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Caledonian Primary School Newsletter

Tuesday 17th March, 2020

Calendar

March

Friday 20th – Bakers Delight Lunch

Tuesday 24th - School Photos

Friday 27th- Last day of term, students dismissed at 2.30 pm

April Tuesday 14th – Term 2 begins

Appreciations

Thank you to all the parent helpers and students from Woodmans Hill Secondary College

for helping with our Athletics Carnival.

Thank you to families who came and support students at the Athletics Carnival.

To the School Community, Our athletics day last week was fantastic with students participating in the full range of track and field events. We would like to thank the parents and volunteers who helped with the event as there was no way possible for it to happen without them. Sometimes we can learn more from students than they learn from us. It was astonishing to watch the students from Woodmans Hill Secondary Collage offer incredible support to our students. The thing that stood out most was in every race when a child couldn't make it, started walking, looked red faced and embarrassed, the secondary students ran down to them, encouraged them, ran (or walked) with them and made them feel special and that it was ok that they didn't win. In light of the Covid – 19 situation, the lesson I can draw from this is that the students of Woodmans Hill Secondary College demonstrated care for those who were a little behind the pace. So too, we as adults have the responsibility for those in our community who are most vulnerable. The elderly and disabled often already feel isolated from our community and the Coronavirus may make them even more marginalised. Please take a little moment to think of those nearest you who may fit this category, maybe give them a call and see if they need a little help. Dare I even say it, but perhaps you could do a pharmacy run, or try to get them some essentials from the supermarket. One of the great things about Australians is our ability to support those in need. Our recent Victorian Bushfire crisis is a perfect example of this. Only a few months ago we were donating “supplies” to those in need and in coming weeks and months there may be many more people in our community who will be in need. From a school perspective, we continue to be guided by the Department of Health and The Department of Education and Training. Dr Brett Sutton (Victorian Chief Health Officer and Human Biosecurity Officer) has provided advice that pre-emptive school closures are not likely to be proportionate or effective as a public health intervention to prevent community transmission of COVID-19 at this time. However we continue to monitor the situation daily, and in some cases hourly, so as to reassess and respond to the evolving circumstances. The changes to children’s routines and media exposure may cause concern or fear. I cannot express more clearly the importance for members of our community to act with clam, confidence and appropriate decision making. Children learn from modelling behaviours from adults and it’s incredibly important in this evolving situation that we demonstrate reasonable and well considered behaviour. Regards Ben Camps and Excursions, All camps and excursions are now either postponed or will be cancelled. This includes grade 2 sleepover. We will hold current reservations for camps later in the year and wait for further advice. International Arrivals, Everyone arriving into Australia from overseas from 15 March will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. This obviously includes students and staff who may be returning from overseas excursions or other travel. School Attendance, If you are choosing to isolate due to Covid-19 concerns please notify the school as alternative recording of absence data will be used in our system. Sporting events, Sporting events such as district cross country, athletics or Zone lightning premierships will be postponed until further advice is provided. Photos, School photos are currently scheduled to continue. Hygiene, We are encouraging all students to practice good hygiene. Soap is provided here at school, in toilets and were practical at all sinks in classrooms.

Assemblies, Assemblies will be cancelled. SCHOOL CLOSURES You will be informed directly if there is any prospect that our school will be closed, either as a stand-alone school closure or as part of a local or area-based closure. You will then be provided with detailed advice, a step-by-step guide and communication resources to support you through that process. Student illness (non Covid-19) Department of health provides advice on all illness and school exclusions. Exclusions from school exist for; Chickenpox, Conjunctivitis, Diarrhoeal illness, Diphtheria, Hand, Foot and Mouth disease, Hepatitis A, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Impetigo, Influenza and influenza like illnesses, Leprosy, Measles, Meningitis, Meningococcal, Mumps, Poliovirus infection, Ringworm, scabies, pediculosis (head lice), Pertussis (Whooping cough), Rubella, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Shiga toxin or Verotoxin producing Escherichia coli, Streptococcal infection (including scarlet fever), Tuberculosis and Typhoid fever. However the common illnesses in schools are: Influenza and influenza like illnesses - Exclude until well Diarrhoeal illness- Exclude until there has not been vomiting or a loose bowel motion for 24 hours Please follow these guidelines.

School Photos Due to a clash of dates we have had to change School Photos to Tuesday 24th March. We are using Arthur Reed Photography again this year. In the weeks leading up to photo day you will receive a flyer with your childs code on it and instructions on how to register. Orders do not need to be placed until after photo day, you will receive updates from the Photo Company about this. Below is some information from the Arthur Reed-

School Photo Day 2020 – Caledonian Primary School Annual school photos will be taken on 24 March, 2020 when sibling photos will also be taken by request. IMPORTANT - To ensure a sibling photo is taken on photo day, please complete your request online before midday on the day before photo day.

