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ABN 85 237 812 060 Edition 39 13th December 2018
Tyner Road, Wantirna South 9801 1900
Out of School Hours Program 0421 250 881
Website http://www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au
December
Friday 14th Final Canteen Day
Monday 17th Whole School Movie 9am – 12.30pm
Tuesday 18th Year 6 Graduation Evening – 6pm @ The Knox Club
Wednesday 19th Grade 5/6 Fun Day
Reports Go Home
Thursday 20th Final Day Term 4 – 3.30pm dismissal
Assembly Commences 2.30pm Friday 21st Pupil Free Day
Hive Open –Book via ‘My Family Lounge’ app
2019 January
Tuesday 29th Pupil Free Day
Fee Payment/Book Collection 8.30am – 3pm
Wednesday 30th Gr. 1 – Gr. 6 Students Commence
Fee Payment/Book Collection 9am
Thursday 31st Prep Students Commence
Fee Payment/Book Collection 9am
Christmas Concert
What a fantastic community event we had last night. The courtyard was again full of
parents, grandparents, family and friends as we celebrated another great year at
WASPS. The evening kicked off with a selection of Christmas songs performed by Miss
Buckland, Mrs Howse and Mr Downs followed by the performances of each grade
singing Christmas songs and carols. Our Junior Band and Senior Band also entertained
us with songs they have learnt over the year. The Choirs performance was fantastic
although we had to cut the performance short because of the threat of storms.
Of course, one of the highlights of the evening is the passing of the candles ceremony
which symbolises the passing on of responsibility from our Grade 6 students to our
Grade 5 students. It is always an emotional event as we say goodbye to our Grade 6
students who for many, have spent seven years at WASPS.
A huge thank you to Mr Downs, Mrs Howse, Mr Deak and our wonderful staff for all their
hard work in putting together another fantastic community event. Many thanks also to
Mrs Georgi Papenfuss, Mrs Tammy Nagorcka and the team for organising drinks and ice-
creams for all to enjoy prior to the concert.
School Captains
Last night we heard from our School Captains, Isabelle and Mitchell, about what the year
and indeed their time at WASPS has meant to them. Both Mitchell and Isabelle have
been outstanding leaders and role models this year and our school is so much better off
as a result. We will have a chance to thank Isabelle and Mitchell again at our final
assembly on Thursday 20th December.
As we said goodbye to Isabelle and Mitchell last night we also announced our School
Captains for 2019.
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Tilly and Kai will lead our school next year.
Congratulations to all the students who nominated for School Captain and leadership
roles. We are so fortunate to have so many capable students take on leadership roles
and after a process of speaking to students and staff, Tilly and Kai were selected.
Congratulations Tilly and Kai. We look forward to you both leading our school next year.
Families Leaving WASPS.
At last nights’ concert, Bridget Smith our School Council President, thanked the many
families who are ending their association with WASPS.
We thank the following families, Clancy, Coppens, Ferrall, Javor, Marcelo, McLachlan,
Paton, Ngo, Rakogiannis, Senaratne, Vanin–Smith, Verbene, Walker, Gardner, Zhang,
Hocking, Trichias, Ohia, Temple and Smith for your enormous contribution and support
over many years. On behalf of the school community, we wish you all the best for the
future.
Choir Attending ARCARE
Last Friday our School Choir attended ARCARE and entertained the residents, many of
whom suffer from dementia. Of all the extra curricula programs we offer at WASPS the
visits to ARCARE are so special. The relationships, care and empathy our children have
with the residents is exceptional.
Many thanks to Mrs Howse and our Choir for once again putting big smiles on all the
residents’ faces.
Drum Teacher 2019
As we all know, Mr John Milton our drum teacher for many years, has taken on a
permanent music position at a Secondary school on the other side of town. Whilst we
will all miss John, we are very excited to welcome Mr Tyler Campbell to our WASPS music
team. Tyler’s resume is included in this newsletter and will be attending our final
assembly on Thursday 20th December. Welcome Tyler.
Car Parking
Many thanks to all the parents who are abiding by the road rules and parking correctly
to keep our children safe. Unfortunately, we still have a few who are not abiding by the
2 Minute Zone or parking across the entrance to the Doctor’s Surgery which is causing
issues for children and patients. Knox Council have been informed and will be making
regular visits with potentially fining anyone who is disobeying the strict parking rules.
Thank you once again to everyone who is abiding by the road rules.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Wayne Macdonald
Principal
Drum Lessons with Tyler Campbell - 2019
Hello everyone, I’m a drum teacher and drummer who’ll be joining the music
teaching staff at Wantirna South in 2019.
I’ve been drumming for 12 years and completed my Bachelor of Applied
Music in 2014. Since then I’ve been teaching drummers all over Melbourne,
playing in various bands and recording for various artists. Over the past few
years, I’ve completed two Australian tours and a tour of Ireland.
I teach students a strong drumming foundation to help them develop their
own voice on the drums. I’ve spent the last 7 years developing a diverse
teaching curriculum based on each individual student’s needs.
If interested in enrolling for drum lessons in 2019 feel free to contact me!
Ph: 0421 457 299
Email: [email protected]
I look forward to meeting you all,
Tyler
OFFICE NEWS ………………
Annual School Payment
If you haven’t already done so, please return your forms to the office by
tomorrow. No payment is required until collection of book packs on the
designated dates in 2019 as listed on the front page of the newsletter.
Attendance
Please access Compass or contact the office to record any absences for your
child before 10am on the day of the absence. In the interests of student
safety, it is now a Department requirement that parents be contacted by the
school on the day of any unexplained student absences.
If your child is late to school, they are required to be signed in at the
office by a parent upon arrival and taken to the classroom.
Lyndall & Deb
Saturday 15th Bailey Family (Prep C) Sunday 16th Fernandez Family (1B)
A BIG thank you to Georgi Papenfuss for
amazing work over the last several years
on the PA. Georgi is stepping down from
her current role in 2019. We wish her all
the very best and we are sure she will
enjoy her well earnt break.
Thank you also to ALL families who supported the PA with their fundraising
efforts this year. Every little bit helps our children, school and community.
We wish all Wasps families and staff a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
To the families who are leaving Wasps we wish you an extra special end of
year and all the best for the future.
ONLINE UNIFORM SHOP Order online at
https://www.rhsports.com.au/shop/product/clothing/school wear/wantirna south ps
or visit the RHS Uniform Shop at Unit 12/100 New Street, Ringwood. Phone 9870 1377
Trading Hours – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
December 1st Alan 3rd Harry 5th Chloe 6th Caleb 8th James 10th Cooper, Thomas & Olivia 11th Ethan & Kate 13th Ethan 14th Josh 15th Ellie 16th Ava, Isaac & Chase 17th Caden 22nd Aaron 25th Noah 26th Liam 27th Molly 30th Aspen 31st Kobe & Olivia
TERM DATES 2019
Term 1 29/1/19 – 5/4/19
Term 2 23/4/19 – 28/6/19
Term 3 15/7/19 – 20/9/19
Term 4 7/10/19 – 20/12/19
