Wembley Primary School   NEWSLETTER No. 20 - 12 December, 2019    

From the Principals 

Parent Helpers Thank You Morning Tea The staff of Wembley invited all our parents and helpers to a Special Morning Tea, on Tuesday 10th December. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all our helpers for 2019. Parents help in a myriad of ways to support teachers and students, throughout the year, with our learning programs. From assisting as Classroom Helpers, to supervising on excursions, attending school camps, organizing and working at fundraising activities, participating in School Council and committees across the school, organising Book Club, returning lost property, book publishing, bookmaking to name a few. Without this valuable additional support, it would be difficult to run the programs and achieve the excellent outcomes that we do for our students.  Prep 2020 Family Gathering All our new Prep families for 2020 were invited to the annual Family Gathering on Thursday 5th December. This provided many new families an opportunity to connect with Wembley PS and each other. We look forward to all families continuing to stay informed and involved throughout your child’s enrolment and welcome new families to the Wembley community in 2020 and beyond. 

Year 6 Graduation & Farewell – Thursday 12th December Year 6 students will be farewelled from Wembley at their Graduation function to be held at the Yarraville Club, on Thursday 12th December. All Year 6 parents have been notified of arrangements concerning the Farewell, however if you require any further clarification please contact your child’s class teacher. 

We would like to take the opportunity to farewell our Year 6 students and wish them all them all the best for their future. We hope that your time at Wembley has been happy, memorable and has provided the foundations necessary for a fulfilling life ahead.  

2019 End of School Year The 2019 school year concludes on Friday 20th December at 1.00pm. Our farewell assembly will commence at 12.30pm. Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to our 2019 Junior School Councillors and our Christmas Hamper raffles will be drawn. 

 

Upcoming dates:  Thursday 12 December Kingsville Carols Beevers Reserve 6:30pm-8:00pm  Friday 20 December Last day Term 4, 2019 Assembly: 12:30pm Dismissal: 1:00pm  Thursday 30 January Start of Term 1, 2020 for Year 1 - Year 6   Monday 3 February  Start of Term 1, 2020 for  Prep students                   

 Student Clothing 

Please ensure that your child’s clothing is clearly labelled with their name and class. This will ensure that, if they accidentally leave a jacket or hat in the playground, it will be returned to them and not end up in the lost property cupboard. Parents are also asked to regularly check the clothing that is brought home, to ensure it does in fact belong to your child and has not been mistakenly taken. 

 

Thank you and Start Date for 2020 As your Principal for Term 4, I would like to thank you for your ongoing support of the Wembley community. I have been privileged to serve you as your temporary leader and would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2020 and beyond. 

Our teachers will begin 2020 on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th January as they work on classroom preparation and set up and collaborative curriculum planning. 

As you all enjoy the summer break, could I please remind you that school will commence for our Year 1 to Year 6 students on Thursday 30th January 2020. 

Prep students will commence school on Monday 3 February 2020. 

Merry Christmas Wembley and Thank you.  Payment of Outstanding School Accounts Parents who currently have outstanding amounts owing to the school are asked to finalise all payments by the end of next week, Friday 14 December. This will assist the office in processing and receipting of payments.   2019 Student Reports The much anticipated 2019 Semester 2 student reports will be available on Sentral from 3:15pm on Monday 16th December. These reports are a reflection of each student as a learner and contain assessment against the Victorian Curriculum Achievement Standards. We encourage all parents to read the report with your child and reflect on their learning in Semester 2, 2019.  

