Hope at the end of the Rainbow
Hope at the End of the Rainbow
Just the thought of a ‘rainbow’ puts a smile on our face. It brings creativity and positivity all around.
You might have noticed a handmade motif brightening your neighborhood windows in recent months. Children’s painted rainbows have been popping up in windows across the world, as schools close and households observe social-distancing rules. Children can count them as they walk by, enjoying a sense of community at a time when they cannot see their friends or visit playgrounds, and perhaps gleaning hope of a brighter time once the pandemic storm passes
Rainbows are a symbol of hope in many cultures and a sign of hope and promise of better times to come. This spectacular
rainbow was captured over Great Ryrie in all its' glory. Let’s hope it’s a sign of good things to come.
Home Learning Heroes
The Home Learning Heroes this week are highlighted in our Performing Arts' Page.
The families of Great Ryrie have entertained us with their dance moves, enlightened us with their fun and frivolity taking the COVID blues away. Thanks everyone for your spectacular performances and to the amazing Mrs Murray, for editing and creating this fantastic video.
Managing the Corona-coaster
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
On Tuesday 25 August, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times.
Dr Carr-Gregg’s webinar is aptly named Managing the Corona-coaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era.
In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lock down and remote learning. Topics include:
- your supportive role
- setting the emotional tone
- focusing on what you can control
- how to deal with disappointment
- further resources and where to get help.
- Dr Carr-Gregg’s presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions.
Webinar details
- When: Tuesday 25 August
- Time: 7:30 pm
- Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session
- Format: online via Webex
- Cost: free
How to register
To register and for more information visit the Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era eventbrite page.
Foundation 2021
Welcome to our new families who may be tuning into our newsletter over the next few weeks, with enrollment confirmations sent and accepted. We look forward to a long and supportive relationship with your family and hoping to meet you in person in Term 4. Welcome to the siblings of our current families, who have been looking forward to school for so long as they have waved goodbye to their older brothers and sisters at the gate.
It has been a difficult task for families to choose a school without the normal school tours operating during COVID. Melissa and I have been running zoom meetings twice a week, to meet our new families and attempting to try and encapsulate the essence of our wonderful school and community online.
Here are some photos of one of our gorgeous Foundation students in 2021 working hard at Home Kinder.
Charlie you are a superstar and we will be so excited to see you in 2021, as a student at GRPS.
Take Care and Stay safe
Karen Rouda and Melissa Roberts