Dear Parents/Carers,

EXCELLENT SCHOOL RESULTS

I had a very positive meeting with our Senior Education Improvement Leader from the Department last week.

Our results across the entire school for 2025 are very good and are on an Improvement trajectory.

In NAPLAN our growth was at or above Similar, Network and all Victorian schools in all areas.

NAPLAN 2025

ALL

Target 1- % MEDIUM / HIGH GROWTH 2025

NAPLAN 2025	WPS	Similar Schools	Network	State
Reading	77	68	72	75
Writing	86	67	66	74
Numeracy	89	68	70	74
Spelling	73	72	68	74
GP	88	69	70	74

Very pleasingly our student attitudes to school and wellbeing audit results were on a very strong improvement cycle.

Student Survey

All Y4-6 students participated.

Framework Factor Positive %	WPS	Similar	Network	State
Effective Teaching Time	90	84	83	83
Differentiated Learning Chall	89	84	85	85
Stimulated Learning	83	75	75	78
High Expectations for Success	95	93	92	93
Effort	81	75	76	78
Teacher Concern	77	73	74	74
Sense of Confidence	75	74	73	78
Motivation & Interest	83	73	74	76
Self- Regulation & Goal Setting	86	82	83	84
Attitudes to Attendance	85	82	81	85
School Connectedness (Sense of)	77	74	76	77
Student Voice & Agency	69	65	65	68
Sense of Inclusion	92	88	88	89
Advocate at School	90	88	87	87
Managing Bullying	76	75	77	76
Respect for Diversity	81	76	79	78

Again, very pleasingly our parent survey results faired very strongly when compared to similar, network and all Victorian schools.

Parent Survey 2025

Framework Factor Positive %	WPS	Similar	Network	State
Connection and Progression	99	84	87	85
Parent Community Engagement	90	78	85	78
Safety	90	78	82	81
School Ethos & Environment	93	81	85	80
Student Cognitive Engagement	95	79	83	79
Student Development	95	81	83	79

The teachers and Education support staff who work with your children give them the best opportunity to thrive in engaging and structured school environment.

The work ethic of the students is very strong and we are very proud of them.

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2025 - 5:30PM

The final practices and preparations are being made by the students and staff for our fantastic Christmas Extravaganza next Thursday night.

Each year we have a huge turn-out of family and friends eager to watch their children perform and to enjoy dinner on the school oval with family and friends.

Don’t forget the monster raffle is drawn at the conclusion of the singing/ performing. If you haven’t already done so it is not too late to buy a ticket.

At this early stage Thursday looks like the pick of the weather and hopefully that doesn’t change.

The school is running a BBQ and drink stall so please visit us as all money at that stall goes directly to our school.

There are other local businesses/ food vans which offer a variety of delicious options.

We can’t wait to see you all there.

FOUNDATION FIREFIGHTER VISITS

Last term, our Foundation students learnt all about our local community and the people and places that make Warrnambool wonderful! Students explored different jobs and identified community helpers they might see when out and about.

This week, we were fortunate to have two visits from our local Warrnambool firefighters. They taught students about the difference between good fires and unsafe fires, how to “Get down low and go, go, go!”, and the important reasons we might call 000. Students also discussed fire safety at home with their families, including identifying a safe meeting place.

We were excited to tour the fire truck and see all of the special equipment firefighters use. Students were amazed by how many hoses could be stored in just one truck and how quickly firefighters can get dressed into their safety gear. Some students have even set themselves a challenge to see if they can get ready in 90 seconds at home!

The highlight of the visit was definitely getting to use the fire hose and discovering just how heavy the hoses are.

We are so grateful to our local firefighters for giving students this amazing and memorable experience.

EMERGENCY DRILL TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2025

We held our fourth and final Emergency Drill for the school year today with an off-site evacuation. The school assembled and walked safely to the Warrnambool Gardens.

GOVEMBER- TARGET CLOSE

We have completed our kilometres in order to reach our challenge target of 14, 000km.

This has been an excellent month of physical activity across our whole school and again we are very proud of everyone who has contributed.

Whether students and staff have chosen to run, walk, cycle, swim or paddle it has been a fantastic effort across the whole school.

Our final totals will be tallied and announced at Monday’s assembly.

WORKING BEE THANK YOU

A huge thank you to all the parents, carers, staff and students who rolled up their sleeves at our Working Bee on Saturday 22 November.

It was wonderful to see our school community come together with such energy and teamwork.

Throughout the morning, volunteers tackled a wide range of jobs — raking leaves, shovelling and spreading mulch, sweeping pathways, weeding garden beds, and removing old or damaged equipment.

The grounds are looking fantastic as a result of everyone’s combined efforts.

It was especially heart-warming to see so many students working alongside their parents, proudly contributing to improving their school environment.

Thank you again to everyone who gave up their time to support our school. Your hard work and community spirit make a real difference.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION - THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2025 6:30PM SCHOOL GYM

Our Year 6 Graduation is on Thursday 11th December commencing at 6:30pm in the school Gym.

It will be great to see all Parents/Grandparents and Special Family members in attendance to celebrate this major milestone for our students.

FINAL ASSEMBLY - FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2025 9:30AM SCHOOL GYM

Our final assembly for 2025 will be held on Friday 12th December at 9:30am in the school gym.

We will take the opportunity to farewell our Year 6 students and staff who are leaving. The Year 6 student leaders for 2026 will also be announced.

SCHOOL OF JAMMIN - ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN FOR 2026

We’re excited to announce that School of Jammin’ is now taking enrolments for 2026 at Warrnambool Primary School.

All students currently enrolled in 2025 will be automatically re-enrolled for next year, so no action is required unless stopping lessons.

Thank you for a wonderful year of music and support. We look forward to another fantastic year of learning and jammin together in 2026!

See you in the band room!

STUDENTS’ LAST DAY

The last day for students for the 2025 school year is Wednesday 17 December 2025. Dismissal will be at 3:20pm (normal dismissal time). Their Care will be operating for the holiday period from Thursday 20th December. Please contact them directly for bookings.

Have a great weekend.

Peter Lee

Principal

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