Principal’s Newsletter 26th October 2018Dear Parents and Carers,

We are well and truly into a very busy term 4 and today we celebrated World Teacher’s Day. I would like to acknowledge the great work being undertaken by the

educators at our school and thank them for their work. Our confirmed enrolment for 2019 at the moment is almost 530 so we are working hard to ensure we recruit the staff we need to ensure good learning outcomes. Thank you to those parents who have responded to the class placement letter that has been sent home and I encourage everybody to do this if they have any concerns.

The school was very pleased with the results from the Parent Opinion Survey. Thank you to all those parents who completed this important piece of feedback. The results are available for the school community on the school website. I shared this positive comment with School Council last Monday evening:

‘Warringa Park School is an amazing school that provides exemplary care and educational needs that caters for my child at school. The school also provides workshop assistance for families in relation to NDIS programs which I found most beneficial. The teachers and staff are friendly and highly experienced with children with all facets of additional needs. The curriculum is on par with my child’s learning abilities. Teachers listen to parents concerns and give informative feedback promptly. Principal is lovely and office staff approachable, proficient and friendly at all times. Warringa Park School has professional resources on hand i.e. OT, Speech and Wellbeing staff that assist families and teachers

in recommending ideals that will assist teachers and families in development and management techniques for our children. My child has had some difficulties engaging with peers presently and self - esteem issues as well. Due to her going through puberty as well, it has been a challenging year. However, the teacher and staff at the school have really been alert and attending promptly towards our child’s concerns and promptly approached her underlying needs. It has been a wonderful support system. Thank you’.

I have mentioned in several newsletters that I have been working with the Department of Education to achieve direct transport to the campuses. This will not be commencing until Term 1 2019 but we will endeavour to inform parents before the end of the year about any changes that will be occurring to the bus runs. Parents need to be aware that we will be moving to a more centralised system of pick up and drop off points rather than home pick ups and drop offs (there will still be some of these) in line with departmental policy.

Monday 5th November is one of the four pupil free days designated to the school by DET and we will be using it as a report writing day. Parents may need to make alternate arrangements for the day as students will not be required at school that day. The following

day is a public holiday for the Melbourne Cup, so there will be no students at school that day either.

I’ve been delighted to see so many students involved in the swimming program and making such good progress at becoming water safe. The staff are doing an amazing job supporting students with this program and I thank them for this. The school is committed to providing students with as much physical activity as we can because we know it makes for better learning.

Marie HayesPrincipal

No students at school 5 & 6th November 2018

October

Refugee Education Support Program (RESP) An application has been made for the 2019 RESP Program. The Refugee Education Support Program is a partnership with the Department of Education, CMY (Centre of Multicultural Youth) and Foundation House. The RESP Program aims to provide a holistic and targeted support to selected schools to strengthen connections between student achievement and wellbeing and student/family community engagement. In 2017 partnerships were formed with Warringa Park School, Foundation House and Drummond Street to provide parents/Carers from Refugee/Migrant backgrounds with workshops relating to services that enhance family health and wellbeing. The Wellbeing team have made referrals to both services linking students and families to counselling and parent support programs.

Joan Kurtis

Foundation Student Wellbeing Worker

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School Breakfast Club

Then WPS Breakfast Club has been running well with an average of 30

students attending on a regular basis. The program provides students with a variety of healthy food options - such as fruit cups, Vita Brits, Cheerios, baked beans, apples,

Vegemite toasties and milk. The new 200ml milk option has been a favourite. All breakfast club products are available to all campuses upon request.

Social/Friendship Group

The Social/Friendship Group will commence on 9/11 once a week till 30/11. Identified students from Foundation to Early Years will work in a small group setting learning and building skills through role modelling, role playing, turn taking and discussions.

After School Basketball Program

The program for term 4 has commenced and will be running for 5 weeks at Warringa Park School. The Werribee Basketball Association will provide students with skills in the four key fundamentals in basketball through a variety of skills and modified games. The program is targeted to students from refugee/migrant backgrounds.

NEW PARTNERSHIP - A new partnership has been formed with the Welcome to the Games Program. This program supports young people and their families to connect to local communities and services. A core eligibility to participate is young people living with a disability and coming from multicultural, migrant or refugee background. Students referred attended the Basketball Clinic at Eagle Stadium and were introduced to the Active boys and girls program run by the North Melbourne AFL Clubs Huddle Team.

Please contact Joan Kurtis for further details,

WELLBEING NEWSLETTER

SpecialistsThe past fortnight has been extremely busy with Specialists beginning the process of writing and moderating report comments for our students, and whole school events beginning. The first week of Term 4 Swimming is well underway and students are enjoying the opportunity to learn about water safety and also having a lot of fun along the way. Thank you to everyone at school for making it all work – the Specialist teachers for their work and of course Kacey Dixon for her amazing organization of the carnival.

