Dear Parents and Carers,

As we draw to the end of a very different looking Term Two, there are many things we can be grateful for. The resilience our students have shown and continue to show on their return to school is one. The way we have all worked together-  parents, teachers and students in a warm respectful way and ensured the learning of our children continued in a positive, connected way. The way we all took ownership that we are all in this together and continue to adhere to regulations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of  all in our community and beyond. For all of these reasons and more we celebrate a successful Term Two and look forward to a peaceful holiday period before returning to school in Term Three, refreshed and energised for our next phase of learning. 

Our teachers have been reflecting on remote learning as a staff and with the students. The reflection has included “Mining for the Gold” and finding the great learning that we would like to continue rather than “snap back” completely to the way we did the learning prior to this experience. Student voice has also been considered when making these decisions. There have already been some great practices or “gold” that teachers as a team have committed to with their hubs moving forward.

COVID Protocols including drop off and Pick Up.

The advice from CEM is that their guidelines and  protocols for drop off and pick up will remain the same for when we return in Term 3. 

We are also working with our bike riders leaving the top gate.  Students need to walk along the gravel track to and from the posts beside the road. Students are also required to use the crossings, in order to cross the road.

We thank you for your continued respect at drop off and pick up times.

Reports: I hope you have all been able to access your child’s report. If you are having trouble please contact the office. Also if you wish to clarify any aspect of the report please make contact with your teacher. 

Sacramental Programs: At this stage it looks like there will be no Eucharist or Reconciliation Sacraments celebrated this year. This is yet to be confirmed however in the likelihood this will be the case, the students will have the opportunity the following year to celebrate these sacraments. There is a possibility Confirmation may be celebrated in Term 4. For those of you who know Bishop Mark Edwards from previous celebrations he has been transferred to Wagga Wagga and we are awaiting the announcement of another Bishop for the Melbourne Archdiocese. We will keep you updated once any more news comes in regards to the Sacraments.

Swimming: We have some new tentative dates booked for swimming which will be confirmed closer to the time. The dates for the Program will be 5 days instead of the original 8 planned this year in Year 4/5 20th-24th July; Year 2 27th-31st July; Year 3 3rd-7th August. Please be aware that the cost of the swimming program for the school exceeds the 5 days we allow in the Curriculum Levy.

Camp: Camp is still being considered likely as we move into the second half of the year. The government advice looks like we will be able to go ahead with some form of camp this year, even if it is postponed to a later date. Whilst we continue to wait and see we have made the decision Year 5 and 6 will not go to Melbourne this year but somewhere more local. When we know, we will confirm these details.

Principal for the Day: Over the last two weeks we have had two wonderful Principals for the Day who have enjoyed conducting Principal walks, taking suggestions and compliments from students across year levels, saying messages over the PA, having a hot lunch with their class and enjoying morning tea with the staff.

Congratulations and terima kasih to Byrdy Bakacs and Harry Banks.