From the Principal

Dear families,

Melbourne Zoo Fundraiser – Next Tuesday

Next Tuesday, our students are invited to dress with an animal theme and bring along a gold coin donation to support endangered species through Melbourne Zoo.

Keep it simple and fun – students might wear an animal T-shirt, zebra socks, animal ears or another animal-inspired item.

All proceeds will go directly to Melbourne Zoo to support its important work protecting endangered species. We encourage everyone to get involved and help our JSC make a difference!

Prep Breakfast

Next Wednesday, our Prep students will enjoy their special Prep Breakfast at school. This much-loved event is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest students to come together, share breakfast with their friends and celebrate their first year at Willy Primary.

Grade 6 Graduation Photos

A reminder to our Grade 6 families that graduation photos will be taken tomorrow. We ask that all Grade 6 students come to school in full school uniform, looking their best for this special keepsake as they approach the end of their primary school journey.

Maths Acceleration Program

Tomorrow selected students from Grades 1–4 will begin participating in our school’s Maths Acceleration Program.

The program will provide students with opportunities to extend their mathematical thinking, tackle challenging problems and develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills.

We look forward to seeing our students challenge themselves and enjoy this additional opportunity to grow as mathematicians.

Reminders: 

SunSmart – Hats Required from Next Week

A reminder to families that, as part of recent changes to our school’s SunSmart Policy, students will be required to wear a school hat when outside from next week.

This requirement applies during recess, lunchtime, outdoor learning activities and other times students are outside during the school day. Students without a hat will be required to remain in designated shaded areas.

We encourage families to ensure hats are clearly named and brought to school each day. Thank you for supporting us in keeping our students safe while enjoying our outdoor spaces.

Parent and Caregiver Opinion Survey

Recently, families were invited to participate in the annual Parent and Caregiver Opinion Survey. This survey provides an important opportunity for parents and carers to share their perspectives on a range of areas, including teaching and learning, student wellbeing, school communication and the overall school experience.

Individual survey links were emailed directly to selected families, along with information about how to complete the survey. The survey is confidential, and responses are used to help inform our school improvement planning and future priorities.

We strongly encourage all families who receive an invitation to take the time to complete the survey. Achieving a strong response rate is important, as it ensures we receive a representative sample of feedback from across our school community. The more families who participate, the greater confidence we can have that the results accurately reflect the experiences and views of our community.

We sincerely appreciate the time and thoughtful feedback provided by families each year. Your input plays a valuable role in helping us continue to strengthen Williamstown Primary School and provide the very best learning environment for all students.

Warm regards,

Mat Montebello