Leadership updates and reflections
An update from Julie
Education Week
As part of our Education Week celebrations, we are excited to invite our Wonga Park families to join us for an Open Afternoon on Thursday 21st May from 2:45pm.
Classrooms will be open for families to explore, with students engaged in learning activities and specialist sessions across the school. Families are warmly encouraged to join in with a range of classroom activities alongside their children, making it a wonderful opportunity to experience the learning, creativity and connections that make Wonga Park such a special place to learn and grow.
We would also love your support in spreading the word throughout our community. If you know of any prospective families who may be interested in experiencing Wonga Park Primary School and are yet to complete a school tour, we warmly encourage you to share this wonderful opportunity for a student-led tour during the afternoon with them.
Prospective families can secure a place on a guided tour using the TryBooking link below:https://www.trybooking.com/DMHIJ
Please note that bookings for school tours close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 20th May.
We look forward to welcoming our community into our school for this special afternoon.
An update from Adele
In this issue, information is shared about:
- Policy Update: Yard Duty and Supervision Policy + Reminder regarding Before and After School Supervision
- Disability and Inclusion: Krongold Centre
- Child Safety: Cyber Safety Tip: Setting Healthy Screen Time Habits
- Cyber Safety Project Parent Webinar (tomorrow): AI & Critical Thinking
- Child Safety: Cyber Safety Project Parent Webinar Series (regular Wonga Weekly entry)
- eSafety Commission online workshops (regular Wonga Weekly entry)
Policy Update
Yard Duty and Supervision Policy update
Our Yard Duty and Supervision Policy has been updated. You can view the policy on our website via this link. The purpose of the policy is to ensure school staff understand their supervision and yard duty responsibilities.
Before and After School Supervision
Our grounds are supervised by school staff from 8.40am until 3.40pm. Outside of these hours, school staff will not be available to supervise students.
Areas supervised before and after school: Dudley Road Gate, Top Playground, Gate on Lantana Avenue. There will also be a teacher roaming in Zones 1&2 (please see area listed below). Students are not to be on the Reserve or Oval before or after school unless supervised by a parent/carer.
Parents and carers will be advised through the Wonga Weekly that they should not allow their children to attend Wonga Park Primary School outside of these hours. Families will be encouraged to contact Their Care on 0439 002 337 for more information about the before and after school care facilities available to our school community.
If a student arrives at school before supervision commences at the beginning of the day, the principal or nominee staff member will, as soon as practicable, follow up with the parent/carer to:
advise of the supervision arrangements before school
request that the parent/carer make alternate arrangements.
If a student is not collected before supervision finishes at the end of the day, the principal or nominee staff member will consider whether it is appropriate to:
attempt to contact the parents/carers
attempt to contact the emergency contacts
place the student in an out of school hours care program (if available and the parent consents)
contact Victoria Police and/or Child Protection to arrange for the supervision, care and protection of the student.
Disability Inclusion
Krongold Centre
Families often ask where they can access affordable educational and developmental assessments. One option is The Krongold Clinic, a university-based clinic operated through the Faculty of Education at Monash University.
The clinic provides affordable psychological assessment and counselling services for children and adolescents aged 4–18 years, with all services supervised by experienced registered psychologists. We encourage you to speak with your child's teacher or me before booking an assessment.
Assessments the centre offers include:
- Cognitive and intellectual assessments
- Literacy and numeracy assessments
- Educational and psychoeducational assessments
- Attention and executive functioning assessments
- Social, emotional and behavioural assessments
- Adaptive functioning assessments
- Support for identifying specific learning disorders such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
One of the key benefits for families is affordability, with reduced fees available for Health Care Card holders.
Contact Details: Suite 2, Building 2, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill. (03) 9905 4393 krongold@monash.edu
Further information can be found via the Krongold Clinic website.
Cyber Safety
Cyber Safety Tip: Setting Healthy Screen Time Habits
Gaming and online activities can be fun, but balance is important. Families may find it helpful to set clear expectations around screen time, sleep, homework and outdoor play. Creating tech-free times or spaces at home can also support healthy habits.
Learn more:https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/entertainment-technology/screen-time-healthy-screen-use
Cyber Safety Project Parent Webinar tomorrow:
AI & Critical Thinking
When: May 20, 2026 @ 7:30pm AEST
Hearing a lot about AI but not sure what it actually means for your kids? We’re breaking it down without the jargon. Learn how to spot fake content, teach your kids to think critically, and understand why AI matters for your family life today.
Can’t attend live? Register to receive the recording and resources to watch at a time that suits you.
Register here: https://cybersafetyproject.com/parents-2026
Cyber Safety Project Parent Webinar Series (regular newsletter article)
The Cyber Safety Project offers the Cyber Safe Parents 2026 Webinar Series, a practical, engaging online program designed to help families raise smart, safe, and kind digital kids.
Across four live online sessions, parents will gain clear, realistic strategies to confidently support children at home. Topics include:
AI & Critical Thinking – Understanding what AI really is (and isn’t) and why it matters for your family
20 May 2026 | 7.30pm AEST (45 mins)
Balancing Life & Tech – Reducing conflict and restoring healthy screen balance.
3 August 2026 | 7.30pm AEST (45 mins)
Cyberbullying & Resilience – Supporting young people to manage wellbeing online
27 October 2026 | 7.30pm AEDT (45 mins)
This series provides valuable guidance for navigating device set up, online risks, app safety, screen time, critical thinking and digital wellbeing, all in a supportive and parent-friendly format.
We strongly encourage all families to take part in this important learning opportunity.
If you’re unable to attend on the night, you can still register to receive the recording and resources.
Register via: bit.ly/Parents-2026
eSafety Commission Online Workshops (regular Wonga Weekly entry)
The eSafety provides free webinars that provide parents and carers with the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe, positive online experiences.
The schedule for 2026 can be accessed via this link .
Sign up for the eSafety Newsletter to receive the latest online safety news, resources, and advice.
Warm regards,
Adele Brice
Assistant Principal