ABN 85 237 812 060 Edition 9 30th March 2017 Tyner Road, Wantirna South 9801 1900 E-mailwantirna.south.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website http://www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au March Friday 31 st April Tuesday 18 th Thursday 20 th Friday 21 st Tuesday 25 th Wednesday 26 th May Tuesday 9 th Wednesday 10 th Thursday 11 th Wednesday 17 th Friday 19 th Monday 22 nd Tuesday 23 rd Thursday 25 th Lunch 1pm 1.40pm (Lunch Orders Available) Final Assembly 1.50pm Final Day Term 1 2.30pm Finish Term 2 Commences House Cross Country Championship 11.30am 1.30pm Aussie Assembly Parent s Association Meeting 7pm (location to tba) ANZAC Day Public Holiday District Athletics Carnival School Council Meeting 7.00pm NAPLAN- Language Conventions & Writing (Gr 3 & 5 students) NAPLAN Reading (Gr 3 & 5 students) NAPLAN Numeracy (Gr 3 & 5 students) School Council Meeting 7.00pm District Cross Country Aussie Assembly Education Week Commences Grandparents Concert Open Night Open Morning Literacy Learning Live
Congratulations Miss Paton Miss Paton is getting married Yes Miss Paton is getting married to Trent on Sunday. On behalf of our school community, we all wish Bec and Trent a long, happy and healthy life together full of fun and loving times. We know that they will both have a fabulous day on Sunday at their wedding with family and friends. Easter Hamper Our Student Representative Council have organised an Easter Hamper to be drawn at our final assembly tomorrow. Tickets for the hamper are 50 cents each or 3 for $1.00. Members of our Student Representative Council are selling tickets before and after school each day at the front of the school. All monies raised by the raffle will go to support the Good Friday Appeal and the Royal Children s Hospital. Hot Cross Buns Many thanks to Teresa Heard and Lee-Ann Verberne for co-ordinating the Easter Hot Cross Bun drive. A big thank you to all the parents and staff who purchased Hot Cross Buns. No doubt, they won t last long over the holiday/easter break. Heat Bears Many thanks to Karen Temple who co-ordinated the purchase and selling of the Heat Bears. We had a great response to the Bears and now with the weather is beginning to turn, they will no doubt get lots of use. Leadership Day On Monday our School Captains, Maddie and Cohen attended a Leadership Conference at the Convention Centre with 4,000 other students. The students had the opportunity to hear from inspiring leaders and engage in team building activities.
Both Maddie and Cohen returned to school so enthusiastic about their role as School Captains but also the endless opportunities we can create when we all work together. Many thanks to Karen Temple for taking Maddie and Cohen to the conference. Staff Car Park Named Spaces Each year, we sell off two car parking spaces as a fundraiser for the school. Please note that these spaces are to be kept vacant at all times. If you need to park in the staff car park to pick up a sick child, please park in the disabled park near the Multipurpose Room. Assembly Friday Tomorrow our assembly will begin at 1.50p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room. At tomorrow s assembly, one student from each grade will receive the Principal s Award. Our dance groups will also perform along with some special items. We look forward to seeing everyone at assembly tomorrow. End of Term Where does the time go? It only seems like yesterday that our Prep students started school. It has been such an exciting term of teaching and learning with all students giving of their best both in and out of the classroom. May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a fantastic holiday and Easter break. Please be safe over the break and we look forward to seeing everyone back safe and sound on Tuesday 18 th April. Have a great holiday and Easter everyone. Go Tigers!!! Wayne Macdonald Principal
OFFICE NEWS... Late Arrivals Please remember to sign your child in at the office if they are late for school. If your child will not be attending school on any day, please either call the office on 9801 1900 or email drake.debra.aa@edumail.vic.gov.au Lyndall & Deb PARENT S ASSOCIATION The Parent s Association has had a busy term and we would like to thank all the families who generously gave their time without you we would not have been able to run the events we did. Special thanks to Lee-Anne & Teresa for running the Hot Cross Bun drive, Karen for organising the Heat Bears, Eve for coordinating the Twilight Sports BBQ and to EVERYONE who helped at the Bunnings BBQ! Next term we will be turning our focus to putting together the school fete. If anyone is interested in joining the fete planning committee please come along to the first PA meeting for next term on Friday 21 st April @ 7pm at one of our committee member s house more information available at the office. Next Meeting Friday 21 st April at 7pm (venue to be advised).
