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Term 4 Week 6 Friday, 22 November 2019

It is hard is believe we are approaching the last four weeks of the school year! The students have been doing an amazing job this term, both inside and outside the classroom. I would like to recognise the staff for their fabulous work in the classroom and leading and organising many extracurricular activities for our students. A huge thank you to parents/carers for their ongoing support for our school programs and initiatives.

School Spectacular Our K-2 and 3-6 School Spectacular Groups have been working hard both at school during break times and at the Homebush rehearsals. I am looking forward to being part of the audience tonight at the first show. I wish the students all the best for their performances over the weekend at QUDOS Bank Arena! A huge thank you to Mrs Farah and Ms Cascio for all their hard work, time and commitment in not only providing this opportunity for our students but ensuring they are stage ready! Thank you also to our families for their commitment and support.

Remembrance Day On 11 November we gathered as a school community for our Remembrance Day Service which recognises the enduring contribution of Australian armed forces in peace keeping efforts around the world. Congratulations to our student leaders on leading the service, we are very proud of you. Thank you to Mrs Lazarevic for her organisation and leadership of the day and all those who attended. Its days like this that highlight the importance, understanding and connection to our serving men and women, their families and our school community.

1 Sapphire Met the Bilbies! Earlier this year 1 Sapphire won the Sydney Wildlife Zoo ‘Name the Bilby’ Competition. As part of their prize, they were treated to a day at the zoo! The

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students visited the zoo last Friday and had an enjoyable day meeting the Bilbies and lots of other animals. A fun day was had by all. Congratulations to 1 Sapphire for not only winning this prize but displaying outstanding behaviour on the excursion. Thank you to Mrs Stevens for organising the excursion and Mrs Murphy who also attended on the day. Thank you also to the parent helpers who came along to help.

Super Kids! Congratulations to the K-2 Super Kids for October. You have shown outstanding behaviour and effort at school and we are proud of you all.

Monday 25 November 3-6 Presentation Night Rehearsal

Wednesday 27 November Scripture End of Year Concert

Thursday 28 November 3-6 Assembly Superkids - 4 Crimson Item JUMPS Graduation

Friday 29 November PSSA Finals

Wednesday 4 December Kindergarten Presentation Day Stage 1 Presentation Night

Thursday 5 December 3-6 Presentation Night at HHS K-2 Assembly Superkids

Friday 6 December

Principal’s Message WGPS Calendar

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2019 Prefects Congratulations to our 2020 prefect body who were recently elected as part of the prefect nomination process conducted in the initial weeks of this term. All students who were part of our top 20 and presented speeches to our school should feel very proud as they all did an amazing job. Our 2020 leadership team comprises of Byron, Cooper, Dimitri, Ethan, Grace, Jayda, Jeyda, Keira, Nash, Nihal, Will, Zaahid.

Semester Two Reports Teachers are currently engaging in preparing and writing student reports. A lot of time and effort is given to this process to ensure our parents/carers are presented with valuable information about their child’s progress. Reports will go home Tuesday 17 December. If you are planning on finishing school early could you please advise the office in writing and we will do our best to prepare your child’s report in time for your departure. If you have any concerns or questions about the report, you are more than welcome and encouraged to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss the report.

End of Year Movie Day We are very excited to be taking the students to the movies for our annual end of year movie day on Monday 16 December 2020. Payments are due by 2 December. We are looking forward to this day of celebration!

End of Year Presentation Assemblies End of year presentation assemblies provide an opportunity to recognise student achievements. Whilst not every child receives an award, it is a night to celebrate the growth of every child and the learning journey they have undertaken in 2019. We have continued to make some changes to these nights to enhance the experience for all. These have been based on ongoing community feedback. Please see below for dates, times and venues. Kindergarten Presentation Day Date: Wednesday 4 December 2019 Time: 1:30pm

Venue: Wattle Grove PS School Hall Stage One Presentation Night Date: Wednesday 4 December 2019 Time: 6:30pm Venue: Wattle Grove PS School Hall Years 3-6 Presentation Night Date: Thursday 5 December 2019 Time: 6:30pm Venue: Holsworthy High School A rehearsal for the 3-6 assembly has been scheduled for 25 November. You should have received a permission note. This is free of cost but we do require a permission note to be signed and returned to school, allowing the students to travel to and from Holsworthy High School. Thank you in advance for your support.

