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Term 1 Week 6 Friday, 8 March 2019

It has been another busy fortnight with lots of learning, opportunities and fun at Wattle Grove! Our Swimmers Shine at Zone! Last week, 38 students represented Wattle Grove at the Zone Swimming Carnival, held at Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre. All the students showed great sportsmanship and courage in the pool. Everyone performed at a high level and we have a large number of students proceeding to the next level, which includes 4 relays teams. Well done Wattle Grove! Thank you to Mr Wilson, Mrs Farrah and Mr Sainsbury for accompanying the students on the day and Mrs Finn and Mrs Foreshew for their organisation. Thank you also to our parents and friends who cheered our children on.

Congratulations to the following students who are

representing our Zone at the Regional Swimming:-

Eli, Benjamin, Joshua S, Jack F, Antonio, Byron, Thomas T, Luke H, Cooper, Brock, Poppy, Ella S, Kayla, Drew, Arya, Alice, Bianca, Gabriella A, Esme

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Week 8

Congratulations! On Sunday 24 of February, Thomas participated in the Sydney International Judo Competition for juniors under 34 kg at Quaycenter Sydney Olympic Park. Thomas was a strong competitor and won a bronze medal. This is an amazing achievement and the Wattle Grove family congratulate Thomas!

Thursday 14 March K-2 Assembly 12.45pm

Friday 15 March PSSA – Round 4 P & C Disco

Monday 18 March ANZAC Warhorse Excursion -5 Amethyst & 6 Fuchsia

Tuesday 19 March ANZAC Warhorse Excursion- 5 Royal & 5/6 Tuscany

Wednesday 20 March Mother’s Day Mufti Day P & C Meeting 7-9pm

Thursday 21 March 3/6 Assembly 12.45pm

Friday 22 March PSSA – Round 5

Principal’s Message WGPS Calendar

AFL Fun! Last Tuesday K-2 students participated in an AFL session, where they were taken through a series of ball and skill activities relating to AFL. The students had a great time and were actively engaged in the session. Sessions like these not only support skill development but the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle. Thank you to Miss Kabrial for organising this event.

Riding to School Safely It is great to see so many students riding to school. This is a perfect way for our children to stay fit and healthy. Students must wear a helmet to and from school when riding their bike or scooter. We also encourage the children to ride at a safe pace on the footpath to ensure their own and other’s safety.

The Holsworthy Cup Challenge On Tuesday, Isabella, Nihal, Maise and Jayda represented Wattle Grove in the Holsworthy Cup Challenge. The challenge involved the children in a spelling bee and public speaking competition. They competed against Hammondville and Holsworthy and I am excited to announce that the students won this round, bringing home the Holsworthy Challenge Cup! A big congratulations to the team and thank you to Mrs Casdas and Mrs Richter for their organisation of this event.

Our Students are Super Kids! We were very excited to host our first Super Kids morning tea for 2019! It was great to celebrate and recognise the outstanding behaviour of the students. The children enjoyed a bag of goodies and being with their fellow winners. Congratulations to all our Super Kids for this month!

The Wattle Wanderers This week we had the opportunity to visit 2 Emerald, who were learning about sustainability. To enhance their understanding of sustainability, 2 Emerald built a worm farm! The students have already started collecting their fruit scraps to place in the worm farm. 2 Emerald will continue to look after for their worm farm and share their new learning with other classes.

Have a fabulous fortnight! Nicole Cameron Kylie Foreshew

Principal Rel. Deputy Principal

Principal’s Awards

Merit Awards

K Green Emily, Kody, Aakifah

K Purple Noah, Ashton, Eloise, Fox, Annabelle

K Yellow Ryan, Lucy, Amelia, Jesse, Phoebe

K Blue Martin, Laura, Aaryan, Zac, Phoebe

K Red Lorenzo, Indiana, Patrick, Tara, Kiahna

1 Aqua Emmett, Addsion, Layla, Macey, Anton, Aiden, Emily, Isla, Damian, Brooklyn, Isabel, Cameron

1 Navy Henry, Charlie, Jacob, Thomas, Sophie, Kai, Damian, Maddison, Henry, Tayla, Tahlia, Josh

1 Sky Mason, Henry, Bronwyn, Eden,

5 awards Micah 1 Navy, Harry 1 Sapphire Josh 1 Sky, Hannah 1 Aqua, Aidan 1 Aqua, Zac 2 Emerald, Hunter 1 Sky

