Principal’s Report School Calendar

Uniform Shop Open 9.00

Every Tuesday & Friday

Friday 19 July

UK TV-’The Ridiculous

Rhyme Show’-visiting

Dress up as an Astronaut

Mon 22 –Wed 24 July

Year 3/4 Mt Evelyn Camp

Year 1/2 Exc-W’dyte His-

torical Society

Wednesday 24 July

SSS Choir Rehearsal @

Melb Town Hall

2pm Stepping Stones-

Session 1-Amazing Art

Friday 26 July

Free Dress for National

Tree Day

Monday 29 July

Year 5 visit to WHS

Year 1/2 National Trust

Incursion

Tuesday 30 July

Ned’s Mindset-Whole

School Incursion

Alert Issue 60

Warrandyte

Primary School

18 July 2019

Website: www.warrandyteps.vic.edu.au Email: warrandyte.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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WELCOME TO TERM 3

Welcome back to what looks to be a very busy Term 3. Our Term Planner which is full of so many exciting activities and events for students at all year levels.

In the first two weeks of term we are hosting the Ridiculous Rhyme Show, as seen on CBeebies, which is a U.K based production currently touring a select few Aus-tralian schools. And we were a school chosen! On the same day, we will also be celebrating the moon landing. Our staff (some of us) have been talking about where they were when this happened, with some describing being at school and watching it on a black and white television.

Next week our grade 3/4 students are travelling to Mt Evelyn for their school camp. This is a fantastic camp with a focus on outdoor adventure activities which promote fun, teamwork and self-confidence.

The grade 1/2 students will be off to the Warrandyte Historical Society next week as they begin their historical inquiry unit “Time Changes Communities”. This will be followed by an incursion by the National Trust.

And to conclude these first two weeks, our whole school be celebrating National Tree Day where students are asked to dress in garden clothes (work clothes, over-alls, straw hats, Bunnings shirts etc…) and plant a tree supplied. Every student will learn to de-pot, plant, water and care for their own individual plant. I would like to thank Sarah Qualtrough and Kate Kazhour for organising this event.

Stepping Stones Transition Program

Next Wednesday the 24th we begin our Stepping Stones program for future and prospective 2020 students. This is a community gathering for all 3, 4 and 5 year old children. There are four sessions which make up this program and everyone is wel-come. All gatherings are free of charge and occur from 2:00 to 2:40. During each session a range of fun and exciting activities are offered that allow the children the opportunity to become familiar with our school environment and teachers, as well as meet other children.

This program is a great ‘stepping stone’ that will assist a child with their transition to school and into the historic Stone Building.

Our first gathering is called Amazing Art. Children will use their creative talents to create a masterpiece with our Visual Arts teacher, Eliza Campanaro.

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Across the term we will have three more Stepping Stone sessions on 7 August, 21 August and 4 September. We look forward to seeing you there.

Rick Griffiths

Acting Principal

2019 Parent Opinion Survey

WE WANT OUR PARENTS TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK!

Our school is conducting a survey to find out what parents think of our school. The Parent Opinion Survey is an annu-

al survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is conducted amongst a sample of randomly se-

lected parents. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parents’ perceptions of school climate,

student behaviour and student engagement. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future

school planning and improvement strategies.

Approximately 30 per cent of parents will be invited to participate in this year’s survey. All responses to the survey

are anonymous. This year the Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted from Monday 22rd July to Sunday 11th Au-

gust.

The survey will be conducted online, only takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient

time within the fieldwork period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The online survey will be

available in a range of languages other than English. These include: Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chin (hakha), Hin-

di, Japanese, Somali, Turkish, Punjabi and Greek.

The survey results will be reported back to the school at the end of September.

Please speak to your child’s teacher if you would like more information.

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Zara V. from 5/6J is currently in Fukuoka, Japan attending the Asia Pacific Children’s Conference, as one of just 4 Australian delegates. There are delegations from 46 countries this year with a total of 300 eleven years olds who have been staying altogether at a big Marine Camp for several days this week, before going out to different homestay families around the Fukuoka region. All the dele-gates will come together again to perform at a big public outdoor celebration of Multi Culturalism on Saturday, July 20. Each delegation will perform a dance or song or something else which represents their coun-try, and the Aussies are scheduled to take the stage at 5.45 p.m. our time. If you would like to watch some of the performances of the different delegations, the performances start at 2.05 p.m. and can be viewed in a live stream on youtube. By searching WE ARE THE BRIDGE FESTIVAL 2019, you should be able to find the channel. Nepal, My-anmar, Bhutan and China are the countries that immediately precede Australia on the schedule. We have no doubt that Zara and the other Aussies there will do us proud on Saturday. Sensei

WARRANDYTE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAM

Piano now available!

I am pleased to announce we have Susanna Wailes joining the music program. Susanna teaches piano from beginners to VCE level. She also specialises in vocals.

Enrolments are now open! Along with piano we will also be offering guitar with Rob and violin with Matthew.

Enrolment forms will be available from the office, Compass and the WPS website.

Lessons will begin in the second week of term 3 so please have enrolments to me by 18th July.

Any queries please don’t hesitate to ask.

Catherine Harrison : )

wps.musicprogram@gmail.com

0401 015 835

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FOWPS Update - TRIVIA NIGHT 2 WEEKS AWAY!

Dear families,

We are very excited that the annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction is only 2 weeks away. If you haven't yet organ-ised a table please complete a booking form and hand it into the office ASAP. Don't forget your dress up theme for your table! Also, the wonderful Kate from Asterisk Kitchen is once again doing the delicious cheese platters for $25. We think one is good for 4-5 people. You need to put your orders on the table booking form. You can't buy these on the night.

