From the Assistant Principal
Adele Brice
Dear parents and carers,
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by. This year has been a testament to the strength of our school community, and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the families of Wonga Park Primary School. Your unwavering support, active involvement, and genuine partnership in learning have made a profound difference in the lives of our students. It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside you, watching your children grow, learn, and thrive.
The following information is shared with you in this edition of the newsletter:
- Camps and Excursions Policy (updated)
- First Aid policy (updated)
- Statement of Values and School Philosophy Policy
- Child Safe - Cyber Safety Project webinar series
- Child Safe - eSafety Commissioner
- Water Safety Promotion (VicSwim and Swim City)
- A New Year of Learning
Statement of Values and School Philosophy Policy
Our Statement of Values and School Philosophy Policy has been reviewed and was endorsed by School Council in December. The purpose of this policy is to outline the values of our school community and explain the vision, mission and objectives of our school. You can access this policy by clicking on this link.
First Aid Policy
Our First Aid Policy has been updated. The purpose of this policy is to ensure the school community understands our school’s approach to first aid for students. You can access this policy by clicking on this link.
Camps and Excursions Policy
Our Camps and Excursions Policy has been updated. The purpose of this policy is to explain to our school community the processes and procedures Wonga Park Primary School will use when planning and conducting camps, excursions and adventure activities for students. You can access this policy by clicking on this link.
Water Safety Promotion
With summer underway, we encourage schools to help promote the critical importance of water safety. Please see below regarding opportunities to support water safety with your children.
VICSWIM program
VICSWIM is a 5-day intensive learn to swim and water safety program for children aged 4 to 12 years.
The Victorian Government subsidises the program. Aquatics and Recreation Victoria runs it. You can share the below details about the program with your school community. Program details
Dates: Monday 6 January to Friday 10 January, Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January, Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January
Time: 5 lessons, 30 minutes each
Location: more than 170 pools, beaches and waterways across the state. To find your nearest location, refer to VICSWIM 2025 venues
Cost: $35 per child for the week.
For more information and to book, refer to the VICSWIM website. You will need to create an account to book.
Swim City
Life Saving Victoria’s Swim City is a free online game-based experience where children can learn about water safety from animated characters, Fin, Pod and Splash.
Swim City is designed to complement swimming lessons.
A New Year of Learning
The Department's webpage, A New Learning of Learning provides parents and carers with information and resources for parents and carers to help their children unlock their potential for a new year of learning in 2025. You can access A New Year of Learning via this link.
Topics include:
- Tips for Starting School
- Starting Primary School in Victoria
- Children who have a disability or additional needs
- Prep Bags
- Transition Learning and Development Statements
- Attending School
- Building a positive relationship with your school
- Mobile Phones in Schools
- Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan 2016-2026
Have a wonderful Christmas with your families. For those of you not returning in 2025, I'll miss seeing you at WPPS. To our Grade 6 students and our families, I wish you every success with your next schooling chapter. I have loved the privilege of watching you learn and grow, you will be missed.
Merry Christmas, and wishing you all a safe start to the new year.
Adele Brice
adele.brice@education.vic.gov.au