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Dear Parents and Carers,
It’s hard to believe we’re half way through a very busy term. We have spent the week having fun with science as part of Science Week. The theme was “Destination Moon: More Missions, More Science” and Tania Behan has planned many opportunities to experiment and explore. It’s been great to our student being young scientists.
Thank you to all those parents who completed the Parent Opinion Survey. The response rate has not been quite as good as we would like and the online Parent Opinion Survey completion date has been extended to Sunday 18 August 2019. Your feedback is important and assists us to move forward as a school so I urge you to complete the survey before 18th August if you haven’t done so already.
The month of August is important as we take the opportunity to celebrate the amazing work and the contribution of our Education Support Staff to the school. They make a difference in classrooms, the administration, ICT, Allied Health and of course the amazing Café 11. The school community acknowledges a great group of workers who so committed to our students.
It has been brought to our attention that some parents may not know how to access Compass for Student ILP’s and Reports. Parents are also able to use the Compass platform to check attendance and provide the school with notification of an absence. The school newsletter is available on the Compass News Feed. We would like to use Compass
for Excursion Notices and Permissions and Parent payments down the track so it’s important everybody knows how to access it. It you don’t yet know, please contact the school and we can assist with this. If you need a password or a password reset please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
It was good to see parents come along to the ‘Parenting in the Digital World’ workshop last night. It provided some excellent insights into the online world, social media and cyber safety. Thanks to the Connect Team from the Alannah & Madeline Foundation for delivering the workshop.
Again a big thank you to all the staff who have been on the recent camps. They have all been hugely successful despite some cold and bleak weather and the students have all had lots of fun exploring Anglesea and Blackwood.
I take this opportunity to thank the Finance Sub Committee and the School Council for the excellent work they do for the school. It is greatly appreciated.Remember to save the date for the Father’s Day Pie Night on Wednesday 28th August at the main campus hall. A flyer is attached in the newsletter.
Marie Hayes, Principal
Wellbeing NewsWelcome to the middle of the term and we have lots happening across the school. The Life Education Van arrived at the main campus last Monday and has nearly finished running the program for all Middle and Early Years classes. The students really enjoyed the interactive program, which they attended in the Life Education Van.
There have been a number of camps over the last few weeks and the students have all enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time outdoors. During camp the students enjoy time with classmates
and teachers away from the classroom setting. This has supported some excellent learning opportunities.
The Warringa Park School After School Basketball Program
We are delighted to be having our after school program which supports students and families from refugee backgrounds to form peer connections and develop their basketball skills. This program will run each Monday afternoon for the remainder of the term. The program is facilitated by the Werribee Basketball Association - targeting students from Migrant/Refugee backgrounds. Students will learn basic basketball skills focusing on four key fundamentals of basketball through a variety of skills and modified games. Thank you to Joan Kurtis and Wah Noe for supporting this program
Student Attendance update: The Wellbeing Team are currently focusing on incentives to improve student attendance. At Warringa Park school we understand the impact good attendance and punctuality has in our students learning. We will be trailing a weekly student /class reward system acknowledging good and Improved attendance. Class resources will be provided and displayed in rooms next week.
Wednesday 28th August will be our Father’s day pie night. We welcome all of our students and their significant family members to attend from 6 – 7.30pm for some fun activities, live music and a tasty pie. This will be held at the Main Campus school hall. Hope to see you there.
Caitriona TolandAssistant Principal - Wellbeing
Principal’s Newsletter 16th August
Specialist NewsWe are getting towards the mid-point of Term 3 already, with many special events going on. In P.E, students are honing their kicking skills for the upcoming Sports Day. It is Science week with a variety of engaging and hands on activities happening across the school and in the hall with dry ice shows on Thursday with Tania. In Visual Arts, Polyglot Theatre are doing drawing and mask making with our students in the Art Rooms. On Thursday 15th August Brian Smith and Athena Gasteratos are going to the Arts Centre for the Melbourne premiere of Warringa Parks entry in the ‘Focus on Ability’ film festival with our featured superstar student Akram Taleb from Group 9.
