Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope everybody enjoyed a very relaxing long weekend which included the Melbourne Cup Day holiday. Staff members were busy report writing on Monday and were able to do this from home. It’s a hectic time of year with many events happening across the school and the campuses. The plans for 2020 are well under way with the Learning Centre Information Nights scheduled later on in November so please come along.

We were delighted to see so many parents come along to the Arts Festival which was held last Wednesday. It was a fantastic occasion and the student work that was exhibited was quite amazing. Councillor Heather Marcus opened the Art Exhibition and she was extremely complimentary to the students about their art pieces. There were also musical performances and performing arts videos and a chance to work with the Polyglots in a voice lab. A big thank you to Andrew Knox and the Specialist Team for all their hard work in organising the event.

The prep transition playgroup has been happening this month and we’ve been excited to meet our new preps for next year. This is a great orientation opportunity for new parents and their children and enables staff (teachers and Allied Health) to familiarize themselves with the students and also provide support to the parents. Thanks Amy Byrne for organising this.

The iPad sell off is almost finished. If your child’s iPad has recently been upgraded you have the option of purchasing the old one for $100. Eligible parents will already have received a letter regarding this and when the process is completed we may have iPads for general sale. Please be aware of the conditions of sale. Payments must be made at the school office on the main campus.

As of 2020 the Department of Education and Training has advised schools of a new policy regarding the use of mobile phones at schools by students. Mobile phones will be banned from usage in classrooms and in the playgrounds in an effort to curb cyber bullying and assist with cyber safety. We will be complying with this policy and have received funding from DET to purchase secure storage for the phones.

The intensive swimming program for this campus has finished and thank you to all the parents who come along to assist with this program. Although the lessons

are group lessons the large number of additional people in the water made more 1:1 more possible and certainly helped with skill acquisition. Thanks Kacey Dixon for organising the program.

Next week we have students in years 11 and 12 heading to Queensland on camp. A big thank you to the staff who are supporting them. It will be a great adventure and takes a lot of organisation.

Marie Hayes, Principal

Principal’s Newsletter 8th November 2019

20 December last day term 4 early dismissal at 1pm

Specialist TeamLast week the Visual Arts Festival was held at Warringa Park and was a huge success. Over 220 members of the school community attended the evening of music and art and craft celebrations. Many visited earlier in the day to see musical performances by Early and Middle Years students in Norma’s music room and outside the hall.

This week is a short week with swimming finishing up on Friday. Thank you to Kacey for her organization and everyone who made it a huge success for our students

Have a great weekend, from the Specialist Team.

Welcome to Naomi, our Psychologist Naomi is a qualified psychologist who is passionate about working with children and their families to empower them with the skills and confidence to create positive change for themselves. She strongly believes that everyone has the capacity to change when they receive the benefits of positive support, co-operation and collaboration with the individual’s family, carers and teachers.

She has worked with primary school aged children and their families in a variety of settings and is passionate about assisting children to reach their full potential. Critical to Naomi’s work is creating a safe and secure space and building a relationship with the children and families she is working with based on mutual respect, understanding and most of all trust.

Naomi works with children and their families affected by; depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, poor confidence as well as family dynamic concerns, with the underlying belief that every behavior is a form of communication. Naomi strives to create a learning environment for children where they can feel safe to truly express who they in all facets of themselves, academically, socially and emotionally.

Naomi is available to see students at Warringa Park School,

main campus, once students have visited their GP for a Mental Health Care Plan. Please contact Rosie in the Wellbeing team on 9749 5774 to discuss this further.

Warringa Park PS-Cayleys Rd Campus 18th & 19th November 2019

MIDDLE YEARS

I N F O R M A T I O N E V E N I N GY o u r s o n / d a u g h t e r w i l l b e p a r t o f t h e   Middle Y e a r s

L e a r n i n g C e n t r e i n 2 0 2 0 .

W e w o u l d l i k e t o i n v i t e y o u t o a t t e n d a p a r e n t i n f o r m a t i o n e v e n i n g .

Y o u w i l l h a v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o s e e s o m e o f t h e c l a s s r o o m s , m e e t t h e t e a c h e r s a n d h e a r a b o u t t h e p r o g r a m s t h a t a r e b e i n g r u n in the Middle Years Learning Centre .

