School Newsletter - 23rd July 2025

From the Principal

We are excited to welcome everyone back for Term 3. It promises to be a busy and rewarding term filled with learning, celebration and growth.

Celebrating Our People

We are pleased to share that Mrs Tracey Avery, Ms Emily Iles and Ms Belinda Manning have successfully gained permanent roles with us. They join Mrs Toni Bland, who was appointed permanently to the role of Canteen Manager earlier this year. We are so proud of the way our team continues to grow, bringing rich experience and care to our school community.

Term 3, Week 4 Assembly

We will hold a whole school assembly in Week 4 on Wednesday 13 August to recognise outstanding student attendance, learning behaviours and academic achievement. Families are welcome to join us as we celebrate student success. On arrival you can sign in at the hall.

Focus Value – Growth

Our value focus this term is Growth. Each class will explore what growth looks, sounds and feels like. Posters created in class will be displayed, joining our existing Connection, Respect and Responsibility displays.

Thank You to Our EFA Team

We offer our thanks to Mrs Gabby Anderson, Mr Michael Doolan and Mrs Sharyn Coghill, who worked throughout the holiday break to clean, garden and refresh spaces across the school. Classrooms, mallow mats and corridors were deep cleaned and upgraded, including a significant refresh of the 1B toilet block and the Dining Hall corridor.

New swings have been installed in the Prep-1 and Year 1-2 quadrangle for use by our Prep to year 2 students.  A sandpit for Year 3-6 students has been added opposite the hall, thanks to a grant secured by our School Association.

Dining Hall and Breakfast Club

From this term, our Dining Hall will become the new home for Breakfast Club, cooking classes, and the hot lunch program. Guidelines have been developed and shared with all classes.

We are so pleased with the outcome of this significant project, which supports student wellbeing and creates meaningful learning opportunities for both students and adults in our community.

The space will be officially opened later this term, and we look forward to offering tours and sharing the adult learning opportunities that will be available.

Supporting Literacy

Thanks to DECYP funding, staff have access to the Lifting Literacy professional learning program. This supports our commitment to improved literacy outcomes across the school.

External School Review – Term 4

In Term 4, Waverley will take part in a three-day External School Review beginning Monday 27 October. This is part of our continuous improvement process and helps us reflect on how well we support every student to be known, safe, well and learning. This term, we will begin gathering evidence and preparing our school presentation.

Passport to Success

Students are encouraged to use their Passport to Success to collect stickers received at assemblies, in class or on the playground. We will be asking classes to share their ideas about what kinds of rewards could be included this term.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Learning Plans

Staff are continuing to contact families to offer the inclusion of cultural goals in Learning Plans. We are aiming for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to have up-to-date plans. If you have not yet spoken to your child’s teacher about the opportunity to include a cultural goal in a learning plan please do contact the office.

Thank you to all families for your ongoing support and partnership. We are looking forward to a term of learning, growth and celebration at Waverley.

Our Vision

At Waverley we foster a safe, inclusive community, nurturing lifelong learners through trust, respect, and positive relationships, empowering students for success.

This means we care for one another, help each other learn, and treat each other with kindness. A key part of this is our Learning Behaviours, which help students reflect on how they learn — including being ready to learn, staying focused, and supporting their classmates.

Our School Learning Behaviours

  We are:   

Safe: We work and play in a way that is safe for all members of the school community   

Helpful: We work together to support each other   

INclusive: We value the right of everyone to learn and take responsibility to ensure that access to a high-level educational program is accessible to all   

Excellent: We aspire to be our very best at all times   

Our Safe and Ready to Learn Model

Our Values  

• Connection- Building positive relationship and a sense of belonging.  

• Courage- accepting challenges and embracing opportunities.   

• Growth- aspiring to learn, and improving, even when it is tough.  

• Respect- Caring for ourselves, each other, and our environment.  

• Responsibility Stepping up and doing what is right.   

At Waverley, we value respect and our SHINE expectations. Swearing is not acceptable at school. We expect all students to use kind and respectful language. 

Please support this message at home. If your child hears inappropriate language, encourage them to tell a staff member so we can address it. 

Together, we can keep Waverley a welcoming and respectful community. 

Thank you for your support. 

