Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 4 on onsite learning. The smiling faces of staff, parents and in particular the students said it all - We are glad to be back to schooling on site! It was a pleasure to walk around the school and feel the excitement in the students. They quickly settled back into routines and the expectations that were required of them. The immediate focus for the teachers will be to ascertain what the students' curriculum and wellbeing needs are, and then to teach accordingly.

New staff

Welcome Mr Nicholas Minandi and Ms Natalie Pike our two Learning Support Officers who commenced working at our school this week. They join our group of Learning Support Officers who diligently work with our children, ensuring that the students carry out the work that the teachers set for the class.

OSHC - Youth Leadership Victoria - YLV

I would like to acknowledge the support that YLV has given to the school over the Distance Learning time. We have been able to use their staff at no cost to the school during the times the teachers gathered for COVID Safety Plan updates, curriculum planning and classroom preparation. The YLV staff worked with the students who were onsite during Distance Learning.

Staggered dismissal Pick up new times

Please note the end of school day collection time for students has changed to the following:

A-K at 3.25pm and L-P at 3.30pm. Please ensure that whilst you are waiting to collect you child/ren that social distancing is observed.

Arrival times for students at the beginning of the day remain the same.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the following staff members who have successfully completed the following courses, demonstrating their commitment to lifelong learning:

Mrs Emma Clausen on completing her Masters in Education (Wellbeing). Her expertise will enhance the work she takes across the school, in particular in the Peaceful Kids Program.

Ms Vanessa Will on completing a Certificate for Religious Education where she received high praise from her lecturers regarding her knowledge of the subject throughout the course.

Helping hands

Thank you to Troy, Phil T, Dave B, Matt L for shifting the old bag racks outside. These are now being used by the children so that they can store their drink bottles outside each day.

Dates to remember:

Friday 23 October - AFL Grand final Public holiday

Monday 2 November - Normal School day

Tuesday 3 November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Margaret Carlei

Principal

Faith