Principal’s Newsletter 16th March 2018Dear Parents and Carers,

It’s been fantastic weather for the swimming program and so good to see so many students participating. I would like to thank all of

our parent helpers and volunteers who make it possible to provide 1:1 support to develop water safety skills.

School Council Elections: Ballot 2018Welcome to the new school councillors who have been elected for a two-year term. To Ritu Sharma and Tim Hilton who fill the DET vacancies, thank you for your commitment. The parent vacancies were keenly contested and as a result of a ballot, I would like to congratulate Emily Kiefel and Sean O’Mahoney. Beverly Emmett will fill the casual vacancy. We look forward to your contribution on School Council to make a difference to the lives of the students, staff and parents.

The Annual General Meeting of Warringa Park School will be held before the first meeting of the new school council in the staffroom on Monday 19th March at 6:30pm. Reports from the President, Principal and Treasurer will be presented and there will be an election of office bearers prior to the meeting of the new school. The Annual Report will be posted on the school’s web site and there will be a number of hard copies available at the office for those parents who like to have access to a hard copy. The Annual report will also be available via the school’s app.

Student Support Groups These meetings have been taking place this week following draft Individual Learning Plans being sent home. If you have not yet made a time to attend one of these meetings I would strongly encourage you to do so. It is important for parents to gain an understanding of the learning goals being made for their child for the year and for teachers to gain understanding of the expectations of

parents.

Student Representative CouncilThe student leaders have been elected and they will receive their badges at the Whole School Assembly on the last day of term. The school highly values the student voice and the election booth was an exciting place to be as students from across the campuses voted last Monday. The positions were keenly contested.

Harmony DayOn Tuesday 27th March we will again be celebrating Harmony Day. The theme this year is the elimination of racism and it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our cultural diversity. Today we participated in the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and students had the opportunity to use the visual arts to imagine a world free from bullying. The Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has written to every school in Australia with this message - ‘Bullying and violence has no place in Australia’ and it’s one that we concur with at this school

iPadsIf you have not yet signed your iPad agreement I would encourage you to do so. Please make sure that if your child brings his or her iPad home

the cover remains on at all times.

End of TermThe end of the term is approaching quickly. School will break up on Thursday 29th March at 2:30pm and resume on Monday April 16th. You are also invited to the end of term assembly on Thursday 29th March at 9:30am where there will be performances and awards presented.

Marie Hayes, Principal

SpecialistsThe second week of the swimming program is nearly over, and has been a great success for students who have loved it. Staff have all worked hard to make it run smoothly. Next week

is planning week so there will be no Specialist classes running, and in week 9 Harmony Day will be on Tuesday 27th March. Events will be held across

the school to celebrate this important day with an interactive celebration and focus on Aboriginal Art and Culture from the group ‘True Culture’. In the lead up the end of term students have been painting flags and welcome words in various languages for a mural and individual student works on cardboard that will form part of a colourful Rainbow Serpent. On the day, Gavin will lead multicultural drumming in Harmony Square and a bouncing castle will run all day in Dark Blue Zone. SRC students will run activities addressing ‘No Racism’ themes and Mareta will run a Harmony Day Photo Booth in Multimedia. We will send out more information and a timetable as the day approaches.

And it will be a sad day on Tuesday as it will be Oren’s last day at Warringa Park before he goes home to Canada. We wish Oren all the best and thanks for the incredible dedication and knowledge he has bought to educating our students over the years.

Andrew, Ruth, Brian, Gavin, Kacey, Emilia, Paul, P.K, Oren, Mareta, Melody and Catherine.

WellbeingToday is National Day of Action Against Bullying and the students will work today on an art piece to represent Friendship. Bullying is an important topic to cover with students and developing students’ understanding on how to develop friendships and strategies in standing up to bullying is vital.

A number of the SRC students attended the Wyndham Youth Forum this week and participated in community discussions around topics such as disability, mental health, student pathways and opportunities. The SRC will be announced and presented with their badges at the end of term assembly on Thursday of week 9. The school are hosting

our third Respectful Relationships Community of Practice on Monday where we will welcome staff from eight local schools and work together on ensuring we are supporting staff in the delivery of this program. Teachers are planning the delivery of this program for Term 2 during next week’s planning week and we will be looking at the next two topics Positive Coping and Problem Solving.

Caitriona TolandAssistant Principal, Wellbeing

Opening of the Elmo Garden to Farewell Mohammad

Parent responsibility for having a School iPad at home:Please remember the iPad is the property of Warringa Park School and you have signed an agreement to ensure the care of the iPad.

