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Edition 2 4th February 2021

16 Tyner Road, Wantirna South 9801 1900

Out of School Hours Program 0421 250 881

Email [email protected]

Website http://www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au

ABN 85 237 812 060

Our School Values - Respect – Acknowledging the rights and opinions of others and valuing others for who they

are. Inclusion – Being accepting of others and providing a sense of belonging. Care – Show consideration for the

well-being of yourself, others and the world in which we live. Honesty – Being truthful. Responsibility – Being

reliable and accountable for your attitudes and behaviours.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Here we are the end of week 2, amazing how time flies!

We hope you have had a wonderful week. In the early days of the year, it is

important for us to know our community. Therefore, this report will focus on

introducing our Student Leaders for 2021. As the year unfolds it is anticipated that

we will see and hear more from them. Before we introduce the leadership team,

there is a bit of business to consider.

At the beginning of each year it is important to remind families of protocols and

processes that occur within the school system. Please read below to gain an

understanding of these important reminders:

Annual privacy – Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and

parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by

law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy

(https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/schoolsprivacypolicy.aspx).

Please take time to remind yourself of the school’s privacy policy and collection

statement, found on our website https://wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au/about-us

For more information about privacy, see: Schools’ Privacy Policy – Information

for parents (https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/Schools-Privacy-Policy-

informaiton. This information is available in nine community languages.

Before handing over to the students I wish to advise that in the next couple of weeks

we will be circulating information seeking parent support to help our community

continue to grow and thrive. We will be seeking representatives for Parents

Association and for School Council. If you are interested in any of these roles or

would like to have a chat about what the role entails please come and see me. Come

along to our first PA meeting for 2021 in the staffroom at 6.15pm next Tuesday

March 9th.

Now it’s time to introduce our student leaders for 2021:

School Captains

Hi! My name is Hisa and I’m School Captain for 2021. This year I would love to

make some sort of legacy and start working on the friendship seat. A little bit about

me, in my spare time I like to cook.

My name is Rohan and this year I am really elated to be your 2021 School Captain.

In my spare time I like mostly playing basketball and also playing video games with

my friends. Something I aim to do this year as School Captain is get solar panels on

the school roof and also have some more school sporting events.

Sports Captains

Hi I’m Tahlia, I love running and basically any form of sports. I’m looking forward

to being Sports Captain in 2021 and getting to help Wantirna South Primary School

in any way I can.

Hi my name is Mitch and I am the Sports Captain for 2021 and I really like sports

so I am very happy with my position. I play 2 sports footy and basketball. My goal

for this year is to do a sports day every term. Thank you.

House Captains

Knox

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Alex and I am 2021 Knox House

Captain. I want to help by doing more fundraising to earn more money for the

school. My goal is to help as much as I can this year.

Hi I’m Eliza. I’m Knox House Captain for 2021. I’m looking forward to working

with all Knox house and having good ideas for the year. I like playing basketball

and LOVE sports. I can’t wait to work with everyone. I want to push myself to be

creative and an organised leader.

Wallace

Hello my name is Leah, this year I would like to become more confident, and get

Wallace a win as we haven’t won in ages. I like playing sports and music as I play

the French horn and the piano. I also like swimming.

Hi my name is Ellie and I am Wallace House Captain for 2021. Something I would

like to do this year is set up a fundraiser for the school and raise a bit of money for

the school. I have always wanted to get a leadership role and I hope I will do well.

I would like to help out in any way possible and I want to give back to the school.

Tyner

Hi my name is Noah and I am one of the Tyner House Captains for 2021. I am

looking forward to Twilight Sports and other sports events. I enjoy doing sports.

My goals as Tyner House Captain is to create more opportunities so everyone can

have a go and have fun.

Hi I’m Mackenzie, and I’m the 2021 Tyner House Captain. I love to play netball,

footy and cricket. I have some goals that I would like to achieve with are: doing a

good house chant, running with preps during Cross Country and helping people with

nerves. I want to be a great role model for Tyner.

Duggan

Hi my name is Rae and I am Duggan House Captain and I would like to help Duggan

out and make a good chant. I like playing basketball, footy and I like going for bike

rides. I hope Duggan wins.

