Learning Centre Leaders’ Newsletter 27th July 2018Early Years Learning Centre Welcome back to Term 3, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break. This term we have quite a number of exciting events coming up with Science week in week 5, Book Week in week 6 and Literacy and Numeracy week in week 7. These education weeks are a wonderful celebration of learning for the students in a range of different curriculum areas. We have a number of incursions and special activities happening throughout these weeks so please keep a look out for invitations via SeeSaw.

It is really important for our students to be at school everyday. If you know your child is unwell or has to be away for an appointment etc, please communicate this with your child’s classroom teacher.

This semester the students in the Early Years will be participating in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) Inquiry based on a Wyndham City council project ‘Habitat Heros’. The students will be exploring animals in their habitats and exploring concepts of making good choices. They will then use their new learning to help plan, design and build a new habitat within the school grounds. We can’t wait to see where the students take this project. We are really excited for a really great term of learning.

Amy Byrne, Early Years Team Leader

Middle Years Learning Centre LeaderWelcome to Term 3, we hope that everyone had a relaxing and refreshing break and that students have come back to school refreshed and ready to learn!

The Middle Years have gotten off to a great start with all students and classrooms across the school beginning the Habitat Heroes Inquiry which is being facilitated by the Wyndham Council. Habitat Heroes will be running over Semester two and students will be working hard to design and develop a real habitat at Warringa Park that will include and attract local flora and fauna. To build understanding of what habitats are and why they should be protected, students will be provided with lots of learning opportunities that explores habitats, plants, animals and much more. Students will be attending excursions at Werribee Zoo to see the animals in their habitats. How exciting!

Classes across the Middle Years are showing some amazing growth in their mathematics skills and are working very successfully towards achieving their learning goals. Students are learning to count and develop their number skills using lots of hands on materials, objects and games.

There are some important dates that are coming up in Term 2, please make sure that you are checking for notes in your child’s bag and notifications on Seesaw to make sure that you don’t miss out on anything.

Upcoming Middle Years Term Dates;• Wk 3 - Werribee Zoo Excursion• Wk 4 - Camp Manyung• Wk 5 - Science Week• Wk 6 - Book Week & Blackwood Camp• Wk 8 - Literacy and Numeracy Week

Megan RetallickMiddle Years Team Leader

BRC NewsIt has been great to see all students return to school settled and ready to start the new investigations teachers planned at the end of Term 2. We will be visiting the Wyndham Tech School throughout this semester to work on students’ creativity and design skills. This will be a great hub for learning with lots of expertise available for students and teachers.

Last week a number of BRC students walked to Woolworths Hogan’s Corner to distribute 40 reusable shopping bags that they made last term. The bags were very well received by customers and many commented on the high quality of the product.Ange, the store manager, emailed and said, “It was a pleasure having you and your students in the store today! Our customers loved it. Such a great idea! Keep up the awesome work”.

Students have chosen their new elective and social enterprise classes this week. If you would like to discuss your child’s class preferences please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Danielle BarclayLater Years Assistant Principal

Nathan Boehm-VisserMemorial Opening

CRC NewsWelcome to Semester 2 and the final two terms of schooling for our year 12’s.

I will be contacting families in the coming week as to where they are at with:1. NDIS planning for transition funding2. Decision/s for your student destination

If you need further assistance we can make a meeting or call me on 0400 190 397.

Transitions for post school will start as soon as decisions have been made. Transitions planning for within the school have commenced, and some students having trials as to which campus best meets their needs and interests. Parent morning teas and information sessions will be offered later this term and into term 4. Of course we are always open to parents popping in for a visit too. The student run “Cayleys Country Café” is open each Tuesday morning and is guaranteed to provide you with some tasty edibles from our garden and the best coffee……

Please enjoy photos of the differentiated learning on and off campus at CRC.Monica Cooper

CRC Years 9 & 10Our students have been back for two weeks now and they have started the term incredibly well. They are all busy with their different work placements and trying to stay warm in some quite challenging environments such as Blackwood and Mambourin!

While we are discussing work placements, if you know of any places that might suit us, please let us know.

Chris Cordell

VCAL NewsTerm 3 has started productivity with students settling back into their ongoing programs and some students beginning new programs. Congratulations to the Yr 12 SBAT students who attended Water to All at Avondale Heights in the holidays. These students have again demonstrated excellent commitment to attending this work program and determination to independently travel there by bus and train.We have new TAFE programs this Semester; Animate Your Life a ICT Digital Media Program in South Melbourne,Salon and Retail students are now completing the Hair Dressing component of

their studies, students attending KANGAN TAFE have completed their Engineering course and have started their Warehousing and Horticulture courses for Semester two.

A number of other programs have been organised for Yr 11 & 12 students this term including a Road Safety course with Ryda, a Nutrition course with VUT and the annual Real Industry Job Interviews.I look forward to highlighting our successful programs throughout the term.

