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Welcome back to term 2!
Firstly, I would like to say a huge thank you to the parents, students and staff of Middle Harbour Public School for their heart-felt congratulations and warm welcome to the role of Principal. I have had the pleasure of being a part of the Middle Harbour school community for 8 years now and was pleased to accept the position of Principal to such a wonderful place of learning. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Carole Jaye for her consistent and quality leadership as relieving Principal, and am thrilled that she will remain on our school executive as Deputy Principal.
I look forward to working together with our staff, students and parents to lead the school towards a new Strategic Plan for 2021-2023 and the continued growth and success of Middle Harbour students.
Phased Managed Return to School
On Monday 11 May, we will move into Phase 1 and begin our managed return to school for students. As advised, in this phase, all NSW students will attend school one day per week and learn remotely 4 days per week. On Tuesday, you will receive an email from the school notifying you of the day your child has been allocated to attend school and engage in face-to-face lessons with their classroom teacher. On these days, teachers will work with students on learning engagement, progress and student wellbeing, with a focus on literacy and numeracy. Allocations have been made to ensure siblings return on the same day. We are aware that your child's allocated day may not be a day that best suits you as a parent, and that this may cause you some concern, however due to the logistical complexity of the phased return, we unfortunately cannot accommodate parent or student requests for allocated days and would appreciate your understanding in this.
As stated in the most current advice by the Premier, during this phase children should continue to be kept at home except for their 'rostered day’ and we ask parents to respect the guidelines that have been established by the Department around this. Please note that this does not apply to those students who need to attend.
It is anticipated that all NSW students will gradually increase the number of days at school before the end of the term, and we will continue to adjust our plans as needed based on any new advice we receive from the NSW Department of Education.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s return to school, or learning from home, we strongly encourage you to contact the school.
We look forward to welcoming all our students back and would like to thank our families again for their ongoing support during these uncertain times.
Laura Barry Principal
WELCOME TO TERM 2
eSafety
Whether through choice or necessity, an increasing number of people are staying home as COVID-19 sweeps the globe. It’s a worrying time, with implications for personal wellbeing right through to international stability.
To make the best of being at home, it is important to ensure you can find reliable information, stay connected with family and friends, help your children stay safe online – and stay mentally healthy too.
eSafety have come up with a virtual safety kit, packed with evidence-based suggestions and trustworthy links to help you through.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
How to help kids stay safe online
eSafety has a wide range of advice for parents and carers covering common online safety issues like managing screen time, cyberbullying, inappropriate content, contact from strangers. They also have basic online safety advice for parents in languages other than English
Webinars for parents and carers
Join one of the webinars for parents and carers. They’re free!
These live webinars explore the latest research and expert advice for using technology safely. They are a great way to learn how you can help your child develop the skills to be safer online.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars
A number of Covid-19 resources for parents collated by the Northern Sydney Local Health District are listed on the next two pages.
Carole Jaye Deputy Principal
OUT AND ABOUT
COVID-19 Resources for Parents
WEBSITES https://raisingchildren.net.au
Provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help families grow and thrive together. Contains information on COVID-19 and how to help your family cope.
www.esafety.gov.au
Information on how to stay safe online during the COVID – 19 pandemic
www.parentline.org.au 1300 130 052
Provides telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers of children ages 0 to 18 who live in New South Wales
u www.familyreferralservice.com.a 1800 066 757
Brings together families, support services and community resources so that our children and young people are safe and well
https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au 1800 512 358
Information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during the COVID - pandemic 19
https://emergingminds.com.au
Resources for parents and carers to best support their children and reduce worry and distress during the COVID - 19 pandemic
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More information contact School - Link Phone 02 8877 5325
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Official Coronavirus Information
NSW COVID - 19 Website
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Australian Government’s National Coronavirus Helpline
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Useful Contacts
Domestic Violence Line 1800 65 64 63
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Lifeline 11 14 13
Mensline 1300 78 99 78 In an emergency, please call 000 or go to a hospital emergency department
MHPS eBooks Middle Harbour PS now has access to eBooks through the ePlatform app, as well as through our Library catalogue (Oliver).
Students can now borrow and return books from home! Access via 2 methods: 1. Watch the video >>> 'Getting started' with ePlatform app - Download the app and search for our school library 'Middle Harbour PS' - When borrowing an item, students/staff use their DET log in (log in: firstname.lastname password: classname e.g. 3W)
or 2. Watch the video >>> eBooks via student/staff portal and Oliver Library (MHPS catalogue) Each item is on loan for 14 days and students are required to return them online as shown in the video above. If you have any questions or queries, please email the school office (Att: Sarah Rosenberg). Teacher Librarians Sarah Merrick and Sarah Rosenberg
Confidence Well done to Poppy D for showing confidence and personal best in the North Shore Zone Swimming Carnival in March. Poppy has trained consistently with her swim squad to improve in her chosen sport. Poppy would have been representing MHPS at the Sydney North regional carnival that was unfortunately cancelled. Keep up the great work Poppy!
LIBRARY NEWS
PERSONAL BEST
TERM 2 2020 MAY
T2 Wk 3 – Monday 11 – Friday 15 Phase 1 of Managed Return to School Plan commences – students to attend 1 day & continue learning at home on remote learning days
JUNE
JULY T2 Wk 10 – Friday 3 Last day of Term 2
TERM 3 2020 T3Wk 1 – Monday 20 First day of Term 3
AUGUST T3 Wk 3 - Education Week 3 – 7 Aug OPEN DAY – MONDAY 3 (TBC) T3 Wk 3 – Tuesday 4 Athletic Carnival years 3 – 6 Warm up area Sydney Olympic Park (TBC) T3 Wk 3 – Thursday 6 Kindy 2021 Information evening (TBC)
SEPTEMBER T3 Wk 10 – Friday 25 Last day of Term 3
TERM 4 2020 OCTOBER
T4 Wk 1 – Monday 12 First day of Term 4 T4Wk 2 – Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 Band Camp (TBC) T4 Wk 3 – Friday 30 Kindy transition #1
NOVEMBER T4 Wk 4 – Friday 6 Kindy transition #2 T4 Wk 4 – Thursday 12 & Friday 13 School Photographs T4 Wk 5 – Friday 13 Kindy transition #3
DECEMBER T4 Wk 10 – Wednesday 16 Last day of Term 4 for students
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
RECURRING CALENDAR
2020 Every Monday Training band (Hall) – 7:45 - 9:00am; Concert Band 12:55 - 1:40pm
Stage 2 Choir - 12:55 - 1:40pm Every Tuesday Tuesday - Weeks 3 & 8
Senior Band 12:55 - 1:40pm (Hall) P&C meeting (in Mandarin Classroom) – Week 3 and 8 of every term @ 7:00pm
Every Wednesday Concert band (Hall) – 7:45 - 9:00am Lunchtime Chess Years 2 – 6 (1:00 – 1:40pm) Stage 3 Choir - 12:55 - 1:40pm
Every Thursday Senior band (Hall) – 7:45 - 9:00am; Training Band 12:55 - 1:40pm Junior Strings Ensemble (Library) – 7:45 – 8:45am
Every Friday Senior Strings Ensemble (Hall) – 7:40 – 8:45am Lunchtime Chess Years K – 1 (1:00 – 1:40pm)
Online Chess Coaching
Chess coaching will be ceasing until the end of the term, due to the increased risk of COVID-19. For the last 3 weeks of term, the classes will be delivered online. Sydney Academy of Chess will email details to all parents in the class. Please contact Sydney Academy of Chess on (02) 9745 1170 or email [email protected] if you are interested in more details.
