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Term 2, Week 6 – 4th June 2020

It has been wonderful having all of our students back at school and seeing them enjoying time with their teachers and friends. We have been advised that school students do not need to follow physical distancing guidelines, but should follow good hygiene practices. Assessment and Reporting The Department of Education has provided guidelines around Semester 1 reports that will be distributed to parents and carers before the 30th August (Week 6, Term 3). We have developed a modified report that will focus on the learning that has taken place at home and at school. Students will not be given a five point A-E scale in their Semester 1 report. Parent and teachers interviews will not be offered as planned, if you would like a phone meeting with your child's teacher after reports are distributed please contact the office. We hope to be able to hold parent and teacher interviews in Term 3.

School activities Teachers will continue to follow the same school curriculum with the exception of some activities that can’t go ahead for now. What students can do: • Use the school library • Engage in non-contact sporting activities What students can’t do: • School assemblies • School incursions and excursions including camps • Inter-school activities (debating, inter-school sport) • In-school activities requiring parent or other volunteers • Drink from a water bubbler – bring a water bottle instead School cleaning and hygiene supplies Our school will continue to receive additional cleaning in line with the AHPPC guidelines and advice from NSW Health. Targeted areas include high-touch areas and other hard surfaces, door handles, light switches and handrails in stairways and movement areas. There will also be additional cleaning of toilets and bubblers and topping up of supplies like soap. Our school has received supplies of soap, hand sanitiser, toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectant wipes and personal protective equipment. The school is able to order more as needed. School grounds There should be no visitors to school sites unless they are deemed essential. If you need to access the school site please call the school and the office will open the gate.

Garden Suburb Public School

2b Prospect Road Garden Suburb, New South Wales, 2289

Ph: (02) 49434898 / Fax: (02) 49421552

Email: gardensub-p.school.@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Louise Dunn

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Cross Country Thank you to Mrs Lyden for organising our Cross Carnival that was held today. Staff and students had a wonderful time, it was a little different without our community there cheering us on but we are thankful that we were able to run the carnival. We look forward to sharing photos and videos.

Athletics Carnival On Thursday 30th July (Week 2, Term 3) we will hold our Athletics Carnival at Neegulbah Park. We hope to welcome our parents and carers to our Athletics Carnival however this will be determined by health guidelines. 2020 Science Fair To celebrate Education Week we will hold our annual Science Fair. Students are invited to come dressed as a scientist or in something science inspired. Students in Stage 2 and Stage 3 will receive information about their projects next week. Students in Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 will participate in activities within the classroom and will visit the Science Fair to see all of the exciting experiments.

Louise Dunn Principal Office News Payments We have recently installed a payment box in the school foyer. If your child has a note or payment, please ask them to “Post” it in the black letterbox at the office. School Photo day Photos are scheduled for Tuesday 28th July. Please return the photo envelopes sent home last Term. If you require a new envelope, or a Family envelope, please contact the school office. Medication When a medical practitioner has prescribed medication that must be administered during the school day, parents/carers must:

notify the school complete a Parental request – Administer medication form. supply the medication and any 'consumables' necessary for its administration in a timely

way. Students must not carry medications unless there is a written agreement between the school and the student's parents/carers.

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Congratulations to Theo and Hugo on their great writing.

This week we have been able to re-open some of the outdoor activities for play during lunch and recess.

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Congratulations to all the winners, who were lucky enough to share a milkshake with Mrs Dunn this week.

Congratulations to Ena on completion of her Chemo Therapy treatment!! Aliens helped her celebrate with a cake and Frozen themed party.

Monday

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Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Weekly Focus

Week 6 & 7:

Our PBL focus this fortnight is focussing on how to show respect and responsibility while at OOSH and during home time procedures over the next two weeks. Students can show these values by doing the following:

While at OOSH  Be on time Listen and follow instructions Be fair, share and care Use OOSH equipment responsibly

During home time procedures  Walk sensibly with your teacher to the front or side gate Listen to the teachers instructions Wait quietly on the veranda or outside of the hall until a teacher says that you can leave

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