Dear Parents/Carers,

END OF YEAR SUMMARY

Yesterday was a day of celebration, a day where we came together to recognize the accomplishments and successes of our outstanding students. As we presented several well-deserved awards to our remarkable winners, I want to express my heartfelt congratulations to each of you. Your dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and your achievements are a testament to your resilience and commitment.

However, let’s not forget that every student in this school has the potential for greatness. Throughout the school year, we have witnessed incredible academic and personal growth from each and every one of you.

At Warrnambool Primary School, we are privileged to witness the diverse talents and capabilities of our students, and we celebrate the uniqueness that each individual brings to our community.

I would like to extend my gratitude to our student leadership group, led by Jagger Lynch, Noah O’Connor, Briana Starick, and Freya Earnshaw. Your leadership has been exemplary, and you have set a positive example for your peers.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated School Council, under the guidance of Greg Gent. Your strong leadership has been instrumental in shaping the success of our school. As we look towards 2024, we anticipate new opportunities with optimism, confident in the capable hands that guide us.

To our Parents Association, thank you for your hard work and dedication to Warrnambool Primary Sschool. Your contributions in time and funds have made a significant impact, allowing us to run various programs that enrich the educational experience of our students.

To the parents who support our school through voluntary work, assistance with programs, and nurturing your children, we express our sincere gratitude. Your involvement is invaluable, and we appreciate the partnership between home and school that contributes to the overall success of our students.

We have had the pleasure of experiencing incredible excursions and programs this year, from Kangaroobie to Sovereign Hill, from Port Fairy to Melbourne, and the unforgettable Cottage by the Sea. To the parents who supported these endeavours, thank you for making these enriching experiences possible for our students.

A special acknowledgment goes to our dedicated staff. Your commitment to the students at Warrnambool Primary School is evident in the special bond that exists between staff and students—an enviable connection that sets our school apart. Mrs McLauchlan, Mrs Cunningham, Mr Fraser, and the Year 6 students, your efforts in preparing for yesterday are very much appreciated.

In closing, thank you all for being an integral part of the Warrnambool Primary School community. As we celebrate the accomplishments of today, let us look forward to the endless possibilities that the future holds.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023. May your journey ahead be filled with success, joy, and continued growth.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

Congratulations to our Year 6 students on the completion of their Primary Schooling years. Mrs McLauchlan, Mrs Cunningham and Mr Fraser ensured that the Graduation was a very special event for the Year 6 students and their families. We wish every student exiting our school all the very best at secondary school. We are confident that they are well prepared for the excitement and challenges which lay ahead. Each student has had a pleasing year of growth but there were several awards presented and the following are the worthy recipients:

Year 6 Outstanding Academic Achievements - Warrnambool City Council Scholarships

6A - Brianna Starick, Tyler Dowdell and George Chomentowski

6B - Jagger Lynch and Isabella Newell

6C - Kitty Dang, Connor Gravolin and Jordie Gale

Harold Stephenson Awards

Sienna McDougall and Julien Dillon

Principal’s Endeavour Awards

Jordie Gale and Amelia Rowbottom

Cottage by the Sea Scholarships

Shakira Grayson and Bailey Bell

Central Rotary Club of Warrnambool Citizenship Awards

Freya Earnshaw and Jagger Lynch

East Warrnambool Rotary

Aylee Billington and Jake McDonald

Year 6 Academic Endeavour Awards

6A - Sofia Osmonova and Greta Turner

6B - Henry Morton and Mia Bonnett

6C - Aylee Billington and Julien Dillon

Warrnambool Primary School Resilience Awards

Annabelle Riordan and Isobel Logan

Japanese LOTE Encouragement Awards

Sienna McDougall and Jordie Gale

Visual Arts Awards

Greta Turner, Willow Howe, Sara Dillon, Elouise Auletta, Mia Bonnett, Maria Manev, Freya Earnshaw, Jagger Lynch, Asher Dawe, Isobel Logan and Julien Dillon

PE Awards

Asher Dawe, Nabeila Campling, Kitty Dang, Bungarie Ugle-Hagan, Isabella Newell, Levi Jephcott, Jagger Lynch and Noah O’Connor

State Schools Victoria Sport & Academic Award

Asher Dawe

Aspiring Indigenous Graduates

Chloe Mobbs and Shakira Grayson

Aspiring EAL Graduate

Sofia Osmonova

2023 JSC Year 6 Emerging Leader

Coby Duncan

Brauer College Scholarship

Lilly Thornbury

Warrnambool College Scholarship

Noah O’Connor

Forster Music Award

Sofia Osmonova and Luchelle Coetzee

School of Jammin Music Award

Sienna McDougall, Isabella Newell, Mia Bonnett, Sarah Martini, Jake McDonald, Brianna Starick and George Chomentowski

Glen Watson from Watson Photography was at the ceremony and has taken some wonderful photos. If you would like to view and purchase these photos please click on this link https://galleries.watsonphoto.com.au/wpsgrad2023

FINAL ASSEMBLY

At our final assembly yesterday we announced the leadership groups for 2024 and awards for those students moving into Year 6.

