Principal’s Newsletter 23rd June 2017 Dear Parents and Carers,

It’s has been a very busy time for teachers with report writing and today reports have been sent home

to parents and caregivers. We do encourage you to read these reports carefully and make a time for a Parent Teacher Interview on Thursday June the 29th. We regard these interviews as a vital component of our reporting processes but they are also an excellent opportunity for you meet with your child’s teacher and other staff who work with your child to discuss their midyear report.

Where there is an active and positive partnership between school and home great student learning outcomes can be achieved. The school will be endeavouring to provide you will relevant information, which will enable you as parent to support the learning of your child. We aim for these meetings to be informative, constructive and interactive, and the teaching staff will clarify and expand on the written report, discuss assessments and samples of student work and discuss how your child’s further progress can be supported.

I’ve been very pleased to read many of these reports and am very proud of the learning growth that students are demonstrating. Thank you to the dedicated staff here at Warringa Park School who work so hard to make a difference to student learning.

There will be an end of Term Assembly for students at the Warringa Park School campus on the last day of the Term - June 30th commencing at 9:30am in the school hall. Parents and Caregivers are invited along to celebrate the Terms work.

It will be fun!

Just a reminder that school will finish early at 2.30pm on June 30th - the last day of school for Term Two. Parent/carers are requested to make arrangements to cater for this earlier finish of the school on this last day of the term. School will resume on Monday July 17th for all students.

I want to take this opportunity to say thank you very much to our school community for your support in Marie’s absence. I have an amazing leadership team, teachers and support staff who have worked very hard to ensure high quality learning and teaching is paramount in every classroom, every day. Marie will be back at the start of Term 3 and we hope Marie had a lovely and relaxing break. We are looking forward on Marie’s return.

Finally, I would like to wish all our students a safe and happy holiday for the up-coming mid-year break. Enjoy the weekend and the last week of school.

Kind regards,

Dehlia DawsonActing Principal

Wellbeing NewsDear families

The term end is coming quickly and with mid year reports coming out today it is an excellent time to celebrate the work students have completed this semester.

SSG meetings will be next Thursday evening and if you would like a member of the Wellbeing team to attend your child’s SSG please request through your child’s teacher.

As the holidays approach, please find some helpful agencies and phone numbers below.

• City of Wyndham Youth Services – 8734 1355• MacKillop Family Services – 9680 8444• Interchange Western – 9396 1111• Carers Victoria – 9396 9500

Next term we have the NDIS workshops with the following dates. Please contact Therese Bourke if you would like to attend. bourke.therese.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

Evenings 6pm – 9pm

• Tuesday 1st August• Tuesday 8th August• Tuesday 22nd August• Tuesday 29th August

School hours, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

• Monday 31st July• Monday 7th August• Monday 21st August• Monday 28th August

Last day of Term 2 30th June. Early dismissal at 2:30pm

Next Term will also see our Triple P parent support program run at the Warringa Park Main Campus. If you are interested in this workshop, it will run over three consecutive Mondays from 9 – 11. Parents who will also attend the NDIS on these Mondays would be very welcome to visit our school café in between workshops. Please contact Jo Sadler if you are interested in the Triple P. sadler.joanne.j@edumail.vic.gov.au • 31st July• 7th August• 14th August

Enjoy the last week of term and we hope to see you at our end of term Assembly at 9.30am on the last day of term, Friday 30th June.

Caitriona HarkinAssistant Principal, Wellbeing

Message from Nurse Nicole…Hi Everyone,

Immunisations:

The Wyndham City Council will be visiting our school and immunising students with 2004 Birthdates.

Please note: some 2004 birthdates were completed last year. Round 3 (Fri) 20th Oct 2017 HPV 11.15am

Epilepsy Plans:

Please ensure epilepsy plans are taken to your next Neurologist appointment and signed by the neurologist and yourselves. I 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:

I would like to request donations of school track pants, shorts, school Long Sleeve T-Shirts and School 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.

Nicole

Speicalist TeamAs we head toward the end of Term 2, there is a lot of activity, collaboration and excellent learning happening in all Specialists classrooms across the school. Early Years students last week participated in Basketball at Hoop Stadium, and in Visual Arts students continued to work on Indigenous themes in their work, with Pods students working together to paint Aboriginal Designs on skateboards. With reports now finished, we will be doing our planning for Term 3 on Tuesday 27th June. Congratulations to all our students on their achievements in Semester 1, have a great break and see you in Term 3!

The Specialist Team,

Andrew, Ruth, Oren, Kacey, Emilia, Gavin, Brian B, Brian S, Melody and Rachael.

WARRINGA PARK SCHOOL: MAIN CAMPUS UNIFORMS

Please remember

School uniform is compulsory at ALL campuses.

Above are examples of our main campus uniform.

Students must only wear school uniform.

All school tops must carry the school LOGO

Preferred shoes are runners or

black school shoes

WARRINGA PARK SCHOOL

BETHANY ROAD CAMPUS UNIFORMS Please remember

School uniform is compulsory at ALL campuses.

Above are examples of our

Bethany Road Campus uniform.

Students must only wear school uniform.

Uniforms can be purchased from

Rushfords, Shop 1—13 Barnes Place Werribee

Preferred shoes are

runners or black school shoes.

