ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
WWF(World Wildlife Fund) invited Australians to walk, bounce or hop back into the wildlife spirit this June, with the return of Wild Onesie Week 2016. WWF challenged
Australians to head off to work and school dressed head-to-toe as an animal during
WILD ONESIE WEEK (which included World Environment Day on June 5).
MWPS Senior Environment Team challenged our school to participate in this event by holding a WILD ONESIE DAY on WEDNESDAY 1 st
JUNE. Students dressed in wild onesies, or dressed like an animal on the day. A GOLD COIN donation was requested and we raised $800. The funds raised will go towards our sponsored animals (which include koalas, a bilby, an orang-utan, a Tasmanian devil and a now critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum) .
See our sponsored animals page on the
Sustainability Blog http://sustainabilityatmwps.global2.vic.edu.au/our-animals/ for more details of our animals.
KIDS TEACHING KIDS PROGRAM DONATIONS NEEDED
The MWPS Kids Teaching Kids program are going to run workshops at the conference and are seeking supplies for their workshops in Term 3. Some supplies that may be helpful are:
 Wool—blue, brown, white, green and yellow
 String or Ribbons
 Fabric- any type
 Match sticks or unused toothpicks
 Coloured craft feathers
 Cotton Balls
 Berry container s
For anyone who is willing to donate items, please drop them off at the Japanese Room (former ICT room) in the KTK material box. Thank you to all who donate. It is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
KTK Team
Ph: 9807-1480 I Fax: 9888-1495 I Email: mount.waverley.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
I Web: www.mountwaverleyps.vic.edu.au

Last week was very busy, with sport happening throughout all areas of the school and I was very impressed with each event.
Our Year 4-6 Cross Country team competed against 7 other schools in the Mulgrave District Competition at Norton’s Park, finishing second to Mount View Primary School.
Norton’s Park is a difficult course, as the competitors commence the event running up a hill and also finish running back up the same hill. At least the weather was fine and we had some excellent individual results.
All of our students competed to the best of their ability and I am very proud of the manner in which they represented our school. In addition to thanking
Ms Kemp, I would also like to acknowledge the fantastic work that teachers do across all of the schools involved in our sports district to ensure these events are a success for our students.
From the cross country, I made my way back to school where former World Number 8 tennis star Alicia Molik and her Tennis Australia team were conducting a tennis clinic for our Year 2 students. The school was buzzing with bouncing balls and throughout the day all year levels had some form of contact with Alicia’s expertise and wonderfully engaging personality.
Thanks to Merryn Ashcroft for organising this amazing event for our school.
Merryn and I then proceeded to Huntingtower
Swimming Pool where Merryn was organising the Year
2 Swimming Fun Carnival. I congratulate Merryn on the organisation of such an outstanding event and it was a joy to see the smiles on the faces of our students. Wow-what a busy day!
Last Friday, our Year 6 students competed against
Mount View Primary School in Interschool Sport and I headed to Pinewood Reserve to support Mr Boyle and the football team. The boys worked well together to finish with a great winning result of 50 -1 against my old school, on my old home ground from yester year when I played junior football.
Greg Paine
REMINDERS
Permission forms & payments:
 Yr 1 Scienceworks due 6 June
 Yr 5 Imax due 14 June
 Whole School Harmony Day Performances due before 15 June
BEREAVEMENT NOTICE
It is with great sadness that we inform our community of the tragic sudden loss last Saturday of Ralph Deszcz. Our thoughts are with his wife Helen and daughters Alison and Georgia, along with other family and friends. Ralph has had a long association with Mt Waverley Primary
School, firstly as a parent when Alison and Georgia both attended the school and for several years as the school’s
‘handyman’.
Ralph has been a staunch supporter of the school, participating in many events as a parent and being a great advocate of the school within the community. As our ‘handyman’ he liked nothing better than to be presented with a tricky maintenance challenge and could be counted on to be innovative in finding solutions. His contributions to the school’s maintenance program are extensive. He was always only a phone call away. His cheerful, individual approach and enthusiasm when asked to assist the school will be greatly missed.
Information regarding a public memorial will be sent out as soon as it is available.
18 May—3 June
Years 3&4 Swimming Program
6 June—23 June
Years 5&6 Swimming Program
8 June
Yr 6 Investigation Unit
10 June
CURRICULUM DAY (Students not at school)
13 June
Queen’s Birthday—Student Free Day
15 June
16 June
Yr 1 Scienceworks
17 June
Yr 5 Imax
24 June
LAST DAY OF TERM
Early finish 2.30pm