Year 5 Tozer Academic Scholarships

Angel Ngawaka and Parmin Safari

Junior School Council Ambassadors

Frankie Brown, Quinn Hussey, Willow Jolly, Calvin Traill

2024 Community Team Leaders are:

Matthew Stagoll, Jack Bryant and Ella Sharpe

2024 Sports Team Leaders are:

Ignis- Alex Butler and Tom Gent

Terra- Ethan Hammersley, Lexi Harrison, Aurora Walmsley and Alyra Brown

Aqua- Hugo Philpott, Asha Taylor-Wright, Aleira Jarvis, Nico Savage and Oscar Moody Ventus- Lenny Spicer, Starla Lilley, Leopold Forynski and Harper Rudman

2024 Wellbeing Team Leaders

Dominik Broadley, Ashlee Pimblett, Ruby Moon, Frankie Alexandrou, Mia Newell, Max Delaney-Brown, Angel Ngawaka, Rubi Thornbury and Alison Alexander

2024 Sustainability Team Leaders

Amaliah Rock, Raymond Parnell, Chey Nelson, Tilly Wilson, Isaac Hay, Cruz Chatfield and BJ Stewart

2024 STEAM Leadership Team

Bella Jeffrey Cody Salmon, Sophia Elford, Violet Fletcher, Theo Darmanin, Xavier Vaiotu, Harley Causby and Zac McRae

2024 Library Team Leaders

Jessica McKie, Ella Meade, Shakira Smith and Clare Power

2024 Administration Leadership Team

Seth Berugodaarachchi, Sam Barling, Benji Collie and Will Meredith

2024 Koori Team Leaders

Kiylahn Comollatti, Cruz Chatfield, Coby Tampion- Collins, Charlotte Rogers De-Bono, Chey Nelson and Shakira Smith

2024 Mulitcultural Leadership Team

Seth Berugodaarachchi, Katelin Du Toit and Aamin Abdellatif

The Kelly Shield

Terra was the winning house in 2023

BANNERS

Regional:

Quinn Hussey- High Jump

Starla Lilley- 100, 200 and 800m

Lenny Spicer- Golf

Asha Taylor-Wright - Swimming

Sam Turner- Swimming

STATE:

Lenny Spicer- Golf

STAFFING

It is a very sad time when we have to farewell staff who have been part of our working family. Some of them have been long term members and others for a relatively shorter time but we acknowledge their service this week.

Michelle Rea has been a very long serving teacher with a strong history of academic excellence and a passion for teaching. We will miss Michelle’s friendship and collegiality as she retires from the Department of Education.

We also farewell Thom Fraser this week as he moves to Brauer College in a teaching and Leadership role. We know that Thom will do an outstanding job.

Jane McLauchlan is taking leave while she pursues a Disabilty/Inclusion Leadership role at Port Fairy Consolidated Sschool. We wish Jane all the very best.

Trent Hill will also be taking leave for the 2024 school year as he pursues the Chief Executive role at the Hampden Football Netball League. Trent will be sorely missed at Warrnambool Primary Sschool.

Joanne Saffin will be returning to Grasmere Primary School to resume her Business Manager duties in 2024. We wish Joanne all the very best and welcome Sharyn Fary back from Warrnambool College in 2024.

Lily Maglaras will be leaving Warrnambool Primary School as she pursues further study and employment in the local area. We congratulate Lily on completing her traineeship and wish her well in her future career endeavours.

All of our departing staff been outstanding members we wish them all the very best in 2024.

We welcome David Tomkins to Warrnambool Primary School in 2024. David is a talented teacher and he will commence teaching Year 4 in 2024. We also welcome back Jane McMeel who will be teaching Year 3 and Lauren Hoy who will resume back in the office after her leave.

MERRY CHRISTMAS/ HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I sincerely wish that everyone has a great Christmas and holiday break. We look forward to 2024 with much optimism and enthusiasm.

Have a great weekend!

Peter Lee

Principal

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