28th November 2018

OUR SCHOOL VISION: “Wandong Primary School … Making a difference by developing confident, independent

and resilient learners who strive for personal excellence.”

‘The Puggle Post’

“We make a

difference.”

www.wandongps.vic.edu.au

Reminders Thursday 29th November - Whole School Friendship Day #3 (11:30am-1.30pm)

Friday 30th November - Grade 5 Visit to Dianella Hostel permission slip due back today Wednesday 5th December - PAFA Out of Uniform Day (donation to Christmas Raffle appreciated)

Wednesday 5th December - 2019 Foundation Information Evening Wednesday 5th December - 2019 Grade 6 uniform orders and payment due today

Congratulations to our ‘Students of the Week’

Foundation G: Elissa Chandler (Having a fantastic ‘Growth Mindset’ of effort)

Foundation J: Durvish Jaiganesh (Presenting an exciting class presentation about Diwali)

Foundation N: Maeve Peake (Developing her resilience and approaching her day with an improved attitude)

1/2B: Miley Northrop (Showing great commitment towards her mathematics learning goal)

1/2C: Jax Martyn-Jones (Being a friendly and positive person)

1/2D: Abigail Sheather (Being a super mathematician and working hard to achieve her goal)

1/2M: Zac Nunn (Showing a positive attitude towards learning and doing his best during writing)

1/2S: Ivan Tan (Achieving his reading goals with enthusiasm)

1/2T: Riley Bichard (Showing fantastic commitment to continually improve his reading comprehension)

1/2W: Aaliyah Osman (Being a committed and responsible learner who approaches each task with a positive attitude)

5/6H: Ryan Cholakovski (Always trying his best and asking qualifying questions)

5/6K: Riley Lyons (Displaying an excellent level of engagement, contribution and work ethic he applied in all subjects

during the High School Transition timetable)

5/6M: Aurora Sheehy (Outstanding research on her passion project)

5/6P: Asia Nikora (Contributing to class discussions during Inquiry sessions)

Science Award: Sophie Fair (Being switched on and actively participating in class discussions)

Performing Arts Award: Phoenix Sleep (Demonstrating good beat and rhythm with music)

Indonesian Award: Dakota Ashman (Doing her best during Indonesian speaking and listening activities)

A Message from the Principal Team

Dear Families

Yet another busy week has passed in the lead up to the end of term 4. Planning for 2019 is well underway, with some final decisions to be made in the coming days.

3/4 Camp: Last week the 3/4 students attended the final camp of the year at Campaspe Downs, staying from Wednesday to Friday in the beautiful Kyneton bushland. Despite the chilly weather, the students had a wonderful time participating in a variety of fabulous actives, including the massive flying fox zip line! The food was also a highlight and students enjoyed the exciting night time actives including a disco and movie night. Well done to all of the students for their fantastic behaviour and attitude on camp! It was great to hear how all students displayed such strong initiative, resilience and team work skills for the duration of the camp, forming ever closer friendships with their peers and positive memories with their teachers. Thank you to all of the wonderful teachers and parent helpers who attended the camp, as well as Mr Fearn for his ongoing dedication to delivering such engaging and memorable outdoor education experiences for our students!

Bike Ed Trail Rides: The grade 5/6 students hit the ‘Say G’Day Trail’ this week, as a part of their Bike Education Program for P.E with Mr Fearn. The trail weaves its way through bush and pops in and out of Wandong and Heathcote Junction’s quiet streets. The area was originally home to the Taungurung people who moved between the mountainous areas and the tributaries of the Goulburn River depending on the season. The rides were a great success, giving students a taste of what the ‘Tour De Wallan’ ride will entail next week and testing their capabilities during the up hill climbs and downward slopes of the trail.

National Championships: Our national gold medalist Kirra Wright attended the Australian National Championships this week to compete again for the title of National Champion in the 100m and 200m sprint and long jump. She was cheered on by her family and friends, along with Mr Fearn, Mrs Smith and Mrs Cole. As always, Kirra’s determination and courage shone through and she placed an incredible 2nd in both sprints and 4th in the long jump, bringing home two more medals to add to her collection. Kirra also broke the School Sports Australia 100m record with a time of 16.73 seconds in the girls 10 years 100m T38 category. What an amazing effort, Kirra! We are all so proud of how you push yourself to constantly achieve your goals no matter what!!

School Council: Members of our school council met again on Monday night to begin tying up our school ’s end of year business matters. Amongst a number of agenda items, was the ratification of two policies- our ‘Child Safety’ policy and ‘Child Safety Code of Conduct’ to which no major changes were required. Council members were also given a brief update regarding contracts for our up and coming Masterplan build and also approved the selection of fundraisers put forth by PAFA for 2019.

Stephanie Pollock - Acting Assistant Principal

WANDONG PRIMARY SCHOOL IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Wallan & Kilmore Community Bank® branches

WANDONG PRIMARY SCHOOL

SUPER READERS’ CLUB:

Congratulations on 100 nights reading: Olivia Baltovski.

Congratulations on 200 nights reading: Jett McKay.

Victorian Premiers’

Reading Challenge

Certificate Recipients

Emmeline Nastevski

Riley Ross

Sebastian Delovski

Logan Ireland

2019 Uniform Orders If you have placed a uniform order and have yet to collect your items, please do so as soon as possible.

