Anaphylaxis (April 2021)
To explain to WNPS parents, carers, staff and students the processes and procedures in place to support diagnosed as being at risk of suffering from at risk of suffering from anaphylaxis. This policy also ensures that WNPS is compliant with Ministerial Order 706 and the Department's guidelines for anaphylaxis management.
Asthma (October 2018)
To ensure theat WNPS appropriately supports students diagnosed with Asthma. There has been changes to the Infection Control Guidelines. The update states that any child who has an Asthma Plan must provide their own reliever and spacer.
Attendance Policy (May 2020)
The purpose of this policy is to ensure all children of compulsory school age are enrolled in a registered schooland attend school every day the school is open for instruction.
Buddies (November 2014)
At Williamstown North Primary School, the Buddy Program assists in the development of positive relationships among students.
Bullying Prevention Policy (August 2019)
WNPS is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment where bullying will not be tolerated.
Camps & Excursions Policy (April 2021)
To explain to our school community the processes and procedures WNPS will use when planning and conducting camps, excursions and adventure activities for students.
Community Code of Conduct (2017)
Williamstown North Primary School recognises the importance of the partnership between schools and parents to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing.
Community Engagement Policy (August 2015)
Parents and the broader community play a vital role in supporting successful learning outcomes for our children.
Complaints Policy (May 2023)
The purpose of this policy is to: provide an outline of the complaints process at Williamstown North Primary School so that students, parents and members of the community are informed of how they can raise complaints or concerns about issues arising at our school.
Complaints Policy March 2023 WNPS
Digital Learning Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement (endorsed May 2021)
To ensure that all students and members of our school community understand.
Digital learning policy and aua endorsed
Enrolment Policy (August 2017)
In line with the Department of Education and Training (DET) Policy on school enrolments, every child has the right to a place in his or her designated neighbourhood school
First Aid (April 2021)
To ensure the school Community understands our school's approach to first aid for students
Food, Nutrition and Canteen
Healthy nutritional habits are essential to the growth and development of children. Williamstown North Primary School recognises its responsibility to create and maintain an environment that will have the best possible impact on the health of students, staff and the wider community.
Food nutrition and canteen policy
Family Engagement Policy (October 2009)
To improve the educational outcomes for all students at Williamstown North Primary School by increasing the level of family involvement in their child/ren's learning.
Gifted and Talented (May 2015)
All children are entitled to an education that is engaging, challenging and helps them to reach their full potential.
Gifts, Benefits & Hospitality Policy
The Gifts, Benefits & Hospitality Policy states the Department of Education and Training's requirements for receiving or providing offers of gifts, benefits or hospitality.
DET Gifts Benefits Hospitality
Homework Updated October 2020
Homework helps students by complementing and reinforcing classroom learning, fostering good lifelong learning and study habits, as well as providing an opportunity for students to be responsible for their own learning and for families to engage in their children’s learning.
Inquiry Learning (November 2008)
Inquiry Learning involves students on their own, and teacher directed questions about a unit of work and having time to investigate the answers.
Junior School Council (April 2010)
Williamstown North Primary School strongly supports the development of student Leadership Skills. At our school the Junior School Council will represent the student body in raising, discussing, reporting and acting upon relevant student issues.
Mobile Device Policy (June 2018)
To explain to the WNPS community the policy requirements and expectations regarding the safe and appropriate use of mobile devices by students at school or during school activities
Medication Policy Administration of - (April 2021)
To explain to parents/carers, student and staff the processes WNPS will follow to safely manage the provision of medication to students while at school or school activities, including camps and excursions.
Administration of medication policy
Parent Payment Policy (February 2020)
The Victorian community shares a vision to build an education system that champions excellence and ensures that every child and young person has access to the opportunities to succeed in life, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Privacy Policy
Now replaced by DET's Privacy Policy
Procedures for Effective Teacher Parent Communication - These procedures have been developed as a guide for all teachers so that they are able to communicate with all parents within the school, in a positive and constructive manner. A positive rapport between teachers and parents is an important component in all school wide communication.
Procedures for effective teacher parent communication
Further information about Collection Statement.
Privacy policy further info collection statement primary school
Photographing Filming and recording student policy
To explain to parents/carers: how Williamstown North Primary School collects, uses and discloses photographs, video and recordings of students, when parent/carer consent is required before photographing, filming and recording students and how consent can be provided and withdrawn.
Restraint & Seclusion DET Fact Sheet
From the Department of Education and Training
Parent fact sheet restraints and seclusions
School Dress Code (June 2017)
Williamstown North Primary School has always had a strong tradition of students wearing a uniform and taking pride in their personal appearance. The green and gold colours of the school are known and recognised around the wider Williamstown community, giving a sense of belonging and a degree of security. The uniform assists the students’ feeling of pride in their school and themselves.
School dress code policy and procedures
Sponsorship and Advertising (June 2010)
Our school recognises the mutual benefits that can be gained from developing positive and purposeful partnerships with organisations, businesses and societies that exist within the wider school community.
Sponsorship advertising policy
Statement of Values & School Philosophy (September 2018)
The purpose of this policy is to outline the values of our school community and explain the vision, mission and objectives 9purpose) of our school: as well as articulating the behavioural expectations for all members of our school community.
Statement of values school philosophy
Student Attendance (October 2017)
At Williamstown North Primary School it is expected that all children will regularly attend school.
Student Engagement Policy and Procedures (August 2016)
Student Engagement is an educational concept used to describe students' ongoing interest in, and interaction with, their learning and their school community.
Student engagement policy and procedures
Student Supervision Policy
To ensure all school staff understand their general supervision and playground supervision responsibilities.
Sun Smart (May 2017)
Too much of the sun's UV radiation can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage and skin cancer.
Visitors to School (March 2021)
To provide a safe and secure learning and teaching environment for students and staff by establishing processes to monitor and manage visitors to Williamstown North Primary School.
Volunteer Policy (October 2022)
To outline the processes that Williamstown North Primary School will follow to recruit, screen, supervise and manage volunteers to provide a child safe environment, and to explain the legal rights of volunteers.
Yard Duty & Supervision Policy (April 2021)
to ensure school staff understand their supervision and yard duty responsibilities