Principal Report

Excursion to Quantum Victoria 

Monday 30 March 2026

We’re excited to let families know that our students will be heading to Quantum Victoria in Melbourne for a fantastic day of hands-on science learning. This will be a joint excursion with Raywood Primary School and there will be no cost for families! 

Travel Arrangements

We have booked a bus for the day.

• 7:05am – Pick up in Marong (we are hoping families can arrange to drop students at the bus however if this is not possible please contact the school as soon as possible so that we can help you make alternate arrangements)

• Approximately 5:00pm – Drop off in Marong

   

It will be an early start, but we’re looking forward to a wonderful and engaging day.

Junior Program: Exploring the Senses 

Students will investigate how our five senses work and how they help us understand the world. Through interactive activities, they will explore:

• Taste
• Touch
• Hearing
• Sight
• Smell

Students will use all five senses (including taste and smell) in safe, guided investigations to understand how our senses work together in everyday life.

Senior Program: Makey Makey  

Students will explore measurement and basic electrical concepts through hands-on investigations. Activities will include:

• Measuring mass and volume (including making playdough)
• Exploring conductors and insulators
• Using a Makey Makey kit to create simple circuits

This engaging workshop supports students’ understanding of scientific thinking, experimentation and problem solving.

This excursion links directly to our Science curriculum and provides students with rich, hands-on learning experiences that build curiosity and deepen understanding.

Permission notes are on uEducate, parents please ensure to accept the permission note prior to the excursion. If you have any questions, please contact the school.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of learning!

School Council & AGM

Our AGM and School Council Meeting will be held next Wednesday 25th March. 

AGM 4.00pm - 4.30pm

School Council 4.30pm - no later than 6.30pm

All members of our school community are invited to attend the AGM. Parents are welcome to remain as observers for the school council meeting or leave after the AGM. 

Monday School Lunches

School supplied lunches will now be on a Monday, this ties in with our cooking program.

Easter Raffle Tickets

Thank you to all of the families who have donated prizes for the Easter raffle. 

Tickets are available to purchase from families, in local businesses and from the school office. 

$1 per ticket 

and 

$5 for 6

Wedderburn Fete

Wedderburn Fete will once again be held on the last day of Term 1 Thursday April 2nd. The Fete is a fantastic day for students to celebrate the end of first term and make connections with students from other schools. 

Parents are welcome to meet us there and enjoy the day as well. 

We will travel by bus and collect St. Mary's on the way. 

There will be no cost for this excursion. 

 Permission note has been generated on uEducateUs.

Annual Privacy Reminder 

Our 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 https://www.bwaterps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/photographing_filming_recording_students_policy_2026.pdf 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