Dear Families

In our first week of Term 2, we held our first ANZAC commemoration assembly on Thursday 24 April, led very capably by our School Captains: Basuru, Alyssa, Arya and Ayush. The Captains completed readings about the origins of the ANZAC Day commemoration which began during World War 1, shared information about how our soldiers fought courageously at Gallipoli, we had readings of In Flanders Fields, the Ode, and a recording of the last Post followed by the Rouse and a minute’s silence. This tradition to acknowledge and honour the service and sacrifice of people in the Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces has continued in schools and we will continue to include an ANZAC Day assembly in our annual calendar.

I am continuing to work with the Pedestrian Safety Committee. A concrete footpath has been installed on the vacant land side of Rivella Drive which makes bike and pedestrian access so much easier. The relevant authority is in the process of installing school zone signs with the school speed limit. Parents are encouraged to park in the drop off parking spots on the vacant block side of the road, so students can walk along the path and do not need to cross the road.

The Smiths Lane bus route has been extended slightly and I am continuing to push for buses elsewhere. Thank you to parents who completed the survey which has been passed on to Transport authorities. We have had a break from meetings over the school holidays but will meet again this coming week.

Our first student/parent/teacher conferences have taken place on Thursday 1 May from 11am until 6.50pm. It is so pleasing to see so many parents and carers in the school on this day with their child/ren. The conversations with students, parents and teachers greatly contributes to the partnership between school and home and supports students to be successful in their learning.

I am asking for parent opinion about introducing a Language Other Than English. This year we have had an exemption from teaching LOTE, however we do need to introduce this for Year 7 and Year 8 in 2026. You can also provide other feedback or comments about the school. Please see the QR code on the Compass Newsfeed post.

This week I am also looking forward to our new Friday lunch ordering service. Our first lunch delivery is on Friday 2 May.

Leanne Winfield

Attitudes to School Survey

We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement, wellbeing and quality instruction and are conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School Survey is an annual student survey offered by the Department of Education and Training to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Our school will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's schooling experience.

Year 7 students will complete the survey online during school hours using a purpose built secure online survey tool.  It is important to note that we are not in any way “testing” your child.

This year the Attitudes to School survey will be conducted later this month and only takes 20 minutes to complete and occurs during your child's class time.

The survey results will be reported back to the school at the end of term 2. All survey data that is made available in reports are for groups of students only so that no individual student can be identified.

The survey results will be used in the following way:

1. Improving Student Wellbeing and Engagement
   The survey provides valuable insights into how students feel about their learning environment, safety, and relationships at school. Schools use this data to identify wellbeing concerns and to design targeted programs to support mental health, resilience, and student voice.
2. Informing Teaching and Learning Strategies
   The survey results highlights students’ perceptions of classroom behaviour, teacher effectiveness, and learning confidence. This helps teachers and school leaders adjust instructional practices and curriculum to better meet student needs and improve engagement.
3. Guiding School Improvement Planning
   The survey results feed directly into each school’s annual improvement planning and strategic direction. Trends over time can highlight areas of growth or concern, supporting evidence-based decision-making and accountability for creating a positive school culture.

If you would like more information visit about the survey please visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/management/improvement/Pages/performsurveyat.aspx

Kris Johnson
Assistant Principal

Welcome Back to Term 2!

We hope that everyone – staff, students, and families – had a restful and rejuvenating holiday break. It’s great to see everyone back, ready to dive into an exciting and productive Term 2.

We kicked off the term with a special whole-school assembly where we took a moment to acknowledge the incredible services of the ANZACs. Our School Captains facilitated the assembly and shared the importance of commemorating the brave men and women who served Australia. It was a meaningful way to start the term and reflect on the sacrifices made for our country.

Following the assembly, students participated in their first House Cross Country event at Hillcrest College. It was fantastic to see the enthusiasm and determination displayed by all our students. Everyone gave their best effort and there was a sense of relief as they crossed the finish line – especially with the promise of frozen oranges waiting for them! Congratulations to everyone who participated, and a special shoutout to those who have qualified for the next stage of the competition.