End of Year Events As we approach the end of the year, there are many events occurring. Please look out for paper notes and Skool Bag App notifications. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call the office or see your child’s teacher. There have been a number of questions about the date of the Year Six Farewell which is on 12 December.

Wattle Wanderers

This week I visited K Red. The children were engaging in a mathematics lesson with Mrs Yardley, their RFF teacher. K Red were drawing shapes on a grid and measuring the area of their shape. Their partner then recreated the shape using different squares. The trick was to ensure the area and shape were exactly the same as the original picture drawn. All students worked beautifully in their pairs and showed great knowledge and skill. It was a pleasure to be in the classroom!

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Farewell Mrs Phillips Mrs Phillips is currently teaching at Woolllaware Public School and has been successful in gaining a permanent transfer to this school. She has been a big part of the Wattle Grove family for many years. Mrs Phillips showed much dedication, commitment and care towards the students and community. She contributed to many traditions at our school and she will be fondly remembered for her positive and expert approach to educating the students at Wattle Grove. Although we are sad to see Mrs Phillips leave, we wish her the very best of luck at her new school.

Nicole Cameron Kylie Foreshew

Principal Rel. Principal

Year 6 2019 have been thinking carefully about what they would like to donate as their gift to Wattle Grove Public School before they leave on their big adventure to High School. As many different and creative gifts have been donated in the past, this was a very difficult task. After much deliberation, the students have decided that Wattle Grove is in need of some new banners that will be used in our hall and to represent our school and sports houses at carnivals.

Our teachers believe that this is a fantastic gift that our school will get a great deal of use out of in the coming years. We are grateful to have such thoughtful and generous students and thank them very much for this wonderful gift.

Principal Awards

5 awards Isabella 3 Canary, Aidan 1 Aqua, Zachary K Blue, Declan K Green, Amelia K Purple, Adelaide K Green, Aria K Blue, Kaitlyn K Yellow, Eloise K Purple, Tyson K Yellow, Sophia K Yellow, Braxton K Blue, Khaleesi K Purple, Eston K Yellow, Zebadiah K Purple, Jaxson K Blue, Sophie 1 Sapphire, Heston 2 Kiwi

10 awards Isabella 3 Canary, Gabriel 6 Fuchsia, Hunter 1 Sky, Asiya 1 Aqua, Lenny 1 Navy, Mikayla 1 Navy, Maiya 1 Sky, Harry 2 Teal, Charlee 2 Kiwi, Chelsea 3 Mustard, Zack 1 Sapphire, Hamish 1 Aqua, Thomas 1 Navy, Hannah 1 Aqua, Emma 1 Sky, Jay 1 Sapphire Kye 1 Sapphire, Patrick 1 Sky, Heston 2 Kiwi

15 awards Isabella 3 Canary, Gabriel 6 Fuchsia, Nirav 4 Crimson, Flynn 2 Kiwi, Andy 2 Teal, Solaiman 3 Canary, Luke 4 Ruby, Harry 2 Teal, Charlee 2 Kiwi, Chelsea 3 Mustard, Knox 2 Emerald, Sashwath 3/4 Coral

20 awards Allegra 3/4 Coral, Gabriel 6 Fuchsia, Nirav 4 Crimson, Archie 3 Mustard, Ben 3 Canary, Solaiman 3 Canary, Jade 3 Daffodil, Luke 4 Ruby, Ava 3 Canary, Pedro 2 Teal, Sashwath 3/4 Coral

25 awards Gabby 6 Pink, Thomas 4 Scarlet, Gabriel 6 Fuchsia, Nirav 4 Crimson, Matthew 4 Scarlet, Shennae 5 Amethyst, Yasmine 4 Scarlet, Jacob 4 Ruby, Adam 4 Crimson, Finn 4 Ruby, Paige 4 Scarlet, Arielle 3/4 Coral, Sashwath 3/4 Coral

