Remote Learning Extension - Reflection and revision of current practices

The extension of remote learning until the end of term 3 was confirmed this week. With this in mind we are continuing to reflect and refine our practices and procedures to ensure that fine balance between maintaining engaging and purposeful learning and having a focus on student, family and staff wellbeing. Please see below some further refinements to the delivery of remote learning until the end of the term:

• The lighter day of the week, Friday, from Week 8 onwards will be a device free day. The learning grid for the week will articulate how this will operate. Focus on creative, wellbeing and physical activities.
• We will maintain a practice that continues to celebrate student superstar awards, Principal, Gold and Blue Medallion awards. This will also be outlined on the grid. 
• Students who require supervision on a Friday will have printed material for them to access.
• Week 10 will be a 'lighter week', structured lessons and feedback will be paired back. There will be no guided groups or intervention groups in Week 10.
• Whole class check ins and zooms will continue to operate in Week 10.
• Next Thursday is RU OK? Day, all classes will have a focus on this theme throughout all of next week. Keep an eye out for some great affirmations and gratitude.

We are very aware of the challenges facing all families currently and hope that the continual review and refinement of the implementation of remote learning brings some relief and easing of pressures at home. Your ongoing support, understanding and positive feedback is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Book Week 2021

This week is nominated as Book Week. As communicated earlier this week, as a school we have decided to postpone the formal celebrations and dress ups until Term 4 in the hope that we will be able to dress up and celebrate in person. If this is not the case in Term 4 we will ensure that we continue with the planned events in a virtual way. 

To acknowledge Book Week Mrs Hughes and Miss Treble have been sharing a short listed book each day with the students this week. The children have enjoyed the story sessions.

RU OK Day? A Conversation can Change a Life

More than ever the message of RU OK Day is particularly relevant. As a school we will be acknowledging this day with our classes throughout the week and as a staff we will also be recognising the day throughout the week. I encourage you to take the mark of this day to reach out to someone who you have been thinking about, or have a family conversation around the dinner table or have a face time with your parents / grandparents.

Please take care during these challenging times, remember the school is only a phone call away if we are able to support you in anyway. Go gently, be kind to yourselves and ask RU OK? https://www.ruok.org.au/

Summer Uniform

If students are to return to Face to Face Learning our official change over date to summer uniform is Monday 4 October, Week 1, Term 4. Please refer to the Lowes website or Wollongong store if you need any summer uniform items.