Dear Students, Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to school for Term 4.

Edward School is on Level 3 of the NSW Department of Education level system.

Full Return (Level 3) COVID-19 Department of Education Information

Areas across NSW that are removed from stay-at-home rules will return to school under Level 3 settings. This is a full return for all cohorts to schools, with reduced mingling and on-site activities.

All students are expected to be at school unless they have even the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms.

A Reminder for all Families

Students must not attend school if unwell, even with mild symptoms of COVID-19. Any person with any COVID-19 symptoms must be sent home and not return to school unless:

• they have isolated for 10 days, when no medical certificate is available

• they have a negative COVID-19 test result and are symptom free.

In circumstances where children have other medical reasons for recurrent symptoms, a letter from their GP is sufficient to negate the requirement for a negative test.

Anyone who is unwell with COVID-19 symptoms is strongly encouraged to get tested and self-isolate until a negative result is received.

Masks/Face Coverings

Updated 11am 30 September 2021

Masks or face coverings are required in:

• all indoor and outdoor settings for all staff

• Masks or face coverings are recommended for:

- indoor and outdoor settings for primary students.

• Masks are mandatory on public transport. This applies to students aged 13 years and over, and staff when

travelling to and from school and during school excursions by public transport or by chartered or private transport services. 

Visitors

• Non-essential visitors are not permitted in schools.

• Parents and carers must follow their school’s advice regarding changes to drop off and pick up including staying in the car when dropping off and picking up children if safe to do so.

Parents should:  

• maintain physical distancing by avoiding gathering outside of school gates

• remain outside of school grounds (note some exceptions may apply regarding schools for specific purposes,

vulnerable students or students with disability)

• follow mask-wearing requirements and sign in using the Service NSW QR code if entering the school.

QR Code Sign-In Process for all Staff and Visitors

The NSW Government have introduced mandatory QR codes across a range of additional settings, including schools. All staff and visitors permitted on school sites will be required to check in and check out using the QR codes.

What is permitted during school hours or within schools under these restrictions

Schools can continue to operate:

• Canteens where appropriate hygiene measures are in place

Hats Edward Public is a SunSmart school. Staff and students must wear a hat when they are outside in the sun in Terms 1 and 4. No Hat, No Play!

Book Week Book Week will be celebrated at Edward School during Week 6 on Wednesday 10th November. We will have our annual Book Fair, Costume Parade and Craft Day. More information in coming newsletters.

Remember - Book Week, Week 6. Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds.

EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOL

RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY RESPECT

Butler Street DENILIQUIN NSW 2710

Phone: 5881-2612 Fax: 5881-5090 Email: edward-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.edward-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Facebook: Deniliquin Edward Public School

Newsletter: Week 1 Term 4 – 6th October 2021

A PBL SCHOOL - Positive Behaviour for Learning - WE VALUE

EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOL

Week 1 Term 4 2021

Mon 4th Oct • Public Holiday

Tues 5th Oct • Students return for Term 4

• Canteen Meal Deal - Honey Soy Chicken with fried rice - $6.00

Fri 8th Oct • Canteen Meal Deal - Honey Soy Chicken with fried rice - $6.00

Week 2 Term 4 2021

Mon 11th Oct • Canteen Meal Deal - Cheeseburger $4.00

Fri 15th Sept • Canteen Meal Deal - Cheeseburger $4.00

Attendance Every day is important.

The Department of Education has communicated with schools that their expectation of students is 95% attendance.

School Attendance –

• Your child is required by law to attend every day that the school is operating.

• If they are sick then they need to stay at home and recover. If you take your child to see a doctor it would be

a good idea to ask for a medical certificate and send this along to the class teacher or the office.

• Whenever your child is away you are required to let the school know of this absence. Please call the school on 58812612 and let us know or send in an explanation note.

• If your child’s attendance falls below an unexplained absence rate of 90% you will receive a letter to explain why they have been away.

• If the explanation does not meet NSW Department of Education guidelines then the Home School Liaisons Officer (HSLO) will contact with you if your child’s attendance does not improve.

• One of our priorities is to have students attend school regularly so that they can continue to learn.

All students are expected to return to school this term unless they have a medical certificate. Students will not be learning from home.

Edward Excellence Congratulations to all the student who followed our school values and Rainbow rules and received an Edward excellence letter in the mail. Thank you for making Edward Public the friendly, inclusive school that values learning and improvement.

Production Students are getting back into their practising for their Production item. It looks like the Production this year will be recorded and put up on our Facebook page. Your child’s teacher will send home a note regarding costumes and props that your child needs.

2022 Kindergarten Enrolments Enrolments are now being taking for 2022. Please contact the school for an information pack. Enrolment can be done online. Please see our school website and you can pick up a paper form from the office. If you know anyone who would like some information about enrolling at our school, please ask them to contact the office on 58821612.

NAPLAN Results NAPLAN results were sent home with students the last week of Term 3. If you would like to discuss your child’s NAPLAN results with their teacher, please contact the office to make an appointment.

Thank you to everyone for the support that you give our school. We are looking forward to a great term.

Regards,

Mrs Rhonda Blacker

Principal

Students in 3/4LJ learning about measurement