Road Map to Return to School

Welcome to Term 4!

I hope all our students and families had time to relax and enjoy some quality moments together away from Webex and devices over the holiday period. It is great to have students back again connecting through Remote and Flexible learning. We are definitely looking forward to seeing everyone return onsite over the coming weeks. 

Our leadership team have and will continue to work through the latest DET School Operations Guide to ensure the continued health and wellbeing of students, staff and families and the effective implementation of the COVID Safe protocols. I will continue to share this information with families. 

During the holidays the Victorian Government Roadmap was announced. The Roadmap, which is based on advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, sets out the staged return to onsite learning in Term 4, with the plan being that all students returning onsite by Friday 5th November. This will, however, depend on final advice from health authorities closer to each stage. 

For our school, this means that the following arrangements will be in place.

Please Note: further details about these arrangements will be shared with the school community closer to the start dates listed.

Remote and flexible learning will be delivered to students on the days they are not onsite. Vulnerable children and children of parents or guardians who are on the authorised provider and authorised worker list can continue attending onsite. TeamKids will be open for all students during Term 4 in line with their return to onsite attendance at school.

A reminder that as students return to school that COVID Safe protocols will be in place:

• Parents are not allowed to enter the school buildings. If a parent needs to contact a teacher, please do this via email or a phone call.
• If a parent needs to come to the Office, they will need to QR code in.
• When dropping off or picking up your children from school please be mindful of the mask wearing and social distancing requirements.
• It is a recommendation that students wear face masks at school.

Unfortunately, the continuing lockdown and subsequent restrictions highlighted in the School Operations Guide mean that many term four events will be cancelled or rescheduled. We have unfortunately had to cancel the Year 3/4 Camp. PMP, interschool sport, swimming program and incursions and excursions are not allowed at this stage. When more information becomes available, I will let you know.

Our Term 4 Curriculum Day has been set for Monday 1st November (as you can see in the table above), which is the day before the Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday.  There will be no onsite or remote learning on both of these days.

Despite the restrictions, we have been able to organise a family fun night for Friday 15th October. All families are invited to log onto an hour of entertainment with Anthony De Masi – Master of Comedy Magic.

Date:  Friday 15th October 2021

Time:  7pm

Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89784377271?pwd=WWtuVy9UNXpTWHZtMXZxZ1Y4V0QxUT09

Meeting ID:  897 8437 7271

Passcode:  148257

We hope that everyone is able to enjoy this captivating performance!

Again, thank you for your continued support, we are looking forward to seeing you all as the term unfolds.

Helen