Leadership updates and reflections
An update from Adele Brice
In this issue, information will be shared about the following areas:
- Homework Policy
- Child Safety: Volunteering at Wonga Park Primary School
- Disability and Inclusion: Introduction to the Disability Standards for Education (DSE)
- Cybersafety: Supporting Students with Distressing Online Content
- eSafety Commission online workshops(regular Wonga Weekly entry)
Homework
At Wonga Park Primary School, homework is designed to support learning and wellbeing. Tasks are purposeful, curriculum-aligned, and appropriate to students’ age and skill level, with a strong focus on reinforcing skills, building independence, and fostering positive learning habits. Homework expectations vary by year level and commonly include reading, literacy and numeracy practice, and occasional learning tasks that encourage family connection.
The Wonga Weekly is communicated with parents and carers on a weekly basis. It contains information about curriculum being covered, it also contains questions that parents/carers can ask their children to prompt discussions about learning at home.
Parents and carers are encouraged to visit the school website to read the full Homework Policy for more information.
Volunteering at Wonga Park PS
Volunteers play a vital role in our school community, and we are incredibly grateful for the time, care and energy they share with us. Whether supporting learning in classrooms, helping on excursions, assisting at events or working behind the scenes, volunteers make a meaningful difference to students’ everyday experiences.
Volunteering strengthens the connection between home and school and helps create a welcoming, inclusive environment where children feel supported and valued. Beyond the practical support, volunteering builds a strong sense of community, showing students the importance of teamwork, generosity and belonging.
To volunteer at our school please ensure you have done the following steps:
- read and understood the Code of Conduct (only needs to be done once)
- provided the school with a copy of your WWCC
- read the WPPS Child Safety Induction Volunteer Pack
Disability and Inclusion
Disability Standards for Education (DSE)
The Disability Standards for Education are part of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and help ensure that students with disability can access and engage in education on the same basis as other students. This means schools work with families to understand each child’s strengths and needs, make reasonable adjustments, and remove barriers that might get in the way of learning and participation.
For example, reasonable adjustments might include:
- Changes to how a student accesses the curriculum
- Providing specialised equipment or resources
- Modifying learning activities or assessment tasks
- Adjusting routines and supports within the classroom
These Standards are a shared responsibility between the school and families, your voice and insight are essential in planning how best to support your child.
To learn more directly from the source, including the full details of the Standards and practical guidance, please visit the Disability Standards for Education.
Child Safety
eSafety Commissioner
Supporting Students with Distressing Online Content
In today’s digital world, young people may sometimes come across content online that is scary, upsetting, or difficult to process. To help families navigate these experiences with confidence and care, we’re sharing a great resource from eSafety Australia about Distressing Content.
This information explains:
- what distressing content is,
- how it might affect young people,
- and practical steps you can take if your child encounters something online that worries them.
We encourage all families to take a moment to explore this guide together, it’s full of helpful strategies and support options for keeping our children feeling safe and supported in their online lives.
Learn more: https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/disturbing-content
eSafety Commission online workshops (regular Wonga Weekly entry)
The eSafety provides free webinars that provide parents and carers with the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe, positive online experiences.
The schedule for 2026 can be accessed via this link .
Sign up for the eSafety Newsletter to receive the latest online safety news, resources, and advice.
Warm regards,
Adele Brice
Assistant Principal