The Newlands Times

Wellbeing with Sonya

Provisional Psychologists

We are excited to introduce that two provisional psychologists, Viric and Lorna will be undertaking their final placement at Newlands until the end of 2025. They are both highly motivated and compassionate individuals who are currently completing their Clinical Masters training with 'The Insitute for Social Neuroscience'.

Viric
Lorna and her friend Shorty
Viric
Lorna and her friend Shorty

 

 

They will be supporting our students in the following ways:

- Individual and group sessions for students

- Classroom observations and teacher consultations

- Support with behaviour management and wellbeing initiatives

- Assistance with assessments and reporting under supervision

 

The school will be contacting families directly and providing relevant intake forms for family to complete when a student has been identified as benefiting from support from Viric or Lorna.

 

Please contact Sonya if you have any questions around this initiative.

School Dental Program

Free Dental Health Program at Newlands – Friday 22nd August

The Smile Squad dental team will visit Newlands on Friday, 22nd August to provide all students with:

  • A free, high-quality dental health check-up

  • Free follow-up treatment, if required

     

What Happens at the First Appointment?

At the initial check-up, Smile Squad will examine each student’s teeth. Based on individual needs, the following services may also be provided:

  • X-rays
  • Fluoride varnish
  • Scale and clean
  • Fissure sealants
  • Oral health and diet advice

  • Mouthguards (for students in Grades 5 and 6)

     

    If further treatment is needed (e.g., fillings), Smile Squad will seek consent and schedule a second, completely free appointment.

Note: Cosmetic procedures are not included in this program.

 

Registration Information

If you have previously registered your child with Smile Patrol for the 2025 program, you will need to register again with Smile Squad, as we have changed providers.                       Smile Squad offers a fully free program for all students, including any required follow-up treatments.

Register now: SDP Consent Form

 

For more information, visit: Smile Squad | health.vic.gov.au

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

The Hub

There has been an excited group of students who have been coming to spend their lunch break in the wellbeing hub. It is planned that the "Hub" will be open two days a week for the students to come in and use the resources that we have gathered. There are games, construction materials, creative play resources, craft activities and books to read. 

Newlands 75th Anniversary

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the opening of Newlands Primary School. We will be holding a celebration ion Friday 28th November to recognise this milestone and open the time capsule that was created in 2000.

The assembly will begin at 2:30 and will be followed by school tours and celebration of our school with a picnic and activities which will include a history display.

Can you help us find anyone who was at Newlands in 2000 to be there on the day to help with the opening of the capsule?

Our current students will be involved in creating a selection of objects to place in the capsule to be re-opened at the 100th Anniversary of Newlands in 20250.