Prep Playground News Over the year, the Wembley Parent Community Group have raised close to $57,000 in their fundraising efforts. This is a huge acknowledgment for the WPCG and all our families and our community combined. This fundraising amount will contribute to our new Prep playground refurbishment. As a result, there will be staged works conducted on the playground and some areas will be restricted for use in the coming weeks. The expected  

date of completion is the end of February 2020, and we expect that our students will once again show tolerance and resilience whilst adjustments are being made.  Wembley PS ‘Step Up’ Day and Year 6 Secondary School Orientation Day- Tuesday 10th December On Tuesday 10th December, students had the opportunity of spending an extended amount of time in their 2020 class with their new teacher and class peers. Teachers new to Wembley also attended on the day and we also welcomed new students to Wembley PS in 2020. This experience frontloaded students of who their teacher would be and their classmates for next year, allowing to begin and/or consolidate already formed relationships before the school holiday period. 

As our Prep to Year 5 students experienced the ‘Step Up’ day, our existing Year 6 students headed off for an orientation visit to their new secondary school. We wish all our 2019 Year 6 students all the very best in their transition to secondary education in 2020 and know they have been provided the very best educational foundation for them to launch into their next chapter in life.  Christmas Hamper Raffle It is that special time of the year where we ask our families to donate items to be used in our Christmas Hamper Raffle. Donations can be left with Loredana at the office, whereby they will be packaged into baskets. Raffle ticket booklets have been distributed and tickets are 50 cents each or $5.00 per booklet. Your support in selling tickets and returning them to the office is much appreciated. Please ensure that a name, class or telephone number is recorded on the ticket stub. E.g.: Susie Jones Prep D. All tickets (and money) sold and unsold should be returned to the office by Wednesday 18 December. Raffles will be drawn at our final assembly on Friday 20 December. We thank you in anticipation of your support.   

Santa’s Mailbox Dear Students of Wembley PS, If you would like to send me a letter you can now post it in the special express post box at the Office. Hope to hear from you. Santa  

  Teacher vs Students B-Ball Game Please see some action shots of some teachers v’s Year 6 Students yesterday.  

   

Class Structure for 2020 – 724 Students  

Class  Year Level  Teacher 

1. Prep  Prep A  Vanessa Hancock 

2. Prep  Prep B  Kate Gialamatzis 

3. Prep  Prep C  Sarah Mason 

4. Prep  Prep D  Carmel Manning 

5. Prep  Prep E  Maree Caminiti 

6. Year One  1A  Clair Crozier 

7. Year One  1B  Georgia Dandolo 

8. Year One  1C  Mel Axelson 

9. Year One  1D  Hannah Tabart 

10. Year One  1E  Kim Cleghorn 

11. Year 2  2A  Thomas Szanyi 

12. Year 2  2B  Isabella Clemmens 

13. Year 2  2C  Joel Magnabosco/Vanessa Brown 

14. Year 2  2D  Kelly Laidlaw 

15. Year 3  3A  Candice de Chalain 

16. Year 3  3B  Erin Austin 

17. Year 3  3C  Ben Williams 

18. Year 3  3D  Jemima McDonald 

19. Year 4  4A  Ryan Maki 

20. Year 4  4B  Brad Morin 

21.Year 4  4C  Rachel Cullen 

22.Year 4  4D  Tom Penberthy 

23. Year 5  5A  Nathan Welsh 

24. Year 5  5B  Sofia Courtney 

25. Year 5  5C  Ainsley Gravett 

26. Year 5  5D  Hayley House 

27. Year 5  5E  Lisa Baker/Nerissa Hatton 

28 Year 6  6A  Renee Johnson/Amy Craven 

29. Year 6  6B  Rick Byron 

30. Year 6  6C  James Macdonell 

31. Year 6  6D  Adriana Jankulovski 

Welcomes and Farewells We wish to welcome our new and returning staff who have joined our Professional Learning Community for 2020. I am sure you will hear more about them in the new year. 

