Principal's Report 

Key Restriction Updates

It is with great pleasure, I can confirm the following easing of restrictions for Miners Rest Primary School from next Monday 14 December.

• there is no longer limitations to numbers or types of visitors on site, including parents;
• masks are no longer required in schools - adults should still carry one and can obviously take their own precautions should they choose;
• space gatherings (density limits) can double, moving from 1 person per 4sq m. to 1 person per 2sq m. indoors ;
• no limits to the number of students who can gather/mix; and
• our final assembly will remain on WebEx this Friday, given the very tight space in the blue hall.

Welcome back, next week!!

Final Whole School Assembly this Friday

This Friday will be our final assembly for 2020, and it will remain online (via Webex).

The code for this Friday's assembly is: 165 473 7028 

Presentation Evening Next Wednesday

Presentation Evening is on next Wednesday 16 December, from 6pm sharp.

The evening has been mostly pre-recorded.  Just prior to 6pm, all families should log into our WebEx Presentation Evening Opening on the following meeting number:  165 697 6624.

From there, you will be provided with a link to view the pre-recorded scholarships, carols, speeches and awards part to the evening.  You will be able to watch that at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home.

There is no on-site formalities this year, unfortunately, but we have the next best thing - we hope!

I'm sure you'll all enjoy still seeing our room award winners, new school captains, Catherine King volunteer award recipients, scholarship winners and much more...

School Crossing

I am able to finally confirm, we are receiving an additional two supervised school crossings, to further enhance the safety of our kindergarten & school community and in particular, that of our students and young children.

We are hopeful works will take place over the Christmas holiday period and be available for families to utilise in the new school year.

Please see an attached image of the locations, approved in agreeance between our School Council and City of Ballarat.

The most important part of this great new asset, is that all students and families use them daily.  Should numbers drop, in their use, funding would cease and they would no longer be offered.

2021 School Council approved Curriculum Days & Camp Dates

1. Wednesday 27 January - First day of school year (Staff Only)
2. Curriculum focus: Wellbeing (Friday 5 March)
3. Curriculum focus: Numeracy (Tuesday 9 March)
4. Curriculum focus: Literacy (Tuesday 4 May)
5. Friday 17 December.  Final day of school year

I acknowledge the First People of the Wathaurong, who are the traditional custodians of the land and waters on which I work and live, and pay my respects to the Elders of the past, present and emerging.