Our Colour Run is coming up very quickly on Thursday 11th September from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Families are warmly invited to come along and cheer on the students as they take part in this fun, colourful event.

While the Colour Run is taking place, sausages will be available for parents and guardians to purchase for $2 each (cash only).

We look forward to seeing our school community come together for an afternoon of fun, colour and plenty of smiles!

Please advise the school if you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the colour run event.

Do you know a business that would be interested in donating? Find the click here to our business donation page: https://business.myprofilepage.com.au/page/WerribeePrimarySchool-55223910 

Happy Fundraising!

Here are a few great opportunities for students:

• Bonus Prize Credits: Students can earn up to $75 in bonus prizes just by completing tasks on their online profile.
• Monty Handball: Any student who collects all the virtual badges during the fundraiser will receive a Monty Handball added to their prize pack.
• Extra Prizes: Students who simply set up a fundraising profile will also be eligible for additional prizes (see the attached flyer for more info).

To create a profile go to www.myprofilepage.com.au and click the register button to create a cybersafe, online profile page.

How Do We Fundraise?

Fundraising for our school is easy! Simply go to www.myprofilepage.com.au and click the register button to create a cybersafe, online profile page. Once you’ve created a parent account and profile page, you can share that around to family and friends to receive online donations. Please note that this is an online fundraiser only and all cash donations must be converted to an online donation before 11^th September.

Receive a prize for your fundraising efforts by simply raising $10 online! At the end of the fundraiser, students can mix and match up to a total of five prizes based on their donations received or they can give back to one of the six causes on offer.

You can also receive some bonus Monty the Monstar incentive prizes! Check out your sponsorship form booklet for more information!

Event Information

11^th September

2pm-3pm

Oval- Werribee Primary School

Wear a white shirt to make the colour pop!

Each student will also receive a pair of sunglasses and a headband!

Students are required to wear closed-in shoes!

Students will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder!

Event Schedule

2:00 – 2:10pm
➡️ Introduction to Colour Run

2:10 – 2:15pm
➡️ Year 6

2:15 – 2:20pm
➡️ Year 5

2:20 – 2:25pm
➡️ Year 4

2:30 – 2:35pm
? Intermission – Teachers Slimed!

• Staff 1
• Staff 2

2:35 – 2:40pm
➡️ Year 3

2:40 – 2:45pm
➡️ Year 2

2:45 – 2:50pm
? Intermission – Teachers Slimed!

• Staff 3
• Staff 4

2:50 – 2:55pm
➡️ Year 1

2:55 – 3:00pm
➡️ Foundation

3:00 – 3:05pm
➡️ Thank you & Conclusion

3:10pm
➡️ End of Day Dismissal

We look forward to seeing the students all bright and colourful on the day of our Monty’s Colour Fun Run!

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Approval & payment can be made via XUNO by Friday 5th September.  The Gruffalo's Child is a theatre show of 55 minutes duration. It is a great opportunity for our students in Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 to see a book come to life in a theatre performance.  Cost for this event is $10.

Date:  Thursday 11th September
Where:  Wyndham Cultural Centre
Time:  11:30am - 1:30pm

Students are able to wear their colour run clothing to the performance.

 

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We would like to let families know that our school will be recognising R U OK? Day on Friday 12th September, as our Colour Run is scheduled for Thursday. To mark the day, students are encouraged to wear something yellow to show support e.g. t-shirt, head band, socks etc.

R U OK? Day is an important reminder to check in on the people around us, start meaningful conversations, and support one another’s mental health and wellbeing. Together, we can help create a caring and connected school community.

There is no gold coin donation required.

 

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Approval & payment can be made via XUNO by Tuesday 9th September.  
Year 4 Science Incursion: Heat / Melting Moments
Professor Bunsen is coming to Werribee Primary School to put on engaging science show for the Year 4 students. 

Topic:  Earth Science (Heat / Melting Moments)

Heat is a form of energy created by the motion of molecules.  This popular interactive presentation focuses on the influence heat has on matter. We investigate and demonstrate

• The difference between hot and cold and our touch sense
• The way heat moves and what happens when heat moves in or out of matter and the associating phase changes
• Heat as the product of a chemical reaction such as combustion
• We look at reflection, radiation, convection & conduction of heat using examples
• Discuss sources of heat (friction, electricity, chemical, sun) and find the sun to be the biggest provider
• Heat effects:  colour changes, melting, deformation or expansion, combustion (demonstrate steam engine and other heat engines)
• Find that water is an amazing absorber of heat on our planet and in the kitchen.

