At Willoughby Public School we empower students to demonstrate creativity, collaboration, curiosity and persistence to become successful life-long learners. Students will be challenged in productive and innovative learning environments promoting inclusivity, resilience, respect and confidence.
Dear Parents/Carers
What a week it's been!
We've had new playgrounds to explore, Stage 2 classes finished off their Planetarium incursion in a gigantic dome that just managed to fit inside our new hall, we've had a couple of mini open-air discos in the playground, trials for PSSA sports have taken place, some Kindy classes have visited the Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre, staff enjoyed a special fundraiser socially-distanced breakfast ... and the first 5 of our Demountable City classes have moved back into their classrooms - situated in the old library block.
Friday night and Saturday sees the remaining Demountable City classrooms move into our historical building, C Block ... with the demountables planned to be taken away over the holidays so that restoration works to the high school oval can take place.
Building Update
Monday will see Stage 1 classes (Years 1 & 2) working in their new classrooms in C Block.
Works to the Medway Lane back gate and some minor landscaping is planned for Saturday, with further rectification works planned for the school holidays. These works will see the front entry concrete repaired and resurfaced, some repairs to the surface of the Level 2 outdoor area, "the blue roof," and new joinery and sinks installed in C Block.
Afternoon pick up areas
With Years 1 and 2 situated in C Block from Monday, classes will be dismissed out of the Rose Garden gates. This means that Year 1 and 2 parents/carers can wait along the Oakville Road fence to collect students at 3pm. Please note, the Rose Garden gates are only for exiting the school at 3pm, and are not to be used for morning arrival/entry to the school at this stage.
Students to stay home if sick
Thank you to parents/carers for your support in keeping students who are unwell at home. We appreciate you adhering to the infection control procedures we have in place.
School Security Unit - contact 1300 88 00 21
The Department of Education's School Security Unit can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on: 1300 88 00 21
If you notice anything untoward on site, particularly over weekends and nights, please give School Security a call so they can send out a security patrol to check on things.
Thank you
A special thank you to the P&C clubs and committees for their efforts in preparing for the recommencement of band, chess, netball, uniform shop, lost property and all the extra work involved in complying with relevant hygiene, distancing and safety protocols. One of these measures, along with signing in as a visitor, is completing name and contact details on an "External Visitors to School Site" form each time you are on site to allow accurate contact tracing, in case it is ever required. A copy of this form is attached below and will be available at the front office.
Another thank you to our wonderful teachers who work so hard to ensure that classroom moves don't result in any disruption to learning programs. It is no small feat, and I acknowledge and thank them for the extra hours put into to ensure a smooth move. A well-deserved holiday is almost here!
Shaun Michaeil
Rel. Principal
