Dear parents/carers,
We have another busy term ahead with excursions, a whole school incursion and many other end of year events already on the calendar.
Addressing Concerns
If you have any concerns with another child or family, please notify your child's teacher or contact the office. It is not appropriate for adults to speak to another child or to intimidate other families on school grounds. As a school, we would prefer to address these issues to ensure that our school remains a safe environment for all.
Family Holidays
If you are planning holidays during the school term, please make sure to contact the office prior to booking any travel. Family holidays should be taken over term breaks to avoid disruption to your child's learning. Approval is not automatically granted, therefore we advise that you make an appointment to discuss your travel intentions prior to making any bookings. All leave taken will be recorded as an absence, and students who take excessive leave may be referred to the Home School Liaison Officer.
COVID
The Department of Education has continued to maintain COVID smart measures for Term 4. Our school will continue to operate with our baseline COVID-smart measures in place throughout Term 4 to minimise transmission and keep our school open. This includes a combination of layered safety measures such as maintaining hygiene and cleaning practices, using rapid antigen testing (RAT) when experiencing symptoms, maximising natural ventilation, strongly encouraged vaccinations and strongly encouraging mask-wearing particularly when indoors and/or physical distancing is not possible.
Please ensure you inform the school if your child, or a member of your household test positive to COVID.
Student Uniform
It has been great to see most students in full school uniform each morning, please ensure your child wears black shoes every day. If you have any issues with providing your child with the correct uniform, please contact the office as financial assistance is available to support families in need.
Parking and Road Safety
Council rangers have been patrolling Marsden Road before and after school, issuing fines to vehicles not adhering to road rules. Please remember to always drive safely around the school, and only park is designated parking areas to ensure the safety of everyone.
Regards,
Emma Meddows
Relieving Principal
