Principal's Report

Premier's Reading Challenge Assembly

At assembly today, John Mullahy, our local MP for Glen Waverley presented a number of students with badges and certificates for the Premier's Reading Challenge. Again, every single student student in our school has completed the challenge, an amazing effort!!! Well done WHPS. A list of the students receiving the awards and badges, and some photos are below. 

Premier’s Reading Challenge Awards

Students  who received a badge for most improved:

Leo L 4OB

Chloe P 2LD

Yili G 5TL

Harain S 4OB

Students who received a Certificate for 100+ books read:

** These students also receive a badge for the highest  number of books read in each year level: 

Emily 1HQ

Teddy 1HQ

Alyssa H 1MC **

Sia 1MC

Wilson 2CL

Tianna 2DC

Aiden 2LD

Alexander B 2LD **

Andy 2LD

Max 2MG

Aaranan 3BC

William S 3JN **

Elisa 3VB

Ananya P 4MP **

Micha 4MP

Ivy 4SM

Ashray 5BT

Xin Bei 5BT

Ailin J 5TL **

Ezra 5TL

Chelsea O 6SC **

Heidi 6TJ

Graduation

The Year 6 Graduation will take place on Monday night, and many staff will be in attendance to celebrate this special milestone with our Year 6 students, their families, and the staff who have supported them throughout their primary school journey.

A huge thank you will go to Tanja Jansen for all her hard work in organising the event, with wonderful support from Lisa Veitch, John Stewart, Steph Cuddon, Nathan Stockton, and Dan Slater. I also want to express my sincere gratitude in advance to our teachers, support staff, and, most importantly, the families who have provided such strong guidance and encouragement over the years.

We wish all our Year 6 graduates the very best as they embark on their secondary education. Farewell, and good luck!

Classes for 2026

Earlier in the week our student's found out their classes and teachers for 2026 on our transition day. Next year, we have no teachers leaving our school but a few have commenced or continue to be on family leave. Others have moved roles or classes and these are outlined below. 

Classroom Teachers

PREP 

Emily Boydell PEB*, Lin Liu PDC, Laura Pugliese PLP, Amy Huang PAH

YEAR 1

Sarah Quinn 1SQ*, Victoria Bruges-Cannon 1VB, Danielle Peters 1DP, Brooke Castledine 1BC

YEAR 2

Narelle Arzuman 2NA*, Renee Conway 2RC,  Sally Dwyer / Louise Connor 2DC, Lizzy Dent 2LD

YEAR 3

Jess Newbold 3JN*, Virginia Beshara 3VB, Kathryn Watson 3KW, Melise Ciftcioglu 3MC

YEAR 4

Susie Modin 4SM*, Tanja Jansen 4TJ, Satoshi Okita / Rachel Kelly 4OK, Haishi Qin 4HQ

YEAR 5

Chloe Lim 5CL*, John Stewart / Terri Jacobs 5JS, Tim Lee 5TL, Danielle Greco 5DG

YEAR 6

Stephanie Cuddon 6SC*, Megan Peraic 6MP, Lisa Veitch 6LV, Erin Bartleton 6EB

*Learning Leader of the Year Level

Specialist Teachers

PYHSICAL EDUCATION

Nicole Purcell, Renee Drury

PERFORMING ARTS

Dan Slater, Emma Roughton

VISUAL ARTS

Sandra Mazzocca, Kathy Orford

LIBRARY

Briony Mason, Emma Roughton

STEM

Nathan Stockton

FRENCH

Cathie Lording

MANDARIN / EAL

Betty Zhang

LITERACY and NUMERACY TUTORS

Sandra Posocco, Meagan Baker, Kathryn McPherson

LEADING TEACHER RELEASE in 1DP and 3VB

Maxine Gallagher 

Captains for 2026

Congratulations and well done to the following students who been elected or selected to be a captain or a monitor next year. A big thank you as well to Tim Lee, for organising and running the student leadership process. 

Friday 6th February has been set aside as a special assembly to present the captains badges. Once the peer mediators and SRC are selected, we will present their badges with the monitors on Friday 20th February. 