Natalie Aleksejevs.VCAL Team Leader

The Department of Education and Training is holding an information session about Victoria’s government education system. Parents and other members of the community interested in education are invited to attend.

Speakers will include representatives from the Department of Education and Training as well as local government schools. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about government schools in Victoria.

The Victorian Government’s $8.5 billion record investment in education is building a world-class education system that gives everyone a chance to succeed in life.

In the Education State, our schools offer quality education that help students achieve excellence and prepares them to thrive.

When: Monday 6 August 2018 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm (light refreshments provided)

Where: Point Cook Senior Secondary College cnr Boardwalk Boulevard and Bergamot Drive, Point Cook

Community Information SessionVictoria’s government education system

Other information

• Childcare available for children 0 to 6 years old

• Interpreters available if required

• An information session for young people aged 10 to 17 years will be held in the same venue at the same time.

RSVP by Friday 3 August, 2018. Call 03 9340 3764 or text 0403 869 232.

Please include:

• The number of people attending

• If you need childcare

• If you need an interpreter

• If you have a child 10 to 17 years who would like to attend the information session for young people.This information session is being

coordinated in partnership with the Centre for Multicultural Youth.

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WESTERN MELBOURNE AREA

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new, national approach providing individualised support and services for people with disability. The NDIS is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

The NDIS commenced operation in some parts of the State on 1 July 2016 and will rollout progressively across the remainder of the State, Area by Area, until it is fully operational on 1 July 2019. Key information for Western Melbourne is as follows:

Area start date Local government areas Local Area Coordinator

1 October 2018 Hobsons Bay, Maribrynong, Melbourne, Moonee Valley, Wyndham

Brotherhood of St Laurence

Participants will transition to the NDIS based on where they live, not where they attend school.

Eligibility is focused on lifelong, functional impairment. NDIS eligibility information is available on the NDIS Access Checklist which is on the NDIS website.

There are two possible pathways for students with a disability to access the NDIS:

1. Students who are receiving specified disability programs or supports will have their details automatically provided to the NDIA. Your school will be able to advise you if your child is receiving one of these supports. These students may be contacted by the NDIA up to six months prior to their Area’s start date and invited to test their eligibility for the scheme.

2. Students who do not receive any of the specified programs or supports can directly contact either the NDIA or the NDIA Local Area Coordinator to test their eligibility. This can commence up to six months prior to their Area’s rollout date.

Further information Contact your NDIA Local Area Coordinator or the NDIA for information about the NDIS. Your school has also been provided with general information about the NDIS and what it means for students with disabilities.

NDIA Local Area Coordinator

Brotherhood of St Laurence

Phone: 1300 BSL NDIS (1300 275 634) Email: ndis.info@bsl.org.au Website: https://ndis.bsl.org.au

National Disability Insurance Agency

Phone: 1800 800 110 Email: enquiries@ndis.gov.au Website: www.ndis.gov.au

NDIS INFORMATION SESSION – FOR FAMILIES

MAIN POINTS

The NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS start date in the Western Melbourne Area is 1 October 2018. It is role of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to implement the NDIS.

Parents may be interested in attending an information session if their children are:

Students receiving Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) funding for Vision Impairment;

Students enrolled at a Specialist School exclusively for students with Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disability;

Students with disability transport program (Specialist School Bus, taxi or conveyance allowance);

Personal care support at school (Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) funding at level 4, 5 or 6; and/or Medical Intervention Support (MIS).

DATES

Information sessions available to parents are as follows;

Thursday August 2 5.30 -7.30 p.m. Rosamond School

276 Ballarat Road Braybrook

Tuesday August 7 6.30 -8.30 p.m. Warringa Park School 81 Warringa Crescent Hoppers Crossing

Wednesday August 8 6.30 -8.30 p.m. Western Autistic School – Laverton campus 1 Burnley Street Laverton

Thursday August 9 6.30 -8.30 p.m. Ascot Vale Special School 1 Tasma Street Ascot Vale

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For additional information, visit: http://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/our-sites/vic

Warringa Park will be hosting a NDIS Information Session for Families on Tuesday, 7 August 6.30 -8.30 p.m at 81-85 Warringa

Crescent. Please register via copying the link below into your browser:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndiadet-ndis-information-session-for-families-warringa-park-school-tickets-47491763142

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NDIS - Families as Planning Partners Course 5 Week Course: Tuesdays 3rd, 10th,17th, 24th, 31st July 2018

9.30am – 2pm | Free – Places are Limited

Venue: Central Park Community Centre,

80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing

This five week course will cover:

Tues. 3rd July Session 1. NDIS introduction and the Families' role

• an intro to the what, how and who gets the NDIS • what is the families' role in light of the NDIS?

Tues. 10th July Session 2. Getting your point across effectively! • being aware of how I communicate

• communicating your needs with the NDIS, workers and services

Tues. 17th July Session 3. NDIS Planning & Why have a PCP

• the benefits of having a person-centred plan (PCP)

• the NDIS planning process Tues. 24th July Session 4. The NDIS funding & purchasing process

• managing your funding package

• engaging and purchasing services Tues 31st July Session 5. Consolidating your plan!

