Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we continue to endure the impact of COVID, the reality of reframing and rethinking the way we go about our lives is constantly before us.

Re-enrolment Operoo eForm

From the school perspective, this time of the year we would normally be sending home a prefilled re-enrolment form to make sure we have the most up to date details on the school database. This year the school is using an eForm delivered via Operoo (formally Caremonkey) to collect some of this information. If you haven't already done so, please respond to this eform at your earliest convenience as this assists with school planning for 2021.

Wellbeing Wednesdays

With the announcement of Stage 4 restriction confirming that schools will continue to work from a remote learning mode for the remainder of Term 3, we are announcing two more dates for Wellbeing Wednesdays, 26th August and 9th September.

There will be further announcements about whole school themes for Wellbeing Wednesdays.

Some support for parents and carers at this time...

The team at School.TV have published their latest video to help support families at this time managing the impact of COVID. I invite you to take a moment to hear the message from team School.TV which is presented by well known and trusted child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg.

SPECIAL REPORT: Riding the Corona Coaster

Across Victoria, students and their families are experiencing challenging times with the state being in various stages of lockdown yet again. However, this second wave of the pandemic is now also beginning to impact other areas of Australia and New Zealand. Riding this corona coaster and navigating the ups and downs of the current reality is proving to be confronting for many people. The coronavirus has turned our lives upside down with some students returning to remote learning and parents continuing to juggle the home environment.

The uncertainty of not knowing what will happen next may have an impact on many students and their families. There is a concern that mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse, will increase, especially amongst young people. In the coming weeks, it will be vital for adult carers to reduce the stress levels at home and make life seem more manageable.

As an adult carer, it will also be essential to look after your own wellbeing during this time. Ensure you make time to de-escalate your own nervous system and maintain your sleep routine, healthy eating habits, get some regular exercise and reach out virtually to friends and family.

In this Special Report, families are encouraged to embrace the guidance offered to help minimise the impact of this corona coaster. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report:- CLICK HERE

God bless

Tom Wursthorn

Principal

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