Welcome to: 

● Georgia Dandolo Year 1 ● Hannah Tabart Year 1 ● Isabella Clemmens Year 2 ● Vanessa Brown (returning) Year 2 ● Jemima McDonald Year 3 ● Candice De Chalain (returning) Year 3 ● Rachel Cullen Year 4 ● Hayley House Year 5 ● Amy Craven Year ● Rick Byron Year 6 ● Melanie Irons (returning) Learning Specialist and Year 3/4 Sector Leader   

It is always sad to say goodbye to members of our staff. We wish them all well as they move on to new adventures, new positions and new beginnings. Some we will meet again as they are on leave for 12 months, however others will be sadly missed as they are moving on. 

Farewell to: 

● Belinda Passmore (Education Support Officer). Belinda has been with us for the last 5 years and has worked predominantly with three students during that time, as well as supporting teachers and classes and operating the sick bay during recess and lunch in the last few months. Belinda will be moving to Saltwater College to begin her position as an Education Support Officer. 

● Georgina Dunne (Prep). Georgina has been with us for the last three years and has taught Year 2 and Year Prep. Georgina began her teaching journey with us as a new graduate teacher straight out of university. We wish her well as she embarks on a travelling journey around the globe and will see her when she returns in 2021. 

● Jodie Strachan (Year 2). Jodie joined the Wembley team three years ago and has taught in Prep and Year 2. Jodie has also been a Wembley parent with her three children attending Wembley as students. Jodie has taken a temporary transfer position at Altona Primary School. We wish her well over the next 12 months in her new school. 

● Christine Kane (Year 3). Christine began her Wembley journey as a preservice teacher here. She has been a Wembley parent with her two children attending Wembley, as well as teaching here for the last three years, having taught Year 2 and Year 3. Christine is taking 12 months’ personal leave and is due to return in 2021. We wish her well in her leave and look forward to her return the following year. 

● Nadine Park (Year 4). Nadine has been a long-standing teacher at Wembley and has taught all year levels, including RTI. Nadine began her journey here in 2009, 10 years ago. Next year, she will be taking leave to support her own son who is starting school in her local area next year. We wish Nadine and her family well in whatever her future holds. She will be fondly missed. 

● Matt Symmons (Year 6). Matt has graced us with his presence at Wembley for the last 15 years, as a teacher of all year levels (except Prep). Matt taught my son for 2 years throughout his Primary School education and I will always remember my son’s words, stating that Mr. Symmons is his favourite all time teacher because he introduced him to computers. Matt is moving to Saltwater College to begin his position as a Physical Education teacher. Matt will be missed by all here at Wembley. We wish him well in his new school and hope that he remembers the Wembley community fondly, as we will certainly remember him. 

● Shane Collins (Year 6). Shane has taught in Year 6 and Year 3 after beginning his journey here 3 years ago as a preservice teacher. Shane will surely be missed as he takes on a new position at a coastal location at St Leonards Primary School. Best wishes to Shane as he moves indefinitely to his new school. 

● Genevieve Percovich (Year 6). Genevieve is not only a Wembley Parent but one of our fabulous CRT’s. We thank Genevieve for her extended work this year in 6D & all her contributions to our School. 

● Anna Xasteroulis (RTI). Anna has worked as a Casual Replacement Teacher (CRT) and more recently, as an intervention teacher during Term 4. We thank Anna for her contributions and look forward to seeing her back as a CRT in 2020. 

● Jess Wynne and Anna Khoene (specialists Music and French). Jess has worked as a Music teacher at Wembley on one day a week during semester 2. Anna has worked as a French teacher at Wembley, also on one day a week during semester 2. We thank them both for their contributions to our specialist program and wish them well as they return to their base schools in 2020. 

● Jason Vandy (current Acting Principal for Term 4). Jason joined the Wembley team this term in the position of Acting Principal. We Thank Jason for continuing the high expectations set for our students and educators. As our Acting Principal, he has stepped into the role seamlessly, leading our teachers, students and the community with success. His friendly smile and visibility around the school will surely be missed. His care and compassion towards all he comes across, has been inspiring. Jason will continue his leadership position at Baden Powell College. We are forever grateful for your impact on this school Jason, keep up the great work. 

