State Swimming

Hi, I’m Jade Feely, one of the swimming captains here at Wembley and I recently attended the State Swimming Competition. It was an exciting and fun experience, and I met so many new people and made new friends.

I was competing in 50 metre butterfly and 50 metre freestyle, and I got two silver medals in the events. My sister Alison’s school was there as well (Maribyrnong Sports Academy), so I spent the day with her and one of her friends. After our races were finished, we got interviewed by some students from Port Melbourne Secondary College. The questions were mainly about our journey leading up to the event and our plans for future careers in swimming. It was really fun and I had a really great time with my friends.

I would like to thank all of the people who supported me leading up to this event, including Laura Keays, one of the P.E. teachers and some of the other students on the swimming team. I wouldn’t have gotten to this level without them, and they played a really big role in my success at the competition. Overall, it was a really fun experience and I got to learn a lot about how big swimming competitions work and it was really enjoyable.

Athletics

Wembley Primary School Shines at Maribyrnong Division Cross Country Finals

On Wednesday, May 28th, fifteen students from Wembley Primary School proudly represented the Westgate District at the Maribyrnong Primary Cross Country – Girls, Boys & Mixed Division Finals, held at the Keilor Athletics Track and Sports Precinct

The students who competed were :

Michael Sesto
William Chetchuti
Anna Le Berre
Charlotte Meissner
Hazel Anglin
Filip Franjic
Quinn Dyt
Asher Sadgrove
Elsa Fleming
Mia Harris
Sadie Darcy
Milana Farfaglia
Annabelle Dwyer
Hazel Dowell-Silva
Jade Feely

Chase Giocomin was unwell on the day, but I would like to congratulate him for making it through to Divisionals.

Despite the cold and wet conditions, our students were absolutely fantastic, showing remarkable resilience and determination throughout the day. I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents who came along to support. Your commitment and the time you've invested in helping your children reach this level in running is clearly evident and deeply appreciated.

We are thrilled to share that 12 out of the 15 competitors have qualified for the Regional Cross Country event, which will take place on June 19th. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding effort and sportsmanship!

~ Laura Keays Wembley Primary School ~

Student Learning Achievement Awards

Week 4:

PA	Harvey T	For your incredible commitment to show our Wembley values! I am so proud of your efforts to try your best in everything that you do! Well done Harvey!!
PB	Chloe G	For working so hard at recording accurate sounds in our spelling this week. Chloe, keep up the hard work - you are so clever!
PC	Mya M	For always challenging yourself during writing tasks. Mya, you go above and beyond during independent writing and I am so impressed with the growth you have shown this year!! I know that your classmates look to you for support. Keep up your amazing work!
PD	Nina P	For being so brave and helping us learn all about Apraxia Awareness Day. You always try your best at school, even when the learning is a little bit hard for you. I'm so proud of how you set an awesome example for others with your effort, enthusiasm and behaviour. Congratulations, Nina! You are a Prep D Legend!
PE	Frieda H	For always being a kind and helpful classmate. Frieda, you go out of your way to help others and keep our classroom organised. You are a Prep E superstar!
1A	Lucy J	For her fantastic effort in writing our informative texts on platypuses. She takes pride in her work, using punctuation accurately, presenting neat handwriting, and including detailed pictures. Keep up the great work, Lucy!
1B	Xavier H	For always giving his best effort at school, Xavier is a great role model for his peers in the way he approaches his studies. On top of this, he is always kind and respectful to all. Go young Hoffman!
1C	Sophie B	For her amazing Fascinating facts presentation. Sophie, your resilience and determination was admirable. You spoke beautifully and had the whole class engaged! What a superstar!
1D	Arlo J	For always working hard and putting in maximum effort in all your learning. Arlo you always try your best and give 100%. Keep up the fabulous effort! We are so proud of you!
2A	Dylan H	For showing resilience during the week and persevering through challenges. I am so proud of you Dylan for accepting and adapting and embodying our value of Resilience.
2B	Cody W	For having a growth mindset and showing your best effort towards everything you do. Cody, you have made a wonderful start to Term 2, taking so much care with your work and showing resilience when you face a challenge. You should be so proud of yourself, keep it up superstar!
2C	Maeve H	For showing respect at school by always listening carefully and following instructions. Your thoughtful attitude sets a great example for others—well done Maeve and keep it up!
2D	Louis P	For giving 100% effort to every learning task you engage in. Louis, you have set an incredible standard for resilience and persevering through a challenge. Your kind and thoughtful behaviour towards your peers is also wonderful! Well done!
3A	Archer B	For the incredible concentration and effort he has put into his SMART words. Archer has been striving to achieve his best in both our teacher-groups and independent sessions. He contributes his thoughts about different words and takes the time to correct any mistakes he makes. Keep up the amazing work Archer!
3B	Ged C	For consistently demonstrating excellent effort at school. Ged, you work hard at everything you do, keep up the great work. You should be a proud superstar!
3C	Cruz G	For his incredible efforts in the classroom, always showing such respectful and positive behaviours. Cruz, thank you for always offering to support others, being our laptop wizard, and everything else you do on a daily basis! You’ve deserved an award since day one, buddy – keep up your amazing work!
3/4A	Ivy T	For approaching all of your learning with a Growth Mindset and a positive attitude. RTI, different spelling programs, hands-on maths tasks - You always have a go and always do a great job! Keep it up.
4A	Amara K	For consistently staying on task, showing your Wembley Values and being kind to those around you. Amara, you are a great role model to those around you; supporting others and setting a great example of respectful behaviours. Keep up the great work!
4B	Luna U	For consistently supporting your peers with their learning and demonstrating a strong growth mindset in your own work. Your positive attitude and effort are commendable. keep it up!
4C	Bella M
5A	Dela J	For making a wonderful transition into Term Two, and seeking clarification on her tasks. Congratulations Dela, it is wonderful to see you being so proactive and independent within your learning! Keep up the amazing work!
5B	Charlotte G	For consistently putting excellent effort into all areas of your learning. Your ability to maintain a Growth Mindset when tackling a challenging task is to be commended. Well done!
5C	Zach C	For your dedication and perseverance in tackling challenging maths concepts. You approach every problem with a positive mindset and give your best, even when the equations get tough. Your peers admire your determination and feel comfortable turning to you for help: a true testament to your supportive nature and leadership. Keep up the fantastic work!
5/6A	Mya D	For applying herself and giving her best in all that she does. Mya, you are a role model for effort and your achievements are evident of the hard work you put into all tasks. Well done!
6A
6B
6C	Alex H	For being an upstander when helping his friends manage a disagreement. Thanks for being a great role model for your peers, Alex! Keep up the great work!

