Assistant Principal's Report
Spring Gully Primary School
Cyber Topic of the Week: The eSafety Guide
This webpage is absolute gold for parents trying to keep up with safety and appropriateness of all the different online platforms, games and apps for their kids. There are dozens of tiles on this page that link to information for parents. Save this one to your favourites!
https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide
World Teachers Day
As Francis has mentioned in his section of the newsletter today, this Friday is World Teachers' Day. I would like to take the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge our awesome teaching team at SGPS. We are very fortunate to have such a hard-working and dedicated group of teachers who genuinely care about the students at SGPS.
Changes to Student Digital Device use in Primary Schools
You may have heard this announcement in the media in recent weeks. This change has no immediate impact on schools and families. Schools have recieved the following information at this point in time:
From 2027, the Victorian Government is introducing changes to the use of digital devices for students from Prep to Grade 6. Under the new guidelines, schools:
- will no longer invite families to purchase or bring their own digital devices to use at school for Prep to Grade 6
- will follow new recommended digital device times, including minimal device time for Prep to Grade 2; and a maximum of 90 minutes per day for grades 3 to 6.
These changes are intended to support families by reducing cost-of-living pressures. They will also support students by reducing screen-time which can reduce the risk of eye strain, sedentary behaviour, and reduced peer interaction. These reforms complement Victoria’s nation-leading mobile phone restrictions, ensuring an integrated approach to addressing digital distraction and the inappropriate use of technology.
Colour Run Fundraiser
Support the SGPS Parent Club fundraising efforts through the Colour Run.
Sign up here --> https://app.schoolfundraising.com.au
LOOKING FORWARD TO BE AWESOME DAY TOMORROW!!