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25th March 2020
OUR SCHOOL VISION: “Wandong Primary School … Making a difference by developing confident, independent
and resilient learners who strive for personal excellence.”
‘The Puggle Post’
Reminders .
Wednesday 25th March - Curriculum Day (no students required at school) Wednesday 25th March - POSTPONED - Foundation 2021 Information Evening (6:00pm-7:00pm)
Thursday 26th March - Curriculum Day (no students required at school) Friday 27th March - Curriculum Day (no students required at school)
Friday 27th March - POSTPONED - 2020 Colour Run Friday 27th March - POSTPONED - PAFA Ice Cream Day
Tuesday 14th April - Curriculum Day (no students required at school) Wednesday 15th April - INTENDED Start of Term 2 (school starts at 8.55am)
Wednesday 15th April - TO BE CONFIRMED Bravehearts Ditto Program for Foundation grades
Congratulations to our ‘Students of the Week’
Foundation C: Benjamin (Showing all of the school’s values)
Foundation G: Isla (Displaying an excellent learning attitude and enthusiastic approach to helping others)
Foundation M: Amelia (Always showing whole body listening)
1/2B: Addison (Creating an amazing timeline about her life and important milestones)
1/2B: Samantha (Always having a positive attitude towards challenges in her learning)
1/2E: Ava (Always having a positive attitude during class and in the yard)
1/2G: Hudson (Displaying excellent effort in writing)
1/2L: Hollie (Being a caring student)
1/2M: Flynn (Always being polite and appreciative)
1/2W: Isla (Writing a wonderful information report about the beach and shells)
1/2Y: Thomas (Using fantastic language when writing his information report)
1/2Y: Jayda Williams (Being a fantastic and helpful friend)
3/4E: Rubi (Taking advantage of every learning opportunity and challenging herself)
3/4H: Lewis (Demonstrating curiosity and pride in his “favourite food” project)
3/4M: Rhys (Taking on constructive feedback to write an engaging introduction for his persuasive writing)
3/4P: Kailee (Taking advantage of every learning opportunity and challenging herself)
5/6B: Harris (Working exceptionally hard on his persuasive writing)
5/6M: Khloe (Always being organised and ready to begin)
5/6R: Ethan (Bumping up his persuasive writing)
Indonesian Award: Cole (Being an outstanding role model during Indonesian activities)
Sports Award: Xavier (Displaying awesome hand eye coordination and game play in downball)
Dear Families
Corona Virus – Covid 19
I have been overwhelmed with the level of support I have received from families in our community. It has
been heart-warming to see a huge number of ‘likes’ on our Facebook group, as well as emails of support and
encouragement from parents. It makes this difficult time much more bearable when you have understanding
and compassionate people surrounding you. To my team – leadership team, office staff, teaching staff and
ES – Thank you for the outstanding work you continue to do in these very challenging times.
As you would be aware, on Monday your child took home a Seesaw QR code accompanied with a cover
letter stating that in the event of schools moving to remote learning we plan to continue teaching and learning
via Seesaw. If you did not receive this from your child, the cover letter was posted on Compass and if your
child was absent from school and does not have a code, it is essential that you contact your child’s teacher
via email as soon as possible to ensure continuity of learning.
The Education Council met last week and decided NAPLAN will not proceed in 2020. Their official statement
is available here:
http://www.educationcouncil.edu.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/EC%20Communiques%20and%
20media%20releases/
Education%20Council%20Communique%20%20-%2020%20March%202020.pdf
Please see Compass Newsfeed for the latest information regarding the impacts of COVID-19. This will be our
avenue of communication as we progress through the school holidays and it’s important that all families are
informed. If you have any questions, please contact the school via email ([email protected])
or call on 57871232. This includes if you have experiencing problems with accessing the information on
Compass.
Practicing Gratitude
Staff at Wandong begin each meeting with an “Attitude of Gratitude”.
What have you been thankful for this past week? This is something you
could try around the dinner table each night. Take turns to share
something that you were grateful for during the day. It could be
something small or something big. But, what we do know is, it shifts our
thinking and changes our brains to look for positives in every situation.
Lunch Orders – Flexi Schools
Next term Kemps are moving to full implementation of online ordering. It is important for families who would
like the option of providing their child with a lunch order, that they are registered. It is super easy to navigate
and there is great support over the phone or online. Please visit https://www.flexischools.com.au/support if
you need assistance.
Congratulations
This week we celebrate the news that Ms Green will be welcoming a new addition to her family late this year.
I know the children in Ms Green’s class will enjoy sharing this journey with their teacher.
Outstanding Payments
We are currently finalising our Term 1 accounts and would appreciate it if you could please make payment for
any outstanding expenses. Thank you to all who have paid their parent payment for 2020. This money is
used to provide the best possible learning experiences and resources for your children. Please remember
you can pay in instalments, just contact Ros in the office to make arrangement. Essential Education items are
purchased by the school for children and it is expected that they are paid promptly.
Foundation in 2021?