Hi my name is Josh and I am Duggan House Captain for the year 2021. I enjoy

playing Fortnite with friends. I would like to create more fundraisers for the school

to buy more sports equipment so we can play an extended variety of sports.

SAT Captains

What’s up guys! I’m Mahlia and the SAT Captain for 2021. I love watching Anime

and making an impact on the world. For the school I would like to really embrace

mental health support. As the SAT Captain role is based around wellbeing I want to

do that job to the fullest. I would also like to promote fundraisers and donate the

money to the Royal Children’s Hospital to give back for saving my brother’s life.

But then again, I want to make the school happy and make 2021 a happy recovery

from 2020.

Hi my name is Logan. I am 11 years old and I am the SAT Captain. I want to

introduce the ideas of others that want to improve our school. My personal goal is

to become a better public speaker.

Buzz Captains

Hi my name is Maanav. I love to cook at school and like to play more outside. I

really like the idea of Buzz Captain role. I like to cook a lot of new stuff this year.

Hi my name is Olivia. I am the Buzz Captain. I like to help out in the kitchen. This

is a great opportunity for me to improve my cooking skills. Sometimes you might

see me riding my bike with my brother Timothy. I hope I do my best.

Environmental Captains

Hi my name is Ava. I’m the Environmental Captain for 2021. I would like to help

the environment in any way I can. I love watching AFL and basketball. I also love

riding my bike.

I’m Angus and I’m the Environment Captain for 2021. What I want to do to help

the school is plan rubbish pick up days where the whole school picks up rubbish.

My favourite thing to do is ride on my scooter. My personal goal is to become a

better speaker to people and in a crowd of people.

Arts Captains

Hi my name is Dusty and I am Art Captain for WaSPS. I love art and music. I am

really looking forward to the Art Captain role for WaSPS. My goal is to get better

at art and to also put my hand up to help more.

Hi I’m Jade and I am the Art Captain. I love reading and doing art. This year I want

to help students at WaSPS enjoy art more and to make them think it isn’t a waste of

time doing art.

Performing Art Captains

Hi my name is Cullen. I’m 11 and I’m your Performing Art Captain for 2021. I like

music and Anime and I would like to help the school be happier by helping the

production. And at lunch time run drama lessons and maybe do a little skit every

term at assembly.

Hello my name is Imogen, I am the Performing Arts Captain for 2021! 😊 I really

like animals and music and I am so excited to be Performing Arts Captain for 2021.

My goal for 2021 is to be able to speak in front of people, learn piano, guitar and

violin.

ICT Captains

Hi my name is Oliver and I am the ICT Captain with James and it is our job to make

sure that the microphones are working and show on the projector what the teacher

wants on the screen. My goal is to make sure everything is working.

Hey, I’m James, one of the 2 ICT Captains. I would like to help set up fundraisers

to improve the school facilities, or even something as small as nets for the soccer

goals. THAT would definitely save the frustration of chasing balls down the ditch

when you score for kids later to come.

As you can see we have a very passionate and dedicated young group of people

ready to take responsibility for their role and lead the school in 2021. We will be

seeing regular updates from them in the weekly newsletter.

This week an information pack was made available to all families. There were

forms on Compass to complete and return as needed. The welcome letter with the

list of staff emails was provided along with the Important Dates we have available

at this point in time. Please make sure you continue to check Compass and the

Newsletter as these are our main forms of communications. Dates for term 1

include:

Monday February 8th - Year 6 students head to Briar’s Camp.

Wednesday February 10th – Year 5 students head to Briar’s Camp, year 6

students return.

Friday February 12th – year 5 students return from Briar’s Camp.

Wednesday February 17th – School Council 7pm.

Friday February 19th – Foundations Family Picnic.

Tuesday February 23rd – Parent Teacher sharing discussions (not academic).

Wednesday February 24th – Parent Teacher sharing discussions (not

academic).

Friday February 26th – District Swimming Carnival.

Friday March 5th – Pupil Free Day – professional learning for staff.

Monday March 8th – Labour Day Public holiday.

Wednesday March 10th – WaSPS House Carnival (was Twilight Sports) –

2pm start.

Wednesday March 17th – School Photo Day.

