Assistant Principal's Message

Student Safety

In recent weeks we have had a few incidents involving our students and members of the community as they drop off/collect their children.

Please chat to your children about walking safely to and from school. You can support discussions we are having at school by talking to your children about checking both ways prior to walking across a road, crossing Dudley Road using the supervised pedestrian crossing outside the school and being aware of traffic.

Parents, please make sure that you are observing the speed limits around the school. As you approach the school you will notice there is a 40km permanent speed limit on Dudley Road and please always keep your eye out for students.

We encourage you to contact us regarding any concerns.

Digital Technology

Everyone Can Create

We are excited to share that Everyone Can Create will return in Term 3. Please keep your eye on future communications regarding content of the sessions and how to book into the sessions.

Cyber Safety Project

Earlier in the year the Cyber Safety Project came to again work with our students, staff and parents. The team works with WPPS annually and our staff ensure that cyber safety sessions continue for our students throughout the year. It was pleasing to see so many parents join the online parent sessions, it is important to remain current with Cyber Safety issues.

eSafety Commmissioner

The eSafety Commissioners website is a great place for you to refer to; https://www.esafety.gov.au/

The have a tab especially for parents, you

can download resources, read about the big issues in cyber safety and join free webinars.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

-eSafety's parent guide to popular apps is an upcoming webinar is will be offered on Monday 16th August 12.30pm and Tuesday 31st August 7.30pm.

Connecting to the schools wifi

If your child becomes disconnected from the wifi at school or if you purchase a new iPad, you will need to contact the office to get another copy of your child's WPPS Mosyle Manager Form. This form will allow you to reconnect the iPad from home, with easy step by step instructions.

Current COVID requirements based on advice from the Victorian Chief Health Office

The Department of Education provides us with an updated Operations manual in response to the latest advice.

If you are entering any of the school buildings you must sign in using the QR code and also sign the sign in book located at the office.

Stay home when unwell

The most important action school communities can take to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, is to ensure that any unwell staff and students remain at home and get tested, even with the mildest of symptoms.

Adele Brice

Assistant Principal