Food sharing and student birthdays

Families, please remember that there is a ‘no sharing food policy’ at our school. This is part of our Covid Safe Practices and due to a variety of food allergies, so please do not send lolly bags (with toys/balloons etc) or cakes with your child to share with others. Student’s birthdays are acknowledged by students and staff, and we sing “Happy Birthday” to each other.

Thank you for understanding and supporting the safety of all students.

Canteen Orders- QKR app

If you place an order for your child/ren using the QKR app, please ensure you receive a receipt (emailed) once you have completed the transaction. If you don't receive a receipt, then the order has not been completed. Also please ensure you have the correct name and grade when placing your order. You must update your child/ren's grade every year on the app.

School Buildings

A reminder that the school buildings are off limits before and after school to students and their families, including students who attend before and after school care. If students need to return to their classroom or if you need to speak to a staff member, please go to the office first, walking around the outside of the school. Only staff should be in the school buildings during before and after school hours unless a meeting has been arranged. Please ensure you sign in at the office first. The school office closes at 4:30pm, so anything after that time will need to be dealt with the following school day. You can always call and leave a message, email the school or contact the teacher via Seesaw. Students should not be entering a staff members office at anytime.

Student Safety Online

Many of our students are very active online. Some of this time is spent safely playing games and chatting to friends. However increasingly we have found that there have been some negative consequences of their interactions online and at times this carries over into the school environment. As soon as we are aware we talk to students and parents and work to resolving any issues. Last term, police from a special unit came to speak to our Year 5 and 6 students about online safety. They explained what kind of risks can be present online. Students were very surprised to hear about these risks and did not realise that your digital footprint is forever and that even when you delete something it can still be found.

As these incidents occur at home it is really the responsibility of the parents to monitor their children’s actions online and to guide them and keep them safe. To assist you, we have attached some of the information shared with students for you. As much as we can help deal with some of the incidents, often it is difficult for us to deal with things which have happened outside of school hours. It may be important for you to direct your concerns to the police.

Arriving on time

Being on time to school means that children can be part of the morning routine. This includes teacher and peer welcomes and greetings. Morning greetings help students feel connected to the school and add a sense of belonging. Being late means missing important information about the day and learning time during the 2-hour Literacy/Numeracy block.

Leaving Early

At DPWPS we also have a large proportion of children who leaving school throughout the day for appointments and ask that where possible if parents and guardians could please book appointments for 3:00 pm onwards where possible. Otherwise, please ensure that children return to school once the appointment is finished. Reminder that on Friday afternoons we have our whole school assembly, so if you need to collect your child/ren early please do so before 2:45pm as it is hard to collect student during assembly.

Unexplained Absences

Clink the links below for important information regarding unexplained absences.

It is important to contact the school office if your child/ren are not attending school. Parent/Guardians will receive a SMS message to their mobile phone at 9:30am if their child has an unexplained absence on that day. Parent/Guardians are able to add an absence note themselves using the Compass app.

If you have any issues logging onto the Compass app or would like to learn how to add a absence note, please contact the school office.

Foundation Enrolments 2023

Enrolments for Foundation 2023 students are now open. Please complete enrolment forms as soon as possible. For more information, log onto our school website or contact the office.

Academy Uniforms

Below is the link to our new uniform supplier Academy Uniforms, along with a uniform price list. Our school uniform can now be purchased from Academy Uniform in Derrimut.

Canteen

The canteen is open for lunch orders on Wednesday-Friday. The canteen is also open for counter sales at recess time ONLY.

Orders can be made through the QKR app or in a brown paper bag with the students full name, grade and order with correct money enclosed.

(Please note: The QKR app closes at 8:30am. No orders can be placed after this time.)

The full item list is available below. (Canteen price list updated 14.06.2022)

Tissues

It would be appreciated if each child could bring a box of tissues for their classroom each term. We thank you for your kind donation.

School Hats

All students will be required to wear a school hat when outdoors between the 1st of September until the 29th of April (1st week of Term 2 2022). During May-August we still encourage the students to wear their hats when outdoors but it is not compulsory.

School hats are available from Academy Uniforms. Please ensure your child's name is clearly written on their.

DPW Communication & Learning Apps

Please click on the link below to access our Communication & Learning apps which are available for families to download and use. Staff at DPW will use these apps to communicate with our families.

The Principal, Assistant Principals and Administration staff use the Compass app as their way of communicating with families, sending out important information daily/weekly . Parents/Guardians can access their child/rens school reports on Compass.

If you are having any issues with your Compass app or log in details, please contact the school office on 9363 3519.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast club runs everyday except Wednesdays. Students need to wait at the front gate at 8:30am and a staff member will come and collect them. Reminder breakfast club is only for students who can not have breakfast at home and students must eat breakfast while attending.

Deer Park West Primary School Newsletter

Empowered to Learn, Empowered to Grow, Empowered to Lead

Issue 34 · 10 Nov 2022

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