Thanks the Year 4 team

Cost of event $18.00

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Approval & payment can be made via XUNO by Wednesday 3rd September. As part of our current Investigations Unit: Earth and Space Science, we are excited to announce an upcoming excursion to Scienceworks! This hands-on experience will support and enrich the learning we’ve been doing in the classroom.

Students will learn about:

• About the crucial role that water plays for life here on Earth
• That water can be found in solid, liquid and gaseous forms
• About the planets, moons and dwarf planets in the solar system, and what their environments are like
• About some of the space missions that have allowed humanity to learn about these distant worlds

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!

Cost of this event: $31.00

Requirements:
Students are to wear 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.

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Canteen Hub is now OPEN, and orders can be placed for the WHOLE 2025 SCHOOL YEAR.  Ordering will close at 10:00am Tuesday 21st October.   

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

Ordering will close at 10:00am the Tuesday prior.

Wednesday Fortnightly

• Term 4      

 

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Term 3 finishes on Friday 19th September 2025 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.

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The first day of Term 4 for all students is Monday 6th October 2025.

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Welcome to the Werribee Primary Community. We would like to extend a warm welcome and we hope your partnership with our school is a long and happy one.  Please click here for 2026 Foundation Transition Sessions and Parent Information Evening.

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Scholarships are available for eligible students in Grade 4 to Year 11, and for Year 12 students planning to do tertiary studies in 2026.

Student scholarships

The Department of Education administers a number of scholarships that are available to eligible students who are enrolled in Grade 4 to Year 12 in 2025.

Applicants for these scholarships will be evaluated on their:

• participation in school activities
• community involvement
• academic achievement.

Scholarships are either one-off payments or cover the duration of the student’s course or annual study.

Many of these scholarships have specific eligibility criteria, so please refer to individual applications for more information. Applications open on Wednesday 1 October 2025 and close on Monday 2 February 2026.

For more information and a list of available scholarships, refer to the Student scholarships for Grade 4 to Year 12 fact sheet.

For information on how to apply, refer to Student scholarships.

Thank you,

Werribee Primary School

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Applications are open for Marrung education scholarships, which provide financial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete years 11 and 12.

This year, there are 30 scholarships of $5,000 each ($2,500 for Year 11 and $2,500 for Year 12).

The scholarships can be used for education-related items, such as school equipment.

Please share this information with eligible students so they can consider applying.

The Marrung education scholarships recognise students who demonstrate high potential to succeed in their chosen pathway. To be eligible, students must be:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• completing Year 10 at a Victorian government school

• planning on completing years 11 and 12 at a Victorian government school.

A selection panel of representatives from the department and the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated will review applications and select successful applicants using the following criteria:

• the student’s involvement in the Aboriginal community

• Year 10 academic results and school reports

• the student’s potential to succeed in a chosen pathway

• references from school and community representatives.

To apply, eligible students must complete and submit the Marrung education scholarship application form. Applications close on Friday 5 September 2025.

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If you're in a public school and doing it tough - this could change everything.  The Public Education Foundation offers a range of scholarships to help students at public schools reach their potential.  All scholarship applications for 2026 will be open from Monday 2 June 2025.

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Approval and payment can be made via XUNO by Friday 31st October.  
Werribee Primary School is conducting a Swimming Program for students in Years 4/5/6. The program will commence in Term 4, Monday 24th November and conclude on Friday 5th December. Over two weeks students will participate in a swimming lesson at Werribee Outdoor pool. Students will be walking to and from the pool. 

Students will attend 10 x 45 minute lessons. Each lesson will be with qualified swimming and water safety instructors.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to take late enrolments as student numbers for swimming groups need to be finalised with the swimming center. Parent permission needs to be completed by Friday the 31st October at the latest.

Swimming lesson times for each class will be made available once the due date for permission has passed.

Cost for this event $48.

Requirements:
Hat, bathers (to be worn under school uniform), towel, underwear, thongs, goggles (optional) - all clearly labelled and in a bag that can be carried to and from the pool

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