In other exciting news, we are thrilled to announce the launch of FlexiSchools, an app that allows both students and staff to order food every Friday. The app offers a wide variety of options, catering to a range of dietary requirements, so everyone can enjoy a tasty meal.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic term ahead!

                        

On Wednesday 30^th April we had our first visit from the Casey 360 Bus which is a youth information centre that travels around the City of Casey. It is a mobile youth information centre that is for 10- to 25-year-olds. It is staffed by two youth workers. Each class will get the opportunity to visit the bus over the next few weeks.

                  

During the session, each class gets to hear about the services and programs that the City of Casey have to offer. They also heard about the 3 Youth Services Centres in Narre Warren, Cranbourne and Hampton Park. Students can drop into these centres during opening hours or arrange appointments there with one of the friendly youth services team to get wellbeing support. They spoke about the programs that are available and school holiday programs and where the students can find the bus in the community and access their free services.

Students also got free time to explore the bus, where they got to have the opportunity to check out the resources which includes PlayStation, Nintendo switch, play on the keyboard, sporting equipment, computers or even some boardgames. All the students that attended today gave positive feedback and can’t wait for the bus to come back again to our school.

I have attached information about the Casey 360 bus if you would like to find out further information, and some information about the current programs the youth services team are providing. These are a great free resource for our community.

City of Casey Youth Services Term 2
Embrace Flyer
Practical Strategies-Year 7 Secondary School Transition
Casey 360
Youth Counselling and Support Service

 
               


Shannon Pook
Wellbeing Leader

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a key tool used to assess the reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and numeracy skills of students across Australia. This annual assessment is an important way to gauge student progress and inform educational strategies at both individual and school levels.

NAPLAN is not only a way to measure academic achievement but also an opportunity for students to showcase their resilience and determination. For some, it can be a challenging experience, but this year, we were thrilled to witness how our students approached the tests with a positive mindset and enthusiasm.

As always, adherence to NAPLAN’s strict protocols is critical to ensuring the integrity of the testing environment. This year, students did an excellent job of following all necessary rules, such as arriving on time, respecting the rules regarding the use of devices, and remaining in silence during the tests. These protocols, designed to create a fair and controlled environment for all, were followed to perfection.

We also want to thank our staff for their vigilance and professionalism, which ensured that the testing process ran smoothly from start to finish. Their commitment to upholding these protocols allows us to maintain the credibility of the NAPLAN assessments.

We look forward to seeing how our students continue to build on this experience and grow in their academic journey. Their dedication to doing their best, respect for the testing process, and ability to remain calm under pressure is something we can all be incredibly proud of.

In closing, we extend our congratulations to every student who participated in NAPLAN this year. You’ve shown tremendous effort and character, and we are excited to see what you will achieve in the future!

Jodi Wilson
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Leader

There have been 172 new books added to the library this week! Use the library catalogue to look at all these new titles.

Students visit the library once a fortnight to talk about books and reading with the librarian, participate in silent reading, and to borrow and return books. At the start of each class, students are given the opportunity to share what they have finish reading recently and write the title on the whiteboard. This is a great way for students to gain book recommendations from their peers. There has been some amazing reading in April! 

Please return your library books, so that other people can also read them. Thank you for your support.


Sarah Barrett
Library Manager

Wulerrp proudly hosted its first-ever cross country event, with students enthusiastically taking on the 2.5km course. The atmosphere was filled with energy and determination as runners gave their all. Congratulations to the top 15 finishers who will move on to the division level. Special mention goes to our top three girls (Ana, Parnit, and Nature) and top three boys (Rishi, Mason, and Mark) for their outstanding performances!

  

  




Brodie McConnell
Health and Physical Education
Sports Coordinator 

ANZAC Assembly



Science 




Chess Club





Cross Country