10 awards Zac 2 Emerald, Jack 3 Canary, Owen 5 Amethyst

15 awards Amelia 3 Daffodil, Jack 3 Canary, Owen 5 Amethyst

20 awards Thomas 4 Scarlet, Bobby 3 Daffodil, Victor 3 Daffodil, Holly 5 Royal, Jack 3 Canary, Valeria 4 Scarlet, Owen 5 Amethyst

25 awards Sotiris 4 Crimson, Piper 4 Scarlet, Holly 5 Royal, Valeria 4 Scarlet, Owen 5 Amethyst

30 awards Annalisa 6 Fuchsia, Holly 5 Royal

35 awards Ryan 5/6 Tuscany

Student Achievement

Beatrice, AlexHamish, Taliah, Caitlin, Patrick, Daniella, Harry

1 Sapphire Ellie, Annabelle, Vedha, Ivy, Jonah, Oscar, Leah, Sophie, Bella, Tanner, Isaac, Max

2 Emerald Abby, Coen, Mackenzy, Marcus M, Ryder, Sophia, Will, Knox, Eden, Juliet, Riley, Niharika

2 Jade Clara B, James B, Jack B, Sophie, Caleb G, Grace W, Ariel, Ethan, Caleb, Alexis, Jeeven, Oaani

2 Kiwi Hunter, Heston, Oliver, Bronte, Bria, Lilly, Aleisha, Danny, Liam, Cahrlee, Eli, Benjamin

2 Teal Tayla, Harry C, Levi, Joel, Kaitlyn, Hayley, Ella, Ben, Aria, Nate, Audrey, Harry

3 Mustard Ben, Cooper, Jayde, Ofa, Dylan, Lachlan S

3 Daffodil Isaac, Lisa, Victor, Joseph, Bobby, Abbey

3 Canary Solaiman, Connor, Koda, Isabella, Nick, Jett

3/4 Coral Lily, Joah, Lincoln T, Allegra B, Lucas, Tyler

4 Crimson Benji, Violet, Adelaide, Adia, Ella, Nirav

4 Ruby Ethan, Elizabeth, Laura, Chelsea, Jessica, Keira

4 Scarlet Nuuha, Mitch, Aryahi, Sienna, Abbie, Nai

6 Fuchsia Kodie , Aya , Elias, Caine, Andy, Jack A

Stage 2 Maths Groups Awards

Stage 3 Maths Groups Awards

K Blue Brienna, Terence, Matilda

K Green Liam, Aakifah, Braxton

K Purple Emily, Eloise, Emerson

K Yellow Amelia, Cruz, Tyson

K Red Taylor, Jay, Antony

1 Aqua Isabel, Kaelan, Ynoula

1 Sky Elyse, Hunter, Flynn

1 Sapphire Jonah, Aiden, Ellie

1 Navy Fletcher, Darcy, Mikayla

2 Emerald Aiyana, Cooper, Marcus

2 Kiwi Dylan, Bria, Heston

2 Teal Audrey, Ayman, Livia

2 Jade James, Nella, Grace

3 Canary Ava, Koda, Jack

3 Daffodil Suchita, Victor, Bobby

3 Mustard Dylan, Ruby-May, Ben

3/4 Coral Lincoln, Darian, Ailene

4 Crimson Alicia, Alex, Matilda

4 Scarlet Piper, Mitchell, Sienna

4 Ruby Elias, Laura, Drew

5 Amethyst Holly, Dean, Isabella

5 Royal Holly, Georgia, Stevie

5/6 Tuscany Robbie, Kaidan, Lily

6 Fuchsia Annalisa, Zac, Cassandra

6 Pink Mikaylah, Lucas, Irene

Ruby-May 3 Mustard Nella 2 Jade

Mrs Dodd –Jayde H 3 Mustard

Miss Weeks – Madden 3 Daffodil

Miss Cascio – Adelaide 4 Crimson

Mr Blanch – Lachlan 3/4 Coral

Mrs Keroulis – Valeria 4 Scarlet

Mrs Fuller – Matt D 4 Scarlet

Mrs Raleski – Abbie 4 Scarlet

Mr Wilson – Robbie F 5/6 Tuscany

Notes home

Stewart House You would have received a small envelope asking for a donation to Stewart House. Stewart House is a public school which provides children with a much needed 12 day break from their current circumstance. The children are inspired to see beyond the present and to have real hope and positive aspirations for their future. Your donation helps to ensure that this program is accessible to all children in need from across NSW and ACT public schools and is used to cover direct costs only.

Ethics Classes Schools are required to provide meaningful activities for students whose parents have withdrawn them from special religious education. At WGPS, this includes the option of special education in ethics. In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically, disagree respectfully and support their arguments with evidence, rather than act according to blind habit or peer pressure. Curriculum for special education in ethics is developed and implemented by an approved provider, Primary Ethics. Schools rely on volunteers to be trained in, and deliver ethics programs. If you are interested in being a volunteer and are available on Wednesday mornings, can you please make an appointment to see Miss

