Dear Parents,

Week 8 has arrived and so has winter! We have been experiencing some very cold weather and it is a timely reminder that students require jumpers and coats every day. We also ask that students wear their tracksuit pants as part of their school uniform on Thursday mornings and can change into shorts/skorts as the days warm up.

Last week some services in our community were listed as a potential COVID link site. We would like to reassure parents and carers that we continue to practice and encourage good hygiene practices at school. Thank you to parents who have been keeping unwell children at home. Please however remember that it is a legal obligation to provide the school with the reasons regarding why your child has been absent from school. With our new COMPASS Attendance system, teachers need to enter an explanation for the absence that is at least 10 characters long ie dental appointment, sinus infection, head cold etc. Please DO NOT just write ‘sick’ as we require additional information. A doctor’s certificate is required for students who have 3 or more consecutive days absent please.

The new survey platform ‘Tell Them From Me’ site will remain open until the end of this week. Thank you to those who have taken time to complete the survey. We use this information to assist in our forwarding planning for 2022. Please complete the survey by Friday 11^th June for your input to be considered.

All staff are currently busy compiling Semester 1 reports.  These are due to go home on Wednesday 16^th June. Parent/Teacher conversations are an essential component of the new report format. Information dates and times regarding meetings will be provided for parents. Thank you to Community Council members who have offered to assist during P/T conversations in helping direct parents to the right classroom and assisting with managing time requirements. It is most appreciated.

Stay warm and enjoy an extra sleep in on Monday!

Christine Baron

Principal

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