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PUBLIC SCHOOL

From the Principal

As this Semester draws to a close, it is that time of the year when the children are busy completing special projects and teachers are all very busy completing Semester 1 Reports. Each child will receive their Report at the end of the term which will provide parents with information in regard to their child’s effort in all eight learning areas, as well as their overall attitude, behaviour, effort and their personal and social learning. With the regular attendance of many children being lower this semester because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the breadth and depth of the curriculum covered throughout Semester 1 may have been reduced. For this reason, schools are not required to include A to E grades on this year’s Semester 1 student reports. It also means that your child’s attendance may not be reported, and any written comments may provide less information on their progress than usual. The children will all take home their Semester 1 Reports on Thursday, 2 July. I would suggest that all parents take some time to discuss the Reports with their child and determine ways in which they could improve their achievement even further next semester.

In the early years of child development, we know that children learn and grow faster than at any other time in their lives. It is within the early years of a child’s development that sets the stage for later behaviour, learning, health and wellbeing. As a school, we build upon the skills and knowledge that our young children bring with

them to Kindergarten and Pre Primary and so prepare them for formal learning in the following years. Our Kindergarten and Pre Primary programmes form a vital part of our whole school approach to learning. Both Kindergarten and Pre Primary education provide the children with the opportunity to develop early literacy and numeracy skills and to build upon the knowledge and skills developed previously at home. As a school, we are very committed towards developing the children’s learning in the early years and it is wonderful to see the progress that they have made already this year. Our Early Childhood Programme contributes in a big way to our school and provides our little ones with such a wonderful foundation to learning.

This year, Mathematics continues to be an area for whole school focus with children in each year level expected to achieve the Western Australian Curriculum year level standard. It is essential that Mathematics be as rewarding as we can make it for the children and that they develop a positive attitude towards this learning area to ensure their own success. For Mathematics to make sense to children, they need to know the fundamentals of Mathematics – with basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division recall. Children need to know how to calculate and to know why, when and where to use these calculations to solve everyday problems. Children’s progress in Mathematics is monitored at all year levels from Kindergarten – Year 6 through our School Numeracy Standards. Copies of these are available to parents from your child’s class

Reporting to Parents

Early Years Learning

June

25 Senior Merit Certificates

July

3 Last day of Term 2

Early close every Tuesday at 2.30pm

School Security 1800 177777 9264 4771 9264 4632

2 Reports Issued

NEW SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER

9237 6600

Mathematics

18th June 2020 The Official Newsletter of Wattle Grove Primary School Term 2, Issue 9

teacher. The Numeracy Standards provide a clear understanding as to what children are expected to achieve by the end of this year. Parents are encouraged to provide their children with the necessary support at home. The more support they have in Mathematics the better their progress will be.

The work of cleaners is always important in any school, however, during the COVID -19 period, it has been vital in ensuring a very high level of cleanliness within the school. Our cleaning team have played such a critical role in protecting the health and safety of our school community. This week, we celebrated International Cleaners’ Day and acknowledged the tremendous work that our cleaners do every day. Many of the children prepared notes, poems, drawings and cards for the cleaners and they were all very appreciative of their acknowledgement. Once again many thanks to our wonderful cleaning staff.

Whilst a number of school events have been cancelled this semester due to the Corona Virus restrictions, we have still managed to create some new events in which the children can participate. During the past few weeks, we have been conducting a lunchtime Faction Netball Championship for the children in Year 6. All faction teams have played several rounds and it has been impressive to see the growth in the children’s netball skills. The Grand Final will be conducted next week with the winning team playing the Staff Netball Team!! Additionally, we have also conducted a Year 5 Spelling Bee Competition during lunchtimes and have had an outstanding response from our Year 5 students. The Grand Final will be conducted next week and we are all looking forward to seeing who will be our Year 5 Spelling Bee Champion.

