eNewsletter
No 8 March 25 2022
Mindfull Aus workshop
Mindful Aus My favourite parts: My favourite part was holding on to your friends shoulders and balancing on one foot and going down with every emotion said. Another favourite part of mine was when both Matthew’s were pouring different liquids into the jar of joy and how they made it so some floated and some liquids sank in droplets. What I learnt: I learnt about ice and how holding in your emotions can make you really stressed and explode. I also learnt the three parts of your brain the superhero, the librarian and the judge. The superhero saves you from the things you don’t like or isn’t safe. The librarian stores all your memories and the judge makes the decision whether to do or say something or not. What the school could do: The school could get a councillor or therapist/therapy so the students can express their feeling and how they feel. We could talk more about emotions and how to express your emotions and who to or who you could tell them too. We also could do mindfulness activates after snack and lunch. By Matilda. M |
Mindful Aus. I liked the people that did the program and I also liked all of the cool stuff that we learnt because the things that we did were fun and helpful. I learnt that surprise isn’t a real emotion it’s a bribing emotion so it only pops up for a minute then either sadness, disgust, joy, anger or fear will come after. You could have three or more minutes after lunch or at the end of the day to meditate or just time to calm down so then when people go home they’re chill or in school they are chill too and it could be useful or helpful. By Carly-Jo |
Early Finish at the end of term
The first day of Term 2 is Tuesday April 26th. Have a great break!
School Council Report
Building and Grounds (Works happening around the school)
The following policies were accepted:
Cash Handling Policy 2022
Electronic Funds Managment Policy 2022
Petty Cash Policy 2022
The following policy was presented:
Digital Learning (Internet, Social Media and Digital Device) Policy 2022. You can find this policy on our Website.
Pupil Free Days:
Wednesday 22nd June 2022- Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences
Friday 12th August 2022- Andrew Fuller Resilience Work
Term 4 TBA
Fundraising Meeting
Student and Parent Handbook
This information can be found in the About tab on the school website as well. Please look at this with your child and discuss what they already know.
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It's Almost Holiday Time
Karingal Heights does not necessarily endorse all of these programs.
Team Kids
Tutoring
Your child is now eligible to be vaccinated
Children aged 5 to 11 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations from 10 January 2022.
These vaccinations will be available at participating general practices (GPs), pharmacies, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, and state vaccination centres.
The vaccine is one third of the adult dose and will be delivered at 2 separate appointments, expected to be 8 weeks apart. The time between the two doses can be shortened in special circumstances, such as in an outbreak response or for international travel.
The commencement of the program from 10 January 2022 provides an opportunity for all children aged 5 to 11 to receive at least one vaccine dose before they return to school, and their second dose before the end of Term 1 2022.
You are strongly encouraged to book your child or children in to receive their first vaccination before Term 1 begins.
COVID-19 vaccines have been tested, and shown to be safe and effective in protecting against serious illness and reducing the likelihood of COVID-19 spreading. They are important to protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19 and to reduce disruption to your child’s education and out-ofschool activities.
Vaccination is not mandatory to attend school, but it is highly encouraged to keep all children and their families safe.
How to book an appointment
Bookings will be available later in December 2021.
You will be able to book a vaccine appointment at a participating general practice (GPs), pharmacy or community health service, or at state vaccination centres through the Vaccine Clinic Finder.
Victorian Coronavirus Hotline
The Department of Health’s Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398 can assist you with bookings at general practice (GPs), pharmacy and state vaccination centres, and help with any questions you have about vaccination.
What to bring
For information on what to bring to a vaccine appointment please visit Checklist: before your COVID19 vaccination.
Support for students with disability or special requirements
There is extra support for students with disabilities and specialist requirements to access COVID-19 vaccinations.
Parents of children with disability who need extra assistance to access a vaccination should contact specialist Disability Liaison Officers who can help make the process easier.
The Association for Children with a Disability will hold a Facebook live session for families with children with additional needs on Tuesday 11 January at 10.30am. Register online.
Parent and community webinars
Experts from the Royal Children’s Hospital will hold a Facebook live session – ‘COVID-19 vaccinations for 5- to 11-year-olds: Your questions answered’ on Thursday 16 December at 11am. Refer to the Facebook page for more information.
The Department of Health and leading medical research organisations will run webinars for parents and carers about COVID-19 vaccinations for 5- to 11-year-old children. Details to follow.
More information
Resources are available to help you and your child or children prepare for the vaccination:
• Needle phobia - The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) (mcri.edu.au)
• Tips to help a child afraid of needles and stop it becoming a phobia - ABC Everyday
• COVID-19 vaccination social scripts - Amaze - Autism resource
• Sesame Street ABC of COVID vaccines
The Victorian Government’s coronavirus.vic.gov.au website also has information about COVID-19 vaccines in 63 community languages.
To ensure the safest start to the 2022 school year for your child or children, I encourage you to help them get vaccinated before they return to school.
Kind regards
Stephen Fraser
Deputy Secretary
School Education Programs and Support
