Engagement and Wellbeing
School Procedures for the Bushfire Season
Last week, we incorrectly posted some past procedures for bushfire season. We would like to apologise for this mixup and have attached the most recent Bushfire Preparedness Policy for everyone’s reference.
Child Safety Posters - Please Read and Discuss
During Term 4 of each year, we place a lot of emphasis as part of our Be Positive program on educating the kids about protective behaviours. At last week’s assembly we shared with everyone a poster about my body safety rules. These posters will be displayed around the school encouraging our students to remember some of the important actions we need to take to keep safe. Attached is a copy of that poster for reference and we encourage all families to take a read with their children to support child safety as a community. We have also attached a poster on early warning signs, which is invaluable to help kids understand when something is not right.
Blue Light Award Winners
Congratulations to the following students for receiving the prestigious Blue Light Award from Ballarat Police. These students were identified by the teachers in their year level for having excellent attendance, attitude to work and supporting the positive climate of their class and school. Well done kids! We’re really proud of you!
Students:
Paige W
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Child First and The Orange Door
1300 783 341
Child first stands for Child and Family Information, Referral and Support Team.
Child FIRST teams are located across Victoria, each providing children, young people and families easier access to the services they need.
Child FIRST provides a central referral point to a range of community-based family services and other supports within each of the Child FIRST catchment areas.
Child FIRST links vulnerable children, young people and their families into the relevant services they need.
Factors which affect a child's safety, stability or development are:
Significant parenting problems that may be affecting the child's development
Serious family conflict, including family breakdown
Families under pressure due to a family member's physical or mental illness, substance abuse, disability or bereavement
Young, isolated and/or unsupported families
Significant social or economic disadvantage that may adversely impact on a child's care or development.
What is the Orange Door?
Child FIRST, as the access point for family services, is progressively transitioning to The Orange Door.
The Orange Door is the new access point for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence, or families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children to access the services they need to be safe and supported.
If you, or someone you know is struggling with their current situation, we encourage a phone call to Child FIRST and The Orange Door to assist. A self-referral can be made by calling 1300 783 341
Grandparents and Special Friends’ Morning
As mentioned in previous weeks, below are the details for the Grandparents and Special Friends’ Morning for everyone’s reference.
When: Thursday the 7th of November, 2019
Time: 9am - 11am with a Morning Tea from 10:45am to 11:30am.
Where: Your child’s classroom (We will have special helpers on the morning guiding guests to the relevant rooms).
Morning tea will be held in the Grade 6 end of the BER Building.
To support this day, we ask our classes to provide a few plates of food each. If you are able to offer your culinary skills, please speak with your class PLP. Thank you!