30 awards Gabby 6 Pink, Thomas 4 Scarlet, Ella 4 Crimson, Gabriel 6 Fuchsia, Yasmine 4 Scarlet, Finn 4 Ruby, Sashwath 3/4 Coral

35 awards Nihal 5/6 Tuscany, Gabriel 6 Fuchsia, Annalisa 6 Fuchsia

40 awards Lucas 6 Pink

45 awards Anannya 6 Fuchsia, Irene 6 Pink

Student Achievement

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Merit Awards

Vivek 5/6 Tuscany

Chloe 3 Canary

Notes Home

Congratulations to Mikaylah and Antonio for being named age champions at the Zone Athletics carnival. An extra congratulations to Antonio who was also recently awarded a medal for being named Junior Boys Champion at the regional athletics carnival.

K Blue Zayden, Braxton, Jaxson, Martin, Kimiora, Aria

K Green Braxton, Aakifah, Sophie, Jaxon, Kody, Mackenzie

K Red Tara, Lorenzo, Taylor, De’ja, Indiana

K Purple Ashton, Monty, Eloise, Annabelle, Khaleesi

K Yellow Kaitlyn, Tyson, Phoebe, Eston, Aiden

1 Aqua Brooklyn, Brayden, Yanoula, Hannah, Alonzo, Hamish

1 Navy Fletcher, Charlie, Ellie, Harriot, Ryan, Darcy

1 Sky Daniella, Amilia, Patrick, Eden, Taliah, Mason

1 Sapphire Summer, Annabelle, Sophie, Kye, Jay, Harry

2 Emerald Ryder, Marcus M, Sophia, Mackenzy, Abby, Coen

2 Kiwi Bronte, Aria, Heston, Lilly, Danny

2 Jade James, Annabel, Zahraa, Mason, Alexis, Georgie

2 Teal Pedro, Amman R, Ayman N, Kieran, Levi, Aiden

Note Year/ Class

Details Returned By

7/11/2019 K-4 Movie Note 2/12/2019

7/11/2019 5 & 6 Movie Note 2/12/2019

7/11/2019 Selected Students

Sport Photos N/A

8/11/2019 K Red Class Note N/A

8/11/2019 School Spec Dancers

Show week Notes

N/A

11/11/2019 3-6 Presentation Night Rehearsal

ASAP

12/11/2019 K-2 Spec Dancers

Postponed Rehearsal

14/11/2019

18/11/2019 50 students attending School Spec Show

Reminder Note

N/A

20/11/2019 1 Aqua Class Note N/A

20/11/2019 Selected Parent Helper Morning Tea

6/12/2019

21/11/2019 Year 6 Year 6 Farewell Note

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Office News

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Annabel attended the Little Athletics State Relay Championships recently at Homebush and won gold in the Under 10 Girls 4x100m relay race. An amazing achievement, well done Annabel

Remembrance Day Service Last Monday we gathered as a school community for our Remembrance Day Service, which recognises the enduring contribution of Australian armed forces in peace keeping efforts around the world. Congratulations to our student leaders on the way they conducted themselves; we are extremely proud of all of them; well done. Special thanks to all involved in the service. Its days like today that highlight the importance, understanding and connection to our serving men and women, their families and our school community. We will remember them. Lest we forget.

