What an interesting time to come back from Long Service Leave! Recent weeks have shown how quickly things can change in regards to COVID. After spending 2 1/2 weeks away in the Northern Territory and South Australia we were heading towards the Victorian border and learnt about lockdown, masks and remote learning.  Of course, I knew our fantastic staff and parents would have everything under control and it seemed like there was a very smooth transition into remote learning. Well done, Everyone. 

Now that we are back, a few reminders. Anyone over the age of 12 who enters our school property must wear a mask. This does not apply to any of our students. At this stage no parents are allowed to enter the school grounds, this includes dropping off and picking your child up from school so please wave goodbye at the gate or preferably, from your car.

If you need to come to the office do not forget to check in. We are now using QR codes which you can find on the entrance door to both buildings. When you are allowed back on site you will find QR codes at both gates. If you are staying on site as a classroom helper or for a meeting you will also need to sign in at the office as per usual. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Have a great long weekend Everyone,

Kerryn Riley

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School tours can now begin again. To come on a tour you will need to use our QR code and be fully vaccinated. Please contact the office to make a booking.

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Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday 23rd June. This is a Student Free Day that was endorsed by School Council earlier in the year. They will be held between 12:00pm and 6:00pm. A notice will be going home about this soon but no child will be required at school on that day.

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Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, the Pete the Sheep excursion has been cancelled. Pauline will be sending a letter home to parents who have paid for this excursion next week. Please direct any questions to the office.

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We are now using QR Codes for safe check in to our school. You can find the codes at the two gates near the oval and at the entrance door to both buildings. Please check in using your smart phone, even if you are just popping in to see Pauline at the office or picking up your child after school. If you are staying on site to see a teacher, attend a meeting or for any other reason you will also need to sign in so that we can see who is in the school if there is an emergency.
Thank you for your cooperation.

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Due to Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences, Wednesday 23rd June is a Pupil Free Day.

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Our last School Council meeting was held on Wednesday 9th June. The following policies were presented and can be found on our website:

Asthma Policy 2021
Anaphylaxis Policy 2021
Attendance Policy 2021

School Council also approved the 4/5/6 City Camp to be held in October. More information about camp will be going home soon.

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Keep up to date with Anglicare Workshops

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John Paul College is having an open day.

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