School Newsletter -Vol.11_7th August

From the Principal

Staying Warm and Healthy This Winter 

Winter is here, and it's important to keep our children warm and healthy. Please make sure your learners are dressed in one of or a combination of our rugby jumper, polar fleece jumper and or spray jacket for the cold weather. Also, please remind your child(ren) to practice good hygiene to keep winter viruses away. This includes washing hands regularly, using tissues for runny noses, and drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated. 

Our Vision 

At Waverley we foster a safe, inclusive community, nurturing lifelong learners through trust, respect, and positive relationships, empowering students for success and lifelong learning.   

We thank the staff, students and families that participate in the workshop(s) to help us to create our vision.  

Courage Focus 

One way we bring the vision to life is through our Department values. Our focus value this term is Courage. At Waverley, courage means accepting challenges, embracing opportunities, standing up for what is right, and being brave in our learning. This can mean asking for help or working with a Teacher Assistant or Teacher. 

Exciting Term 3 Activities and Events 

We have a busy term ahead with many fun activities and events planned: 

• Science Week Excursion for all Year 1 and 2 students. 

• Jump Rope for Heart Event  

• Mass Dance Event where students can showcase their dance skills. 

• Book Week for Kinder to Year 6, celebrating our love of reading. 

• Student Led Conferences where students can share their learning progress. 

• LIFT: Learning in Families Together we will share a range of literacy and numeracy activities that can be completed at home and shared with your child’s teacher.  

 These activities are designed to enrich our students' learning and strengthen the bond between home and school. Stay updated on dates through our Facebook page and this newsletter. 

Fluro Disco Success 

A big thank you to our School Association for organizing the successful Fluro Disco! It was wonderful to see all the children having fun and participating in both structured and free dancing. 

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Attendance Matters 

We are closely monitoring attendance this term. Many students have set personal goals to attend every day, which is fantastic! The class with the highest overall attendance rate will win a reward. It’s a team effort, and we’re excited to see which class will win!  We have invited our Student Representative Council (SRC) to ask each class for ideas for the prize.  

Support and Communication 

Our dedicated staff are here to support your children’s education. We encourage open communication, so please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

Let’s make Term 3 fantastic and productive! 

Kind regards,

Mrs Katie Wightman

Principal

Principal Awards

Congratulations to the recipients of Principal Awards received at the assembly held on Wednesday 24th July.

• Charlotte M
• Theo W
• Mrs Foley
• Mrs Johnstone

Aussie of the Month - July

Willow

Willow arrives at school every day with a big smile on her face and a positive attitude. She is a kind and caring student and a lovely, respectful friend. Willow has been really focused on her learning and is consequently making some excellent progress.

Mason

Mason follows every one of our SHINE values all of the time. He is safe, helpful, inclusive and excellent. Mason is always happy to help out and can be relied upon to do any tasks or jobs that need doing. He is a great role model to others in the way he conducts himself and such an asset to our school.

Mrs Anita Price

Assistant Principal

NAIDOC Week wrap up

As a school we take pride in celebrating NAIDOC week. While NAIDOC week was in the holidays this year on Wednesday 31st July we participated in a smoke ceremony as part of our NAIDOC themed assembly. On Thursday 1st August each class joined our Aboriginal Education Support Officer, Cecillia, to participate in numerous activities such as:

• creating a banner for the school with each child's hand painted as a flag;
• searching for traditional shells in sand tubs;
• painting with Ochre;
• reading Aboriginal books;
• completing Aboriginal puzzles; 
• creating fire and cockatoo pictures.

All students participated and had a fabulous time with many different artworks created. Please have a look at some of the amazing artworks that are now on display in the hallway space just past the office. 

Ms Cecillia Wheatley

Aboriginal Education Support Officer

1-2 Meallin

In 1-2 Meallin, we have been celebrating the histories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In our lessons, we have been learning about yarning circles. Yarning circles are important within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. This is where people come together to share stories, build trust, and show respectful listening.

For our own yarning circles, we have made some yarning sticks. They are also known as talking sticks. It is a tool used in Aboriginal culture during a yarning circle. The person holding the yarning stick is the only one allowed to speak at that time. Others must listen respectfully. We made them by wrapping colourful wool, string and ribbon around sticks.

Miss Liv Meallin

Teacher

Bullying No Way: National week of action

Monday 12th August is National week of action to prevent bullying.  In classes students will learn about bullying is when one person (or a group of people) with more power than someone else repeatedly hurts or upsets them.

Bullying can happen in person or online It is: 

• An ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships.
• Repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour.
• Intended to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm.

Sometimes you might have an argument or a fight with someone.  If it happens once, it is not bullying – even though it can be upsetting.

If you sometimes fight with a friend and you can sort it out, that is not bullying either.

Everyone belongs at our school.  To create a positive sense of belonging we are courageous.  We:

• Challenge stereotypes – don’t judge people first, get to know them
• Promote empathy – treat people how you would like to be treated
• Embrace diversity – celebrate different backgrounds, interests and identities
• Foster positive relationships – accept and respect people for who they are
• Provide support – know who you can turn to for help.

Remember:

• Bullying is never ok.
• Being bullied is never your fault.
• There is always someone you can reach out to for help.

Mrs Siobhan Matuska

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Reading is Magic - Book Week Parade

Book Week 2024

This year the theme of Book Week is Reading is Magic.  

At Waverley Primary School we will be celebrating our love of reading with several guest readers visiting our school across the week including: 

• Jo Palmer, Minister for Education 

• Kim Millar, 7 News Tasmania anchor 

• Rachel Williams, North-East Advertiser Editor 

Costume and Book Parade: On Wednesday 21st of August, we will be hosting the 2024 Book Week parade.  

