April 17th, 2024
'The Puggle Post'
OUR SCHOOL VISION:
"Wandong Primary School...Making a difference by developing confident, independent and resilient learners who strive for personal excellence."
What's on What's Due
| April | 2024 |
| Friday 19th | Davern House Celebration Day - Davern House students can come dressed in GREEN.` |
| Wednesday 24th | ANZAC Day Service 2.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Thursday 25th | Anzac Day Holiday |
| Friday 26th | Grade 5 / 6 Interschool Sport - District Winter Sports Consent/Payment due |
| Monday 29th | Grade 3 - 6 Cross Country Selection Trials @ LB Davern |
| May | 2024 |
| Thursday 2nd | Walk for Wellbeing |
| Friday 3rd | Grade 5 / 6 Interschool Sport - District Winter Sports |
| Wednesday 8th | Mother's Day Stall |
| Thursday 9th | Mother's Day Stall - Catch up day 1.30pm -2.30pm |
| Tuesday 14th | District Cross Country 9.30 - 2.30 pm - Selected Students only |
| Wednesday 15th | Susan Mclean Cybersafety Staff & Parent Session 3.30pm - 5.30pm |
| Friday 17th | Education Week - Science Fair - All Day |
| Friday 17th | Working Bee - 1/2T, 3/4E & 3/4M 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| June | 2024 |
| Monday 3rd | Curriculum Day - No Students – If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Tuesday 4th | Professional Practice Day - If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Thursday 6th | Pizza Day - More information to follow |
| Monday 10th | Kings Birthday Holiday |
| Friday 14th | Working Bee - FM, 1/2M & 5/6F 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Wednesday 19th | NMR Cross Country - Selected students only |
| Wednesday 26th | Three Way Conferences - Alternate Day - If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Friday 28th | Last Day Term 2 |
| July | 2024 |
| Monday 15th | First Day Term 3 |
| August | 2024 |
| Monday 12th - Friday 16th | National Science Week in 2024 |
| Thursday 15th | Working Bee - FS, 1/2H & 5/6C 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Monday 19th | Launch Pad Program For Parents - Special evening for those with a submitted application 6pm - 7pm |
| Monday 19th - 23rd August | Book Week 2024 - Reading is Magic |
| Wednesday 28th | Father's Day Stall |
| Thursday 29th | Father's Day Stall - Catch up day |
| September | 2024 |
| Wednesday 4th | Foundation Water Safety Program - Consent due |
| Monday 9th - Friday 13th | Foundation Water Safety Program |
| Friday 13th | Working Bee - FA, 1/2G, 5/6E 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| October | 2024 |
| November | 2024 |
| Monday 4th | Curriculum Day - No Students – If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Friday 8th | Working Bee - FC, 1/2W & 5/6B 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| December | 2024 |
| Monday 2nd | Professional Practice Day (Student Free) - If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Tuesday 3rd | Whole School Colour Run Day @ L B Davern |
| Friday 6th | Working Bee - 1/2L, 3/4G & 3/4B 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Welcome Back
These holidays were just beautiful! We had sunshine and plenty of time outside, before daylight savings was stolen away from us. I was very busy with many day trips for hiking and also horsing about. I love being outdoors with my four-legged kids and truly soaking in the world around me. My baby Miracle is no longer very baby anymore. She is growing into a giant and is now self-loading onto the horse float and is happy to stay there all day eating lucerne. I celebrated my 19th wedding anniversary with a very ‘romantic’ visit to Costco and breakfast. A fun and busy holiday, that’s for sure. I’m super excited about this term and the fast-paced term it will be.
REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER
Students Online – book now… we all have a responsibility to help our young people
We are fortunate to have Susan Mclean booked to do an information session for all staff and families Wednesday May 15th 3.40pm. It would be wonderful to have all families attend this session, alongside our staff. The school has invested significantly to support families in this new era that we are now trying to parent and educate children in. Please call or email now to reserve a seat – wandong.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Fundraising
A reminder that we continue to promote all our PAFA fundraising efforts across the year to help improve our Buildings and Grounds. Last year, we smashed our fundraising target. However, this was saved and put away to make a strategic plan and design when we were fortunate to be successful in gaining an Inclusive Schools grant, as well as the government capital works funding commitment. This term we have already begun planning this playground and new building design with the two separate DET appointed architects. When we begin working out the scope of works for this playground and building project, we are excited to be able to build other play and passive areas within our school with additional fundraising we had from previous years, as well as what we can potentially fundraise this year.
