Message from Principal Sally

Welcome to the 2020 school year. 

We have had a  smooth start to a school year and I welcome new staff, students, parents, and carers to our 'Errol Street' community.

A fresh start at a new school or new year level can be met with excitement and trepidation. These feelings may be heightened after our challenging summer. Many world-wide events are still affecting our sense of well being. Please be aware if you notice your children becoming ‘overly anxious’ and take nurturing action. 

I certainly felt scared even though I knew my family and I were safe whilst on holiday at Wilson's Promontory. This image is of east Gippsland full of smoke haze. 

Welcome to our new staff:

Jen - Registered Nurse - see more about Jen later in this newsletter

Justin - Music

Aaron - PE

Risa - Yr 6

Celeste - Yr 5

Emma - Yr 4

Ari - Yr 3

Megan- Yr 1

Riddah - Education Support – Yr 4

Gen - Education Support - Prep

Connor - Education Support - Yr 3

Ben - Education Support - Yr2

Kristen Re and Erin - Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Farwell to these staff members:

Tyson Smith - Assistant Principal - Manorvale Primary School

Viv Amiel – Retired

Matthew Shouteten - Reservoir Primary School

Isabella Clemmens - Wembley Primary School

Maggie Al Naouri – Leave for 2020

Nicole Weaver – Relocated to Queensland

Updated Policy on Privacy

I would like to draw your attention to the Department of Education and Training update privacy policy. 

Link to the current school privacy policy.

If you are interested in other policies that inform our school, please go to the website here: Policies & Procedures.

Air Quality Advice

As a result of the ongoing bushfires, there are community health concerns that schools and early childhood centres need to be aware of.

The Department is working with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), which provides advice about the community health concerns, including poor air quality. The Department issues alerts to schools when there is a need to monitor air quality conditions. 

North Melbourne Primary School follows this advice when necessary.