Dear Parents/Carers,

YEAR 3/4 CAMP ROSES GAP

We had an outstanding time at Roses Gap last week for the Year 3/4 camp. The weather could not have been better and the facilities were first class.

Each child had the opportunity to complete seven adventurous activities including a walk to the beautiful Bee-hive Falls, a flying fox, archery, crate stacking, a giant swing, a low ropes course and a vertical play-pen. Each activity planned was very challenging and it was pleasing to see all students and staff participate with enthusiasm and positive attitude.

Students slept in cabins, surrounded by local wildlife and spectacular scenery. The food was great, with most children lining up for seconds at each meal.

It was the first camp for many of the students and they were able to deal with the separation from family and have a great time. They should be commended!

Camp staff commented on the positive attitudes and good manners of our students, which is very pleasing indeed.

I’d also like to thank our parent volunteers Nicole Jephcott and Greg Gent. It’s always difficult ensuring adult/student ratios and their help was very much appreciated.

Thank-you to all staff who attended this wonderful camp and made it such a special time for the students but in particular to Gina Mills for organising it. Pat Kluver is working on a camp video and it will be ready for viewing in the coming weeks.

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVANGAZA

What a fantastic night we had at the Christmas Extravaganza. Students and their teachers had been practising their songs over the past few weeks and it definitely showed on the night. We are so proud of them all for getting up in front of everyone and providing us all with wonderful performances. Thankyou also to the Food Trucks who came along and provided us with many great choices.

It goes without saying that these events are not possible without the amazing organisation of the Warrnambool Primary Parents Association members and help from the Jamo Community. Thank you to everyone who organised in the lead up to the event and on the day.

ART EXHIBITION

Thank you to everyone who supported the Warrnambool Primary School Art Exhibition.

We raised an amazing $1164.60 which will be donated to the Epilepsy Foundation.

The Lucky Door Prize valued at $100 kindly donated by Armada Gateway Plaza was won by Harvey Crothers 3/4B. Congratulations Harvey!

The overall People’s Choice winner was Eleanor Bussell of class 5/6D with her artwork titled ‘Venom’.

Year Level winners were:

Prep – Chance Sparrow of Prep C titled ‘Taking a walk’

Year 1 – Annika Marshall of 1A titled ‘Kitty Cats’

Year 2 – Archer Gale of 2A titled ‘Watching TV’

Year 3 – Amelia Cremming of 3/4E titled ‘Colour Run’

Year 4 – Lexie Harrison of 3/4B titled ‘Perry’

Year 5 – Sienna McDougall of 5/6D titled ‘Bedroom’

Year 6 –Tanisha Adam of 5/6D titled ‘Stranger Things’

Megan Nicolson from the Warrnambool Art Gallery also selected artworks for an Artist’s Choice Award, with gifts kindly donated by the Warrnambool Art Gallery WAG.

Year Level winners were:

Prep – Oscar Hayward of Prep C titled ‘City Night Sky’

Year 1 – Lyla Kairl of 1B titled ‘Turtle Beach’

Year 2 – Max White of 2A titled ‘Sunrise Over Town’

Year 3 – Libby Leslie - Thom of 3/4D titled ‘What Fun in the Colour Run’

Year 4 – Chey Nelson of 3/4C titled ‘Mum’

Year 5 – Jagger Lynch of 5/6E titled ‘Living Room’

Year 6 –Phineas Griffin of 5/6D titled ‘Pop Art Portrait’

Awards will be presented at today's assembly.

SCHOOL REPORTS

School Reports will be published and ready for view on Wednesday 14th December 2022 on Compass.

STAFFING

Staffing allocation has been completed for the commencement of 2023. I'm pleased to announce the following.

2023 Staffing - Warrnambool Primary School
Prep	Julie Giblin	April –Lee Stutchbury
Year 1	Kuj Williams	Edwina Medro	Bebe Ryan
Year 2	Jarryd Lewis	Dale Beane
Year 3	Patrick Kluver	Kellie McConnell Maggie McMeel
Year 4	Jonathon Pollard	Brooke Thompson
Year 3/4	Stephanie Hann
Year 5	Lidia Allen	Trent Hill	Gina Mills Michelle Rea
Year 6	Jane McLauchlan	Thomas Fraser	Jasmine Cunningham
Specialists	Donna Dixon	John Papadopoulos	Cherine Owen
Support Programs	Cathy Gleeson	Nikki Marris EAL	Gina Mills - Indigenous
Wellbeing	Tonya Ferguson	Jessica White
Business Manager	Joanne Saffin
Administration	Skye Nichols	Jane Martin	Lily Maglaras - Trainee
ICT	Pil Kim	Marcus Bell
Principal Class	Peter Lee	Danielle Toone
Education Support	Ros Evans	Ebony Van Der Starre	Leona Billington
	Louise Grace	Gaye Welsh	Wei-Lin Mai
	Brian Keillor-Reed	David Cashin	Karine Dillon (Term 4)

END OF YEAR DATES

STEP UP DAY

Each student will spend the morning session in their 2023 classroom with their new teacher and classmates on Tuesday 13th December 2023.

VOLUNTEERS MORNING TEA

We take the opportunity to thank the volunteers at our school on Friday 9th December 2022 at 11am in the BER. Many of our programs cannot proceed without the help of our volunteers so it is our way of thanking them for their assistance throughout the year.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

Thursday 15th December 2022 at 9.30am in the School Gym.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

Thursday 15th December 2022 at 11.30am in the School Gym.

END OF YEAR DATES

Friday 16th December 2022 - Students’ Last day

Monday 19th December 2022 - Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 20th December 2022 - Pupil Free Day (School officially closes at 2.20pm)

Enjoy your weekend.

Peter Lee

Principal

Date	Event
Monday 12th December	Indigenous Year 6 Extra Transition Warrnambool College
Monday 12th December	Year 5/6 Aquazone Excursion Year 1/2 Cinema Excursion Year 3/4 Cinema Excursion
Tuesday 13th December	Orientation/Step-Up Day
Wednesday 14th December	Prep Beach Excursion
Thursday 15th December	9.15am Year 6 Graduation 11.30am Final Assembly
Friday 16th December	Year 5/6 Movies Excursion Year 1/2 Botanic Gardens Excursion Last Day Term 4 - 3.20pm finish

School Calendar