Tuesday March 23rd – The Resilience Project webinar for families.

Thursday April 1st – Last day of Term 1.

Monday April 19th – Proposed Curriculum (Pupil Free) day – to be

confirmed.

Tuesday April 20th - Students commence Term 2.

We are excited with each week that unfolds as we have a sense of WaSPS normality

returning. Please feel free to contact at any time, the door is always open.

“Smiles are great investments,

the more you collect the better you feel.”

Enjoy a wonderful weekend. Keep smiling!

Kerri Emonson

Principal

WASPS Wellbeing News

It has been wonderful to see our students returning to school,

filled with enthusiasm and enjoying time reconnecting with

their peers and teachers.

We are proud to be partnering with The Resilience

Project again this year which will see students

participate in weekly Wellbeing lessons, as well as

continuing a daily focus on the four key pillars of the

program; Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and

Emotional Literacy.

Parent Webinar Please keep Tuesday the 23rd March free in your diaries, as The Resilience

Project Parent Webinar will be taking place. I will provide you with more details as I

receive them.

Emotional Literacy This involves our ability to label our emotions as we experience them.

Labelling them helps us to manage our emotions (soften negative emotions and find

positive emotions). People who are able to express their feelings in healthy ways are also

more likely to have resilience and coping skills.

At this time of the year, our children are often

experiencing the many different emotions that change

often brings. Through modelling and teaching, adults

play a significant role in helping children develop their

emotional literacy.

If you are interested in finding out more about how you

can support your children with identifying and managing

their emotions, the following article from Kidshelpline

has some great tips: https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/helping-kids-identify-and-express-feelings

Have a wonderful week!

Katreen McCoy

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

The CSEF is an annual payment ($125 per year for Primary School students) to the

school to be used towards camps, sports and/or excursion expenses for the

benefit of the eligible student.

The CSEF is paid directly to the school and will be allocated by the school towards

camps sports and/or excursion costs for the student.

CSEF Eligibility

To be eligible* for the fund, a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a

registered Government or non-government Victorian primary or secondary

school must:

On the first day of Term 1, or

On the first day of Term 2;

a) Be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act

2004, that is, be a holder of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible

Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC)

holder, or

b) Be a temporary foster parent, and;

c) Submit an application to the school before June 2021.

*A special consideration eligibility category also exists. For more information,

see: www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

If you are new to the school or your circumstances have changed and you fit the

above criteria and wish to apply for CSEF, please call at the office to collect a

form.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE

What’s the News? ....

As we have commenced a new year in the Hive, our team of wonderful

educators have started to revamp the service and incorporate a new

activities based around feedback from our January Vacation program. On Wednesday afternoon educators Hannah, Maggie and

Ashlyn we excited to take our first “Work Out Wednesday” session in

After School Care. The children were full of laughter watching our educators being actively involved in the program. Not only will you be hearing about some great new activities hitting the

program in the coming weeks but the Hive itself will be looking a little different with some new displays. This year we are focused on gaining more feedback from our families and children to develop an exciting and stimulating program at the Hive. Kind Regards Roxann Allan

Important Dates for the Hive

28th January- BSC and ASC commenced

5th March- Pupil Free Day- Hive open

8th March- Public Holiday- Hive Closed

Riddle of the Week:

What begins with E but only has 1 letter??

Answer for last week:

For more information on the Hive OSHC Program please call, text or email us Phone no: 0421 250 881

Email: [email protected]

Reminders:

Drop off and pick up at the Hive Door.

Breakfast runs from 7am- 8:10am.

Please remind children to wash their

hands when they arrive at the service.

A light afternoon tea is served at 3:30pm-

4pm .

Please ensure absent bookings are

marked on the app.

News for the Hive Desk:

If you require any assistance setting

up a new booking for BSC or ASC for

2021 please email Roxann at the

Hive.

Please remember to use the app to

mark your child absent to avoid

absent fees as per policy.

Please bring your Hive account up

to date as soon as possible.

If you would like a Direct Debit

form please email the Hive.

Riddle of the Week:

Where can you find cities, towns, shops and streets but no people?

Answer for last week: your fingers

All Things Musical at WASPS 2021!

