Newsletter – Week 6, Term 2, 2024 – Administration Message, P&C Day, National Reconciliation Week, Student Representative Council, Keen2STEAM, Faction Cross Country, School Charges & Voluntary Contributions, ICAS, Storytime, Book Parade, Dolly’s Dream, Yr 6 Cake Stall, Children’s Crossing, Karen Youngs Feelings/Behaviour/Self Regulation

Message from Administration

Dear Parents and Caregivers 

This week it is National Volunteers week and WA’s 2024 P&C Day. 

#pandcdaywa

On Friday, 24 we will be celebrating with a morning tea to say thank you all of our amazing P&C members. Those who work tirelessly behind to scenes to ensure that the students at Wembley PS have opportunities, experiences, and resources that not all public-school students enjoy. A big shout out to the P&C executive and their supporting sub-committees. 

What does the support look like in 2024: 

• Ground improvements; trees, seating and play equipment 
• Technology leases $60K – enabling all students access to new and well maintained iPads and laptops all day, everyday. 
• Early childhood resources 
• A fully functional canteen operating 4 days per week 
• Literacy and numeracy resources to support classroom programs 

P&C members and volunteers are invited to join staff this Friday on the verandah of the undercover area to celebrate ‘your’ day at 10.30 -11.10am. 

National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June 

National Reconciliation Week   commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey; he successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. It is a time for all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.  

“The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024,  Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue. 

There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect. 

Now more than ever, we need to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation.  

Now more than ever, the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change.   

Now more than ever, we need reconciliation.” Reconciliation Australia 

 

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Today, I met with the Year 3-6 Student Representative Council (SRC) to determine the planning focus for 2024 “Creating a welcoming school for everyone.” The year 6 prefects have been undertaking training, under the guidance of Mr Jeremy Wood from the Rotary Club of Cambridge, in meeting protocols and procedures in readiness to lead SRC business. 

Keen2STEAM 

Congratulations to the 8 students (4 from Years 3-4, and 4 from Years 5-6) who represented our school in the Keen2STEAM Challenge last Friday.

For each of the challenges, students worked in teams to design and create solutions in Science, Maths, Technology and Engineering. Problem solving, collaboration and thinking critically and creatively were the clear keys to team success.

A huge thank you to Mrs Webber for her investment, passion and dedication in getting our teams ready for the challenge. Their well-developed critical and creative thinking skills and collaboration resulted in the team winning the Yr 5/6 challenge and WPS came second overall out of 11 schools. The growing partnerships and support from Dr Bruce Webber from CSIRO and Dr Grant Pusey and students from CSHS, shows how inspired they are to see this event grow to support students learning in this field. 

I have been amazed at level of enthusiasm students are displaying in the learning, particularly literacy. The quality of reading and writing happening in all classrooms across the school is outstanding.  

Looking forward to seeing you at the Cross Country carnival on Friday! 

 

In the spirit of learning and community connection. 

 

Donna Snow 

Principal