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From the PrincipalFrom the PrincipalFrom the PrincipalFrom the Principal Welcome back everyone to our final term for 2018 which I am certain is going to be another exciting and busy one for all the children and staff and, in particular, for our Year 6 students as they prepare for their Graduation from primary school. NAPLAN 2018 – NAPLAN results for 2018 have now been published and all parents of Year 3 and 5 students have received their child’s results. The overall school results have been extremely positive with the school achieving above expected results in 8 of the 10 assessment domains with a high percentage of students achieving in the top 20 %. This is an excellent outcome. Continued performance, such as this, is a result of the whole school strategies being implemented, the consistency in teaching practice, the focus by the students to give 120% and the commitment by everyone to work together to provide our students with the best possible educational opportunities. In 2019, the NAPLAN assessment will be conducted on line which will require the children to be prepared to utilize their keyboard and ICT skills, particularly in Year 5 Writing. Pre Kindy Program Our Pre kindy Program commenced last week for the children who will be commencing Kindergarten in 2019. This is a wonderful program providing an opportunity for the children to participate in

IMPORTANT DATES

May 28 Super Scientist

Challenge

Early close every Tuesday at

2.30pm

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a range of play-based activities and to become familiar with the surroundings of the school, other children and the staff. The parents are also assisting the children with their activities and are being informed as to the relationship of these activities to early learning development. At Wattle Grove Primary School, we believe that we can assist the development of young children by providing this program for our future students as well as providing parents with resources and support in the early years. Dancing Lessons K-6 – Dancing Lessons with Humphreys Dance School have also commenced this term. This program forms a very important part of the Physical Education and Arts Curriculum for the term and will be reported on at the end of Semester 2. Children in all classes from Kindy to Year 6 will learn a range of dances to current popular music. As this program builds upon the skills that the children have learnt in the previous year, it is exciting to see the confidence and dance skill development they are showing. This year, all children will be performing their dances as part of the Year 6 Graduation Dance and the Presentation Dance Parties at the end of the year. My School Rules – Students from Year 6 across the Darling Range Learning Community competed in the interschool academic competition ‘My School Rules’ last term. This was an excellent opportunity for the students to use their knowledge in a variety

18 October 2018 The Official Newsletter of Wattle Grove Primary School Term 4, Issue 16

IMPORTANT DATES

October

19 Numero Heat

23 Arts Festival 4.30—6.30pm

25 Pre Kindy

26 Junior Assembly

29 Y6 Camp 29 Oct—2 Nov

November

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Swimming Lessons

7 P&C Meeting 7pm

8 Pre Kindy

9 Senior Assembly

13 School Board Meeting 4.30pm

15 Pre-Kindy

16 Junior Assembly

21 Kindy Transitions

22 Pre Kindy

23 Staff Development PUPIL FREE DAY

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of learning areas. The Grand Final was conducted this week with Wattle Grove coming first against Edney Primary School and High Wycombe Primary School. Congratulations to all the Year 6 children who participated in this competition. You all did an amazing job and can be very proud of your outstanding efforts. Many thanks to Mrs Lowther and Mr Sanderson for coaching the teams throughout this series. Arts Festival — To enable parents and families the opportunity to see some of the work being conducted in the school in the Arts Learning Area, a special Arts Festival will be conducted next Tuesday, 23rd October between 4.30 – 6.30pm. This is an exciting event for our school and all families are invited to attend. The programme will be ongoing throughout the evening, with a Visual Arts exhibition of children’s work across the school, musical performances by our Junior and Senior Choirs and our guitar instrumentalists, as well as dancing demonstrations, the pantomime “Cenerentola” in Italian (Cinderella) and a special Circus performance by the children in Room 22. Staff and children are working very hard to provide an enjoyable and entertaining evening for everyone. Family tickets will be sent home today. World Teachers’ Day — Next Friday, 26th October is World Teacher’s Day. Hopefully, in life, we are all lucky enough to have one special teacher who we remember beyond our school years. Please take the time to ‘Thank a Teacher’ and complete the slip sent home today. Who was your favourite teacher? Tell your child about them and what made them special to you. Julie Roberts Principal

Deputy Principal’s Corner KALGOORLIE CAMP IS COMING6 This is an exciting time and many students have been looking forward to it as one of the biggest highlights of their time at Primary School. Since 2013, the School Camp has been to the famous and historic mining town of Kalgoorlie and the teachers also enjoy going on camp there, as well. Kalgoorlie is a very interesting place to go to and there are not too many places that offer the variety, the history and the interest you find in this large country mining town, out in the goldfields of Western Australia. It is not only a great camp, where you can learn so many new and different things, but it can be great socially, helping to build stronger friendships and to make new ones. It is also great for some students who may not have been away from home and their parents before, as here they are with very familiar people, who will support them through this time—their teachers, their school friends and their classmates. On the camp, the teachers and the students work together, not just in the learning activities, but also with the chores, such as setting up and then cleaning up the dining room, as well as, in the free time games and activities, so everyone is included and is ensured of a wonderful time. The camp staff do such a great job of the catering, providing lovely meals for all the different dietary requirements of the students. The Dorm rooms and bathrooms are well set up and the teachers have organised the dorms to ensure every student is sharing with some of their friends, so they feel comfortable and happy. The Boys and Girls Dorms are separated by a staff room and other teacher rooms, with teachers available 24 hours a day to assist students should they need it. The students travel to the camp on the Prospector and then they will have buses for visiting all the sights of Kalgoorlie. Parents who have any queries, please see their child’s class teacher. Camp is a great learning and sharing opportunity.