Given our site and the continual flooding of our oval, this work is also potentially being scoped to see if it will fit within our fundraising kitty. It is exciting that we have options because of the funds we have been able to save through fundraising. We are eternally grateful to our very active and supportive PAFA team who work tirelessly to bring much needed funds into the school. Unfortunately, as a government school, the basic educational funding just doesn’t cover all that we desperately need. We truly value the part our families play in supporting the efforts of this awesome school we are privileged to be a part of.
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month (AAM) and a great opportunity to celebrate our autistic students, learn more about how we can support and include them, and help foster understanding and acceptance of autism among all students. AAM is an offshoot of the United Nations’ sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday 2 April 2024. The day will begin a month of global events to celebrate autistic people.
Our school is committed to understanding, including and celebrating our autistic students and values the contribution they and their families make to our school.
To celebrate AAM, we would like to share some resources that support autistic students and their families.
The Department of Education has worked with organisations for autistic people and lead researchers in autism to develop new resources for schools to help us better understand, support and celebrate the strengths of autistic students. I hope you find them useful and insightful.
- Allplay Learn Inclusive School CommunitiesMonash University’s AllPlay Learn team has developed evidence-based guidance and resources on how to create inclusive school communities where everyone feels welcome and supported. It includes videos on engaging with other parents, using Inclusive language and student resources you can share with your child or children.
- Amaze has produced videos and tip sheets for parentson how to include families of autistic children.
- The Art of Learningvideo
Annual Report Public Meeting
Each year, an Annual Report is produced to highlight successes and opportunities for improvement from the previous school year. The report consists of the Government School Performance Summary; a set of statements about What our School is Doing in terms of student learning, student engagement and wellbeing and student pathways and transitions; and a Financial Position and Performance statement. The Annual Report will be presented at a Public Meeting on Monday 13th May, commencing at 5.00pm in the library. All interested members of the school community are welcome to attend. School Council will be held after the public meeting.
Improving Safety at School Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times
Take the healthy option. If you can’t walk the whole way, consider parking a few streets away and walking the rest of the way. Children under the age of 12 are allowed to ride on footpaths and so can adults riding with them.
Wait on the same side of the road as your child. Meet your child at the school gate to avoid your child dashing across the road. If you need to drive to school, get your child into the habit of using the car’s kerbside doors. The safest doors are kerbside doors, away from traffic.
Child safety and wellbeing at Wandong Primary School information for families and the school community
The Victorian Government has announced new Child Safe Standards to further strengthen child safety across organisations, including schools. The new standards recognise the critical importance of families and the broader school community in maintaining and promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Wandong has reviewed and updated our child safety policies and procedures to ensure they meet the requirements of the new standards. These are available to view https://www.wandongps.vic.edu.au/school-policies/
We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to child safety and wellbeing and welcome feedback from families and members of our school community on ways we can further strengthen our child safety policies, procedures and practices.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact Jessica Woods (AP – Wellbeing)
WELLBEING
S.E.W. in Foundation A
In Term One, Foundation A learnt about our school values: Pride, Curiosity, and Kindness. We were introduced to the characters which represent each value and brainstormed different ways we can show pride, curiosity, and kindness at school.
On Harmony Day, we learnt about “how we are all different, but all belong” and discussed the importance of working together and accepting everyone at school. We also celebrated our Gratitude Day and enjoyed recognising the special things that we are all grateful for.
Foundation A collect pom-poms when we make “green” choices at school, work as a team and make Miss. Aquilina and Paige proud. We enjoyed two picnics outside for filling our pom-pom rewards jar.
NOTICES
Office Hours
New : Please note the school office hours are 8:30am until 3.55pm
Picking Up Children – Please help our admin team!
IMPORTANT – Mobile Phone/Watch/Device Policy
In 2020, DET introduced strict restrictions on the use of any device with access to a cellular system, with or without a physical connection to a network. Where students bring a device of this type to school, it MUST be placed in secure storage at the office.
