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LEETON PUBLIC SCHOOL

At LPS we are Respectful, Responsible and Resilient Learners

: 6953 3488 : Mallee Street, Leeton Monday, 25 May 2020 : www.leeton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au : leeton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

What’s on at LPS

Week 5 Term 2 Phase 3

Monday 25th May 2020 ALL STUDENTS RETURN

Tuesday 26th May 2020 UNFORM SHOP CLOSED

CANTEEN

ALL WEEK

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Principal’s Report

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Welcome to Week 5 Term 2

We are extremely excited to be resuming full time schooling at Leeton Public School from Monday, 25th May.

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I would like to say thank you to our entire school community for your amazing efforts over the last two months.

To our students and families, thank you for being so resilient and willing to engage in learning from home. Thank you for your ongoing support, patience and commitment to learning.

To all our LPS Staff thank you for your extraordinary efforts during these challenging times. Words cannot describe how greatly appreciated you are! I thank you for your perseverance, patience, kindness, courage and commitment.

Your dedication to our students and our school has been especially evident in these times. I know it’s been quite the adjustment, and that we can only do so much, but I have been so proud of the way we came together as a team over the last 10 weeks, collaborating and supporting each other to provide the best opportunities for our students.

Leeton Public School is certainly an incredible place to work and learn and we have certainly all demonstrated that at Leeton PS we are responsible, respectful and most importantly resilient learners! I can’t wait to have everyone back next week!

With school recommencing today our most important focus will be to get our students settled back into school, re-acquainted with their friends, peers and teachers and to re-establish a love of learning – in all areas of the curriculum.

We know there could be some challenges, we know there will be some exciting times and most importantly we know that all stakeholders (students, parents and staff) will work together as we always have to ensure we get the best possible educational outcomes for our students.

This communication contains a range of information that hopefully answers many of your questions in relation to the recommencement of full time schooling. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.

GUIDELINES:

All schools are returning to full on-campus learning from Monday 25 May. All school activities and operations will be in line with Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and NSW Health guidelines as applicable.

School students do not need to follow strict adult physical distancing guidelines, but should follow good hygiene practices like:

* regularly washing hands

* avoiding sharing drinks or food

* coughing or sneezing into your elbow, or a tissue which should be discarded immediately

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:

All students should be at school unless:

* they have a medical certificate which states that they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition

* they are currently unwell – please contact the school if you are unsure.

SCHOOL RESOURCES:

Children are requested to bring along all school resources that are required for learning. This means:

* BYOD K-6 – All students should bring their own device to school if they have completed the necessary permission slips. This should happen every day.

* We ask you to organise an individual pencil case for your child with required supplies such as lead pencils, coloured pencils, scissors and glue where possible. We still have supplies at school for students unable to bring their own.

SCHOOL UNIFORM:

Children are encouraged to wear full school uniform when they return to school on Monday, with Sports Uniform reserved for Wednesday (K-2) and Fridays (3-6) - unless otherwise advised.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Teachers will continue to follow the same school curriculum with the exception of some activities that can’t go ahead for now.

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What children can do:

* Use the school library – borrowing will not recommence at Leeton PS until at least June 1. We will communicate more about this next week.

* Engage in non-contact sporting activities – the Sports Shed will be open for the borrowing of equipment for non-contact sports from Monday.

What students can’t do:

* School assemblies (unless for critical information)

* School incursions and excursions including camps

* Inter-school activities (debating, inter-school sport)

* In-school activities requiring parent or other volunteers

* Use hydrotherapy pools

* Drink from a water bubbler – bring a water bottle instead

SCHOOL GROUNDS:

There should be no visitors to school sites unless they are essential.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF:

Our drop off times remain the same. We encourage anyone picking up a child from school to collect them between 3.10pm and 3.25pm at the two usual collections points.

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Parents are requested to remain outside the school grounds and not congregate in groups while waiting for children. Please observe social distancing protocols.

CANTEEN AND UNIFORM SHOP:

The Leeton P&C Canteen will operate 5 days a week from Monday, 25th May with a limited menu for Term 2.

Thanks again for your unwavering support during this most difficult period.

Rachel Thomason Relieving Principal

AURORA

Test dates for 2021 Opportunity Class

Students seeking placement in an opportunity class are required to attend a test in the year prior to their placement. Currently at LPS we have students in Year 6 participating in the Aurora Virtual Opportunity Class.

Opportunity Class Placement Test (for Year 4 students seeking placement in Year 5 the following year) - Wednesday 21st July 2021

More details to follow as they become available. Please contact the school if you have any further questions.

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KINDERGARTEN 2021

Although, not yet half way through the 2020 school year, planning has already commenced for our 2021 Kindergarten students.

We are now accepting Kindergarten enrolment applications for 2021. If you have a child, or a friend who has a child, who turns five before the 31st July 2021 now is the time to enrol. Please complete the below enrolment form or email leeton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 69533488 for further information and register your details to ensure you receive all relevant information in regards to Kindergarten Transition program dates.

We encourage Kindergarten enrolments for 2021 to be completed as soon as possible so that you can make the most of our excellent ready for school programs during 2020.

This year we are once again offering an extended transition period for our new students commencing Kindergarten in 2021. The transition program will commence on Wednesday 14th October (Week 1, Term 4) until 2nd December (Week 8, Term 4). The transition program will run for approximately 2 hours every week.

How to enrol

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment/primary-school-enrolment

Enrolment Form

https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/media/documents/enrol-k12.pdf

We are happy to answer any questions you may have, post out Leeton PS Information Packs or email relevant enrolment and transition documentation where requested.

Our usual information sessions regarding Kindergarten 2021 at the school will be held at a later date due to Covid-19 Restrictions. If you know of anyone from within the Leeton area who may be interested in engaging their child in our transition program, please ask them to contact the school for more details.

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MS READATHON

Click on the following link to register:

https://www.msreadathon.org.au/?utm_campaign=msread2020&utm_source=ren3_parents&utm_medium=email&utm_content=text_link

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STEWART HOUSE

If you have a Stewart House envelope still at home could you please return to the Front Office. Thank you.

PHOTO GALLERY

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CRUNCHY CABIN

THE CANTEEN WILL NOW BE OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY WITH A REDUCED MENU FOR THE REMAINDER OF TERM 2

MONDAYS - BURGERS

TUESDAYS - PASTA

WEDNESDAYS - NUGGETS & PIZZAS

THURSDAYS - NACHOS

FRIDAYS - LARGE PIES, SAUSAGE ROLLS AND MINI PIES

ALSO EVERYDAY -LARGE PIES, MINI PIES, SAUSAGE ROLLS, TOASTIES, FOCACCIAS AND WEDGES

UNIFORM SHOP

CLOSED TOMORROW TUESDAY 26TH MAY OPEN ALTERNATE TUESDAYS 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Or by appointment 0427 532 401

Or you can either order online @ quickcliq.com.au or contact me on to arrange pick-up/delivery times if your child is not at school.

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SIZE 10 and 12 GIRLS SLACKS ARE

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK

* OUR NEW WINTER JACKETS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH WORKLOCKER.

* GREY TIGHTS AVAILABLE AT BEST N LESS, TARGET, WORKLOCKER OR LOWES.

TERM 2 OPENING DAYS

2nd JUNE, 16th JUNE, 30th JUNE