FERNTREE GULLY COMMUNITY CENTRE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 3 April to 12 April 10am 11:30am or 1pm 2:30pm. 3 July to 14 July 10am 11:30 am or 1pm 2:30pm. $14.50 per child per session and includes all materials. Bookings for all workshops can be made by phoning the Centre Office on 9758 9180. Activities are:- Pottery Hand Building For children from 5 years upwards. Monday, 3rd April; Wednesday, 5th April and Friday, 7th April. Kids can make Tea Cups and Saucers or Pinch Pot Monsters. Monday, 10th April and Wednesday, 12th April. Kids can make Hen on a Nest or a Wall Planter. Pottery On the Wheel For children from 9 years upwards. Tuesday, 4th April and Tuesday, 11th April. All children must bring a towel, and long hair is to be tied back.
PARENTS FOR BREAKFAST IN THE HIVE This week we invited our families to join the children in our Before School Care Program for breakfast! We have a variety of menu items for breakfast throughout the week and the parents have been treated to some yummy breakfasts this week such as Raisin Toast, Bacon & Eggs, Yoghurt & Berries, Baked Beans and Pancakes. Thank-you to all those families who were able to join us for breakfast this week. The children have really loved being able to share with you what they get up to when at Before School Care. We are hoping to hold a breakfast week each term keep a look out for the next dates! We have had a fantastic term and look forward to the exciting Vacation Care Program that is coming up. Spaces are filling fast, with some days fully booked out! If you haven t already booked in please do ASAP For more information on the Hive OSHC Program please call, text or email us Phone no: 0421 250 881 Email: oshc@wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au
Prep to Grade 2 have been busy this term learning many new words and phrases in the Indonesian Language. We have learnt many new songs and facts about Indonesia. Listed below are some of the new words Preps have learnt during Term 1. Numbers Greetings satu one Selamat pagi Good morning. dua two Selamat siang Good afternoon tiga three Selamat sore Good evening empat four Selamat malam Good Afternoon. lima five Sampai Jumpa Good bye enam six Nama saya. My Name is tujuh seven Terima Kasih Thank you delapan eight Sama -sama Your Welcome sembilan sepuluh nine ten Boleh saya ke kamar kecil May I go to the toilet Colours putih white cokelat brown hitam black ungu purple biru blue abu-abu grey hijau green merah red kuning yellow Merah muda grey jingga orange Warna-warna colours Ibu Baxter
Cross Country The House Cross Country Championships will be held on the first Thursday of next term, the 20 th April between 11.30am and 1.30pm. All students are reminded to wear their House colours on that day. Parents, if you can volunteer some time to assist us with the running of this event, please complete the form below and return it to the office by tomorrow, Friday 31 st March or email me directly on tuohey.nicola.j@edumail.vic.gov.au Dates for Term 1 and 2 20 th April House Cross Country 26 th April District Athletics Knox 19 th May District Cross Country Knox 2 nd June Division Cross Country Nicola Tuohey PE and Sport --------------------------------------------------------- W Wantirna South Primary School Prep Yr 6 House Cross Country Championships. On Thursday the 20 th of April from 11.30 am 1.30pm, all Students will be participating in the House Cross Country Championships. In order to safely run this event 6 Parent Helpers are needed: Please email the following details to tuohey.nicola.j@edumail.vic.gov.au or contact the office if you are able to help. Child s Name/Class Mobile
SCHOOL BANKING PROGRAM Each time a student makes a deposit into their Youthsaver account through School Banking, they receive a silver Dollarmites Token. Once 10 Tokens are collected, they can be redeemed for one of the exciting reward items. Two items are made available each term. Students also receive a certificate when they reach certain savings milestones. 2017 Reward Items - Cyber Handball Term 1 Colour Change Markers Term 1 3D Chalk Set Term 2 Tablet Case Term 2 Smiley Emoji Keyring Term 3 Volt Handball Term 3 Pencil + Tech Case Term 4 Epic Earphones Term 4 To redeem a reward, students must cut out the corresponding coupon from the Rewards Card and hand it in at school along with their 10 silver Dollarmites Tokens.
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