WEDNESDAY 20 T H N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 , 6 - 7 P M .MULTIMEDIA CENTRE,

WARRINGA PARK MAIN CAMPUS

Lions Club of Melbourne Markets is proud to host International Entertainment’s

2019 ‘WORLD FESTIVAL OF MAGIC’

The ‘World Festival of Magic’ provides children with an opportunity to experience world-class live entertainment in an inclusive, accessible & safe environment where they feel welcomed and free to be themselves. Audiences will be amazed by cutting edge, large scale illusions and intimate close-up magic by world-renowned magician, Michael Boyd. ‘World Festival of Magic’ is a unique and creative live theatre production, suitable for all ages and fun for the whole family. Thanks to our 2019 supporters, show tickets are complimentary for children & families who have faced difficulties or disadvantage in recent times, including but not limited to children with disabilities, Autism, severe and chronic illnesses, in foster-care or with low socio-economic status. *Tickets for parents, siblings, carers, teachers, etc. are also complimentary. We hope it provides a wonderful day of respite & fun.

DATE: SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2019 SHOW TIMES: 11.00 AM & 2.00 PM VENUE: MELBOURNE EXHIBITION & CONVENTION CENTRE (Plenary Hall)

1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006 The show runs for approximately 90 minutes including interval

http://www.worldfestivalofmagic.com.au/ ______________________________________________________________________________________

HOW TO BOOK TICKETS Email Meredith Newman: meredithnewman@showintent.com.au | Alternatively, you can call or SMS 0476-589-799 TERMS & CONDITIONS (Important Information below, please read carefully) • One ticket per person is required for entry. *Excluding babies on laps • Tickets are sent via Australia Post only. Postage will take approximately 2-5 business days to reach you.

• Tickets book out fast. Please book your tickets ASAP as availability is not guaranteed Closing date for final ticket orders is Monday 2nd December 2019

Date Time #tickets

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2019

11:00am

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2019

2:00pm

SCHOOL/ORGNAME:_________________________________________________________________________ CONTACTNAME:____________________________________________________________________________ POSTAL ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________ POSTCODE: ______________ PH/MOB: _____________________________________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________________________

26-30 August

Message from Nurses Nicole and MarieSchool Dental Program: School Dental will be setting up their Dental Van at our School for the above dates. School Dental operates under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which is a child dental program that provides eligible children and teenagers aged between 2 and 17 with up to $1000 for basic dental services, capped over two consecutive calendar years.

School DentistThe School Dentist will be setting up their Dental Van at BRC and CRC for the below dates. The School Dentist operates under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which is a child dental program that provides eligible children and teenagers aged between 2 and 17 with up to $1000 for basic dental services, capped over two consecutive calendar year. BRC 7-8 November 2019CRC 18-19 November 2019

Epilepsy Plans: Please ensure Epilepsy plans are taken to your next Neurologist appointment and signed by the neurologist and yourselves. We like to keep these plans as current and relevant as possible. If any student has a recent seizure please contact me, so I can update their plans.

Asthma Plans: With winter upon us, please ensure your student has a current Asthma Plan. New Asthma Action Plans can be obtained from the First Aid Room or your doctor. Medication: As per school policy we ask parents to commence all new medication over the weekend or holidays. So this can be closely monitored for any possible allergic reactions or side effects. We appreciate your cooperation regarding this. If you have any questions regarding medication or need your child to take medication at school please contact me.

Please note:• All medication needs to be in the original packaging with child’s name, dose and time on the box.• If medication is being transported in students bags please contact the school as soon as possible, so we can remove the medication. Chaperones can secure school bags whilst on the bus but must not be used as a courier. • If at all possible directly handing over the medication at reception or myself would be appreciated.

Donations: We would like to request donations of track pants, shorts Long Sleeve T-Shirts and T-shirts of all sizes. Many of our students do require additional clothing through the day. Please be mindful of this and pack additional clothes for your student.

If your student does come home with additional clothes please wash and return to the school, so that other students can benefit.

With much appreciation, Nurse Marie & Nurse Nicole

As the weather warms it’s time to revisit our SunSmart policy and to be diligent in ensuring our students have their hats and that sunscreen is applied. An extract of the school’s policy is as follows:

Clothing• Sun protective clothing is included in our school uniform/dress code. • School clothing is cool, loose fitting and made of densely woven fabric It includes shirts with collars and elbow length sleeves, longer style dresses and shorts and rash vests or t-shirts for outdoor swimming.

Hats• Students will be required to wear Cancer Council approved close-weave broad brimmed hats (at least 6 cm rigid brim) from the beginning of September to the end of April whenever they are outside.

