Important Information
PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE or MATHS CHALLENGE?
CONGRATULATIONS to the 215 students who have completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
50% of students have completed the Challenge. How many were registered?
If 65 students read Zoo School and 66 students read Where is the Galah?
Which one was read the most?
Check out the graph below – who has been the most successful in completing the Challenge?
The challenge closes this Saturday the 19th September. How many books can you read in 5 days?
WELLBEING
Keeping children safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic
From the eSafety Commissioner website:
The global impact of COVID-19 means young people will be spending more time at home — and more time online. There are lots of great ways children can use connected devices to learn and play, but there are also risks.
As parents and carers, you have the best opportunity to support and guide your children to avoid online risks and have safer experiences. Governments and industry also have a role to play in making sure the online world is a safe place to be.
In these uncertain times, children may feel isolated or anxious, and might see family members disturbed by the COVID-19 impacts. Away from school, children have less access to their usual support systems including friends, teachers and counsellors. If possible, it could be useful to reach out to your child’s regular support group to check if they can provide online or telephone support.
How to help kids stay safe online
Even if you are at home together, it is not possible to monitor your child’s online activities every second of the day. It is important to talk with them about online safety issues to help develop their critical thinking and ability to make good choices.
It takes a whole family to be safe online
A family tech agreement is a set of rules about how devices, like smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs and gaming consoles are used in your home. It is written down and agreed to by all family members and kept in a place where everyone can see it (such as on the fridge). This agreement is designed to help your family have a smoother time around technology in your home and promote safer online experiences. Learn more and access a digital Family Tech Agreement template here.
For more information please refer to the Global ONLINE SAFETY ADVICE for parents and carers booklet or visit the Australian Government's eSafety Commissioner website.
Onsite Learning Application
Below is an application form from the Department of Education for on-site attendance. If you feel you have grounds to request your child attend school you must complete and return the attached application to the school email. This application will be reviewed and you will be informed each Friday if your application has been successful or otherwise. No child is permitted to be on the school grounds without the approval, by the school principal, through an official application.
Application forms must be submitted weekly by Thursday 3.00pm for approval for attendance the following week with a decision communicated on the Friday by 3.00pm. Please submit by this Thursday 17th of September for Week 1 of Term 4.