Newsletter T2 W4 Thursday 21 May 2020 

All students to return This week we have heard announcements from the Premier and the Education Minister that all students are to return next week, from Monday 25 May. 

For many families this will be welcome news and they can begin the transition back to learning at school. For some families, however, we know that this won’t be as easy. The government has stated that it is safe for all students to return to school unless they are unwell or are supported by a medical certificate. If families are concerned about their child returning to school, please reach out to the class teacher or your family doctor and get the best advice. 

Data suggests that a number of students did not engage in Phase 1 of the return to school and our teachers will be in contact with these families to ensure we can have a safe and managed return to school. 

There will continue to be changes to routines as we see students return. These are listed on the following page, please go over them with your children so that good habits can form in the classroom and the playground and that your child understands drop off and pick up arrangements. Teachers will also be going over these changes next week. These changes are likely to be in place for the remainder of term two. 

No visitors on site Thank you to everyone who has been respectful in not having parents come onto school grounds this term. We know this has not been easy for many families but we appreciate the efforts made. This will continue for the immediate future so please be ready for this when it is drop off time in the morning.  

We have worked hard in limiting visitors to the site to be only essential services including Department staff, maintenance contractors and health workers working with students.  

As a result we won’t be having any public assemblies or functions for the time being. We look forward to seeing our community back on site as soon as practical. 

 

We look forward to seeing all our students returning next week. 

 

Matthew Ackerman Principal   

 

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 Please read the following information to assist families in the return to school. 

Drop off Students should come into school via the nearest school gate; 

● from the beach use Gate 3 lower car park ● via car, bus or pedestrian crossing use Gate 2 main 

entrance ● from the roundabout use Gate 1 top car park 

Pick Up Students will be staggered in their release each day; 

● Kinder and Year 1 will be released to parents from Gate 1 top car park starting at 2.50pm 

● Year 2 and 3 will be dismissed from Gate 2 main entrance at 2.55pm with Kiss and Go students 

● Year 4,5 and 6 will be dismissed from Gate 3 lower car park at 3.00pm 

All students and families are asked to move away from the school as quickly as possible after picking up students. 

Borrowed Technology If you borrowed a laptop or an iPad please return the device with your child on Monday. Once in class on Monday, students will be allowed to return the device to Mr Speck in the Library.  

If your child is in Kindergarten or Year 1 and you do not wish them to bring the device themselves, parents are allowed to return the device to the Office. We are encouraging parents not to come on site so this should only be for parents of Kinder and Year 1 students if necessary.  

Playground ● Students will have access to all areas of the playground and are encouraged to spread out and enjoy the space.  ● Students can play non-contact sport during break times and during sport lessons. ● The play equipment will be open, but monitored and restricted to limit the number of students using it at any one 

time. ● The SuperHero playground will be available for K-1 at Recess, K-1 first half of lunch and 2-6 second half of lunch. All 

classes can access the playground during class time if appropriate.  

Classroom School students do not need to follow physical distancing guidelines, but should follow good hygiene practices like: 

● Regularly washing hands ● Avoiding sharing drinks or food ● Coughing or sneezing into your elbow, or a tissue which should be discarded immediately. 

Health of students If your child is unwell, do not send them to school. If they are unwell at school you or your nominated emergency contact will need to collect them immediately. Please make sure your contact details are up to date. 

If a student is absent without a medical reason for more than three days, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence and followed up by the school. 

If you need any support to get your child back to school, please contact the school on 9349 1569. 

 

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 Drop off and Pick Up Arrangements 

  

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 Kiss and Go Guidelines Kiss and Go is available for parents to pick up their children at 2.55pm from the parking bay at the front of the school. 

 

   

 

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 School Uniform Does your child come to school looking like this? 

 

With all students coming back next week, please ensure all students are wearing their school uniform. This includes black shoes, white socks and school jumpers. The uniform shop is re-opening so parents can purchase anything they might be missing. See the information later in this newsletter.  

Kindergarten 2021 We are now accepting local enrolments for Kindergarten 2021 at Maroubra Bay. 

Parents and carers are encouraged to complete the enrolment form from our website https://maroubraba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html 

and send the form to the office. 

The office can also answer any questions or concerns you have at this time. 

