NEWSLETTEREmail: eglinton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.eglinton-p.schools.nsw.gov.auPhone: 02 6337 1205

Term 2 Week 3 14 May 2020

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE - Mrs Vicki O’Rourke

We have really enjoyed welcoming our students to school this week as part of the Phase 1 return to school. Each day our assistant principals have been out at the gate welcoming our children. It has been lovely to see. Thank you to all of our families who have supported our kiss and drop style morning routines. Our assistant principals will continue to be greeting our students each day as we settle our students back into school routines.We have also been able to celebrate our childrens’ achievement with our catch up of yellow and gold awards. Each morning we have been able to congratulate our students and recognise their achievements. Congratulations of all of our children who have received their Awards this week.

UniformsWe have noticed a number of our students coming to school without their polar fleeces or jackets. We have had such a cold week! Just a reminder to ensure your child is dressed for winter as they rush out the door each morning. Orders can be placed for extra uniform at the Office and Denise will fill your order for pick up from the Office. If you are buying beanies for your children we ask that they wear royal blue to match our school colours. Don’t forget to ‘label everything’ – it is also a time for lost property. We usually do a pretty good job of returning clothing that is labelled – but still have a lot of lost property that is not labelled.

This week Year 6 received order forms for their Year 6 ‘hoodie’. Orders will close next Tuesday, 19 May. We are hoping that there will be only a 2 week wait for the orders – but we need orders returned promptly and thank our families in advance for helping us out here. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if this is not possible for you. We don’t want anyone to miss out.

Parent Information about Week 4 Thank you to all of our families that have adhered to the restrictions the NSW Government has put in place so far. This week, Week 3 (starting Monday 11 May), we began Phase 1 - children will attend school one day a week - meaning the other 4 days, they are meant to be

at home, the safest place to be. Next week will be a repeat of this one. Please remind your children that if they have borrowed a laptop from school they need to bring it with them on their day to be at school. This way it is easier for us as we don’t have enough laptops to go around.

For the time being, throughout the day, access to the school will be for students and staff only. In the Office area we ask that only one family enters at a time please. To keep everyone as safe as possible, we will strictly adhere to the guidelines set down by the NSW Government and the NSW Department of Education. This will not be lifted until everything returns to normal in Phase 4.

P&C Meeting We would like to hold a P&C Meeting but obviously, we can’t gather in a meeting, and current legislation suggests it is illegal to use Zoom to hold our meeting remotely. The Minister is looking into it, hoping to change this legislation, so fingers crossed we will be able to meet in some capacity soon. We miss you!

Attendance The Department of Education provided further information about attendance this week. All children are expected to complete learning activities set by their teacher. If work is completed as set by their teacher, students will be recorded as having completed work using the F (flexible timetable) mark.

For students returning hard copies of work, the time delay is taken into account when marking the roll. If after 7 calendar days there has been no advice from the parents, these absences should be recorded as an unexplained absence using the A (unjustified/unexplained) mark.

If a student does not participate in any learning activities set by their teacher and the parent/carer does not provide an explanation, absences will be recorded with an A mark.

If your child cannot complete work due to sickness please notify the school. The absences should be recorded using the S (sick) mark.

General information for parents

How should I talk to my child about COVID-19? You can help your child by remaining calm and reassuring them. Listen to your child and answer their questions as honestly as possible and correct any misunderstandings. This will help them feel informed and understand what is happening. Stay up to date with the facts from reliable sources so you can keep conversations calm, considered, and constructive. Provide information in words that are appropriate to the age of your child. Children can be distressed by hearing repeated stories so monitor how much your child is being exposed to television and social media and encourage them to talk to you about what they are seeing and hearing.

Some practical advice Some practical advice for your child includes reminding them to cover their nose and mouth when they cough or sneeze (coughing into their elbow is a useful strategy), keep their hands clean by washing them regularly with soap and water, and avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth before washing their hands. These are easy habits for children to adopt, and should help them feel as though they’re able to exert some control over their circumstances.

If your child must stay at home, it is important for your child to maintain a healthy lifestyle including proper diet, sleep, and social contact at home and by email and phone with family and friends.

Where can I get help? Contact the school if you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing to discuss the most appropriate support. You can also:

• call the National Coronavirus Health Information line (1800 020 080)

• go to the NSW Health COVID-19 website External link for the latest information and advice

• talk to your local GP or Community Health Centre. Additional support services include:

• the school counselling service • Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

www.kidshelpline.com.au • Headspace - 1800 650 890 - headspace.org.au • Parent Helpline - 1300 1300 52 • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 • Lifeline - 13 11 14.

UNIFORM SHOPUniforms can be purchased online through QuickCliq or complete an order form at the office. Orders will be put together and left in the school office for collection ASAP.

HEALTHY BITES CANTEENOur Canteen is open for ‘online orders’ only. At this stage the canteen will only open for lunch. If your child requires crunch and sip this can also be ordered online under the Snack Extras tab and be collected from the canteen after 9am, just knock!.

Our online ordering system, Quickcliq, is very simple to use. Log in to QuickCliq - www.QuickCliq.com.au and select the ‘Sign Up’ button to register.

PLEASE BE AWARE: ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE 9AM OR THEY WILL DEFAULT TO THE NEXT DAY.

AWARDS - TERM 2 WEEK 2Gold AwardsOscar, 1 Echidna, Harley 1 Possum, Jack 1 Wallaby, Amelia 2 Koala, Blake 2 Platypus, Dakota 2 Wombat, William K-6E, Riley 5/6 Grevillea, Joshua 5/6 Grevillea

Yellow AwardsEmily 1 Echidna, Piper 1 Echidna, Lucas 1 Possum, Billy 1 Possum, Ava 1 Possum, Nathan 1 Wallaby, Emily 1 Wallaby, Hamish 1 Wallaby, Chloe 2 Koala, Harry 2 Koala, Carter 2 Koala, Joshua 2 Koala, Fiona 2 Koala, Jasmine 2 Koala, Cody 2 Koala, Francesca 2 Platypus, Ella 2 Platypus, Bradin 2 Platypus, Jax 2 Platypus, Chelsea 2 Wombat, Liam 2 Wombat, Cody 2 Wombat, Jude 2 Wombat, Evie K-6E, Jessie 3/4 Lilly Pilly, Max 3/4 Lilly Pilly, Claire 3/4 Waratah, Brandon 3/4 Waratah, Rhianna 3/4 Waratah, Audrey 3/4 Waratah, Alex 3/4 Waratah, Evie 5/6 Boronia, Jordan 5/6 Correa, Illearah 5/6 Correa, Riley 5/6 Correa, Joshua 5/6 Grevillea, Olivia 5/6 Grevillea, Darius 5/6 Grevillea, Harry 5/6 Grevillea, Ozzie 5/6 Grevillea, Matilda 5/6 Grevillea, Archer 5/6 Grevillea, Sophie 5/6 Grevillea, Tyler 5/6 Grevillea, Sophie 5/6 Grevillea, Marty 5/6 Grevillea, Noah 5/6 Grevillea, Akira 5/6 Grevillea, Brett 5/6 Grevillea, Maj-Lis 5/6 Grevillea

YEAR 6 2020 JUMPERS

Orders are now being take for the Year 6 2020 Jumper. Order forms can be downloaded from the

school website or SchoolStream.