Happy New School Year to everyone…

My name is Vicky Howse and I am the Band, Glee Club and Choir Coordinator

here at Wasps.

It is great to be able to recommence music ensembles for 2021 and the following

is some information about the different ensembles and instrumental lessons and

how to get your children involved.

I believe music is an important part of a child’s education offering many benefits

cognitively, emotionally and socially.

It has been scientifically proven that children who participate in music have

better personal academic outcomes, not to mention the coordination, enhanced

wellbeing and confidence, motor and social skills gained.

There are a number of ensembles which run weekly and have performance

opportunities throughout the year. The school ensembles are free of charge with

the Band and Glee Club requiring audition. Choir is open to any student in Grades

2-6.

CHOIR

Choir rehearse on a Friday in the Multi-Purpose Room and the ensemble is open

to children in Grades 2-6.

No audition is required for Choir and our first meeting will be on Friday 5th

February at recess in the MPR.

Choir is a great place to start to get involved in music and we regularly perform at

school and in the community at Festivals, Fetes, Open Night and at Arcare.

If your child loves to sing and is committed to a weekly rehearsal at recess on a

Friday then please encourage them to come along on Friday 5th for our first

meeting.

BAND

Band also rehearse on a Friday, during general class time and this ensemble is for

children who are already competent in Voice, Keyboard/Piano, Drums, Guitar and

Bass.

Participation in the band is dependent on an audition process which will take

place on Friday 5th February. Please see below for the audition schedule.

Lessons in the specific instrument being auditioned for are not essential and

anyone from Grades 2-6 can audition. If there is any doubt whether your child

should audition, then please encourage them. The audition process is a

supportive, relaxed environment with a ‘have a go’ feel. It is amazing what talent

has been unveiled in previous auditions!

The children will however need to be able to perform a short song or part of a

song in front of the other children and Ms. Howse.

GLEE CLUB

Glee Club have their rehearsal on a Friday during general class time and this

ensemble is for children who are competent singers and is by audition only. This

group is more advanced focusing on pitch, harmony and rhythm, along with

teamwork and performance skills.

Please see below for the audition schedule.

AUDITION SCHEDULE FOR BAND AND GLEE CLUB (Grades 2-6 only)

FRIDAY 5TH FEBRUARY

9:10am GUITAR auditions for Band.

Please bring your instrument and a short piece to play

9:45am VOICE auditions for Band and Glee Club.

Please prepare a short song or part of a song. It is preferable to sing a cappella

(alone) or to a backing track. Singing along to a recorded song is not the best way

to showcase the voice. A simple song such as a nursery rhyme is also adequate.

11:30am CHOIR meeting in the Multi-purpose room

12:00pm KEYBOARD auditions for Band.

Please prepare a short piece to play. A keyboard will be provided.

12:45pm DRUMS

Please prepare a short excerpt of a song or simply showcase what you know.

AUDITION TIMES WILL ALSO BE DISPLAYED ON THE MPR DOOR

I look forward to meeting all the children who are interested in taking part in

Choir or auditioning for Band and Glee Club next Friday.

Vicky Howse - Band and Choir Coordinator

UNIFORM PURCHASES Purchases are available online at -

https://www.rhsports.com.au/shop/product/clothing/school_wear/wantirna_south_ ps

Online ordering with RHS is available and orders can either be sent to home

or to the school office.

Many thanks to these Local Businesses for their

support of our school.

BANKSIA NURSERY 530 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South

(03) 9801 1637

205 Stud Road, Wantirna

(03) 9801 2571

Knox Ozone Take Away Order:

menulog.com.au or call

(03) 9887 3754

February

1st Jessica & Kayla 4th Ali 8th Mackenzie 9th Leyton 11th Elliott,

Quenten & Amy 13th Zach & Troy 15th Mason & Georgia 17th Izabelle

22nd Zeke, Meryem & Hamish 23rd Charlotte & Koby 26th Ruby

29th Codie

TERM DATES 2021

Term 1 *27/1/21 - 1 /4/21 Term 2 19/4/21 – 25/6/21 Term 3 12/7/21 – 17/9/21 Term 4 4/10/21 – 17/12/21 *Students Commence 28/1/21