Below is a list of key reminders when taking the iPad home:

• All iPads must come to school fully charged every day. If the iPad does not come to school fully charged, it will be kept at school for a specified period of time, or indefinitely if this is a recurring issue.

• The iPad must remain in the school-issued protective cover at all times.

• Cleaning of the screen will be attended to by staff any time at your request, NOT by a parent/carer or student.

• Students should have clean hands when using iPad.

• Students /parent/carers must not access or alter the iPad settings.

• Find my iPad must ALWAYS be turned on.

• iPads should NEVER be left in cars.

• If an iPad is left at home for more than 2 days it will be placed in locked mode until returned.

• If an iPad or iPad cover is broken at home an invoice for payment will be sent home and the iPad will stay at school until payment is made.

• The iPad is for the sole use of the student of Warringa Park School. Siblings, friends and other fam-ily members are NOT permitted to use the iPad for any purpose.

• If you are going overseas or away on holiday the school must be notified if you intend to take the iPad with you.

NDIS INFORMATION SESSIONSgenU have been working with the NDIS since 2013 and is one of the largest disability service providers under the scheme in Victoria. Join our information session to find out more about the NDIS:- Gain useful knowledge to assist you in your NDIS journey- Hear participant and carer stories - Learn about new opportunities  Wednesday 28th March 2018  genU Wyndham 53a Kookaburra Avenue Werribee 3030 

SESSION 1 

3.30pm-4.30pm 

SESSION 2 

6.00pm-7.00pm 

RSVP to Jaime-lee Demmer 

email: jaime-lee.demmer@genu.org.au 

call: 9974 9671 

All Welcome!

Phone Us1300 558 368Websitegenu.org.au

Karingal St Laurence Limited ABN 74 614 366 031 - ACN 614 366 031

EASTER EGG RAFFLE 2018

5 Fantastic Hampers Prizes to be won

Hampers contains Red Tulip, Cadbury eggs and chocolates, Bunnies, Lindt and more

TICKETS ARE $1.00 EACH

(More tickets are available at the office)

RAFFLE WILL BE DRAWN AT SCHOOL by MARIE HAYES ON Tuesday 27th March 2018

THE EASTER EGG BASKETS WILL BE ON DISPLAY

AT THE FRONT OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL

On behalf of the Fundraising Committee GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A LOVELY EASTER

EASTER EGG RAFFLE 2018

5 Fantastic Hampers Prizes to be won

Hampers contains Red Tulip, Cadbury eggs and chocolates, Bunnies, Lindt and more

TICKETS ARE $1.00 EACH

(More tickets are available at the office)

RAFFLE WILL BE DRAWN AT SCHOOL by MARIE HAYES ON Tuesday 27th March 2018

THE EASTER EGG BASKETS WILL BE ON DISPLAY

AT THE FRONT OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL

On behalf of the Fundraising Committee GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A LOVELY EASTER

MyTime Werribee Gold 2018 Time: Thursdays 9.30am – 11.30am Where: Wyndham Park Community Learning Centre 55 Kookaburra Ave Werribee

Facilitator: Natasha

Play Leader: Carla

The MyTime program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

MyTime is coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre

TERM 1 Dates

8th Feb Welcome to Werribee MyTime

15th Feb Coffee morning

22nd Feb Guest speaker, caring and finances

1st March Coffee and chat

8th March Individual Learning Plans (ILP) What are they? Meetings about ILP’s

15th March Coffee and chat

22nd March Harmony day, Special Morning Tea

29th March Last session, coffee and chat, holiday plans

www.tweddle.org.au (03) 9689 1577

What is MyTime? MyTime is a peer support group for parents and carers supporting children under 16 years of age with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. Who is MyTime for? Parents (mums, dads), grandparents, foster parents, or a primary carer receiving or applying for Carers Allowance. What will I get out of MyTime?

Meet other parents and carers in similar circumstances Share experiences in an informal setting A choice of topics and activities relevant to your needs Information resources and services available to you, how and where to access information A facilitator to support, co-ordinate activities and guide group discussion A play helper engages your child whilst you attend your group Parent discussion Coffee mornings Group outings

Swimming

For

players with

cerebral palsy

(cp), autism (asd)

acquired brain

injury (abi)

or stroke.

Are you aged 7-12 years old (boy or girl)? Come to the Western Eagles for some

football fun!  ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE

WELCOME. 

