Upcoming Events
Harmony Day
Wednesday the 25th of March 2026
Students and staff are encouraged to celebrate Harmony Day by wearing your cultural clothing or an item of orange.
** Please ensure all clothing and shoes are appropriate for school.
On Wednesday, 25th March 2026, Deer Park West Primary School will celebrate Harmony Day and the rich diversity of our students and families. Harmony Day is about community participation, inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone.
On this special day, students are invited to wear orange clothing or traditional cultural dress to celebrate their culture and our school community.
We look forward to celebrating together and recognising the importance of diversity and inclusiveness in our school.
** Please ensure all clothing and shoes are appropriate for school.
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.
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.