Student Mobile Phones - Off and Away All Day

As a reminder, the DECYP policy is “Off and away all day”. At Waverley, this means mobile phones must be switched off from the moment students enter the school grounds. Mobile phones are to be handed into the office for safe storage. 

If a student is found using a mobile phone between 8:30am and 3:00pm, this is considered non-compliance, and the Behaviour Policy should be followed accordingly.

Thank you to all our students, families, and staff for continuing to show trust, respect, and kindness every day. Together, we’re making Waverley a safe, strong, and supportive school for everyone. 

 Kind regards, 

Mrs Katie Wightman 

Principal 

Principal Awards

Congratulations to the recipients of Principal Awards received at the assembly held on Wednesday 2nd July.

• Mr Tom Symes
• Alydia P
• Mason Mc

Aussie of the Month

Melodie is a dedicated student who consistently leads by example. Her positive attitude and commitment to learning set a standard for others to follow. She is a role model to others with her kind behaviour and commitment to upholding our school values. 

Merit Certificates

Congratulations to the recipients of Merit Certificates received at the assembly held on Wednesday 2nd July.

• Hunter T
• Zavier B
• Harriette G
• Connor D
• Zara M
• Amarli K
• Malakai A
• Nate F
• Savannah C
• Phoebe F
• Lochie B
• Rylyn M
• Levi H
• Cooper B

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SRC Pyjama Day and Self Care Fundraiser 2025

The SRC elected City Mission as the charity to receive funds raised by our annual pyjama day at Waverley Primary.

Thanks for digging deep Waverley—we raised more than $150!

The City Mission have been invited to attend an assembly during Term 3 to celebrate this event and provide our community with information of the services and support they offer.

In order to celebrate another term of earning and achieving at Waverley, Mrs Keddie Gray collaborated with teachers and the class student representative council to plan and run some “self care” activities.

These included cooking, craft, art, dance, yoga, bootcamp workouts and more.

What the students had to say about the day:

Question: What do you do during Winter to look after your wellbeing?

I like playing basketball (Zane 3/4)

I keep warm (Amarli 4/5)

Question: What does Wellbeing mean to you?

Taking care of yourself (Mahalia 3/4)

Being kind (Lucas 4/5)

Question: Do you have a favourite self-care activity and what is it?

Building a fort (Mateo 2)

Just Dance (Harvey 1/2)

Question: Why is attending school regularly important?

You can learn skills to get a job. (Beighley 5/6)

Getting better at your learning jobs. (Ronan 3/4)

In addition to this feedback—every student we asked said that they think the Pyjama/Self-Care Day was a great idea and we hope to see it back in 2026.

Mrs Keddie Gray

3-4 Teacher and SRC Coordinator

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School Disco

Student Medical Conditions

If your child has a medical condition, it is important that we have all relevant information. This includes 2025 Authorisation for Administration of Student Medication forms, Medical Action Plans and/or Student Medical Condition Plans before the start of the school year. 

A Medical Action Plan must be completed if the student is known to be at risk of a medical incident due to a diagnosed medical condition. Medical Action Plans for common medical conditions can be found by accessing the peak body website for that condition.   

Our School Nurse Mrs Louise Webster, Learning Support AST Ms Jo Beven and Office Clerk Mrs Amanda Chugg are working to update our MAPs.  If you have indicated your child has a medical condition, we will be in touch to update our MAPs.  

A Student Medical Condition Plan sets out the adjustments that are needed in the school that assists with the day-to-day health and learning needs of the student as it relates to their medical condition. This Plan does not need to be completed if the student has a Medical Action Plan for a specific diagnosis (e.g. asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, or epilepsy).

Authorisation for Administration of Student Medication forms need to be filled out for both prescription and non-prescription medications. You can find blank forms attached below or request them from the school office. Form A is for non-prescription medicine and can be filled in by a parent. Form B is for prescription medicine and needs a GP or pharmacist input. Students needing short-term medication like antibiotics or Panadol must submit these forms before staff can administer them.

All medical forms must be updated yearly (or in-line with peak body recommendations) and signed by the child’s healthcare provider. If the current forms are less than two years old, a letter from your GP can confirm their validity.

