May 15th, 2024
'The Puggle Post'
OUR SCHOOL VISION:
"Wandong Primary School...Making a difference by developing confident, independent and resilient learners who strive for personal excellence."
What's on What's Due
| May | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 15th | Susan Mclean Cybersafety Staff & Parent Session 3.30pm - 5.30pm |
| Thursday 16th | Education Week - Classroom Visits (Families Welcome) Grades 1 - 6 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm Foundation from 3pm -3:30pm |
| Friday 17th | Education Week - Science Fair - All Day |
| Friday 24th | Working Bee - 1/2T, 3/4E & 3/4M 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Friday 24th | Second Hand Uniform Sale - 3pm - 3.45pm $5 per item - Cash only |
| Friday 24th | The Compass Award - Consent and payment due today |
| Sunday 26th | Pizza Day - Orders close today -Use date of 6th June to order in compass |
| Sunday 26th | National Sorry Day |
| Monday 27th - Friday 31st | Reconciliation Week |
| Thursday 30th | 2024 Foundation Cook book - Ordering closes today |
| Friday 31st | 2024 Foundation Cook book - Order using this date. |
| JUNE | 2024 |
| Monday 3rd | Curriculum Day - No Students – If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Tuesday 4th | Professional Practice Day - If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Wednesday 5th | Grade 3/4 Wellbeing Incursion - Consent and payment due today |
| Thursday 6th | Pizza Day |
| Monday 10th | Kings Birthday Holiday |
| Friday 14th | Working Bee - FM, 1/2M & 5/6F 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Wednesday 19th | NMR Cross Country - Selected students only |
| Thursday 20th | Grade 3/4 Wellbeing Incursion |
| Wednesday 26th | Three Way Conferences - Alternate Day - If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Friday 28th | Last Day Term 2 |
| JULY | 2024 |
| Monday 15th | First Day Term 3 |
| Monday 15th - Friday 19th | NAIDOC Week |
| AUGUST | 2024 |
| Monday 12th - Friday 16th | National Science Week in 2024 |
| Thursday 15th | Working Bee - FS, 1/2H & 5/6C 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Monday 19th | Launch Pad Program For Parents - Special evening for those with a submitted application 6pm - 7pm |
| Monday 19th - 23rd August | Book Week 2024 - Reading is Magic |
| Wednesday 28th | Father's Day Stall |
| Thursday 29th | Father's Day Stall - Catch up day |
| SEPTEMBER | 2024 |
| Wednesday 4th | Foundation Water Safety Program - Consent due |
| Monday 9th - Friday 13th | Foundation Water Safety Program |
| Friday 13th | Working Bee - FA, 1/2G, 5/6E 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| OCTOBER | 2024 |
| NOVEMBER | 2024 |
| Friday 1st | Foundation Day Camp - Consent and payment due today |
| Friday 1st | Grade 1/2 Camp - Consent and payment due today |
| Friday 1st | Grade 3/4 Camp - Consent and payment due today |
| Friday 1st | Grade 5/6 Camp - Consent and payment due today |
| Monday 4th | Curriculum Day - No Students – If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Friday 8th | Working Bee - FC, 1/2W & 5/6B 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th | Grade 3/4 Camp - Log Cabin Camp |
| Friday 22nd | Foundation Day Camp |
| Monday 25th -Tuesday 26th | Grade 1/2 Camp - Overnight Camp "Camp Weekaway" |
| Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th | Grade 5/6 Camp - The Ranch |
| DECEMBER | 2024 |
| Monday 2nd | Professional Practice Day (Student Free) - If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Tuesday 3rd | Whole School Colour Run Day @ L B Davern |
| Friday 6th | Working Bee - 1/2L, 3/4G & 3/4B 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Staffing Update
Mrs Elliott is taking Long Service Leave for the last five weeks of next term, not the four I mentioned in a previous newsletter. Ms Yarni will be replacing her for this period of time and Ms Domino will be taking our PE session in F-2. We know this will be a wonderful arrangement for all our children.
I want express the massive amount of gratitude to all our children, families and staff this week. I’ve watched the news, seen on social media and witnessed the stress on colleagues as they face staffing shortages to the point of class and school closure. I’m forever thankful for our children who have rolled into their split rooms seamlessly with positivity, our staff who continue to take on above extra to support and accommodate, then to our families who have been a massive encouragement day in and day out. THANK YOU!
Walk to School Day
Thank you to everyone who made our ‘Walk to School Day’ last week such a success. We think it was the biggest yet! Despite what we thought was going to be a very wet walk, it was actually a stunning morning. It was awesome to see our children being active and walking or riding into school. Thank you to our community for supporting this great initiative.