Andrew Knox, Specialist Team Leader
Message from Nurses Nicole and MarieImmunisation: Students with a 2006 Birthdate will be offered HPV(2 doses) , Dipheria/Tetanus Vaccines in 2018. The Wyndham City Council offers this program at the school. Parents are welcome to support their students if they feel it is required. 2nd Round Thursday 31st October 2019 HPV
School Dental Program: (Main Campus) Phase 2: Treatment Only 5– 7 August 2019
School Dental will be setting up their Dental Van at our School for the above dates. School Dental operates under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which is a child dental program that provides eligible children and teenagers aged between 2 and 17 with up to $1000 for basic dental services, capped over two consecutive calendar years.
School DentistThe School Dentist will be setting up their Dental Van at BRC and CRC for the below dates. The School Dentist operates under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which is a child dental program that provides eligible children and teenagers aged between 2 and 17 with up to $1000 for basic dental services, capped over two consecutive calendar year. BRC 19-23 August 2019CRC 26-30 August 2019
Epilepsy Plans: Please ensure Epilepsy plans are taken to your next Neurologist appointment and signed by the neurologist and yourselves. We like to keep these plans as current and relevant as possible. If any student has a recent seizure please contact me, so I can update their plans.
Asthma Plans: With winter upon us, please ensure your student has a current Asthma Plan. New Asthma Action Plans can be obtained from the First Aid Room or your doctor. Medication: As per school policy we ask parents to commence all new medication over the weekend or holidays. So this can be closely monitored for any possible allergic reactions or side effects. We appreciate your cooperation regarding this. If you have any questions regarding medication or need your child to take medication at school please contact me.
Please note:• All medication needs to be in the original packaging with child’s name, dose and time on the box.• If medication is being transported in students bags please contact the school as soon as possible, so we can remove the medication. Chaperones can secure school bags whilst on the bus but must not be used as a courier. • If at all possible directly handing over the medication at reception or myself would be appreciated.
Donations: We would like to request donations of track pants, shorts Long Sleeve T-Shirts and T-shirts of all sizes. Many of our students do require additional clothing through the day. Please be mindful of this and pack additional clothes for your student.
If your student does come home with additional clothes please wash and return to the school, so that other students can benefit.
With much appreciation, Nurse Marie & Nurse Nicole
Parent/Carer responsibility
Parents/carers are required to ensure their child attends school every day and have an obligation to contact the school to notify the school of their child’s absence.
School Attendance Everyday Counts - Going to school every day is the single most important part of your child’s education. Students learn new things at school every day. Attending and participating in school will help your child develop.
School The school is required to contact parents/carers as soon as practicable on the same day of an unexplained student absences.
In Process soon Student/Class rewards for improved attendance.
Information Dept of Education website, attendance info for parents and everyday counts website. Check our newsletter for attendance updates.
NOTIFY Your child is absent -
Contact school by phone, seesaw, WPS App
1INFORM SCHOOL
Change of contact details
Family Holiday dates
Any new information regarding attendance of
your child
2 SUPPORT Please contact -
Teacher/Leadership/Wellbeing Team
3
There is no safe number of days for missing school and each day a student
misses puts them behind, and can affect their
educational outcomes.
The Course Stepping Stones Triple P has been developed for parents of children aged 2-12 years (parents with older children maybe considered) with a disability or at risk of developing behaviour problems.
Stepping Stones Triple P can help you:
Manage problem behaviours / developmental issues common in children with disabilities
Encourage behaviour you like
Cope with stress
Develop a close relationship with your child
Teach your child new skills
Where: Warringa Park School Cayley’s Rd Campus
10 Cayleys Rd, Werribee South
When: Thursday 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd August. Final Session, Thursday 19th
September.
The course starts with 5 weekly group sessions, then 3 weeks where we don’t meet but parents are practicing their response plan/behaviour strategies at home & are support by weekly phone calls, and then one final group session.
Stepping Stones Triple P
RSVP Please contact Melissa Allport to confirm your attendance:
REGISTER FOR N.D.I.S AT
Bethany Road Campus or Cayleys Road Campus This is an opportunity for families to apply to access the NDIS. The NDIS is available to:
• Australian citizens • Permanent Visa holders/Protected Special Category Visa holders.
You will be allocated 30 minutes with a Brotherhood of St Laurence NDIS staff member to assist with the NDIS application process and answer any questions you may have.