All orders have been packed and are ready for collection.

If you are yet to place your uniform order for your 2019 foundation student, we will not be able to guarantee supply before the end of the school year. With only four ‘uniform processing days’ left for the school year, please ensure you place your orders as a priority to avoid any disappointment. We advise

that Administration staff will not be able to process any uniform orders over the holiday break or on book pick up day and we want to ensure all of our students are ready for the year ahead.

A friendly reminder that all orders and payment for 2019 Grade 6 Uniform are due on 5th December. Ordering by this date will allow us to submit your order prior to Christmas and

enable earlier delivery in the new year.

2019 GRADE LEVEL BOOKLISTS

2019 booklists were sent home with students on Monday 26th November.

Booklist ordering can be completed online at https://wandong.neto.com.au from Friday 30th November 2018.

Families with students in different year levels will have to complete one order at a time

i.e. student in year one - complete and process the payment then continue to the next student and year level.

When ordering your booklist, you will notice that there are essential items that cannot be removed from the booklist.

Booklist orders must be placed by Friday 18th January 2019 so as not to delay delivery.

Booklist pickup day will be Thursday 24th January 2019 between the hours of 9am-12pm.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact this school office or

our booklist supplier Office Corporate on 1300 855 085 or wandong@officecorporate.com.au

WOW! … WHAT’S ON & WHAT’S DUE @WANDONG NOVEMBER

Thursday 29th Whole School Friendship Day #3 (11:30am-1.30pm)

Friday 30th Grade 5 Visit to Dianella Hostel due back today 2019 Grade Level Booklists can be ordered online from today

DECEMBER

Monday 3rd Grade 5 Visit to Dianella Hostel

Wednesday 5th PAFA Out of Uniform Day (donation to Christmas Raffle appreciated) 2019 Foundation Information Evening

2019 Grade 6 uniform orders and payment due today

Friday 7th Grade 5/6 Le Tour De Wallan

Monday 10th Final Neighbourhood Watch session for Grade 5/6 students

Tuesday 11th 2019 Foundation Teddy Bear Picnic Statewide Transition day Grade 6 to Year 7 PAFA Meeting (9:15am onwards in the staffroom)

Wednesday 12th School Helpers Morning Tea (10:00am to 11:30am)

Thursday 13th WPS Christmas Concert & PAFA Christmas raffle draw (6:00pm start)

Friday 14th Pizza in the Park with the Principal (200 nights reading award)

WPS 2018 Swim Carnival/Pool Party permission and payment due today

Sunday 16th Wandong Community Christmas Carols at LB Davern Reserve

Monday 17th School Council Meeting at Magpie & Stump Hotel (6.00pm onwards)

Tuesday 18th 2018 Grade 6 Graduation

Wednesday 19th WPS 2018 Swimming Carnival/Pool Party

Friday 21st Last day of Term 4 (school finishes at 1:30pm)

JANUARY

Friday 18th 2019 Grade Level Booklist orders and payments due to Office Corporate today

Thursday 24th Book pickup day (9am-12pm)

Wednesday 30th 2019 Term 1 start (Grades 1-6)

Thursday 31st 2019 Term 1 start (Foundation)

PARENT

PAYMENTS

RECEIVED

292 families at WPS.

229 Completed

payments

= 78 %

Have you

recently

asked your

child/ren....

“What

did you

learn

today?”

What’s gone home recently?

The following notices were sent home between

Thursday 22nd November & Wednesday 28th November:

Whole school:

2019 Wandong OSHC Summer Holiday Program brochure

Left over 2018 classroom supplies notification

2019 WPS Book List Ordering Process information

Selected Families: Nil

Selected Students: Nil

Individual grade levels:

Foundation:

Classroom chicks adoption opportunity

Grade 1/2:: Nil

0Grade 3/4:

Letter to 3/4B families about Miss Blakis’ leave

Grade 5/6:

Grade 5 Visit to Dianella Hostel permission slip

Spare copies of notices are in the school foyer in the grade level trays.

Mitchell Rangers Summer Social Soccer Come & join us for a social game of soccer

Sunday, 2nd December 2018 from 11.00am Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club - Cnr Pinniger & Mollison Sts, Broadford

Refreshments available from the canteen

Everyone is welcome – Kids, Parents, Families & friends For further information, contact Michel Becks on 0498 333 466

Kilmore Show - Saturday 1st December 2018

The Kilmore show has been running for 156 years. It is a great family day out. Free entry for kids under 18!! Saturday 1st December Kilmore Racing Complex and Showgrounds, East Street Kilmore.

Attractions and events include the Championship Horse Show, Championship Dog Show, Emergency Services Display, Dog High Jump, Kilmore Utility farm Dog Competition, Small Dog Dash, Miss/Master Kilmore Show Competition,

Blade Shearing Demonstration, live music, Vintage Engines, Raving Magician/Balloon Modeler, Garden Plant Sales, Truck Displays, Free Children’s Farm, Free Face Painting, Food Stalls, Make your pedal powered smoothies, Traders, Rides, Show Bags,

Community group stalls and much more!

Don't forget that the entry forms for the home craft, art and photography close on Friday 23 November - check out the schedule at www.kilmoreshow.org.au

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