Pupil Free Days

The Department of Education (DE) allows all government schools to hold four curriculum days per year. Curriculum days are pupil free days which allow the staff to work together on planning and professional development activities.  The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students. School Council has approved the following dates for 2026 as curriculum days:

Staff Professional Practice Day

The Department of Education (DE) allows all government schools to hold a common professional practice day on the same day for all staff.  This is to enable the most effective and efficient use of this day.  We have scheduled our professional practice day on the following day.  Students will not be required to attend school on this day:

Tuesday 2nd November 2026 (Melbourne Cup Eve) 

2026

Our 2026 Lunch Program is now open and ready to go……….

Ordering will close at 10:00am Tuesday 28th April.  

Parents will need to create an ordering profile at:  https://app.canteenhub.com.au/register-customer    Click here for user guide



Wednesday Weekly

Students will be playing sports against other Schools in the Werribee District.

Locations

Basketball- Eagle Stadium

Lacrosse- Galvin Park

Netball- Heaths Rd Netball Courts

Hockey- Presidents Park

Students have been training every Friday morning to prepare for the day.

Parents are welcome to attend as spectators.

Requirements:
Drink, Snack, Lunch, School Uniform, Warm Jacket


Basketball- Eagle Stadium, Ballan Rd Werribee
Hockey- Presidents Park, McGraths Rd Werribee
Lacrosse- Galvin Park, Shaws Rd Werribee
Netball- Heaths Rd Netball Courts

4.30 pm in the staffroom.  

A school council must call a public reporting meeting at least once each year, and:

• report the proceedings of the council since the date of the previous public meeting
• present the endorsed Annual Report to the meeting, and

• if the school council accounts have been audited, present a copy of the audited accounts

Please RSVP if attending: Email werribee.ps@education.vic.gov.au or Phone 9742 6659.

School camps play a vital role in the education of your child and build upon the Health and Physical Education program in our school. 

They provide an excellent opportunity for children to develop personal attributes such as self-reliance, tolerance and co-operation.

The camp provides children with opportunities to take healthy risks in a safe and nurturing environment and offers students new, varied, challenging and practical experiences. 

Total cost $334.00

Deposit - $100.00 due by Friday 6th March 2026

Instalment - $100.00 due by Friday 21st March 2026

Final Payment - $134.00 due by Friday 4th April 2026

Requirements:
Students to bring a snack and packed lunch for the first day. We will provide a detailed list of what to bring to camp at a later date.

Additional Notes:

SSB (school savings bonus), CSEF plus any credits on your account can be used for this event.

Applications for CSEF can be made at the office by the end of Term 2. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. 

It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s financial circumstances and their outcomes.

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are a part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school excursions, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or  support an out of home care student you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid directly to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

HOW TO APPLY

New applicants should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from the website below.

 
If you applied for CSEF at your child's school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.

You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:

• new student enrolments: your child has started or changed schools this year.
• changed family circumstances: such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.

Check with the school office if you are unsure.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about CSEF visit:
https://www.vic.gov.au/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund

Term 1 finishes on Thursday 2nd April 2026 and all students will be dismissed at 2.10pm. Please make sure your child is collected on time, or alternative care arrangements made. 

If you need after school care please contact Camp Australia.

Approval and payment can be made via XUNO by Friday 4th July.  Werribee Primary School is conducting a Swimming Program for students in Foundation and Year 1. The program will commence in Term 3, Tuesday 5th August and will conclude Tuesday 16th September.

Requirements

WERRIBEE PRIMARY SCHOOL - SWIMMING PROGRAM Prep & 1

7 Week Program Term 3

Dates: Tuesday 5^th August- Tuesday 16^th September 

Swimming Schedule Yeas Prep & 1 2025

The first day of Term 2 is Tuesday 22nd April 2025 for all students 8.50am - 3.10pm.    Click here for key dates and times

This hands-on experience will support and enrich the learning we’ve been doing in the classroom by giving students the opportunity to explore how weather and seasonal changes affect our daily lives.

At Scienceworks, students will engage with interactive exhibits and participate in activities that help them better understand weather patterns, the science behind the seasons, and how these natural changes influence our environment, clothing, activities, and even our health.

This excursion is a wonderful opportunity for students to see science in action and make real-world connections to what they’ve been learning at school. We look forward to a fun and educational day!

Requirements:
Students are in full school uniform. Snack and lunch should be brought to school in a clearly labelled plastic bag with your child's name. Please ensure all items are disposable. Lunchboxes are not required on this day.

