CHPS Newsletter

Principal's Report 

From Christian's desk....

R U Ok Day

Today marks the national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask “Are you OK?” 

If you’re unsure of ‘how to ask’, the R U OK website outlines the simple steps that could change a life. 

https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

When it’s time to return we’re aiming for 100% student attendance

Over the past week communities and individuals have been coming to terms with the State Government’s staged return to COVID Normal. Many families have openly expressed their excitement, however there is trepidation amongst some. 

At Croydon Hills Primary School, when it’s time to return, we’re aiming for 100% student attendance. Families that are apprehensive about returning their children to school are encouraged to look for the positive benefits of the school environment. Schools are not only educational institutions that provide a platform for children to develop academically, they are a place where children can grow socially and emotionally. Building friendships nurtures self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Successfully interacting with peers enables children to develop critical skills such as language and speech, how to relax, and most importantly, how to have fun. 

Keeping your child home for fear of COVID-19 is not risk averse, it may well cause different, more significant health implications in the future. 

Vulnerable children are able to attend school

Families are reminded that our school is here to support you. Please contact Carol Wyatt (Assistant Principal – Wellbeing (carol.wyatt@education.vic.gov.au) if hardship or significant stress is negatively impacting the health and wellbeing of your child/ren. 

Carol has been facilitating student supports, one of which is on-site attendance for vulnerable children for one, two, three or four days from 9:00 – 12:30pm, Monday - Thursday. 

Onsite Attendance for Remote Learning 14 - 18 September 

Please use the link below to notify us of your child/ren’s onsite attendance next week, 14 - 18 September 2020:

https://forms.gle/rirQ8HsyQNALUHcc7

Note: Onsite attendance concludes at 1:30pm on Friday 18 September.  Families can book into OSHC from 1:30pm.

A reminder, 

The Victorian Government has stated that all students who can learn from home must learn from home.

On-site supervision will be available for students in the following categories, based on revised criteria:

  • children whose parents are permitted workers and for whom no other arrangements can be made
  • to vulnerable children including:
    • children in out-of-home care
    • children deemed by Child Protection and/or Family Services to be at risk of harm
    • children identified by the school (Carol Wyatt, Assistant Principal – Wellbeing) as vulnerable (including via referral from a family violence agency, homelessness or youth justice service or mental health or other health service). 
    • children with a disability where the family is experiencing severe stress.

By submitting this form, you declare that your child is well and you will collect your child as soon as is practicable upon the request of the school if your child becomes unwell.

Please consider your child's onsite attendance accepted after you have completed the form. For any:

Christian Holdsworth  -  Principal