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R U OK? is an Australian, non-profit, suicide prevention organisation, founded in 2009.

Thursday 10 September 2020 is our national day of action, dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, 'Are you OK?' and to support those, of all ages, struggling with life's ups and downs. This year, more than ever, R U OK? is such an important question to ask...

Wind back to a year ago...I was wearing my R U OK? t-shirt on R U OK? Day and attended a meeting after work. I was approached by a stranger sitting nearby, who was so 'thankful' that I was wearing the t-shirt and sat down with me to have a conversation about her life struggles and how she was slowly starting to 'see the light at the end of the tunnel'. This very brave, strong lady held on to both my hands as she spoke and cried...what a poignant moment. What an effect of those 4 little letters...R U OK?...those 3 little words...will you reach out?

A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE

You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just be a good friend and a great listener.

Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:

https://www.ruok.org.au/

Maria Lambos - Principal

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, parents and carers are reminded NOT to send children to school if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms.

Symptoms can include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore/scratchy throat
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of taste
• Loss of smell

Other reported symptoms can include:

• Fatigue
• Runny nose
• Muscle pain
• Joint pain
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea/vomiting
• Loss of appetite

Should your child present with any of the above symptoms, please arrange for a COVID-19 test.

A 24-hour home pick-up COVID-19 test can be organised by going to the following link:

https://covidtestsydney.com.au/

Once you have received your negative COVID-19 test results, please send a copy to the school via email.

CHANGE OF PERSONAL DETAILS

If you have recently changed your email address or mobile phone number or address or any emergency contacts, could you kindly email through the changes.

ABSENCES

When advising of your child's absence via Skoolbag or email, please note that 'away' or 'not coming in today' is not sufficient informations for our records. Please give as much information as possible, such as 'unwell with stomach ache' or 'head cold'.

EMAILS TO THE SCHOOL

Please always include your child's FIRST and LAST NAME, as well as CLASS, in subject line of emails.

LATE DROP-OFF/EARLY PICK-UP

A reminder to please use the Office window on Eaton Street for any of your school enquiries, or picking up students early/dropping off students after an appointment. We will escort them to the main gate (next to the office).

Go to www.flexischools.com.au to place your order

For any food/menu queries please feel free to contact us directly via email :

info@theschoolcanteen.com.au.

Alternatively, you can call Kirsty on 0416 786 603 and we will be happy to assist.

Kirsty and Jason Feliciotto – The School Canteen

Order uniform items here

For any size exchanges, please:

1. Email the uniform stall with the details of the exchange, at: balmainpsuniforms@gmail.com

2. Return the items to be exchanged to the school office, clearly marked with Student name, Class and EXCHANGE

3. Replacement items will be packed and re-delivered to your child's classroom

Orders will continue to be packed and delivered for collection each week, until we are able to reopen the stall.

Thank you!