Stuart Meachem Deputy Principal

Kindy & Pre Primary Tabloids Wednesday, 10th October was our annual Kindergarten and Pre-Primary Sports Tabloid Event. Luckily the rain held off for the afternoon as the children rotated through a variety of sporting games. They especially enjoyed receiving a ribbon of participation and we are very proud of their efforts. We would like to thank the Year 6 students who helped coordinate the activities and for conducting themselves in a very responsible way. A special thanks to Mr Sherlock, Mr Sanderson, Mr Wallis and Mrs Peake who helped to set up the equipment. We really appreciate the support of the parents who were able to attend the event. Congratulations are extended to Orange Faction for winning the trophy on the day. Rikki White Teacher

Snakes Just a reminder to everyone that we are coming back into snake season. All children and parents should be particularly aware of the dangers and also what to do if a snake is sighted. Please remind your children to keep well away, if they see a snake and to tell a teacher/adult immediately.

4-Square Courts This week we have had new 4-square courts painted on the basketball courts. With our growing student population, these will provide the children with extra activities at recess and lunch times. There are 10 courts, so plenty to go around!

P & C News Canteen Helpers Required Our canteen needs your help. Can you spare 2 hours on a Wednesday or Thursday to help in our canteen? This can be as a one off volunteer helper or you can join in the fun every week/month if you wish. As a canteen volunteer you will receive lunch for yourself and a $5 canteen voucher for your child. Contact Suzette on 0422 247 284 to lend a hand or ask at the canteen.

Canteen Open Wednesdays & Thursdays To Order, Simply: Go Online – https://quickcliq.com.au/ register, and complete your order before 8.15am; OR In class – Fill out the lunch bag and leave money and your order in the Lunch basket. School Banking Thursday mornings 8.20am to 8.40am in the Assembly area. Uniform Shop Opening Hours Uniform Shop is open at the following times:

• Thursday mornings 8.30am to 9.00am

• Friday afternoons 3.00pm to 3.30pm

Joash

Hi my name is Joash and I am in Room 27 with Mr Sherlock and Mrs Queiros. I have been at Wattle Grove Primary for two years. I was born in India and at the age of two we moved to Qatar. We stayed there for four years then we moved to Australia. I love playing tennis, hockey and cricket but most of all I enjoy playing video games. I have enjoyed my time at Wattle Grove Primary, in particular: ♦ The amazing teachers in our school. ♦ The education we have received and the resources we have access to. ♦ The student leadership program we are able to be a part of. I have many ideas for the

school. For example, a tidy toilet competition and we should raise money for less fortunate students.

Joshua

Hello, my name is Joshua. I am in Year Six and I am in Room 27 with Mr Sherlock and Mrs Queiros. I have been at Wattle Grove Primary School for at least eight years. My family is from Burma in South East Asia, but I was born in Western Australia. I have competed in soccer at Wattle Grove Primary School. I play at Hartfield Park, Forrestfield on the weekend. On Saturdays I do swimming squads at Belmont Oasis, I have been swimming since 2013. And I am currently doing Basketball in Canning City. I have been a Student Councillor in Year One and Year Four. I always put 120% to everything I do and I have excellent manners and I respect others. I like the tradition of having a school fete. We held one in 2015, to celebrate our centenary. There were rides and stalls and we raised a large amount of money for our school. I am an awesome person who can be trusted to get the job done.

Maunil Hello my name is Maunil and I first came to Wattle Grove Primary School at the end of Pre-Primary. My favourite subject is Maths and I’m very good at it. My family comes from India, a country in Southern Asia. I have one brother whose name is Vedent and my hobby is soccer. My whole family was born in India except for my little brother Vedant who was born in Perth, Western Australia. My family came to Australia when I was a one year old baby and I have lived here ever since. Wattle Grove Primary School is the best school I have ever seen. The teachers are all extremely kind and are always pushing me to do better. I think this is, by far, the cleanest school I have seen. Everyone is really nice and I have made many good friends. I have many amazing ideas that I think will make our school better than it is right now. I have represented Wattle Grove many times at interschool.

Swmming LessonsSwmming LessonsSwmming LessonsSwmming Lessons VacSwim swimming lessons are in the October and December/January school holidays. Lessons are open to children over five years and under 18 years. Your children can join in the fun of learning to swim with lessons conducted at pools and open water venues across the State. Lessons are for beginners through to advanced survival, rescue and resuscitation. https://www.education.wa.edu.au/swimming-lessons

Interm swimming lessons will be held in Term 4 for all children in Pre Primary to Year 6.

A�er School Arts enrolment is on

Thurs 11th Oct 4-5pm at Jorgenson Park in

Kalamunda. Vacancies exist in all classes of

Po#ery, Pain&ng and Drawing and Hooked

on Hessian. Classes commence Thurs 18th

Oct from 4-6pm for 8 weeks. Pls ph Norma

9293 4486 with bookings and enquiries.

Ages from 6yrs up.

WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019

This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts program for stu-

dents from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama,

Screen Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information

about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle

Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au