When? Date: Bethany Road Campus Wednesday 14th of August
Cayleys Road Campus Thursday 22nd of August Time: 1:00 pm-4:30 pm Where: Bethany Road Campus, Cnr Bethany Road and Deloraine Drive
Cayleys Road Campus, Cayleys Road, Werribee South
How do I book a session?
1) Call 9749 5774 (ask for Lorraine Park at BRC)
2) Book in a time slot – allowing you 30 minutes with an NDIS staff member.
3) Attend your session. On the day, please bring along any relevant letters/information provided by your healthcare professionals or NDIS (G.P/pediatrician/other specialists)
4) Please note – We will be able to provide other school documents on the day
The Rotary Club of Preston proudly presents
International Entertainment’s animal-free ‘Circus Quirkus’.
Thanks to the generous support from the City of Greater Melbourne’s business communities, tickets are COMPLIMENTARY for children who have faced any difficulties or disadvantage in recent times, including but not limited to children with a disability, ASD, chronic illness, in foster-care or with low socio-economic status.
*Tickets for all family members, carers, teachers, etc. are also complimentary. **Companion cards are accepted at this event.
Circus Quirkus provides children of all abilities and backgrounds an opportunity to experience world-class entertainment in an inclusive, accessible & safe environment where they feel welcomed and free to be themselves without restriction or judgement.
Circus Quirkus is a contemporary take on favourite, traditional circuses of ages past. It is an eclectic & entertaining mix of circus acts brought to you from all over the world. Internationally renowned clowns, jugglers, acrobats & more, deliver hilarious, hugely engaging & sometimes death-defying acts of unbelievable skill. Circus Quirkus is suitable for kids of all ages. We hope it provides a wonderful day of respite & fun.
http://www.circusquirkus.com.au/
SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST 2019 @ 11.00AM & 2.00PM
*Show duration approx. 90 minutes including an interval.
MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
Plenary Hall - 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC
How to Book Tickets…
Please contact Rosie Barbara at main campus with how many tickets you would like by Thursday 8th August 12pm. Please state your name, child’s name and number of tickets required. Tickets will be sent home with your child in the week of 12th August.
NEW!
TAKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST! Bollywood Dance School Australia presents SHIAMAK "Dance for Good" in partnership with Wyndham City Council at Point Cook. SHIAMAK Australia instructors want to give something back to the community in keeping with their motto
"Have Feet Will Dance - Have Spirit, Will Triumph!”
Dance is therapeutic & has the power to heal. SHIAMAK’S philosophy is to:
Educate the masses through dance Entertain them with dance performances Empower them with the ability to learn & earn Enlighten them with knowledge for the body, mind & soul Enable them to spread the joy of dance
SHIAMAK’S collaboration with MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA gives kids opportunity to learn dancing skills & to perform on stage. They are currently running a program on the Eastern side of Melbourne now expanding to the West, in particular Point Cook, giving local people with disabilities the opportunity to join the program free of charge. For more information contact Darshan on 0499 888 115, email [email protected]
WHEN: Mondays (date to be confirmed) WHERE: Point Cook Community Learning Centre TIME: 4:00pm – 4:45pm COST: Free of charge CONTACT: 9395 6399 [email protected] or [email protected]
INFORMATION
2019 School Year:Term 3: 15th July - 20th September19 Aug: Soccer Cup sports day19 Aug: School Council meets19-23 Aug: Book Week26-30 Literacy & Numeracy Week28 Aug: Father’s Day stall & Pie Night12 Sept: R U OK Day14 Sept: State School Spectacular16 Sept: School Council meets20 Sept: Last day term3 early dismissal 2:30pm
Term 4: 7th October - 20th DecemberCurriculum Days:4 Nov: whole school
School Tour dates 2019:Early Years: 4 September, 16 OctoberMiddle Years: 21 August, 11 September, 23 OctoberBRC/VCAL: 23 August, 13 SeptemberCRC: 12 September, 14 November
Dates for the Diary
WPS is committed to the wellbeing of all students in a child safe environment
It’s a safety issue!A message for parents and carers of students at
the main campus:
We ask that the WPS community please avoid parking in or across our neighbours’ driveways
as a matter of safey and courtesy.
In addition, there is NO admittance of cars to the school grounds after 2:45pm.
This is critical to the safe movement of student onto the buses.
Parking is available across the road at the IGA carpark.
Your cooperation is appreciated
