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Term 4 Week 6 Thursday, 30 November 2017

Spectacular! Congratulations to our dancers who performed over the weekend at School Spectacular 2017. For those who haven’t seen or aware of the School Spectacular, the show includes 5500 students in a truly spectacular show. I was lucky enough to attend the performances on Friday and Saturday nights and was so proud of our students. The show will be broadcast on Channel 7 on December 16. Mrs Foreshew, Mrs Farah, Miss Cascio and Miss Laura worked the weekend for our students to participate and we thank them for their commitment to our kids.

Week 9

Week 10

Monday 4 December Flag Raising 11.10am

Tuesday 5 December Kindergarten Presentation Day 1.30pm Stage 3 Presentation Night 6.30pm High School Orientation Day

Wednesday 6 December Pathfinders program Holsworthy HS

Thursday 7 December 3-6 Superkids Assembly no item Pathfinders program Holsworthy HS Year 6 Farewell Brighton Lakes

Friday 8 December Pathfinders program Holsworthy HS

Tuesday 12 December 3-6 Superkids morning tea

Wednesday 13 December School End of Year Movie Day P&C Meeting TBC

Thursday 14 December Wattle Grove’s Got Talent

Principal’s Message WGPS Calendar

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Green Thumbs The Gardening Club have been working very hard this year with Mrs Catt to improve our school grounds. As the spring and summer buds are growing, these are very appealing to younger siblings waiting in the playground before and after school. The Gardening Club respectfully ask parents to keep young siblings out of the garden beds and not pull off the flowers and buds.

Parking Please be advised that council parking inspectors will be monitoring our parking habits around the school as there have been reports of cars parking illegally. Please observe the parking signs in Cressbrook Drive and local streets to avoid hefty fines.

Ethics as an alternative to non-scripture Our school provides time for SRE (Special Religious Education) or Scripture classes each Wednesday morning as a legislative requirement. The Education Act 1990 requires that ‘in every government school, time is to be allowed for the religious education of children of any religious persuasion’. Students who do not attend SRE classes attend non-scripture. An alternative to SRE in some schools is SEE (Special Ethics Education) for students who attend non-scripture. The Education Act has been amended to allow special education in ethics as an option for children whose parents have withdrawn them from special religious education.

In order to run Ethics classes as an alternative to non-scripture in our school, we would require volunteers to train as ethics teachers who would be available on Wednesday mornings in 2018. If you are interested in more information to become and ethics teacher or interested in Wattle Grove PS offering Ethics as an alternative to non-scripture, please visit https://primaryethics.com.au/ or contact Mr White.

Pacific School Games We are all wishing Kira-May F, who will be competing in Shot-put, the best of luck at the Pacific School Games which will be held in Adelaide next week. Raffle tickets to assist with Kira’s travel costs are being sold at the front office. If you would like to help support her costs, please drop in to the Office. Good Luck Kira-May!

Reports Teachers are finalising student reports to be distributed on Tuesday 12 December. You are encouraged to make an appointment with your child’s teacher if there is anything that you would like to discuss about the reports.

Presentation Events This week we have celebrated wonderful student achievement in our Stage 1 and Stage 2 Presentation Assemblies. The Kindergarten Presentation Assembly is being held next Tuesday 5 December at 1:30pm. We have had to bring the assembly forward 30 minutes to allow enough time to present all awards and wrap it up before bell time. The Stage 3 Presentation Assembly will be held in the evening of Tuesday 5 December at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you at these events.

Term Dates Students wrap up the year on Friday 15 December. Staff will be participating in School Development Day activities on Monday 18 December. This is a ‘pupil-free day’. Students in Years 1-6 return to school on Tuesday 30 January.

Wishing you a great fortnight as we head towards the break.

Thought for the fortnight “The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but building the new”- Socrates

Clint White Sam Wilson

Principal Deputy Principal

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End of Year Movie Day Just a reminder to parents/carers that Monday 4th December is the last day for Movie Day payments. Please note this is a whole school event, payments after this date will not be accepted and your child will be unable to attend. School Banking

Just a note to Parents/Carers that the last School Banking day will be Wednesday 6th December. School Banking will resume on Wednesday 14th February 2018. Any rewards ordered will be available and distributed then.

