7th May, 2020 Issue 6, 2020 - Karingal Primary School · During this time of isolation the staff at K.P.S. wish all our Mothers, Grandmothers and very important family members a very

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7th May, 2020 Issue 6, 2020

Karingal Primary School Mallum Avenue, Karingal 3199

P.O. Box 6112, Karingal www.karingalps.vic.edu.au

[email protected] Phone: 9788 4800 Absence Line: 9788 4838

RESPECT, INTEGRITY, PERSISTENCE, RESILIENCE AND RELATIONSHIPS

School Vision Karingal Primary School is committed in providing a friendly, dynamic and secure learning environment that strives to develop respectful, resilient , lifelong learners. It supports students to achieve their personal best in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation.

Dear Parents/Guardians, Congratulations on making it this far into remote and flexible learning. We’ve done about 17 days! I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support, patience and understanding as we navigate the unchartered waters of remote learning. Hopefully your routines are becoming embedded and we are all getting into the swing of it. Please know that we understand the situation is not ideal and very challenging at times under the current circumstances. Remember there is a bigger purpose behind staying at home this term—health! Everyone’s health. We need to stick together as a team and work together on this. The clear message from the State Government is, if you can stay at home, stay at home! Until the directives change, we must all do our best. While I know it is not an easy task for you all, I want to stress that we are continually listening to feedback from parents, carers, students and teachers and adapting and changing the way we are doing things to make this the most positive experience for all involved. Thank you for recognizing how important this approach is in keeping us all safe and healthy. McClelland College—Enrolment Website With the postponement of McClelland College’s 2020 Open Night they have communication about a range of topics/questions relating to enrolment in 2021 and beyond. In light of the sheer volume of enquiries they have created an Enrolment Website: http://shorturl.at/hwBT9 to help keep prospective parents/guardians, students and the community informed on all things McClelland. Please take the time to explore the site and engage in the interactive tabs containing key information about the college as well as important/documentation from the Department of Education regarding timelines for 2021 enrolment. Please don’t hesitate to contact them directly with any follow up questions or concerns. Attendance This has been a hard one for us to monitor accurately. We are asking families to check in with the classroom teacher daily. All we ask for is an acknowledgement that you have seen the work (you may wish to complete it later) but it enables the teacher to mark the roll as accurately as we can. Camp Australia Camp Australia is still operating before and after school care on site. Please contact Camp Australia directly to book in or discuss your options. Wellbeing I can’t stress more highly how important your wellbeing is, and that of your family. Make a conscious decision to be proactive about it! We all have times that we feel like this is too much—and that’s okay! It’s at this point in time we need to ask ourselves; “What can I do about it?” Some suggestions are:

Call friends.

Debrief with others, ask how they are going and listen to them.

Modify expectations of yourself and other family members.

New routines take time—give time to it.

Go for a walk or exercise.

Choose optimism.

Listen to music or maybe dance.

Spend some time in the garden.

Try mindfulness meditation .

http://shorturl.at/hwBT9


During this time of isolation the staff at K.P.S. wish all our Mothers, Grandmothers and very important family members a very “Happy Mothers Day!” We usually have a “well stocked” Mother’s Day stall to help celebrate our mothers and family members, but not this year unfortunately. So dads you have a couple of shopping days to go! Just For Fun Q. What happened when the principal tied everyone’s laces together? A. They went on a class trip. Q. Why is it dangerous to do math in the jungle? A. Because when you add four and four you get ate (eight) A Few Q & A’s Please remember the wonderful staff at Karingal P.S. are here to support you. Here are a few more common questions that have been asked.

How can I teach my children and do my job? You can’t. Our teachers who have school-aged children are also trying to strike the balance, and we recognize that it is not easy. The most important thing to remember is that parents are not teachers and we are not expecting you to teach your children. You have a very important role to play; supporting and loving your children through this challenging time.

How much time should children spend on their work? There are different expectations for different year levels and your child’s teacher will communicate their expectations to you. The primary focus is on literacy and numeracy. We understand that the day will not run like a normal school day as remote learning will work around what’s happening at home. Learning from home will need to look different in each home, since every family has different resources. Our staff are all willing and available to support you to establish routines that will work for you and your family. Teachers are aiming to set work that can be completed independently or with minimal supervision. If this is not your child’s experience, please contact the classroom teacher by email.

Something to share I am sure you have seen a thousand memes, quotes and messages on social media regarding remote learning, but I really liked this one and thought it was worth sharing… Dear Parents, Don’t stress about school work. When we are back at school, I will get your children back on track. I am a teacher and that’s my superpower. What I can’t fix is the social-emotional trauma that prevents the brain from learning. So right now, I need you to share your calm, share your strength and share your laughter with your children. No kids are ahead. No kids are behind. Your children are exactly where they need to be. With Love, All the teachers on Planet Earth. We are all in this together, Stay safe and healthy. Karen Luff Principal P.S. Look out for our Remote Learning School Assembly on Friday 15th May.


Supervision in the School Grounds Teachers are on yard duty in the school grounds at the following times:

8.45 – 9.00am Before School 11.00-11.30am Morning Recess

1.45-2.30pm Lunchtime 3.30-3.45pm After School

2020 TERM DATES

Term 2: 14th April to 26th June Term 3: 13th July to 18th September Term 4: 5th October to 18th December

May 7th Olivia 01B 14th Cohen 01A Xavier M2A William M23 17th Caleb 3/4B 18th Chloe 5/6B 19th Jasper 3/4A Chelsea M23

Coming Events

2020 School Hours

Classroom Session 9.00am -11.00am Morning Recess 11.00am-11.30am Classroom Session 11.30-1.30 Lunch Eating Time 1.30 - 1.45pm Lunch Play Time 1.45pm-2.30-pm Classroom Session2.30pm -3.30pm

SCHOOL COUNCILLORS

President: Rachael Franks Vice President: Simon Tiller Secretary: Lisa Agar Assistant Secretary: Claire Montgomery- Campbell Treasurer: Michael Wilkinson Assistant Treasurer: Carol Chainey Parents: Simon Tiller, Tania Richardson Claire Montgomery- Campbell, Rachel Franks, Kathy Frolley, Michael Wilkinson, Rebecca Gaiewski Executive Officer: Karen Luff DET Representatives: Danielle Goldsmith, Deirdre Finnegan, Carol Chainey, Sam Marston Community Members: Lisa Agar, Rob Lindsay

August 7th Curriculum Day—Student Free September 7th-9th Grade 3/4 Camp Manyung 16th Chess Tournament October 26th—29th Life Education Van November 2nd Curriculum Day—Student Free

OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Karingal Primary School is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously. Our school is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks. Our school has robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers. Our school is committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait children, the cultural safety of children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability. We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments. If you believe a child is at immediate risk or abuse phone 000.


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7th May, 2020 Issue 6, 2020 - Karingal Primary School · During this time of isolation the staff at K.P.S. wish all our Mothers, Grandmothers and very important family members a very