Forms:

• General Medical Management Plan
• Authorisation for Administration of Student Medication Form
• Epilepsy Medical Action Plan
• Allergy Medical Action Plan
• Diabetes Medical Action Plan
• Asthma Medical Action Plan

If staff have concerns about the safety and wellbeing of a student they must follow standard emergency response processes, which may include calling 000. Staff are required to follow the directions of Ambulance Tasmania.

For more information please contact the school office on 6339 1455.

Mrs Amanda Chugg

Office Clerk

School Opens at 8:30AM

Please sign in at the office if you are at school prior to 2:50pm

Reminder to Families and Carers

If you are at school before 2:50pm for any reason, you must report to the school office first. All adults on DECYP sites are required to sign in at the office and show their Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card before entering the school grounds or classrooms.

If you are collecting your child during the school day, this must be done via the school office. Parents and carers that do not hold a WWVP card are only permitted on school grounds before 3:00pm if accompanied by a Waverley Primary staff member.

If you are attending assembly in the hall you can sign in at the hall from 2:15pm. 

From 3:00pm onwards, parents and carers may enter the school grounds to collect their children without needing to sign in via the office.

Thank you for supporting the safety of all students.

Early Years Programs 2025

StoryBox Library

Free Access to StoryBox Library for Tasmanian Families!

Tasmanian primary school students now have free access to StoryBox Library - a fun and educational digital library you can enjoy at home!

StoryBox Library is a subscription-based website and app featuring Australian storytellers reading hundreds of much-loved children’s books. It’s a fantastic way to nurture your child’s love of reading and support their literacy development.

With features like Read-Along, Closed Captions, Auslan stories, and engaging audio-visual content, StoryBox Library is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all children.

How to Access:

1. Visit www.storyboxhub.com or search “Story Box Library” on your device’s app store.
2. Click LOG IN at the top right of the homepage.
3. Enter the school username and password (provided below)
4. Start exploring hundreds of stories - Anytime, anywhere!
   
   

School Login Details
Please contact the school office for login details

Please visit the DECYP website or StoryBox website for more information.

Hot Lunch Program 2025

Run Club

e-Safety Education

Technology is an integral part of our daily lives, so it is vital to prioritise the online safety of our children and young people. This helps them understand how to safely navigate the digital space. 

Here are some tips and resources to help you when considering e-safety for your children. 

⭐ Educate: Teach your children about the potential risks online, including cyberbullying and privacy concerns. Explain how to recognise suspicious behaviour and the steps they should take if they encounter something uncomfortable or threatening. Encourage them to think critically about the content they view and share, and the people they interact with online.  

For e-safety education resources designed for children, see Kids | eSafety Commissioner 

For resources designed for teens, see: Young People | eSafety Commissioner 

⭐ Monitor: Keep an eye on their online activities and use parental controls to set boundaries. Check out the Parental Control factsheet on the e-Safety Commissioner website for more details on steps you can take to improve e-safety through parental controls.  

⭐ Communicate: Encourage open discussions with your children about their online experiences and reassure them they can come to you with any issues. It is important to have ongoing conversations about digital safety – with the online landscape changing rapidly, children and young people are often the first to adopt these changes. Continually touching base on these topics allows you to monitor what is happening while also ensuring their safety. 

To find comprehensive info on e-safety, as well as some great links and resources, check out:  DECYP Staying Safe Online fact sheet  

Safeguarding Articles

Volunteer Requirements 2025

As we are well into the new school year, we want to remind our school community about the important requirements for volunteering at our school.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students, it is mandatory for all volunteers to have their RWVP (Registration for Working with Vulnerable People) and to have completed the Your Obligations-Safeguarding training 15-minute video before engaging with children and young people in a volunteer capacity at our school. Certificates for the training video are valid for 12 months from the date of completion. These steps are essential in helping us maintain a safe and supportive environment for our children.

To apply for a Working with Vulnerable people, please visit the Service Tasmania website.

To complete the Your Obligations-Safeguarding Training 15-minute video please visit the DECYP website.

Volunteers are a vital part of our school community, and we are excited to collaborate with you the year ahead!

Working With Vulnerable People Registration

Parents and carers if you remain with your child in their classroom beyond school drop off, or volunteer for parent help, or would like to attend a school excursion we must see a copy of your registration card.  When you sign in at the office please enter your RWVP number.  

