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Term 3 Week 10 Thursday, 21 September 2017

P&C Movie Night Thank you for our great P&C members who organised and ran our movie night last Friday. The event was another example of parents and staff giving up their time to provide a fun activity for our kids. We are always looking for more volunteers to assist with events or attend our meetings. Please come and join us on the second Wednesday night of each month, or throw your hand up to give up an hour or two for one of the fundraising events. The benefits of volunteering your time include:

1. Your kids will love to see you volunteering

at school

2. It builds a strong sense of community

spirit and you get to meet new people

3. It helps broaden the volunteer base as

‘many hands make light work’ and takes

the pressure of the few who give up their

time.

Week 1

Week 2

It is extraordinary to reflect back the on the achievements of the P&C this year. All funds that are raised by the community go back directly to support our students. There are two major projects that will happen thanks to the P&C during the upcoming holidays. Firstly, the shade sail over the play equipment will begin with the pole installation. Secondly, our school fibre optic network and school Wi-Fi will be extended into the school hall and upgraded in the demountable classrooms. This will result in the hall becoming a more usable teaching space and reliable internet access for all classrooms.

Monday 9 October Students and Staff return for Term 4 Flag Raising @11.10am

Tuesday 10 October Defence Evening at HHS @6-7pm

Thursday 12 October 3-6 Superkids Assembly 3S & 4K item

Saturday 14 October ‘Light the Night’ Community Event

Monday 16 October Flag Raising @11.10am

Wednesday 18 October PSSA State Athletics Championships P&C Meeting @7pm

Thursday 19 October PSSA State Athletics Championships K-2 Superkids Assembly KC item

Principal’s Message WGPS Calendar

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We need to hear your voice. Our major parent survey will be closing after the holidays.

So far only 38 people have completed our survey. We really need your input.

Link: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/wgps2017 This Term, our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support

Term 4 Planner We are currently in the process of completing a Term 4 calendar for anticipated events for the remainder of the year. Lock these dates in your diaries. Of course, due to weather and other circumstances some things change, however we are being as proactive as possible to increase our communication through our Skoolbag and social media channels to keep our community connected.

Staffing changes This week we have farewelled our school chaplain Pastor Con who has been working each Tuesday to support our students. Also, Mrs Stanley one of our outstanding School Learning Support Officers, has accepted a full time position in the Department of Education State office. We wish these great people all the best in their new roles.

Leading the way in technology You may have seen a recent post on our Facebook page showcasing our school throughout the department as a school leading innovative technology programs for our students. In case you missed it you can access it here https://schoolsequella.det.nsw.edu.au/file/f4cc2696-c95d-4400-8e30-f8101adaa418/1/FutureStories.zip/FutureStories.html

How lucky we are As we slide into the holiday period, on behalf of the teaching, administration and support staff, we’d like to give a big thank you to you, our community for your encouragement and positivity to support learning in our school. Every day, I reflect on how lucky our students are to be taught by inspiring and dedicated teachers in such a wonderful school like Wattle Grove. There’s lots more planned for Term 4 which we will share after everyone has a big rest and recharges the batteries.

Wishing you a relaxing time with family and loved ones over the holidays. Thought for the fortnight

“The POSITIVE thinker sees the INVISIBLE, feels the INTANGIBLE, and achieves the IMPOSSIBLE” – Winston Churchill

Clint White Sam Wilson

Principal Deputy Principal

A BIG Thankyou to everyone who has collected the EARN and LEARN stickers from Woolworths during their recent promotion. This promotion has now finished but we are still able to collect stickers from friends, neighbours and relatives during the school holidays.

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Could you please arrange to have all outstanding stickers and sheets (even if incomplete) returned to the school on Monday 9th or Tuesday 10th October so we can arrange a final tally. Once again, thanks.

Steps to receiving Principal Awards

5 Merit Awards (Class and Superkids) are needed to receive the next level Principal Award (5, 10 etc).

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Principal Awards do not count towards the 5 awards needed.

Please send in your child’s last Principal Award received (or if receiving a 5 Principal award, just the 5 awards) and the 5 new awards.

