July - Wantirna South Primary School

ABN 85 237 812 060
Edition 21
Tyner Road, Wantirna South
 9801 1900
E-mail wantirna.south.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website http://www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au
July
Friday 15th
Tuesday 19th
Wednesday 20th
Friday 22nd
Wednesday 27th
Thursday 28th
Friday 29th
August
Tuesday 2nd
Friday 12th
Tuesday 16th
Wednesday 17th
Sunday 21st
Friday 26th
14th July, 2016
Aussie Assembly
2017 Prep Parent Information Evening – 6pm
School Council Meeting – 7.30pm
Production Dress Rehearsal/Photographs
Whole School Production Rehearsal 9.30am
School Production – Forest Hill Secondary College
School Production – Forest Hill Secondary College
NO LUNCH ORDERS
Aussie Assembly
ICAS English
Aussie Assembly
Hoop Time
School Council Meeting – 7.30pm
Working Bee – 9am
Gr. 5&6 Summer Sports
NO LUNCH ORDERS
Welcome Back
Welcome back everyone to what promises to be another great term of
teaching and learning. I trust everyone had a great holiday and managed
to stay warm through this icy blast that we are currently experiencing.
A big welcome to Correen and John Ahern and daughters Evie and
Gracie who have joined us this term. We trust that you will enjoy your time
at WASPS.
Staffing Term 3
A big welcome to Mrs.Katreen McCoy who is replacing Miss Vastbinder
for the next 12 months. Miss V left for the UK yesterday and we wish her
safe travels. Miss Kalbitzer is on Long Service Leave for the first two
weeks of term and Mr. Teys will be taking her grade whilst she is on
leave. Mrs Baxter is also on Long Service Leave for the first three weeks
of term and has been replaced by Mrs. Shanahan. Welcome Katreen,
Kayri and Luke.
Welcome Helen
A big welcome to Helen Thomas, who is joining us for the first four weeks
of Term 3. Helen is currently enrolled in the Bastow Institutes Aspirant
Leaders Program, and as part of her studies will spend the month at
WASPS gaining experience in all aspects of leading a school community.
We welcome Helen and trust she has a great experience at WASPS.
Staff Carpark
Can I ask all parents and children to not only not use the staff carpark as
a pick up and drop off point, but to not walk through the carpark before or
after school. On Tuesday we nearly had a serious accident with a number
of students walking through the carpark escorted by adults who then tried
to cross Tyner Road without using the school crossing. Please ensure
that when picking up and dropping off children that you always use the
front gate at school.
Aussie of the Month
Tomorrow is an Aussie Assembly beginning at 3.00p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. We look forward to seeing everyone at assembly as we
celebrate our Aussie, Sports Star and Performing Artist of the Month.
School Production
Excitement is building as our production, “Back to the Music” will be
performed at the Kel Watson Theatre, Forest Hill Secondary College on
Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th July. The staff and children have
been working hard rehearsing for our school production with the main
cast and bands rehearsing during the holidays. Yesterday we had our first
run through and it was great to see how well the production is coming
together. It promises to be a great experience for all children and a night
not to be missed. Tickets are selling fast and can be purchased online at:
www.trybooking.com/LRJK
T-Ball Finals
Last Tuesday we hosted the T-ball Finals for the Wantirna District Sports
Association. Our boys team qualified for the final and had a great win over
Bayswater South P.S. Well done to all the boys and Miss K on an
outstanding achievement. We are all very proud of you.
Principal Award Recipients Term 2
Congratulations to the following students who received Principal Awards
at our final assembly last Term.
Prep A
Prep B
1/2A
1/2B
1/2C
1/2D
3/4A
3/4B
3/4C
5/6A
5/6B
Kobe
Eloise
Alannah
Olivia
Shrihan
Hisa
Kaylee
Tilly
Logan
Elizabeth
Varo
Deakin Science Students
This term, 25 fourth year Science Students from Deakin University will be
attending WASPS every Friday to teach a Science Unit to our Grade 1-4
children. The students will be at WASPS from 10.00a.m.-1.30p.m. each
Friday. We welcome the students and their Lecturer Mr. Peter Hope to
WASPS.
Enrolments for 2017
We are now accepting enrolments for 2017 and 2018. Places are filling
fast so if you know of any parents who are looking to enrol their children
for next year in Prep or who are relocating, please encourage them to
contact the school and arrange a tour or complete the enrolment forms
available from the office or on our school website.
Have a great weekend
Go Tigers!!!
Wayne Macdonald
Principal
First Aid Room
Many thanks to the Davis and Cook families who have offered to assist with
the First Aid Room linen washing. We really appreciate your offer.
The Canteen will be closed on the
following dates this term –
Friday 29th July
Friday 26th August
Lunch Orders/Snacks will not be
available on those dates.
