Book Week Celebrations

It was wonderful to see so many children come to school today dressed as their favourite book character. The love of reading has always been very strong at Artarmon and this is a great way for the children to get excited and have some fun.

This year’s Children’s Book Council of Australia winners can be found here: https://www.cbca.org.au/winners-2020

There are some good titles here to stock up your shelves for quality literature at home.

First day of school for 2021

The Department of Education released this week that in support of a smooth start to 2021 staff will be provided two staff development days at the beginning of the year. This puts the first day of school for the majority of our students (excluding Kindergarten 2021 and Year 5 OC) to Friday 29th January. Please put this date in your calendar so you are ready for a great start to 2021!

Currently staff are allocated two staff development days at the end of the year and in 2021 this will go back to one.

Walkathon Tuesday 17th November

Our COVID safe Walkathon is going ahead!

Envelopes were sent home last term with information regarding donation and prizes available. So please encourage your children to collect donations off family and friends for every lap their little legs complete.

Due to current restrictions, students will be walking in Stage groups around the designated walkathon track. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to have parents attend the event. 

To make up for the absence of parent helpers, we are encouraging students to wear odd or colourful socks to help celebrate the day and provide a little fun.

When will the children be walking?

9am - 10am - Stage 3 and Stage 1 students

10am - 11am - Kindergarten and Stage 2 students

Thank you in advance for your continued support of our school and our fundraising events. Please return your envelopes to school by the 4th December. All money raised will go towards upgrading our iPads across the school. 

YR 7 Selective 2022

Year 5 Parents/ Carers,

Please click on the below link to read information about how, and when you can register your child for the Year 7 2022 Selective High School test. 

The registration website opens on 6 October and closes on 9 November 2020.

SHS-application-information.pdf

2021_intention_form.pdf - If you have registered online, please complete the intention to apply form and return it to the school via email or to the classroom teacher via your child.

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the school.

2021 Kindergarten O

Information regarding 2021 Kindergarten Orientation days will be coming home via email next week. If you haven't enrolled for 2021 yet, or you know of someone who intends to, please contact the office as soon as possible.

OC Classes 2021

The OC test day has been set for November 18th at school for all students who were registered online. Families will receive an email with all the information in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Internet Safety

The Department of Education has sent the following advice for parents to assist in limiting students’ exposure to harmful online content and keep our children safe.

Then following points are great reminders for parents when monitoring and keeping our children safe online.

1. Engage in your child’s online activity and discuss the types of apps, websites and games they are viewing to ensure content is age-appropriate.
2. Make use of parental control on devices to help limit your child’s online exposure.
3. Help your child report and block inappropriate content on social media or apps.
4. Encourage your child to talk to you about anything upsetting they view online.
5. Visit www.esafety.gov.au for further advice on apps, social media and online safety issues.