Important Notices
Preparing for the Dental Van Visit
Australian Dental Health will be visiting Wantirna College from the week beginning on 05/10/2026 to provide on-site dental check-ups for students with consent. Students will be called out of class and seen sometime in the first week of term 4.
Dental check-ups help maintain good oral health and are a simple way to have this taken care of during the school day. The following processes are all free and are part of the Dental van service:
Full Dental Check up
Teeth cleaning
X-rays
Fluoride treatment
Protective tooth sealants
Fillings, if required (will call parents first)
Dental report
Parents and guardians are required to complete an online consent form prior to the visit.
Register and provide consent here: https://schooldentaladh.snapforms.com.au/form/adhv-consent-form
Are Your Batteries Safe?
As the school year continues, many students are using devices such as laptops, tablets, phones, e-bikes and e-scooters. Most of these devices contain lithium-ion batteries, which have become part of everyday life, but need to be used safely.
Fire services are responding to an increasing number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, often caused by incorrect charging or leaving devices unattended. That’s why fire safety at home is especially important during the school year.
You can help reduce the risk by:
Only using the charger and battery designed for each device
Unplugging devices once fully charged
Never charging devices on soft surfaces like beds or couches
Not charging devices overnight, or when no one is home
Charging larger devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters away from living spaces and keeping them clear of exits
Regularly checking devices and stopping use if a battery looks damaged, swollen or overheats
You can watch Fire Rescue Victoria’s safety video here(opens in a new window)
It’s also important to make sure smoke alarms are working and tested every month. Fire Rescue Victoria recommends installing smoke alarms in bedrooms, living rooms and near areas where devices are charged—because working smoke alarms save lives.
For more tips on lithium-ion battery safety, visit: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/battery-safety
A few simple habits can help protect your home and your loved ones.
Fire Safety Victoria