From the front desk

A note from Heather and Brooke 💚

🌈Remembering Chloe🌈

It is with a heavy heart that we say we have lost one of our beautiful students Chloe, her Mum Koby and Baby Brother Harrison last week in a tragic accident.

The Le Page community is devastated by the news of a sweet family taken too soon.

Chloe’s radiant smile, cheeky giggle and run at you hugs will be missed by us all.

Chloe was a friend to everyone at school not just those in her grade, asking anyone who was alone to come and join in play with her, and so we feel it fitting to rename our friendship seat in the playground – Chloe’s Friendship Seat. The Seat is currently covered with flowers and cards lefts by families to show their love and sadness.

Chloe our school won’t be the same without you. You are missed terribly and we will think of you with every rainbow we see.

A GoFund Me page has been set on to help Craig, Lachlan and Liam with the boys ongoing medical needs.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-koby-chloe-and-harrison

If you are needing some support please reach out or contact your local GP for 20 free Counselling sessions

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Mindfulness 💚

GRATITUDE - EMAPTHY - MINDFULNESS

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is being in the present moment - not thinking about the past or worrying about the future.

Studies show being mindful is beneficial to our health and and can help reduce anxiety and manage stress.

You can practice being mindful in lots of ways, breathing exercises, mindful colouring, puzzles, mindful walk - really taking in where you are and what you see, smell, hear and feel.

There are a number of apps that can help us to medicate and be mindful.

The Smiling Mind app is a free app with guided recorded meditations to help guide you through being mindful.

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app/

The Resilience Project have a great online program running at the moment called At Home with an area dedicated to Mindfulness - check it out here

https://theresilienceproject.com.au/at-home/everyone/mindfulness/

There are also online guided meditations you can do and one we love is Cosmic Kids on YouTube

Take some time this week to practice being mindful and see how you start to feel. 💜

Happy Father's Day

Wishing all the Dad's, Pa's, Grandad's, Opa's, Papa's, Grump's, Hero's and Male figures in our lives a very Happy Father's Day.

We hope you all have a great weekend 💚

Thank you 🌻🌻🌻

A BIG THANK YOU to our amazing staff from Heather and Brooke for our inclusion in this weeks Appreciation of Teacher Aids. We feel so blessed to work with such amazing people 🌷

📚📚📚 Book Club - Issue 6 open now 📚📚📚

https://scholastic.com.au/media/6421/bc621web.pdf

LOOP Orders only please 😊

Issue 6 closes 3/9/21

Did you know for just $7.50 you can get your books delivered to you home?!

We are hoping to be out of lockdown soon and we will hand out issue 5 orders once we are allowed back on school site.

Mental Health💚

Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students during times of uncertainty is a priority this year. We encourage everyone in our community to have a look at the links below. It may be that you and your family are managing well at this time however, it’s always worthwhile to see what is available in case you need support down the track. Knowledge is power.

Quick Guide to Student Mental Health and Wellbeing – Resources for Students

Health and wellbeing advice for students

This webpage provides students with links to current supports, DHHS health advice and a range of evidence informed and reputable organisations which provide mental health and wellbeing support including:

Supporting their own mental health and wellbeing
Getting help and helping someone else
Staying healthy
Staying safe online
Support for Koorie students
Support for VCE students
Raising concerns at school
Mindfulness activities

A series of videos feature students sharing their experiences of remote learning, what students hope for the future, and celebrated their previous return to school.

Wellbeing with Melbourne Football Club

The Department has partnered with Melbourne Football Club on a series of videos to help support student wellbeing. Featuring both AFL and AFLW players, the videos provide students with tips on resilience, managing stress and anxiety, gratitude and staying active.

Kick it with Victory

Melbourne Victory Football Club’s ‘Kick it With Victory’ online remote learning resources have been developed in collaboration with the Melbourne Victory Football Club Department of Education and Training and School Sport Victoria.

Accessing Support

If things are getting too much, or you’re worried about someone at home, talk to a trusted staff member or another trusted adult. If the staff member is worried about your safety, or the safety of someone else, they will have to talk to the principal. You can also access external help through:

Quick Guide to Student Mental Health and Wellbeing – Resources for parents and carers

Tips to support your child’s health and wellbeing

Advice, tips and resources available for parents and carers to support their child’s mental and physical health and wellbeing. It covers a range of topics including:

Raising Learners Podcast Series

The Department has partnered with the Raising Children Network on a series of podcasts providing expert advice and information to parents and carers on a range of health and wellbeing topics. Topics include how to connect with your child’s school and community, how to best support your child’s learning, what to expect for VCE and VCAL students and how to keep your child safe online.

Accessing Support

If looking after yourself is challenging and you have concerns about how you are coping, support is available. Talk to someone you trust, contact your general practitioner (GP), a counsellor or psychologist or visit a hospital emergency department. You can also access external help through:

Helpline

Information and resources

Talking to your child about coronavirus (COVID-19)

Advice on having a safe and reassuring conversation about coronavirus (COVID-19), available in a range of community languages. Quick Guide to Student Mental Health and Wellbeing – Resources for parents and carers

We are always here to help if you need 💚

Year 7 Transition

Please make sure you have returned your Student Enrolment Information Form so we can make sure details are up to date for transition to Secondary School.

Date	Upcoming Info
Fri. 14th May	Return Year 7 placement 2022 forms.
Wed. 4th August	Primary Schools notify Year 6 students of placement offers.
Thurs. 5th August	* Secondary Schools start sending out welcome packs. * Parents Can commence lodging written non-placement appeals with their preferred secondary schools if their child was unsuccessful at receiving their first preference. We can provide a copy of the Yr 6 - Yr 7 Placement Appeal form to assist with this if required.
Mon. 16th August	Closing date to lodge a written non-placement appeal with their preferred Secondary School.
Fri. 27th August	Secondary schools to notify in writing of the outcome of non-placement appeals.
Tues. 7th Dec.	Government Secondary Schools host an Orientation Day for Year 6 students.

2022 Enrolments & Tour

If any current families have children who will be starting Foundation next year, can you please ensure you complete the enrolment process at the Office as soon as possible. If you know of families outside the school who have a child likely to commence Foundation at our school in 2022 can you please ask them to contact the Office to complete the enrolment process. These confirmed enrolments are important as we are now planning for 2022.

Attendance

Any unexplained absences, you can either update this through Compass or let us know at the office the reason for your child's absence.

Covid Safe

All visitors to the school, including parents and carers, must wear masks when entering the school grounds as this is in line with the Chief Health Officer’s directive that masks must be worn both inside and outside.
All visitors to the school - no matter how long they intend to stay, must check in using the QR code at the office.
Parents and carers are asked to not linger in groups in the yard at drop off and pick up times.
Parents and carers are not to enter classrooms.
Please adhere to social distancing at all times.
We cannot have parent helpers at this stage which is disappointing and we look forward to when we can start parent helpers again.
Stay home if you are unwell - Get tested

managing-unwell-students-covid19-factsheet.pdf

If you don't have access to a mobile phone to check yourself in, we can do it manually for you at the front office. Please see Brooke for more information.

Le Page Primary School - Creating the Leader

Facebook Page

Just a reminder to follow us on Facebook!!

www.facebook.com/lepageprimaryschool

Riddle Time 🤔

Answer - Thoughts

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