Grab your phone and go to arphotos.typeform.com/to/wZjtEZ

2. Enter the name and class of the eldest child to be in the photo

3. Enter the names of all other children to be included in the photo

There is no need to return any forms or payment to school for photos before photo day however if you do not have internet access you may contact the school for an order form. School photo ordering details will be issued closer to photo day.

Phone Calls- School Number appear as Private Number when we call you Update about phone calls from school to you. If we call you, the call is displayed as ‘Private number’. Please answer these calls as we may have an emergency and need to speak with you about your child/ren. Mobile Phones and Wearable Devices In 2019 the Premier announced a ban on mobile phones in schools. At Caledonian we have developed a

Mobile Phone Policy that is consistent with DET expectations. The policy requires any phone to be handed

to a teacher at the beginning of the day for secure storage and that wearable devices with internet

capability are not to be worn (an example of a wearable device would be an apple watch). This policy is

consistent across all schools in the state and is fully implemented this year. A copy of the full policy is

available and will be uploaded to the school website.

No Hat No Play As we are a Sun Smart School students must wear a hat whenever they are outside at school during term 4 and Term 1. Students must have a school wide brimmed hat; please do not send along peak caps. Hats are available from Lowes or Beleza.

Annual privacy reminder Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy Please take time to remind yourself of the school’s collection statement, found on our website. For more information about privacy, see: Schools’ Privacy Policy – information for parents. This information also available in nine community languages. Bell Times 2020 Bell times will remain the same for 2020 First bell- 8.45 am Second bell- 8.50 am Recess- 11 am – 11.30 am Lunch Eat- 12.30 pm – 12.45 pm Afternoon Recess- 1.45 pm – 2.15 pm Students dismissed- 3.15 pm Children arriving after 9 am must collect a late pass from the office. Uniform Caledonian Primary School requires all students to be dressed in our school uniform. A copy of our school uniform policy can be found on the school website or at the school office. No Publish to Media If you do not wish for us to use your child’s name and images as part of media and advertising for the school, please contact the office and let us know.

CPS Family Engagement and Fundraising (FE&F) - March Update

Key Dates Friday 20 March: Baker's Delight Lunch. Monday 23 March: Hot Cross Bun forms and payment due back. Thursday 26 March: 3.00 pm - 3.30pm, Hot Cross Buns available for collection. Baker's Delight Lunch Next week, forms will be distributed for the Term One Baker's Delight lunch. The school will make $1 in fundraising for each lunch purchased. If you are available to help pack and distribute the lunches on Friday 20 March, please email Sarah: sgreenwoodsmith@fastmail.com. Hot Cross Bun Drive Next week, forms will also be distributed for the Hot Cross Bun Drive. There will be several delicious varieties of hot cross buns available to purchase from Baker's Delight Bakery Hill. If you are available to help pack and distribute the hot cross buns on Thursday 26 March, please email Eloise: eloisekbrown@yahoo.com.au. Volunteering All volunteers at CPS are required to have their Working With Children Check (WWCC). They are free of charge to obtain for volunteers. If you need help to organise a WWCC, please contact the front office. Family Engagement and Fundraising Subcommittee

Kids Club at Brown Hill Uniting Church Kids Club is an after-school program offered to the Caledonian School community by the Brown Hill Uniting Church held in the church hall. This school term it is on Tuesdays 3rd, 10th and 17th March, 3.15 to 5.00pm. We begin with a light nutritious afternoon tea then settle in with a couple of fun games. The theme for the afternoon is based on a story from the bible which we explore in a child friendly way, to seek meaning for us to live as people inspired by Jesus. We finish with an art, craft or cooking activity. Our volunteers all hold Working With Children Checks and Brown Hill Church is a Safe Church. Please ask at the school office for the registration form or phone Louise on 0407 893468 for more information.

EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Monday 30th of March to Thursday the 9th of April 2020 (excluding weekends and public holidays) Eastwood Leisure Centre, Ballarat 8am to 5pm each day Pre-School to Grade 6, boys & girls $45 per day $200 for a Full Week Enrol online www.kellysports.com.au *At this stage our Easter Holiday Program will be going ahead. If for any reason it is cancelled we will refund all missed bookings. Any queries call or text Dom on 0417 967 621

Brown Hill Playgroup @ Caledonian Primary School All babies and preschool age children welcome!

Held every Wednesday morning 9am-11am at Caledonian Primary School, Multi-Purpose Room (Excluding school and public holidays).

Bring a piece of fruit to share and a gold coin donation. Find us on Facebook.

Any questions? Contact Caledonian Primary School on 5332 6955.