Julie Roberts Principal

Deputy Principal Corner

Learning mathematics creates opportunities for and enriches the lives of all Australians. The Western Australian Curriculum: Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry,

and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built. At Wattle Grove Primary School, a dedicated Numeracy Block is embedded into each school day to provide opportunities for all students to develop and apply their mathematical knowledge and understanding. Alongside the content strands of the curriculum, students engage with mathematics by demonstrating their depth of knowledge through the proficiency strands of; Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. Wattle Grove Primary School is committed to providing our students with the skills and knowledge needed to understand the 'how' and 'why' of mathematics. For further information, and ways to support your child at home, visit https://www.education.wa.edu.au/resources-for-parents Numero Numero® Club will be up and running again each Friday during Term 3. Students in Yr 3-6 are invited to come along and sharpen their Numero® skills and learn some new tricks. Numero® is a great tool for improving the accuracy and speed of mathematical computation skills, along with developing strategic mathematical thinking.

Kelly Peake Deputy Principal

As we come into a change of season and school uniform attire, all children must be in school uniform in accordance with the School Dress Code Policy. As a school, we all work very hard to ensure that our school uniform is maintained throughout each room of the school with the School Board awarding the School Uniform Award to the class with the best representation of the school’s uniform. Parents are asked to please ensure that only dark green and yellow school colours are worn. Dark green scarves, gloves and leggings (only with a skirt) may also be worn at school. No jewellery is to be worn other than a watch, earrings –sleepers or studs, and jewellery of religious or cultural significance. Hair must be neat and out of children’s eyes with hair below shoulder length tied up. No cosmetics are to be worn. The School Dress code:

Fosters and enhances the public image of the school

Ensures students are safely and appropriately dressed for specific school activities

School Events

Mathematics

School Dress Code

International Cleaners’ Day

Encourages equality among students

Assists building school and team spirit

Is cost effective for all parents.

Congratulations to these students who were presented with Merit Certificates in class on 12th June 2020: Kindy Room 1 Gracie, Muhammad, Arnav, Ratanvir Kindy/PP Room 2 Kimaya, Charlie, Elianna, Zion PP Room 3 Logan, Hailey, Logan Kindy Room 4 Ojasvi, Kyle, Elias, Finn, Sreya, Skylar PP Room 5 Matilda, Irene, Krish PP Room 6 James (Kean), Zuha, Ruby PP Room 9 Will, Abbie, Ari PP / Year 1 Room 7 Tayjas, Charles, Grace Year 1 Room 10 Kyen, Vanya, Nida Year 1/2 Room 21 Owen, Neha Year 1 Room 24 Reva, Arjun Year 1 Room 28 Ranbir, Aydan Year 1 Room 30 Shivani, Nathaniel Year 2 Room 16 Ranya, Dhashvanthraj, Tatiana Year 2 Room 19 Jaxon, Liam, Imani Year 2 Room 20 Farrah, Mirac Year 2 Room 33 Ashwin, Charan Year 1/2/3 Room 32 Larissa, Nikki, Laurent Sports Award Surveen, Misha, Reshen LOTE Award Room 24 Music Award Room 32 Values Award Perseverance Jayden Science Award Jovita, Kayden Art Award Room 20

Kindergarten enrolments for 2021 are now available. Application for Enrolment Forms can be downloaded from the school website. Completed Applications, together with all supporting documentation, can be emailed to Wattlegrove.PS@education.wa.edu.au or handed into our office. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications for Kindergarten in 2021 close on Friday, 24 July 2020.

Parents of our current Kindergarten students have received an email to advise it is now time to enrol for Pre-Primary in 2021. Application for Enrolment Forms can be downloaded from the school website. Completed Applications, together with all supporting documentation, can be emailed to Wattlegrove.PS@education.wa.edu.au or handed into our office. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We would appreciate prompt return of these forms. Thank you

Financial support provided by parents has always played an important role in the provision of resources and the school’s capacity to add value to children’s learning experiences. For example, parent voluntary contributions assist schools to provide resources for all classes and can include items such as reading books, puzzles and blocks for the littles ones, maths equipment, paint and craft supplies, dictionaries, atlases, iPad, maths and sports equipment. Each year the School Board sets the contribution amount and for 2020 the schedule is:

Thank you to the many parents who have already paid their school contributions this year. It makes a significant difference and is greatly appreciated.

1 child $60.00

2 children $100.00

3 + children $135.00

Kindergarten 2021

Pre-Primary 2021

Merit Certificates - Junior

School Contributions

Have you downloaded the QKR payment app? This is a safe, electronic way to makes payments for your child’s Voluntary Contributions, Prime Maths book, Year 6 Leavers Shirts, incursions and excursions.

