ENewsletter

23 July 2020 - Term 3 Week 1

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, the Wadjuk people of the Noongar nation, and pay our respects to Elders both past and present.

From the Principal

Principal's Pen

Dear Parents & Community Members,

Welcome to Term 3 and (fingers crossed) an educationally rewarding, uninterrupted period of time. During the term we will be celebrating our 40th, raising the time capsule and unveiling the new mosaics at the Art Show. Stay tuned for updates.

The National School Opinion Survey is due to be undertaken again this year to seek the views of the school community. This survey relates directly to Glengarry Primary School with data collected every second year, collated and review by the School Board. The survey does not go “live” until Monday and a reminder will be sent via Skoolbag at least twice prior to closing on August 14.

The link to access as of Monday will be: https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/glengarryps2020

Peter Meston

Principal

COVID-19 Update

Please note the following points relating to the current handling of the pandemic at our school given Phase 4 restrictions still remain in place:

Students not attending school without a medical reason will be marked as absent and not provided with a learning program.
Students who are unwell should stay home and will be recorded as an “authorised absence” once parents/carers notify the school, as per normal process.
Parents, carers and visitors may access the school site although physical distancing of one adult per 2 square metres should apply.
Heightened hygiene practices will still apply with the supply of sanitiser / soap and children encouraged / instructed to use.
Increased cleaning will continue in Term 3 with cleaning staff on site during the school day to regularly clean and disinfect high-contact surfaces that are frequently used by students and/or staff.
Assemblies and other school community events can occur. Adult visitors and staff should maintain physical distancing of one person per two square metres.

JULY

Monday 27 - Art / 40th Committee meeting (3:15pm)

Wednesday 29 - AQWA Excursion - Pre-Primary

Friday 31 - House Cross Country

AUGUST

Monday 3 - P&C Meeting (7:30pm)

Friday 7 - Fab Food - Pizza

Tuesday 11 - Interschool Cross Country (Davallia PS)

Thursday 13 - Art / 40th Committee meeting (3:15pm)

Friday 14 - Assembly - PP Red & Blue (8:50am)

Term 3 Planner

Attached is a copy of our Term 3 Planner. A hard copy will also go home with your eldest child today. A copy of our term planner will be available for downloading with each newsletter. If any changes occur throughout the term on our planner, you will be able to look at an updated copy when our newsletter is sent out.

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Certificates

Merit Certificates

Congratulations to the following students who received a merit certificate at the last online assembly.

Skye P	PP
Grace C	PP
Kade M	PP
Sonny M	PP
Stella H	1
Max W	1
Amalia V	1
James H	1
Andrew E	2
Ava E	2
Lucas W	2
Ashlee Y	2
Hana H	3
Torah P	3
Finn G	3
Cruz W	3
Kieran S	3
Caitlin E	3
Alyssa J	4
Mia H	4
Tallon CM	4
Citie G	4
Moana H	4
Eva M	5
Gabriella A	5
Benjamin H	5
Gabe S	5
Mia R	5
Connor F	5
Ebony D	6
Edward F	6
Blake M	6
Alex B	6

'You Can Do It' Certificates

The following YCDI awards were presented at the last online assembly for "Getting Along". Congratulations to all recipients.

The winner of the key was Finn H.

Our next key is "Confidence"

Jax N	PP
Ava C	1
Alexander C	1
Isobel F	2
Georgia B	2
Tobin Y	2
Finn H	3
Hayley G	3
Henry M	4
Riley G	5
Finn H	5
Finley J	6
Darcy M	6

Aussie of the Month

Eva M for being an outstanding team member. You are always considerate and patient with others and offer your help when needed. Thank you Eva!

Important Information

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS IN EDUCATION

2021 Kindergarten and Pre-Primary Applications

Applications close this Friday, 24th July.

Tell your family and friends!

Dogs on School Grounds

Please be advised that dogs (on a lead or not) are not permitted on school grounds. This also includes car parks while dropping off or collecting students. The cooperation of our community is certainly appreciated with this issue.

Protective Behaviours

All students in Western Australia learn 'Protective Behaviours' as a part of the Health curriculum. These are a set of skills that every child can use to stay safe at home, school, in the community and online, and will be a focus at Glengarry this term.

If you would like to learn more about Protective Behaviours, WA Child Safety Services is offering live parent workshops in webinar form for just $10 per person. These will be hosted by Protective Behaviours expert, Justine O'Malley, and are highly recommended for all parents.

Chaplain's Chat

Chaplain’s Chat

Making mistakes is human. We all make them at some point and in fact it’s one of the best ways we learn.

Over the holidays my kids broke a snow globe I had tucked away for special occasions. Yes I was upset, yes there were consequences, but more than anything I’m glad my kids came and told me, they owned up to it rather than hiding.

Owning up to mistakes is a big thing- it’s hard, but until we address it things won’t get fixed or worse, others can get hurt.

One of our BUZ messages is ‘You don’t lose power when you ask for help- you actually gain it’

I know I’ll aim to remember this next time I mess up too.

Kind Regards,

Talitha

Health and Hygiene

Is your child feeling unwell?

Please do not send your child to school if they are at all unwell.

Any child who demonstrates or complains of being unwell will be removed from the class, isolated and parents/carers contacted.

Our school is well stocked with hand sanitiser. This has been provided to all work areas (including classrooms) and children are expected to “sanitise out / sanitise in” at all times. Cleaning of hands following toilet use will also be instructed.

P&C News

School Banking is Here!

School Banking resumes tomorrow, Friday 24th July. Please hand in your bank books to the front office every Friday morning before school.

As always you can contact your School Banking Reps:

Belinda 0439 969 964 or Di 0409 993 748

For any information or for starting up new accounts.

Book Club

Book Club catalogues will be sent home this week. Orders are due in by Thursday 6th August. All payments must be done through Loop (online payment). NO CASH ACCEPTED

If you have any queries please email susannahott@gmail.com

Entertainment Book

Get up to 3 months extra membership with Glengarry Primary Schools Early Bird Specials PLUS a bonus $10 JB HI-FI gift voucher when you purchase your membership in March using the promo code GIFTME at checkout.

NEW - Did you know that you can now purchase a new Multi-City membership option – which covers all of Australia, New Zealand, and Bali? Single City memberships are $69.99 and the new Multi-City memberships are only $119.99.

And most importantly don’t forget, 20% of each sale goes directly to Glengarry Primary School.

Entertainment memberships are now digital-only and new offers are constantly added throughout the year. https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/834r78

Community News

Duncraig Senior High School - 2021 Year 7

YEAR 7, 2021 ENROLMENTS OPEN

Duncraig Senior High School is our feeder high school and Year 7, 2021 enrolments are now open. Enrolment forms are available online or at the school. Forms and supporting documentation can be return by email, mail or hand delivery.

Enrolments are due by tomorrow, Friday 24 July.

Please contact the Duncraig Senior High School office if you have any queries either by email or phone on 6241 5000.

Keyed Up Music

Keyed Up Music will be running after school Keyboard and Guitar lessons at Glengarry Primary School. Prices start at $18.65 per lesson for a Keyboard group lesson and $19.10 per lesson for a Guitar group lesson.

To enrol, go to www.keyedupmusic.com.au/enrolment-form or ring Therese on 1300 366 243 with any questions.

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