Edition 22 22nd July 2021

16 Tyner Road, Wantirna South 9801 1900

Out of School Hours Program 0421 250 881

Email wantirna.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au

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.

Hello everyone!

Here we are in familiar territory and working our way through what might be a known

scenario into the future. Or for a while anyway! We hope that you are coping with work,

family and of course schooling. It is at these times we find the inner abilities that we were not

aware we had to make ends meet and do our best.

What a delight it is to jump in and out of small group meetings to see such engagement,

learning and laughter occurring. The ‘sneak attack’ is the best approach when quietly you

appear and slowly the kids realise but are not sure whether to comment. Thank you and

well done to parents and students for your organisation at home to ensure the learning

continues through these experiences.

As with the requirement to keep attendance when onsite,

we do keep attendance while learning remotely. Staff

monitor the student attendance at the small group

meetings. This attendance is communicated to the Regional office when asked as it provides

important information of students that run the risk of disengaging and learning growth is not

evident. Regular contact with our Senior Educational Instructional Leader (SEIL) focuses on

attendance and possible high-risk concerns. In the event your

child has been sick while learning remotely please make sure you

contact the school or the teacher and log the illness on Compass.

We understand that children will look

for that connection with friends, often the hardest part of remote

learning. By embracing small group meetings, it is envisaged that

students will feel a sense of connectedness to peers and teachers.

Of course, not the same as face to face learning, with optimism

this will occur on Wednesday July 28.

In week 4 on Wednesday August 4th and Thursday August 5th we will

hold our Parent Teacher discussions. The meetings will occur as

WebEx meetings. We will be circulating more information on

bookings and requirements early next week.

You may have noticed prior to learning remotely that we have a new cleaner.

We wish to welcome Ashley to our community. Ashley commences cleaning

at 12.30pm and systematically works her way through areas of the school

ensuring the playground, high touch areas, toilets (not the floors), tables and

other identified areas are cleaned. As Ashley works her way around the school

she will try to avoid learning areas while students are present. Ashley is a quiet

personality, however does enjoy when the children say hello to her. ☺

Next week we will handover to the year six leaders to

provide us with a reflection of the highlights of year 6,

along with what they are most looking forward to in their

final 5 months of primary school.

Important dates for your calendar, please note the changes:

• Tuesday July 27th – Foundations (Prep) 2022 Information Session (Postponed)

• Wednesday July 28th – Year 1 & 2 excursion – Science Works (Postponed)

• Wednesday August 4th – Parent Teacher Discussions

• Thursday August 5th – Parent Teacher Discussions

• Saturday August 7th – WaSPS Community Mural painting day

• Wednesday August 11th – School Council Meeting

• Wednesday August 18th to Friday August 20th – STEM Camp

• Tuesday August 24th - Year 5 & 6 Summer Sports Day

• Thursday August 27th – Production Dress Rehearsal at school

• Wednesday September 8th – School Production

• Friday September 17th – Last day of Term 3

A smile puts you on the right track. A smile makes the

world a beautiful place. When you lose your smile, you lose

your way in the chaos of life.”

R. Bennett

This is so true during these times.

Stay safe, stay well, and take care. Enjoy your weekend.

Kerri Emonson, Principal

Foundation 2022 Enrolments

To assist with our planning for 2022, if you have a child you intend to enrol in

next year’s Foundation class, please contact the office to collect an enrolment

form as soon as possible. Enrolment forms can also be downloaded from the

school website at www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au

Second Hand Uniform Shop

Due to the current restrictions, the shop will not be operating until further notice.

Lyndall, Deb and Carol.

CANTEEN UPDATE Due to current Covid19 restrictions, the

Canteen will not be operating until further

notice.

