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Term 2 Week 2 Friday, 10 May 2019

I hope everyone had a great Easter and holiday! It has been a fabulous start to Term 2 with many classroom, extra-curricular and community events. I am looking forward to an amazing Term 2 with many more exciting things to come. I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new families who have joined the Wattle Grove PS community this term.

School Fair – A huge success! What a great day was had by all at the Wattle Grove Public School Fair. Thousands of people flocked to WGPS on Sunday to join in the fun! With a huge variety of stalls, rides, displays and food, there was something for everyone to enjoy. A huge thank you to the Wattle Grove P&C FAIR Committee for their organisation of this fabulous event. A big shout out also goes to all the parent and teacher volunteers for helping on the day! Many, many hours went into making this event such a big success and we are very grateful to have such a hardworking and dedicated community supporting our school.

Making Mother’s Day Special This week the students were provided with the opportunity to shop for a Mother’s day present for their mum, aunt, grandma or friend. The P&C arranged a variety of special gifts for the students to purchase. Thank you to the the P&C Fundraising committee for their organisation and the many parent helpers who supported the stall on Tuesday. The students had lots of fun selecting their gifts.

A Special Bilby is Given a Special Name Congratulations to 1 Sapphire who have won the ‘Name the Baby Bilby Competition’ at Wildlife Sydney Zoo, Darling Harbour. The winning name was ‘Sapphire.’ This name was chosen because of the link between the class name and bilbies. Sapphires and

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bilbies are both precious. Sapphires are found under the ground and bilbies dig under the ground. In recognition of their winning name, the students in 1 Sapphire will receive a gift bag from the zoo.

Super Kid Morning Tea I absolutely love attending the Super Kid Morning Teas. This week I had morning tea with the Stage 2 and 3 Super Kids for the month of April. Congratulations to all of those students!

Tuesday 14 May Naplan Years 3 & 5

Wednesday 15 May Naplan Years 3 & 5 P & C Meeting 7-9pm

Thursday 16 May Naplan Years 3 & 5

Friday 17 May PSSA Winter Round 1 Walk Safely to School Day

Monday 20 May Naplan Years 3 & 5

Thursday 23 May Kindergarten 2020 Open Day 9.30-10.30am K-2 Assembly K Blue Item

Friday 24 May PSSA Winter Round 2

Tuesday 28 May Zone Cross Country

Principal’s Message WGPS Calendar

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Dancing Success We are very excited to announce that the Years 1-2 and 3-6 Dance Groups have been successful in earning a place in the 'In the Spotlight Dance Festival' for 2019. Schools from the Metropolitan and Regional South Directorates were able to submit an application to be a part of the festival. We are very proud of how hard the students have worked to learn and begin perfecting their routines.

Families and friends can purchase tickets to watch their dancers perform at the Seymour Centre on these dates:

Years 1-2 Dance Group: Tuesday 18 June

Years 3-6 Dance Group: Friday 28 June

Tickets can be purchased via http://www.seymourcentre.com from Monday 20 May at 9 am.

We would also like to congratulate our dancers on their fantastic performance at the Wattle Grove Fair. Thank you to our parents and carers for their ongoing support.

School Ambassador Program – Problem Solving at its Best Congratulations to Mikaylah who has been selected to represent Wattle Grove Public School in the School Ambassador Program. Mikaylah will work with a small group of students from different schools in the Liverpool area on a ‘Problem of Practice.’ On Wednesday she participated in a leadership day where the students listened to a variety of speakers. Mikaylah’s group is focussing on increasing the physical activity of students during break times. The group already has many ideas and will work through the year to develop these. Thank you to Mr Wilson who will be leading and supporting this program. Stay tuned for updates throughout the year!

School and Community Charter – Supporting Schools and Communities to Work Together NSW Public Schools work to create positive environments for students, staff and the entire school community that support student learning. We strive to ensure that every student is known, valued and cared for. The best education happens when students, parents and schools work together.

The NSW Department of Education has introduced a School Community Charter for all members of NSW Public School communities. It has been developed in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders.

The School Community Charter outlines the

responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and

school staff in NSW public schools to ensure our

learning environments are collaborative, supportive

and cohesive.

A copy of the charter follows this edition of the

newsletter.

Opportunity Class 2020 Information went out last term via a note and the school app informing parents/carers of the process

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for applying for an Opportunity Class placement for Year 4 students (starting Year 5 2020).

