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School Reminders

Mobile Phones Policy @ Schools

All government schools have a mandated policy regarding the use of mobile phones in schools. The policy means phones brought to school must be switched off and stored securely during the school day.

 

This policy aims to provide:

  • A safe environment to learn without inappropriate mobile phone use (including cyberbullying) or distractions

  • Greater opportunities for social interaction and physical activity during recess and lunchtimes.

     

The use of technology is essential, but the risks and benefits from its use need to be managed; refer to our summary of research articles.

 

Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey

As mentioned previously,  Whittlesea Primary School is conducting the annual Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey offered by the Department of Education and is seeking your feedback. The survey is designed to help WPS gain an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement. The survey is optional, but we encourage and appreciate your participation. 

 

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey will be open online from Monday, 18 August, to Friday, 19 September 2025.

 

 To complete the survey, simply:

 

  1. Click on the link below or copy and paste the text into your browser. This link will take you directly to the survey.https://research.orima.com/parent
  2. School Name:  Whittlesea Primary School
  3. SCHOOL PIN: 826134

 

When complete, please click on the ‘Submit’ button at the end of the survey to submit your answers.Please note that the survey will time out after 60 minutes of inactivity. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Only one parent/caregiver/guardian from your household is invited to complete the survey on behalf of the student’s family. Please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school if your child’s family lives in two separate households, so both households can have the opportunity to provide their feedback.

 

To protect your responses, please DO NOT share the survey link and PIN with others, or on a public website, forum or similar.

 

Please be assured that your responses are entirely confidential. (The survey is conducted anonymously so that no personal details can be seen or accessed)

 

For more information, please visit ORIMA’s Privacy Policy here: http://www.orima.com.au/home/privacy-policy and the department’s Schools' Privacy Policy here: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/schoolsprivacypolicy.as

 

Preventing 'Gastro' at School 

We have had some students in the junior years who have presented to first aid that have been feeling unwell (and have either vomited or felt like fainting.  Pleae reminder that good old-fashioned handwashing with soap and water is still the best defence against spreading bugs. Gastroenteritis is highly contagious, so if you are sick, please stay home for a minimum of 24 hours after your symptoms have stopped. If symptoms persist, visit your GP.