From the Principal
Term 3
Today we welcome our future families to Mullum Primary School as they commence their journey with us. Enrolments have been finalised and we are linking our families through the newsletter and website and look forward to a time when we can bring our new families onsite to meet and welcome. We are busy planning future transition activities for families to participate in later in the year, hopefully face-to-face. Stay tuned.
Early morning
The beautiful clear mornings this week, has enabled me to capture the playground in the light of the rising sun. The only thing that is missing are our wonderful students. The grounds do seem so empty without our wonderful students. We are hungering for the day when we are all back together again.
Remote Learning 2.0
As we head towards the halfway point of the term and our second iteration of remote learning, we want to send out a huge 'Thank You" to you for the amazing job they are doing to keep your child motivated and organised, logged in and learning. We could not do this remote learning without you.
Science Week
This week is Science Week across Australia and we have been celebrating with a variety of activities and learning sessions to promote inquiry into the theme "Deep Blue". We will be showcasing some of this work at our assembly on Friday, check out the special scientist we had online this week:
Parent's Association BINGO Night.
Tonight the Parent's Association is planning their first remote community building activity with a class versus class BINGO games and activities with an opportunity to meet up with families in your child's classroom. This event is free and if you haven't booked yet via Eventbrite it is not too late, here is the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mullum-pa-presents-bingofor-the-parents-tickets-116399019601
We look forward catching up with everyone tonight.
Annual Report to the school community
On Monday 31 August I will present to the school community our Annual Report for 2019, this presentation has been delayed due to COVID-19. I invite all interested families to join me at 7:00pm on Webex, invite will come via Compass next week.
Flourishing Families
Last week we had our next session of Flourishing Families, second in a series of four. With over 100 families from schools across the Maroondah Network of schools we explore the benefits of positive parenting and using our strengths to our advantage. There are two sessions remaining and you are welcome to come along and hear what it is all about. There is a link in the Positive Education page of this newsletter with a link to book.
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg Free Webinar
On Tuesday 25 August, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times.
Dr Carr-Gregg’s webinar is aptly named 'Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era'.
In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown and remote learning. Topics include:
- your supportive role
- setting the emotional tone
- focusing on what you can control
- how to deal with disappointment
- further resources and where to get help.
Dr Carr-Gregg’s presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions.
Webinar details
- When: Tuesday 25 August
- Time: 7:30pm
- Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session
- Format: online via Webex
- Cost: free
How to register
To register and for more information visit the Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era eventbrite page.
Rebuild
Everything is full steam ahead for the delivery of our new Learning Centre. Here are a few updated photos for you to enjoy.
