Dancing Divas!

Well, it is that time of year, again!

Dance fever has swept over Wattle Grove and we are all busily learning some pretty slick moves from the good people at Humphrey's Dance Studio.

Our class is learning a range of dances, including:

• The Slosh
• Salsa
• Hip Hop
• Rock Barn Dance
• The Jive 

Additionally, we are going to be learning some slow partner dances...much to the horror of some students! 

I have been very pleased with the way in which the students have enthusiastically thrown themselves into the lessons, and it is wonderful to see them having so much fun. 

The Yr 6's, of course, are learning all of these moves in preparation for the graduation dance, which will follow their graduation ceremony, on Thursday the 29th of November. 

Speaking of the graduation, can I please remind all parents of Yr 6 students that I require 4 - 6 photographs from when they were wee babes and tantrumming (yes, I know I just made up this word) toddlers! I will put these into their graduation powerpoint, so we can see how much...or how little, they have changed over the years.

Here are some photographs of them dancing!

Arts Festival

Well, the 2018 Wattle Grove 'celebration of the arts' has finally arrived, and what a night it was!

While we have always known that Wattle Grove kids are outrageously talented, it still comes as something of a surprise to see just how outrageously talented they are!

Students from Rm 22 were involved in several events, including:

• the exhibition of art work (a HUGE thank you to Ms Randall - unquestionably the best Art teacher in WA)
• Dancing
• a highly amusing performance of 'Cinderella', performed in Italian (another HUGE thank you to Signora Isaiah - irrefutably the best LOTE teacher in WA)
• The Senior Choir, ably led by the incomparable Mr Honey, who is the best...oh, you know what I'm going to say...
• A guitar recital, where the students got to show us their amazing musical skills
• And last but not least...the unbelievable WGPS Circus!

As soon as he provides them, I will be uploading some of the photographs taken by Mr Meachem throughout the evening. I know he took loads of great shots of all our students dressed in their finery. 

I know you all enjoyed their circus performance as much as I did. They have all worked very hard and are great little performers. Despite being a bit rushed for time, we managed to get all our acts into our 15 minute slot. Special congratulations must go out to our Poi, Ribbon and Dance acts, as they worked out the choreography all by themselves. 

I will leave you with two photos of one particular star, decked out in her costume from our skit: 'A sunny day in the park'. A very shy, retiring little thing, isn't she?!

Keep checking out our blog for more circus photos!

Welcome Back for Term Four!

Hello everyone!

I trust you all had a fabulous holiday and enjoyed your time away from school. I also hope you followed my instructions and did not spend the entire fortnight locked away in your room watching TV and playing games!

Term Four is, as always, jam-packed with events, so prepare yourself for the whirlwind.

Some reminders:
Dancing lessons start this week (Week One) and continue throughout the term. Our class, along with Mr Eaves' class, has our lessons every Thursday from 1.10 to 2.10pm. Most students have already paid their money but there are a few who have not, so please send your form and money to school ASAP.

Graduation Photographs - Ah yes...after 11 terms together, our Year 6 students are reaching the end of their Primary School life! As per usual, I need some photographs from each Yr 6 student, for use in the graduation ceremony PPT. I am looking for between 3 - 6 photos from each student, and from when they were babies/toddlers, or cute K-P youngsters! If possible, we would prefer it if the photos are scanned in at home (as a high res JPEG) and then sent to school on a USB. If this is not possible, physical photos are fine. I need them all in by Week 5.

Yr 6 Camp to Kalgoorlie - this is happening in Wk 4. I have been asked to go along, so the Yr 4 and 5 students will have a relief teacher for that week.

Swimming lessons: Having the three year levels makes things a bit tricky! At this point (it may change), it looks like this:

• Year 4 have their lessons from Monday the 19th to Friday the 30th of November, from 10.20am to 12.00pm.
• Year 5 have their lessons from Monday the 19th to Friday the 30th of November, from 1.20 to 3.00pm.
• Year 6 have their lessons from Monday the 5th to Friday the 16th of November, from 12.30 to 3.00pm.

Yr 6 Citizenship Portfolios: The portfolios are due Wednesday the 17th of October - be sure all sections are completed!

Whew! This is just a small snapshot of the whirlwind that is Term Four! I will provide further information as the term progresses.

Here's to a productive and fantastic T4!

Mr Sanderson