 

2020 Acting Assistant Principal Appointments We are pleased to inform you that Taxia Katsouranis and Katie McClue have been appointed to the Acting Assistant Principal positions for 2020.  Taxia has had a powerful impact on Wembley Primary School for over 30 years as a teacher, team leader, leading teacher, literacy coach and most recently in stepping into Annmaree Jones’ Assistant Principal (wellbeing) role from Term Two following her retirement.  Katie McClue too has made a significant contribution to Wembley PS in her various roles as teacher, Facilitator (Collaborative Team Leader), Learning Specialist, Literacy Leader and most recently as Years 5 & 6 Sector Leader. This is a win for Katie and Taxia, a win for all students, a win for all staff and a win for our entire community. I’m sure you will join me in congratulating both Katie and Taxia on their appointments.   

  

  

Kingsville Carols  

Thursday 12 December   

Beevers Reserve 28-36 Wales Street, Kingsville 

 

6:30pm-8:00pm  

Featuring the Wembley Choir  

There will be performances throughout the night from local community performers and choirs from Wembley PS & Kingsville Primary School. This night is an excellent opportunity for Wembley families to have a catch up, and picnic with other families from the Wembley PS community, as well as families from 

neighbouring schools.  

In previous years, food and beverages were available to be purchased. However, it is encouraged that you bring your own, as there is no certainty around the 

quantity of products available.   

  

SLAA Term 4 - Week 8  

PA  Milla G  For demonstrating the Wembley values during the swimming program. Well done, Milla! 

PB  Cora H  For always being a kind and caring friend to everyone. Cora you look out for others and are a wonderful friend! Keep up the amazing effort.  

PC  Sylvie T  For consistently demonstrating the Wembley values at school and during the swimming program. Fantastic effort, Sylvie! 

PD  Kaiden T  For his efforts at swimming by sitting responsibly and patiently waiting for his swimming lesson to begin. Keep up the amazing effort Kaiden! Well done! 

PE  Charlotte B  For showing the Wembley Values at swimming, well done on your resilience and for always being a happy and cheerful member of Prep E. Fantastic effort, Charlotte! 

1A  Bailey P  For his fantastic effort and enthusiasm towards his writing and for demonstrating commitment to staying focused on his learning. Congratulations Bailey, keep up the great work! 

1B  Boh L  For his care and attention to his sentence structure when writing. All of your hard work is paying off! Keep up the great work, Boh! 

1C  Matthew N  For his wonderful efforts in writing showing great stamina and ability to work independently on a given task. You have made great progress in forming your sentences and thinking about the spelling of your words. Keep up the wonderful work, Matthew! 

1D  Harry S  For his fantastic effort and enthusiasm towards his writing and for demonstrating commitment to staying focus on his learning. Congratulations Harry, keep up the great work! 

2A  Arabella W  For making amazing improvement in her writing. Arabella, your persuasive pieces are showing all of your writing skills and a huge amount of progress. Keep up the good work! 

2B  Sabian B  For being such a wonderfully friendly student and an amazing member of 2B. I wish you all the best at your new school, Sabian. I know you will do great things! 

2C  Alana P  For showing the Wembley Value of persistence during her writing sessions. Alana has produced some fabulous persuasive writing pieces. Congratulations! 

2D  Jet S  For outstanding growth in his reading! Jet, all your hard work and dedication has really paid off. Congratulations! 

4A  Jackson S  For showing resilience and teamwork skills during our Year 4 camp. Well done, Jackson! You really shone! 

5A  Vince L  For the outstanding respect that he has for all others and the incredibly hard working attitude that he has developed throughout the year. You have been a stellar student in 2019 and have made 5A a special place to work and learn. 

5B  Harry H  For his outstanding growth across the curriculum in all areas of learning. We are so proud of your achievements in Year 5. Well Done Harry! 