Cameron or email Elizabeth Samways ([email protected]).

Selective High School Test If your child is completing the Selective High School test for a 2010 placement, you should have received the following information via email and letter. If you have any questions, please come to the office. The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 14 March 2019 from 9.00am to 1.30pm. Unless parents have made special arrangements with the High Performing Students Team to attend an individually allocated test centre candidates from this school have been sent to: Moorebank High School Bangalow Ave MOOREBANK NSW 2170

Go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 to find:

Test centre allocations by public school. A map of test centre addresses under the

heading 'The test'. The bulletin, Test information for parents and

students. The bulletin contains very important information about the test and should be read carefully.

Holsworthy Community Group March Calendar

Please refer to the following pages for the full calendar.

The Younger Heroes The Younger Heroes camps are up and running for 2019. Their mission is “To inspire and nourish the relationship between our Returned Service Veterans & those that have served the nation and their Children, and to facilitate them being able to connect with their “Inner Hero”, so as to empower their lives and uplift their families, their friends, and their future”.

https://theyoungerheroes.org/

Date Year/ Class

Details Returned By

26/2/2019 Eldest Fair Mufti Day – Mother’s Day

N/A

26/2/2019 Eldest School Disco N/A

26/2/2019 Eldest Canteen Fun Day ASAP

27/2/2019 COS Dancers

Dance Note ASAP

28/2/2019 Year 1 Change in Routine Week 6

N/A

28/2/2019 Yr 1 & 2 Responsible Pet Ownership

N/A

28/2/2019 2-6 Dictionaries ASAP

5/3/2019 Eldest Election BBQ/ Cake Stall

N/A

6/3/2019 Dancers only

Dance Contract 2019

ASAP

7/3/2019 Yr 5&6 Working with Anxiety

ASAP

DSM News

Office News

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7



https://theyoungerheroes.org/

Education Assistance Scheme DCO provides a range of services and resources for Defence children to assist with the transition between schools and education systems when a member is posted within Australia, and to provide support for the unique needs of Defence students.

Defence may reimburse fees for educational services external to the school. Students may be entitled to up to 14 weeks of tutoring in any subject that has been recommended by the school principal or the child’s teacher. This applies to primary and secondary students within the first 18 months of commencing at the new school.

Deployments and Absence Please make sure you let your child/ren’s classroom 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/s at school throughout the absence period.

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.

RIDE2SCHOOL DAY Our annual Ride2School Day will be held on Friday 22nd March 2019. All children on wheels are

reminded to wear helmets. (This includes skaters and scooters). To guard the security of bikes/scooters

children are asked to leave them in the racks provided. When these fill up the children are allowed to

walk their mode of transport down the walkway and leave it in areas set aside for the day, which will

remain out of bounds all day. Thank you to Miss Stevens for your organisation.

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