Principal's Report

Strike Action - Tuesday 24th March 

As indicated in this week's Compass communication, the school will be involved in the industrial action (whole-day strike) next Tuesday, 24th March. I would like to thank all the families for your patience as we worked through the logistics of this process. As indicated in the media, it has been a very long time (2012) since the Department of Education workforce went on strike. After months of negotiations between the Department of Education and the Australian Education Union (AEU), we still have no agreement. Teachers are taking strike action to improve overall working conditions. 

The arrangements for WPS for this day are:  The Australian Education Union has called on its members to take strike action on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Based on the information I have, 32 of our staff (Teachers & Education Support) will be participating in the strike action.  Therefore:

• Students in Year 2 will have a normal program, though modifications will be needed. 
• Students in Foundation, Year 1, Years 3/4, Year 5 and Year 6 are not required to attend.

If this causes you difficulties, especially if you are a critical services worker, please call the school as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through this process. 

Podcast Episode #5

 Whole School Implementation Plan 

This week, our staff participated in a professional learning session on the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO). We specifically examined the AERO model of implementation, a deliberate, structured approach most likely to improve students' learning outcomes. But even the most well-defined practices can fail to have an impact if they are not implemented effectively. Just as evidence-based practices draw on research, effective implementation does as well. An evidence-informed approach to implementation bridges the gap between knowing what works to improve student outcomes and embedding it in school practice. (The model is below)

As a school, our next key work from the Victorian Teacher and learning Mdole (VTLM) 2.0 is Enabling Learning. The Enabling Learning component of the VTLM 2.0, as the name suggests, focuses on creating the conditions that enable learning. It emphasises building a safe, inclusive, and well-managed classroom where strong relationships, clear expectations, and consistent routines support student wellbeing and engagement. By fostering a positive climate and holding high expectations for all learners, teachers ensure students feel ready, supported, and motivated to participate, making effective teaching and learning possible.

Sensory Space Grant & Upgrade

The next stage of the upgrade of our sensory space has now been completed, with the 'colour drenching' in our WPS navy completed this week. We look forward to the start of the specialised equipment being installed next week through Edu-Sensory. 

Building Fund & Ground Works 

Lastly, we are continuing to use our building fund (as approved by our school council) to keep our school beautiful, especially in areas that have been changed due to accessible building program works. This week, our new planter boxes have been filled, so we are very much looking forward to seeing these plants grow and come into bloom soon.  Some more garden edging and planting will also be taking place towards the end of the term. 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Kaylene