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- We are not in the same boat: A poem about COVID-19
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- Father's Day Cooking
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- FRIENDLY REMINDER
- Extension of Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
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- Maffra Junior Cricket Club
- Parentzone Gippsland - Term 4 programs
Dear Parents
We come to the end of Term Three. I don’t think (hopefully) we will ever see one like it again. Thank you for your support in educating the children, supporting the school and teachers during the term. We have finally got here and now have the chance for a break. I hope families involved in businesses affected by COVID-19 can nearly start to resume to some type of normality.
As mentioned in an email sent on Wednesday, all children are able to resume school on Monday, 5th October- the first day of school in term four. If parents wish to start at different stages during the week then this is also fine. Please note though that all teachers and support staff will be at school supporting on-site learning.
Children will continue to enter the school through the gate on Laura Street. Parents at this stage are unable to enter the school grounds unless it has been pre-arranged through the front office. The refurbished front -office is now open and parents are able to come through the Salto remote doors.
Families who have laptops at home are asked to return these back to school and we also understand that many children have books and resources that also need to be back at school. Term Four also means that we return to the summer uniform. On the subject of uniform we will be making an announcement very shortly regarding our new uniform provider together with purchasing information moving forward. Moving into a refurbished school it is even more imperative that the uniform is worn with pride. This includes the correct socks and shoes. After the first week students not in the correct uniform will need to explain to me the reasons why this is happening. Your support with this is much appreciated.
I do hope all of the children have a wonderful break. You all deserve this together with mum, dad and carers.
We look forward to seeing you next term.
Have a great holiday.
Jason
Please read the poem below based on one person's journey with COVID-19
We are not in the same boat: A poem about COVID-19
I heard that we are in the same boat.
But it’s not like that.
We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat.
Your ship can be shipwrecked and mine might not be.
Or vice versa.
For some, quarantine is optimal: a moment of reflection, of re-connection.
For others, this is a desperate crisis.
For others it is facing loneliness.
For some, peace, rest time, vacation.
Yet for others, Torture: How am I going to pay my bills?
Some were concerned about a brand of chocolate for Easter.
Others were concerned about the bread for the weekend, or if the noodles would last for a few more days.
Some were in their “home office”.
Others are looking through trash to survive.
Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it, some are not sure their loved ones are going to make it, and some don’t even believe this is a big deal.
Some of us who are well now may end up experiencing it, and some believe they are infallible and will be blown away if or when this hits someone they know.
So, friends, we are not in the same boat.
We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.
And each one will emerge, in his own way, from that storm.
Some with a tan from their pool. Others with scars on the soul (for invisible reasons).
It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking. More than looking…
Seeing.
See beyond the political party, beyond religion, beyond the nose on your face.
Do not underestimate the pain of others if you do not feel it.
Do not judge the good life of the other, do not condemn the bad life of the other.
Don’t be a judge.
Let us not judge the one who lacks, as well as the one who exceeds.
We are different ships looking to survive.
Let everyone navigate their route with respect, empathy and responsibility.
September
8th Shayla Dingwall 4
11th Nick Regan 5/6B
13th Alexa Potter 4
16th Jay Lee 2/3
16th Evie Stobie 2/3
16th Brody Watson 4
25th Jack Coleman 5/6B
26th Ben Murphy 1
27th Tyce House 5/6A
28th Kendra Austin-Bainbridge 5/6A
October
2nd Ben Dunsmuir 5/6B
2nd Jacinta Schoenmaekers 1
3rd Addison Bainbridge Foundation
4th Jaylen Henry 5/6A
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Awards: Congratulations to the following children who have received awards.
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| Class Award | |
| Foundation |
Harper Lee Patrick Butcher Hadley Parer |
| Grade 1 | |
| Grade 2/3 | |
| Grade 4 |
The Whole Class |
| Grade 5/6A |
Lily Missen The Whole Class |
| Grade 5/6B |
The Whole Class |
Thanks Kris for helping students to enjoy some cooking and making treats for Father's Day!!
Children have been learning about spring this week at school and they made bird feeders to feed our feathered friends.
They also planted seed to see how quickly it grows.
This week at school children learned about indigenous life. How paintings tell a story. How dances tell a story. They also made clapping sticks.
Eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) has been extended to 5 October 2020, with the closing date for CSEF applications now Friday 27 November 2020.
Greetings from ParentZone Gippsland,
ParentZone Gippsland have a number of programs to help support families in Gippsland on offer for term 4. Current programs offered include Let’s Talk about Parenting including a Dads Matter and a Parenting Teens program, Breaking the Cycle, Homework Club, and for Latrobe families – Storytime (online supported playgroup). Please see attached flyers and distribute amongst your networks.
In addition we are excited to offer 5 single session parenting groups to Gippsland families:
- Understanding your child’s behaviour, Wednesday 14th October
- Risky Business: Tough Conversation with Teens, Wednesday 21st October
- Parenting Pre-schoolers, Monday 30th November
- Parenting Anxious Kids, Monday 7th December
- Self-Care for Parents, Monday 14th December
Parents/carers can register for one session, a few sessions, or all four sessions! Please see attached flyers and distribute amongst your networks.
To register a parent/carer please contact ParentZone Gippsland on 5135 9555 or email Parentzone.Gippsland@anglicarevic.org.au.
Is there a parenting program that isn’t listed but might benefit the families you work with? – let us know for our future planning.
We hope you stay safe.
From the Gippsland Parentzone Team