Lyndall & Deb
8
This week at The Hive we
On Monday we all took a vote on what we
wanted to do in the afternoon. Some of us
decided to watch a movie while others got
crafty. Bella, Abby, Ollie and Evana played
a game of celebrity heads!
On Tuesday we all got together to decide
on the Hives activity for the afternoon.
Elise, Emma and Charlie decided to go into
the art room and paint while others played
board games or played on the electronics.
On Wednesday we put on our jackets and
went outside to play on the little kids
playground. Some of us decided to stay in
and get creative and help Alisha with our
Hive height chart!
Coming up next week:
On Monday we’re putting our chef’s
hats on and baking scrumptious,
crunchy chocolate crackles! We’ll
work together to measure all the
ingredients out and make the crispiest
crackles ever!
On Tuesday its kids choice day! We’ll
take a vote and see who wants to get
outside for some group games or free
play, do some cooking or get into the
art room to create something special
On Wednesday we’re checking the
weather and heading outside! We’ll
enjoy some free play on the hard
courts; big kids play ground and the
oval.
On Thursday we’re up in the clouds
creating cloud dough! We’ll then use
our dough to sculpt and construct
different objects or creations!
On Friday we’ll head down to the
multipurpose room and have a vote
on some of our favourite games to
play together. We might play fruit
salad, octopus or poison ball!
For more information on the Hive
OSHC Program please call; text or
email us
Phone no: 0421 250 881
Email:
osch@wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au
Parent’s Association
Anyone at any time can join the Parent’s Association.
It is a fun way to be involved at the school and meet other parents. Either
drop into the office and leave your details, or come along to a meeting.
Trivia Night
Hollywood theme, come walk the red carpet! SATURDAY 10th SEPTEMBER
2016. Come and have a fun night raising money for a sports shed, to put all our
equipment in one area and to house any future equipment we might need to
make sure the kids have a variety of sporting activities. Tables are available
large and small. Booking details will be available soon.
Entertainment Books
We still have a few Entertainment Books for sale for $65. Please call at the
office if you wish to purchase one.
Monday 18th
Wednesday 20th
Michelle Vinen & Georgiana Papenfuss
Lisa Merry & Karen Temple
Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
Temple Family (5/6B)
Gordon Family (5/6B)
Wednesday morning is school banking day so remember to bring your
bank books.
The Banking program is run by volunteers for approximately 1 hour each
Wednesday morning and we are looking for some more assistance. If you
would like to help, please notify the office.
Family History Month Competition
To celebrate Family History Month in August, The Knox Historical Society invites students to
create a family crest and motto for their family.
The entry:Must be an original design
May be no larger than A4 sized paper
May include a short (no more than 200 words) explanation of the elements used
May use any media or materials, including computer generated images.
Prizes of $50 will be awarded for each section
Section 1: Entrant currently enrolled in Grades Prep, 1 and 2 in Primary School
Section 2: Entrant currently enrolled in Grades 3 and 4 in Primary School
Section 3: Entrant currently enrolled in Grades 5 and 6 in Primary School
Section 4: Entrant currently enrolled in Secondary School
 Entry is free.
 Entries must be posted or delivered to:
Knox Historical Society
Knox Historical Society
Family History Month Competition
Family History Month
Competition
PO Box 8124
3 Olivebank Road,
Ferntree Gully, 3156
Ferntree Gully,
3156
 Entries must include a completed, signed and dated entry form
 Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and artistic quality.
 A panel of three local identities will judge the competition. The judging panel’s
decision will be final.
 Entries will not be returned but will be displayed at Ambleside Homestead and
Museum in August.
Entries Open
Monday, 30 th May, 2016
Entries Close
Friday, 22 nd July 2016
Winners Notified by phone
Friday, 12 th August, 2016
Winners will be presented their prizes at a Family Day at Ambleside Museum on Sunday
21st August at 1.30 p.m.
Enquiries 9758 6722
Please attach this form to your entry.
Name……………………………………………………………… ……………….
School …………………………………………………………………………….. Grade/ Level…………
Parent’s Name………………………………… ……………… Day time Phone………………………
I agree to the conditions of the competition.
Child’s Signature ...................................................................................
Parent’s Signature ........................................ Date ........................................
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July
Jayden, Donya, Michael, Jeremy, Kai, Lavitta, Alex, Thomas, Izayah,
Abyssinia, Dylan, David, Elijah, Zara, Maxwell, Charlotte, Kaylee and
Makayla.
The Canteen will be closed on the
following dates this term –
Friday 29th July
Friday 26th August
Lunch Orders/Snacks will not be
available on those dates.
New Hive Phone Number
0421 250 881
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