NEWS | From the Principal
Principal's Report - Winters Flat Primary School
Welcome Back BBQ
It was fantastic to see such a great turnout and wonderful atmosphere at our Welcome Back BBQ. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success. A special thank you to our volunteers, including the dedicated members of the Community Engagement Sub-Committee. A particular shout-out to Kirsty for her outstanding work in organising the sausages and all the little details that made the BBQ run so smoothly. It’s events like these that really help to build a strong sense of community within our school.
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NAPLAN
We would like to remind parents and carers that the NAPLAN testing for Grade 3 and Grade 5 students will take place on Wednesday, 12th March (Reading and Writing) and Thursday, 13th March (Conventions of Language and Numeracy). NAPLAN will be undertaken digitally via a lock-down browser, with the exception of Grade 3 Writing, which will still be done on paper. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding NAPLAN.
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Chewton PS Relocation
As previously communicated, Chewton Primary School students will be relocating to Winters Flat Primary School on days of Extreme Fire Danger in the Mount Alexander Local Government Area (LGA). It has been encouraging to see our students being so inclusive and showing ‘Care for Others’ for the Chewton PS students during recess and lunch breaks. We will continue to inform you ahead of time when Chewton PS will be joining us here at Winters Flat.
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School Council
Thank you to all of the parents who have nominated for School Council. We have received the same number of nominations as we have vacancies, so a ballot will not be required. I will be in touch with those people who nominated and look forward to announcing the new School Council following the AGM.
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Curriculum Day – Monday 24th March
As communicated earlier this week, School Council have approved a Curriculum Day on Monday 24th March 2025. Students will not be required at school on this day.
Unfortunately, I have had notification from OSHClub that they will not be able to provide full day care on this day.
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Meet and Greet Interviews
This is an opportunity for parents and carers to provide information to teachers about their children that they may not know about and how they have settled into the term. Children are welcome to attend. Bookings via Xuno or contact your child’s teacher if booked out.
Tuesday 25th March - 3/4C and 5/6B - 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 26th March - P/1J, 1/2A and 2/3H - 3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Happy Birthday to the following people …
Jude E - 11 in the fourth week of January
Ava - 11 in the first week of February
Ned - 10 in the second week of February
Otis - 7 in the second week of February
Miranda - 6 in the second week of February
Lenny P - 10 in the second week of February
Isobel - 10 in the second week of February
Sam B - 7 in the third week of February
Izzy - 10 in the third week of February
Odetta – 11 in the fourth week of February
Rex - 11 in the fourth week of February
Hip Hip: Hooray
Hip Hip: Hooray
Hooray: Hip Hip
Thank you for staying informed about the happenings at Winters Flat PS. We appreciate your ongoing support and involvement in our school community! As always, if you have any questions on concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out or drop in to the office!
Ash Harvey
Acting Principal