Dear parents and carers,

I am writing to let you know that Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) will continue to be available in our school in Terms 3 and 4.

RATs continue to be required by students who are household contacts to attend school (5 negative tests over a 7 day period) or who have symptoms.

 

The ongoing supply of RATs to families in our school will ensure that parents and carers will have them should they need them if their child is a household contact or has symptoms.

Families must continue to notify the Department of Health and the school if their child returns a positive RAT result. Additionally, you should inform us if any of your children are household contacts.

Thank you also to all families who have got their child vaccinated.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has updated its recommendations around fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccination. From Monday 11 July 2022, people over 30 years will be eligible for a fourth dose. ATAGI recommends that people aged 50 to 64 years should have their fourth dose, while those aged 30 to 49 years may choose to have a fourth dose. For further information see the ATAGI website.

 

Getting vaccinated is easy and bookings can be done via the coronavirus website. If you have any questions about the vaccines, I encourage you to speak to your GP or a health practitioner.

Thank you again for your ongoing cooperation and support during this time.

Kerryn Riley   

Principal

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Dear parent, carer or guardian,

I am writing remind you of the Victorian government’s current advice about wearing face masks in indoor settings, including at school.

 

 

Wearing a face mask can help protect you, your child/ren and those around you. Face masks stop droplets spreading when people talk, cough, sneeze and laugh, which lowers the chance of spreading or catching the virus. This information is especially important for those who are medically at risk.

The Victorian government’s advice recommends people over 8 years of age wear a face mask in indoor settings, except for close contacts, who must wear a mask indoors unless an exception applies. If you wish your child to wear a mask at school, and/or they themselves wish to wear a mask, we will ensure they are supported to do that.

For more information about face mask requirements, visit the Coronavirus website.                                                                                                                             

Kerryn Riley

Principal

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The Karingal cluster of schools are excited to announce our Learning for Success series of workshops which begin on Wednesday 20th July. If you are having difficulty registering through the link, Learning for Success

please contact Mrs Riley through the office. We hope to see you there.

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There are still some families in grade 4, 5 and 6 yet to inform the school whether their child will be going on camp. If you are yet to do this please do so as soon as possible.

Thank you.

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Round 1 of the 2022-23 Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant is now open!

 

With sport now back in full swing after a challenging couple of years, we are proud to deliver another year of sport and active recreation support for the community through the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program.

It’s all about backing even more to Aboriginal Victorians as they fulfill their sport aspirations and get back out into the community, having a yarn, getting active and spreading laughter.

So far over $200,000 has been distributed into the Victorian Aboriginal Sporting Community since the release of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program in 2020.

Round 1 key dates

Applications in Round 1 of the Program open on the 12 July 2022 and close at 5pm on 16 August 2022.

What’s new in Round 1?

Applicants that meet the criteria set out in these Guidelines and have received a grant under one or more previous rounds of the Program may apply under this Round of the Program but eligible applicants who have not previously received funding from the Program will be prioritised.

Category 2, uniforms and/or equipment has now been expanded to include grants for individuals up to $250, in conjunction with grants for teams, clubs and associations up to $1000.

Further Information

If you have any additional questions that cannot be answered via the above information, or you require further support in promoting the Program, please contact us at Aboriginal.Programs@sport.vic.gov.au

For more information or to apply, visit www.sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/aboriginal-sport-participation-grant-program

Kind Regards,

Aboriginal Programs

Sport and Recreation Victoria

Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions

121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia 3000

E: Aboriginal.Programs@sport.vic.gov.au

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Term 3 is when we do our Construction unit so we need boxes for your children to build with. Over the holiday period, if you can collect as many boxes and egg cartons as you can and then bring them to school on the first day back. Please keep extra large boxes at home as we cannot use of dispose of them but anything smaller than the size of a microwave would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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