March 27th, 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

March 2024
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
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 โ€“ 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 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 โ€“ 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

Staffing

We are sad to see our most dear and favourite musician leaving Wandong for an overseas life adventure. I know Nathanโ€™s students will miss him dearly, but as we always do at Wandong, we warmly welcome Will into our music program. We know our budding littlest musicians will have enjoyed spending time with both Nathan and Will this week, as Will has transitioned into Wandong. Be safe Nathan and be sure to visit ๐Ÿ˜Š

Students Online โ€“ book nowโ€ฆ 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 โ€“ wandong.ps@education.vic.gov.au

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Cyber Safety

It is important that families are vigilant with online usage with all children at home. Children are accessing games and platforms which are not age-appropriate and as a school, we are unable to moderate this. We are, unfortunately, in a situation whereby we are confronted with the โ€˜fall outโ€™ of this use when the children arrive at school, no longer sheltered from the online/keyboard space. Please access https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/big-issues to find out more about helping your child deal with online safety issues.

Practicing Gratitude

Staff at Wandong begin each meeting with an โ€œAttitude of Gratitudeโ€. What have you been thankful for this past week? This is something you could try around the dinner table each night.

Take turns to share something that you were grateful for during the day. It could be something small or something big. But what we do know is, it shifts our thinking and changes our brains to look for positives in every situation.

ANZAC Day Service โ€“ Wednesday 24th April

We are excited to be able to run our service once again this year and as always, we are inordinately proud of our leaders who will be facilitating this wonderful event. All children will gather on the tiered banks in front of the flag poles at 2.30pm.

Term Two is a big term as we head into winter and lose our much-loved Daylight Savings hours (well for me anyway โ€“ Iโ€™ve already started mourning โ€“ I vote for daylights savings all year). We all look forward to seeing everyone bright eyed and bushy tailed next term. A reminder that we will be finishing at 2.30pm TOMORROW.

NOTICES

Office Hours

New : Please note the school office hours are 8:30am until 3.55pm

Picking Up Children โ€“ Please help our admin team!

In exceptional circumstances and emergencies, at times children need to be collected from school early. Please help our wonderful administration team by ensuring that this is not done during the break times of 11:00-11:30am and 1:45-2:30pm. When children are outside playing with their friends, they do not hear the announcements and it is difficult to have a staff member unlock classrooms to collect bags and belongings. Please help support our classroom programs by waiting until 3:30pm to collect children. The admin area is growing quite hectic in the afternoons with families collecting children early Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.

IMPORTANT โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 – CANTEENย  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.ย 

Click on the Canteen button.

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Select Place Order at bottom of screen.

Select Student.

Select Date. (Will have to select next date ifย  current date is cut off)

Select sitting e.g. Uniform

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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

Easter Raffle
Winners

1st PRIZE WINNER
Identity withheld
Ticket Number: #1533

2nd PRIZE WINNER
Lexi Stafford
Ticket Number: #642

3rd PRIZE WINNER
Rachel Downey
Ticket Number: #1157

4th PRIZE WINNER
Identity withheld
Ticket Number: #1422

5th PRIZE WINNER
Candice Barnes
Ticket Number: #1252

6th PRIZE WINNER
Alicia Weatherill
Ticket Number: #556

7th PRIZE WINNER
Lauren Macpherson
Ticket Number: #1661

8th PRIZE WINNER
Kirsten Camilleri
Ticket Number: #704

9th PRIZE WINNER
Julie Crosher
Ticket Number: #1319

10th PRIZE WINNER
Samantha Smith
Ticket Number: #1150

11th PRIZE WINNER
Mark Harrison
Ticket Number: #381

12th PRIZE WINNER
Louise (and Freya) Jarvie
Ticket Number: #869

13th PRIZE WINNER
Amelia Muhrer
Ticket Number: #1401

14th PRIZE WINNER
Lyla Barber
Ticket Number: #1382

15th PRIZE WINNER
Kathryn Harrison
Ticket Number: #1869

16th PRIZE WINNER
Janice Healey
Ticket Number: #1024

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17th PRIZE WINNER
Nat Seipolt
Ticket Number: #1492

18th PRIZE WINNER
Stephanie Harrison
Ticket Number: #1270

19th PRIZE WINNER
Identity withheld
Ticket Number: #1429

20th PRIZE WINNER
David Mitchell
Ticket Number: #1360

21st PRIZE WINNER
Tegan Hemming
Ticket Number: #155

22nd PRIZE WINNER
Olivia Aquilina
Ticket Number: #1725

23rd PRIZE WINNER
Sara Reinehr
Ticket Number: #623

24th PRIZE WINNER
Lauren kotevski
Ticket Number: #1935

25th PRIZE WINNER
Julie Crosher
Ticket Number: #1315

26th PRIZE WINNER
Declan and Flynn Butterworth
Ticket Number: #6

27th PRIZE WINNER
Jodie Lind
Ticket Number: #1845

28th PRIZE WINNER
Alice Irons
Ticket Number: #672

29th PRIZE WINNER
Mya and Louis Colley
Ticket Number: #2138

30th PRIZE WINNER
Emily Atkins
Ticket Number: #687

31st PRIZE WINNER
Noah Callaghan
Ticket Number: #319

32nd PRIZE WINNER
Joanne Mazurek
Ticket Number: #858

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.

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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 childโ€™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 termโ€™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 771ย  Your Service coordinator will be available during sessions times.ย  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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