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Growing & Learning Together

Issue 35 · 10 Nov 2021

In this issue

Calendar & Announcements Important Announcements, Upcoming Events
Principal's Message School Grounds & Damage, Prep Transition 2022, 2022 Class Allocations, Change of Curriculum Day
Rapid antigen testing pilot FAQs What is the at-home rapid antigen testing pilot?, Why are you starting the statewide roll-out with a pilot?, My school is participating in the pilot and my child is a primary close contact. What do I need to do? , What do I need to do if I want my child to take part in this rapid antigen testing pilot?, If my child has been vaccinated, do they need to participate in the rapid antigen testing program?, Statewide, What will the statewide roll-out look like from 15 November? , Will non-government schools be included in the statewide roll-out? , Testing, What is rapid antigen testing?, How is it different to standard PCR COVID-19 testing?, How do I conduct the test?, Can my child self-administer the test?, What does a positive result mean?, When can my child return to school with a positive test result?, What does a negative result mean?, When can my child return to school with a negative test result? ,  If you opt-into the at-home Rapid Antigen Testing Program, If you do not opt-into the Rapid Antigen Testing program, What does an invalid test result mean?, What should I do if I need help performing the test?, My child is fully vaccinated, do they have to do a rapid antigen test?, In case students haven’t done a PCR test at home, will they be tested at school? Who will administer this test, and how are parents consenting to this? , Costs and access, Where do I get a rapid antigen test from?
Attendance and Missing School Attendance and Missing School, What to do if your child can’t go to school.
Busy at School!
Social & Emotional Learning You get what you negotiate, Kids who do deals, The last resort
Lighthouse Keeper Mentor Tetxs Good readers are confident writers, Lamont Book Fair
Getting to know you! Ms Anne Kelly. Office administration 
Student Writing
Hillsmeade Videos Hillsmeade Happenings for Term 4 Week 6, School Video Tour
STEAM Update
Digital Learning Tips and tricks of being productive using Microsoft Word
First Aid Update Staff or students with COVID-19 symptoms
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