Week 5:

PA	Neva T	For your incredible effort to transition into school each morning! We are all so incredibly proud of you. Your resilience is infectious to the rest of the class. What a star, well done Neva!
PB	Arthur N	For his demonstration of the value of respect and inclusion when engaging with Prep B’s Auslan lesson. Arthur, you did a wonderful job listening and trying out all of the different signs Julie showed us. Keep it up superstar!
PC	Hendrix W	For your awesome attitude on our farm excursion! Hendrix, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and I loved watching you uphold the Wembley values even when on an excursion. I am so proud to be your teacher!
PD	Mary-Jean M	For setting an amazing example of classroom routines in Prep D. Thank you Mary-Jean for your resilience this week. Keep up the amazing work!
PE	Lenny K	For showing outstanding resilience in Prep E. You always bounce back with a positive attitude when things don’t go as you hoped, and you inspire others with your optimism and determination. You are a Prep E superstar!
1A	Billy B	For his fantastic effort in writing this week in creating his informative texts on platypuses. You have worked really hard to create a book that you are proud of! Keep up the great work, Billy!
1B	Levi T	For being so receptive to feedback are trying harder to listen and manage his body. Levi has made a huge effort to be respectful and kind towards his peers and I’m so proud of him. Go Levi!
1C	Jordan B	For his wonderful efforts in writing. Jordan, you did a fantastic job revising and editing your information report. You ensured that your sentences made sense and added extra detail. Keep up the amazing work!
1D	Charlie T	For being such an incredible member of our class! Charlie, you always show the Wembley values and give 100 per cent to everything that you do. We are so proud of you. Keep up the wonderful work!
2A	Frederik R	For completing a wonderful information report and including lots of facts about Cairns. Well done Freddie, keep up the fantastic effort!
2B	Greta M	For the effort and commitment you show towards your learning! Greta, it has been wonderful to see you focus on your writing in both your information report and persuasive text. Keep up the great work superstar!
2C	Kit I	For always showing respect and inclusion. You play kindly in the yard, listen well in class, and speak politely to everyone. You’re a wonderful role model!
2D	Lena N	For always trying your best and working hard at school. Lena, you come to school each day ready to learn and achieve your goals. This effort really shows! You should be proud of all the hard work you do. Well done!"
3A	Max F	For the effort and persistence he demonstrated with his writing. Max worked on his response to our narrative writing prompt over multiple sessions and took the time to ensure he completed it to a high standard. Well done Max, your commitment to your learning is wonderful - keep it up!
3B	Maya A	For demonstrating excellent resilience at school! Maya, you have a strong ability to get yourself on track, no matter what, and apply fantastic effort in your learning and your work! You should be proud, well done and keep it up superstar!
3C	Hamish D	For always showing such a great attitude towards learning. Hamish, you’ve been focused, kind, and always so eager to help your classmates. Congratulations, buddy — you absolutely deserve it!
3/4A	Marko A	For the strong work ethic that you apply in all areas of your learning. Marko, the way that you approach our learning tasks with such a strong drive to succeed is awesome to see. You’re having a great year - Keep it up!
4A	Mischa T	For maintaining focus during learning time and showing resilience when attempting challenging tasks. Mischa, you did incredible with completing your maths task this week when renaming using the algorithm strategy. Keep it up!!
4B	Ethan K	For his engagement and effort in learning and for showing respect towards those around him. Ethan, well done, I look forward to your continued development.
4C	Bella M	For your consistent effort in learning. Bella, you work hard at every learning opportunity and you celebrate each win. You are a fantastic role model for others and you are achieving great things. Thanks for your brilliant positive influence!
5A	Riley H	For her determination and resilience during our Math session on the multiplication algorithm. Congratulations Riley! You have a wonderful sense of determination and perseverance, which is amazing to see. Keep up the awesome work!
5B	Jana S	For always cheerfully maintaining a Growth Mindset when tackling new skills. I have been incredibly impressed with how hard you have worked to master efficient strategies for addition, subtraction and multiplication. Keep up the amazing work!
5C	Phoebe H	For your expansive creativity and use of imagination during our Concept/Maths potions experiment! You showed perseverance and resilience when given the challenging task of calculating the exact measurements for your brew. Fantastic work Phoebe, keep it up!
5/6A	Lennox M	For always striving to be the best version of himself. Whether it's learning new maths concepts, applying craft to his writing or choosing the right spot to sit for his learning, Lenny gives 100% everyday. You are kicking goals, Lenny and it's wonderful to see. Well done!
6A	Srivaths M	For bringing your worldly knowledge to our concept lessons. Srivaths, your peers are lucky to be able to learn from you every day. Keep up the great work.
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6C	Annabelle D	For showing initiative and passion for her writing projects. Your dedication to refining your craft and trying new things is brilliant, Annabelle! Keep up the great work!

