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CELEBRATING OUR DIVERSITY - HARMONY WEEK

At Warrnambool Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates the rich diversity of our school community. To honor this diversity, we will be hosting a special assembly on Monday 24th March at 9.00am to showcase the vibrant cultural backgrounds of our students. The event will feature the 2025 Cultural Walk with Flags, where students will proudly represent their countries and cultures.

This event is an opportunity for us all to learn from each other, celebrate our differences, and embrace the richness that each cultural background brings to our school community. Below, we acknowledge the students who will be representing their countries during this special event.

Cultural Representation by Country

Pakistan	India
Syed Sajjad Abidi (3A)	Sarabjot Bangar (5B)
Mustafa Malik (5B)	Jasleen Grewal (1B)
Erina Shehroz (FA)	Anhad Kaur (3B)
Abdul Wali (4A)	Anahat Kaur (2B)
	Nimrat Sandhu (6A)
Sri Lanka	Paavajot Sandhu (4B)
Mahee Berugodaarachchi (3A)	Vanshika (4A)
Yuven Malimbada Hewage (2B)	Vighnesh (2B)
Sandin Malimbada Hewage (5B)
Kallan O’Keeffe (6B)	China
	Zhiyang Chen (6B)
Zimbabwe	Kexin Chen (5C)
Nicole Chivovo (6A)	Chenye Huang (5C)
Benton Chivovo (4A)	Kairui Jin (6B)
Deyasha Gumbo (2A)	Wenze Xie (5A)
	Wenyi Xie (1A)
Taiwan
Alyssa Connor (FA)	Germany
Milla Mai (5B)	Luca Grey (5C)
Yu Fei Yen (1A)	Charlie Grey (2A)
	Zara Packer (5B)
Nepal	Elsie Packer (2A)
Ryan Gurung (2B)
	Thailand
Philippines	Prisha Hongthong (6B)
Vykin Lonogan (2A)	Chanya Hongthong (4A)
Boris Reyes (5B)	Sophie Wallace (6A)
Jose O’Donnell (1A)	Kim Wallace (3A)
Melea Valeroso (5A)	Orana Walsh (2B)
Alexander Hargreaves (3B)
	Colombia
Vietnam	Asling (Natalia) Lopez Guayacan (6A)
Dinh Hy Ma (1B)	Cristian Lopez Gutieerez (5B)
Han Vy Ma (3B)
Le Xoan Tra Nguyen (FB)	South Africa
	Luke Van Wyngaaard (6B)
USA	Eldrick Mlambo (6C)
Reyansh Pawar (6C)	Tyler Els (6C)
Naomi Wilson (1A)	Kyden Els (4A)
Tyler Wilson (4A)	Keagan Potgieter (6A)
	Luan Potgieter (4A)
Japan	Annamarie Fourie (5B)
Naomi Wilson (1A)	Ebony Fourie (5C)
Tyler Wilson (4A)	Aiden Lugton (6B)

Indonesia	Fiji
Chloe Campling (5C)	Vinayak Prasad (2A)
Max White (5C)	Aminah Chand (3A)

South Korea	New Zealand
Pil Kim (Staff)	Alyssa Connor (FA)
	Jason Delany (2B)
Poland	Heidi Webster (4B)
Helena Forynska (4A)	Taimana Carter (1B)

Dominican Republic	United Arab Emirates
Cataleya Specht (5B)	Mustafa Malik (5B)

United Kingdom	Ireland
Hugo Reeve (3A)	Ava McCarthy (5A)
Oliver Hill (1A)
Natasha Starick (6B)
Lyla Kairl (4B)
Arielle Mitchell (4A)
Kuj Williams (Staff)

We encourage all members of our Warrnambool Primary School community to join us for this special assembly, where we will come together to celebrate the diversity of our students and the cultures they represent. Through this event, we aim to foster mutual respect and understanding, ensuring our school remains a welcoming environment for all.

We look forward to seeing you at the assembly and walking together in this vibrant celebration of cultural unity.

WHOLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS SPORTS DAY - FRIDAY 21ST MARCH

We are very excited about our 2025 Whole School Athletics Sports Day, which will take place on Friday 21st March at school. This is a fun-filled and competitive day for our students to showcase their athletic abilities and sportsmanship. Students will participate in a range of events, including sprints, relays, long jump, triple jump, and more, all aimed at promoting fitness, teamwork, and school spirit.

The Whole School Athletics Sports Day is an important event for our school community, bringing together students, staff, and families for a day of active fun and celebration.

This year, we’re encouraging everyone to get involved and cheer on our talented athletes. If your able to assist on the day please contact the school office.

The fundraising committee have organised a special canteen at recess, available by preorder and Zooper Doopers at lunch time. Students will need to have a packed lunch and water bottle.

Please ensure that all children have their hats and sunscreen.

Below is the schedule of events for the day. The first being from Foundation to Year 3 students from 11.30am to 1.30pm. The second for Year 4-6 students from 9am to 1.30pm with championship races being held after lunch.

SCHOOL PHOTOS AND UNIFORM

This years School Photos will be held on Friday 28th March.

Photos need to be ordered online via the following steps:

1. Go to www.leadingimage.com.au

2. Click on Order Your School Photos

3. Enter your Access Key: W9QZ9EJH

Individual and family photos can be ordered with the same access key.

Family photos must be ordered before 4.30pm on Thursday 27th March (the night before photo day). Please make sure your orders are placed before this time.

If you have any questions or require assistance please contact the school office.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

As per the school uniform policy, students will be expected to wear the school logo jumper, polo tops and hats. Students may wear plain navy bottoms without a logo which can be purchased from the school uniform shop or other retailers.

There are options available to assist families with the purchase of uniforms including using the School Saving Bonus and State Schools Relief.

If you have any questions or require assistance with the purchase of uniforms please contact the school office on 5561 5955.

Have a great weekend.

Peter Lee

Principal

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