WASPS Wellbeing News

Podcast for Parents

Yesterday, I listened to a wonderful podcast that provides some very

timely support to parents during these challenging times. ‘The

Imperfects’ is a podcast produced by The Resilience Project. Here is

some information about their current episode which is well worth a

listen:

The Academy of Imperfection - Dr Billy Garvey, Paediatrician

Go get your pens and notebooks everyone! In this edition of The Academy of Imperfection, students Hugh, Ryan, Josh sit down with famed paediatrician, Dr Billy Garvey of The Royal Children’s Hospital. Currently, Billy regretfully has a two and a half year waiting list to see him in person, but is keen to reach as many of you as possible NOW. And with all the talk on our podcast about parenting recently, we felt this was a very necessary episode. Billy may not look like one of Australia’s most respected and in-demand paediatricians, as we speak about in the episode, but gee whiz, he sure does talk like it!

If you enjoy podcasts, I highly recommend that you listen to this episode. I am sure many parents would really benefit from listening to this and the very timely support it provides. You can access the episode via one of the following platforms:

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-academy-of-imperfection-dr-billy-

garvey-paediatrician/id1476501557?i=1000529302856 • I Heart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/239-the-imperfects-69854469/episode/the-

academy-of-imperfection-dr-84947264/ • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZT3lgsW9qDSnDQTWHVaif?si=8Mty2WQYSH-

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Doing The Best We Can

This ‘Public Service Announcement’ was shared

with me during the week. It is a great reminder

that we are all in this together and are all doing

the best we can.

Take care everyone – we are really looking

forward to welcoming our students back onsite.

Katreen McCoy

Parents’ and Friends

Association News

Hi Everyone! Hope you had a great break and are excited for term 3!

VISION

PORTRAITS

FAMILY

FUNDRAISER

Sunday 8th August

2021

This year the Vision Portraits

will be taken OUTDOORS

(weather permitting)

Help WaSPS raise funds &

Make Gorgeous family memories!

https://wantirnasouthps.eventbrite.com.au

& enter password raisefunds

• Includes a FREE digital image

• Each session will include a minimum of 50 images of all different pose

combinations for families to choose from. * No obligation to purchase anything

additional.

• Families’ photos will be loaded into private password protected galleries within 5

days of the photo shoot for you to view and order. Digital photos are downloadable

immediately and print orders will be posted to your home.

Please note: Only 1 booking per family and each person can appear in only one

fundraiser photo.

Don’t miss out as there are limited spots available!

ENTERTAINMENT

BOOKS/MEMBERSHIP

Entertainment is offering some great deals and prizes! Please support the school

and have some family fun by purchasing the latest membership!

Order or update your membership online at

www.entbook.com.au/1844q77

FESTIVAL OF COLOUR

The Festival of Colour will be returning in Term 4 on the 5th November! It

will include a COLOUR FUN RUN for the kids, MARKET STALLS and FOOD

VANS!

If you would like to be involved or hold a stall, please contact the PA.

If you have any ideas/thoughts to share or would like to help in anyway,

please email: parentsassociation@wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au

Next Meeting

21st July 2021

HAVE YOU HEARD THE

What’s been happening in the Hive??

This term we are trialing something different in our Afterschool Care program. To help our senior students further

develop leadership skills, they will be working with our educators to plan and run an activity. After the experience the

students are asked to document their experience.

A message from Mahlia….

Our Choc Chip Cookie Experience

Before we got started on our cooking experience, Roxann had kindly gone out to the shops and bought all our ingredients

needed (thanks Roxann). Then after afternoon tea and the workout Wednesday it was time to get cooking.

Everyone at the Hive participated in our activity, we split into 2 groups. The process was stressful but really fun at the same

time. I also made a bit of a mess in the buzz (oops).

Despite all the mess and the fact that we got a little stressed, the cookies ended up turning out really tasty and I would

certainly make them again.

Chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

150g butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup caster sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups plain flour

1/2 cup milk chocolate bits, plus 1 tablespoon extra

1/2 cup dark chocolate bits, plus 1 tablespoon extra

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 180C or 160C fan-forced. Line

2 baking trays with baking paper. Using an

electric mixer or whisking by hand, beat butter

and sugars, and 1-2 minutes or until smooth

and well combined. Beat in egg and vanilla

until combined.

