is a closed group and we enjoy the
positive community that we are establishing on this platform. The information shared is timely and ongoing through
our many moderators. You can also like our page and enjoy the photo updates.
We currently have 516 followers on our official school Facebook page. Please head over and ‘LIKE’ us at
https://www.facebook.com/WandongPS/
We currently have 443 members in our official school Facebook group. Please head over and join this group at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3619617971385556/
Please note that like a friend’s profile, Facebook PAGES are designed to create an authentic and public
presence on Facebook. On the other hand, Facebook GROUPS are the place for small group communication
and for people to share their common interests. Our official GROUP is for that purpose, as mentioned in
previous newsletters. You are invited and welcomed to this space to share, communicate and
ask questions of others in the community. This site is moderated by selected staff across the
The following notices/information was sent home between Thursday 22nd July to Wednesday 28th July:
• Event Notification: Forces in Action Quantum Victoria
(Grade 1/2 students) • Event Notification: Makey Makey Quantum Victoria
(Grade 3/4 students) • Term Three Week Two Assembly • WPS Beanies for Students & Staff • 21st July Newsletter & NCCD News The majority of information/notices that are distributed
by the school are now available through Compass.
Should you have missed any details in relation to the
items listed above please speak to your child’s teacher or
the school office.
WOW! … WHAT’S ON & WHAT’S DUE @WANDONG JULY
Friday 30th POSTPONED Wakakirri Performance Open Library Session for 2022 Foundation families (2:45 to 3:15pm)
AUGUST
Monday 2nd • PAFA Cadbury Chocolate Fundraising payments due today
Friday 6th Grade 1/2 Quantum Forces in Action excursion (1/2L & some 1/2C) Grade 3/4 Quantum excursion (3/4H) Open Library Session for 2022 Foundation families (2:45 to 3:15pm)
