Principal's Report  

A Wonderful Start to Term 2!

What an incredible start we’ve had to Term 2 at Wimba Primary School! Over the past three weeks, our classrooms have been filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of learning. From new faces to exciting learning experiences, it’s been a fantastic beginning.

We’re delighted to welcome new members to the Wimba community:

• Mr Francis, our new Grade 3 classroom teacher
• Ms Humphrey, joining our office team
• Ms Anyon-Smith, our new ES staff member

Please make them feel at home as they settle into our vibrant and supportive school environment.

Education Week 

This year, Education Week runs from Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May. The theme ‘Celebration of Cultures’ highlights the diversity of our communities and the importance of every child feeling safe and welcome at school.

We will be celebrating Education Week by having a whole school assembly and open morning.  There will be more infomration coming out next week

To find out more about Education Week 2025, visit Education Week | vic.gov.au.

🌟 Student Engagement & Events

Even in just a few short weeks, students have been actively involved in a variety of activities. From sporting events to excursions and incursions, our learners have had rich and engaging experiences outside the classroom that enhance their educational journey.

🌺 ANZAC Day Ceremony

Last Monday, our school gathered for a moving and respectful ANZAC Day ceremony. We are incredibly proud of our student leaders and house captains, who delivered their readings with maturity and reverence.

The most powerful moments came during the Last Post, minute of silence, and Reveille, as our school flags were raised in honour of those who served. The quiet respect shown by all students and staff was a true reflection of Wimba’s core values—particularly the value of Respect.

📌 Foundation Enrolments for 2026 Are Now Open!

We are excited to announce that Foundation (Prep) enrolments for 2026 are now open!

If you have a child who will be starting school in 2026, we encourage you to begin the enrolment process early. This helps us plan effectively for staffing, resources, and class structures.

Already part of the Wimba family? If you have younger siblings ready to start their school journey, please complete an enrolment enquiry on our website as soon as possible.

📢 Help us spread the word—We look forward to welcoming the next generation of Wimba learners!

🧠 Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS) – 2025

From Monday 12 May to Friday 13 June, students in Years 4 to 6 will participate in the annual Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS), an important initiative run by the Department of Education.

This confidential survey gathers students’ perspectives on their:

• Learning and engagement
• Peer relationships and wellbeing
• School climate
• Experiences with safety and bullying

The results help us make informed decisions to continue improving the learning environment and student wellbeing across the school.

📈 Annual Report to the Community – 2024 Highlights

Each year, schools are required to produce an Annual Report by 30 April. This report reflects our achievements, challenges, and priorities over the past year.

While the 2024 report is still in draft form and pending Department of Education final approval, we will upload the full version to our website shortly. In the meantime, here are a few key highlights:

📍 School Overview

• Located in Tarneit, a rapidly growing suburb in Melbourne’s west.
• Opened in 2024 with 176 students; ended the year with 224 students.
• Serves a diverse student population:
  • 87% from non-English speaking backgrounds
  • 2% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • 2% international students
• School community has a low-to-medium socio-economic profile (based on SFOE index).

📘 2025 Annual Implementation Plan – Focused on Learning and Wellbeing

Each year, all Victorian government schools are required to develop an Annual Implementation Plan (AIP). This important document outlines the key goals, strategies, and actions we will take to improve student learning, wellbeing, and engagement throughout the year.

We’re pleased to share a summary of Wimba Primary School’s AIP for 2025, which continues to build on our strong foundation and aligns with our school’s vision of inspiring every learner to thrive.

🎯 2025 AIP Priorities

Our main priorities for 2025 are:

• Strengthening Student Learning – with a sharper focus on improving numeracy outcomes
• Supporting Student Wellbeing – ensuring every learner feels safe, supported, and engaged

These goals are underpinned by two Key Improvement Strategies:

1. Learning - We aim to support all students—those needing additional scaffolding and those ready for extension—particularly in the area of numeracy.
2. Wellbeing - We are committed to mobilising the right resources and supports to enhance student wellbeing and mental health across all year levels.

📊 12-Month Growth Targets

To guide our efforts, we’ve set ambitious growth targets for student achievement in 2025:

• Reading: 90% of students will make at least 12 months of learning growth
• Writing: 90% of students will make at least 12 months of learning growth
• Numeracy (Number): 90% of students will make at least 12 months of learning growth

These targets reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring every child at Wimba PS is supported to achieve their full potential.

We look forward to working in partnership with our families and the wider school community to achieve these goals. Together, we can create a strong, nurturing, and high-achieving environment for all our learners.