Westbreen Primary School

Information for Volunteers

Westbreen Primary School values and encourages the involvement of parents, family members, and community members as volunteers. We believe volunteers bring a wealth of knowledge, creativity, diversity, and skills to our school community.
Volunteers’ contributions support and enhance our educational, social, engagement, and wellbeing goals.

To be a Team Westbreen Volunteer

  • You must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • You need to complete the Volunteers Induction Program
  • You need to sign & complete the Volunteer Information form
  • You must go through the School Office each time you volunteer at the school so you can sign in on arrival and sign out when leaving
    • This is a legal requirement in case of an emergency while you are on site

Tips for Volunteers

  • Always follow directions from the classroom teacher
  • Guide students in their learning
  • Encourage independent thinking
  • Encourage risk taking in learning
  • Work in partnership with the classroom teacher
  • Confidentiality is very important. You must not discuss with other students or parents:
    • any student’s performance, disabilities, strengths
    • information about staff
  • Honesty, integrity and commitment are important
  • Support and encourage students by praising their efforts
  • Ask for help when you’re not sure
  • Expect students to ‘have a go’ and encourage ownership of their learning
  • Any behaviour management should be directed to the classroom teacher
  • You should be within sight of a staff member when working with students
  • You should always feel comfortable with whatever tasks you are involved in
  • Report any feedback or concerns you may have to the classroom teacher
  • If you have sensitive feedback for the classroom teacher and it is not possible to speak to them there and then, please ask to speak to one of our management team before you leave
  • We understand plans can change unexpectedly, if you can’t make it please email the teacher or call the school office to pass on a message that you can’t attend

 Information for Volunteers

At Team Westbreen

  • The wellbeing of our students is our priority
  • Staff, students, and families support each other
  • We ensure that all students are engaged in learning
  • All students, staff and families are treated with respect
  • We care about and have compassion for each other
  • We are responsible for our behaviour and belongings
  • We co-operate with each other and are partners in learning
  • We believe everyone can achieve great things
  • We have high expectations of our students
  • We encourage independent thinking
  • We understand and practise the right to privacy and confidentiality
  • We are committed to delivering the best education possible

Volunteering Opportunities

  • Reading with individual and small groups of students
  • Simple numeracy activities as directed by classroom teacher
  • Letter and sound recognition
  • Vegetable garden upkeep and design
  • Excursion and Incursion assistance
  • Assisting with school events such as concerts, Italian day, sporting events, art show etc
  • Westbreen Parents & Friends Community Group (P&F)
    • planning and executing social and fundraising events
  • School Council
  • Canteen
  • Breakfast Club
  • Other duties as directed by the classroom teacher
  • Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) – Foundation students
  • Oral Language Program (OL) – Foundation students

Please take a moment to read through the school policies listed below.
These policies are in place to support and protect everyone involved in the Volunteering Program at Westbreen Primary School:

If you are interested in volunteering at WPS:

  • See our P&F Page for more information about events
  • Call our office staff on 9306 9481