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Notes sent home

Date Year/ Class

Details Return

21/9 All Life Education Incursion Y

21/9 Eldest Register for ‘Light the Night’

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ICAS 2017 Mathematics Results Congratulations to the following students who received excellent results in the recent ICAS Mathematics assessment:

Distinction – Vivek (4C), Charlie (5S) Credit – Maeve (4K), Tyler (4C), Brock (4D), Shennae (3J), Rachel (3S), Brody (6P), Baljeet (6SK), Kodie (6P), Ryan (5/6R), Kaitlyn (6SK), Torrance (5S) Merit – Zoe (5/6R), Saanvi (5/6R), Ananta (5B), Ryan (5/6R)

ICAS 2017 English Results Congratulations to the following students who received excellent results in the recent ICAS English assessment:

Credit – Maeve (4K), Shennae (3J), Baljeet (6SK) Merit – Mikaylah (5/6R), Vivek (4C), Owen (6SK), Saanvi (5/6R), Charlie (5S).

Public Speaking Congratulations to all the students for participating in the annual Public Speaking Competition. It was wonderful to hear the wide variety of topics explored and how well the students presented them. An extra congratulation to all stage finalists and to the following students who placed.

Kindergarten

1st Declan 2nd Charlee 3rd Oaani

Student Achievement

Office News

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Stage 1 1st Max

2nd Lincoln 3rd Matilda

Stage 2

1st Maeve 2nd Jayda 3rd Chloe

Stage 3 1st Mikayla 2nd Andrew

3rd Jacob Regional Spelling Bee Finals The Regional Spelling Bee Finals were held at Ingleburn Public School on Wednesday 13th September. Congratulations to Sakinah 5S, the Stage 3 Regional Runner Up and receiver of a Macquarie Dictionary and Thesaurus and to Marcos 4D, a Round 6 finalist. You should both be very proud of your spelling success.

Congratulations also go to Sean 4K and Kira-May 6P, who unfortunately were unable to attend the competition. Regional Athletics Carnival Congratulations to Gabriella (4D), Hayley (4D), Mikaylah (4K), Mikayla (6P), Leilani (4K), Kira-May (6P), Liam (6P), Antonio (2K), Sean (4K), Ryan R (4C) and Juan Pablo (5S) who participated in the recent Regional Athletics Carnival, what an amazing achievement for you all. The following students have made it through to the State Carnival to be held next term; Liam (6P) 1st 11 yrs Boys 800m, Leilani (4K) 2nd Junior Girls Shot Put and 1st Junior Girls Discus, Kira-May (6P) 1st 11 yrs Girls Shot Put.

September KC-Bria, Ayman, Aria. KG- Hayley, Benjamin,

Ryder. KP- Benjamin, Jack, Georgie. KR- Lachlan, Mackenzy, Eli. KB Zoey, Lilli, Mason. 1A –Lachlan, Ari, Zane. 1F- Cooper, Lucia, Joseph.

1G- Haylee, Emily, Christopher. 1S- Lachlan, Santiago, Chelsey. 1C- Damian, Savannah, Charli.

2B- Levi, Eve, Cooper. 2FM- Michael, Valeria, Jasmine. 2K- Deeana, Tristan, Mohamed.

2R- Harrison, Aleah, Fletcher. 3J- Mariam, Thomas, Holly F. 3C- Dean, Nihal, Jack. 3S- Samantha, Evan, Rachel. 4K- Erin,

Liam, Bailey. 4C – Tyler, Kayla, Oscar. 4D- Harley, Gabrielle, Sasha. 5/6R- Andrew, Samantha,

Samantha. 5B- Ava, Tara, Jessica. 5S- Rhianna, Ryan, Taleah. 6P- Alvin, Kyle, Jerrone. 6SK-

Molly, Owen, Ashleigh.