Please note we have not scheduled an Open Day for Kindergarten at this time due to physical distancing restrictions. Once all students have returned to school we will hold a number of sessions for future families to attend.  

The Transition program for students will be held later in the year, at the start of Term 4.  

We encourage new families to download the Skoolbag App and add our school to keep up to date with the newsletters and events. 

 

 

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 Canteen News Our Canteen provider has indicated that they will re-open the Canteen 

Monday Week 6, June 1 Until this date, all students coming to school need to have their own Recess, Lunch and drinks. 

When our Canteen does re-open, I hope that our community will support them as we all our local businesses at this time. Thank you for your support. 

 

 

 

 

Tell Them From Me Survey The Tell Them From Me student feedback survey is a Department initiative which measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. The survey is for students in Years 3 to 6. 

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. More than 6,300 schools in Australia and around the world have used Tell Them From Me to survey 5.4 million students. Capturing the voices of our students will help improve how we do things at our school.  

On Monday, May 25 the Tell Them From Me non-consent form will be sent home to 3-6 parents.  

The FAQ’s are available here for parents as well. 

More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/ 

 

Copies of the form and FAQs (available in 23 languages) are available from: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents 

  

The survey will be conducted in class during Week 6 and 7 of this term. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary. Your child will not take part if either you or your child do not wish. If, during the survey, your child is uncomfortable, he/she can choose to stop the survey at any time. The majority of questions in the survey can be skipped. If you DO NOT want your child to take part in the survey, please complete the Non Consent form and return it to the school by Friday May 29 (Week 5).  

 

 

   

 

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 The Uniform Shop – open Friday 15 May 8.30-9am   During this time, uniform items can be purchased as well as online orders picked up.   Parents/carers are allowed on the school grounds to go directly to the Uniform Shop. Please follow the social distancing practises while at the school and interacting with the Uniform Shop volunteers.   New website for online orders: maroubrabaypandc.square.site/shop/uniform/2   For more information about the Uniform Shop: maroubrabaypandc.square.site/shop/uniform-shop   For any further queries, please contact the Uniform Shop Co-ordinator: mbpsuniformshop@gmail.com  

   

 

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 Fun in Year 1 

Maths In maths, we have been learning all about counting back on a 

number line and about measurement. 

 

 

 

 Visual Arts 

Year 1 is learning so much in art this term! We have explored 

so many different types of artworks; photographs, collages, 

painting, drawing and sculptures. Have a look at some of our 

amazing collages. 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Term 2 2020    

Month  Week  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday 

May  4  18/05  19/05 

All Kindergarten 

5/6 A-K 

20/05 

All Year 1 

2/3/4 A-K 

21/05 

All Kindergarten 

5/6 L-Z 

22/05 

All Year 1 

2/3/4 L-Z 

May 5  25/05 

All students return 

 

26/05  27/05  28/05  29/05 

June 6  01/06 

Canteen Open 

Kinder Picnic @ Superhero Playground 

02/06 

Year 1 Picnic @ Superhero Playground 

03/06 

Year 2 Picnic @ Superhero Playground 

04/06 

Year 3/4 Picnic @ Superhero Playground 

05/06 

Year 5/6 Picnic @ Superhero Playground 

June 7  08/06 

Queens Birthday 

 

09/06 

 

10/06  11/06  12/06 

June 8  15/06  16/06 

Bright Colours Mufti Day 

17/06  18/06  19/06 

June 9  22/06  23/06  24/06  25/06  26/06 

June/July 10  29/06  30/06 

Black and White Mufti Day 

01/07  02/07  03/07 

Last Day Term 2 

  

 

 

 

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Randwick Boys’ High School High Potential and Gifted Education Program 2021 

Applications for Year 7 students to join the Randwick Boys’ High School High Potential and Gifted Education Program for 2021 are open. 

The test originally scheduled for Saturday 13 June 2020 has been postponed due to social distancing guidelines. The new test date will be communicated to applicants as soon as details are finalised. 

For further information about our High Potential and Gifted Education Program, please contact the school on 9399 3122 or follow this link https://randwickb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-at-our-school/gifted-and-talented-program.html   

Louise McNeil Deputy Principal Randwick Boys’ High School  

 

 

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