As we settle into the new term, it’s been wonderful to see our students return with enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards learning. Term 3 is always a busy and exciting time in schools, with many learning experiences, events and opportunities planned over the coming weeks. We look forward to sharing these with our community throughout the term and continuing to work together to support every student’s growth and success. 

100 days of Prep

On Monday, our Prep students celebrated their first 100 days of school. Dressed to impress, they enjoyed a fun-filled day of activities to mark the occasion and celebrate all they have achieved. We are incredibly proud of the progress our Prep students have made so far this year. They have embraced new learning experiences, built friendships, and grown in confidence throughout their first months at school. A big thank you to our Prep families for the important role you have played in supporting your child’s transition to school in 2026.

Parent-Teacher Interviews – Student-Free Day

A reminder that next Friday 7 August is a student-free day, as parent-teacher interviews will be taking place throughout the day. Bookings can be made through Compass and will close on Thursday 6 August, so please ensure you book your preferred timeslot before bookings close. If you require any assistance, please contact your child’s classroom teacher. Our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program will be operating on the day. If you require care for your child, please contact the school by Tuesday 4 August to make a booking.

Unexplained Student Absences

Ensuring every student arrives safely at school each day is a shared responsibility between families and the school. If your child is going to be absent, please notify the school as soon as possible by submitting an absence through Compass or contacting the office. In line with the Department of Education’s Attendance Policy, we require a reason for every student absence, so if we have not received one, you may get a phone call from the school requesting confirmation of their whereabouts and the reason for their absence. We appreciate your support with this. Keeping our attendance records up to date helps us meet our duty of care and ensures the safety and wellbeing of all students.

New Arrival!

Congratulations to Hannah Beaumont and her family on the arrival of their second child, Patrick, who was born during the school holidays. We’re delighted to hear that Patrick, Hannah and the whole family are healthy and doing well. We wish them every happiness as they enjoy this very special time together.

Staffing Updates

We are delighted to welcome Sophie Wallace to Wangala. Sophie will be commencing next week in an Education Support role, working two days per week. We look forward to the valuable support she will provide to our students. We also warmly welcome Kate Schram, who has taken over from Hannah Beaumont as the classroom teacher for 1/2 HB on Thursdays and Fridays. Kate is already well known within our school community and has quickly established strong relationships with the students.

Fidget Tools

At Wangala, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments that enable every student to access and participate in learning. For some students, a fidget tool may form part of the strategies that support their attention, regulation and engagement in the classroom. Recently, we have noticed a significant increase in the number of students bringing fidget tools to school. When used without a demonstrated educational need, they can become a distraction for both the student using them and those around them. Therefore, the use of fidget tools during class time needs to be agreed upon by the school and the family, with supporting documentation from a relevant external professional (e.g. Occupational Therapist, Paediatrician, Psychologist etc.). Students who do not have an identified educational need or an agreed adjustment plan will be asked to keep fidget tools in their school bag during class time. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain calm, focused learning environments while ensuring that students with identified needs receive the adjustments required to participate successfully in school. If you have any questions or would like to discuss supports for your child, please get in contact.

Working Bee – Sunday 2 August

A working bee will be held this Sunday 2nd August, from 9:00am–11:00am. The focus will be on the maintenance in Porrigal’s Patch, including tidying and refreshing the garden beds, along with a range of other general maintenance tasks. We’d love to see as many volunteers as possible. If you’re able to lend a hand, please feel free to use the staff car park when you arrive.

Kind regards,

Joe Doyle

Principal