NEWS | From The Principal
TERM 4 STAGGERED RETURN TO SCHOOL
It was great to hear the news that schools in regional Victoria are returning to onsite learning from Monday 5th October. Following yesterday’s announcement we’re going with a staggered return as follows:
Day 1. Monday 5th October: Family name A-K only
Day 2. Tuesday 6th October: Family name L-Z only
Day 3. Wednesday 7th October ALL students back at school
Parents who are concerned about children feeling anxious about coming back to school are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher to arrange an orientation/transition back to school. Belle has also included some additional resurces in her wellbeing news article this week.
We are really excited that the students will be back again. We’ve missed them all very much. In the meantime have a safe and happy holiday!
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COMPETITION
If you have an idea for a new Care Crows token-name and/or logo please submit to: winters.flat.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
Watch this space for new concepts.
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REMINDER: ENROL FOR 2021
If you or someone you know has a child who is ready to commence Prep or another year level here at Winters Flat PS next year, we have enrolment packs at the office or you can access online via our website.
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BIRTHDAYS
CJ - 12 in the third week of September
Felix - 11 in the third week of September
Sara- 11 in the third week of September
Harry - in the third week of September
Karen M - in the third week of September
Lily W – 8 in the fourth week of September
Zephyr - 12 in the fifth week of September
Dom - 12 in the fifth week of September
Hip Hip: Hooray
Hip Hip: Hooray
Hooray: Hip Hip
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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS HELP WANTED - WORKING BEES (NOT)
As you can imagine with the restricted access to school in recent months we have had limited ability to carry out the jobs that need doing around the school. Whilst our ‘To do’ list is very long, there are some jobs which will make a huge difference as students return to on-site learning. We would love families to consider working their own patches here at school in a COVID safe manner with:
- weeding (byo gloves and tools)
- brush-cutting (byo brush cutter)
- sweeping (byo brooms)
These jobs are the focus for school holidays. Everything is growing like crazy in this spring weather. If you can spare the time and energy in the next two weeks, please contact the B & G coordinator Blair Venn at blair_venn@yahoo.com and he will allocate a space for you to work safely. As always we are very grateful for any time you can spare.
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THANK YOU
To all Winters Flat families for the perseverance, resilience and good humour you’ve shown this term. We hope you have felt connected to the school during the period of remote and flexible learning and look forward to the time when we can have everyone back to see our amazing school campus.
Thanks also to Karen and Renae who have kept things ticking along this term, as well as updating our social media and thanks to Jane and Terry for the kitchen and garden updates.
Happy holidays to all.
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Suzanne Kinnersly
Principal