Notes sent home

Date Year/ Class

Details Return

23/11 Years 5 & 6

End of Year movie Day Y

23/11 K-4 End of Year Movie Day Y

Crazy Hair Day

Thanks to all staff and students who got into the spirit again to support our annual Crazy Hair Day. We love seeing the amazing ideas and creations that come out. This year we were fortunate to raise close to $1800 to support our two sponsor children, Kahambu and Gerede in the DR of Congo and the Siza Preschool children. I know the money is greatly appreciated and goes a long way in these countries to supply food, uniforms and school supplies. Thanks again.

Nicole Premier (on behalf of the SRC and our Staff)

Our Safe Respectful Learners and Act of Kindness Award recipients Week 8:

Congratulations to Cynthia 6P who was chosen, by her coaches, to Captain the ‘To Shine Starlets’ Level 1 at the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) Nationals in Melbourne. On Saturday 25th November at the Melbourne Convention Centre Cynthia 6P, Ashleigh 6SK, Mia 5S and Sienna 4K all competed with their team Level 1 ‘To Shine Starlets’ and placed 3rd!

Student Achievement

Office News

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On Friday 24th November the ‘To Shine Sparkles’ (including Emmi 2B, Elise 1S , Rhianna 3C and Aliyah 1A) also competed at the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) Nationals in Melbourne and placed 4th!

On Friday the Liverpool Leader will be interviewing the ‘To Shine Starlets’ about their great achievement at Nationals!! What a fantastic effort by all these talented girls!

Principal’s Awards

5 Merit Awards – Emma (KG), Zion (KC), Luke (1F), Ammon (KB), Heba (KB),

Jacob (KC), Aiyana (KB), Sophia (KR), Ryder (KR), Lilly (KC),

Lachlan (KR), Flynn (KG), Aria (KP), Jonathon (KB), Rawiri (KP),

Georgie (KP), Sophie (KC), Annabel (KB), Nella (KG),

Liam (KC), Milan (KP), Mikayla (KP) 10 Merit Awards – Lily (1C), Joshua (1G), Dylan (1F), Shaila (1F), Henry (4D),

Daniel (1A), James (1C), Koby (1F), Ella (1A), Connor (1F),

Max (1C), Haylee-Grace (1G) 15 Merit Awards – Milla (2K), Alicia (2B), Chloe (2K), Yasmine (2K), Tyler (2R),

Matthew (2FM), Henry (4D), Andrew (5B), Hannah (2B), Matilda (2K), Talon (2K),

Jacob (2R), David (2B) 20 Merit Awards – Jayda (3C), Jake (3C), Makayla (3S), Zane (3J), Savana (4C), Henry (4D), Andrew (5B), Ryan (5/6R),

Sienna (4K), Evan (3S)

25 Merit Awards – Mia C (5S), Bella (3C), Charlie (4K), Mia K (5S), Andrew (5B),

Ryan (5/6R)

30 Merit Awards – Mia (5S), Ryan (4C), Jayde (4D), Andrew (5B), Ryan (5/6R),

Austin (6P), Clay (5/6R)

35 Merit Awards – Mia (5S), Ryan (5/6R), Owen (6SK), Ashleigh (6SK), Andrew (5B)

40 Merit Awards – Bradley (6SK), Bailey (6P) 45 Merit Awards – Bianca (5/6R)

Merit Awards Term 4 Week 6

KB Jonathan, Heba, Zac, Ammon

KG Madiu, Charlie, Niharika, Piper

KP Mikayla, Aria, Milan, Georgie

KC Heston, Liam, Lilly, Jacob

KR Sophia, Ryder, Lachlan, Miriam

3C Alana, Caelyn, Owen, Jack, Aidan, Kaidan, Talia, William

3J Zane, Mariam, Shennae, Bianca, Julian, Jay, Jade

3S Jack, Owen, Max, Lailani, J’aime, Tahlia B

4K Carlos, Zac, Liam, Ella, Amity, Caitlyn

4C Braydan, Ashleigh, Lily, Hayley, Pattra, Ryan R

4D Zachary, Brock, Aliyah, Marissa, Joshua, Xander

5B Annika, Matilda, Felicia, Carlo, Ananta, Vishan

5S Ryan, Jack, Mia C, Taleah, Ashlee, Madison

5/6R Sam G, Ella, Andrew, Zoe

6P Livinia, Jasmine, Reece, Kyle, Zak, Liam

6SK Mariah, Lincoln, Sujay, Daniel, Matt, Olivia

Stage 2 Maths Groups Awards Jack (3S), Ryan T(4C), Hayden (4K),

Elias (4C), Isabel (3J)

