Pie Drive - Order by Saturday 15th August

We have organised with Tony's Pies of Essendon to conduct a fundraising pie drive. Tony's Pie's will supply us with a range of their freshly baked pies, pasties, quiches and sausage rolls on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Last day to order is midnight, Saturday, August 15, 2026. Click here to order.

All the products will be freshly baked and will be suitable to go straight into the freezer if you wish.
So order up BIG. Remember, the more you order the more we make.
We need the support of everyone to make this fundraising a success.




Glasses for Kids Program

Werribee Primary School has been included in the Glasses for Kids program, which is offering FREE eye tests and glasses for students in Foundation to Year 3.

Thank you to the families who have already returned their consent forms.

All consent forms are to be returned by Friday 4 September, with testing to be conducted in Term 4.

The consent forms can either be filled out online (link below) or on the paper copy.

https://stateschoolsrelief.snapforms.com.au/form/gfk-consent-form 

If you require a paper form, please collect that from the front office.



Thank you to our Sponsor

We would like to sincerely thank CB Motor Group for becoming Werribee Primary School’s first ever sponsor. Their generous support and belief in our school community is greatly appreciated and will have a positive impact on our students and programs. 


 

For more information on their services, please go to their website at www.cbmotorgroup.com.au



Thank you to our Sponsor

We would like to sincerely thank Hocking Stuart for becoming one of Werribee Primary School's Sponsors. Their generous support and belief in our school community is greatly appreciated and will have a positive impact on our students and programs. For more information on their services, please go to their website at https://hockingstuart.com.au/werribee

We want out parents / carers to tell us what they think!

Our school is conducting the annual Parent / Carer Opinion Survey offered by the Department of Education and is seeking your feedback. The survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behavior, and student engagement.

The survey is optional, but we encourage and appreciate your participation.

Our school will use the survey results to assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies.

 

The Parent / Carer Opinion Survey will be open online from Monday 17 August to Friday 18 September 2026.

All families are invited to participate in the survey.

 

The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

 

The online survey will be available in English and 10 other languages including Arabic, Greek, Hakha Chin, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Resources are also available in additional languages to assist parents / carers who speak a language other than English at home. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, or the school directly for survey guides in your language.

Please speak to your child’s teacher if you would like more information.



Subway Lunch Day - Wednesday 26th August

Subway has changed to Smart Schools ordering application for Subway Lunch’s.

Ordering will close at 10:00am Tuesday 25th August.     

Poster
New ordering system

EVERYTHING remains the same except - Ordering is now via the Smart Schools platform.


   

 



Information about H5 bird flu in Victoria

Cases of H5 bird flu have been confirmed in birds across Australia, including in south-west Victoria.  

Our school has steps to follow if sick or dead birds are found at or near our school. 

If you see a sick or dead bird at or near the school, please let us know. If you find a sick or dead bird in the community, the advice from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is to:   

  1. avoid contact and keep your distance 
  1. record date, time, location and take photos 
  1. report it to DEECA using an online form or through the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888. 

For current information about reporting, refer to DEECA’s H5 bird flu page. 

For more information, you can check out these bird flu resources from the Australian Government 



Foundation Transition 2027

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 2027 Foundation Transition Sessions and Parent Information Evening.

Ask Dr Karl National Science Week event - 26 August 7-8pm

Curiosity starts here! Every big discovery starts with a question. Following the success of previous “Ask” events, including Ask an Astronaut and Ask a Marine Biologist, we’re excited to celebrate National Science Week with Ask Dr Karl — a free online Q&A where Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will answer children’s wonderfully curious science questions.

Event details: Wednesday 26 August, 7.00–8.00pm AEST 
Format: Free online Q&A — live only 

Families can submit a question during registration, and selected children have the chance to ask Dr Karl live.

Camp Australia

Year 4 Scienceworks - Earth & Space Science Thursday 27th August

Approval & payment can be made via XUNO by Thursday 20th August. 

As part of our Year 4 Science program, students will visit Scienceworks to enhance their learning through hands-on, interactive experiences aligned with the Earth and Space Science Curriculum. 

 

Throughout the day, students will explore exhibits and participate in activities that develop their understanding of scientific concepts, while building their curiosity, problem-solving skills and scientific thinking.

Cost of this event: $44.00

Requirements:
Students to wear full school uniform. Bring snack, lunch and drink bottle.



Free Financial Education Program for Students & Families - 29th August

Click here for flyer

About The Money Talks Community

The Money Talks Community is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation committed to making financial education accessible to everyone. Our mission is to help children, young people, adults, and families build lifelong money skills through practical, engaging, and community-focused education.

Research consistently shows that healthy money habits begin at a young age, yet many children receive little formal financial education. Our workshops are designed to bridge this gap through age-appropriate, interactive learning.

Program Details

Raising Money Smart Kids & Building Financially Confident Families

 

Day 1 – Grades 1 to 6

Saturday, 29 August 2026

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

 

Students will learn:

Understanding the value of money

Saving and spending wisely

Developing smart money habits from an early age Fun interactive activities

 

Day 2 – Grades 7 to 12

Saturday, 12 September 2026

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

 

Students will explore:

Budgeting and managing money

Saving and goal setting

Introduction to investing and wealth building Making informed financial decisions

 

Venue: Truganina Community Centre

 

The program is completely free, thanks to the support of Wyndham City Council.



Year 5 Sovereign Hill Excursion - Wednesday 16th September

As part of our History learning, the Grade 5 students will be visiting Sovereign Hill to deepen their understanding of life during the Australian Gold Rush and reasons for migration at the time to Australia.  Approval & payment can be made via XUNO by Friday 4th September.   This excursion provides students with an authentic opportunity to explore how the discovery of gold shaped Australia's development, communities, and economy.

Through hands-on experiences, historical reenactments, and interactive exhibits, students will investigate the daily lives of miners, the challenges and opportunities of the goldfields, and the significance of this period in Australia's history.

The excursion supports the Victorian Curriculum by allowing students to engage with primary and secondary sources, develop historical inquiry skills, and gain a richer understanding of the people and events that contributed to shaping modern Australia.

Requirements
Students to wear school uniform. Students will also need to bring their own snack, lunch and reusable drink or water bottle.

Werribee Little Athletics free trial day - Saturday 19th September

Werribee Little Athletics Free Trial Day is a great opportunity for children to experience the program in a fun, welcoming environment at no cost.

Staff Professional Practice Day - Monday 2nd November 2026 students are requested not to attend school

Our Professional Practice day for all staff will be on Monday 2nd November 2026. Students are requested not to attend school on this day.  
Camp Australia will be operating on this day, please register if care is needed.

 



Free inbound telephone interpreting service

All Graduates have created a simple step-by-step guide that explains how parents and carers can call Werribee Primary School with the assistance of a telephone interpreter. The guide is available in English and has also been translated into the 30 most commonly requested languages in Victorian government schools. All translated versions can be easily accessed through the links provided in the English guide.