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ABN 85 237 812 060 Edition 24 6th August, 2015
Tyner Road, Wantirna South
9801 1900
E-mail [email protected]
Website http://www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au
August Friday 7th Parents’ Association Meeting – 9am in Staffroom Parent Opinion Surveys Due Friday 14th Aussie of the Month Assembly Tuesday 18th Hooptime Yr. 5&6 selected students. Wednesday 19th School Council Meeting 7.30pm Friday 28th Late Stay/Sleepover – Foundation, Yr. 1/2 Students September Friday 11th Aussie of the Month Assembly Wednesday 16th School Council Meeting – 7.30pm Friday 18th Final Day Term 3 – 2.30pm Dismissal
Week 4 at WASPS
We have shivered through another very chilly week at WASPS. The week
started with our T-ball team braving the elements (read further down for
results) and then students meeting the challenges of extreme weather
(inside time) and outdoor play. Never ceases to amaze me though,
no matter how cold it is or how many times we advise the children
– some still insist on running around in shorts and t-shirts.
WASPS T-ball Results!
Congratulations to Jarrod, Ari, Sione , Koyla, Daniel, James, Izayah, Elijah and
George for braving the elements to play four magnificent games. Our team
finished 3rd overall which was a fabulous result. I would like to also thank
and congratulations to Miss K, who also braved the elements to offer her
words of wisdom and encouragement to the team from the side line.
Parent Opinion Surveys
Please note that the Parent Opinion Surveys are due back to the office
tomorrow (Friday August 7th). Thank you to the families who have taken the
time to fill in the survey and provide feedback to ensure our school
continues to grow and meet the needs of our community.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the office on 9801
1900.
Earn and Learn with Woolworths
Please remember to collect your stickers to support the school to
continue to build our learning resources. It is beneficial to have
the stickers on a sticker sheet, however if you are unable to access one bring
you stickers along and place them in the box at the office.
‘Ye Olde Orchard Fair’
Although we are a few months away, the wheels
are certainly in motion. Thanks to Sally, Bridget
and their band of helper’s things are well and truly
prepared for another successful event. In the next
few weeks class teachers will be seeking your
support to act as Parent Rep for your class stall, fill
positions on the class roster and seek items for the
class hampers. The Parent Rep role requires you
to liaise with teachers and parents to ensure the success of your class stall,
seek support and supplies (if necessary) for your class stall and assist on the
day to ensure smooth operation of the stall. Please look for information to
come home in relation to these requests.
Welcome back Mr Mac!
We would like to extend a huge welcome back to Mr Mac! Many students
have noted his absence and look forward to hearing the wonderful stories he
will have to share while walking around on yard duty.
I wish to thank everyone that has supported the smooth transition to
commencing Term 3 and the support that has been offered to me throughout
the past 3 weeks as Acting Principal.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Keep Smiling
Kerri
Please note families with students in Grades Prep to Grade 4. Curriculum programs will need to be paid in full by the end of term 3 for your child’s attendance to the swimming program and end of year movie.
Lyndall & Deb
WASPS NEST ROSTER Saturday 8th Jennings Family (Foundation A)
Sunday 9th Turner Family (5/6B)
ROSTER
Monday 10th Kerri Giles/Rachel Littlechild Wednesday 12th Karen Temple/Michelle Harding
This week at The Hive we
On Wednesday we decided to go to the
multipurpose room. We enjoyed some free
play, building obstacle courses from foam
blocks. At the end we played a game of
veggie salad together!
On Tuesday we braved the cold for a bit,
heading out to the big kids playground. We
played basketball, soccer and tiggy before
coming back to the Hive for hot chocolate!
On Monday we stayed inside and created
beautiful pictures using coloured rice and
PVA. Some of us also started their own
mini Hive disco in the games room!
On Wednesday we’re heading down to the hard courts for a game of Ship, shark, Shore or Octopus. We’ll also
have some free play on the playground and oval.
On Monday we’re washing our hands and working together to bake
something yummy to eat. We’ll be working together to make some tasty chocolate pudding in the Hive kitchen.
On Friday we’ll be putting on our creative caps and getting in the art
room to create some beautiful candle holders. We’ll also be going outside for some free play on the little kids
playground.
On Tuesday it is kids choice day! We’ll take a vote and see who wants to get outside for some group games or free play, do some cooking or get into the art room to create something
special.
On Thursday we’ll get moving playing
some group games together in the
multipurpose room or on the hard
courts. We’ll take turns suggesting
games and vote to see what we want
to play together.
For more information on the Hive OSHC Program please call, text,
email us New phone no: 0421 250 881
Email: [email protected]
Coming up next week:
Parent’s Association
Earn & Learn – It’s Back!!!
Keep collecting your Woolies stickers!!! Our school gets great rewards from participating in this initiative and it costs absolutely nothing so keep those stickers coming! You can put your stickers in the collection box in the office foyer. Thanks for your support!!