In the build up to the big day we are looking for people to help setting up on Friday 2 August. If you can help please text Jac Payne on 0434841530.

If you would like to help on Saturday night (3 August) with last minute jobs or on the night running games then please message Meg on 0406949491.

We have started collecting the prizes from local businesses and have some awesome prizes already but if you know of a someone who might like to support this great cause with a voucher or item please grab a copy of our sponsor letter from the front office. Prizes can be dropped into the front office or if vouchers are posted to the school we can print them in colour and laminate them.

If you have any questions or ideas for this or future fundraiser or 'friend'-raiser events please let us know.

Meg and Liz

FOWPS Trivia Night Committee

Sick Bay Laundry Roster

The lucky mum on duty is Kristy Fuga. Thanks for coming up to change the linen, make the beds up and return it

next week all fresh and clean, much appreciated.

Cherise

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One Giant Leap for Mankind

Tomorrow, Friday 19 July we are planning on celebrating 50 years since man landed on the moon. (Actually 20 July

but this year it is on a Saturday). As this event was of such scientific significance we thought that we could cele-

brate it through a variety of classroom activities and also dressing up.

There will be a range of activities on offer for teachers to do in their classroom from watching the landing, discov-

ering the things we still use that were discovered through the space program as well as looking at and making rock-

ets and lunar modules.

Don’t forget to wear your astronaut, rocket, star, planet, ET , black hole, whatever costume you have planned.

The Maths/Science Team.

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2019 ICAS Testing

UNSW have introduced online ordering and payment sytem this year for all ICAS tests.

To register your child and purchase tests go to : https://pay.unswglobal.com.au

You will require a unique access code to purchase assessments, our schools unique code is : 1c8e35f98e

and ignore the student id number, it is not required. For more information please to go : https://unsw.global/support-icas

The 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Memberships are here, with exclusive offers for everything you love to do. It’s our

best Membership yet, packed with amazing offers for activities, attractions, shopping, travel and all kinds of tasty

treats - from cool cafes to fabulous fine dining.

With Entertainment there are thousands of experiences you can enjoy, while raising funds for the things you care

about.

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1n80286

Subject ICAS Sitting Date Closing Date Participation Fee

Science Thur 5 September Mon 26 August $ 14.50

Writing Tue 10 September Mon 2 September $ 14.50

English Tue 17 September Wed 11 September $ 14.50

Maths Thur 19 September Wed 11 September $ 14.50

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Junior registrations for the Warrandyte Cricket Club 2019/2020 season are now open through,

www.playcricket.com.au.

Registration fees are: $200 for Under U12’s, 14’s and 16’s and $120 for Under 10’s. (All new

members will receive a free cap)

Meet the Coaches Day / Registrations is on the 27th of July 2019 at Warrandyte Cricket Club from 10am, where

there will be an opportunity to order any apparel.

If you require any further details please contact Martin Rakuscek (WCC Junior Coordinator) on mra-kuscek@yahoo.com or 0417 581 518

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Career Planning

Thinking about returning to work? Give yourself an edge in your next job application. In a small group setting, get professional advice and guidance. Craft your CV and job application; match your skills to jobs and practice in-terview skills. Starts Tuesday August 6th, 11:30am – 2pm, 7wks. Cost $25

Messy Play Mondays

(Toddlers/Pre-schoolers) Enjoy all the fun and benefits of messy play, without the clean-up! A facilitated playgroup where children can enjoy paint, slime, pasta, mud/sand, foam and many more.

Monthly Mondays – August 5th & September 2nd, 11:30am-12:30pm. Cost $13 a session.

Children’s Drawing

Julie Harmsworth (registered teacher and practicing artist) creates the perfect setting for artistic develop-ment. Using different mediums, learn the foundation techniques that underpin all art. BYO Sketch book.

Starts Monday 22nd July, 4-5:30pm, 9 wks. Cost: $172

Nature Playgroup

A facilitated playgroup where children and their carers experience a weekly adventure in the beautiful nat-ural surrounds of Warrandyte. Best for ages 2-5 years, with younger siblings welcome (free). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Starts Monday 22nd July, 10:30-12pm, 5 wks. Cost $100

Social Story Time - In partnership with Warrandyte Library

Follow Story Time at the Library with a social play at the Neighbourhood House. Share a cuppa and a chat while your children play and make new friends.

Wednesdays, start at the Library (11am) and then head upstairs to the Neighbourhood House at 11:30am. Free

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Bookings and Cheese

Order Form The Trivia Night and Silent Auction will be held in the

BAMPI on SATURDAY 3 AUGUST from 7pm (for a prompt

7:30pm quiz start). This year you can once again preorder

lovely cheese platters (made by Kate Khazour, Asterisk

Kitchen) to share with your table and you are welcome to

BYO nibbles and drinks (glasses provided).

Please complete the form below and return it with payment to the office by FRIDAY 26

JULY.

Details of primary contact for this booking

First Name: ________________________ Surname: __________________________

Contact Phone Number: ______________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________

Number of tickets (max 10 per table) $20 each: __________

These tickets are for (list additional names): _______________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Number of cheese platters ($20 each): __________

Amount enclosed: $__________

Please select one of the options below

Please allocate me/us a table

I have a table already with … (please list any members of your table not listed above)

___________________________________________________________________________

Don’t forget to organize a theme for your table for the best dressed table competition!

Thank you for your support of this great school event!