Woady Yaloak Primary School Weekly Bulletin, Friday 29th May

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Acting Principal’s Update

This week’s bulletin is shorter than usual, as I was in Melbourne yesterday attending the Victorian Principals Conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre, and will be spending today with Jacqui and Chris completing my final day of EMU Intervention training at Monash University in Clayton. With Stephen attending the forum today, Jamie is the contact person if required.

CPIE TRAINING

The Cultural Perspectives in Education (CPIE) training will be held next Friday at the Smythesdale Campus.

This professional learning supports staff to deepen their understanding of cultural perspectives and strengthen culturally responsive practice across our school. The session is designed to further enhance inclusive, respectful and supportive learning environments that positively impact student wellbeing, engagement and achievement. CPIE aligns with the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes, particularly the priority of ‘Positive Climate for Learning’.

This training is an important opportunity for staff across Woady Yaloak Primary School to engage in shared learning and continue building consistent, culturally responsive practice across all campuses.

I would like to thank Lauren for coordinating this session for us all. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

PRINCIPAL FORUM

The conference theme, “Leading Together for Excellence and Equity,” focuses on strengthening collective leadership across the system to improve outcomes for all students. It highlights the importance of collaboration, evidence-informed practice, and shared responsibility in driving excellence and equity in schools within a rapidly changing educational landscape.

The keynote program features leading voices in education, leadership and performance, including Dr Nathaniel Swain, Professor Simon Breakspear, Lisa Alexander and Carl Hendrick. Together, they bring expertise spanning the science of learning, high-impact teaching and curriculum design, elite performance and team culture, and evidence-informed school improvement. Across their presentations, they will explore how schools can strengthen teaching practice, build high-performing teams, and apply research and practice to improve student outcomes in a complex and evolving educational context.

Stephen and I have also registered for various workshops, where I am sure we will bring our learning back to the leadership team and wider staff body.

I hope everyone has a great!

NEWSLETTER FORMAT

We have received positive feedback regarding our new newsletter format. Over the remainder of the term, both the admin team and school leadership will continue to reflect on the distribution and publishing process to further refine our approach.

It is important to note the following updates:

• The Woady Newsletter will now be distributed on even weeks each term.
• All items for inclusion in the newsletter must be recorded in the shared Google Doc by Campus Heads no later than 4.00pm on the Monday prior to distribution.
• The newsletter will be distributed at approximately 1.00pm.

Thanks for reading and enjoy the weekend

WHAT AND WHERE……

Last one before we reveal the answers…….. What is this is where is it found?????? Dont forget to bring your answers next Friday. There will be an entry slip and slideshow to review the locations. Chocolate will be a prize!!!!

Thanks for reading

Eamon

What is happening around the school

CPIE TRAINING

Next Friday, staff we be partaking in Cultural Perspectives in Education Training (CPIE).

For this day to run smoothly, can we aim to be at school by 8:50am so that we can start on time, at 9am.

All staff are required to bring their phones to sign in via a QR code, and to complete Slido questions throughout the day.

It is also recommended that you bring a pen to jot down any notes from the presentation.

If anyone would like to do some pre-CPIE work (optional), you can watch Occupation Native: Watch Occupation: Native | Stream free on SBS On Demand

You need to sign in to SBS.

If you have any questions regarding the day, please reach out to Lauren.

ES Positions

We are fortunate to be in a position to offer four more fixed term ES positions. The successful applicants will commence on the first day or Term 3 and the contract ends at the end of the school year. They are 25 hours per week.

They will most likely be placed at RC – Foundation, 1/2 EF at RC, then shared across Scarsdale and one shared across SV – but mainly in Junior class.

Chris J will chair the process with Stephen and Jacqui on the panel.

SSGs

Thank you to staff for booking in SSGs. Diaries are filling fast so please aim to get these booked in ASAP. We may need to do some early next term which will be fine.

Please have a plan to update IEPs prior to or shortly after the meeting.

Compass Reports

Can all classroom teaching staff please download a student from their class report and check the front cover only has Eamon (Acting Principal) and your name (Teacher). If you also scroll down to see that the allocated teacher is in the correct area including specialist. If you have not put a dot progression in, your name will not appear.

If something doesn’t seem right, please email me.

Thanks,

Chris J

WHOLE SCHOOL/CAMPUS DANCE CONCERT TERM 3, WEEK 7

The specialist team have finalised the details for the dance concert that is held at campus level.

THEME: Children Movies – pick a song from a well known children movie and perform a dance

Each specialist class will choregraph one song and each classroom teacher will choregraph a song.

You can liase with the specialist teacher to do the same movie or you can go your own way.

Each class has a budget of $150 to spend on props/costume etc.

The dates for each campus are:

Snake Valley Monday 24th August – 2:30-3:30pm

Ross Creek Tuesday 25th August – 2-3:30pm

Scarsdale Thursday 27th August – 2:30 – 3:30pm

Smythesdale Monday 24th August – 2:30 – 3:30pm

The specialist teacher will run the afternoon.

Campus Heads will help advertise and will support student leaders creating posters.