The Canteen will remain closed until further notice.

Uniform shop is still closed until further notice. However, Orders can be placed via www.QuickCliq.com.au

or alternatively you can complete a Uniform Order Form via the School Website.

These forms can be handed into our Administration Office.

Delivery will be to your child’s classroom.

Canteen

Uniform Shop

Visit the www.Quickcliq.com.au Sign up by completing the registration form. Receive a confirmation email with activation link Activate your account and login to the website Add a student and nominate their school Order whenever you like.

Make sure you enter the Family Maths Challenge for your chance to win a prize. Each problem is designed to be completed as a family. Please record how you solved the challenge on a piece of paper and then bring it into school (with your name, class and room number clearly written) and place it in the Maths Box in the front office. A prize will be awarded to the first family drawn from each box with the correct answer. Answers due by 8.45 am on Friday, 26 June 2020.

Junior (K-2) Family Maths Chal-lenge – 2

Ms Peake baked 4 cupcakes. Each cup-cake had 3 chocolates on top. How many chocolates did Ms Peake use altogether? Explain in detail how you found your answer using words, numbers, and/or pictures.

Senior (Yr 3-6) Family Maths Chal-lenge – 2

Mrs McIlwraith has just been shopping. She bought three skirts, two shirts, and two pairs of new shoes. How many days can she go without repeating the same combination of skirt, shirt and shoes? Explain in detail how you found your answer using words, numbers, and/or pictures.

Payment App

Family Maths Challenge

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ZiaraZiaraZiaraZiara Hi my name is Ziara and I am in Room 17 with Miss Balogh. I have attended Wattle Grove Primary School for eight years now. My family is from many different places, my dad is from New Zealand, my mum is from Africa and my brother and sister were born in Perth. My brother is in year one and my little sister was just born. Two of my favourite things to do in my spare time are watching movies and arts and craft projects. Some things I really like about Wattle Grove Primary School are:

The interschool sporting events

The friendly staff and students

The opportunity to become a Student Representative As a Student Representative, I will be a role model to all of my peers. This opportunity will help me become a more confident public speaker. I have a lot of ideas for the school and I cannot wait until I get to share them. As a leader, I will help anyone out in the playground, outside and in the community.

Unisa Unisa Unisa Unisa Hello, my name is Unisa and I am a Year 6 student in Room 17. I have attended Wattle Grove PS for 7 years. My family come from Thailand but I was born in Australia. I have lived in Perth for my entire life. I have 3 siblings;1 brother and 2 sisters. I enjoy reading books and playing a lot of games in my free time. The things I really enjoy about Wattle Grove Primary School are

The students, the teachers and other staff

The high standards and the amazing education

Fun events and activities

Challenging work such as Year Level Challenges

The stunning school in general Things I would hope to achieve when I am a Student Representative are to organise events/ activities, help the younger students when they need assistance, to be the strong voice for the students so I can bring up issues and to advance my leadership skills. These things will really benefit me because they will help me become more confident when running meetings and discussions, speaking in front of a group of students and in front of a huge crowd.

Sohail Sohail Sohail Sohail Greetings, my name is Sohail and I’m in Room 17. I have attended Wattle Grove Primary School for about 8 years. My parents are from Afghanistan, however, I was born in Perth, along with three of my other sisters. I have spent most of my life in Australia. Some of my passions are: playing soccer and aeronautics. I want to become a pilot in the future. The things I really like about Wattle Grove Primary School are the environment because it is always kept clean and nice; I like that WGPS is a very modern school; I also really enjoy the challenging work that the teachers provide, it always makes school very fun! My favourite events at WGPS are the Sports Carnivals, Book Week and Harmony Day; excursions and incursions always bring excitement to all the students. As a Student Representative, I will do all the tasks required to high standard. I hope to

develop my leadership skills and become better at public speaking, running meetings, along with making decisions. I cannot wait to lead the younger students by example and help them when they are in need.

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SamanthaSamanthaSamanthaSamantha Hi my name is Samantha and I am in Room 17 with Ms Balogh. This is my eighth year here at Wattle Grove Primary School. I have lived in Wattle Grove my whole life but my family is from all over the world. I have two older brothers; they are both in high school. When I graduate this year, my eldest brother is going to be graduating from high school. After school I enjoy painting and swimming. My favourite things about Wattle Grove Primary School are:

The school never gives up and always encourages students to keep working hard.

