School Update
Curriculum Areas & People Spotlight
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Reminder - Gate Times
To help ensure the safety and cleanliness of our school facilities, we would like to remind families of our new gate times.
School Drop Off | Gates Open | 8.35am |
Gates Close | 9.15am | |
School Pick Up | Gates Open | 3.00pm |
Gates Close | 4.00pm |
We kindly ask that all families and visitors have departed the school grounds prior to gate closure times.
Thank you for your ongoing support in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming school environment.
Dogs on school grounds
We would like to remind all members of our school community that dogs are not permitted on school premises at any time.
This policy is in place for several important reasons:
Student safety: Even well-behaved dogs can act unpredictably, particularly in busy and noisy environments with young children.
Allergies and health concerns: Some students and staff have allergies to animal fur or dander, which can be triggered by the presence of dogs.
Fear and anxiety: Not all children are comfortable around dogs, and their presence may cause distress or fear.
Hygiene considerations: Maintaining a clean and safe environment is essential, and animals can introduce hygiene risks.
Duty of care and liability: The school has a responsibility to ensure a safe environment, and the presence of animals can create avoidable risks.
We kindly ask that you do not bring dogs onto school grounds, including during drop-off and pick-up times. If you need to bring a dog with you, please ensure it remains outside the school gates at all times.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, inclusive, and focused learning environment for all students.
Recess & Lunch - What is Nude Food?
Nude Food is food without excess packaging. This reduces the amount of 'stuff' that needs to go in bins to be sent to landfill. Durable, reusable containers are a great way to bring food, as they may last from primary school through to high school and beyond, providing long term cost savings and environmental benefits. Up to 50% of items in school bins comes from food and drink packaging. You can help the environment and help our school reduce waste disposal costs.
PACK | AVOID |
|---|---|
. Snacks in a reusable containers . Reusable utensils (where possible) . Reusable Lunchbox . Reusable drink bottles | . Disposable drink boxes, cans, cartons, bottles . Pre-packaged lunches or single use items . Disposable forks and spoons . Plastic bags, Cling wrap, Foil |
| Examples of Nude Food below. | |
Financial Support
As the year progresses, we are aware that there are numerous excursions and camps that need to be paid for. If you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding alternative payment plans and available supports, please reach out to darcie.brown@education.vic.gov.au and we can schedule these at a mutually convenient time.
WNPS Sunnyside Fete (Save the Date) – Sunday 22 November 2026
After a 7-year hiatus, the biannual WNPS Fete is back and better than ever!
We have a fresh new look, a new name - The WNPS Sunnyside Fete - and new event coordinators who are determined to make this the best fete the community has ever hosted.
The fete will be held on Sunday 22 November 2026 and will be jam packed with rides, delicious food, activities and fun for the whole family.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@williamstownnorthps and @wnps.sunnysidefete) and Facebook for updates, announcements, sneak peeks and all things fete-related as we count down to the big day.
Please get in touch with Lauralee & Sharon at willynorthfete@gmail.com if you can contribute to making this a not-to-be-missed event!
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