VALID & MacKillop present

NDIS - Families as Planning Partners Course

The course will be conducted 9.45am – 2.00 pm on the dates below

Wednesday – Day - 14th, 21st, 28th Feb. & 7th, 14th March 2018

Venue: MacKillop Family Services. 118 Commercial Road, Footscray

This course will be conducted over five sessions: Wed. 14th Feb. Session 1. NDIS intro & the Families' role - an intro to the what, how and who gets the NDIS - what is the families role in light of the NDIS?

Wed. 21st Feb. Session 2. Getting your point across effectively! - being aware of how I communicate - communicating your needs with the NDIS, workers & services

Wed. 28th Feb. Session 3. NDIS Planning & Why have a PCP

- person-centred plan (PCP) & its' benefits

- the NDIS planning process Wed. 7th March Session 4. The NDIS funding & purchasing process - managing your funding package - engaging and purchasing services Wed. 14th March Session 5. Consolidating your plan! - building the info in your NDIS 'plan’

- consolidating the info for your family members’ ‘Whole of Life’ plan. Attendees are asked to commit to attending the whole course. Attending one or two sessions is not an option. However, VALID also conduct one-off specific topic Info Sessions.. Expression of Interest by 1st Feb 2018 (places are limited so register early)

VALID & MacKillop present

NDIS - Families as Planning Partners Course

The course will be conducted from 5.45pm – 9.00 pm on the dates below

Tuesday – EVENING - 13th, 20th, 27th Feb. & 6th, 13th March 2018

Venue: MacKillop Family Services. 118 Commercial Road, Footscray

This course will be conducted over five sessions: Tues 13th Feb. Session 1. NDIS intro & the Families' role - an intro to the what, how and who gets the NDIS - what is the families role in light of the NDIS?

Tues 20th Feb. Session 2. Getting your point across effectively! - being aware of how I communicate - communicating your needs with the NDIS, workers & services

Tues 27th Feb. Session 3. NDIS Planning & Why have a PCP

- person-centred plan (PCP) & its' benefits

- the NDIS planning process Tues 6th March Session 4. The NDIS funding & purchasing process - managing your funding package - engaging and purchasing services Tues 13th March Session 5. Consolidating your plan! - building the info in your NDIS 'plan’

- consolidating the info for your family members’ ‘Whole of Life’ plan. Attendees are asked to commit to attending the whole course. Attending one or two sessions is not an option. However, VALID also conduct one-off specific topic Info Sessions. Expression of Interest by 1st Feb 2018 (places are limited so register early)

Come and find your future Mum/Dad/Carers

Come and enjoy the Band, Food, Activities and Workshops. It will be both Fun and informative. Let’s shape their future!

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When: Tuesday 27th of March

Time: 12:40 - 5:00pm Where: VCAL campus (corner Bethany rd x Deloraine

Dr. - Warringa Park School)

EXPO

What will your child do after year 12?Post School Options Workshops & Activities

From The Nurse Hi everyone, Immunisation: Students with a 2005 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.

Round 1 Weds 28th March 2018 9am : HPV & Dipheria/TetanusRound 2 Tues 30th Oct 2018 11.15am HPV

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 had a recent seizure please contact me, so I can update their plans. Asthma Plans: All students with a diagnosis of Asthma will be given the New Asthma Plans for 2018. Please take to your GP and have them filled in and return to school at the start of the new school year.

Toilet Training Workshop: The continence foundation will be conducting a parent workshop on:Thursday 29th March 2018 at 1pm to 3pm (to be confirmed) This workshop is an informal round table

discussion about the steps required to toilet train children with special needs. It is a five step process which we as a school follow. Please register your attendance with reception in 2018, there is a maximum of 15 people per workshop. School Dental Program: Phase 1: 7th-10th May 2018 Dental Check Up & CleanPhase 2: 7th-8th June 2018 Treatment if required 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.