WARRINGA PARK SCHOOL

VCAL UNIFORMS

Please remember School uniform is compulsory at ALL campuses.

Above are examples of our VCAL campus uniform.

Students must only wear school uniform.

Uniforms can be purchased from

Rushfords, Shop 1—13 Barnes Place Werribee

Preferred shoes are

runners or black school shoes

WARRINGA PARK SCHOOL

CAYLEYS ROAD CAMPUS UNIFORMS

Please remember School uniform is compulsory at ALL campuses.

Above are examples of our Cayleys Road campus uniform.

Students must only wear school uniform.

Uniforms can be purchased from

Rushfords, Shop 1—13 Barnes Place Werribee

Preferred shoes are

runners or black school shoes.

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Free Admission

Free workshops

Free sausage

Come along and explore the different opportunities and pathways that await you.

We hope you take this opportunity to ask all the questions and sign up to a service on this day.

When : Monday 27th of JuneWhere: VCAL Campus (corner of Bethany rd & Deloraine dr)

Time : 9:30 - 12:30

Pick up for these activities can be arranged from Braybrook, Werribee and Melton.

To register your interest please call on 9396 1111, email interwest@interwest.org.au or check out our online booking system at www.interchangewestern.org.au/events

~ PLEASE NOTE, THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOW TO MEDIUM SUPPORT NEEDS ~

JOIN US FOR A PLAY DATE AT CROC’S INDOOR PLAYCENTRE IN DERRIMUT

Saturday 16th September

10.00am—3.00pm

Cost $25.00

**Please note, this activity is highly recommended for children who will be

attending our September camps - parents are welcome to stay.

Please bring lunch, snack and drink, plus your companion

card if you have one.

Lunch will be provided from the Croc’s menu

ENJOY A WILD DAY OUT AT WERRIBEE ZOO (including a safari bus ride)

Saturday 22nd of July, 10.00am—4.00pm

Cost $10.00

Pick up for these activities can be arranged from Braybrook, Werribee and Melton.

To register your interest please call on 9396 1111, email interwest@interwest.org.au or check out our online booking system at www.interchangewestern.org.au/events

~ PLEASE NOTE, THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOW TO MEDIUM SUPPORT NEEDS ~

UNIQUE GIRLS

Enjoy a pyjama party sleepover, including makeovers, plus movies & shopping at Werribee Plaza

5.00pm Friday 25th to

4.00pm Saturday 26th August 2017

Cost $120.00

UNIQUE GUYS

Have fun with a sleepover, gaming and movies plus a gaming session at GUF gaming centre, Werribee

5.00pm Friday 8th to

4.00pm Saturday 9th September2017

Cost $120.00

All bedding, food and activities will be supplied. Additional spending money is optional. Please bring an overnight bag with your clothes, PJ’s, toiletries and companion card.

All bedding, food and activities will be supplied. Additional spending money is optional. Please bring an overnight bag with your clothes, PJ’s, toiletries and companion card.

Pick up for these activities can be arranged from Braybrook, Werribee and Melton.

To register your interest please call on 9396 1111, email interwest@interwest.org.au or check out our online booking system at www.interchangewestern.org.au/events

~ PLEASE NOTE, THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOW TO MEDIUM SUPPORT NEEDS ~

UNIQUE HIKERS ARE BACK!

CELEBRATE SPRING WITH A HIKE ALONG THE GOLDFIELDS TRACK IN BLACKWOOD - STARTING AT THE LOVELY “GARDEN OF ST ERTH”

Saturday 23rd September

10.00am - 4.00pm

Cost $10.00

TRAVEL INTO THE CITY BY TRAIN AND JOIN US FOR AN AUTISM FRIENDLY SHOWING OF THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL - ALADDIN!!

Saturday 12th August, 11.00am - 5.00pm

Cost $60.00

Please bring MYKI card, lunch, snack and drink,

plus your companion card if you have one.

B.Y.O. lunch, drinks and snack in a backpack to carry.

Make sure you wear a hat, sturdy shoes and sunscreen!

Warringa UpdatesKeep Me Home If….It has come to that time of year again where sicknesses is widespread so we would greatly appreciate you keeping your child home while they are unwell and/or contagious. We have many students who are immunosuppressant and rely heavily on a healthy classroom setting.

Please have a look at the diagram here to know your child’s symptoms and when to not send them to school.

Are you interested in volunteering in the garden

at Warringa? If you are keen to assist students to learn

about edible plants we would love your help. Call the office

to register.

Dates for the diary:Term 2: Tuesday 18th April—30th June 201723 June: Reports home26 June: School Council meets29 June: Parent/Teacher interviews30 June: Assembly & 2:30pm early dismissal

Term 3: 17th July to 22nd September 2017, 14 Aug: Science Week21 Aug: Book Week/ School Council meets28 Aug: Literacy & Numeracy Week31 Aug: Father’s Day Pie Night18 Sep: School Council meetsEarly dismissal last day at 2:30pm

Term 4: 9th October to 22nd December 20176 Nov: Curriculum DayEarly dismissal last day at 1pm

Parent Tours 2017:These are the dates for school tours from 9:30-11am:

Early Years22nd June(full), 27th July, 24th August , 14th September, 19th October, 16th November

Middle Years3rd August, 7th September, 12th October