September 11th, 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
| SEPTEMBER | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Monday 9th - Friday 13th | Foundation Water Safety Program |
| Wednesday 11th | CERES - 5/6 Incursion - Session 2 |
| Thursday 12th | R U OK? Day |
| Friday 13th | Working Bee - FA, 1/2G, 5/6E 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Thursday 19th | Dance Club and Choir - Selected students only - Consent/Payment due |
| Friday 20th | FOOTY COLOURS DAY - Wear your footy colours today, all codes allowed, AFL, NRL, Soccer, Local leagues |
| Friday 20th | Last Day Term 3 |
| Saturday 21st | World Gratitude Day |
| OCTOBER | 2024 |
| Monday 7th | First Day Term 4 |
| Sunday 20th | Dance Club and Choir - 8:00 AM - Selected students only |
| Wenesday 23rd | PAFA - next meeting 9:15am - 10:15am |
| Friday 25th | World Teachers Day |
| NOVEMBER | 2024 |
| Friday 1st | Foundation Day Camp - Consent and payment due today |
| Friday 1st | Grade 1/2 Camp - Consent and payment due today |
| Friday 1st | Grade 3/4 Camp - Consent and payment due today |
| Friday 1st | Grade 5/6 Camp - Consent and payment due today |
| Monday 4th | Curriculum Day - No Students – If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Tuesday 5th | Melbourne Cup - Public Holiday |
| Friday 8th | Foundation transition #1 |
| Friday 8th | Working Bee - FC, 1/2W & 5/6B 2:30pm - 3:30pm Parents welcome |
| Tuesday 12th | Sushi and Rice Paper Roll lunch - PAFA - details to follow |
| Friday 15th | Foundation transition #2 |
| Monday 18th | Foundation 2025 Information Session - Webex 5pm - 6pm |
| Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th | Grade 3/4 Camp - Log Cabin Camp |
| Friday 22nd | Foundation Day Camp |
| Monday 25th -Tuesday 26th | Grade 1/2 Camp - Overnight Camp "Camp Weekaway" |
| Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th | Grade 5/6 Camp - The Ranch |
| Friday 29th | Foundation transition #3 |
| DECEMBER | 2024 |
| Monday 2nd | Professional Practice Day (Student Free) - If your child requires care, please book in at https://theircare.com.au/ |
| Monday 2nd | Foundation 2025 Meet the Teacher BBQ - 5pm - 6pm |
| Tuesday 3rd | Whole School Colour Run Day @ L B Davern |
| Friday 6th | Foundation Transition #4 |
| Friday 6th | Funfields - End of Year Pool Party - Consent and payment due today |
| Friday 6th | Working Bee - 1/2L, 3/4G & 3/4B 2.30pm- 3.30pm Parents welcome |
| Tuesday 10th | State Wide Transition Day |
| Tuesday 10th | Foundation 2025 Teddy Bear's Picnic |
| Monday 16th | Christmas Box Car - Whole School 4:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Thursday 19th | Funfields - End of Year Pool Party |
| Friday 20th | Last Day Term 4 |
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Staffing Update
Last week we farewelled Maddy Curtis on family leave. We wish her every joy and happiness as she plans for the safe arrival of her new little family member in a few short weeks. We look forward to welcoming Maddy back in the middle of next year.
It is the YEAR of the Christmas Wandong Box Car Racing
Monday 16th of December
We are excited to begin planning our much-enjoyed tradition of designing, building and racing Box Cars. This Christmas event will be held at LB Davern and this is an early warning that it’s coming and to start getting your family creativity and design hats on. Just some pictures to get you inspired 😊
And some photos from years gone by… #nopressure 😊
Out Of School Hours Care
We are proud to partner with TheirCare and love their openness to feedback and improvement. The program services the children in the school from 7:00am in the morning until 8:45am and operates from 3:30pm each day until 6:00pm. Families wishing to use this service can visit the TheirCare website: http://theircare.com.au/. Families are also eligible for a government rebate which reduces the cost per session. Further information can also be obtained by contacting TheirCare on 1300 072 410.
TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children and an environment where children enjoy their time in their program. During sessions children develop life skills, friendships, confidence, and creativity through play.
Please remember to book in for the upcoming holiday program.
Time Online REMINDER
Managing the challenges of setting and maintaining rules and expectations around computers, tablets and mobile phones is hard work. The E-Safety Commissioner (esafety.gov.au) has a range of great advice and guidance regarding all things cyber. It is absolutely normal for families to be struggling with their children/s online/computer time at home and we often get asked about ways to develop their own family structures and expectations. We must all acknowledge that each and every family have varying expectations, and this is not a one-system-fits-all solution.
