Scarborough Primary School Newsletter - The Link

I wanted to take this opportunity to reiterate the information that was posted on Skoolbag yesterday regarding when the school is able to notify the community of positive COVID cases.

In line with Department directives, at present, in the event of a confirmed case (evidenced by a PCR), a Skoolbag post will be made to the community informing there has been a positive case in a particular room. The affected room will then be notified by a follow up email and/or phone call. This post will be made under the following conditions.

• WA Health calls the school and confirms a positive case in your school;
• The Department Incident Management Team calls the school and confirms a case, or
• The school has sighted a positive PCR notification from a parent/carer or staff member.

RAT test positives cannot be reported unless confirmed by a PCR test.

It is likely that in many cases you will hear about positive RATs through class groups or the local community before you are notified of a confirmed case by the school. This does not necessarily mean that we are not aware, rather that we are working through the process.

Please continue to inform the school of any positive RAT tests, however, it would also be advisable to follow up with a PCR where possible to expedite the communication process.

I am hopeful that this directive will be relaxed in coming days and weeks as case numbers increase across the state and more reliance is put on RATs, however, for now, please understand that the school is unable to act upon a positive RAT test alone.

Thank you for your understanding, and please be assured that we aim to keep lines of communication as open as possible.

As always, if you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me by phone, email ( sarah.dawson@education.wa.edu.au ) or in person.

Twos Day!

Thank you to Mrs Cooke and the Your Move Team for organising such a fun dress up opportunity on Tuesday, which was of course linked to our Active Transport goals. 

Sarah Dawson

Principal

Hello SPS families!

After a successful AGM this week, we are happy to introduce the 2022 P&C Office Bearers and Committee Coordinators to you:

• President: Susie Hinton
  
• Vice-President: Emma Bitmead
• Secretary: Rebecca Rey
• Treasurer: Alex Warris
• Fundraising: Maria van der Plas and Shannon McKenzie
• Canteen: Lisa Singh
• Uniform Shop: Carrie McIntosh
• Social Media: Felicity O’Brien

We are excited to see what this year has in store for us and we will keep you posted through the school newsletter, Facebook and the school’s website.

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop is stocked so come and pay us a visit on Wednesday mornings for all your uniform requirements from 8.45am to 9.15am.

Order forms can be downloaded from the school website at http://scarboroughps.wa.edu.au/p-c/uniform-shop/.  Emailed orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom.

Contact Carrie via scarboroughprimarypcuniform@gmail.com

CANTEEN

We are always looking for canteen volunteers. So, if you or anyone in your immediate family (aunts, uncles, grandparents etc) have any Friday mornings available, Laura would love some assistance in the SPS canteen.

Helping out in Canteen means that you come in and support Laura for 2 hours, usually between 10am-12pm or 11am-1pm; whatever works for you! Duties consist of washing dishes, prepping pizzas, handing out lunches, etc.

E-mail us at the P&C or speak to Laura on Fridays in the canteen if you are keen to help.

A special reminder to all Kindy group 2 parents and caregivers; you can also order lunch and recess from Canteen every Friday! Don’t bother making yet another lunch; order before Friday 8.30am via Quickcliq.com.au and we will deliver it your child’s classroom.

Please also note that all canteen orders need to be placed via QuickCliq prior to 8.30am on Friday. Cash is not accepted.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK

We continue to fundraise through the Entertainment Book. When you purchase the Entertainment Book, a portion will go to the P&C.

Buy your Entertainment Membership, and get access to EXCLUSIVE limited-time Member offers (see website) and go into the draw to WIN a staycation for two* thanks to TFE Hotels. Plus one lucky winner will also receive the ultimate pamper package*, with goodies from Endota Spa, Edible Blooms, Interhampers, The Petals Network & Event Cinemas

This is a limited time offer!

Order your membership here https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/86y129

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE

We will continue to fundraise through the Containers for Change initiative. The Containers for Change bins can be found at the school entry at Hinderwell Street near the Room 9 Heritage Building. Keep on bringing those empty cans and bottles to support the P&C!

CONTAINER FOR CHANGE bins are not for rubbish but for eligible empty drink containers only, thank you!

Alternatively, if you wish to donate at a refund point of your choosing you can quote our Scheme ID C10240685. If you prefer to attend a Reverse Vending Machine location please use the barcode at the top of the P&C news. This may be your preference if you have a larger donation and be rest assured that the money goes back to the P&C.

NEXT MEETING

Our next Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday 5th April 2022 at 6.30pm – location or zoom tba.

If you have questions and/or suggestions please don’t hesitate to email us scarboroughprimarypc@gmail.com

And make sure you follow us on Facebook!  

https://www.facebook.com/ScarboroughPrimaryPandC

Address: 60 Hinderwell Street, Scarborough WA 

Phone: 08) 9222 9200   

Email: scarborough.ps@education.wa.edu.au

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