Since our last update, we have no further changes to school operations.
The main points of consideration for our school as we head towards Term 3 continue to be:
*Non-essential adults are still not permitted on school grounds or at school events - this includes parent or carers. All adults must continue to maintain physical distancing as per the AHPPC guidelines.
*School assemblies can be held but at this stage are limited to 15 minutes in length and with students and staff present only. We will continue holding virtual assemblies via Zoom or short school assemblies to present awards!
*Performing arts groups, including our band program, will recommence on site rehearsals. At this stage, they would not be able to run with parent volunteers so we have some wonderful staff members volunteering their time to assist with supervision in the meantime.
* School sport can recommence including inter-school competitions. However, our local winter PSSA competition will not proceed. We will run school based activities during Term 3!
* Life Education Van is scheduled for a visit!
* School Photos have been rescheduled (no staff photo at this point).
* SRE lessons will recommence from Wednesday 5 August.
* P&C Meetings can be held but it is strongly recommended that these continue to be via online platforms.
* Extracurricular activities supported by external providers, such as Sportspro and DanceSport, can recommence adhering to the AHPPC and DoE guidelines and recommendations.
* Our canteen and uniform shop can operate with volunteers (adhering to AHPPC guidelines).
*Good hygiene practices and regular cleaning will continue! Bubblers still remain closed so be sure to pack full water bottles each day!
The following is still on hold but will be reviewed early in Term 3-
School camps and excursions.
Parent attendance at school events.
Parent volunteers except for Canteen and Uniform Shop.
School events involving large adult gatherings, eg. fundraisers, working bees, information evenings.
The beginning of Term 3 will see us return to normal break times and timetables. We will return to a 9:05am start time (no more staggered starts). The Kiss and Drop will continue to be supervised in the mornings. In the afternoon, we will no longer stagger our pick up procedures. However, we will continue with the same collection points as per Term 2 and Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will be ready for pick up from their collection point from 2:55pm.
I thank everyone so much for their support and flexibility during this period. We are also so appreciative of the many parents/ carers who completed our "Semester One Reflections" survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly assist us to firm up decisions to support organisation for Semester Two. We will continue to inform you as we hear of further easing of restrictions in schools.