IMPORTANT – Student Information
It is very important we have up-to-date information for all students. Please check Compass and update current home & email addresses, phone numbers & medical details.
Reminder:
Hats must be worn throughout term one & term four outside. If your child has taken their hat home, please make sure it’s brought back to school.
Uniform Orders
****Please remember to order a bag for smaller orders & for larger orders select two.
If you order a bag, the order can be placed in your child’s or siblings’ tub for convenience. If not, you will need to supply a bag or make arrangements to collect your order.
COMPASS – CANTEEN UNIFORM ORDERING
When ordering uniforms through Compass, use Canteen. See below for how to order
Going paperless will reduce waste & conserve our natural resources.
Please Note:
Select the following day as your order date if the current date is closed, even if it’s a weekend!
Log into the Compass App.
Select more at bottom of screen.
Click on the Canteen button.
Select Place Order at bottom of screen.
Select Student.
Select Date. (Will have to select next date if current date is cut off)
Select sitting e.g. Uniform
Click on item you require e.g Short Sleeve Polo.
Select how many you want and then select the size.
Add to cart.
Repeat for other items e.g. Bomber Jacket.
View Cart
Proceed to Checkout or create another order.
Parking in the church carpark
PAFA
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INFORMATION
Wandong Primary is pleased to offer instrumental lessons for students from Foundation to grade 6.
Thank you for your interest in the Instrumental Music Program at Wandong
Primary School.
Our program provides students with the opportunity to develop musicianship
skills, build confidence and collaborate with others to deliver performances.
Above all, we aim to foster peoples love of music, have fun and stay creative.
Please find below, the conditions of our program and Enrolment form.
| Fee Description 2023 | Term 1 (10 Weeks) | Term 2 (10 weeks) | Term 3 (10 weeks) | Term 4 (10 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Lessons | $390 | $390 | $390 | $390 |
Please read carefully to ensure your child’s maximum involvement and development.
In order to continue and develop their skills, students are encouraged to
show evidence of regular practice. Below is a recommended guide for weekly
practice times:
Beginners: 15-20 minutes, 3 days a week
After one year: 30 minutes, 4 days a week
After two years: 40 minutes, 5-6 days a week
Payment Terms & Withdrawal from the Instrumental Music Program
1. An invoice will be sent at the beginning of each term and is to be paid,
in full, via Direct Deposit.
2. Fees must be paid by the due date. Failure to do so will result in lessons
being stooped until payment has been made.
3. Unless notified, the instrumental teacher assumes all students in the
program will automatically continue lessons each term. A verbal or written
notification to the instrumental teacher is required to withdraw students
from the program. Notice needs to be received 2 weeks prior to the end
of the term, to avoid incurring the next term’s fees.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
About the program
TheirCare provides adventurous and stimulating Before & After School Care Programs in a safe environment for all children. During sessions children develop life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play.
Wandong Primary School has partnered with TheirCare to provide this service to your school which includes quality care, booking flexibility, amazing programming for your children and commitment to deliver on our promise to your school community.
| Operation Times | Fees* | Out of Pocket | Average^ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School Care | 6:30am - 8:45am | $21.00 | $3.15 - $21.00 | $4.83 |
| After School Care | 3:30pm - 6:30pm | $23.00 | $3.45 - $23.00 | $5.29 |
| Pupil Free Day | 6:30am - 6.30pm | $103.00 | $15.45 - $103.00 | $23.69 |
| Holiday Program | 6:30am - 6.30pm | $103.00 | $15.45 - $103.00 | $23.69 |
| Late Booking Cancellation Fee | Within 48 hours | $5.00 | ||
| Cancellation Fee | Same Day | Full Fee | See BSC/ASC |
Service Phone Number: 0497 877 771 Your Service coordinator will be available during sessions times. TheirCare support is available during office hours if required on 1300 072 410
How to Enrol
Visit Theircare website: www.theircare.com.au and click on ‘Book Now’ in the top right hand corner to register your child’s details
*Standard fees excluding incursions/excursion costs
^Based on ABS published average family income for the suburb the school is located
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