Principal's News & Events
At Wembley Primary School, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our school sits, the Woi-wurrung and Boonwurrung people of the South-Eastern Kulin Nation.
We celebrate and respect the oldest continuing culture and recognise the importance of education in truth telling, equity and justice.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise and value the learning that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, colleagues and community bring into our schools.
Term 4: Week 1 - 5
Welcome to the first edition of our renewed newsletter! As communicated previously, we have opted for a more regular form of communciation via the 'Principal's Post' in order to keep parents informed about events and key messages more frequently, but have balanced this with a reduction in Newsletter publications. In contrast to our old newsletter, we now have a greater focus on what is happening in the classroom at each year level, with a snapshot summary of recent learning from each cohort. This can be found on the 'Year Level Learning' page.
The start to our term has been exceptionally busy, with several camps, swimming programs and our 2026 Prep Transition. The second half of the term will be no different - and of course, everyone's attention is on the upcoming school fete: https://www.wpsfete.com.au/ - once again, I extend our thanks to the WPA, fete sponsors (many of whom are Wembley families) and Alison Briskey, our music teacher, who has organised the musical performance component of the night.
This coming Tuesday, 11th Novemeber, we will be holding a Remembrance Day assembly, commencing at 10:45am. We extend an invite to all family members, who wish to join us in commemorating this important occasion. Unfortunately, I will be absent at the Region's Principal Forum, but thank the remainder of the leadership team who will be running the assembly in my absence.
We welcome back Georgia Phillips to our leadership team. Georgia is our substantiative Disability Inclusion Leading Teacher, and has returned from Maternity Leave, currently working Wednesday's and Thursdays for the remainder of the 2025 school year.
Leaders and teachers have been working diligently on the formation of 2026 classes, which is a painstaking and lengthy pricess. If your family is moving away from the area, or has enrolled in another school for any reason, please do ensure you let us know as soon as possible as this impacts the class formation process.
The next few weeks will be shaped by 2026 classroom formations, Year 5 leadership processes and Year 6 Graduation preparation, as well as End of Semester Reports. Lots to keep us busy!
~ Katie McClue ~
2025–2026 Class Transitions
It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the end of the school year! Our classroom teachers, together with the leadership team, have been working thoughtfully to prepare for the 2026 school year. At Wembley, we believe it’s important that every child feels confident and supported as they move from one year level to the next. With this in mind, we’d like to share some key dates and information about this year’s transition process.
2026 Prep Transition
Our 2026 Prep students have been enjoying their transition sessions, with the final two taking place on Wednesday 26 November and Wednesday 3 December.
Years 1–5 Step-Up Day
For our current students in Years 1–5, our whole-school Step-Up Day will be held on Tuesday 9 December. More details will be shared closer to the day. In the lead-up, teachers will spend time with their 2025 classes reading a Social Story about what to expect, so that all students feel comfortable and familiar with the process.
In the coming weeks, some students may need a little extra support as they prepare for their new learning environment. Our classroom teachers and leadership team will work closely with them, offering opportunities to meet their 2025 teachers, explore their new classrooms, and become familiar with the spaces and routines ahead.
~ Georgia Phillips: DI Leading Teacher ~
End of Semester Reporting
As we head toward the end of Term 4, our teachers and students are beginning to complete a range of assessments and reflections in preparation for End of Semester Reports. This is an important time for students to celebrate their progress and for teachers to capture the learning growth that has taken place throughout the year.
Teaching teams will also take part in their final Professional Practice Day this term, working together to moderate assessments and prepare reports. Dates for each year level’s day can be found on year level specific Sentral Parent Portal calendars.
End of Semester Reports will be published to Sentral in the last week of term, and families will receive a notification once they are ready and available to view.
~ Renee Johnson: Assistant Principal ~
Stand Up Project Student Led Information Session
This term, our Year Five students have had an exciting opportunity to take part in a program known as the Stand Up Project (SUP). SUP is an award-winning initiative that reduces discrimination, harassment, and bullying through student-designed and student-delivered Upstander Training.
A group of our students have formed a committee of SUP Student Leaders. These leaders have worked together to identify key issues within our school and develop class plans and projects to promote Upstander behaviour.
As a part of this program, our students, together with Dr Zach Greig led a teacher information session on Thursday 23rd of October. Students did a fantastic job at becoming the 'teachers' and leading their 'students' to explore the causes and impacts of positive and negative behaviours and how to become Upstanders using the Four D approach: Direct, Delay, Delegate, and Distract. This information will now be shared across the school and taught to classes from Prep - Year Six.
As a part of this program, our students, together with Dr Zach Greig will lead a parent information session on the 20th November 3:45pm- 4:45pm.
In order to facilitate the organisation of this event, we would appreciate that any parents that wish to attend please complete the following Expression of Interest Survey.
~ Adriana Jankulovski: Learning Specialist ~
ICAS Success
In Term 3, a number of our students took part in the annual ICAS assessments in English, Mathematics, and Digital Technologies. These assessments are designed to challenge and extend students’ thinking, and we’re so proud of everyone who participated for their effort, persistence, and enthusiasm.
This year, many of our students achieved Distinction and High Distinction results, a fantastic accomplishment! We’re especially excited to share that one of our students has earned an ICAS Medal, awarded to the top-performing student in their subject and year level across the entire state; an incredible achievement and one they’ll remember for years to come!
Certificates and the medal will be presented at this Friday’s assembly- we hope to see you there while we acknowledge all student participants.
Congratulations once again to all students who took part; we’re so proud of your achievements.
~ Renee Johnson: Assistant Principal ~
Year 4 Camp at FernGully Lodge! 🌿
Excitement was in the air as our Year 4 students headed off to FernGully Lodge in Healesville for their overnight camp adventure. Set among the beautiful bushland, students were full of courage, curiosity and energy as they explored the great outdoors and took on new challenges.
From the moment they arrived, the camp buzzed with energy and enthusiasm. Students tested their limits on the Giant Swing, tackled the Ropes Courses, scaled the Traverse Wall, and showed great focus and teamwork during team building and Archery sessions.
It was incredible to see so many smiling faces as students stepped out of their comfort zones and celebrated each other’s efforts. It was a fantastic experience for everyone, with plenty of teamwork, encouragement and lasting memories.
~ Zarah Moloney: Leading Teacher ~
Year 5 Camp Adventure! 🏕️
What an unforgettable few days for our Year 5 students at camp! From muddy obstacle courses to spooky night walks, there was never a dull moment.
The adventure began with a hike to the beach, where the highlight was a fast-paced game of Mugby, a lively mix of rugby and chaos that saw students and teachers tackling, wrestling and chasing the ball. The steep walk back up the hill was tough, but the reward of a delicious camp dinner made it all worthwhile. That night, students braved a night walk, keeping close together after hearing stories of local panther sightings and ghostly tales.
Day two brought even more fun and challenges. In groups, students rotated through a range of activities, including a mud-filled obstacle course, peaceful canoeing, a bumpy trailer ride to feed farm animals, forming a human electric fence, and a high-energy game of Survival, where teachers joined the action armed with water blasters.
The final night ended in style with a Halloween Disco, where everyone dressed up, danced and enjoyed plenty of sweet treats. It was a quieter bus ride home than on the way there, a sure sign of an amazing camp and plenty of tired but happy campers.
~ Zarah Moloney: Leading Teacher ~
