Student Free Curriculum Day – Friday 28 August 2020

There will be no remote student learning classes or input from teachers on this day to facilitate staff Professional Development.

Note: Remote Learning Packs will still be available for pick up!

Students of essential workers who require care will need to book in with our out of hours care provider Their Care www.theircare.com.au for their Pupil Free Day program.

We had also previously scheduled a student free curriculum day on the last day of term 3, Friday 18 September, this will now be deferred to the beginning of Term 4.

Students will return for Term 4 on Tuesday 6 October.

Planning for 2021

Please be sure to submit the Student Enrolment 2021 Form sent out last week to assist us to confirm the upcoming years enrolment numbers. To be submitted no later than Friday, 4th September 2020.

To withdraw enrolment prior to commencing the 2021 school year, notice must be provided to the College by no later than the first week of Term 4. If this does not occur, a full term’s fees will be charged (equivalent to 10 weeks). Notice must be provided in writing to registrar@wyndhamcc.vic.edu.au. An exit form will be sent to you to complete should you advise your child is not returning in 2021.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3vSFAt0gFUucOckCz06WsOaVKlOM0YtAo3nXrX11QplURVZGNzUyR0tOOEpaMDJVRkhMNlJCNkMzSS4u

Please also be mindful if you have younger children looking to commence at WCC in the future to complete an enrolment enquiry form to have them on our radar for our future projections.

https://www.wyndhamcc.vic.edu.au/enrolment-enquiry/

Rebecca Dadhwal - Registrar

Gateways opportunity

Wyndham Christian College has been proud to nominate and send student participants to various GATEWAYS programs in the past. During this season of remote learning they are providing opportunities for students in Grades 1-6 to participate in online programs. These programs are currently accessible for enrolment directly by parents and facilitated via Zoom. They are completely optional and do incur a cost depending on the program selected.

Parents need to arrange to enrol, pay and assist to facilitate their child to take advantage of these opportunities directly with GATEWAYS.

You can find further information online here: https://www.gateways.edu.au/programs/festivals/how-to-apply

Alternatively please contact GATEWAYS directly: Email: info@gateways.edu.au Phone: 03 9894 2116

Parent Volunteer Hours

We love having many hands on deck and including our wider school community in our activities. However, in light of the challenges we are all facing with COVID, the College has recognised that many families will be unable to complete the Parent Volunteer Hours for this year by 30 November 2020. Therefore, we have decided to give all existing families another year, until 30 November 2021, to complete the 10 hours and receive a credit of $350. This means that existing families will not be charged an additional $350 for PV hours in January 2021.

If your family has already completed the 10 hours this year, this will already have been credited back to you on your FACTS account and you will not be required to complete this again in 2021. You are still encouraged to participate in opportunities as they arise if you wish.

As an existing family, should you have another child/sibling entering the College, you will not be charged at the start of next year as PV Hours are calculated per family not per child.

All new families to WCC will be charged the PV Hours in January 2021 and will have one year to complete the volunteer hours, until 30 November 2021.

WCC Care Fund - contributions

The WCC-CARE Fund has been established to assist families in our Wyndham Christian College community who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus, many through loss of employment and/or business. A number of our families are now facing extremely difficult times and are feeling heartbroken by the thought of potentially needing to withdraw their children from the school.

We are asking those amongst our Wyndham community who are financially able, to donate to this cause. All donations to our scholarship fund will be carefully allocated to Wyndham families who have been directly financially impacted by the Coronavirus to assist with school fees. Ongoing or one-off donations toward WCC-CARE scholarships are not tax deductible, but are potentially life changing. You can join us by directly depositing a donation in to the College bank details below.

ACCOUNT NAME: Wyndham Christian College BSB: 063-182

Account No: 11500769

Reference: “WCCCARE & NAME” e.g. ‘WCCCARECliffe’

Let’s demonstrate love in action within our community.

Resources for families during Remote Learning

Wyndham Christian College and Wyndham City Libraries are working together to provide free eMemberships to all students.

What are eMemberships? eMemberships allow students to access Wyndham City Libraries’ online books, audiobooks, study help services, educational games and movie streaming for free.

How do eMemberships work? Once your child has completed the sign-up process, their membership number and password will provide access to the Library’s online resources. This eMembership will be valid for 3 years.

When will my child receive an eMembership? Wyndham City Library staff will be providing step by step guidelines showing how to sign up and use our online resources.

like your child or any member of your family to have a library card, please visit your local library and speak to our friendly staff, once our

Benefits of eMemberships include:

Encyclopaedia Britannica easy to use, and easy to find trusted information for all ages
eBooks, eAudiobooks and Video of school texts and recreational reading
Literacy planet This highly motivational learning platform covers key aspects of the English curriculum and supports students of all ages and abilities to develop and improve their English literacy skills.

Plus, many more online free educational and learning resources and Apps.

For any further assistance regarding eMemberships, please email Riki.Marlow@wyndham.vic.gov.au. Wyndham City Library staff remain on call to answer any questions you may have between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday on 8734 2600 or email: libraryadmin@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Health Curriculum accessible by parents during remote learning period.

https://www.lifeeducation.org.au/parents/

Australian Dental Health Van - visiting in Term 3

The Dental Health Van was booked to be visiting Wyndham Christian college from Monday 10 August 2020 to provide dental check ups and treatment for students. This service has been postponed due to Covid19 and Stage 4 Restrictions. We will continue to keep you up to date as to when this may be rescheduled. ADHV may also contact you directly if you have already submitted a form to request an appointment.

School Banking Update

Currently school banking will remain on hold due to Covid19 restrictions and remote learning during Term 3. Will will keep you up to date when this looks to resume.

TheirCare

Information and bookings can be made directly with Theircare on the website: https://theircare.com.au/

This service is provided on school days from 6.30am - 8.30 am and 3.10 pm - 6.30 pm. This program is fully accredited by the government and access to government rebates applies on fees. Parents/ guardians can enrol their primary aged children as either a permanent or casual booking. Subject to booking conditions and approval due to Covid19 Stage 4 Restrictions.

From the students

From Grade 5 - Microstory: A different world, living in lockdown

From Students participating in Remote Learning on site