Coming Events

Apr 23 ANZAC Parade

Principal: Mr Darren Russell

D/Principal: Mrs Wendy Ross

BSM: Mr Trent Sehl

School Captains:

Brayden Manttan

Takiyah Sweet

Vice Captains:

Lachlan Thompson

Lily Law

Cultural Officers

Jandee Ebreo

Cheyenne Hope

House Captains

Banksia: Tristan Calicetto

Brayden Skinner

Blue Gum: Caylen Bann

Jarek Taylor

Wattle: Jazmyn Camilleri

Blake Wayman

No. 5 26th March, 2020

From the Principal COVID-19 Update As most people are now aware, this morning the Queensland Government has made some announcements regarding school arrangements for next week. Today I will be emailing to all parents a letter detailing all of the announcements regarding these arrangements. For a quick summary the main points regarding these arrangements include:

An additional 5 Student Free Days will be in place from Monday 30th

March to Friday 3

rd April inclusive

Children will not attend school next week, unless they are children of essential workers or vulnerable children

Supervision will be provided at school for the children of these workers

During the Student Free Days, school staff will be planning for the delivery of learning in the event that schools need to move to flexible and remote learning for students at the commencement of Term 2

Camp Australia will continue to operate their before and after school care program as per usual arrangements

School will resume on Monday 20th

April unless health advice determines otherwise

Further information on the return of students to school for Term 2 will be provided over the Term 1 break

For those parents requiring support for their child’s learning for next week, please refer to the letter that I emailed on Tuesday 24

th March detailing the

curriculum resources to support learning at home. Teachers have also been in contact, providing additional information to compliment the learning options available. Please contact the school if you require any support or further clarification regarding these options. As mentioned in previous communication, we have commenced preparations (which we will continue next week) towards developing flexible teaching and learning programs to cater for remote learning for students. This information will be confirmed when we receive further advice regarding the commencement of Term 2 arrangements. We are faced with unprecedented and uncertain times, as we all work together to keep everyone healthy and safe while restricting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Our staff have been working diligently to try and keep school a calm and productive place of learning, where students can continue their education, socialise with their friends and escape the stress and anxiety that we are facing in the world around us. At school, we have been implementing a range of measures and change in practice to address guidelines regarding mass gatherings and social distancing. We have implemented additional cleaning hours that have enabled our cleaners to pay extra attention to high touch point surfaces such as door handles, light switches, desks, toilets, taps and sinks.

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Staff at our school have also been focusing on the importance of effective hand and sneeze/cough hygiene with students. We have been limiting the number of non-essential visitors to our school. I would like to acknowledge and thank our wonderful staff team who have put their own anxiety and stress to the side, to ensure that our school continues delivering a quality service to our students (whether at school or home) during these uncertain times. We are fortunate, to have such a dedicated and high performing staff team at Northview! Thankyou also to our parents and carers for the support that you are providing your children and the understanding and continued support that you are providing our staff during this time. This support as always is greatly appreciated! Additional Reminders

Tuckshop has finished up for the term (no Tuckshop tomorrow, Friday 27th

March)

Breakfast Club has finished for the term. Special thanks to Chappy Rikki, her band of volunteers and the business sponsors who commit their time and funds to offer this valued service to our students. We look forward to resuming Breakfast Club next term.

A big thankyou to ‘Travel Associates Mackay’ for donating the giant world map that the school has received this week. When the map is assembled, it will become a great learning resource complimenting our HASS programs. We will take a photo and share this next term when on display.

Crazy Hair Day

Our school community had a great display of Crazy Hair styles last Friday, as our students and staff demonstrated the importance of sending an important message regarding our views on bullying – “Bullying – No Way, not ever, at Northview!” Make sure you check out the pictures on Facebook if you haven’t seen them already and a special feature will be included in next Tuesday’s edition of the ‘Daily Mercury’.

Regards, Darren Russell Principal

================================================== School Uniforms

In light of the recent response to Coronavirus, I want to remind your school community that every parent can still access uniform purchases via our Schools Online in the comfort of their home with delivery. All orders over $100 include free delivery and orders under $100 incur a $10.00 delivery charge.

Please click on link below if you would like to order any uniforms from Lowes:

www.lowesschoolwear.com.au

Sporting News

In this time of uncertainty, all sporting events/trials have been cancelled/postponed for school children. There are some simple things that you and your children can do at home that required very little equipment. Skipping (especially when you blast out your favourite tune) is said to provide the following benefits:

If you find yourself confined to home, skipping is a great indoor/outdoor activity for the whole family to enjoy. Skip individually or with your child OR, the whole family.

Whole group or family Pair skipping

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK — 16/03/2020 & 23/03/2020

PD Henry Porter & Lacey Power Isabella Trend & Mason Batterham

For trying hard and giving their best in all activities. Great work sounding out.

PJ Declan Stewart Chelsea Higgins

Fantastic improvement with writing your name. Well done Declan! Always willing to give tasks a go. Well done Chelsea!

1C Hollie Francis & Tegan Muscat Jack Meaney Lucas Hall

Great attitude towards learning in class. Improvement in learning behavior within the classroom. Huge improvement in writing on the red and blue lines.

1J Evan Schmidtke Pearl Hahn

For doing super well in writing time! Well done! For always having a go!

2B Zackery Ryan Johnny Alcock

For always looking after his belongings and keeping his desk tidy. Making improvement with spelling.

2S Bethanie Hywood Lakyn Sweet

Trying hard in Reading Groups and using effective listening skills. For a great Growth Mindset persevering with all tasks.

2/3G Marlow Doyle Clare Stillman

Working hard in Maths. Having a positive attitude towards learning.

3H Hannah Iseppi Isaac Muscat

Great effort when working with place value in Maths. For great persuasive writing in English.

3MW Ashley Williamson Mia Jones

For being a kind, friendly classmate and always displaying beautiful manners. Great effort when writing sentences for homework.

4G Mystee Adams Justice Simpson

Great work looking for extra information for HASS. Working hard during math tasks.

4N Brooklyn Bain Aiden Porter

Continuing your learning journey from school to home. We enjoyed the language in your book. Striving hard to include subject related vocab in your writing. You are fabulous.

4PA Noah Porter Taylah Hall & Warner Doyle

For improved effort and focus in all classroom tasks. Outstanding writing of historical recounts.

5F Mia Doudney Kiarra Purcell Rhena Gulpan & Max Scotton

Asking for help when needed. Working hard on her spelling. Maths achievement.

5H Jett James Charlotte Adams Brandon Matthews

Participating consistently and enthusiastically in class. Consistent effort and positive attitude. Consistent effort and positive participation.

6B Travis Muscat Makalah Cooper

Diligent work and asking for support when necessary. Working hard in science developing a good science procedure.

6C Tiarni Saron Lachlan Thompson

For being a responsible member of our class. For always working to the best of his ability.

HPE P-2 - Elouise McDermid, Naomi Stook; 3-6 - Claire Giumelli, Jaiden Taylor, Mystee Adams

LIBRARY Taylah Hall & Billie-Ann Sievers, 4PA—Great work on your Book Trailer. Well done!

JAPANESE 5F- Drew Csermak, Max Scotton; 6C– Maddison Sellars, Harper Davis 5H– Joshua Kunst , Brandon Matthews; 6B– Isaac McFarlane, Paige Kenniff

Instrumental

Music

Tayah Manttan - for achieving her first gold star on the star test and improving her articulation. Tydan Sehl - For excellent behaviour during the lesson and always trying his hardest.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK - 23/03/2020