Wellbeing Report 

RUOK? Day Thursday 14th September

We have been having many causal conversations with students to talk about RUOK? Day. RUOK? is a national charity dedicated to inspiring all of us to have regular, meaningful conversations to support anyone going through a difficult time.?  Across the week students have practiced asking their friends if they RUOK and they learnt about lending an ear to those who need it. Great job kids!

Head Lice 

This past fortnight I have had 5 cases of live head lice in the school. Please take advantage of the school holidays and check your children’s hair. Hopefully, we can get on top of it before Term 4 starts. 

Lost Property-Alcove Area near the Staffroom 

Now that we have hit some warmer weather, our lost property is overflowing in the alcove area. We have many unclaimed jumpers, lunchboxes and drink bottles.  Please pop in and take a look! For students whose property is clearly marked we will do our best to deliver them to the classrooms just in time for the holidays. 

Day Changes for the Community Pantry 

Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Afternoons-Hall Foyer

For the short term, we have changed our community pantry days to Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Parents and carers can come along and meet Sandy, our German Teacher to pick up some food items. We have a variety of breakfast staples including long life milk, cereals, soups, rice dishes and fruit. Food Bank generously supply our Breakfast Club program and they are supplying our community pantry. All families will need to do is bring their own bags.  If you know someone going through a rough patch, please reach out and let the Wellbeing Team know. We have increased our order for food hamper boxes where parents can pick one up from the community pantry.  The hampers are available every day of the week and parents and carers can either help themselves or contact the Wellbeing Team. We can bring them up to the kiss and drop for easy collection.  There is no charge, and we are thrilled that we can extend this support to our Woori community. 

Also, there are many organisations across Yarra Ranges offering support and assistance. For people looking for food relief, CIRE at the Yarra Junction hub, have food parcels and they have free bread on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The Yarra Junction hub is open for food relief, and they are a Centrelink Access Point. This service can be accessed by appointment where the school Welfare Team can refer families. If you are interested or know of any one you would like to recommend, please contact me. They are located next to the Yarra Junction Post Office, and they are open Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm.

For any enquiries, please email the Wellbeing Team at-

Andre.Campbell@education.vic.gov.au

Breakfast Club- Every Monday & Tuesday 8:15am-8:45am 

Breakfast Club is up and running every Monday and Tuesday. Please try to drop your child off by 8:30am to avoid disappointment, Breakfast Club must close at 8:45am for the classrooms to start. Sandy and our team of volunteer helpers run the program and we always love extra parents popping in to help. For anyone interested in looking to help, either come along to Breakfast Club please let me know. 

Fruit Available 

Fruit is available in the classrooms for students to eat. Every week, Food Bank supply the school with a variety of fresh fruit including apples, oranges, pears and carrots. 

Pantry Food Can Drive

A big thank you to the families who have donated to our pantry food can drive. All goods received have been put into our community pantry where many families have benefited. If you are in a position to do so, we are continuing to accept non-perishable items to community pantry food drive.  Donations can be dropped off at the school office.  Items which will help families include-

• Rice & pasta 
• Pasta sauce
• Tomato/BBQ sauce
• 2-minute noodles
• Stock - liquid/cubes
• Tinned vegetables 
• Cake mixes, pancake mix and jelly
• Muesli bars, biscuits, and crackers
• Cooking oil
• Tea, coffee and milo
• Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, liquid soap, tissues and toilet paper
• Laundry liquid, paper towel, cleaning sprays, sponges, and wipes
• Dog and cat food including tinned and dry

General Enquiries for Second Hand Uniform 

For parents looking to purchase second hand uniform you can contact the  Wellbeing Team any time, Monday through to Friday. We are happy to make up bags (providing we have the stock) if parents cannot get to the school for our sales. Please email at- 

Andre.Campbell@education.vic.gov.au

State School Relief

We can help families who are experiencing financial hardship to purchase school uniform. 

Please email at- 

Andre.Campbell@education.vic.gov.au

Attendance Data 

Over the time a child attends school, having 1- or 2-days absence does not seem like much but it does add up and can impact on missed learning opportunities.

Learning Never Stops

During the holidays keep in mind that everyday activities can be fun learning opportunities. Pretending, creating, and helping allows your child to discover new things.

• Let your child’s imagination run wild. Encourage them to play dress ups or pretend to be a favourite character. Ask them to tell you about it. 
• What meals can you and your child prepare together?  Cooking teaches about healthy food, numbers and measurement, science, sharing and new words. 
• Read with your child every chance you get, words are everywhere. Talk about signs, food labels, and always keep a book handy. Encourage your child to draw or tell stories about things that they see around them.

No Hat No Play 

Please remember that Term 4 is "NO HAT, NO PLAY"  Any students without their hat will have to stay quietly in the undercover area of the school.  If you need a new hat they are available from Lowes in Lilydale Market Place.

Have a fantastic break and we look forward to seeing you around the school.