Specialist Captains/Monitors 

Last Assembly for 2025

The final assembly for the year will be on the oval on Wednesday 17th December at 2:30pm. We will be farewelling the Year 6 students as well as presenting the Student of the Term. As always, parents are more than welcome to attend. 

Early Leaving 2025 / Late Starting 2026

We are aware many students may finish the school year early, or will start later in 2026. If this is the situation with your family, please enter these absence into compass. If you are starting later in 2026, please email the office as well, so we have a record of when your child will returning to school.  wheelers.hill.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Parent Contributions for 2026

As we prepare for the 2026 school year, we’re reaching out to seek your continued support through our Parent Contributions, which are now available on Compass.

While the Department of Education funds the staple requirements for teaching and learning, it’s the additional support from families that enables us to deliver the high-quality programs, facilities, and learning experiences our students enjoy. These contributions allow us to enrich the curriculum, enhance resources, and maintain the welcoming school environment that defines Wheelers Hill Primary School.

We are deeply appreciative of the generosity our community has shown in the past and hope this support will continue into 2026. Your contributions directly fund classroom programs, digital and learning materials, and the care of our school grounds, all of which help create a safe, engaging, and inspiring place for every child. Without this ongoing assistance, we may be required to scale back some of the programs and improvements that make our school such a special place.

We’ve worked to keep contribution amounts for 2026 closely aligned with those of 2025, making it as manageable as possible for families to continue their support. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps us provide meaningful opportunities for our students to learn and grow.

Thank you once again for your generosity, involvement, and commitment to our school community. Together, we can ensure that 2026 is another year of success, growth, and opportunity for all students.

Farewell

As some families say goodbye to Wheelers Hill this year, with their child completing Year 6, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and involvement over the years. We wish you all the very best for the future and hope your children carry fond memories of their time at WHPS.

To the students who are moving on to new schools before completing Year 6, we wish you every success in your new adventures. We hope you and your families will always remember your time at Wheelers Hill Primary School with warmth and fond memories.

Thank You to Our School Community

On behalf of the entire school community and staff, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many people who make our school such a wonderful place.

• Administration Team – Larissa Clark, Nadia Kypriotis, and Cheryl Mace: your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. Special thanks to Nicky McLean for her ongoing support with First Aid this year. 
• Education Support Team – Thank your to our education support team this year of Kathryn McPherson, Vanessa Chung, Winter Washington, Paula Rugirok, Samreen Naveed, Ishani Perera, Rita Zaia, Tozzy McMahon, Kelly Allan, Kamila Paeter and Nicky McLean: your support has made a big difference for both students and teachers.
• Multicultural Education Aides – Chyi Yong Loh and Nicola Jiang: thank you for your work with our diverse community.
• Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care Team – led by Ruby Allan with Pete Osmond, and the entire OSHC team: your care and dedication are greatly appreciated.
• Maintenance and Support – John Arboit, for keeping our school in excellent condition, and Lamia Bouazza, our library technician, for your behind-the-scenes contributions.
• ICT Support – Evan Yi (DEECD technician) and Michael Minenna (school technician) for your expertise. Special thanks to Nathan Stockton for his outstanding contributions to BYOD, STEM, and enrichment programs.
• Enrichment and Specialist Programs – Satoshi Okita, Virginia Beshara, Maddy Gallagher, and Danni Peters: your leadership and dedication support the growth of our students.
• School Council – especially our President, Tina Samardzija, for your guidance and leadership.
• Assistant Principals – Leasyl Richards and Katrina Spicer: your hard work, expertise, and dedication are integral to the success of our school.
• Parent Helpers – your time volunteering in classrooms and on excursions is invaluable.
• Teachers and Staff – your tireless efforts, commitment, and passion for learning are greatly appreciated.
• Parents and Families – your ongoing support and involvement in your children’s learning and the school community are truly valued.

Thank you all for your continued contributions, support, and commitment to our school community. We are so fortunate to be part of such an incredible, caring community here at Wheelers Hill Primary School.

Final Day of Term 4

The last day of term for 2025 is Friday 19th December. Please note the earlier finish time of 1:30pm. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and safe holiday. I look forward to seeing you all back for another school year in 2026.  

Michael Ramsey

Principal