Dental Van: The Royal Dental Hospital Dental Van will still visit once a term for our more complex needs students and for non-eligible families

Glasses for Kids Program: The Glasses for Kids program provides free vision screening for Prep to Year 3 students. The program is being delivered as a partnership between State Schools Relief and a range of optometry providers, with the support of the Department of Education and Training. Free Vision Screening: Tues 27th Feb 2018 & Weds 28th Feb 2018

Medication: Students who will require medication at school in the 2018 school year will require a signed Medication authority form. I will make myself available on Thursday 25th January 2018 for medication forms and medication to be dropped off in preparation for the New School Year. I encourage everyone to do this, as this will minimise wait times on the first day and also minimise medication being missed. Drink Bottles: For the New School Year, I encourage all parents to ensure their students bring a drink bottle to school. This enables staff to identify how much each child is drinking and therefore minimise any health effects that arise through not drinking enough, especially in the hotter months. Sun Smart School: For Term 1 & Term 4 it is compulsory for all students to wear a hat in the playground at recess and lunchtime. “No Hat, No Play”. So please ensure you child has a hat at school. Spare Clothes: Please ensure your child has a spare set of clothes in their bags at all times. Change of underwear, socks, shorts/pants, T-shirt) for emergencies. Donations: We welcome any school uniform donations especially tracksuit pants, shorts and t-shirts of all sizes. If you have spare school uniform/clothing that has been given to your student through the year, we would appreciate this to be returned to the school. Nicole

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ACD will be running FREE workshops for families of children with a disability!

Topic Date

Preparing for NDIS planning Workshop 1: Introduction to NDIS and NDIS plan

Wednesday 2nd May 2018 10.00am – 12.30pm

Workshop 2: Preparing for NDIS plan

Wednesday 9th May 2018 10.00am – 12.30pm

Workshop 3: Managing your child’s NDIS plan

Wednesday 16th May 2018 10.00am – 12.30pm

The three NDIS PLANNING workshops are sequential, so participants

must complete each workshop before attending the next. Venue: Warringa Park School – Cayleys Road Campus

10A Cayleys Road Werribee South, 3030

Register at warringawednesday.eventbrite.com

Booking Code: 946ILC Book before 30 April – places are limited!

Morning tea will be provided Workshops may be cancelled if numbers are low

Jobsupport Information Session 2018

Are you interested in finding out more about work experience or employment for your son or daughter when they leave school? If so, Jobsupport would like to invite you to an information session. When: Friday 18th May 2018

Where: Meet us at Moonee Valley Racecourse – in the Member’s Car park (entry off McPherson St, opposite Coats St)

What time: Meet at 11.00am for a brief presentation about Jobsupport and a light lunch.

What will happen:

Meet some other families who’ve been through the transition from school to work and hear their stories.

You’ll be able to find out all about how they got help from Jobsupport to get a job, learned to travel around the community and also hear about the benefits that working brings to them.

After lunch, we’ll take you on guided tour of two work places. You’ll get to see some young people who Jobsupport have helped to get a job. No need to drive yourself, just sit back and relax.

After the guided tour, we will take you back to Moonee Valley Racecourse, where you can pick up your car and head home. We’ll probably be back to the Racecourse by 3.30pm - 4.00pm.

Even if you think you know what you’d like to do once you’ve left school, come along anyway.

It’s always good to know what options are out there for you.

To register your interest in this information session, phone: Leonie Bennett (Jobsupport Assistant Manager)

Office: 9387 8900 or Mobile 0438 770 005

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ACD will be running FREE workshops for families of children with a disability (aged 0-18)!

Topic Date

Preparing for NDIS planning Introduction to NDIS and NDIS plan

Eligibility Supports Participant Statement

Preparing for NDIS plan Setting goals Understanding the NDIS Price Guide ACD NDIS planning workbook

Managing your child’s NDIS plan NDIS planning conversation Choice and control Working with providers

Wednesday 18th April

9.30am to 3pm

Venue: Wyndham Park Community Centre

Community room 2 55 Kookaburra Ave, Werribee

Register at: Bit.ly/wyndham-pcc Book before 16 April – places are limited!

Morning tea and lunch will be provided Workshop may be cancelled if numbers are low

Let’s Celebrate Food & Culture!

When: Wednesday 21st March 2018

Time: 4pm – 7pm

Where: Youth Resource Centre 86 Derrimut Rd Hoppers Crossing Cost: FREE entry

Bring a plate and enjoy the traditional cuisines of our diverse community in Wyndham

Wyndham Youth Services & MiCare formally New Hope Foundation invite you and your families to celebrate Harmony Day with traditional food and cultural

performances.

