Principal's Report

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Mother’s Day is going to be a little different this year.

This special day is usually celebrated with family outings, special meals or family get-togethers in homes, accompanied by plenty of in-person hugs and kisses. But as the coronavirus pandemic restricts where we can go, and makes social distancing a new norm, many of these traditions will have to be postponed to another year.

Given our current situation I don't think we can thank our mums enough. They have been working extra hard these past couple of months, providing care, support and love in these challenging times.

I am sure families will come up with ways they can show their mums how much they love them. I will certainly be thinking of all our COHR mums over the weekend and hoping your children are all making the effort to spoil you in some way.

I wish all our mums, grandmothers, aunts and carers a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.

Home Learning

Here we are into our 4th week of Learning at Home. It is certainly a changing landscape. As we move further into this time of isolation and learning from home the moods, feelings and emotions for all of us is continually changing.

For some families the children are settling into the daily routine of learning at home very well. For others it is becoming increasingly challenging as they juggle working from home, settling the dynamics of siblings, getting children to complete tasks and trying to keep a positive perspective on life. Some children are enjoying being at home while others are missing their friends and the socialization aspect greatly.

Again, I applaud all of our families for their commitment to this situation. While I hope that we can have all of our students back in the classroom as soon as possible I also hope that the decisions made by the State Government consider the safety of our students, staff and parents first and foremost. I know we are all interested in hearing the outcome of the May 11 review. I will be in contact again next week should the educational landscape look to be changing in the coming weeks.

Wellbeing resources from SchoolTV

SchoolTV has generously shared a special video report as part of its coronavirus series. In this special report, parents/carers are provided with information on how to support the wellbeing and mental health of their children.

If parents or carers have any concerns about the wellbeing of their child, they should contact their school for further information. For immediate assistance, seek medical or professional help.

Special Report : Wellbeing Checklist for Primary: Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

While most children are resilient and seem to be demonstrating a remarkable capacity to manage during this challenging time, others are not faring as well. Some are experiencing a variety of emotions ranging from fear to anxiety, all of which are considered normal or natural responses to the current situation. It’s important for parents/carers to remain vigilant for any signs of unusual distress or behaviour, even if their child may not have any prior history of a mental health disorder.

https://schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-wellbeing-checklist-primary

Child Safety

Ensuring the safety of our students is always a priority at our school. We are currently reviewing and updating  our policies in line with current legislation  and education department guidelines. A copy of our recently reviewed Child Safe Policy is on display in the office foyer and on the school website.