From the
Assistant Principal
INSPIRING CURIOUS MINDS
From the
Assistant Principal
INSPIRING CURIOUS MINDS
Dear SMPPS families
Hoping everyone is well and ready for a short week of school next week!
RAINY THURSDAY!
Despite the torrential rain yesterday, there was a heroic amount of patience and support – we were very glad Parks Victoria allowed us to modify arrangements for the AGP as this drop zone made the world of difference. We wish we could keep it! A special and massive thank you to all the volunteer umbrella-carrying parents who ferried other children to classrooms so cars could drive on and keep our kiss and drop zone moving! Another demonstration of the SMPPS community spirit. Students spent a fun morning steaming and drying off wet shoes and socks!
EVACUATION DRILL
Today we had an emergency evacuation drill, it will be great to debrief with your child/ren so they understand the importance of practising evacuations and to help them internalise the routine in the event of a real emergency.
EXCURSIONS
Our whole-school excursions are approaching (next Thursday), these can be exciting for some children and nerve wracking for others. Teachers will have shared the plans with students, have a chat at home about these and help soothe any worries. Check timings and the route to your drop off location – traffic and timing may be unpredictable. Don’t forget some year levels will be meeting off-site!
CYBER-SAFETY
Many children engage in multiple online platforms on devices at home. Whilst we are great at ensuring children are either not on social media platforms or have protective privacy settings, there are many platforms less familiar to adults that often may appear as a simple game, yet contain functions that could expose young people to significant risks.
Some general tips to ensure your children are protected:
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Trish Wan
Assistant Principal