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Dear Primary families

 

We’ve had a jam packed few weeks in the primary school. It’s been back to teaching and learning for all and it has been overwhelming to see how impactful the remote learning program was. We have seen an unprecedented rise in our literacy data. Students across the primary school have been assessed over the last few weeks by their teachers and our intervention support staff. The data coming through is very positive in literacy and numeracy. The correlation between home learning, differentiated and targeted teaching during remote learning and the nurturing home environment have made the greatest impact on student outcomes.

 

Sormeh and I have spent time in a variety of classrooms over the last few weeks. We have utilised this time to observe students and monitor wellbeing and emotional/mental health. We have liaised with teachers regarding any concerns within these areas and have worked on providing support where needed. We have also deployed extra staff in classrooms to assist the teaching and learning as this was very much a DET priority outside of the remote learning period.

As a school I feel as though we are well equipped and have provisions in place to support the teaching learning moving forward.

 

Prep Transition

Our wonderful Prep Transition Program has continued on throughout the lock down period and we have forged ahead with virtual information sessions and most recently our Virtual-Meet the Teacher session. It has been paramount for us to continue to engage our new prep families. The majority of families that have enrolled for Prep 2021 have not ever been on campus! For those resilient families I am most grateful. I am grateful for their trust in our school and our systems and that they have the confidence in enrolling their children to learn with us.

Some key dates for families to remember for our current Prep Transition Program

NOVEMBER 13th 9:30 am Virtual Story Time with the teacher.

 

NOVEMBER 18th 9:00am-11:00am Prep Pack pick up from our CC Campus Foyer

 

NOVEMBER 24th Prep teachers visit Kinder and Day Care facilities

 

Margaret Doucas

Primary AP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TERM 4 - BE SUNSMART - HATS ARE COMPULSORY WHEN OUTDOORS AT SCHOOL

The skin on your face, ears and neck is much thinner and more sensitive to UV damage. Choose a hat that provides good shade to your face, head, neck and ears.

For the best protection during the daily sun protection times, use a broad-brimmed hat.

 

When choosing your hat:

  • look for a wide brim
    or
    legionnaire (should have a flap that covers the neck and overlaps at the sides of the front peak)
  • check the material: does it let a lot of light through or does it provide dark shade? A fabric with UPF 15 offers good protection while one that is UPF50 offers excellent protection. Even if the fabric is excellent, make sure the hat's overall design is effective too.
  • make sure it is cool and comfortable.

Baseball caps are NOT a good option for everyday sun protection because they only protect your scalp and forehead. 

In these Covid-19 times it would be safer for students to have their own sun hats rather than sharing spare hats.

 

Link to SunSmart information on recommended sun hats:

https://www.sunsmart.com.au/downloads/resources/info-sheets/sun-protective-hats-info-sheet.pdf