February 28th, 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
| February | 2024 |
| Wednesday 28th | Scholastic Book Club is now open for ordering |
| Wednesday 28th | Smile Squad Dental Van Onsite to Sunday 3rd March |
| March | 2024 |
| Monday 4th | Parent Helper Session # 1 - 9.30am to 10am |
| Monday 4th | Foundation - start full time |
| Tuesday 5th | Parent Helper Session # 2 - 9.30am to 10am |
| Tuesday 5th | School photo catch up day |
| Thursday 7th March | Parent Helper Session # 3 - 2.30pm to 3pm |
| Monday 11th | Labour Day Holiday - No students |
| Tuesday 12th | Parent Intervention Training 9.30am to 10.30am |
| Tuesday 12th | Scholastic Book Club closes |
| Friday 15th | Casual Clothes Day - for an Easter themed donation |
| Monday 18th | Foundation 2025 Touring Wandong - 6pm |
| Monday 25th | Working Bee - 1/2N, 3/4C & 5/6H 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Tuesday 26th | Foundation 2025 Touring Wandong - 10am |
| Tuesday 26th | Easter Raffle Drawn |
| Tuesday 26th | Icy pole Day $1 each - cash taken in the morning & icy poles delivered at lunch time |
| Tuesday 26th | Purple Day - Epilepsy Awareness Day - More information to follow |
| Wednesday 27th | Curriculum Day - No Students – If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Thursday 28th | End of Term 1 - 2.30pm dismissal |
| April | 2024 |
| Monday 15th | First Day Term 2 |
| Monday 15th | Foundation 2025 enrolment applications can be accepted |
| Thursday 25th | Anzac Day Holiday |
| May | 2024 |
| Thursday 2nd | Walk for Wellbeing |
| 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 |
| 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/ |
| Wednesday 5th | 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 |
| Friday 28th | Last Day Term 2 |
| July | 2024 |
| August | 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 |
| Wednesday 28th | Father's Day Stall |
| Thursday 29th | Father's Day Stall - Catch up day |
| September | 2024 |
| Friday 13th | Working Bee - FA, 1/2G, 5/6E 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| October | 2024 |
| November | 2024 |
| Friday 8th | Working Bee - FC, 1/2W & 5/6B 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| December | 2024 |
| 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
Staffing
Next week we welcome Ms Domino to 1/2L, as we wish Ms Langdon a wonderful and well deserved get away with her family. Have an amazing trip Ms Langdon!
Questions to Ask Kids about their day at school
Get a sense of your child’s life at school by asking questions that elicit more than a one-word response.
The trick is to ask about things that are specific, but still open-ended. Move beyond “good” and “nothing” by asking your kids to describe their world. It’s also great to start the conversation with an anecdote from your own day. Try one of these conversation-starters:
- Tell me about the best part of your day.
- What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
- Did any of your classmates do anything funny?
- Tell me about what you read in class.
- Who did you play with today? What did you play?
- What’s the biggest difference between this year and last year?
- Can you show me something you learned (or did) today?
Parent Helper and Interventions Support Training Sessions
Next week we have scheduled our Parent Helper and Intervention Support Training Sessions. If you would like to assist in your child’s classroom, we would love to have you! All parent helpers need to provide a Volunteer Working with Children’s Check card, which is free and are required to attend one of our 30 minute training sessions. Please access this information on your Compass newsfeed.
Meet the Teacher
Our Wandong staff found the Meet the Teacher meetings incredibly valuable to connect with parents and carers. These meetings provided a valuable opportunity to establish a strong foundation for supporting each child throughout the school year. Gathering insights into student perceptions, homework, organisation, reading habits, individual interests, and any health or family-related information enables our teachers to tailor their approaches and set meaningful learning and wellbeing goals for every student. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all parents and carers for making time to meet with us throughout the week. Additionally, a big thanks to our amazing staff, who, despite the late night, maintained their enthusiasm and positivity all week long.
School Review
This year is an exciting year! It is our school review year, where we get to celebrate all our wonderful achievements over the last four years and begin planning for our next goals. Last year, Wandong moved into the INFLUENCE school performance category in reading, school climate and student attitude. This means that our performance is high to very high and has been maintained consistently over three years and is on a positive improvement trajectory. Wandong is acting as an influencer and system leader.
The Department of Education (DET) conducts reviews of schools every 4-5 years. This rigorous process is conducted by the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and the evaluation is completed with support from a DET reviewer. As part of our process, we will be seeking multiple perspectives, from our key stakeholders, our kids, to our families, community and staff. We look forward to your insights into our highlights, what is working well and suggestions for the future. https://forms.gle/SW3pMLPRbUKjGFVW7
Attendance, Family Holidays, Principal Approval
Please note that any absence where a child is not sick or has an appointment, requires Principal approval as per DET policy (see last week’s newsletter). As we know, attendance directly correlates to student achievement and engagement in learning. It is important that students are not missing learning and we ask that family holidays are planned around the holiday periods. Together, we can achieve great things. We really need our little people at school.
WELLBEING
Social and Emotional Wellbeing lesson in 12N this week! (SEW)
FOCUS: Friendships and personal growth
- Building and maintaining positive friendships.
- Values
We discussed the definition of friendship and how we can interact with each other outside. Students participated in ‘scenarios’ where they acted out an event that could occur in the yard. We learnt how to ask others to play and considered what values we would like in a good friend.
Young Leaders Day Conference
National Young Leaders Day – By Poppy Tempini
At seven o’clock in the morning we left the house. I was so excited it felt as if I could explode. At school I climbed into Miss Morrow’s car I was already fidgety. The drive to Craigieburn was long but enjoyable Hollie, Deegan, Zara and I were playing spotto with yellow, green and pink cars. We turned down a quite road there was a park it had a yellow slide and a set of blue monkey bars and an orange noughts and cross’ board. We jumped out of the car and grabbed our bags then Miss Woods handed me a Myki card for the train.
Walking toward the train station everyone was puling out their Myki card out of their bag, we all scanned our cards and hopped on the train we found the perfect seats of there was six and they were in a row and then the train started it’s engine we were of to the national young leaders day. We got off the train after a while, we were running a bit late so we ran and ran a lot.
Entering the Melbourne Convention Centre we were all so excited it looked like a theatre. We took our seats in the end of the middle section. First Anastasia Woolmer entered the stage and told us her story about how she was “twice crowned the Australian memory champion”, and what it was like to be on the tv show Survivor then we had our break.
After the break we all sat down again the Bryson Klein told us about his life as a Ninja Warrior grand finalist.
Most hear the name Jane Bun and atomically think of the weather lady, but she is heaps more. She is a highly accomplished meteorologist and a household name across Victoria. Janes passion started when she was a child. She graduated and was clueless on what she would dedicate her life to until she was 18 and went to the snow for the first time. And that’s when she decided she would be a meteorologist. After a long time studying she finally got her dream job as a weather presenter on the news. I was quite interested in her speech and what she had to say and the message she left us all with – make sure it’s your dream no matter what you’re paid.
We had a break after Jane Bun. After the break Melissa Barbieri entered the stage and told us all about her childhood and how she got to be the Matildas goalie in the Olympics.
We got back after a long day, but on the way home we saw galloping horses on the Hume Highway so we called the Police and then finally got back to school.
Poppy Tempini
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.
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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