Reminder: all adults visiting our school must sign in at the office and wear a name badge.  

It is against the law for a person to work or volunteer at any DECYP School without a current working with vulnerable people registration. 

If you would like to volunteer at Waverley Primary School we would love to hear from you.  To apply for registration please follow the link below:

Staff Email

We believe that communication between families and staff is crucial in building relationships. You are welcome to speak with teachers face to face before or after school.  The school office can book an appointment or pass on a message.  You can visit the school office in person or phone: 6339 1455.  

2025 Staff Contact Information

Professional Support Staff 2025

Communication

Newsletter access

Please note the following information: 

Schoolzine SZapp and our Text message service are our main source of communication. 

The newsletter is published every second Wednesday through Schoolzine and can be viewed through the SZapp.   

The Waverly Primary School Facebook page is a great way to stay informed about what is happening in and around our school. 

Attendance

At Waverley Primary students attendance and safety are high priorities.  If your child is absent or late please phone our school office ph: 6339 1455 or send a note via the SZapp.  All lateness and absence must be explained.  This is a legal requirement by the Department for Education Children and Young People.  

An SMS text message will be automatically sent to the mobile phones of parents/carers explaining that our records show that your child is absent from school.   

The message will arrive on the phone displaying the number: 0407 580 106. Please save this number as ‘WPS Absentee’ so that when the message arrives you are aware is has come from our school.   

You can reply to the text to explain the absence please add: your child’s name, reason they are absent or late.   

Messages from you to school

To ensure your messages are received and actioned in a timely manner and without error, please use the following:

• Absentee notifications - Enter details using the SZapp by 9:00am to notify the office of student absence.
• End of day messages - Send a message using the SZapp or call 63391455 before 2:30pm.
• Queries and other messages - Send a message using the SZapp or email waverley.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au
• Uniform & icecream/icypole orders - Order and pay on the Qkr! app

We endeavour to respond to enquiries within 2 business days during school terms.

Messages from us to you

In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we will push information out to you via the SZapp.  It is very important that all of our parents have signed up to the Schoolzine app to receive notices and information. 

If you require assistance in setting up or using the SZapp or the Qkr! app, please contact the office. 

School Association

Committee Meetings

The School Association is made up of the parents, staff and community members of a school. The School Association is an important part of the school, working with the Principal to achieve shared outcomes for learners and for the whole school community.  

The School Association Committee is an elected group of members that work together for the benefit of the school. The Committee manages and conducts the affairs of the School Association and performs administrative and decision-making tasks on behalf of the School Association. 

Parent participation on our Committee is highly valued.  We meet on the third Tuesday each month, excluding school holidays, from 1:40-2:50pm.

Grant Award

We’re delighted to share that the School Association has been successful in securing a grant to fund the purchase and installation of a sandpit for our Year 3–6 students. We extend our sincere thanks to the Great Regional City Challenge Inc. for their generous support of our school, and to our wider community for backing the project with your votes. Your support helps us create engaging and playful spaces that enhance learning and wellbeing.

Ms Caitlyn Olding

Chairperson

Uniform

A reminder to please ensure your child(ren) are dressed in school uniform for their day at school. Our school has very high expectations for our school uniform and many visitors to our school give extremely positive feedback about how smart our students look. We ask that any long sleeves under polo tops are gold keep to with our school colours. We ask that students please wear black trackpants/trousers or shorts. 

A reminder that our Waverley Primary School jackets are great for an extra layer over a school jumper. Uniform items can be purchased at the main office or through our Qkr! app, with items being delivered to students within a day. 

Please note: branded leggings and very short hot pant style shorts are not part of our school uniform.

Ice Cream Sales

A reminder that we have ice cream sales on a Monday at lunch time.  All proceeds support our Year 6 celebration activities.  You can order your ice cream or icy pole on the Qkr! app or you can bring cash on the day.

Important Dates

4/5/6 Sport Roster

Allergy Aware

We are an allergy aware school.  We discourage the use and consumption of nuts and nut products as well as eggs and egg products. 

Move Well Eat Well

A reminder to everyone that we do not bring energy drinks to school.  

Community Notices