From the Principal - accessing $400 per student & new hoodie uniform item
https://www.whs.vic.edu.au/trivia-night-fundraiser/
https://www.whs.vic.edu.au/trivia-night-fundraiser/
I am excited to invite everyone to our upcoming Trivia Night with the thrilling theme of Freaky Friday! Get ready for a night filled with fun, surprises, and a touch of the unexpected. Great prizes. BYO. Adults only.
Join us next Friday, the 13th of September, for an evening of mind-bending questions, quirky challenges, and a fantastic atmosphere that captures the spirit of Freaky Friday. Feel free to come dressed in your most creative and freaky attire to add to the fun!
Tickets are available at the school Reception or can be purchased easily through our website. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience.
We can’t wait to see you all there – it’s going to be a freakishly great night!
https://www.whs.vic.edu.au/trivia-night-fundraiser/
New uniform item: school hoodie
After an extended period of discussion and consultation with students, parents/carers and school council, I’m delighted to confirm that our new school hoodie will soon be seen in the school yard.
The hoodie, which has proven to be very popular with students throughout the consultation process, is a heavy weight design which will wear well and provide an extra level of warmth.
We would like to remind families that the hoodie is an optional uniform item – it is not replacing any item in the current range.
Our new hoodie will be available for purchase from Worklocker Wangaratta from Monday 16th of September and will retail for $70.00.
$400 School Saving Bonus
In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.
The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.
The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students or TAFE students.
Actions for parents and carers
Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:
- Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
- Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly or changing with Compass.
We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:
- in October, to verify your email address
- in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus and access to an online system.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, download the School Saving Bonus Information sheet for government school parents and carers below or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.
Helping us with recruitment for 2025
We are presently seeking great teachers for 2025 in response to growing enrolments and some staff departures and retirement. If you know of anyone who might be thinking about a change and who is driven to make a meaningful difference. All details are on our website:
Dave Armstrong
Executive Principal