Thursday 9th June

Dear families,

Curriculum Day tomorrow

With tomorrow being a pupil free day I hope our families take the opportunity to enjoy a long weekend. For many of our students and staff it will be a chance to try and overcome any lingering illness that we are currently seeing across the school. We look forward to seeing our students next Tuesday, June 14. TheirCare will be able to provide support for our families if needed. They can be contacted via www.theircare.com.au or 1300 072 410

Cyber Safety Project

Yesterday staff and students enjoyed meeting Sam and Kiah and learning about being safe online. The sessions were split between Foundation to Year 2 students and our Year 3 – 6 students. This was followed up with a staff session after school.

Families are invited to the national online event on Tuesday 14th June at 7:30pm. If you would like to be part of the online event you will need to register via https://bit.ly/CSPJUNE14 We encourage you to find the time to join this webinar.

As we know children love to play, connect and learn online. The webinar session aims to provide families with insights and important information about popular online experiences children are exposed to today. Building a positive and healthy family environment where digital use is encouraged, but managed effectively, can be a tough balance. Throughout this workshop the Cyber Safety Project Team highlight important settings and parental controls that allow your child to navigate online tools independently and safely. You will uncover proactive tools and strategies for developing fundamental digital safety and wellbeing skills in your young people at home, including ways to seek help when things go wrong online. Topics covered in this session:- The Cyber Safety Project Methodology: Plan, Prevent & Protect- Gaming trends- Social networking trends- Parental controls & app privacy settings- How to report cyber abuse- Screen time- Developing self-regulation skills- Cyberbullying and help seeking strategies- Establishing a safe digital environment at home

Reconciliation Week

On Monday we concluded our Reconciliation Week activities with a performance from the Djirri Djirri dance group. Our students and staff thoroughly enjoyed participating and learning more about indigenous cultures. Thanks again to Anna Benjamin for her support bringing this to Menzies.

Enrolments

Enrolments for Foundation 2023 are now open. Families are asked to complete an enrolment form and return it to the school office as soon as possible to assist with planning for 2023. If you know of family or friends who may be interested in hearing more about Menzies Creek education for their children, please ask them to contact the school office to arrange a tour. We are available for prospective and existing families to see the school in action. Thank you for your assistance with this.

Staffing update

Today we say goodbye and good luck to one of our Education Support staff, Merin Border. Merin is moving to Wandin Yallock PS and will be heading their literacy support and intervention program. Merin has worked with us over the past 3 years supporting our students whilst also studying to become a teacher. We wish her all the best.

Enjoy the long weekend.

Regards,

Dale McInerney