Stage 3 Maths Groups Awards Miss Bateman – Brendan (5S) Mrs Cook/Mrs Atkins – Rhianna (5S) Mrs Phillips – Brody (6P) Mrs Fuller – Bridgette (6SK)

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Relocations and Housing - Defence Relocation and Housing Managers (DRHM) A timely reminder as we approach peak posting season. Help is available should you need to ask questions or come across any issues throughout your relocation.

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. School Posting Passport Do you have one of these? Families that are posting out, could you please send your existing School Posting Passports to School with your children for stamping. Students that have not changed schools before and are posting out, the passport will be sent home on their last day of school.

Kim Lazarevic Defence School Transition Aide

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

_________________________________________

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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Defence News

Class Requirements for 2018 Below is a list of the items your child may need for school for 2018. This list is subject to change and is a guide only. Next year additional items may be required. Please check your child’s pencil case on a regular basis and ensure items are replenished as necessary. This original supply of items is unlikely to last the year. Please ensure all items are clearly labelled to ensure items do not get lost. Please wait until notified by the class teacher as to when to send these items into school. EARLY STAGE 1 (Kindergarten)

A pencil case, a library bag, school home reading bag & a paint shirt A packet of Crayola or Texta Twistable thick Wind Up crayons. (please label each crayon) 4 large solid Bostik glue sticks (no liquid glue) Packet of whiteboard markers Over the ear headphones

ONLY SEND IN WHEN REQUESTED BY TEACHER: 1 box tissues, 2 rolls of paper towel, 2 packs baby wipes STAGE 1 (Years 1 & 2)

A small pencil case, a library bag, home reader bag and paint shirt A pair of scissors A cheap pair of headphones/earbuds. Eraser 1 x display folder A sharpener with enclosed container to catch shavings 1 x Blank standard size scrap book for homework (No A4 exercise books please.

Cover in contact to last all year) Year 2 Only- 30cm ruler Year 2 Only- A Macquarie Primary Dictionary (As pictured and available for purchase

through the office) The items listed below need to be replenished throughout the year as required

A set of coloured pencils and thick windup crayons (Crayola or Texta brand) 8 Bostik glue sticks (no liquid glue) 5 lead pencils

1 box of tissues, 1 roll of paper towel and 2 packs of baby wipes. STAGE 2 (Years 3 & 4)

A pencil case, a library bag and a paint shirt 12 HB lead pencils (2 per term) 2 red & 2 blue pens Coloured pencils/wind up crayons White eraser (NO LIQUID PAPER) A sharpener with enclosed container to catch shavings 8 large solid Bostik glue sticks (2 per term) A pair of scissors 30cm ruler marked in mm Macquarie Primary Dictionary & Thesaurus (available from office) 4 x A4 display folders Highlighters

ONLY SEND IN WHEN REQUESTED BY TEACHER: 1 box of tissues, 1 roll paper towel & 1 pack of baby wipes – due to limited storage.

STAGE 3 (Years 5 & 6)

Small pencil case & a library Bag 4 HB Lead pencils 4 red & 4 blue pens Coloured pencils/wind up crayons Eraser A sharpener with enclosed container to catch shavings 2 Bostik glue sticks Scissors 1 ruler Macquarie Senior Dictionary 3 A4 display folders Highlighters 4GB or more USB Geometry set A packet of whiteboard markers 1 set of earbud/headphones

ONLY SEND IN WHEN REQUESTED BY TEACHER: 2 boxes tissues, 2 rolls paper towel, 2 packs baby wipes.

Correction tape (NO LIQUID PAPER)