“Ye Olde Orchard Fair” – Class Stalls
Classes will be receiving some communication from your teachers about your class stall. The list of stalls this year is as follows: Preps - Plant Stall Preps – Strawberries & Chocolates Preps – Lob-a-choc 1/2 A – Second Hand Books & Toys 1/2 B – Slushies and Fairy Floss and Ice-creams and Drinks 1/2 C – Devonshire Teas 3/4 A - Cake Stall 3/4 B – Ring Toss (Ring-a-Bottle) 5/6 A – Lucky Tubs & Show Bags 5/6 B – Canteen 5/6 C – Trash & Treasure
If you would like to be involved in helping your child’s class run their stall, please let the class teacher know.
Next Parent’s Association Meeting Our next Meeting is THIS Friday 7th August at 9am in the Staffroom. All welcome.
Division T-Ball Finals Well done to our T-Ball Team and their coach, Ms. Kalbitzer who participated in the Knox Division finals on Monday. Well Done – Jarrod, Sione, Izayah, Daniel, Kolya, James, George, Ari and Elijah. Thanks to James Keam for attending to help coach our Team. The weather conditions were horrible with our boys having to field in hail, rain and temperatures around 6 degrees. The Boys played Knox Central PS in the play off for the Grand final and despite a slow start finished strongly, but were defeated 21 -14 runs. We then had a very strong game against Karoo PS and won 17 – 12. A great effort Boys – we are proud of you all! Hooptime Could all Hooptime permission slips please be returned, preferably by this Friday please. Practise is held at recess and lunchtime on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Term 3 Dates 18th August Hooptime, Dandenong Stadium. 9th September Grade 5 / 6 Summer Sports day 1 Nicola Tuohey PE and Sport
Level 5/6 writing program
In level 5/6 we have been exploring literary techniques to add imagery to our
writing. We have been learning about metaphors, similes, personification,
alliteration, hyperbole, ononmatapoeia and idioms. Below is an example of a
student’s writing piece that demonstrates many of these techniques. Can you
find the examples?
This piece of writing was written in a Big Write session with a narrative stimulus
that incorporated our Big Idea for this term, Survival.
At the bottom of the ocean lies a story untold….
Who was on the ship?
Where were they going?
What was the catastrophe that sunk the ship?
Were there any survivors?
Let the story unfold…..
I hope you enjoy the story.
Overboard written by Carla 5/6 C
Elliot tried to steady himself on the railing, but his efforts were in vain. The
waves roared and pushed him back down. He spluttered and gasped for air,
water flowing through his nose, making his throat burn.
His chest heaved in pain, his face wet with saltwater, rain and tears. He sobbed
and screamed, but he couldn’t hear himself over the whistling wind that made
his ears ache.
The waves crashed from all sides, rocking the boat like a mother with her baby’s
cradle. The wind came in a harsh, never-ending gust. The air and sea together
were tyrants, and the boat was its prisoner.
He pulled himself up again and crawled towards the mast, clinging on like it was
its lifeline. He struggled to grasp onto the slippery pole, but he managed.
Barrels and debris shot towards him like bullets, slashing at him like whips,
slicing his skin like knives. Blood rushed in his ears as the salt water gushed
down the wounds, blood and water flowing down like waterfalls.
His grip on the mast loosened and the wind-growing stronger and fiercer by the
second – pushed him back, his back hitting the wooden railings with a loud thud
and he swore he heard something snap.
Water flowed through in large, hard surges, stronger than before, clawing at
him, trying to convince him that his efforts were futile and to just jump, and that
no matter how much he prayed, the winds would throw him.
He gripped onto the railing, knuckles turning white, splinters digging into his
bleeding palms, blood staining the wood.
That’s when the railing broke.
He toppled over, but still managed to grip onto the ship – he would not die, he
told himself. Then again. Then again, until he knew it wasn’t true – but he would
not die this way!
But it was useless. His fingers were slippery from the blood and water.
He plunged deep into the ocean.
The breath was knocked straight out of his lungs, burning him on the inside, no
matter how cold the water was. The tyrants had won.
And, as his sight faded and the void took over, he slipped his burning eyes shut
and thought the same one line his crew mates had yelled over and over.
Man overboard.
Learning about
Capacity in Prep
B!
Last week in Prep B our busy little WASPS
were busy learning about Capacity.
Our heads were down, our brains were
focused and we were discovering a bucketful
of things!
We used water, rice, counters, blocks and
beads to determine the capacity of many
different containers and objects.
We also used some most important words
including: full, half full, half empty and
empty.
We had cupfuls of fun!
Dear Students,
The Commonwealth Bank are now running a new competition for Term 3. There are many rewards and prizes to be won. For details about this competition please read the pamphlet below.
Please remember that WEDNESDAY is our banking day.
If any families would like to start banking or have questions regarding banking, please come and see us on a Wednesday morning or send us an email, [email protected]
Keep saving, Ebony Jackson (School Banking Coordinator)
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