• building the information in your NDIS plan

• consolidating the information for your family members’ ‘Whole of Life’ plan Attendees are asked to commit to attending the whole course. Attending one or two sessions is not an option. Expression of Interest by 21st June 2018 (places are limited so register early)

Warringa Park Second Hand Uniform Shop NOW OPEN

WPS Second hand uniform shop is located at the Cayleys Road Campus - 10 Cayleys Road, Werribee South.

We will be opening every Tuesday and Friday.

Tuesday 11-12pm

Friday 9:30 – 10:30am

We are still taking donations for uniforms to be sold.If you have any questions, please contact Tanya Crowe 0498985234

From Nurse Nicole Medication: As per school policy we ask parents to commence all new medication over the weekend or holiday 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 student’s bag 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.

Drink Bottles: I encourage all parents to ensure their students bring a drink bottle to school. This enables staff to identify how much each child is drinking and therefore minimise any health effects that arise through not drinking enough, especially in the hotter months.

Spare Clothes: Please ensure your child has a spare set of clothes in their bags at all times. Change of underwear, socks, shorts/pants, T-shirt) for emergencies.

Donations: We welcome any school uniform donations especially tracksuit pants, shorts and t-shirts of all sizes. If you have spare school uniform/clothing that has been given to your student through the year, we would appreciate this to be returned to the school. Nicole

MyTime Werribee 2018 Time Thursday 10am to 12pm Where: Wyndham Park Community Centre

53-57 Kookaburra Ave,

Werribee

Facilitator: Natasha

Play Leader: Carla What is MyTime? MyTime is a peer support group for parents and carers supporting children under 18 years of age with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. Who is MyTime for? Parents (mums, dads), grandparents, foster parents, or a primary carer receiving or applying for Carers Allowance. What will I get out of MyTime?

Meet other parents and carers in similar circumstances Share experiences in an informal setting A choice of topics and activities relevant to your needs Information resources and services available to you, how and where to access information. A facilitator to support, co-ordinate activities and guide group discussion A play helper engages your child whilst you attend your group Parent discussion Coffee mornings Group outings

The MyTime program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

MyTime is coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre.

Term 3 Dates

MyTime Werribee meet each Thursdays from July 26th to September 13th

Topics covered this term will include sensory toys, stress busters and NDIS check in

Guest Speaker Dates August 2nd—Book reading August 16th—NDIS check in

September 13th—Café 11 at Warringa park

www.tweddle.org.au

(03) 9689 1577

Victorian State Schools

Spectacular – Get your tickets! We are proud and excited to have some of our studentsparticipating in the 2018 Victorian State SchoolsSpectacular: With the Beat. This year’s Spectacular will be held at Hisense Arena onSaturday 15 September, with two shows at 1pm and6:30pm. The journey of exploration will see Hisense Arenatransformed into a mystical Venetian masquerade ball, awondrous Steam Punk Fairground in a cornucopia ofnew and old mixed together.

There is something for everyone’s musical taste in thisyear’s show, from Macklemore, Imagine Dragons,Sheppard, Tim Minchin, Beyonce, to Karl Jenkins.

Talented young skaters, skate boarders, BMX riders,puppeteers, musicians, dancers and singers will featureon stage, while many other students will work behind thescenes, gaining unique, on-the-job, professionalexperience. This is a creative vision of industry professionalsincluding Creative Director Neill Gladwin, MusicalDirector Chong Lim, Dance Director Deon Nuku,(Scooby Doo, Happy Feet, Moulin Rouge) andAssociate Dance Director Yvette Lee, (Dancing with theStars, X-Factor Australia, Australia’s Got Talent and SoYou Think You Can Dance). This program – managed by the Department ofEducation and Training – helps to develop eachstudent’s performance skills, discipline, perseverance,cooperation and confidence under the training ofindustry professionals. For a fun, family entertainment experience, and to cheeron our students from the audience, be quick to securetickets.

Warringa UpdatesDates for the diary:Term 3: 16th July - 21st September 13-17 Aug Science Week 20 Aug School council meets 20-24 Aug Book Week 3-7 Sep Literacy & Numeracy week 15 Sep State School Spectacular 17 Sep School Council meets 21 Sep Last day of term 3, whole school assembly & early dismissal at 2:30pmTerm 4: 8th October - 21st December

Curriculum days 2018: 5th November

Is your child turning 16 this year?

Most 16 year old students attending Warringa Park are eligible for the Disability

Pension when they turn 16. If you would like more info and for

supporting documents for your application, please contact Wendy at the office.

Parent/Carer Tours for 2018Early Years:16/8 13/9 18/10 15/11Middle Years:2/8, 6/9, 25/10, 8/11Bethany Road Campus:Thur 16/8 at 10am