Huskisson Public School

Husky Star Newsletter Week 1 Term 2 2020

A managed return to school

Welcome back everyone and we are excited to begin welcoming everyone back on site this term as time goes by. 

This week has seen our essential service workers' children return to school. Numbers have increased, which has meant that more teachers have been needed to be onsite to provide supervision for these students. We welcome everyone back and thank you for your support and patience as we approach the next phase of changes in returning to school. Thank you to all the parents who have been dropping off and picking up their child from Watt Street and who have been so understanding as we limit the amount of adults on site. Your cooperation is very much appreciated. It has been very enjoyable meeting you all at the gate every morning and afternoon. This will continue until further notice. As we receive more advice from Government, changes like this will increase and our normal routines may need to be altered. 

This newsletter will include VITAL information for our school community as we transition from phase 0 to phase 1. There will also be publications available on Instagram, Facebook, Dojo and SkoolBag.

Thank you to all of you have taken the time to complete the parent surveys this week. We have now received responses from nearly 50 families.  I will provide a link in this newsletter for those of you who haven't completed one and wish to. I am sorry that some of you have had trouble accessing this. If you continue to have trouble, please do not hesitate to contact me via email to send you a personal link. greta.lewis@det.nsw.edu.au 

This is my last newsletter as Acting Principal and I would once again like to express my gratitude for your support over my leadership period. I am looking forward to working with Ms Kim Lovell as she commences her new role on Monday. 

Regards, 

Ms Greta Lewis

Acting Principal

Together we are Stronger and Smarter

Transition from Phase 0 to Phase 1

Phase 0 (current phase)

Schools are open for families who need it.

  • Families are encouraged to keep their children at home wherever possible, with no student to be turned away.
  • Students who attend school are supervised only, not in their regular classes.
  • No excursions or inter-school activities.
  • Continued enhanced cleaning and hygiene supply arrangements.
Parents must continue to
  • Keep your child/children at home if possible.
  • Support your child/children to continue learning at home
  • Communicate with your school via email and phone wherever possible.
  • Follow health advice and keep your child/children at home if they are unwell.

Phase 1 as of Monday May 11

Students at school at least one day per week.

  • Schools have discretion for establishing which group attends on which day, with a preference to group siblings/families together.
  • Tuesday all Banksia children to attend school
  • Wednesday all Boronia children to attend school
  • Thursday all Waratah children to attend school
  • Families who need to send their child to school every day may continue to do so and no child will be turned away.
  • Classes are split across different spaces and break times will be staggered with infants breaks earlier than primary.
  • Each class group will access their classroom teacher, the librarian and RFF teacher. 
  • No excursions or inter-school activities.
  • Continued enhanced cleaning and hygiene supply arrangements.
Parents can now
  • Send your child/children to school one day a week.
  • You are encouraged to keep your child at home for the rest of the week wherever possible.
Parents must continue to
  • Follow your school’s advice regarding changes to drop off and pick up, including staying in your car when dropping off and picking up your child/children if safe to do so.
  • Maintain social distancing by avoiding gathering outside of school gates.
  • Make sure your child/children have access to lunch and snacks.
  • Support your child/children to continue learning at home on remote learning days.
  • Communicate with your school via email and phone wherever possible
  • Follow health advice and keep your child/children at home if they are unwell.

Changes from Phase 1 - 2 will be communicated in the future.

Changes to pick up and drop off procedures.

Primary COVID-19 Survey Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegOh3XsA8b10Zlr5F70Qs3DI4bJ5cbSB-0mKRgxNdduaYdWQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thank you for participating in at-home learning with Huskisson Public School. We appreciate you giving us some feedback on how we are doing so that we can deliver better learning and support opportunities for your children. We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill this quick survey and let us know your thoughts.

Infants COVID-19 Survey Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemLcwU01pRsUBTlsWXEIEJ3Ys3uB9i3wTKkP8DJY8HU6s19Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thank you for participating in at-home learning with Huskisson Public School. We appreciate you giving us some feedback on how we are doing so that we can deliver better learning and support opportunities for your children. We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill this quick survey and let us know your thoughts.

Huskisson Public School Commemorate ANZAC day 2020

Thank you

Charlie from Kindergarten Collingwood's parents supplied the staff with lunch today to say thank you for all of the hard work over this troubling period.
Thank you for thinking of us!
Charlie from Kindergarten Collingwood's parents supplied the staff with lunch today to say thank you for all of the hard work over this troubling period.
Thank you for thinking of us!
Charlie from Kindergarten Collingwood's parents supplied the staff with lunch today to say thank you for all of the hard work over this troubling period.
Thank you for thinking of us!

Library News Week 1 Term 2

Isolation to me meant more reading time! Did you get to read more than ever? Just like for you, it has been an interesting start to the term and I am really looking forward to getting back to the face-to-face part of our library sessions.  It was great to see how many students stocked up on books before the school break but it is now time to start returning them so that borrowing can commence as soon as students return.  With this in mind, please locate all school library books and send them in for return on the first day that your child returns to school.  Children will be able to borrow again on the day they are at school.  If your child is already attending school regularly, please send books in as soon as possible.  Sadly, we won’t be able to have our scheduled Book Fair this term, but it has been rescheduled for Term 3.  Book Club will be available for private purchases this term and you can jump online to get some bargains on some great books! Follow, copy, or search for the link to learn more about Scholastic’s Virtual Book Club.   https://scholastic.com.au/book-club/virtual-catalogue-1/  In the meantime, keep diving into the world of books, enjoy the time with your family and see you soon!  Mrs Hanson 

