Wellbeing and Inclusion

at Willy

Dear families,

As part of our ongoing goal to build positive learning experiences and outcomes for all our students and families in the Williamstown area, we have continued to build strong and positive relationships with our neighbouring schools, in particular Williamstown High School.

Over recent years, this has seen staff from both schools involved in Community of Practices (COP) in both Literacy and Numeracy, undertaking professional learning together, sharing instructional practices and developing and working towards common goals.

This year, we formed another Community of Practice on Autism and diverse learners, collaborating on our approach to supporting our autistic and neurodivergent learners as they transition from primary to secondary school. We worked together with the DET’s Education Improvement Leaders - Diverse Learners and involved specifically Williamstown Primary, Williamstown North Primary and Williamstown High School.

The collaboration between the three schools was outstanding and we are in the final stages of completing our Transition Protocol, which will effectively begin when students are in year 5 and aims to strengthen practices between the schools to provide the best transition experience for our autistic and neurodivergent learners and indeed for all our students.

Further, Williamstown High is running a parent information session on cyber safety on Monday 27th November. Please find below further details about the event including how to book tickets.

Growing Up Online – Cyber Safety Parent Information session.

Williamstown High School is very pleased to present an educational & empowering session for parents and carers presented by Susan Mclean on Cyrbersafety. Susan McLean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of Cybersafety and young people. She was the first Victorian Police Officer appointed to a position involving Cybersafety and young people. Susan took her first report of cyberbullying in 1994 and since then she has conducted extensive research and has completed advanced training & tertiary studies in both the USA and UK and is a sought after presenter and advisor to Schools, elite sporting bodies such as the AFL, GP’s, and both State and Federal Governments. The session provides unparalleled knowledge and leaves audiences shocked at the reality of the online world. It is a wake up call to even the most switched on parent and is delivered with Susan's famous 'no nonsense' approach. The session will cover the positive benefits of technology as well as what parents need to be aware of in the online world. Full details can be found in the booking below and also the information in the attached flier.

Date: Monday 27 November 2023

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Williamstown High School - Centenary Theatre,71 Railway Place, Williamstown VIC 3016

Bookings: To book tickets for this session please click on the Trybooking link below. Please note spaces are limited.https://www.trybooking.com/CNLTX

With kind regards,

Lisa Leydin

Assistant Principal

Inclusion and Wellbeing

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