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Wellbeing with Sonya

School Dental Program

Free Dental Health Program at Newlands – Friday 22nd August

The Smile Squad dental team will visit Newlands on Friday, 22nd August to provide all students with:

  • A free, high-quality dental health check-up

  • Free follow-up treatment, if required

     

What Happens at the First Appointment?

At the initial check-up, Smile Squad will examine each student’s teeth. Based on individual needs, the following services may also be provided:

  • X-rays
  • Fluoride varnish
  • Scale and clean
  • Fissure sealants
  • Oral health and diet advice
  • Mouthguards (for students in Grades 5 and 6)

If further treatment is needed (e.g., fillings), Smile Squad will seek consent and schedule a second, completely free appointment.

Note: Cosmetic procedures are not included in this program.

 

Registration Information

If you have previously registered your child with Smile Patrol for the 2025 program, you will need to register again with Smile Squad, as we have changed providers.                       Smile Squad offers a fully free program for all students, including any required follow-up treatments.

Register now: SDP Consent Form

 

A free oral health pack for every student, including a toothbrush, full-size toothpaste, and an oral health brochure will be sent home to families next week.

 

For more information, visit: Smile Squad | health.vic.gov.au

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

 

Wellbeing Hub

There has been an excited group of students who have been coming to spend their lunch break in the wellbeing hub. It is planned that the "Hub" will be open two days a week for the students to come in and use the resources that we have gathered. There are games, construction materials, creative play resources, craft activities and books to read. Our Student Wellbeing leaders, Clancy and Nadia have been supporting our students when they are in the hub. 

Newlands 75th Anniversary

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the opening of Newlands Primary School. We will be holding a celebration in Term 4 to recognise this milestone and open the time capsule that was created in 2000.

Details will be made available in early term 3.

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