1 From the Principal Welcome back everyone! We are absolutely thrilled to see our students return to onsite learning and we think they were quite chuffed with the return also. It has been amazing to see so many beaming smiles and the joy of being back. During this first week back onsite, our staff and students have been enjoying Camp Week. Designed by our School Chaplain, Graeme O’Connor and our Specialist Teaching Team, Ruth Chambers, Pirili Chapman, Will Rankin and Alanna Besley, the week long program has aimed to support everyone transitioning back to school and prioritise wellbeing for all. (See page 4 for more pictures). Along with transitioning, this week’s planning has also taken into consideration that re-engaging with onsite learning was going to present different challenges for everyone. For some, it was the re-establishing of routines and for others there were concerns and worries about being in such a large space. By holding a series of fun activities that involved everyone, we had the time and space to reconnect with each other and the school space. The program has included: Making and enjoying damper (cooked on the fire) Kite flying Decorating a car and new marimbas Zumba Drumming Archery Team building games Alongside all of the excitement of returning to school, we have also taken delivery of a new double classroom. Situated near the large sandpit, the double classroom will provide us with extra learning spaces to accommodate our steadily growing enrolment numbers. This time of year is also about planning. We are looking carefully at our student numbers and planning for grades and their placement around the school. If you know anyone that is looking to enrol at our wonderful school for the 2021 school year, now is the time to make contact. Did you know that our Step into Prep program is up and running. While we await further easing of restrictions, Step into Prep students are enjoying a range of activities on Seesaw with Christie Smith and Chris Blundell. If you know of anyone looking to enrol in Foundation for 2021, please encourage them to make contact with the office so that the children can join in with Step into Prep. While restrictions are still in place, please remember that if you need to speak with your child’s classroom teacher, just call the office. Our wonderful office staff will ensure that the teacher receives the message and will give you a call to chat. See you at the gate! Warm regards, Wendy Bradley Principal Number 14 12th October 2020 Wonthaggi Primary News WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR 2021 SEE PAGE 4 FOR MORE INFORMATION Billson Street (PMB 101) Wonthaggi, 3995 Phone: (03) 5672 1600 Principal: Ms Wendy Bradley Email: [email protected]Website: www.wonthaggips.vic.edu.au Find us on Facebook Our School Core Values: RESPECT SELF AWARENESS CREATIVE THINKING GROWTH Any entry to the school is by appointment only
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From the Principal
Welcome back everyone! We are absolutely thrilled to see our students return to
onsite learning and we think they were quite chuffed
with the return also. It has been amazing to see so
many beaming smiles and the joy of being back.
During this first week back onsite, our staff and students
have been enjoying Camp Week.
Designed by our School Chaplain, Graeme O’Connor
and our Specialist Teaching Team, Ruth Chambers, Pirili Chapman, Will Rankin and
Alanna Besley, the week long program has aimed to support everyone transitioning
back to school and prioritise wellbeing for all. (See page 4 for more pictures).
Along with transitioning, this week’s planning has also taken into consideration that
re-engaging with onsite learning was going to present different challenges for
everyone. For some, it was the re-establishing of routines and for others there were
concerns and worries about being in such a large space. By holding a series of fun
activities that involved everyone, we had the time and space to reconnect with
each other and the school space.
The program has included:
Making and enjoying damper
(cooked on the fire)
Kite flying
Decorating a car and new marimbas
Zumba
Drumming
Archery
Team building games
Alongside all of the excitement of returning to school, we have also taken
delivery of a new double classroom. Situated near the large sandpit, the double
classroom will provide us with extra learning spaces to accommodate our
steadily growing enrolment numbers.
This time of year is also about planning. We are looking carefully at our student
numbers and planning for grades and their placement around the school. If you
know anyone that is looking to enrol at our wonderful school for the 2021 school
year, now is the time to make contact.
Did you know that our Step into Prep program is up and running. While we await further easing of restrictions, Step into
Prep students are enjoying a range of activities on Seesaw with Christie Smith and Chris
Blundell. If you know of anyone looking to enrol in Foundation for 2021, please encourage
them to make contact with the office so that the children can join in with Step into Prep.
While restrictions are still in place, please remember that if you need to speak with your
child’s classroom teacher, just call the office. Our wonderful office staff will ensure that the
teacher receives the message and will give you a call to chat.
See you at the gate!
Warm regards,
Wendy Bradley Principal
Number 14 12th October 2020
Wonthaggi Primary News
WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR 2021 SEE PAGE 4