Useful Contacts Open Arms (formerly VVCS) Free and confidential counselling for all current and ex-serving ADF members and their families

1800 011 046 or www.openarms.gov.au Defence Families of Australia (DFA) A Ministerial appointed advocacy group for Defence families. 1800 100 509 or www.dfa.org.au Defence Special Needs Support Group (DSNSG) A network of peer support for Defence families with special needs. 1800 037 674 or www.dsnsg.org.au Defence Community Organisation (DCO) DCO is available to support all Defence members as well as their families. You can contact them anytime, all contact is confidential. 1800 624 608 or www.defence.gov.au/DCO Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports kids living in families affected by mental illness. The program provides recreational educational camps and other activities, giving kids a break, in a fun, positive and safe environment. Kids have the opportunity to meet other kids in similar families and develop new friendships. www.kookaburrakids.org.au The Younger Heroes A Breakthrough Program designed by professionals to enhance and strengthen the critical bond between a returned servicemen and women and those that have served the nation and their children. www.theyoungerheroes.org On Call Chaplain Contact Number Army - 0407 404 453

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

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PSSA Results for Newsletter

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Team Result Team Result

Girls T Ball Win- 14-11 Girls Softball Win- 16-8

Boys T Ball Win 14 - 4 Boys Softball Win 18 - 9

AFL Junior TBA AFL Senior TBA

Junior Cricket TBA Senior Cricket TBA

Newcombe Ball Junior A Team – Win 2 B Team – Win 1,

Draw 1

Newcombe Ball Senior A Team – Win 1, Draw 1

B Team – Win 1, Draw 1

OZTAG Junior Game 1- 1-0 Game 2 - BYE

OZTAG Senior Game 1- 2-0 Game 2 - BYE

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Team Result Team Result

Girls T Ball Loss 1 - 3 Girls Softball Win 10 - 5

Boys T Ball Win

22-15

Boys Softball Win

16-4

AFL Junior TBA AFL Senior TBA

Junior Cricket Loss 104 - 100 Senior Cricket Loss 95 - 84

Newcombe Ball Junior Team A – 1 Draw,

1 Win

Team B – 1 Win, 1

Loss

Newcombe Ball Senior Team A – 1 Draw, 1

Loss

Team B – 2 Losses

OZTAG Junior TBA OZTAG Senior TBA

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Microstory Writing Competition

Students at Wattle Grove Public School were invited to participate in a school writing competition. K-2 students were given the task of writing a microstory of no more than 100 words and our 3-6 students were invited to write a microstory which was exactly 100 words. Congratulations to all of the students who submitted an entry. The results are as follows: K-2 Stage Stage 3 1st – Isla T (1A) 1st – Fletcher W (3/4C) 1st – Gabrielle W (6P) 2nd – Aleisha R (2K) 2nd – Keira (4R) 2nd – Holly A (5A) 3rd – Audrey G (2T) 3rd – Matthew R (4S) =3rd – Jayda J (5/6T) =3rd – Anannya S (6F)

Isla – K-2 Winner I was in the woods and I could hear birds calling out and leaves swooshing. I was lost and alone. I could hear my friend Bella coming up behind me. I thought I was dreaming, but I wasn’t. “Boo!” she screamed. Bella disappeared. I was alone again. I needed to get to my first ballet class. I looked down. I was stuck. I couldn’t move. I screamed. I heard footsteps. Something pulled my arms and my feet came out of my pink ballet shoes! “Bzzzzzzzzzzz!” What’s that? I looked at my clean feet. Was it just a dream?

Fletcher – Stage 2 Winner – Last Minute I glare down at my black phone, watching intently as the numbers count down, down to my untimely death according to this message. My heart races as I grasp that I now only have a short two minutes left. In my panic, I think to myself, this has got to be a joke! CREAKKK!! The door behind me opens slowly. I gasp! Not making a sound when a figure suddenly appears in the doorway. “Please don’t hurt me,” I whisper. “Tick, tock!” mumbled a scratchy voice. I open my mouth to scream, but my body is forced into the darkness.

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Gabrielle – Stage 3 Winner – An eerie escape from math class I gasp, choking on the thick fog. My eyes water, straining to focus. The wind whistles through the trees and leaves crunch under my footsteps. I pause, confused about how I got here, when I hear the faint sounds of footsteps. My heart pounds as I turn and run, trying to find safety in these eerie woods. I am jolted, like a lightning bolt hitting the earth when a cloaked figure steps out. His cloak swoops over me, encasing me in darkness. All I hear is ringing, louder and louder. I am thrust back into reality, back into math class.

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