Student Wellbeing
Positive Behaviour for Learning
As you know, our staff has been hard at work embedding Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) routines, lessons and rewards throughout the year. As part of this work, the PBL Team has updated the PBL Student Reflection Sheet. Please take a moment to review the attached sheet so you are familiar with the changes.
Teeth on Wheels
A friendly reminder that Teeth On Wheels will be returning to our School on October 26, 2026. Please note, this is an optional service offered to our school.
Regular dental check-ups are essential for maintaining your child’s oral health, and this convenient school visit means no time off work and no need to schedule external appointments.
During the visit, Teeth On Wheels will assess and help prevent common dental concerns, including:
• Thumb-sucking - which can affect tooth development
• Teeth eruption - ensuring teeth are coming through correctly
• Bite issues - preventing misalignments that may cause future problems
• Hypoplasia - weakened tooth enamel that can lead to decay
• Decay and cavities - catching early signs before they become bigger issues
• Deep grooves and pits - which can trap food and bacteria
• Gum infections - preventing long-term damage to gums and surrounding tissue
If your child has already participated in the program this year, there’s no need to complete the form again unless your contact details or your child’s medical history has changed.
To secure your child’s place, simply complete the E-form by the October 19th 2026.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR FORM
If eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), your child may receive FREE dental care.
If your child is not eligible, Teeth On Wheels offers a great value $125 package, which includes a full check-up, clean, fluoride treatment, and any required x-rays (claimable through private health insurance).
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Teeth On Wheels team at (03) 9338 1191.
School Nursing Program - Prep
MACS - Child Safe Standards
Update - Working with Children requirements
Keeping children safe is a shared responsibility.
In July 2026, reforms strengthened information sharing, risk assessment and the Social Services Regulator’s (SSR) powers to act where there are concerns about a person’s suitability to work with children.
In October 2026, Victoria is further strengthening the Working with Children (WWC) Check with the introduction of new mandatory child safety training for people applying for or renewing their WWC Clearance.
Together, these changes will strengthen the safeguards that help organisations make safer decisions about the people they engage to work or volunteer with children.
New mandatory Working with Children child safety training
Mandatory Working with Children child safety training will be introduced from 19 October 2026.
The training is mandatory for:
new WWC Check applicants
people renewing their WWC Clearance.
people changing from a volunteer WWC Clearance to employee WWC Clearance.
They must complete the training before their WWC Check application can be finalised.
The training is an online, self-paced course that takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. It is suitable for all sectors and settings that need a WWC Clearance. An offline paper-based version of the training is also available.
The training will cover:
the role we all play in keeping children safe
respectful and appropriate behaviour with children
the prevalence of child abuse in society
recognising concerning behaviour and grooming risk factors
responding and acting when concerned about a child’s safety
The training will help build a consistent understanding of child safety responsibilities across Victoria’s child-related workforce.