• When: 9:30am-10:ooam, Wednesday 21st of August 

• Where: School Hall 

• Who: Kinder-6  

• What to expect: Each class will be invited to parade along the stage to show their costume. 

We invite parents and families to attend. Guests are required to sign in upon arrival at the hall entrance. 

Students are welcome to come dressed as: 

• your favourite book character 

• your favourite book title 

Costumes do not need to be store bought and students are welcome to bring along the book to complement their outfit. Please ensure any replica weapons are left at home. If unsure, please check with your classroom teacher.  

Mr Sam Millwood

Quality Teaching Coach

Reading Club

Our Reading Club occurs in the Rainbow Room every Wednesday from 8:30am. We hope to see you there.

LiFT (Learning in Families Together)

A fun activity is Books and Words!

This activity helps your child develop thinking (or cognitive) skills. 👏🏼

We use these important skills every day to help us make decisions, think, plan, read, do maths, concentrate, and understand things.

How you can help at home. 🏠

Play this game (and others like it) lots of times, it helps your child learn and practice these skills. 

A fun activity is Building and Stacking!

This activity helps your child develop fine motor skills. 👏🏼

We use these important skills everyday when we pick things up, write, use scissors, do up buttons, or tie shoe laces.

How you can help at home. 🏠

Play this game (and others like it) lots of times, it helps your child learn and practice these skills. 

Run Club

We have a Running Club at school on Tuesday mornings from 8:30am! The first session of the club starts Tuesday 05 August, 2024. Please meet Mrs M on the edge of the oval.

Kindergarten Enrolments 2025

Children born in 2020 are required to enrol in Kindergarten for 2025.  More information about Kindergarten in Tasmanian Government Schools can be found by following the link below. 

We have a pre-kinder program that takes place every Friday morning the year prior to starting Kinder.  We invite families with pre-kinder age children to our Friday program. 

Any families that are yet to enrol their child in kindergarten are invited to do so as soon as possible.  If you have family or friends who would like to be considered, please encourage them to contact our school.  

Pre-Kinder

Early Years

School Association News

Uniform

A reminder to please ensure your child(ren) are dressed warmly in school uniform for their day at school. Our school has very high expectations for our school uniform and many visitors to our school give extremely positive feedback about how smart our students look. We ask that any long sleeves under polo tops are gold keep to with our school colours. We ask that students please wear black trackpants/trousers or shorts. 

A reminder that our Waverley Primary School jackets are great for an extra layer over a school jumper. Uniform items can be purchased at the main office or through our Qkr! app, with items being delivered to students within a day. 

Please note: branded leggings and very short hot pant style shorts are not part of our school uniform.

Communication

Newsletter access

Please note the following information: 

Schoolzine SZapp and our Text message service are our main source of communication. 

The newsletter is published every second Wednesday through Schoolzine and can be viewed through the SZapp.   

The Waverly Primary School Facebook page is a great way to stay informed about what is happening in and around our school. 

Attendance

At Waverley Primary students attendance and safety are high priorities.  If your child is absent or late please phone our school office ph: 6339 1455 or send a note via the SZapp.  All lateness and absence must be explained.  This is a legal requirement by the Department for Education Children and Young People.  

An SMS text message will be automatically sent to the mobile phones of parents/carers explaining that our records show that your child is absent from school.   

The message will arrive on the phone displaying the number: 0407 580 106. Please save this number as ‘WPS Absentee’ so that when the message arrives you are aware is has come from our school.   

You can reply to the text to explain the absence please add: your child’s name, reason they are absent or late.   

Messages from you to school

To ensure your messages are received and actioned in a timely manner and without error, please use the following:

• Absentee notifications - Enter details using the SZapp by 9:00am to notify the office of student absence.
• End of day messages - Send a message using the SZapp or call 63391455 before 2:30pm.
• Queries and other messages - Send a message using the SZapp or email waverley.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au
• Uniform & icecream/icypole orders - Order and pay on the Qkr! app

We endeavour to respond to enquiries within 2 business days during school terms.

Messages from us to you

In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we will push information out to you via the SZapp.  It is very important that all of our parents have signed up to the Schoolzine app to receive notices and information. 

If you require assistance in setting up or using the SZapp or the Qkr! app, please contact the office. 

Allergy Aware

We are an allergy aware school.  We discourage the use and consumption of nuts and nut products as well as eggs and egg products. 

Ice Cream Sales

A reminder that we have ice cream sales on a Monday at lunch time.  All proceeds support our Year 6 celebration activities.  You can order your ice cream or icy pole on the Qkr! app or you can bring cash on the day.

4-5-6 Friday Sport

Important Dates

Advanced Safeguarding Training

Working With Vulnerable People Registration

Parents and carers if you remain with your child in their classroom beyond school drop off, or volunteer for parent help, or would like to attend a school excursion we must see a copy of your registration card.  When you sign in at the office please enter your RWVP number.  

It is against the law for a person to work or volunteer at any DECYP School without a current working with vulnerable people registration. 

If you would like to volunteer at Waverley Primary School we would love to hear from you.  To apply for registration please follow the link below:

Staff Information

Staff – Student Support and Wellbeing Team

Staff - Teacher Assistant

Administration Team

Education Facility Attendant

Move Well Eat Well

A reminder to everyone that we do not bring energy drinks to school.  

TEEN Triple P Positive Parenting Program

Winter Wellness

Community Notices