Principal's Report

It's been another huge term at Anderson's Creek. We've had the highs of excursions, incursions and sports trips, and we've had the challenges of lockdown, remote learning and power outages. Through all of this, it has been humbling to witness the resilience and community spirit of our children and families. You've all contributed and grown in many ways, and on behalf of the staff, we thank you deeply.

Our teachers have worked tirelessly, as they always do, and are to be commended on their dedication and flexibility, particularly with the smooth transitions between remote and onsite learning. They are such a committed and caring team and we are lucky to have them. I'm sure you will enjoy reading the reports that have been lovingly prepared for your children.

Production Term 3

We are very excited about our upcoming production next term! Our performing arts teacher Natika Jenes has been working really hard getting scripts and music prepared. Make sure you check the Performing Arts page in this newsletter for details about costumes... You might even be able to make a start on these over the holidays!

Harris Gully Rd

Our wonderful school council parents have been liaising with Vic Roads to improve the safety of our students, particularly around the school crossing. You may have noticed, Vic Roads have now added zig-zag line marking as a warning for motorists just before the crossing. This is a good start! We can a play a role to increase safety here as well, by being really mindful of where we park along this road, keeping off the footpath, and cautiously entering traffic.

COVID Arrangements

The Victorian Government has announced new arrangements for schools in Victoria from and including Friday 18 June. 

From 11.59pm last night, schools in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will now operate under the same settings. 

Key changes:

• Secondary school students aged 12 or older across Victoria must wear face masks indoors at school and on public transport, and masks are recommended outdoors at school where physical distancing of 1.5m cannot be maintained.
• Visitors to school grounds must also observe face mask requirements.
• Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) and work experience placements can recommence on-site throughout Victoria.
• Camps and overnight stays can take place within Victoria, with no travel restrictions. Multiple schools can attend camps providing school groups remain separated and do not share common facilities at the same time.
• Excursions and incursions are permitted throughout Victoria.
• Indoor and outdoor interschool sport can proceed throughout Victoria, and outdoor and indoor contact and non-contact physical activity is permitted.

This letter is also to provide you with important information about a new update on the health directions under which all schools will be required to operate.

The use of Service Victoria QR codes for electronic record keeping is mandatory for all workplaces to enable the effective contact tracing of any COVID-19 cases. 

This now includes all education sector workplaces, including schools. 

QR codes will be required to be used by:

• all parents who enter buildings when on the school site
• all visitors, including contractors, external Department staff and building and maintenance staff

QR code check ins will not be required for staff or students.

All building entry and exit points will now display QR code posters. 

If you are required to enter buildings on school grounds, for whatever purpose, you are now required to use the provided QR code check-in.

If you are not able to check in using a smartphone or tablet, please complete the register outside your child’s classroom.

Using the QR code system does not replace the existing requirement for all visitors to school. We require all visitors to continue signing in the Visitors Book for emergency management purposes.  

Thank you for your support and understanding of this important health direction.

Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or contact the school if you have any concerns. 

Have a great, safe and FUN holidays!

Jake Laurie