Principal's Report
Well, what a week!
Just a reminder - please be kind- always.
Our children pick up on any vibe that we give out.Yes we have had a few covid cases and we really appreciate the support we have had from parents and staff and the general community. Our staff are to be congratulated for handling this difficult situation so well.
North East Public Health Unit and the Department of Education North East Victoria Covid Management Team have been in contact with us and after helping us navigate through the situation, they are confident that we are taking all the necessary steps to contain the virus.
We surfed, we decorated the trees out the front of the Office, Grades1,2,3 and 4 have
been swimming their little hearts out!
I couldn't resist:
One of our students has been really lucky:- the dream did become a reality- yay Frazer!
Go Dees!
Sausage sizzle POSTPONED
Our Sausage sizzle has been postponed until 2022 due to the current environment.
OVERDUE LIBRARY ITEMS
We are still waiting on the return of borrowed library books and/or DVDs, before the end of 2021. During the last two years, more overdues have accumulated than usual!
It would be much appreciated if these items can be returned as soon as possible. If they aren't returned, they often can't be replaced, so they become lost to the other students.
Thank you for your assistance.
Vaccination requirements for parents and carers attending schools
All parents and carers attending schools, including for drop off and pick up must also adhere to physical distancing, density limits, face mask requirements and practise respiratory etiquette and good hand hygiene.
Parents and carers who enter school buildings must check in using the QR code.
Parents and carers who enter school buildings must also have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and must have had two doses of COVID-19 vaccine by 29 November 2021 or have a valid medical exception with the following limited exceptions:
- when attending to administer medical treatment to their own child when the treatment cannot be administered by the school
- when attending to collect their child who is unwell and cannot leave the school building unaccompanied by their parent/carer.
- when attending for a momentary period that does not involve any sustained contact with staff or students, for example, to collect a completed art project or similar
Parents and carers attending any event or activity inside a school building including, but not limited to tours, graduations, kindergarten transition, whole of school events are required to show evidence of vaccination.
Meetings and other discussions (such as Student Support Group meetings) with parents and carers who do not meet vaccination requirements should be held virtually.
Parents and carers attending school sites for drop off and pick up who do not enter school buildings do not need to comply with vaccination requirements.
External providers who use or hire school facilities outside of school hours must ensure that use aligns with the Open Premises Directions including vaccination requirements.
Canteen and Lunch orders
The Canteen is open for over the counter sales at recess on Fridays. Lunch orders can be purchased through Miss Peppercorn will be offered every Thursday.
Foundation Enrolments
If you know of any local families who are considering our school who have not yet enrolled, or perhaps have a sibling that is not enrolled yet, we encourage you to get in touch with Jo at the office asap to secure a place.
Thank you
Many thanks to our staff and parent in the community for supporting me in this role.
Take care
Meredith Thornton
Acting Assistant Principal