2. Stir in flour. Stir in dark and milk choc bits.

Roll 2 level tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls

and place on prepared trays, 3cm apart. Press

down slightly. Decorate with extra choc bits.

3. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until light golden

and cooked. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

What’s happening next week....

Just because we are in another lockdown doesn’t mean the fun has to stop a the Hive, next week we will

be making butterflies using old crayons and lava lamps.

Sharing a little more from Vacation Care:

Collaborative Art Project

‘Blast Off!’

During vacation care we had visual arts day to explore

many different art activities! Together we all created an

awesome space themed, collaborative art work.

We each received a piece of the puzzle and did our best

work to colour it in and add a pop of glitter! Once our

pieces were completed it was time to put the puzzle back

together. We first laid all the pieces down facing up to

match them. Then we carefully flipped it upside down to

tape together. We had to be very careful to get the

pieces in the right spots.

Once it was done we were very proud so we took a group

photo!

For more information on the Hive OSHC Program please call, text or email Email: oshc@wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au

Riddle of the Week:

What 8 letter word can have a letter taken away and still make a word? Take another letter away and it still makes a word. Keep on doing that until you have 1 letter left. What is the

word?

Answer for last week: David

News from the Hive Desk:

• Please ensure you are wearing a Mask when dropping or collecting children at the Hive.

• Please use the QR code to sign in when you are onsite.

• 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.

Important Dates for the Hive

8/9- WaSPS production

Reminders:

✓ Drop off and pick up at the Hive Door

✓ Breakfast runs from 7am- 8:10am

✓ A light afternoon tea is served at 3:30pm-4pm

✓ Please ensure absent bookings are marked on

the app.

District/Division Cross Country

Finally, our students were able to compete in this already twice delayed event and we

lucky to have a cool but mostly sunny day to run.

With 19 schools attending and up to 180 competitors in each race the students did well to

complete the course that was very muddy and challenging in spots.

We had many good finishing positions but as it was a combined District and Division event

only the top 12 places progress to the EMR event.

Congratulations to Thomas (7th), Oscar (8th) and Noah (5th) who will compete at the Yarra

Valley course (date to be advised).

Rescheduled Events

Unfortunately, the recent lockdown has led to further changes having to be made to

upcoming events.

EMR Cross Country - this will not run on the 22nd July as planned, SSV are working to

reschedule this event and a new date will be announced shortly.

Hooptime - this event will not run on the 22nd of July, Basketball Victoria are

working with schools to reorganise dates.

Winter Sport - this event will not run as part of the District/Division competition. We

are instead looking to run this event as a District Gala Day in Term 4.

Summer Sport - we are looking forward to these events proceeding as planned: 24th Aug

and 2nd September.

I understand these changes can lead to disappointment but please understand we are

working hard to reorganise these events.

STAY ACTIVE!

Nicola Tuohey

PE and Sport

UNIFORM PURCHASES Purchases are available online at -

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

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

July

1st Kingsley 2nd Bridie 4th James 6th Donya 7th Harry & Michael

8th Scarlett 9th Zoe & Andy 10th Gwen 11th Lavitta & Kyiel

12th Jordan 13th Jordan 15th Mia 16th Alex 17th Abyssinia

18th Mayra & Chloe 19th Lulu 22nd Aidan & Audrey 23rd Rosie,

Navi & Jonathan 24th Hallie & Jasmine 26th Indigo 28th Tayla

29th Wyatt

TERM DATES 2021

Term 3 12/7/21 – 17/9/21 Term 4 4/10/21 – 17/12/21

PLEASE NOTE Canteen over-counter

sales are capped at $2.

CANTEEN UPDATE Due to current Covid 19 restrictions the

Canteen will not be operating until further

notice.