おいしい !
“o i shi i ”
Yummy, Delicious!
Want to hear its clear pronunciation? Click↓ http://japanesemwps.global2.vic.edu.au/
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner has created an infogram showing a range of social networking apps with age ratings. This may help some families when determining the suitability of apps for their children. http://bit.ly/25lAsOF
Jen Dynan
ICT Leader
PRINCIPAL AWARDS
TARGET TUESDAY
This is how much rubbish we collected this Tuesday.
Let’s aim to reduce the rubbish on the target and keep MWPS a rubbish free school!
Prep A Estelle T
Prep B Ryan G
Prep C Jeyoung P
Prep D Felix DP
Prep E Duncan M
Prep F Caleb I
EAL Marla M
Library Liam L
PE/Sport Harry M
Japanese Aaron S
Art Kevin B
ICT Eva J
Science Sam T
Music Scarlett L
GOLD
Sienna C, Om C, Jaimi A, Thomas D, Ethan L, Chloe B, Sunny
Z, Kenneth Z, Amelia G, Kerrie N, Darcy H, Nam P, Lynette S
SILVER
Ryan W, Brad W-S, Mia D, Kaveesha K, Samantha J, Toby S,
Yenuli D-S, Harin D, Chithira D, Eric B, Edgar L, Roger M,
Jayda M, Aneeha S, Theodore K, Hilda C, Kieron T, Mia J,
Rebecca W, Lee C, Elizaveta L
Rubbish Free Lunch Day Winners Week 7 Term 2
Congratulations to our winning classes for last week’s Rubbish Free Lunch Day. The winning Prep class was Prep F with
94%% rubbish free lunches. The winning Junior School class was 2C with 96% rubbish free lunches. The winning
Middle School class was 3D with 100% rubbish free lunches. The winning Senior class was 5D with 100% rubbish free lunches. Our winning classes are rewarded with 15 minutes extra recess! Congratulations!
CLASS
PE
PF
1A
1B
1C
PA
PB
PC
PD
SCORE
No result
No result
80%
84%
88%
94%
No result
91%
91%
CLASS
2C
2D
3A
3B
3C
1D
1E
2A
2B
SCORE
86%
No result
92%
No result
96%
88%
95%
82%
96%
CLASS
4C
4D
4E
5A
5B
3D
3E
4A
4B
SCORE
100%
91%
No result
91%
83%
83%
86%
84%
88%
CLASS
6C
6D
5C
5D
6A
6B
SCORE
85%
100%
No result
No result
85%
81%

SECOND HAND UNIFORM
The Second-Hand-Uniform Shop will be open on
Monday 20 June from 8.50-9.20am.
Please try to bring small denominations as the shop will not be able to provide a large amount of change.
HARMONY DAY
Please note that the date on the permission slip for the
Harmony Day Incursion Performances should be Wednesday
June 15th and not June 20th.
ART ROOM
If anyone has a Barbie Bus or Van that they are willing to donate it would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, I’m Earnest and I care about the environment.
Encourage your parents to recycle ink and toner cartridges
WALKATHON
Thank you to our school community for supporting the Walkathon this year. We raised in excess of $7000! Thank you to all of the sponsors for being so generous and making this year’s fundraiser such a huge success.
Leigh Woods and Sharen Same
8 June 13 July 10 August
14 Sept 12 Oct 9 Nov Dec [TBC]
Have an idea or would you like to assist in an activity?
Email our Chairperson Lara Walton at larawalton@bigpond.com or contact the Office.
ALL VISITORS
MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE, including parents who are dropping items off for their child/children. This assists staff in knowing that visitors are on site for legitimate reasons, for the safety of our students.
CHARLESWORTH WALSH DANCE CENTRE
The Magic of Dance
Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Song & Dance, Kindy Dance
All ages are catered for 3+ onwards
Mt Waverley, Bayswater and Aspendale
Gardens
Phone: 03 9807 2608 or 03 5977 3389
Website: www.cwdance.com.au
ENROLMENTS ARE NOW
OPEN FOR TERM 3
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
‘COME AND TRY’ GIRL GUIDES Ages 5-17 yrs Sunday 5th June 9am—1pm Mt Waverley Guide Hall, Fairways Avenue, Mt Waverley.
Activities include erecting tents, games, outdoor cooking, planting, painting pots and campfires. Enquiries call Jillian 0413 587720
COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA (CWA OF VIC) Would you like to be a founding member in your area? Come along to our meeting on Wednesday 22 June at 7pm at the Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House, 22 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East.
CWA is part of a global organisation, open to all women in the city and country. Contact Viviane on vi_ch_1@hotmail.com.

Vic torian
We are proud and excited to have some of our students participating in the
Spectacular: The Elements.
2016 Victorian State Schools
This year’s Spectacular will be held at Hisense Arena on Saturday 10 September, with two shows at 1pm and
6:30pm. The three-hour Spectacular will be filmed for broadcast by Channel 7.
For a fun, family entertainment experience, and to cheer on our students from the audience, be quick to secure discounted tickets.
Talented young skaters, musicians, dancers and singers will feature on stage, while many other students will work behind the scenes, gaining unique, on-the-job, professional experience.
This program, run by the Department of Education and Training, helps to develop each student’s performance skills, discipline, perseverance, cooperation and confidence under the training of industry professionals.
Discount Early Bird tickets for the Spectacular will be available for 11 days only from 10am on Friday 3 June
Standard ticket prices will apply after this time.
Adult – $35
Child Under 15 – $18
Concession – $30
Buy 10 tickets and get one adult ticket free ( for group bookings please call 1300 364 001)
General Admission tickets – available from 9am on Tuesday 14 June
Adult – $40
Concession – $30
Child Under 15 – $20
Buy 10 tickets and get one adult ticket free (for group bookings please call 1300 364 001)
To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au
or phone Ticketek on 132 849 .
For more information about the event and program, go to the Spectacular Facebook and website page: https://www.facebook.com/performingartsunit http://www.education.vic.gov.au/spectacular
JUNIOR CHOIR
If you've considered coming along to Junior Choir, but haven't done so yet - now is the time!
After a fantastic performance at Open Night, the Junior Choir is about to start its next new piece, so it is a good time for interested students and parents to come along and see what Choir is all about.
The Junior Choir rehearses in the music room every Wednesday morning at 8:30am sharp.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Shari Bhatt
Junior Choir Coordinator