Lamont Book Fair update

I would like to send out a great big thank you to all the families who attended our Lamont Book Fair. I love meeting the families of some of our keenest readers. It is wonderful to see that reading and quality books are such an important part of our school community.

You purchased $1000 (yes, exactly, $1000!) worth of books. As the book fair is a fundraiser, these sales earn new books for our library.

Thank you again.

Ms Cathy

Librarian

Arriving on time

Being on time to school means that children can be part of the morning routine. This includes teacher and peer welcomes and greetings. Morning greetings help students feel connected to the school and add a sense of belonging. Being late means missing important information about the day and learning time during the 2-hour Literacy/Numeracy block.

Leaving Early

At DPWPS we also have a large proportion of children who leaving school throughout the day for appointments and ask that where possible if parents and guardians could please book appointments for 3:00 pm onwards where possible. Otherwise, please ensure that children return to school once the appointment is finished. Reminder that on Friday afternoons we have our whole school assembly, so if you need to collect your child/ren early please do so before 2:45pm as it is hard to collect student during assembly.

Unexplained Absences

Clink the links below for important information regarding unexplained absences.

It is important to contact the school office if your child/ren are not attending school. Parent/Guardians will receive a SMS message to their mobile phone at 9:30am if their child has an unexplained absence on that day. Parent/Guardians are able to add an absence note themselves using the Compass app.

If you have any issues logging onto the Compass app or would like to learn how to add a absence note, please contact the school office.

Foundation Enrolments 2023

Enrolments for Foundation 2023 students are now open.

For more information, log onto our school website or contact the office.

Academy Uniforms

Below is the link to our new uniform supplier Academy Uniforms, along with a uniform price list. Our school uniform can now be purchased from Academy Uniform in Derrimut.

Canteen

The canteen is open for lunch orders on Wednesday-Friday. The canteen is also open for counter sales at recess time ONLY.

Orders can be made through the QKR app or in a brown paper bag with the students full name, grade and order with correct money enclosed.

(Please note: The QKR app closes at 8:30am. No orders can be placed after this time.)

The full item list is available below. (Canteen price list updated 14.06.2022)

Tissues

It would be appreciated if each child could bring a box of tissues for their classroom each term. We thank you for your kind donation.

Wonder Whites Recycling Rewards

Click on the link below for more information. Please keep collecting your bread bags!

Masks & RAT tests

RAT testing will continue in Term 2. From week 6, you only need to test your child if they have symptoms or a close contact. Please contact the office if your child/ren become a close contact or if they test positive to Covid.

Mask wearing is recommended but not compulsory for staff and students.

School Hats

All students will be required to wear a school hat when outdoors between the 1st of September until the 29th of April (1st week of Term 2 2022). During May-August we still encourage the students to wear their hats when outdoors but it is not compulsory.

School hats are available from Academy Uniforms. Please ensure your child's name is clearly written on their.

DPW Communication & Learning Apps

Please click on the link below to access our Communication & Learning apps which are available for families to download and use. Staff at DPW will use these apps to communicate with our families.

The Principal, Assistant Principals and Administration staff use the Compass app as their way of communicating with families, sending out important information daily/weekly . Parents/Guardians can access their child/rens school reports on Compass.

If you are having any issues with your Compass app or log in details, please contact the school office on 9363 3519.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast club runs everyday except Wednesdays. Students need to wait at the front gate at 8:30am and a staff member will come and collect them.

Deer Park West Primary School Newsletter

Empowered to Learn, Empowered to Grow, Empowered to Lead

Issue 16 · 09 Jun 2022

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