SunscreenSchools should encourage and remind students and staff to:• Apply SPF 30 (or higher) broad spectrum, water – resistant sunscreen• Apply a generous amount to clean, dry skin at least 20 minutes before going outdoors• Re-apply sunscreen every two hours (whether or not the label tells you to do this) or more often when sweating or swimming• Check and follow the use – by date stated on the packaging• Store sunscreen below 30C• Do not rely on sunscreen alone as it does not provide full protection – combine with other sun protection measures• Develop strategies that remind students to apply sunscreen before going outdoors (e.g. reminder notices, sunscreen monitors, sunscreen buddies, sunscreen stations near entry and exit points)

Parent/Carer responsibility

Parents/carers are required to ensure their child attends school every day and have an obligation to contact the school to notify the school of their child’s absence.

 

School Attendance Everyday Counts - Going to school every day is the single most important part of your child’s education. Students learn new things at school every day. Attending and participating in school will help your child develop.

School The school is required to contact parents/carers as soon as practicable on the same day of an unexplained student absences.

In Process soon Student/Class rewards for improved attendance.

Information Dept of Education website, attendance info for parents and everyday counts website. Check our newsletter for attendance updates.

NOTIFY Your child is absent -

Contact school by phone, seesaw, WPS App

1INFORM SCHOOL

Change of contact details

Family Holiday dates

Any new information regarding attendance of

your child

2 SUPPORT Please contact -

Teacher/Leadership/Wellbeing Team

3

There is no safe number of days for missing school and each day a student

misses puts them behind, and can affect their

educational outcomes.

T U E S D A Y 2 6 T H N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 , 6 - 7 P M . 1 0 C A Y L E Y S R O A D , W E R R I B E E S O U T H

M U L T I P U R P O S E R O O M

C A Y L E Y S R O A D

I N F O R M A T I O N E V E N I N G Y o u r s o n / d a u g h t e r w i l l b e p a r t o f t h e   L a t e r Y e a r s

L e a r n i n g C e n t r e i n 2 0 2 0 .  

W e w o u l d l i k e t o i n v i t e y o u t o a t t e n d a p a r e n t i n f o r m a t i o n e v e n i n g .

Y o u w i l l h a v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o s e e s o m e o f t h e c l a s s r o o m s , m e e t t h e t e a c h e r s a n d h e a r a b o u t t h e

p r o g r a m s t h a t a r e b e i n g r u n a t C a y l e y s R o a d C a m p u s .

W E D N E S D A Y 2 O T H N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 , 6 - 7 P M . 5 5 - 6 5 B E T H A N Y R O A D , H O P P E R S C R O S S I N G

W O R K R O O M

B E T H A N Y R O A D

I N F O R M A T I O N E V E N I N G

Y o u r s o n / d a u g h t e r w i l l b e p a r t o f t h e   L a t e r Y e a r s L e a r n i n g C e n t r e i n 2 0 2 0 .  

W e w o u l d l i k e t o i n v i t e y o u t o a t t e n d a p a r e n t e v e n i n g

r e g a r d i n g i n f o r m a t i o n f o r s t u d e n t s i n y e a r s 7 - 1 2 . Y o u w i l l h a v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o s e e s o m e o f t h e c l a s s r o o m s ,

m e e t t h e t e a c h e r s a n d h e a r a b o u t t h e p r o g r a m s t h a t a r e b e i n g r u n a t   B e t h a n y R o a d C a m p u s .

Are you the parent of a child with disability? ACD Coffee and Chat sessions give you an opportunity to connect with other parents in a welcoming environment, where everyone has lived experience of raising a child with disability.

• Find out information about the NDIS such as knowing how to receive funding for 'respite' and preparing for a plan review Looking at what has working and what may need to change and setting new goals.

• Chat about what evidence you may need to take to a meeting.

• Discover local supports

ACD Coffee and Chat sessions are organised by the Association for Children with a Disability (ACD) and run by an ACD facilitator who is also the parent of a child or young person with disability.

ACD Coffee and Chat NDIS and 'respite'Preparing for a plan review.

WHEN Friday, 15th November, 2019,

10.00am-11:30am

Includes morning tea

WHERE Warringa Park School, 81-85 Warringa Cres, Hoppers Crossing

FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information contact Kylee or Jenny at ACD educate@acd.org.au

“Finding out about a lot of things I did not know about – the meetings were great and I hope there will be more.” - Parent

“Just knowing that others understand what our life can be like is so good.” - Parent

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE AUTISM?

How Early Days can help: Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family members of children 0-6 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis or are going through the assessment and diagnosis process.

