INTERSCHOOL CARNIVAL

Well done to all of the children who represented Wattle Grove at the Interschool Carnival on Wednesday and Friday last week. Wattle Grove were the overall champions. We also had a champion in Room 18, William, who was awarded Champion Year 5 Boy. An amazing effort by William! Congratulations.

 ASSEMBLY

Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents and family members who came to watch our assembly item with Room 8. The children did an outstanding job. Thank you also for all the effort that went into the costumes - the children looked fantastic. Mrs Dewar and I were very impressed with the students in the lead up to the assembly as well as on the day of the performance. Congratulations to all of the children.

Well done to all of the students who received an award. We had Merit Awards, Literacy Pro Awards, Values Award and a Science Award. A great effort from all.

 WATTLE DAY WALK

To celebrate Wattle day, the students of Room 18 went around the neighbourhood delivering Wattle Day cards. The students worked hard in creating cards that had a positive message for the people of Wattle Grove. The sun was shining and we enjoyed getting into the community. It was a great way to start spring and share some kindness with others. 

Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is Australia's national flower. The Golden Wattle blooms in spring, with large fluffy, yellow, sweet smelling flower heads. Each Golden Wattle flower head is a bunch of many tiny flowers. Acacias are popularly called Wattle. Since the Golden Wattle is native to Australia's Capital territory, the flower was the obvious choice for the floral emblem.