Wellbeing Report 

Hi everyone, we have a fantastic Wellbeing Team with myself, Lily, Jeanette and Kristy. We can help with any parenting worries or support your family with home or family concerns. The Wellbeing Team are on before and after school duty and we can help with any questions or queries you may have. Some students may feel a little nervous walking into school and we can help settle your child by walking them to their classroom or setting them up with a friend and informing their teacher. 

Good routines at the beginning of the day can set the tone for the remainder of the day. Children who come to school feeling refreshed and settled are ready to learn and the quality of their persistence and coping skills are usually increased.  Children don’t understand time the same way as adults and this can cause pressure on families to follow through on home routines. As children get older revise your routines to assess the skills your children have learnt because good routines help children to grow independent and responsible. If you think you are repeatedly asking your children to do things this is a clue that developing a new routine needs to happen.  Routines are helpful when you are trying to make new habits including good personal hygiene, organisation, completing jobs and homework.

Morning Routine Tips-

• Try getting up a little earlier to help the morning run more smoothly. Give yourself extra time to get to and from school.  Rushing increases stress levels.
• Good moods can be infectious. Tackle the morning as positively and as optimistically as you can.
• The more children can do things for themselves, the easier mornings can be.
• Some children respond better if they have an alarm clock.
• Have children bathe the night before. 
• Tackle potential issues the night before when everyone has time and is less likely to be stressed.

Chaplain Requests

The Department of Education has made some changes to the National Student Wellbeing Program in schools. For parents and carers interested, you need to sign a consent form in order for Jeanette to see your child. 

Food Bank Cooking Classes Starting Monday 13th March

Thank you to the parents who have signed up for the cooking classes. We still have places available, and if you are interested, please call/email Jeanette. Food Bank are delivering free family cooking classes across Victoria and they aim to reach 100 schools before the end of June. For families who are interested, there are limited places starting on Monday March the 6th at 3:30pm until 5:30pm. There will be 4 weeks of classes however there will be no class on Monday March 13th as it is the Labour Day public holiday.

Where: The German room/cooking room at Woori Yallock Primary school.

Who: For 1 or 2 parents, all the children of the family. (Toys will be available in the art room for those who are too young to participate)

What happens on the night?

A qualified chef and an assistant from Foodbank will teach you cooking methods and help you to cook a meal to enjoy with your family.

What do you need to bring: You don’t need to bring anything, all the ingredients will be provided to cook with and each family will be provided with a hamper to take home containing all the ingredients (including fresh vegetables) to make the meal again or to try some of the recipes. 

On the last night you will be given a recipe book to take home so you can do some more cooking together.

The recipes for the 4 weeks will be:

Week 1: Rice paper rolls

Week 2: Fried Rice

Week 3: Okonomiyaki Japanese pancakes

Week 4: Pizza

Please speak to Jeanette, Lily or myself for more details. 

Attendance & Absences

We encourage parents and carers to refer to COMPASS for information happening at school. Schools are required to work towards IMPROVING THE ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY RATES of our students. When your child is going to be away parents and carers need to notify the school through COMPASS. This really helps us as we are able to communicate effectively with all relevant staff early in the school day. 

Attendance Data 

Over the time a child attends school, having 1 or 2 days absence does not seem like much but it does add up and can impact on missed learning opportunities.

Breakfast Club-Monday & Tuesday 8:15am in the German Room

Breakfast Club is now up and running every Monday and Tuesday.  Jeanette, Sandy and our team of volunteer parents offer a selection of choices including toast, cereal, spaghetti and baked beans, fruit cups and milk boxes. We have apples, oranges, pears and carrots in the canteen fridge and the classrooms are encouraged to fill up their bowls as needed. Parents are most welcome to walk their children down to check out the range of choices that will be offered. Please try to drop your child off by 8:30am to avoid disappointment, Breakfast Club must close at 8:45am in order for the classrooms to start. 

Community Pantry Monday & Tuesday in the Hall Foyer

Food Bank generously supply our Breakfast Club program and they are continuing to supply our community pantry. On Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 2:30pm-3:30pm, parents and carers can come along and meet Jeanette, our chaplain to pick up some food items. We have a variety of breakfast staples including long life milk, cereals, soups, rice dishes and fruit.  All families will need to do is bring their own bags.  If you know someone going through a rough patch please reach out and let the Wellbeing Team know.  There is no charge and we are thrilled that we can extend this support to our Woori community. 

Labelled Personal Property 

Our lost property is located in the alcove near the staffroom. If your child loses clothing or lunchboxes these items will find their way to the alcove. Please make sure your child’s name is clearly labelled and we’ll do our best to return them to the rightful owner. 

Urgent-Clothing Needed-Socks

When children have a toileting accident or fall over in a puddle we do our best to change them quickly and without fuss. We are interested in donations of socks as we have none in our Sick Bay.  If you have any spare pairs we would certainly appreciate them!

State School Relief

We can help families who are experiencing financial hardship to purchase school uniform.  Please see the Wellbeing Team for assistance. 

Lunches

We have some children complaining that they are starving at break times. If children are hungry this really impacts on their concentration, moods and their learning. My advice is to always send extra food and then parents can monitor hunger levels and have conversations about nutrition.  Pack food which is easy for kids to open and eat and also speak to them about your expectations. 

DET School Nurse Visit Wed 22nd March-Preps

The Primary school nursing program (PSNP) is a free service offered to all Prep children attending primary schools and English Language Centre schools in Victoria. The PSNP is designed to identify children with potential health-related learning difficulties and to respond to parent/carer concerns and observations about their child's health and wellbeing. Shortly  Sarah Torsello will come and screen our Prep students. If you haven’t yet returned your SEHQ forms please speak to the Prep teachers or myself where we can give you another pack.

Glasses for Kids Program: Students in Preps-Grade 3

Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 March

Don’t forget to return your forms for your child to be screened in the Glasses for Kids program. All students in Prep through to Grade 3 will have the opportunity to have their eyes tested. Students are eligible to receive a free (bulk-billed to Medicare) comprehensive eye examination, which will be conducted at here at school. The program is a mobile optometry service and for the students identified who need glasses, they will be able to pick their frames on the day.   A qualified optometrist from Student Eye Care will undertake the eye examinations and if needed, glasses will be dispensed for free (paid by State School Relief). The glasses will be sent directly to the school.  Parental consent will be required for students to participate in the program.

Head Lice update

Head lice will be a problem from time to time at Woori Yallock Primary School and it is important to work together as a school community to minimise the frustration caused by the problem. This week, we have had a case in the Prep area and the grade 1/2 area.  I ask all parents/carers to regularly screen your child and please tell us in order to minimise the concern in the school. 

Oonah Playgroup 0-5 year olds 

Oonah have started playgroup at Vimy Ridge Healesville on Fridays from 10am-12pm. If you are interested in meeting other families with young children please call-0447 609 430