REINFORCING EXPECTATIONS OF POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

One of the key focus areas for the curriculum day on 15th July will be a review of the school rules as defined in the behaviour expectations matrix – currently displayed in every classroom. The school is going through a major review process this year and Term 3 will be a time for consultation with students, staff and parents on many aspects of how we organise ourselves.

School reviews are timed to coincide with strategic plans and our current plan concludes this year.

As we look to the next five years, one aspect we are seeking to prioritise is the way we enact our school vision “…to create an inclusive school community where students develop the academic, physical, social, emotional, creative and moral skills that are the foundation for success in life, a school that celebrates diversity and promotes a deep respect for the environment and for each other.” Underpinning our vision is the aspiration to achieve our best, acting with kindness and showing respect.

Some recent feedback at our school council meeting reflected concerns about perceptions of student behaviour at school and how we manage that behaviour.

It is important and timely that we give students clear guidelines through the framework of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support model, more commonly known as the Care Crows. We also need to make it clear that all members of our school community have a right to experience a safe and supportive school environment.

Clarity and consistency when a student acts in breach of the behaviour standards of our school community will be consistent with the Department of Education Student Engagement and Inclusion guidelines with related school policies updated to reflect these guidelines.

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NO LONGER FAREWELL KIM

We are very pleased to announce that Kim’s departure has been postponed until the end of the school year. She will continue to be available to students, staff and parents for 2019 but will be on leave for August in Term 3.

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RETIREMENTS

Wendy Oates will officially retired at the end of this Term 2. Wendy has worked at Winters Flat Primary School since mid 1993 and has been a valuable member of our teaching staff. She had a wonderful rapport with students, parents and the Winters Flat community, she will be sorely missed.

Liz Old also retires at the end of Term 2. Liz has been the face of Winters Flat Primary School since mid 1998 in her role of receptionist. She has helped to implement many changes and improvements at Winters Flat, cared for many students, helped parents and provided so much support to our school. She will be greatly missed.

Please note that we will be having an official send off for both Wendy and Liz early in Term 3. Stay tuned for details.

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WORKING BEE THANKS FOR TERM 2

Thank you to the families who braved a cold and frosty morning to help on Sunday. It was bracing but the energy and enthusiasm soon warmed us up and the help was much appreciated. Special thanks to Marie-Michele with Abigail and Charli, Helen and Martin with Freya and Hermione, Peter with Lucinda, Terry with Sonny and Blair Venn. Thanks also to Helen K for the delicious fruitcake for morning tea.

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PROJECT POLLINATE WITH MONASH THEATRE

The performances last Friday received fantastic feedback from the students and staff who attended. We were grateful for this unique opportunity to collaborate with a team of committed theatre makers from Monash University Student Theatre who initially ran drama workshops with our students in Term 1 and then returned to present the performance. We extend our sincere thanks to Paris Balla, Simone Louey, Simran Giria, performers Hannah Johnson, Geo Valentine, Callum Cheah, G Ulrich & Sm Cara Dowe who collaborated to create a work with ideas from the WFPS Senior Learning Community. Using storytelling and sharing to explore the ideas of belonging and identity, Project Pollinate asked the questions “Who are you and how do you belong to your environment and community?”

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2040 AT THEATRE ROYAL

There will be screenings of 2040, the acclaimed Australian documentary made by Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) at the Theatre Royal, Castlemaine. Gameau's new film 2040 bills itself as a "journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us.”

RUNNING TIME: 92 MINS / RATING: G
See the Theatre Royal website for session times.

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SEMESTER REPORTS

The mid-year reports will be sent home with students on Friday 28th June.

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HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY

Wishing all students, staff and their families a safe and happy winter break. See you back here on Tuesday 16th July for a new school term.

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Suzanne Kinnersly

Principal.