This week Polyglot Theatre, who have been working at our school with our students for a number of years, returned for a six week residency. The focus for this year’s Arts Festival is all about light and shade, shadow and performance. This week in Performing Arts Stef and Mishca from Polyglot, along with Brian Smith our PA teacher, have been staging some wonderful shadow puppet plays with our students, showcasing their inventiveness and creativity. Coming up on 1st November at 12.30pm in Performing Arts, Brian and Heather will be leading Warringa Park’s contribution to the Australia wide ‘Count us In’ singing of ‘One Song’ by our students.

Andrew, Ruth, Kacey, Heather, Gavin, Brian, P.K, Athena, Michelle, Paul, Emilia, Melody, Mareta, Rachael and Catherine.

Respectful Relationships

Dear Families The Victorian Government is implementing Respectful Relationships across Victorian schools and early childhood services. As aLead school in this area we have been delivering the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships curriculum, a suite of teaching materials for Prep to Year 12, to all students this year. This term we will be delivering topics 7 and 8 which are outlined below. The Respectful Relationships initiative supports school leaders, educators and our school communities to promote and model respect and equality – and to teach our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence.

Topic 7 – Gender and IdentityLearning activities within this topic assist students to challenge stereotypes and critique the influence of gender stereotypes on attitudes and behaviour. They learn about key issues relating to human rights, gender, identity and focus on the importance of respect within relationships. The activities are adapted and designed to meet student age and learning needs. The activities promote respect for diversity and difference.

Topic 8 – Positive Gender RelationsLearning activities within this topic focus on building an understanding of the effects of family violence and focus on the standards associated with respectful relationships. Students develop the skills needed to solve problems, set boundaries within relationships, and play an active role within the prevention of family violence. They develop peer support and help-seeking skills that can be applied in response to situations involving gender based violence in family, peer, community or online relationships. Again these activities are designed for the appropriate year level and learning needs of students.

Swimming

FAMILY FUN - FOOD - GAMES - MUSIC - ARTS

A FREE WYNDHAM CITY EVENT

wyndham.vic.gov.au/childrensweekpicnic

MAJOR SPONSOR SUPPORT SPONSOR

Year 12 Graduation. You are invited to attend

Friday 14th December 2018. Doors open 6pm for 6:30pm start

Grand Star Receptions. 499 Grieve Pde, Altona North.

$56 per head. 3 course meal.

Soft drinks available.

Neat Semi Formal Dress.

RSVP: Monday 26th November 2018

Tickets on sale at WPS Office Payment options available

Phone office 9749 5774 to pay over the phone with your credit card Come in and pay cash or by card Request the school office for a statement that identifies their unique BPAY details for paying online

Graduation Photos MAK Photos will be taking professional photographs on the night. There will be a mobile studio for formal

portraits and a photographer roaming the room. All photos can be purchased on the night for $10 each

Methods of payment accepted: Cash or EPTPOS

MAK Photos

23 Butler Street, Richmond, Vic, 3121 Ph: 03 9421 5668 | email: mail@makphotos.com.au

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Special Dietary requirements Please hand in at the office when paying or to your core group teacher

Family name: ____________________________________________________ Vegetarian: ________ Vegan: __________ Gluten Free: __________Other: ____________

WHEN: Term 4 2018 9th Oct – 4th December 2018

TUESDAYS (8 WEEKS)

*NO GROUP ON TUESDAY THE 6TH NOVEMBER DUE TO MELB CUP

TIME: 3:30 PM- 5:00PM

WHERE:FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

25 MT ALEXANDER RD, FLEMINGTON PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS CLOSE! CATCH THE 59 TRAM OR THE

UPFIELD TRAIN PLACES ARE LIMITED! TO SECURE YOUR SPOT CONTACT THE RELATE TEAM Relate@merrihealth.org.au Ph: 9355 9900 Larissa Mel

Relate Human Relations Program We know that it can be difficult and embarrassing to talk about relationships, love and sexual health. Would you like to join a fun group with other young people to learn about;

Body parts and functions Relationships and consent Conception and contraception Media and cyber saftey Public and private places and behaviours Social skills Hygiene Keeping safe Appropriate work place behaviour And more…

A great chance to meet other people, ask all the questions you want and learn new things! See you there Larissa and Mel

An NDIS funded program

Supported by the State Government

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

Does your child need help with communication?

Discover Kids Chat 2 you - a free service delivered to you by Scope

What is it? A package of free specialist advice and tools to help develop your child’s communication abilities now and in the future. Attend a free workshop near you, where experienced Speech Pathologists will provide:

• Guidance on selecting the right communication aid for your child• Advice and support on including communication aids in your child's NDIS plan• A one-hour consultation on your child's communication needs*• A free communication aid to take away with you after your consultation• Information about local support groups and services for you and your child

Register now for a workshop near you – available for a limited time onlyVisit scopeaust.org.au/news-event/kids-chat-2-you to learn more and book today.

