8 August 2025

The Aquila Feed

Messages from Jayne Muir, Principal

Education Week 2025- Thank you 

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for Education Week 2025! Your participation made our open day a resounding success, and we are thrilled to have welcomed such a large number of our community into our school. As you are aware, the 2025 theme is ‘Ignite your potential’ and on Wednesday we came together and celebrate the strength, diversity and achievements of Wentworth Point Public School and NSW public education — where every student is supported to learn, grow and thrive. 

The classroom visits provided a wonderful opportunity for families to engage with our students and witness the fantastic learning that takes place every day. It was inspiring to see the curiosity and enthusiasm of our students as they showcased their work. 

Our Playground Club exhibition was a highlight, allowing our students to share their creativity and teamwork in a vibrant, fun-filled environment. The artwork displayed in our WPPS Art Gallery Exhibition truly captured the talent and imagination of our students, and it was wonderful to see so many visitors appreciating their efforts.  

The performances from our dance groups and choir were nothing short of spectacular. The energy and passion displayed by our students filled the air with a sense of joy and pride, showcasing the diverse talents within our community. 

Your support during this event not only highlighted the importance of education but also fostered a strong sense of belonging among our students, staff, and families. It is this community spirit that makes our school a wonderful place to learn and grow. 

Thank you once again for being part of Education Week 2025. Keep an eye on our mural where we have invited our community to share inspiring messages. If you have a message of encouragement or inspiration for the children of WPPS, please share with us by clicking on the link and leaving a message for inspiring message. The link can be found here 

We look forward to more opportunities to celebrate our achievements together in the future! 

Congratulations Corina 

On Monday 4 August at NSW Public Education Awards Ceremony at Town Hall, Corina Vogler- McFarlane, WPPS School Psychologist, received a Secretary’s award for Excellent Service. She was recognised for outstanding effort in improving the quality of teaching and learning outcomes. Below is an excerpt from her citation 

As an exceptional school psychologist, Corina profoundly impacts our community by supporting the social, emotional and academic needs of students. Corina connects with students fostering trust and safety, which encourages their engagement and personal growth. She collaborates with families, providing essential resources and support, strengthening our community. Additionally, Corina supports our staff through guidance and professional development fostering a culture of awareness. 

Congratulations Corina 

Kindergarten 2026 Enrolments are now open 

If you live in our intake area and would like to apply to enrol at our school in Kindergarten, start by submitting an online enrolment application. Online enrolment is currently only available for Australian or New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. 

We will be hosting Kindergarten Orientation sessions on 18 and 25 November 2025. Please ensure that you have enrolled your child so we can reach out to you with specific details regarding 2026 Kindergarten Orientation. 

If you are not able to apply online or you prefer not to, download the paper application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form. Please complete the form in English. A translated application to enrol may help you do this. 

Online enrolment can also be used for out-of-area enrolment. Please note that out-of-area enrolment procedures are subject to the department’s enrolment policy. 

Temporary Residents Enrolment Update 

Temporary Residents are welcome to enrol at Wentworth Point Public School. The Temporary Residents Program has information about eligibility and the forms to complete an application. 

We would like to inform you that the Temporary Resident Program has made changes to the 2026 fee structure and recently temporarily paused processing 2026 enrolments. 

I have spoken with the Temporary Residents Program in Wollongong, and they have confirmed that 2026 temporary visa applications will reopen on Friday, 15 August 2025. 

If you are experiencing any difficulties with enrolment, please feel free to visit our friendly office staff between 10 am and 2 pm. They will be happy to assist you with your enquiries. 

We look forward to welcoming new families to our school in 2026. 

Premier’s Spelling Bee Finals 

The Premier's Spelling Bee is an annual state-wide competition designed to promote literacy and a love for language among students in New South Wales. It encourages students to enhance their spelling skills while fostering a sense of community and healthy competition. Participation in the Premier's Spelling Bee provides students with an opportunity to showcase their spelling abilities, build confidence, and engage with peers who share similar interests.  

We are thrilled to announce that Michaela from Echidna’s class and Xavier from Hydra’s class have advanced to the Regional Finals of the Premier's Spelling Bee! The finals will take place on Tuesday, 12 August. On behalf of the entire school community, we would like to extend our congratulations. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are proud of your achievements. 

Year 1 Phonic Screening Check 

The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is a short assessment that tells teachers how students are progressing in phonics. The check takes 5–7 minutes and is carried out in the classroom by classroom teachers with each student individually. The check complements existing strategies to identify students' progress in developing foundational literacy skills. All students in Year 1 will participate in the check from 11 to 29 August. Below is a link to additional information for parents. 

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check- Information for parents and carers 

Reminder- Canteen is closed on Monday 11 August 2025. Please ensure your child packs all their food and drinks for the day. 

Upcoming Sporting Events 

Friday 8 August- PSSA Semi Finals- best of luck to the following teams 

• Senior Boys Soccer 

• Girls Touch Football 

Wednesday 13 August- 3- 6 Athletics Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Warm Up Track. Optional- students in Year 2 turning 8 this year may attend. 

Monday 18 August- Swim Scheme starts 

Tuesday 19 August- Senior Dance Group dress rehearsal for Gumbawali Festival of Stars 

Wednesday 20 August- 4 students from Support unit participation in Ten Pin Bowling Competition at Strathfield Superbowl 

Kind regards 

Jayne Muir 

Principal 

Messages from Daniel Hall, Deputy Principal

Science with the Bilbies

The Hounds get in Shape

The Rabbits in Writing

The Rabbits have been learning to sequence events in their writing this week. Students listened to our focus text and together recalled the beginning, middle and end of the story. They then used words like first, next, and then to create simple sentences that recounted the text. We can’t wait to see what they write next!

Chimpanzees are learning all about arrays in Maths!

This week, our clever Chimpanzees have been exploring the world of arrays. Using counters, drawings, and everyday objects, they’ve been creating neat rows and columns to represent multiplication. Through hands-on activities and group tasks, they’ve discovered how arrays help us count faster and see patterns in numbers.

We’ve also been learning how to divide these arrays into equal groups to better understand division. The Chimpanzees have shown great teamwork and problem-solving as they broke arrays into equal parts and explained their thinking. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they connect multiplication and division in such a meaningful way!

Library News

Messages from P&C Association

P&C Association is a group of volunteers who are parents at the school and members of the local community who want to support the school. The group is committed to supporting and working with the principal and staff to improve the learning experiences of all children. P&C holds meetings once every term of school. It is an informal gathering of parents, citizens, and some staff members where current and future plans for the school are discussed, and how P&C can work together to support and drive common interests related to the school. Members of the P&C committee provide updates and discuss ways to develop and build on a sense of belonging and connection.

email: info@wpps-pca.org.au | website: www.wpps-pca.org.au | facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wppspca