Can all teachers put the song/movie into their class spot on the spreadsheet below. No double ups at campus level.

https://eduvic.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/eduvic-wyps-staff/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B8BFDCD6C-168B-4E03-A233-8094A90E3925%7D&file=Dance%20and%20Movie%20List.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=trueIf you have any questions, talk with your campus specialist teacher.

Thanks,

Chris J

ALLYJANE TIMETABLE FOR WEEK 7

Monday – Scarsdale

Tuesday – Smythesdale

Wednesday – Snake Valley

Thursday – Ross Creek

Friday – Ross Creek

NEW SPECIALIST TIMETABLE

We have an updated Term 2 Specialist timetable beginning on Monday 25th May. The changes on the new timetable are for Ross Creek. Please find the newest version of the specialist timetable here: https://eduvic.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/eduvic-wyps-staff/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B275FEA47-4196-400A-B67C-B52EF69BEE11%7D&file=Term%202%20Specialists%20Version%203%20Timetable.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true

Professional Development

Upcoming Dates

Friday 29th May- Division Soccer

Wednesday 3rd June- Wellbeing Wednesday

Friday 5th June- CPIE Training

Monday 8th June- King’s Birthday Public Holiday

Friday 12th June- Division Netball

Wednesday 24th June- School Review- Preperation Meeting (Smythesdale)

Friday 19th June- Staff function

Friday 26th June- End of term 2.

Education State Updates

Reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases

Some areas in regional northern Victoria are experiencing a longer mosquito season this year due to recent flooding.

Mosquito bites can spread illnesses such as Japanese encephalitis. To help protect Victorians over the coming months, more people will be eligible for a free Japanese encephalitis vaccination.

Please share this article with your staff, and use template text for parents and carers, to let them know about:

• free Japanese encephalitis vaccines for eligible Victorians

• how they can help prevent mosquito bites.

Free Japanese encephalitis vaccines

Japanese encephalitis virus is a rare but potentially serious infection. Free vaccination is available for:

• people aged 2 months or older who live or work in eligible high-risk local government areas in Victoria

• until Friday 31 July 2026, people who plan to visit high-risk areas in Victoria or interstate for outdoor recreation.

For more information, including lists of high-risk areas, refer to the Department of Health’s Japanese encephalitis webpage. 

How to help prevent mosquito bites

To help protect against mosquito bites, students and staff can: 

• cover up as much as possible with long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing 

• use mosquito repellent that contains picaridin or DEET on all exposed skin 

• limit outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are active.

Where possible, schools can also reduce the risk of mosquito bites by: 

• removing any stagnant water to reduce mosquito breeding 

• sealing any rainwater tanks or water-storage devices 

• preventing mosquitoes from entering school buildings by: 

  • repairing holes in flyscreens 

  • using knockdown sprays or electronic zappers 

• cleaning guttering and storm water pits 

• if camping, ensuring tents are properly fitted with mosquito netting.

When you notice a lot of mosquito activity, close windows and doors that do not have flyscreens, and use air purifiers. When the mosquito activity is reduced, consider re-opening doors and windows. 

Staff or students who are worried about their health should visit their doctor or phone Nurse-on-Call: 1300 606 024 (available 24 hours). 

OHS / Staff Wellbeing Updates

FIRST AID TRAINING

Staff will be able to complete their first aid training with Vitality First Aid solutions on Tuesday 18th August from 4pm-6pm at our Smythesdale campus. This training will be provided to all staff who would like to get their first aid certificate. This is in the meeting schedule for week 6 of term 3 for a face-to-face training session. Prior to this, staff will be required to complete the online component of the course. Teaching staff have been allocated Tuesday 11th August meeting time to complete the online component of the course.

Education Support staff are welcome to attend the evening to complete the course. Time will be allocated by Campus Heads to Education Support staff to complete the online component during work hours.

Could ALL STAFF who would like to complete the training please fill in the following document with your name and email address by Thursday 28th May.

https://eduvic.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/sites/eduvic-wyps-staff/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BE5091B1A-F160-402A-8DB4-C60EF6D6F5CE%7D&file=First%20aid%20training.xlsx&action=default&mobileredirect=true

GAS HEATERS

A reminder to all staff, that heaters / split systems must be turned off at the end of the day and there is to be nothing stored on top of heaters. Please include turning off heaters in the end of day lock up procedures.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

The dates for our emergency drills for this year are:

Term 2 Gas leak (internal) drill (evacuate to off site or furthest point from building):

Week 6- Wednesday 27th May

Term 3 Lockdown drill (outside to Shelter In Place):

Week 6- Wednesday 19th August

Term 4 Internal electrical fire (inside to external assembly point) Conducted with no electronics.:

Thursday 12th November

Snake Valley has organised the Term 2 Social event.

We will be going to The Market Hotel for Dinner on Friday 19th June at 6pm. If you would like to attend, please fill in your information by Friday June 5th on the following document: https://eduvic.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/eduvic-wyps-staff/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B375F2DAE-6E45-4F12-BE98-CBFA4D1DC910%7D&file=Term%202%20function.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true

To see the menu and to pre-order your meal, go to: https://www.markethotel.com.au/menu

If you have any questions, please speak to any of the Snake Valley staff.