Under the science subject of the Victorian Curriculum this excursion adheres to the content descriptor of VCSSU042 whereby ‘Living things have a variety of external features and live in different places where their basic needs, including food, water and shelter, are met’.

Requirements
Students will need to bring their small bag containing their lunch box with snack and lunch, water bottle and a jacket in case of inclement weather.

School Uniform is required.

The area is a no rubbish area, meaning students will be required to take their rubbish home with them.

Additional Notes
CSEF (camps, sports and excursion fund) or credits on your account can be used for this excursion. Applications for CSEF can be made at the office by the end of Term 2. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.

They provide an excellent opportunity for children to develop personal attributes, such as self-reliance, tolerance and co-operation. The camp provides children with opportunities to take healthy risks in a safe and nurturing environment and offer students new, varied, challenging and practical experiences.

We are excited about attending this Camp as it will provide our children with opportunities to develop their personal and interpersonal skills while experiencing a range of activities. 

The cost of the Camp is $370.00.  

*Please note SSB is now an option for payment on XUNO

*Please alter the amount for each payment being made

Deposit - $100.00 due by Friday 23rd May 2025

1st Instalment - $100.00 due by Friday 13th June 2025

2nd Instalment - $100.00 due by Monday 4th July 2025

FINAL PAYMENT - $70.00 due by Friday 1st August 2025

If you encounter difficulties with following this payment schedule, please contact the office to discuss further arrangements.

SSB, CSEF or credits on your account can be used for this camp. Please contact the office on 9742 6659 or email werribee.ps@education.vic.gov.au if you would like to use your CSEF or credits.

Requirements:  

A packed snack and lunch is required on the first day.
A complete clothing list will be sent out at a later date.

Influenza (flu) can be serious, especially for children.  

Choose to protect yourself and your loved ones with an annual flu vaccine. The earlier you and your family get vaccinated, the better your protection heading into winter.  

Keeping our school community well  

We encourage parents and carers and students to: 

• wash or sanitise your hands thoroughly and regularly, particularly before and after touching your face 

• cough or sneeze into your elbow 

• stay home if unwell and consult your GP or Nurse-on-Call as needed 

• stay up to date with your flu vaccinations. 

Flu vaccinations 

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. 

Some people are more at risk of severe illness from flu, especially babies and toddlers. They can get a free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program. 

You can book a flu vaccine through your GP or pharmacy, or find a flu vaccine near you.  

RSV vaccinations for mothers and babies 

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus that causes colds and ear infections. In babies, it can cause severe illness like bronchiolitis.  

The RSV vaccine is available for pregnant women as part of the National Immunisation Program. In Victoria, eligible babies can also get the RSV vaccine until Wednesday 30 September 2026.  

You can speak with your GP or midwife about the vaccine. 

Find out more 

For more information about staying well this winter, refer to: 

• your GP, pharmacist or midwife 

• the Better Health Channel – Don’t risk the flu campaign, including information about flu and other vaccines. This information is available in different languages 

• the Better Health Channel – RSV vaccine for mothers and infants 

• the Raising Children Network – influenza, COVID-19, bronchiolitis and helping your child prepare for vaccination.  

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

View webinars     View Articles

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!

We are proud to partner with Camp Australia to provide our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program.

Camp Australia – Guiding Children’s Growth

3-Day Guarantee

Camp Australia programs are centred on child enrichment, while ensuring a reliable, engaging and hassle-free OSHC service at our school.  Their engaged educators foster a safe, inclusive environment where children can relax, have fun and grow.

There is zero cost to register for before and after school care with Camp Australia.  This would ensure that Camp Australia have your child’s/children's details and therefore they could be easily booked into outside school hours care when required or in an emergency.

There is no supervision at school before 8.30am or after 3.20pm.  Students are not to be at school outside of these hours as there is no supervision available.

We encourage all families to sign up by clicking here.  

 

Your OSHC – OSHC that inspires

Your OSHC is Camp Australia’s before school, after school and pupil free day program, tailored to the likes and interests of each child in service. Camp Australia’s educators design enriching experiences to inspire your children’s confidence, independence and imagination. In any one week, they could be participating in science experiments, active play, creative expression and more - they believe in learning through experience so that each child can grow.

The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus (SSB) – a one-off support of $400 for eligible government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.

The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.

Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.

To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.

To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages.

The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025. The contact centre can be reached by:

• completing the School Saving Bonus enquiry form
• calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.

After this date, please contact our administration team for any SSB related questions.

Thank you.