Please call Youth Services or MiCare for more information:

Wyndham Youth Services: 03 8734 1355 | MiCare: 03 9974 1700

Are you ready for NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will commence in Western Melbourne Region from 1st October 2018 and will be a significant change in the way disability services are provided. Come along to find out about the NDIS and how the changes will impact on individuals with Autism. This session is for people and/or family members and carers with Autism. Date: 20th March, 2018Time: 10am – 12pmVenue: Plaza Library, Community Learning RoomPacific Werribee Shopping CentreLevel 1 MM11 Derrimut Road, Werribee VIC 3030 Bookings: Call 8734 2600 or https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ndisinfosession Or Amaze in partnership with the City of Wyndham is hosting a series of workshops which aim to increase the capacity of people with autism and their families to exercise choice and control in working under the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which will be introduced in Western Melbourne in October 2018. The FOUR free workshops will cover the following important topics: • The NDIS• Pre-planning• Writing a carer and participant statement• Setting and writing goals• Effective communication• Advocacy• Community connections and peer support Workshop 1: Tuesday 17th April 2018, 10am-12pm Workshop 2: Tuesday 15th May 2018, 10am-12pm Workshop 3: Tuesday 12th June 2018, 10am-12pm Workshop 4: Tuesday 17th July 2018, 10am-12pm

(PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL WORKSHOPS) Address: Plaza Library, Community Learning Room, Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre,Level 1 MM11 Derrimut Road, Werribee VIC 3030 Bookings: Call 8734 2600 or https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ndisworkshop Kind regardsPaula Paula Hearnden | Acting Metro Access Project Officer | Access Inclusion and Diversity | Community Planning & Development | 45 Princes Hwy (P.O Box 197) Werribee Victoria 3030Ext: 1341 | t: 8734 1341 or 9742 0777 | paula.hearnden@wyndham.vic.gov.au TTY users phone 133 677 ask for 03 9742 0777 | Speak and Listen (speech-to-speech relay) phone 1300 555 727 ask for 03 9742 0777 | Internet relay users connect NRS (www.relayservice.com.au details) ask for 03 9742 0777

Warringa Park Second Hand Uniform Shop NOW OPEN

WPS Second hand uniform shop is located at the Cayleys Road Campus - 10 Cayleys Road, Werribee South.

We will be opening every Tuesday and Friday.

Tuesday 11-12pm

Friday 9:30 – 10:30am

We are still taking donations for uniforms to be sold.If you have any questions, please contact Tanya Crowe 0498985234

Warringa Park School Uniform can be purchased from:

Rushfords SchoolwearShop 1/13 Barnes Place, Werribee

WEEKDAYS 9:00am -5:30pmSATURDAYS 9:00am - 1pm

Parents\Carers,

We have a slightly changed new iPad agreement all students must have signed for 2018. Some new parents signed an agreement late last year but these are now out of date. These agreements give you the choice for the school iPad to come HOME OR to be left at SCHOOL. Please sign and return to school by WEDNESDAY 22nd otherwise your child’s iPad will remain at school until returned.

Below is a copy of the new agreement or ask your teacher to send a copy home.Alison Rooney

I would like the iPad to be kept at school.

I would like the iPad to be sent home.

I take full responsibility for LOSS AND ALL DAMAGES to the school iPad if I choose the iPad to be sent home or travel with the iPad.

I consent to the school creating and managing an iTunes and email account on behalf of my child.

Students will NOT be provided with a charger or cord for home use due to cost of replacing broken chargers.

The whole iPad agreement is available upon request via email. I understand that the iPad and cover belong to Warringa Park School.

Student’s Name (please print) _______________________________________

Parent/Carer Name (please Print) _______________________________________

Signature Parent/Carer _______________________________________

Date signed __________________________________

Warringa UpdatesDates for the diary 2018:

Term 1: 30th Jan -29th March 2018 19 March: AGM and School Council meets 27 March: Harmony Day celebrations 27 March: Post school options Workshop Expo Easter Egg Raffle drawn 29 March: Last day term 1 - assembly and early dismissal at 2:30pm

Term 2: 16th April - 29th JuneTerm 3: 16th July - 21st SeptemberTerm 4: 8th October - 21st December

Curriculum days 2018: 28th May5th November

Parent/Carer Tours for 2018Early Years:19/4 17/5 14/6 19/7 16/8 13/9 18/10 15/11 Middle Years:3/5 21/6 2/8 6/9 25/10 8/11

Toilet Training Workshop: The Continence Foundation will be conducting a parent workshop on:

Tuesday 20th March 2018 at 11am -12pm

This workshop is an informal round table discussion about the steps required to toilet train children with special needs. It is a five step process which we as a school follow. Please register your attendance with reception in 2018, there is a maximum of 15 people. An Occupational Therapist and Registered Nurse from The Continence Foundation will be running the session.