Parents and carers must apply online between

Tuesday 30 April and Friday 17 May 2019

at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-

schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-

classes/year-5

Interested parents and carers must read ‘ Information

about applying for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class

in 2020’ available at:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-

high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-

5/information-for-applicants

If you have any questions please see your child’s

teacher or the office.

Open Day-Kindergarten 2020 Our school will host an information and orientation ‘Open Day’ for parents of pre-school students who intend enrolling their children at our school in 2020. We look forward to welcoming new families to our school on Thursday 23 May and showcasing the wonderful programs we offer at Wattle Grove PS. Thank you to Miss Premier and Mrs Steen for all their hard work in organising the day and special thanks to staff members who are assisting.

Wattle Wanderers I had the opportunity to teach 5/6 Tuscany this week. I had a great time with the students during an afternoon mathematics lesson. The students were learning about median, mode, mean and range. They participated in a number of challenges where they had to work on these concepts. The students show great knowledge, skills and perseverance throughout the lesson. Well done 5/6 Tuscany!

NAPLAN NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy which are important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their

literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Between 14 – 24 May (see dates below), our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format.

If you have any questions please see your child’s teacher.

Wattle Grove Pubic School

Assessment Timeline for 2019 NAPLAN

Location Tuesday 14th May

Wednesday 15th May

Thursday 16th May

Monday 20th May

Year 5: Classrooms

Year 5 Writing

Year 5 Reading

Year 5 Language Conventions

Year 5 Numeracy

Year 3: Classrooms

Year 3 Writing

Year 3 Reading

Year 3 Language Conventions

Year 3 Numeracy

Premier’s Reading Challenge Well done to the following students who have completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge! Jay D, Hannah H, Isla T, Bobby N, Travis E, Riley S and Jayda J, Orion G, Brooklyn G, Marcus M, Koda G, Amelia T, Thomas T

We’re Taking It in Our Stride On Friday 17 MAY 2019 Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking! Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t

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realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by: • Walking with them the whole way to school • If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop • If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way. Regular exercise like walking with your child helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.

Nicole Cameron Kylie Foreshew

Principal Rel. Deputy Principal

Principal’s Awards

Merit Awards

K Green Adelaide. Liam, Isla, Alyssa, Braxton, Verity

K Purple Amelia, Ashton, Jackson, Emily, Ryan, Emerson

K Yellow Audrey, Lily, Tyson, Joseph, Etson, Aidan

K Blue Zayden, Aria, Wren, Leonardo, Lara, Braxton

K Red Jad, Imogen, Damon, Joshua, Logan

1 Aqua Asiya, Jumana, Aidan, henry, Xander, Hamish, Isabel, Damian,

Isla, Addison, Alonzo, Hamish

1 Navy Lenny, Hamish, Thomas, Sophie, Josh, Mikayla, Tahlia, Darcy, Maddison, Fletcher, Jacob, Tayla

1 Sapphire Emma, Kye, Zack, Jay, Harry, Kevin, Erica, Ivy, Vedha, Jonah, Max, Oscar

1 Sky Hunter, Jeffrey, Elyse, Flynn, Max, Sela, Eden, Hamish, Beatrice, Harrsion, Patrick, Henry

2 Emerald Jonathan, Marcus R, Felix, Aiyana, Miriam, Layla, Ryder, Coen, Marcus M, Mackenzy, Abby, Sophia

2 Jade Annabel, Mason S, Mason V, Rachel, Sereen, Georgie, Sophie, Nella, Te Wai, James, Noah, Mason

2 Kiwi Aria, Jackson, Vincent, Serena, Heston, Oliver, Liam, Bronte, Serena

2 Teal Harry P, Audrey, Milan, Aiden, Ryder, Ammon R, Tayla, Andy, Hayley, Pedro, Kieran, Patrick

3 Mustard Tillie, Zander, Malachi, Shaila, Jackson, Emily, Cooper, Jai, Jayde, Ofa, Dylan, Lachlan S

3 Daffodil Ruby, Chloe, Mitchell, Suchita, Madden, Joseph, Archer, Jack, Eli, Jade, Zoe

3 Canary Chris, Vienna, Nick, Mariam, Chloe, Josh, Zoe, Joshua, Isabella, Santiago, Mitchell, Chloe

3/4 Coral Charlotte, Allegra L, Lachlan, Riley, Ella, Fletcher, Matthew, Lily, Sophie, Joshua, Allegra B, Joseph