The following is taken from the E-Safety website. Set boundaries for digital device use in your home. Device-free zones and times can help you manage screen time. For example, your family plan could include rules like this:
- no devices in the bedroom for younger children
- all screens off in bedrooms after a certain time for older children
- all screens off at least one hour before planned bedtime
- all family members switch off at dinner time
- devices charged overnight in a place your child cannot access
End of Term Three – Mrs Beer Farewell Assembly
Just a quick reminder that next week is the last week of Term Three. We will be having a special assembly from 9am for Mrs Beer. We will have Kouta Koffee and TheirCare supplying morning snacks, so please join us to celebrate the educational career of Mrs Beer. The children will have their normal recess and lunch breaks and will be dismissed at 2:30pm from their classrooms.
Have an amazing break and take some time out. Rest, relax and do something fun. We are ready for a big Term Four. School will resume Week One Term Four on MONDAY 7TH October.
WELLBEING
S.E.W IN FS
In Foundation S, we have been learning about a variety of things to support our Social, Emotional and Wellbeing.
Our favourite topic we have learnt about is ‘R U OK DAY?’
We have been learning about the importance of helping our friends, classmates and family, by having conversations and asking
R U OK?
In Foundation S, we have listened to stories and songs about ‘R U OK DAY?’ The students also created pictures of someone who is ok and someone who is not ok.
OFFICE NOTICES
Office Hours : - 8:30am until 3:55pm
Picking Up Children – 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 – 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 address, phone numbers & medical details.
Wet Weather
We would like to request parents/guardians of students to pack a set of spare uniform items in their child’s bag, including a waterproof bag. We have limited spare uniform at the office. If your child has recently needed to borrow items from our sick bay, please wash and return them to the office as soon as possible.
Thanks Administration Team
UNIFORM
IMPORTANT
**Please remember to put your child’s full name on their uniform. Please don’t use initials, as this makes it harder for us to find the owner.
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.
COMPASS CANTEEN ORDERING
Log into the Compass App.
On home screen select Canteen or select the more button and then Canteen.
Click on the Canteen button.
Select Get started.
Select Student and then next.
Select Sitting—Select next date if current date is cut off for uniform or select date given for ordering e.g. Pizza Day.
Select sitting e.g. Uniform, Team shirt, Pizza Day etc.
Select next.
Click on item you require e.g. Bomber Jacket, pizza etc.
Add item.
Repeat for other items e.g. Short sleeve polo, drink.
Proceed to review order.
Select Customise when ordering Uniform or Team shirt.
Select Sizes.
Select Add to order button.
Note: If ordering Team shirt put Number in Special instructions.
Select Add order.
Add another order or select Confirm and Pay and follow the steps for payment.
CHURCH CARPARK MAP
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Social, enjoyable & fun experiences for children
Develop creativity, life skills & confidence through play
Qualified, caring & engaged staff
Exciting & thoughtfully develop programs
Healthy & Yummy food provided each day
Bookings now open!
| Monday - Friday Hours of Operation | Fees before Child Care Subsidy* | Out-of-pocket fees after Child Care Subsidy** | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before School Care (BSC) | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM | $24.10 | $2.41 |
| After School Care (ASC) | 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM | $26.40 | $2.64 |
| Pupil Free Day | 6.30 AM to 6.30 PM | $118.20 | $11.82 |
| Holiday Program*** | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM | $112.79 | $11.28 |
*Standard fee costs before Child Care Subsidy/ **Standard fee costs after maximum Child Care Subsidy / *** Standard fee costs excluding incursions/excursions
Cancellation Fees
(No Child Care Subsidy applied to Cancellation Fees)
BSC/ASC within 48 hours of session start time: $5.00
Holiday Program within 5 days of session start time: $10.00
Same day cancellation fee is out-of-pocket session fee.
Late Booking Fees
(Child Care Subsidy is applied to Late Booking Fees)
BSC/ASC within 48 hours of session start time: $5.00
Holiday Program: book less than 5 days from the session start time fee is $10.00
Late Pick-up Fees
(Child Care Subsidy does not apply to Late Pickup Fees)
$1 per minute after service close time
To register visit theircare.com.au
TheirCare support team is available between 6.30am – 9am weekdays (Eastern Standard Time) on 1300 072 410 or info@theircare.com.au
MUSIC
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!
Students may choose from the following
Please find below, the conditions of our program and Enrolment form.
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.
