Important dates for Foundation (Prep) 2027 Enrolments

Prep Information Evening

We are excited to invite prospective families, as well as current families with a child starting Prep next year, to our 2027 Prep Information Evening on Tuesday, 5th May. The evening will begin with a BBQ from 6.00–6.30pm, followed by an information session from 6.30–8.00pm.

During the session, families will also experience some demonstration lessons, providing a snapshot of what learning looks like in our classrooms. This event is open to families with children starting Prep in 2027. We would also greatly appreciate you sharing this information with friends or members of the community who may be considering our school. Please see the attached flyer for further details, including the RSVP link for catering purposes.

We wish to extend a special thank you to Emily Sheahan and Paul James from Bakers Delight at 59 Pier Street, Altona, for donating the bread for the BBQ.

We look forward to welcoming new families and a new cohort of Preps into our community!

Prep 2027 Enrolment Timeline

Enrolment applications for students starting Prep in 2027 opened on Monday 20 April 2026. Children can start Foundation if they turn 5 years old by 30 April in the year they begin school. School is compulsory for children who are 6 years old.

School zones can be found via www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au. In Victoria, every child has the right to attend their designated neighbourhood government school (local school). The Victorian government supports school choice. This means that you can apply to schools other than your local school. Schools will consider your application in line with the department’s Placement Policy, and offer enrolment if there are available places.

If you wish to tour our school (optional), please contact the office on (03) 9397 5722.

Submit your application form by Friday 31 July 2026.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026.

If you receive an offer, you should accept the offer via email by Friday 28 August 2026.

If your enrolment application is not successful, and you believe you have appropriate grounds to appeal the decision, you may lodge a written appeal with the school by Friday 28 August 2026 using the Appeal Form, found in the Appeals information pack for parents and carers, available on the Enrolling in school webpage (https://www.vic.gov.au/how-choose-school-and-enrol). We will notify you in writing of appeal outcomes by Friday 11 September 2026.

Transition sessions will be run end of Term 3 2026.

Useful links:

• Find my School – findmyschool.vic.gov.au

• Information on school zones – vic.gov.au/school-zones

• Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) – vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep

• Enrolling in school – vic.gov.au/how-choose-school-and-enrol

• Disability and inclusive education – vic.gov.au/disability-and-inclusive-education

• Department of Education contact – Call 1800 338 663 or email: enquiries@education.vic.gov.au

Sibling Photo Day 2026

Family/Sibling/Individual catch up photographs will be taken in Term 2 on Wednesday 3rd June. Orders will open 3 weeks prior to this date.

Please refer to the attached flyer for additional information on how to order your photographs through Compass.

Thank you kindly.

Regards,

Administration.

2026 Parent Contributions – Thank You & Friendly Reminder

Our School Council is proud of the excellent quality of facilities and resources available for our students to enjoy.

These opportunities, however, do not come without generous parent/carer contributions.

Each year, families at Williamstown North Primary School support the school through parent payments through Curriculum and Other Contributions.

Your contributions directly assist us in enhancing and broadening the educational experience for our students.

If you have not contributed thus far, we warmly encourage you to do so. Payments can be made via Compass on the home page under Course Confirmation.

WNPS families ongoing support, whether of a financial nature or through the generous giving of time, is greatly appreciated.

Late Arrivals/ Early Collection, Dropping off Belongings & Gate Times – Child Safety Reminder

To help ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, we would like to remind WNPS families of our procedures for late arrivals, early collections and the dropping off of student belongings (such as lunches, hats or drink bottles).

As part of our child safety practices, parents, carers and community members are not permitted to walk through the school grounds during school hours unless authorised to do so. This helps us maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all students.

If you need to drop off belongings for your student during the school day, please bring them to the General Office and a member of our Administration Team will ensure they are delivered to your child.

If your student arrives late or needs to be collected early, we kindly ask that you report directly to the General Office and speak with a member of our Administration Team. Our team will then:

Contact your child’s classroom
Make an announcement if required, or
Arrange for your child to be safely brought to the office

We kindly remind families that the school gates will be locked at 9.15am, so we ask that all parents/ carers and community members have departed the school grounds by this time.

The gates will reopen at 3.00pm for afternoon pick-up.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping us keep our school community safe.

New Bell Times

Soft Supervision (Homeroom)	8:50am - 9:00am
Session 1	9:00am - 10:00am
Session 2	10:00am - 11:00am
Recess (5mins eating time in the classroom)	11:05am - 11:35am
Session 3	11:35am - 12:35pm
Session 4	12:35pm - 1:35pm
Lunch (10mins eating time in the classroom)	1:45pm - 2:15pm
Session 5	2:15pm - 3:15pm

Please note the school yard will be supervised by a yard duty teacher from 8:35am until school commences. Afterschool yard duty supervision will be from 3:15pm-3:30pm.

Lost Property

Lost Property items can be found in the undercover area outside the Butterfly Room. Please ensure all uniform items, drink bottles, etc., are clearly named, as Lost Property is checked regularly, and any unnamed items are taken to the second-hand uniform shop.

Second Hand Uniform Shop

The second hand uniform shop will be open on the final Thursday of each month.

Open this Thursday 26th March from 8:30am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 3:45pm

School uniform donations may be submitted at the front office during regular school hours.

Thank you.

Canteen Volunteers

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are currently in need of parent volunteers to help out in the school canteen on Friday's from 11:45am to 2pm and must obtain a current Working With Children Check.

Volunteering in the canteen is a great way to support our school community and help ensure our students are well looked after during lunchtime. Even a short amount of time makes a big difference. Please note the Canteen is closed on Tuesdays.

If you are available to help, or would like more information, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your support — it is greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

School Canteen Team

Annual privacy reminder for our school community

Williamstown North Primary School collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use [Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education] safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using [Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education], please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy: Information for Parents.

This information is also available in eleven community languages:

Amharic
Arabic
Chinese
Dari
Gujarati
Mandarin
Somali
Sudanese
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese

Kind regards,

WNPS Administration Office

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