At Winthrop Primary School we live our school motto of learning and growing together. Our whole school pedagogy is built around this motto with a focus on continual growth and improvement in all aspects of our work.
We believe that children learn best when each and every one of them is valued, supported, connected and nurtured to develop a ‘can do’ attitude.
Our school understands and acknowledges that our values of Respect, Responsibility, Care and Achievement underpin
everything we do.
We care about and look after ourselves, other people and our environment.
Care
We show regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others because everyone has the right to be respected.
Respect
We are accountable and take responsibility for our own actions.
Responsibility
We know success is not always about simply achieving the goal but is also about the important learning you do along the way.
Achievement
Engage With Our School Community
Winthrop Primary School works in partnership with community to support all
students in becoming successful learners, confident and creative individuals and
active and informed citizens.
Did you know a 10 minute walk changes brain chemistry to boost happiness?
Friday 22nd November Winthrop PS is hosting our own Talk N Walk to School Day! At Winthrop we encourage our community to arrive at school 'Fume Free' on Fridays. So put on your sneakers and walk, run, scoot or cycle this Friday and boost your happiness 😊
Kaya Everyone,
Yesterdays D1 and D2's assembly was a fantastic celebration of both student achievement and innovative teaching. The focus on future farming and the application of the Creative Habits in the students’ learning was a demonstration of how our teachers are challenging children to work together to ‘think outside the box’ and consider solutions to real life problems. The way in which our students have engaged in the Creative Schools initiative throughout the year, the assembly today, and the whole school showcase in Term 3 is so impressive. Each offering a wonderful opportunity for the children to demonstrate their creativity and understanding.Our fabulous teachers, Mrs Bailey and Miss Dixon have played an essential role, not just in facilitating learning, but together with Mrs Williams and Miss Stein have shared their experiences and insights with other educators at the Creative Schools reflection events. This exchange of ideas has enriched our professional links with educators outside of our school which in turn strengthens our program. We are incredibly proud of the work our students and teachers have done over the past two years through the Creative Schools program. This initiative has helped us build a strong reputation as a school that values, nurtures, and
celebrates a strength-based approach to learning. Our commitment to this philosophy has also been demonstrated through our school’s Launch program, which empowers students by respecting their agency and offering enriched learning opportunities tailored to meet their individual learning needs, skills, talents, and interests. Many thanks to both Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Cianfrini for their leadership in this area.
At assembly, we were pleased to welcome the Deputy Principal of Melville Senior High School, Justin McDougall, who presented several of our Year 6 students with certificates and congratulated them on their acceptance into extension programs at the high school for 2025. We are wish each of these students all the very best as they embark on their high school learning journeys.
Last weekend, the WPS Father’s Group hosted a wonderful campout on our school oval, where many families came together to enjoy activities, fun, and laughter. The event featured a movie night and, of course, the unforgettable experience of sleeping under the stars! A big thank you and congratulations to the dads and father figures who organised this event. We also appreciate the families who attended. We are so fortunate to be part of a community where so many people generously volunteer their time, skills, and resources to create special experiences for our children. To all of those who assisted, thank you.
As we come toward the close of the year, we remind families that our biennial Winthrop Celebrates concert will be held on Wednesday, 4th of December. All welcome. Please check the website, Connect notifications and Facebook for more details.
Kind regards,
Karina
It was such a beautiful assembly with an importance message - sustainability!
This week was National Recycling Week and we have been working hard to return as many of our canteen 10c recyclables as possible. Please remind your children that if they have a 10c recyclable in their lunchbox or have purchased something from canteen if they return it to the canteen they will receive a PBS token and go into the draw to win a prize from the canteen at our next assembly!
For bigger 10c donation drop offs - please bring your recyclables to Pre-Primary
Thank-you to our canteen volunteers for all their help in supporting this initiative. Want to help out at the canteen?
Sign up here volunteersignup.org/9XY7E
🙌🌱What a great effort towards a cleaner, greener planet 🌱
As Winthropians we take responsibility for our actions and acknowledge our mistakes.
The best thing I like about my work are the 'lightbulb' moments when you see on a child's face that they understand something for the first time.
Everyone is kind, generous and friendly. Everyone fits in at Winthrop because you can make friends and be a good friend.
The best thing I like about my work is our connected community, the growth I see in my students and the humour shared working toward our goals.
The best thing I like about my work is seeing my students' 'get it,' whatever their personal 'it' is.
At Winthrop Primary School everyone belongs because we are good at sharing our cultures.
The thing I like best about my work is the opportunity to connect with the whole child to enable a love of learning, life and ongoing growth.
Learn and Grow Together.