What this workshop offers: Understanding play, social learning

Strategies to scaffold and encourage play and social learning

More about Early Days workshops Free to attend

Held in small groups of 4-15 and gives you an opportunity to meet other parents

Light refreshments provided

Childcare is NOT provided

Encouraging Interaction: through play and social learning

A workshop for parents

Date: Friday 15th November Time: 1.30—4.30pm Venue: Arndell Park Community Centre 29-49 Federation Blvd Truganina

It is highly recommended you attend the ‘”My Child and Autism” workshop prior to attending this workshop.

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

To register:

www. Amaze.org.au/early days

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RICHMOND 21 & 22 NOVEMBER 2019

Is there a better way? This workshop program has been running since 2013 to assist families and their supporters, to use a ‘Positive Behaviour Support’ approach when responding to people with disability whose behaviour can cause us stress or concern. Would you like to learn more about:

• Why some people do things which can be harmful to themselves, others or to property, or which make it hard to include them?

• What current research says are more effective ways to respond? • Why there are many different approaches to behaviour and how to decide what’s best for the

person you love or support? • How families and services can get on the same page? During the ‘Is There a Better Way?’ program we will explore:

• What is challenging behaviour? • What does the research say are the most common drivers for behaviour, and how can we use

this knowledge to help the people we support? • Which teaching methods work best? • How can we understand and support communication? • What is restrictive practice and how can we make better decisions about how it is used? • What does a good behaviour plan look like, and how can we make plans which set us up for

better long term outcomes? Note: Ideally if as many people involved in supporting the person can attend together. This program includes online learning and discussion before and after each workshop session. You will have the chance to make some plans to try out and to get support to reflect on the strategies you choose.

RICHMOND 20 NOVEMBER 2019

Understanding Challenging Behaviour

We all engage in behaviour that challenges others at times, however, behaviour is challenging when it becomes harmful or significantly impacts day-to-day life. Understanding Challenging Behaviour can help by providing information and awareness about different ways to support someone to meet their needs, lessening their necessity to behave in challenging ways. Would you like to learn more about: ✓ Why someone you love is behaving in challenging ways, and ✓ What to do if the behaviour is putting themselves or others at risk In this workshop we will explore: ✓ Common myths about challenging behaviour ✓ Why people behave in challenging ways ✓ What is Positive Behaviour Support ✓ Understanding each other when challeng-

ing behaviour is in the way ✓ What effective behaviour support plans

look like This informative and interactive workshop in-cludes the latest information about behaviour, and practical learnings from families about the different ways of understanding and thinking which are most likely to have lasting results. Participants also receive a copy of ‘What is your child’s Challenging Behaviour trying to tell you’? (endorsed by Maggie Dent) or ‘I am trying to tell you something’ (Adult guide).

WARRINGA PARK SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Family and friends welcome

Monday 18th November - Friday 22nd November

9am —3pm

Room 37

Payment for books

cash, cheque (payable to Warringa Park) or credit card

Arts Festival

Cayleys Road Music NewsAfter a year of exploring sounds and learning about recycling, up-cycling, and where young people like to hang out, we at Cayleys Road have finished the year of 25 songs!

Each year we collect our songs that have been recorded in a studio setting and present them to the world as a CD under the band name RADIO ON. However with 25 tracks, there is talk of having two releases this year - an album of pop songs and an EP of sound experiments and explorations.

This week students are voting on what they think the album should be called, but the album artwork has been decided! This colourful drawing made by Kieren has been a popular choice and we can’t wait to see it on the album artwork.

This year we have also written a few songs about what we have been learning in Respectful Relationships sessions. These songs about consent, gender identity, and regulating our emotions have turned out very well, and we look forward to sharing them with you.

Stay tuned to hear what we are calling our CDs, and how you can listen to them online.

Ben Butcher

2019 School Year:Term 4: 7th October - 20th December11 Nov: School Council meets, Health and PE week, CRC Health & Wellbeing activities14 Nov: Special Activity Day Main Campus20 Nov: WPS & BRC information nights21 Nov: CRC Night Market 22 Nov: White Ribbon Day26 Nov: Information Night - Cayleys Road3 Dec: International Day of People with a Disability6 Dec: Year 12 Graduation, Whole school transition morning9 Dec: School Council meets13 Dec: Year 10 Formal20 Dec: EY and MY assemblies, 1pm early dismissal

Dates for the Diary

WPS is committed to the wellbeing of all students in a child safe environment