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Our Safe Respectful Learners & Act of Kindness recipients for September:

Principal’s Awards

5 Merit Awards - Bonnie (1S), Matthew (KR), James (1C)

10 Merit Awards – Arielle (1G), Sophie (1G), Ofa (1C), Lincoln (1F), Emma (1A), Ava (1C), Ben (1F), Abbey (1C), Chelsea (4K), Shennae (3J), Ella (5/6R), Thomas (1G), Laura (2R)

15 Merit Awards – Alana (2B), Finn (2K), Madison (2B), Cody (2R), Taiya (2FM), Max (3S)

20 Merit Awards – Luke (3S), Tiara (3C), Andrew (5/6R), Natalie (5S), Byron (3J), Thomas (3J)

25 Merit Awards – Dean (3C), Jarryd (4D), 30 Merit Awards – Mikaylah (4K)

35 Merit Awards – Emma (5S), Maeve (4K)

Merit Awards Term 3 Week 9 (Stage 2 Week 8)

KB Irene, Gelsie, Felix, Jonathan

KG Madiu, Alexis, Mia

KP Ben, Milan, Oaani, Rawiri

KC Joel, Liam, Zion, Aria

KR Sophia, Sarah, Brooklyn, Aiden

1A Jacob, Emma, Daniel I, Ari

1C Kesaiah, Mollie-May, Holly

1F Cooper, Joseph, Luke T

1G Thomas, Kayley, Levi, Sophie

2B Elana, Sotiris, Dominique, Cooper, Riley, Alana, Alexandre

2FM Lana, Noah C, Chelsea, Joshua, Isabella

2K Aliene, Drew, Adelaide, Talon, Chloe, Emma

2R Aleah, Adam, Ella, Harrison, Fletcher, Cody

3C Sienna, Layla, Tiara, Kaidan, William, Dean

3J Julian, Jay M, Isabelle, David, Holly A, Shennae

3S Will, Ethan, Max, Keira, Tahlia

4K Carlos, Robbie, Ella, Mikaylah, Fairouz, Hayden

4C Jim, Lily, Oscar, Meghana, Kayla, Amelia

4D Lukas, Gabriella, Marissa, Jarryd, Jayde, Hayley, Xander

5B Chanelle, Sheray, Felicia, Carlo, Annika, Ananta

5S Juan, Ashlee, Ella, Dean, Ryan, Brandon

5/6R Clay, Saajidah, Bianca, Zoe, Samantha G, Brieanna

6P Mikayla, Jasmine, Ryan, Cynthia, Kodie, Austin

6SK Glen, Sienna, Mikayla, Lincoln, Sujay, Molly

Stage 2 Maths Groups Awards

Gabrielle (4D), Jack L (3C), Jessica (3J), Patra (4C), Vivek (4C), Samantha (3S)

Stage 3 Maths Groups Awards Miss Bateman - Zac (5B) Mrs Cook/Mrs Atkins- Annika (5B) Mrs Robinson- Gareth (5/6R) Mrs Phillips - Noah (6P) Mrs Fuller – Mia (6SK)

Tyler Turtle Term 3 Congratulations to all the students that participated in the “MEDALS” (Managing Emotions During Absence and Learning Skills) Program. The past 5 weeks have been amazing with you all and I have loved every minute of it. Thank you to the Defence Community Organisation (DCO) Military Support Officer (MSO) Major Moulder for attending our flag raising ceremony on Monday and presenting the students with their certificates.

Defence News

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Deployments and Absence Please make sure you let your child’s 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 at school throughout the absence period.

Postings As you know it is posting time again. Many of you would already know if you will be moving at the end of the year. Please make sure you contact the office/classroom teacher and DSTA to inform of students last day of school and where you will be moving to. This information is much appreciated by the school for further planning.

Kim Lazarevic Defence School Transition Aide

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Notice of Student Leaving (Please return to Office)

My child/ren will not be returning to Wattle Grove Public School for the 2018 school year.

Child’s Name Class

Their last day will be: _______________________ The school they will be attending next year is: _________________________________________ Parent/Carer Signature

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Notice of Student Returning after 30 January 2018

(Please return to Office)

My child/ren will be returning to Wattle Grove Public School next year, but will return after Tuesday 30 January due to: _________________________________________

(reason)

They will return on: ______________ (date)

Child’s Name Class

Parent/Carer Signature

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