*Consultations are optional and can be booked when you register for the workshop.The workshops are also suitable for teachers and therapists of children with complex communication needs.

Call 1300 4 72673 or email circ@scopeaust.org.au.

Made possible by the generous support of the Bowness Family Foundation, Westfield and other private donors.

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The Program Triple P Stepping Stones has been developed for parents of children aged 2-12 years with a disability or at risk of developing behaviour problems. You’ll meet with a small group of parents who also have a child with a disability, delay or where there are concerns.

Triple P Stepping Stones 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: MacKillop Family Services, 118 Commercial Rd, Footscray

When: Wednesday 17th October—12th December. The course includes 5 weekly group

sessions then individual meetings/phone calls for 3 weeks, and 1 final group session

Time: 10am — 12pm

Cost: Free (Bookings are essential)

**Childminding upon request**

Triple P Stepping Stones

RSVP Please contact Abigail Hoy to register your interest:

regionalparentingservice@mackillop.org.au 9680 8444

Little River

Little River Primary School 21 Flinders Street, Little River, 3211

1.30pm – 3pm

Getting Plan Ready Sessions assist people with disability and their families to get ready for their first planning conversation and will cover topics such as:

What will I be asked about in my first NDIS Planning conversation? What is an NDIS Goal?

Who helps me to make my NDIS Plan? Who makes decisions about what is funded in my NDIS Plan?

RSVP via Eventbrite:

Little River - NDIS Get Plan Ready Session 30 October 2018

Each session is limited to 20 attendees

For further information please contact: vicwestengagement@ndis.gov.au

NDIS: Getting Plan Ready

Tuesday October 30th 2018

Werribee/Truganina

Plaza Library (Pacific Werribee) Level 1, Corner Heath & Derrimut Road,

Hoppers Crossing, 3029 10.30am – 12pm

Arndell Park Community Centre 29-49 Federation Boulevard, Truganina, 3029

1.30pm – 3pm

Getting Plan Ready Sessions assist people with disability and their families to get ready for their first planning conversation and will cover topics such as:

What will I be asked about in my first NDIS Planning conversation? What is an NDIS Goal?

Who helps me to make my NDIS Plan? Who makes decisions about what is funded in my NDIS Plan?

RSVP via Eventbrite: Werribee - NDIS Get Plan Ready Session – 10:30am

Truganina - NDIS Get Plan Ready Session – 1:30pm

Each session is limited to 20 attendees For further information please contact: vicwestengagement@ndis.gov.au

NDIS: Getting Plan Ready

Wednesday November 7th 2018

Dates for the diary 2018:Term 4: 8th October - 21st December 29 Oct EY swimming 5 Nov Curriculum day - no students at school 6 Nov Public holiday 12 Nov School Council meets 21 Nov WPS Information evening 3 Dec International Day of People with a Disability 5 Dec Volunteers’ Afternoon Tea 7 Dec Year 10 Formal, Whole school transition morning 10 Dec School Council meets 14 Dec Year 12 Graduation 19 Dec End of Year Arts Festival 21 Dec Whole school assembly, early dismissal at 1pm

Parent/Carer Tours for 2018Early Years:15/11 Middle Years: 8/11

Warringa Updates

Message from Nurse NicoleImmunisation: 2nd Round Tues 30th Oct 2018 11.15am HPV

Supermarket nappies are made for children under 5. For those children who have a waist measurement greater than 40cm, you will need to look elsewhere for your child’s incontinence needs. Independence Australia is a company that supplies a range of incontinence aids. I encourage you to visit their website and phone them directly to discuss your needs. I do have a range of samples, feel free to come in and review them and discuss your needs.

Samples: 1. Tena Slip extra small waist-49cm-74cm 2. Molicare Premium Slip extra small waist-40cm-60cm 3. Prevail Youth Briefs Waist-38cm-56cm 4. Molicare Mobile extra small waist-45-70cm (nappy pants/pull ups) 5. Abri Form Premium extra small 50cm-60cm, (pull ups/nappy pants)

Independence Australia Telephone: 1300 788 855Website: www,independence.australia.com

Camp Medication: I review and organise all camp medication. For this reason I need all Medication Authority Forms (Green Camp Forms) to be returned as soon as possible once camp paperwork has been distributed. I request that all medication be handed into me directly via reception at least 2-3 days before camp. I encourage you to obtain extra medication close to camp and provide me the original packaging. If your child has a lot of medication please request a webster pack from your pharmacist.

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. Nurse Nicole