Some Words from the Wellbeing Team
We are all looking forward to your children returning to school on Monday. We would like to reassure you that all teachers will be providing a program that will support their students’ needs, socially, emotionally and academically.
Research tells us that students must be calm and able to focus to learn. Teachers will be using Tribes, Smiling Mind www.smilingmind.com.au and a range of other activities to ensure students feel safe, calm, connected and hopeful for the future.
There is no doubt that your children will have managed their time at home in various ways and returning to school will either be met with excitement to be seeing their teachers and their friends again or some concerns about leaving you and the safety of home.
Teachers understand that it may take a little while for their student’s to settle back into the schools routines, to be able to get along with others, manage their emotions and produce work of an academic standard.
Our wellbeing team are always available for students who may need extra support to settle back into this period of ‘recovery’ from Covid-19. Talk to your child’s teacher, Caren Taylor (Assistant Principal) or Kaye Cameron (Social Worker) if you have any questions or concerns.
Caren and Kaye
Leaving FWPS? If your family is planning to move to another school for the 2021 school year we require this information in writing. The complex task of forming class lists will be developed over the next few weeks and the earlier we can factor in student changes the more comprehensive those lists can be. Please drop us a message at: footscray.west.ps@education.vic.gov.au
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Class Placement for 2021 During term 4 the teaching teams will spend many hours preparing grades for next year. Throughout this process, the needs of all students are considered from a social, academic and behavioural perspective. However, parents who wish to discuss, or communicate considerations relating to their children’s grade placement for 2021 are advised that initial communication should be made in writing and addressed, via the office, to Brendan Millar.
All matters will be dealt with sensitively, however we must stress that requests for specific teachers or classes will not be accommodated. Requests related to learning, behavioural or social requirements will be considered on merit and in consultation with key staff members. Please note that all communication on this matter will need to be received by no later than Friday, 30th October. We will acknowledge receipt of any communication in writing and may seek further information to support any request. |
Brendan Millar
Principal