2021 Prep Enrolments and Orientation

We are currently planning our orientation for our 2021 Prep students. A range of plans for different scenarios have been mapped out to ensure our newest members of RPS will transition in a supportive and friendly manner. If you have a child who is planning to attend Rosanna Primary next year or have a neighbour or friend planning to come along, please ensure that you speak with Ally between 9:00am and 12:30pm on 0419 337 637 as soon as possible. We want to make sure everyone is included.

Maths Professional Day (Monday 31 August)

We are fortunate to be hosting a virtual visit of Michael Minas who will lead teachers in Professional Development session on Monday 31 August. Exploring the central themes of mathematics as they develop through the curriculum will continue to build our practice and understandings of the mathematics continuum. On this day teachers will not be conducting online webex meetings and there will be no learning tasks that will be expected to be uploaded. Teachers will continue to provide learning experiences for students. To be marked present on this day parents are asked to confirm their child has completed their assigned learning by emailing their child’s classroom teacher.

Daily Attendance – ‘Marking the Roll’

Students are considered ‘present’ if they participate in online learning (eg. uploading learning tasks, participation in online conferences, emails, phone conversations). To ensure that our attendance rolls are accurately maintained, when students are not connecting to online learning they will be marked as ‘absent’ unless a parent confirms that they have completed their set learning tasks. This can be done via email or with a simple phone call.

Lower Playground and STEM Garden Opening

Thanks so much for those who have picked up and painted a pailing (say that ten times quickly!). Their efforts will be celebrated on Friday even though not all pailings have been completed. There is still an opportunity to paint a pailing or two. Simply send through your request to rosanna.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Katie Thwaites, our local federal member and a range of other special guests will join us for our special opening. Bring along a ribbon (preferably red) and a pair of scissors to join in the celebrations of opening the Lower Playground and STEM Garden. We want everyone to be involved.

Meetinglink: https://eduvic.webex.com/eduvic/j.php?MTID=m100d9bbab754bfaebbd87df00ebf5d42Meeting number: 165 477 8642

Password: a3aYkyQ6Xq5

Parent Workshop – ‘Managing the Coronacoaster’

On Tuesday 25 August, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).

Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times. Dr Carr-Gregg’s webinar is aptly named Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era. In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown and remote learning. Topics include:

your supportive role
setting the emotional tone
focusing on what you can control
how to deal with disappointment
further resources and where to get help.

Dr Carr-Gregg’s presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions.

Webinar details

When: Tuesday 25 August

Time: 7:30pm

Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session

Format: online via Webex

Cost: free

To register and for more information visit the Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era eventbrite page.

Find out more information about the webinars, you can contact Jeremy Cussen at jeremy.cussen@education.vic.gov.au

or at 03 7022 1871.

Rosanna Primary School Newsletter

Issue 24 · 20 Aug 2020

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