Acting Principal's Report

Hello DPW Community,

I’m excited to continue in the role of Acting Principal at DPW for the remainder of the year and look forward to continuing to work alongside our dedicated staff, families, and wonderful students.

The final term is always a busy and important time. Students begin to think about what comes next, whether that is moving into a new year level or, for our Year 6 students, making the transition to secondary school. We look forward to supporting every student through these important milestones and celebrating the achievements of the year.

A few date reminders:

• Tuesday 15th October- Stomp Dance Program begins for Year 6 students
• Tuesday 20th October- Foundation Breakfast
• Thursday 22nd October -Transition sessions begin for our 2027 Foundation students
• Friday 23rd October- Curicculum Day: no school for students on this day
• Tuesday 27th October- Year 2 Dinner
• Friday 30th- World Teacher's Day
• Tuesday 3rd November- Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (no school)
• Wednesday 11th November- DPW Remembrance Day Commemorative Service
• Tuesday 17th November- Wellbeing incursion ‘The Protectors’ for all year levels
• Thursday 26th- Staff Professional Practice Day: no school for students on this day

End of Year Concert and Time Capsule Opening

Our annual School Concert is scheduled for Wednesday 9 December. Not only will we be treated to fantastic performances from all of our students, but we will also be opening a time capsule created by students and staff 25 years ago.

This promises to be a very special occasion as we reflect on our school's history and celebrate how our community has grown over the years. If you were a student or staff member at DPW 25 years ago, or if you know someone who was, please contact the school office. We would love to invite them to be part of this memorable moment as we open the time capsule together.

Supporting Every Child and Every Family

At Deer Park West Primary School, we believe every student has the right to feel safe, supported and inspired to reach their full potential. We care deeply about your child’s learning, wellbeing and future, and we value the partnership we share with families in achieving the very best outcomes for every student.

We know that students thrive when schools and families work together with trust and open communication.

If you ever have questions, concerns or ideas about your child’s education, we encourage you to reach out to us. Talking things through early often helps us to respond quickly and effectively which can mean better outcomes for our students.

What if you have a concern?

Start with us. Contact your child’s teacher or the school office to arrange a conversation. We welcome feedback and see it as an opportunity to improve and better meet the needs of our students. 

If you’re not comfortable speaking directly with the school, or you feel your concern hasn’t been fully resolved, there are clear steps to follow.

 All Victorian government schools have a Complaints Policy that explains how issues can be raised and escalated, if needed. You'll find our complaints policy here https://www.dpwps.vic.edu.au/policies .  Should you feel your concern hasn’t been resolved after speaking with the school, the Department of Education's Regional Office can assist families in working through concerns. 

Deer Park West Primary School is committed to listening respectfully, acting fairly and working together in the best interests of your child. Whether it’s celebrating achievements, solving problems or planning for future learning, we are committed to being a school community where every voice is valued.

Your feedback matters—and your child matters most. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind Regards,

Deanne Scott

Acting Principal