Assistant Principals' Report

Every Day Counts

At Whittlesea Primary School, we prioritise regular school attendance. We will work with families to ensure students are in class with their peers and teachers and enjoying all the benefits that brings. 

Attending school every day means experiencing what counts: learning, friendship, fun, and opportunities that can shape your child’s future.

Did you know, this year to date, students at Whittlesea Primary School have missed an average of 22.21 days of school. This equates to 4 weeks of learning per term and 8 terms (2 years) of schooling over the 7 years of primary school.

We understand that there are times when your child will need to miss school, but to ensure minimal disruption to their education, please consider scheduling family holidays or medical/dental appointments outside of school time. If your child is well enough to attend but is worried about friendships, schoolwork or exams, please encourage them to come to school. Avoiding school can make these feelings worse and can create a negative pattern of behaviour. 

If your child is having difficulty attending school, talk to their teacher ora member of the wellbeing team about getting support. 

We know that parents and carers can be juggling challenges daily to get children to school. If your child must miss school, notify us as soon as possible via Compass or by contacting the school on 9716 2140 so we can work together to support them.

For more information on the importance of everyday attendance, see "Attendance and Missing School."

Remember, Every Day Counts.

National Simultaneous Storytime

On Wednesday, our Foundation students enjoyed a special visit to the Whittlesea Library to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS), an annual event held across Australia to promote the importance of reading and literacy.

This year’s featured story was Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, a fun and engaging story about courage, teamwork and determination. Students joined children around the country in listening to the story, which was officially read by former Matildas player Elise Kellond-Knight.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our Foundation students to celebrate books, reading and the joy of storytelling together.

Seussical Jr Auditions - Week 7