Celebrate Education Week with Us:
Classroom Visits & Mad For Science Day!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting line-up of events for the upcoming 2024 Victorian Education Week, highlighting the wonders of learning and the joys of science! This special week is a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together, celebrate our students’ achievements, and explore the fascinating world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Classroom Visits (families welcome) – Thursday, 16th May
Mark your calendars for Thursday 16th May, between 2:30-3:30pm, as we invite all families to step into our classrooms and share in the learning journey of our students.
This is a unique chance for two parents or special guests per student to witness firsthand the incredible work our students have been doing. Please note, our Foundation classrooms will have a slightly adjusted schedule, welcoming guests from 3:00-3:30pm, to ensure our youngest learners enjoy this experience without feeling overwhelmed.
Mad For Science Day (students only) – Friday, 17th May
Get ready to be amazed on Friday 17th May, as our school transforms into a vibrant hub of scientific exploration for Mad for Science Day! This day is dedicated to sparking a love for STEM through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. Students will be grouped in mixed ages, encouraging not only learning across different levels but also fostering new friendships and social connections. Highlights of Mad for Science Day include:
- Hands-On STEM Experiences: From intriguing science experiments to innovative technology projects and engineering challenges, there will be a wealth of activities designed to captivate students’ imaginations and inspire collaborative problem-solving.
- Special Science Incursion: Each year level will enjoy an awe-inspiring science show in the school hall, featuring demonstrations that are simply too spectacular to be confined to a classroom setting. This show promises to deliver those “WOW” moments, showcasing the magic and excitement of science in a way that’s accessible and entertaining for all ages. Best of all, the cost of this incursion is fully covered for every student, ensuring that everyone can participate in the fun.
As we celebrate Education Week and the wonders of STEM, we look forward to welcoming our students’ families and special guests into our school community. This is a wonderful opportunity to support and encourage our young learners, showcasing the importance of education and the endless possibilities that come with a curiosity for the world around us.
We can’t wait to share this educational celebration with our students and families!
Education Support Day
Every day, education support staff work to keep our schools running, support our students to learn and our teachers to teach. At our school, our education support staff are the friendly faces in the office, and the support staff in classrooms and we consider ourselves extremely lucky to have such wonderful staff here at Wandong.
For me, I can absolutely guarantee that I couldn’t do my job without their support, professionalism and sheer hard work. Thank you legends 😊 Please reach out to our ES and give a simple thank you. It is important that these precious people know that we see them and know how much they are appreciated.
Mother’s Day Stall
Thank you to our wonderful helpers for all their work in enabling this to take place last week. There were lots of lovely gifts for sale, and plenty of friendly faces to help our students make their choices. A huge shoutout to our wonderful PAFA team on another fabulous community event.
WELLBEING
SEW in Grade 1/2 G
In Grade 1 / 2, our students have been learning to understand that we all have a variety of skills and strengths. Our individual qualities are what make us unique! First, we spoke about how our preferences may be similar or different from those of our peers. Next, the students shared their interested and openly listened to others. Finally, we had a wonderful time working together to identify and understand our own interests and engaging in our classmates interests and preferences.
NOTICES
Office Hours :- 8:30am until 3:55pm
Picking Up Children – Please help our admin team!
IMPORTANT – Mobile Phone/Watch/Device Policy
In 2020, DET introduced strict restrictions on the use of any device with access to a cellular system, with or without a physical connection to a network. Where students bring a device of this type to school, it MUST be placed in secure storage at the office.
IMPORTANT – Student Information
It is very important we have up-to-date information for all students. Please check Compass and update current home & email addresses, phone numbers & medical details.
Reminder:
Hats must be worn throughout term one & term four outside. If your child has taken their hat home, please make sure it’s brought back to school.
Uniform Orders
****Please remember to order a bag for smaller orders & for larger orders select two.
If you order a bag, the order can be placed in your child’s or siblings’ tub for convenience. If not, you will need to supply a bag or make arrangements to collect your order.
COMPASS – CANTEEN UNIFORM ORDERING
When ordering uniforms through Compass, use Canteen. See below for how to order
Going paperless will reduce waste & conserve our natural resources.
Please Note:
Select the following day as your order date if the current date is closed, even if it’s a weekend!
Log into the Compass App.
Select more at bottom of screen.
Click on the Canteen button.
Select Place Order at bottom of screen.
Select Student.
Select Date. (Will have to select next date if current date is cut off)
Select sitting e.g. Uniform
Click on item you require e.g Short Sleeve Polo.
Select how many you want and then select the size.
Add to cart.
Repeat for other items e.g. Bomber Jacket.
View Cart
Proceed to Checkout or create another order.
Parking in the church carpark
Uniform Orders
****Please Note: Select the following day as your order date if the current date has closed, even if it’s a weekend!
****Please remember to select a bag on the form for your purchase, as we are now plastic free. If you don’t select a bag, you will need to make arrangements to collect your order from the office.
PAFA
Next Meeting: 12th June 2024
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