Upcoming Events
Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF)
If you hold a valid Health Care Card, you may be eligible for the Governments Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF). This money is kept at the school and can be used for Camps, Sports or Excursions. To apply, please bring your Health Care Card to the school office, a form will need to filled out and signed and then we can check if you are eligible.
If you received CSEF payments in 2023 and your circumstances have not changed, you do not need to re-apply.
You do need to notify the office if you have any new students starting in 2024 including siblings.
Term 1 Information Sessions for families
Date: Tuesday 20th February for Foundation, Year 1 and 2 students
Date: Thursday 22nd February for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: classrooms
Details: Connect with your child’s teachers in an informal setting. Learn more about the
curriculum, classroom activities, and how you can support your child’s learning journey.
Deer Park West Family Afternoon
Date: Friday 8th March
Time: 1:15 – 3:15pm
Location: school grounds
Details: Join us for a relaxed afternoon of picnicking, games, and conversation. It’s the perfect opportunity to forge new friendships, strengthen bonds, and celebrate our diverse community.
Foundation Afternoon Tea
Date: Thursday 14th March
Time: 2:30 -3:15
Location: Library
Details: You will receive an invitation shortly to join your children in their first public performance and to hear from their teachers about how they are settling in.
Celebrations of Learning
Date: Thursday 21st March
Time: 2:30-3:00pm
Location: classrooms
Details: Students are excited to share with you their learning during first term especially in the area of Mathematics
Volunteers @ DPW
The next induction session will be held on Wednesday the 6th of March @ 2:15pm.
The induction program covers information around the Victorian Child Safe Standards, Occupational Health & Safety and a familiarization tour of the school.
The Victorian Department of Education states:
Volunteers should be inducted, trained and supervised according to the school’s procedures for staff or volunteer induction and management. This includes being familiar with school level procedures for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse.
Should you wish to volunteer at DPW (attend excursions, assist in the library, etc.):
- Contact the school office to add your details to the volunteer expression of interest form. The induction must be completed each year.
- Supply the school office with your Working with Children (WWCC) Clearance (we will take a photocopy for our records)
- Complete a volunteer induction session facilitated by the school (offered at the beginning of each term and if there are sufficient numbers, to offer an additional session during the term)
If you have any further questions, please contact the school office.