There are always fun events happening like dress up days.

I love all the fundraisers and philanthropy that happens every year. As a Student Representative, I hope to continue to make the school a better place so other students do not have to worry about things. I want to help other students when they are in need and make sure that they always feel happy.

Mevindu Mevindu Mevindu Mevindu Hi my name is Mevindu and I am a student in Room 17. I have been attending Wattle Grove Primary for three years. Both of my parents are from Sri Lanka and I was born there as well. I came to Australia when I was one and a half years old in 2009. I have one brother and he is six years old. My hobbies are playing the piano and riding my bike. I love Wattle Grove Primary School because of:

The clean and safe environment

The friendly and well-mannered staff and students

The excellent education

All the fun and games such as Numero Club, excursions and special days As a Student Representative, I hope to always help solve problems and to organize fundraiser events. Furthermore, I want to bring student concerns to the administration and act as a role model to the younger students.

Jalen Jalen Jalen Jalen Ciao, my name is Jalen and I am ten years old. I have lived in Wattle Grove for my whole life. I started at Wattle Grove Primary School when I was three years old and now I’m in Year 6 with Miss Balogh. My whole family comes from Perth; I have one younger brother. My hobbies are: playing basketball and cricket, reading interesting books and doing science experiments. I play cricket recreationally and I play basketball with the Western Australian Basketball League. The things that I love about Wattle Grove are:

Challenging schoolwork

Many Fundraisers to helps those in need

Fun sport events

Lots of space to play When I become a Student Representative I want to be a part of many fundraisers that will help people in need. I would also like to make sure that the school doesn’t litter so we can help the environment. I aim to ensure that everybody always gets treated fairly and is included in everything.

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AliAliAliAli Ciao, my name is Ali. I am in Room 17 with Ms Balogh. I have been at Wattle Grove Primary School for seven years, this will be my eighth year here. My mum and dad are from Afghanistan. They migrated to Australia about fourteen years ago. I have two brothers and one sister. My sister is the eldest and she is turning fourteen this year. My brothers are both younger than me; one is turning two this year and the other is turning five this year, he is in Kindy. In my free time I like to play soccer. I am so grateful to be at Wattle Grove Primary School. Two of those reasons are: that there are many amazing teachers and the educational standards are very high. As a Student Representative I will:

Increase my confidence and my public speaking abilities.

Become more responsible and accountable.

Create amazing fundraising opportunities. I cannot wait for this fantastic opportunity. I will make sure that I make Wattle Grove Primary School proud.

Jessica Jessica Jessica Jessica I am Jessica and I am in Room 11 with Mrs Lowther. I have been at Wattle Grove Primary School for eight years. I have one brother who is in Year 1 and fabulous parents that both work hard. I really enjoy science and would love to focus on it during my high school education. I have a passion for music but my favourite subject is always Visual Arts. One of the things I really enjoy is seeing such a happy smile on every teacher’s face as I walk through the gates followed by a kind greeting. I am always astonished how everything is so clean and how the cleaners make it seem like it was always like this. I think it is fabulous that we get to conduct our own fundraising in Year Six, it not only helps our society but also is very interesting. To help this school be better I would like to be able to donate learning materials to people who

are less fortunate. I want to do this because I know it is important to have a good education.

Don’t you think it would be extraordinary to have a well educated society?

Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan My name is Jonathan and I am in Room 11 with Mrs. Lowther. I have attended Wattle Grove Primary School for eight years. My parents originally came from Myanmar (Burma) but I was born in Australia and I have been in Australia for 11 years. I don’t have siblings but I have lots of cousins. My hobbies are playing games on my PlayStation 3 or IPad, I like playing with my friends on games. I also enjoy swimming and playing tennis. What I like most about this school is the friendly, helpful staff that care about their students. I have awesome friends in this school. I really enjoy getting work that I think is challenging. I love the delicious meat pies from the canteen and I enjoy parades, dress up days and sports carnivals. As a Student Representative, I would like to improve my public speaking, running meetings and making decisions. I want to provide a strong voice to bring student concerns to the council meetings. I would like to host special events for kids to help them have fun. I will be an extraordinary role model to younger kids so they can be intelligent and mature like me.