Upcoming Events
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra visit to DPW
Monday the 26th of May from 11:40am till 3:10pm
This is a free event for the students at DPW only.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is excited to be coming to your school as part of
our Jams in Schools program. Together we will learn about a famous piece of
orchestral music, meet six players from the orchestra, play along with the musicians
and even create our own piece of music. We can’t wait to jam with you at your school!
MSO Jams at DPW
When the MSO comes to your school, they won’t bring a conductor. With only 6 musicians playing, the musicians are instead set up as a ‘chamber ensemble’* usually led by the violin player, who uses their bow to lead the musicians in to play. Chamber ensembles use lots of body language and eye contact to communicate while they are playing.
Our ‘Jams Leader’ Karen Kyriakou will also be directing the musicians — and the students! She won’t be conducting though as she will be facing the audience and not the musicians, but she will be using her hands to communicate information about the music to everyone.
About the Orchestra
One of the most exciting things about the orchestra is learning about the different musical
instruments and how each instrument makes their unique sound. The full symphony
orchestra can have between 70–100 musicians, playing around 20–25 different
instruments. The numbers of players and the instruments will vary depending on what
piece is being played.
Teeth on Wheels
This is a friendly reminder that Teeth On Wheels will be visiting our school for dental check-ups starting on June 18th 2025.
Early dental visits are crucial for your child’s long-term oral health. At this visit, Teeth On Wheels will help identify and address common dental concerns, such as:
Thumb-sucking– which can affect tooth development.
Teeth eruption– ensuring teeth are coming through correctly.
Bite issues– preventing misalignments that may cause future problems.
Hypoplasia– weakened tooth enamel that can lead to decay.
Decay and cavities – catching early signs before they develop into bigger issues.
Deep grooves and pits– which can trap food and bacteria, increasing the risk of decay.
Gum infections– preventing long-term damage to gums and surrounding tissue.
To ensure your child is part of this visit, please complete the consent form by clicking the link below:
Once completed, the Teeth On Wheels team will Check your child’s eligibility for FREE care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). If your child is not eligible, Teeth On Wheels is offering a special deal of $125 for a full check-up, clean, fluoride treatment, and any required x-rays (which can be claimed through your private health insurance).
Important: The cut-off date for completing your child’s form is June 12th 2025.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the Teeth On Wheels team at (03) 9338 1191.
Thank you for prioritising your child’s oral health!
Pyjama Day
The Junior School Council is excited to announce that we will be holding a Pyjama Day this term!
📅 Date: Wednesday, 2nd July
👕 What to wear: Your most comfortable pyjamas💰
What to bring: A gold coin donation
All money raised will go to State Schools’ Relief, a non-profit organisation that supports tens of thousands of disadvantaged children across Victoria by providing them with essential school items.
Let’s get cosy for a great cause!
PLEASE NOTE:
Students must only wear school appropriate pyjamas and shoes.
NO open toed shoes or slip-on slippers please.
Book Club
Book Club comes out twice a term. Please remember to clearly write your child's name and grade on their order form, place the form and money into an envelope and return to school by the due date.
If you any questions, please see Ms Cathy in the Library.
Canteen in 2025
Please see the information provided regarding our Canteen for 2025 in the Assistant Principal Reports section of this newsletter. Below is a price list and QR code for ordering.
Should you wish to use this service, you will need to register to create your own account.
For information about how to do this, please use this link: https://classroomcuisine.com.au/how-it-works
UPDATED MENU AS OF 12.03.2025
Kelly Club
Kelly Club will be providing before and after school care for our students. Use the QR code below to register your child.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION-
School Saving Bonus
SSB Important Reminder - Please Action if you wish to use any portion of the $400 School Saving Bonus on school activities.
If you wish to use any portion of the $400 SSB on school activities (including excursions or camps) please note that you must go into the SSB Portal and allocate the money to “Activities”. You are not selecting a specific activity at this stage, rather an amount you wish to have available to use at the school. We cannot allocate SSB money to any school activities unless you have reallocated the funds in the SSB Portal beforehand.
This must be done by each individual family using their secure SSB Portal login details. The SSB Portal is integrated with the school system and this allocation is required to allow the school to use the funds on your behalf.
The SSB Portal works in $50 increments.
1. Decide what portion of the original SSB ($400) you wish to use on Uniforms – if any.
2. In the SSB Portal, reallocate the remainder of the $400 to Activities.
3. This will then enable you to use the funds on any school activities in the future.
Please note: Any unspent SSB funds on 1 July 2025 will sit in your Family account indefinitely, the funds rollover for use in future years.
Please note: Uniform purchases can be made up until the end of June 2025. After this date, all unspent SSB funds with remain at school for school activities only.