5C  Sam B  For being an exemplary student in 5C. You consistently show all of the Wembley Values whilst keeping a smile on you face. Keep up the wonderful attitude, Sam! 

6A  Wilson H  For his fantastic effort and enthusiasm towards his Mark Wilson Innovation on text and memoir writing. Keep up the great work, Wilson! 

6B  Alexandra K 

For her consistent high efforts across all learning areas this year. Well done on your memoirs in writing, your problem solving in maths, your reading assessment achievements and your positive and friendly attitude in general. You are a fantastic role model of the Wembley values. 

6C  Tarek E  For showing leadership skills and cooperation when assisting peers as a choreographer for the Graduation Dance. We love seeing these qualities in you Tarek, keep sharing them! 

6D  Tom A  For the hard work and persistence shown to be the best learner you can across all your learning, but particularly for your high level of understanding, work ethic and communication in Maths. Congratulations on all of your achievements. Keep striving to be the best learner you can be Tom! 

 SLAA Term 4 - Week 9  

PA  Nisha P  For her continued efforts to challenge herself in all areas of learning. Well done, Nisha! 

PB  Florin U  For the exceptional effort you have put into your reading and writing throughout the year. Well done on all your hard work, Florin! 

PC  Marshall S  For the positive way you have approached all areas in your learning. You challenge yourself and always try your best. Well done, Marshall. 

PD  Theo L  For his consistent efforts and preparation for Fascinating Facts. You delight the class with your presentations and information. Well done Theo! 

1A  Zac O  For bringing a happy and positive mindset towards his classwork. Well done, Zac! 

1B  Alex T  For showing confidence in place value to order numbers with 5 digits. Keep up the great work, Alex! 

1C  Willow S  For always being a kind and caring classmate of 1C, you are always willing to help those around you without being asked. Keep up the great effort, Willow! 

1D  Jesper D  For showing great enthusiasm towards his learning and for being a very kind and considerate classmate. Congratulations Jesper, you’re a superstar! 

2A  Kobi C  For always coming to school with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. You bring a happy and positive energy into our class. Keep it up! 

2B  Zoe F  For taking on feedback about her persuasive writing piece and applying it in a fabulous way. Well done Zoe for always wanting to produce your best work! 

2C  Maddi S  For her kind and caring approach to group work, where she brings out the best in her peers to get the task completed. Congratulations Maddi on your great ‘getting along’ skills! 

2D  Caelan G  For all your hard work, focus and achieving your personal best! Fantastic work Caelan! 

3A  Jamie S  For demonstrating a hard-working and independent approach to learning throughout 2019. Congratulations on an excellent year Jamie! 

3D  Zera M  For her enthusiasm towards learning and for always displaying the Wembley Value during 2019. Well done on a fabulous year, Zera! 

4A  Abby H  For her excellent effort in writing this week, following the writing process to publish her non-fiction text about Spiny Leaf Insects. Well done, Abby! Great work! 

4C  Jacinta B  For her outstanding work ethic and attention to detail. Always putting in 100% to everything she does. Keep up the fantastic work! 

5A  Jake C  For his ongoing efforts to extend himself and challenge his thinking in Mathematics. Additionally, well done on all your incredible efforts on the sporting field this year. Awesome work, Jake! 

5B  Sabrina D  For always showing her peers kindness and displaying the Wembley Values at all times. You have been a wonderful asset to 5B this year! 

5D  Angus K  For providing amazing assistance to his peers throughout the semester. Well done Angus! 

6A  Maddie C  For her outstanding efforts, hard work and persistence when completing tasks in reading and writing. Always using feedback to improve your craft in writing to engage the reader. Keep up the great work! 

6C  Keeva C  For her ongoing persistence, hardwork and dedication to being the best learner possible. I have been so impressed with you this year Keeva. 

6D  Xavier S  For his amazing resilience and modelling the Wembley Values at all times. Congratulations on a sensational Semester to conclude your primary schooling! 

       

 

   

  

 

   

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