Message from Administration

Dear Parents and Caregivers 

It was wonderful to see the enormous level support our recent Cross-country carnival and the 2024 P&C Day thank you morning tea. 

I was very impressed with the level of competition, but the best outcome of the day was the resilience shown by each, and every student who crossed the finish line. Feedback from proud parents included, ‘It warmed my eyes to see the kindness, shown by older students towards those who were struggling’,  ‘An increase in confidence resulted their child competing and finishing their first ever cross-country’. A huge shout out to the House Captains and the Year 6 leaders who assisted students on the track throughout the day. Many of them ran several laps before their own race. Such a successful day is not possible without quality staff Mr. Bowman and Mrs. Watson always rise to the occasion – unlike the portable sound system!  

Director General – Education WA:

On Friday, Director General, Lisa Rodgers announced she will be leaving the Department towards the end of the year. She has accepted the position of CEO of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), following in the footsteps of the Professor Geoff Masters. A recruitment process will commence soon to enable the appointment of a new director general. To assist with this transition, Jim Bell, Deputy Director General Student Achievement, will delay his retirement until the end of the year. 

Staff:

We offer a very warm welcome to our new music specialist teacher – Mrs Jess Parry.  Jess is on contract until term 2, 2025 when Mrs Kate Humphry’s returns from maternity leave.  Jess will be contactable Tuesday-Friday. 

Mrs Trina Tanner, our highly dedicated Special Needs Education Assistant of almost twenty years will retire at the end of this term. Trina has been an integral team member at WPS. Her care, selflessness, superior organisational skills whether it be teaching resources or sorting out the staffroom fridge, incredible support of students requiring additional support, and her friendship will leave a huge void. On behalf of the entire school community, thank you Trina. 

Kindergarten Enrolments:

Kindergarten enrolments are open for  2025. If your child is born between 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 they are eligible to enrol for 2025. Please find your enrolment application on the school website and forward it to wembley.ps@education.wa.edu.au, before 19 July 2024. 

Student Representative Council:

Student agency is critical to a successful school. At WPS, a selected group of year 3-6 students, led by the head boy and girl, represent the interests of their peers by having input into the strategic direction of the school. The 2024 project works in unison with the School Boards Mater Grounds Plan subcommittee. An identified are of the school requiring attention. The students are in the early stages of planning a garden of reflection and belonging. A place where everyone can be at one with nature. The students are taking inspiration from the natural lake system, local and traditional history, and the flora of our area. They have gathered data from their peers and look forward to sharing more with you as the plan progresses. 

WA Student Assistance Payment: 

If you haven’t claimed the WA Student Assistance Payment, you’d better hurry – claims close on Friday 28 June. 

You can claim: 

• through the ServiceWA app
• online at www.education.wa.edu.au/wasap/claim
• by downloading and mailing a postal form.

Go to www.education.wa.edu.au/wasap for eligibility and claiming requirements or to download the postal claim form. 

In the spirit of learning and community connection. 

Donna Snow 

Principal