4 Crimson Mohamed, Madie, Milla, Danica, Joshua, Adam, Makenzie, Alicia, Benji, Nirav, Emma, Adia

4 Ruby Saxon, Cody, Scarlett, Ira, Elizabeth, Elias, Georgia, Scarlett, Isabella, Finn, Ethan, Eve

4 Scarlet Matt R, Yasmine, Aryahi, Travis, Meike, Valeria, Matthew D, Piper, Paige, Harrison, Robert, Thomas

5 Amethyst Nash, Maisie, Holly, Christian, David, Shennae

5 Royal Ava, Caelyn, Kanika, Trisha, Megan, Bianca

5 awards Addison 1 Aqua

15 awards Zander 3 Mustard, Pedro 2 Teal, Hayley 2 Teal

20 awards Connor 3 Canary, Shennae 5 Amethyst

30 awards Keira 5 Amethyst

Student Achievement

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5/6 Tuscany Will, Aiden, Alana, Byron, Malek, Robbie

6 Fuchsia Zac, Anannya, Annalisa, Hawraa, Jack, Nicholas

Stage 2 Maths Groups Awards

Stage 3 Maths Groups Awards

K Blue Laura, Aria, Peter

K Green Panayioti, Sophie, Jaxon

K Purple Charlotte, Fox, Jiaan

K Yellow Olivia, Eston, Lucy

K Red Anarah, Kiahna, Larissa

1 Aqua Addsion, Emmett, Rosalie

1 Sky Henry, Caitlin, Quinn

1 Sapphire Isaac, Vedha, Tanner

1 Navy Kai, Charlie, Ellie

2 Emerald Ava, Riley, Will

2 Kiwi Aria, Lilly, Aleisha

2 Teal Tayla, Ryder, Aria

2 Jade Noah, Rachel, Jack

3 Canary Poppy, Ben, Jett

3 Daffodil Lisa, Jack, Abbey

3 Mustard Jacinta, Luke, Matilda

3/4 Coral Matthew, Arielle, Joseph

4 Crimson Adelaide, Sotiris, Adam

4 Scarlet Paige, Osmond, Matthew

4 Ruby Levi, Jessica, Erika

5 Amethyst Christian, Jack, Shennae

5 Royal Cooper, J’aime, Megan

5/6 Tuscany Marissa, Jade, Jessie

6 Fuchsia Aya, Elias, Luke

6 Pink Joshua, Fetinia, Hayden

Jessie 5/6 Tuscany Rachel 2 Jade

Mrs Dodd – Emily G, Tyler

Miss Weeks – Arielle, Victor

Miss Cascio – Georgia, Mitchell

Mr Blanch – Charlotte, Sashwath

Mrs Keroulis – Ira, Santi

Mrs Fuller – Jai, Leah S

Mrs Raleski – Alexandre, Ousman

Mr Wilson – Marissa

Mrs Alderton/Mrs Atkins – Luke H

Mrs Robinson – Cassie

Mrs Casdas/Mrs Cabrera – Dante

Mrs Richter –

Mrs Brunner – Miriam A

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Notes home

2020 Kindergarten Enrolments Our school has joined a new pilot program for Online Enrolments. This new system will be trialled throughout Term 2. We ask all parents/carers that have children starting Kindergarten in 2020 to attend our Open Day on Thursday 23 May. Information in relation to the pilot and our involvement will be explained.

The depth of sporting talent at our school has been

witnessed by the large number of our students that

have successfully trialled for zone and regional

sporting teams. Congratulations to the following

students who have made it into Zone PSSA teams, to

date:

Zone Girls Soccer

Gabby A, Caitlyn M, Esme B, Abbie P

Zone Boys Soccer

Antonio A

Zone Rugby League Joshua S, Kaden N, Luke H Zone Girls Basketball Gabby A, Leilani F, Amity Y, Adelaide F, Mariam A Zone Boys Basketball Ryan R, Kaden N, Brock H, Zavier F Zone Netball Gabby A, Leilani F Zone Girls Softball Jessie H, Cassie T, Mariam A Zone Boys Softball Owen W, Draven F, Jarryd Y, Max M, Byron F Zone Boys Hockey Brock H Zone AFL Amity Y, Mikayla R, Brock H, Kaden N, Sullivan F Zone Rugby Union Draven F, Philip B, Joshua S, Kaden N An extra special congratulations to the following

students for being successful in their selection to

regional teams that will compete at the state

carnivals:

Gabby A Netball and Basketball

Leilani F Netball and Basketball

Antonio A Soccer

Kaden N AFL

Lily P Tennis

Brock H Hockey

Date Year/ Class

Details Returned By

5/4/2019 K Green LSL Arrangements

N/A

9/4/2019 Year 4 OC Class Intention to apply

17/5/2019

11/4/2019 All School Fair – April Newsletter

N/A

11/4/2019 2 Emerald

Class Information

N/A

11/4/2019 All Fair Helpers N/A

12/4/2019 Year 6 Polo Shirts 8/5/2019

30/4/2019 Dancers Only

School Fair Performance

N/A

2/5/2019 Yrs 3&5 Naplan N/A

3/5/2019 Kindy Kindergarten Cooking

ASAP

3/5/2019 K Yellow Class Information

N/A

3/5/2019 2 Emerald

Change to Class Timetable

N/A

9/5/2019 Tennis Term 2 17/5/2019

9/5/2019 PSSA Winter PSSA Contract

17/5/2019

9/5/2019 Dancers Regional Dance Ticket Note

N/A

9/5/2019 Stage 3 Camp Note 30/5/2019

9/5/2019 Year 4 Camp Note 30/5/2019

9/5/2019 6 Pink Assembly Changes

N/A

Other News Office News

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Earn & Learn Program Woolworths has just launched their Earn & Learn program, and this year we're joining in. For those parents who aren't aware of the program, if you shop at Woolworths between 1st of May and the 25th of June, you can earn stickers. Our school will be collecting those stickers which we can then swap for new school equipment; things like art and craft supplies, sports gear, teaching aids and much more. There are thousands of things we can choose from.

So for any parents who shop at Woolworths, please collect the stickers and drop them in to our collection box, which is located outside the front office door.

Thanks for helping us out!

Walk to School Friday 17 May

The SRC Representatives will visit classrooms to discuss Walk to School Day and introduce the K - 2 colouring in competition they are running in preparation for the day. The competition will run from Wednesday 8th May to Tuesday 14th May. Winners and their prizes will be awarded on Friday 17th May - Walk to School Day - at the end of combined recess.

Thank you for your support,

Mrs Atkins and Mrs Boyes - on behalf of the SRC.

Congratulations ! Eli represented WGPS today at the NSW PSSA State Swimming Titles. He swam in the 8year boy’s 50metre freestyle (Race 4, Heat 4, Lane 9)! He came 38th out of 39 kids doing it in 47.53 secs. What an amazing opportunity for him

to participate in such a professional event at just 8 years old. Swimming where Olympians swim, getting his name up on the board, and in an official program.

Congratulations to Jaxson in 5 Amethyst who was successful in being selected for a representative soccer team which will tour England this year. We wish him all the best!

Congratulations to one of our students in her successful audition for the Billy Elliott Musical! Sienna M well done!

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ANZAC Day Commemorative Service On the last day of term 1 we paid our respects to our current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to the School of Military Engineering for providing the Catafalque Party, WO2 Pitstock for the ANZAC address, our student leaders for their readings and WGPS School Choir for their performance. The school community also had the opportunity to view an ANZAC display from a local collector, Mr Cheers. Thank you to our community who joined us for this special event.

Lest We Forget

The Younger Heroes The Younger Heroes camps are up and running for 2019. Their mission is “To inspire and nourish the relationship between our Returned Service Veterans & those that have served the nation and their Children, and to facilitate them being able to connect with their “Inner Hero”, so as to empower their lives and uplift their families, their friends, and their future”.

https://theyoungerheroes.org/

Education Assistance Scheme DCO provides a range of services and resources for Defence children, to assist with the transition between schools and education systems when a member is posted within Australia, and to provide support for the unique needs of Defence students.

Defence may reimburse fees for educational services external to the school. Students may be entitled to up to 14 weeks of tutoring in any subject that has been recommended by the school principal or the child’s teacher. This applies to primary and secondary students, within the first 18 months of commencing at the new school.

Deployments and Absence Please make sure you let your child/ren’s classroom teacher or I know if a member of your family is away for an extended period of time. Having this knowledge will go towards supporting the student/s at school throughout the absence period.

Kim Lazarevic

Defence School Mentor

Disclaimer: The NSW Department of Education and Wattle Grove Public school do not endorse companies, services or products that are advertised in our newsletters or leaflet distribution.

DSM News

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