Upcoming Events
JSC - Zooper Doopers
A message from our JSC to all students at DPW.
Please remember to place ALL rubbish into the bins provided. We found 28 wrappers on the ground just after recess on Wednesday after selling Zooper Doopers.
4 on the oval
6 on the soccer pitch
5 on the 3 / 6 playground
10 on the 1 / 2 playground
3 on the basketball / pickleball courts.
We will unfortunately have to stop selling zooper doopers if this continues.
Let's keep our school clean and tidy everyday by using the bins.
Zooper Doopers are $1 each so please do not send notes to school as large amounts of change are not available. Students will only be permitted to buy 2.
School Picnic
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Whole School Picnic, taking place on Friday the 27th of February from 1:15–3:15pm. Please see the flyer and map below.
Families are invited to attend, and we encourage you to bring along a picnic blanket to enjoy the afternoon together.
Students will enjoy a range of fun, supervised activities throughout the afternoon, including chalk drawing, sack races, photobooths, Guess the Lollies in the Jar, face painting and music.
If your child would like to participate in face painting, Guess the Lollies in the Jar, or purchase an icy pole or juice, please send them along with a few gold coins on the day.
Please note that all students will remain at school until the normal dismissal time of 3:15pm.
The invitation is for the adult family members of our current students, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other adult caregivers. Please note that older children (siblings) will not be able to attend or enter the event.
We look forward to sharing a fun and relaxed afternoon together as a school community!
School Photos
School photos will be taken on Tuesday the 3rd of March. Ordering can be done via Compass.
Volunteers @ DPW
The next Induction Session will be held on:
Wednesday the 4th of March, starting at 2:15pm
The induction program covers information around the Victorian Child Safe Standards, Occupational Health & Safety and a familiarization tour of the school.
The Victorian Department of Education states:
Volunteers should be inducted, trained and supervised according to the school’s procedures for staff or volunteer induction and management. This includes being familiar with school level procedures for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse.
Should you wish to volunteer at DPW (attend excursions/incursion, assist in the library, attend onsite activities etc.):
- Contact the school office to add your details to the volunteer expression of interest form. The induction must be completed each year
- Supply the school office with your Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) (we will take a photocopy for our records)
- Complete a volunteer induction session facilitated by the school (offered at the beginning of each term and if there are sufficient numbers, to offer an additional session during the term)
- Complete the online section of the induction by scanning the QR code available at the school office.
If you have any further questions, please contact the school office.
Should you wish to volunteer at DPW (attend excursions/incursion, assist in the library, attend onsite activities etc.) you must complete the Induction Session each year.
Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF)
If you hold a valid Health Care Card, you may be eligible for the Governments Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF). This money is kept at the school and can be used for Camps, Sports or Excursions.
To apply, please bring your Health Care Card to the school office, a form will need to filled out and signed and then we can check if you are eligible.
If you received CSEF payments in 2025 and your circumstances have not changed, you do not need to re-apply.
You do need to notify the office if you have any new students starting in 2026 including siblings.
Zooper Dooper Sales
JSC will be selling Zooper Doopers on Wednesdays (depending on the weather) for $1 each. Students will be notified the day before and a Compass message will be sent out to families.
Money raised by the sales go back into purchasing items for the students to use at school, like new board games, new soccer goals etc.
School Hats
As of Monday the 1st of September, students must wear a school hat while outdoors during recess, lunch and PE sessions. Students who do not have a hat, will need to sit in the No Hat NO Play shady area. School hats are available from the uniform shop. Please ensure your child's name is clearly written on their.
Students must wear a school broadbrimmed or legionnaires hat.
Plain navy blue broadbrimmed or legionnaire hats are also allowed.
No other caps, visors, hats will be allowed.
Book Club
Book Club comes out twice a term. Please remember to clearly write your child's name and grade on their order form, place the form and money into an envelope and return to school by the due date.
If you any questions, please see Ms Cathy in the Library.
