Assistant Principal Reports

Hello Everyone,

Teeth on Wheels – Final Reminder to Register

Teeth On Wheels will be visiting our School for dental check-ups starting on June 18th, 2025. 

We understand that dental visits can feel intimidating for children, which is why Teeth On Wheels makes oral health education both fun and engaging. When children enjoy their experience with the dentist, it sets a foundation for positive oral health habits that last a lifetime. Fun, hands-on activities help children develop good habits like regular brushing, flossing, and understanding the importance of healthy teeth. This enjoyable approach not only reduces fear but empowers children to take ownership of their oral health. By creating a positive experience at an early age, we are setting the stage for healthier smiles and stronger habits throughout their life. 

To ensure your child is part of this visit, please complete the consent form by clicking the link below: 

Complete the consent form HERE!

The cut-off date for completing your child’s form is June 12th, 2025.

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Teeth On Wheels team at (03) 9338 1191. 

Online Safety - Get to know Age Ratings 

Did you know that WhatsApp has an age rating of 16? 

Age ratings are in place to help protect your child, so we thought we’d provide you with a little reminder of how important it is to check the age ratings of what your child is accessing online. Here are the age ratings of some of the more popular apps that young people are accessing. 

Whether your child is viewing films, accessing apps, playing games online, using social media or downloading other apps – check the age rating first to see if your child is old enough. This will allow you to make an informed decision as to whether it is suitable for your child to access and if it would be beneficial to apply further parental controls. 

ARE YOU SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD TO BREAK THE LAW? 

We are aware that some of our students are using Tik Tok, Snapchat, Instragram etc. 

In December 2024, New legislation passed through Parliament, setting a minimum age limit for social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 introduces a mandatory minimum age of 16 for accounts on certain social media platforms, forming one part of a broader strategy to create safer digital spaces for everyone. The age restriction requirements will take effect by December 2025.

Road works near school

We have received information from Brimbank City Council that they will be undertaking roadworks in the streets around our school. They will be installing road humps on Doherty Street, Meager Street and Hogan Street. They are expecting to being works this month.

Pride and Integrity Raffle 

This raffle, recognizes all of the students who are attending school on time.  This is to acknowledge the students demonstrating Pride and Integrity by being ready to learn each day.

Every student who is at school, and in their classroom, before the bell (9am) will have their name added to the class attendance box. So, if they are present on time, every day of the week, they will have 5 entries into the raffle. 

Last week’s class winners were: 

FA – Domenic, FB – Arhaan, FC – Remi, 1A – Nooh, 1B – Aekam, 2A – Iang, 4A – Khenrab, 4C – Anthony, 6C – Jane

The raffle winner was Aekam from 1B! Congratulations! 

Aekam received 15 PACs for Pride & Integrity.

2025 Term 2 Challenge of the Week

Week 7: How many words can you make from these letters:     A, T, C, F, A, I, S, T, N

The aim is to collaborate with 1 - 4 friends or family members (no more than 4 people per entry) to make as many words of 3 letters or more from a given lot of letters, as well as trying to find a word that uses all of the letters. 

For example, if the letters are R, A, H, E, C, E, T you can make the words: each, ache, art, heat, eat, car, care, cart, teach, teacher.

You must use each letter only once, Australian spelling, find English words, and no acronyms or abbreviations.

Students collaborating for the Challenge will earn a PAC each. 

The students who can find the most words will receive an extra PAC.

Last week’s letters were: L, R, E, G, U, T, A, F

Some of the words found: rat, tar, fat, gate, ate, eat, tea, rug, tug, gut, leg, rag, rage, let, late, left, age, glue, true, flue, fuel, fear, tear, gear, rate, grate, GRATEFUL, large, after, flea, flag, flare, are, urge, fart, art, real, teal, turf

Students (and staff) who collaborated to find words were:

Riley 1A (& mum)

Ethen 3A, Edric 3B and Emric 3C (& mum)

Abdullah 3C (& dad and cousin)

Rania 3C and Rayyan 5C

Sabrina 4B (& mum and dad)

Jane 4C and Lata 1B (& dad and sister)

Nahwah 4C and Sarah 5C (& mum) 

Viraj, Will and Sahib 4C

Aamir 4B (& mum and dad)

Sophia 4C (& mum)

Priyansi 4C and Mrs Carabott

Shona 5C, Thao 5C and Freya 3B

Jeslyn 6B, Kim 6B, Eli 6B and Elizabeth 6C

Ella 6C, Boston 6C and Avei 2B 

Mrs McLeod and Mrs Gara

Students who received an extra PAC for the most words were Jane and Lata!

Please hand this week’s answers to the office before 3.30pm on Wednesday 11th June.

Kind regards,

Deanne Scott

Assistant Principal 

Sharing students work on Seesaw

It has been fantastic to see so many of our students and classes sharing their learning on Seesaw. This is a great opportunity for families to engage in their child’s learning and prompt discussions at home about what your child is learning at school. Here are some great examples of what has been happening in our classrooms lately. 

2A have been learning in maths about how to add numbers efficiently using a number line. 

Year 4 Echidna collages which are now in display in the corridor of our main building. They look amazing!!!

Our Foundation students have been learning about using position words. 

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher Interviews for Term 2 will be held on Tuesday, 1st July, between 10:30am and 6:30pm.

Please note that no regular classes will run on this day. Students are encouraged to attend school with their parent/carer at their allocated 15-minute interview time.

Bookings must be made through Compass. The booking portal will open later this week, and families will be notified as soon as it becomes available through Compass and Seesaw. 

Foundation (Prep) 2026 Enrolments and Transition

Enrolments for Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Deer Park West Primary School are now open!

Starting school is a big milestone in a child’s life, and we are here to support families every step of the way. At Deer Park West Primary, we are proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive.

As we prepare to welcome our 2026 Foundation students, we’re also continuing our strong partnerships with local kindergartens to ensure a smooth and positive transition to school. We’re working with kinder teachers to plan visits, share helpful information, and help children feel confident and excited about starting school.

We’ll be inviting kinder groups to visit our school later this term and into Term 3, giving children the chance to get familiar with our learning spaces and meet some friendly faces.

If you have a child starting school next year, or know someone who does, please contact our school office for more information about the enrolment process. We’re here to help make this transition a positive experience for every child and family.

Kind regards,

Joshua Fielding

Assistant Principal