Values Nomination Awards

Week 4: Resilience - Accepting

Prep	Eugenie A	For showing resilience by bouncing back after you tripped and hurt yourself. You stayed calm and kept playing.
Year 1	Richard H	For accepting a tricky situation with a great attitude — when you were split into a different class to your friend, you accepted it and joined in positively.
Year 2	Lillian V	For showing resilience by accepting that you couldn’t play soccer next to your classroom. You stayed calm and found something else to do.
Year 3	Oliver S	For showing acceptance and flexibility during partner work—agreeing to use your partner’s laptop, you accepted it and worked well together.
Year 4	Ruby J	For showing resilience by accepting when your friend was working in a different group. You still focused and participated positively.
Year 5	Isaac P	For being a great example of accepting. When you didn’t get invited to a birthday party, you showed maturity and didn’t make a fuss.
Year 6	Florin U	For showing resilience by accepting when things weren’t going your way. You stayed mature and calm, even though it felt difficult.

School Captains:

Milana	FARFAGLIA	Art
Violet	FEELY	Art
Adeline	GARDINER	Art
Eily	NORTHE-MCCULLOCH	Art
Lilian	BOULIS	Diversity and Inclusion
Milla	DOWNEY	Diversity and Inclusion
Ines	TAYLOR	Diversity and Inclusion
Willa	MUNRO	House Captain Cruickshank
Neo	ZIOGLIS	House Captain Cruickshank
Victoria	CAMILLERI	House Captain Kulin
Ty	SCHOFIELD	House Captain Kulin
George	TSOMBANOPOULOS	House Captain McIvor
Isabella	ALPHIN	House Captain McIvor
Charlotte	BURROWS	House Captain Westgate
Hugo	CRAIG	House Captain Westgate
Miles	GODDARD	ICT
Arlo	COURTNEY	ICT
Srivaths	MALLAJOSYULA	ICT
Gwenevieve	CHANDRA	Music
Tilla	DESTER	Music
Oliver	SWINTON	Music
Marlie	CRAIG	PE
Milla	GALLOWAY	PE
Hudson	BOTTERILL	PE
Dylan	O'RIORDAN	Peer Mediator
Musa	YOUSSEF	Peer Mediator
Alana	EDWARD	Peer Mediator
Annabelle	DWYER	School Captain
Harrison	MEISSNER	School Captain
Jade	FEELY	School Captain
Florin	USSHER	School Vice Captain
Theo	LUTTRELL	School Vice Captain
Mia	HARRIS	School Vice Captain
Yolande	KINGSTON	Spanish
Hunter	ROVIS	Spanish
Hazel	DOWELL-SILVA	Spanish
Jacinta	LY	Sustainability
Josephine	FLACK	Sustainability
Grace	MCCONNELL	Sustainability
Evie	CURRAN	Wellbeing
Madeleine	HEANEY	Wellbeing
Cora	HUDSON	Wellbeing
Anax	CRIPPS	Wellbeing
Reva	NEEDHAM	Wellbeing

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