ALL SIBLING ENROLMENTS SHOULD NOW BE IN AT THE OFFICE
As you would be aware, all schools now have a ‘zone’ in place. To ensure that we
are not accepting too many ‘out of zone’ enrolments, it is pertinent that all our
current families who have a sibling starting in 2021 have their enrolments in. If
you have not actioned this, please ensure that this is in at the office no later than
the end of this term.
PAFA 2020 Easter Raffle Thank you to all of our wonderful families who donated items for the Easter Raffle and bought raffle tickets. There will no doubt be some members of our school community who have sore bellies after indulging in their winnings next week! However, I know these prizes have always been a welcomed supply of gifts.
Back Car Park – Parent Duty of Care It has come to my attention that we have a number of children who are in the back car park well before 8:30am unsupervised. Please ensure children are adequately supervised before and after school.
Foundation Open Days - POSTPONED
To say that I’m a little bit devastated would be an understatement. I was excited to welcome our new families at our very first ‘Open Day’ Wednesday evening. At this stage we will be continuing the morning sessions in April and our evening session will be rescheduled when we know more. Please ensure you are keeping your contacts in the loop and we will continue to ensure our social media is kept up to date
Continuity of Learning We have provided a number of resources for families to access through the Compass newsfeed which includes fun everyday activities that can be done at home. When school starts back next term and we have been directed by the Department to move to remote learning it is super important that you have logged onto See-saw and you are familiar with this platform. Staff have given some great feedback on parent and student interactions already. If you are having trouble or need any assistance at all, please contact your child’s teacher on email. Through Compass, you have the ability to email any staff member including specialist teachers, support staff and leadership.
Be Safe and Enjoy Holidays Our children have begun their Term One break a little earlier than expected and I know how hard this juggling act might be for some families. Stay strong and reach out if you need support. I urge families to keep the list of contacts I sent home in hard copy on their fridge, as you never know when you might it. Over this next period of unknown, please keep children home and not out and about as directed by our Health Minister and have a great break. Kelly Morrow - Principal
YEAR LEVEL WINNERS
FOUNDATION GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6
Billy Charlie Harrison Ruby Blake Lucas Kobee
Michael Zac Holly Oliver Riley Vimithi Jack
FAMILY WINNERS
1. Oliver 2. Emily 3. Brock 4. Dave 5. Nikki
6. Anna 7. Cruz 8. Kiara 9. Shanae 10. Kristy
11. Brent 12. Cooper 13. Jaclyn 14. Shanae 15. David
16. Ethan 17. Toni 18. Anna 19. Xavier
WOW! … WHAT’S ON & WHAT’S DUE @WANDONG
MARCH
Wednesday 25th Curriculum Day (no students required at school) POSTPONED - Foundation 2021 Information Evening (6:00pm-7:00pm)
Thursday 26th Curriculum Day (no students required at school)
Friday 27th Curriculum Day (no students required at school) POSTPONED - 2020 Colour Run POSTPONED - PAFA Ice Cream Day
APRIL
Tuesday 14th Curriculum Day (no students required at school)
Wednesday 15th INTENDED Start of Term 2 (school starts at 8. 55am) TO BE CONFIRMED Bravehearts Ditto Program for Foundation grades
Thursday 16th CANCELLED - Grade 5/6 Parliament Excursion (selected students only)
Friday 17th TO BE CONFIRMED WPS Cross Country
Thursday 23rd TO BE CONFIRMED Grade 5/6 Interschool Sports Tournament (Summer Round)
Wednesday 24th INTENDED Foundation 2021 Information Morning (9:30am-10:30am) CANCELLED - Wandong PS ANZAC Day Ceremony (2:30pm-3:30pm)
Tuesday 28th School Photo Day INTENDED Foundation 2021 Information Morning (9:30am-10:30am)
What’s gone home recently?
The following notices/information was sent home between Thursday 19th March to Wednesday 25th March:
Wednesday 18th COVID-19 update 5 Information Communication Consents reminder (selected families) 2020 School Photo Day order form Thursday 19th COVID-19 update 6 Shortened assemblies information Friday 20th COVID-19 update 7 (including Colour Run update) Saturday 21st COVID –19 update 8 Sunday 22nd COVID-19 update 9 Transition to Remote Learning information Badge Presentation postponement advice Monday 23rd COVID-19 update 10 Monday 23rd COVID-19 update 11 Tuesday 24th Planning for continuity of learning
The majority of information/notices that are distributed
by the school are now available through Compass.
Should you have missed any details in relation to the items
listed above please speak to your child’s teacher or the school office.
PARENT
PAYMENTS
RECEIVED
62%
Have you recently
asked your child/ren..
“What did you
learn today?”
Eggs freshly laid by
our school chickens
$5.00 a dozen
available from the office
WANDONG PRIMARY SCHOOL IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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WANDONG PRIMARY
SCHOOL
SUPER READER’S CLUB: Congratulations on 50 nights reading:
Caitlin.