The Stitch Don’t Ditch competition is on at the moment.  It is about turning pre-loved clothing into fashion.  There is a primary school section which is turning pre-loved clothing into toys.  We would like to start the ball rolling for next year so have a request for any pre-loved clothing that cannot be reused.  So this is the clothing with holes, etc.  No underwear, of course and only fabrics that can be easily sewn so not too thick.  Please drop this off outside the art room (for students) or at the office (parents).  Thanking you in anticipation.

Helen Johnson

Art Teacher

Werribee Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning and would like to advise you of our voluntary financial contributions for 2025.  Please find the booklists and contribution schedules below.  Click here for DET's Parent Payment Policy

We have already begun the process of planning our class and staffing structure for 2026 so it is important to get your enrolments in as soon as possible.

The foundation transition sessions begin on Friday 31st October, so please ensure you enrol your foundation student prior to this date.

If you are planning on relocating at the end of this year and not returning to Werribee Primary School, could you please let the school know in writing as soon as possible at werribee.ps@education.vic.gov.au.

If you know of any families who reside in our school zone who may be interested in enrolling their children at Werribee Primary School starting in the 2026 school year, please encourage them to contact the school.

Thank you

We are currently beginning the process of planning our class and staffing structure for 2022. 

One of the most time consuming and challenging tasks that we undertake is the formation of classes for the following school year. 

Decisions about the structure of the school are made based on the educational needs of students, enrolment numbers, the number of teaching spaces and human resources.

Teachers spend many hours considering student placement in classes for the following year that are  balanced with regard to academic capabilities, behavioural needs, social compatibility and gender. 

Our aim has always been to provide equal opportunity for all students in a dynamic learning environment. You would be aware that parents are offered the opportunity to contribute to this process should they have significant educational or other relevant considerations.  Please note that requests for specific teachers, or styles of teachers, or requests to be placed with a particular friend are not educational considerations.  Any requests remain valid for the following year only and not carried over.  Teachers use academic, behavioural and social competencies to assist them in the placement process.  If you have significant educational or other relevant considerations please put it in writing either via an email to werribee.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au and subject: Attention Principal or alternatively write a letter and send or drop it into the office.

While we understand that parents only want the best for their child and want school to be a rewarding and enriching experience, we also ask that you trust the school to fulfil our responsibilities in a professional and considerate manner and in the best interest of all students.  This is a time consuming and well thought-out process that is not taken lightly by any staff member.  Despite our concerns as adults, children are often much more resilient and responsive to change and new circumstances than we give them credit for.  It is quite natural that things are not always as we wish, however the way in which we respond to this is a model for our children.  Resilience is learnt at a young age through facing a minor challenge which can assist them to cope with more challenging situations as they grow older.

If you are planning on relocating at the end of this year and not returning to Werribee Primary School, could you please let the school know in writing as soon as possible.

If you know of any families who may be interested in enrolling their children at Werribee Primary School starting in the 2022 school year, please encourage them to contact the school.

Thank you

Dear Parents and Carers,  

The Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 require the Minister for Education to determine the days on which a government school is required to be open for attendance by students.  

The Minister for Education has set the term dates for 2026-2030.

Setting school dates well in advance assists with school planning and ensures the school community knows the days Victorian government schools are open for student instruction.

The 2026-2030 term dates are based on these criteria:

• there are four school terms
• the school year is 200 days
• the Australia Day holiday occurs before students return to school
• the first term vacation is to coincide with Easter
• that, as far as possible, a consistent pattern be maintained from one five-year block to the next.

More information is on the Department’s website: School term dates and holidays in Victoria (education.vic.gov.au)

Kind regards,

David Quinn
Principal

We will regularly share resources available through our membership with you, including Insight Articles and Webinars. You can also access your resources at any time using the below URL (unique to our school) and password.

URL & PASSWORD

https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/wps

PASSWORD: happywps

We recommend bookmarking this link. You should only need to put the password in once and the site will remember you.

The latest Insights articles are listed below:

Term 3 2024
The quest for independence and identity
Gettting along with siblings
Parenting with Influence, Not Control
The Power of Perspective
Stop, look and listen to your kids
Parenting on the same page

Term 2 2024
The best way to say 'No!' to your kids
Making Family Life Fun
Teaching children that mistakes are okay
Every Day Counts
Technology Giants and Our Kids
Family Goal Setting
Managing fatigue as a parent
The Power of Habit

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INSIGHTS ARTICLES 

A new Insights article is released weekly during the term and we will include these with the school newsletter. Insights articles are written by Dr Justin Coulson and other leading experts and provide parenting education and support for a wide variety of traditional and contemporary parenting challenges. You can also access 300+ previous Insights articles on our school’s URL.

Each week Justin will be answering a question from the school community.  click here to watch video.

PARENT WEBINARS

You have access to 4 live webinars a year (one per term). We will announce upcoming webinar details in the Insights articles. You’ll have access to the recording via our school’s URL but as the webinars are live, we recommend you watch them in real time so that you can ask Dr Justin and / or the guest presenter any questions you may have.

We hope you enjoy the Insights and webinars!