Stay Connected and help Meals on Wheels NSW

Hi there, We are reaching out to your school to ask for help with an initiative for Meals on Wheels NSW. One of our partners, Beyond Bank, have kindly agreed to donate $10 for every artwork entered into our Facebook 'Stay Connected' initiative (up to the value of $5000)! We would appreciate your support! Are you able to share this initiative with your students to ask if they'd like to get involved? Logistics 1. Draw a picture of a friend or someone you love to show them you are thinking them during this time of self-isolation. This could be a drawing, painting or chalk art, using any materials you have at home. 2. Take a photo of your artwork and either upload this to Meals on Wheels NSW Facebook page using the #MOWArtist, (make sure you set your post to public, in the privacy settings) OR email the photo of your artwork to us at marketing@nswmealsonwheels.org.au with your name and school and we will upload the entry on your behalf! Please submit your entries by Wednesday 13th May, 2020. Get creative and start posting your artworks! Share with all of your family and friends (open to all ages) and help us reach our fundraising target! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any stage on (02) 8218 4200. We appreciate your support with this initiative. Yours sincerely, Claudia Odello General Manager, Marketing and Fundraising Meals on Wheels NSW
Hi there, We are reaching out to your school to ask for help with an initiative for Meals on Wheels NSW. One of our partners, Beyond Bank, have kindly agreed to donate $10 for every artwork entered into our Facebook 'Stay Connected' initiative (up to the value of $5000)! We would appreciate your support! Are you able to share this initiative with your students to ask if they'd like to get involved? Logistics 1. Draw a picture of a friend or someone you love to show them you are thinking them during this time of self-isolation. This could be a drawing, painting or chalk art, using any materials you have at home. 2. Take a photo of your artwork and either upload this to Meals on Wheels NSW Facebook page using the #MOWArtist, (make sure you set your post to public, in the privacy settings) OR email the photo of your artwork to us at marketing@nswmealsonwheels.org.au with your name and school and we will upload the entry on your behalf! Please submit your entries by Wednesday 13th May, 2020. Get creative and start posting your artworks! Share with all of your family and friends (open to all ages) and help us reach our fundraising target! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any stage on (02) 8218 4200. We appreciate your support with this initiative. Yours sincerely, Claudia Odello General Manager, Marketing and Fundraising Meals on Wheels NSW
Hi there, We are reaching out to your school to ask for help with an initiative for Meals on Wheels NSW. One of our partners, Beyond Bank, have kindly agreed to donate $10 for every artwork entered into our Facebook 'Stay Connected' initiative (up to the value of $5000)! We would appreciate your support! Are you able to share this initiative with your students to ask if they'd like to get involved? Logistics 1. Draw a picture of a friend or someone you love to show them you are thinking them during this time of self-isolation. This could be a drawing, painting or chalk art, using any materials you have at home. 2. Take a photo of your artwork and either upload this to Meals on Wheels NSW Facebook page using the #MOWArtist, (make sure you set your post to public, in the privacy settings) OR email the photo of your artwork to us at marketing@nswmealsonwheels.org.au with your name and school and we will upload the entry on your behalf! Please submit your entries by Wednesday 13th May, 2020. Get creative and start posting your artworks! Share with all of your family and friends (open to all ages) and help us reach our fundraising target! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any stage on (02) 8218 4200. We appreciate your support with this initiative. Yours sincerely, Claudia Odello General Manager, Marketing and Fundraising Meals on Wheels NSW
Hi there, We are reaching out to your school to ask for help with an initiative for Meals on Wheels NSW. One of our partners, Beyond Bank, have kindly agreed to donate $10 for every artwork entered into our Facebook 'Stay Connected' initiative (up to the value of $5000)! We would appreciate your support! Are you able to share this initiative with your students to ask if they'd like to get involved? Logistics 1. Draw a picture of a friend or someone you love to show them you are thinking them during this time of self-isolation. This could be a drawing, painting or chalk art, using any materials you have at home. 2. Take a photo of your artwork and either upload this to Meals on Wheels NSW Facebook page using the #MOWArtist, (make sure you set your post to public, in the privacy settings) OR email the photo of your artwork to us at marketing@nswmealsonwheels.org.au with your name and school and we will upload the entry on your behalf! Please submit your entries by Wednesday 13th May, 2020. Get creative and start posting your artworks! Share with all of your family and friends (open to all ages) and help us reach our fundraising target! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any stage on (02) 8218 4200. We appreciate your support with this initiative. Yours sincerely, Claudia Odello General Manager, Marketing and Fundraising Meals on Wheels NSW
Hi there, We are reaching out to your school to ask for help with an initiative for Meals on Wheels NSW. One of our partners, Beyond Bank, have kindly agreed to donate $10 for every artwork entered into our Facebook 'Stay Connected' initiative (up to the value of $5000)! We would appreciate your support! Are you able to share this initiative with your students to ask if they'd like to get involved? Logistics 1. Draw a picture of a friend or someone you love to show them you are thinking them during this time of self-isolation. This could be a drawing, painting or chalk art, using any materials you have at home. 2. Take a photo of your artwork and either upload this to Meals on Wheels NSW Facebook page using the #MOWArtist, (make sure you set your post to public, in the privacy settings) OR email the photo of your artwork to us at marketing@nswmealsonwheels.org.au with your name and school and we will upload the entry on your behalf! Please submit your entries by Wednesday 13th May, 2020. Get creative and start posting your artworks! Share with all of your family and friends (open to all ages) and help us reach our fundraising target! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any stage on (02) 8218 4200. We appreciate your support with this initiative. Yours sincerely, Claudia Odello General Manager, Marketing and Fundraising Meals on Wheels NSW

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P&C Update

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