PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Welcome back to Term 2 2021
It is wonderful to back with the Artarmon community and I am looking forward to working with you all this term.
Having our parents back on site in the mornings and afternoons has been wonderful to see. We are almost getting back to normal. Please still remember to observe good hygiene practices and keep social distance if possible.
On the staff development day this term teachers travelled to Lake Parramatta to participate in professional learning. Teachers learnt about sustainability practices used by the Darug culture and how they could integrate idigenous practices into their teaching and learning programs. Uncle Chris lead one of the teacher groups during the day.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to help our teachers and students. We are indeed very fortunate to have so many in our community ready to assist.
Parent volunteers will assist in many ways and they will be contacted by the teacher or perhaps even the class parent. Please don't be disheartened if you dont get a call. Teaching /learning programs are planned by class teachers and there may not be as many opportunities as there are parent volunteers.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Term 2 is the time to start collecting Voluntary Contributions. I have attached an information sheet for those families who are new to our school system.
The P&C work collaboratively with the school to set the contribution levy and assist with communication. Thank you to Aarti Karawal, the P&C representative who is working with the school on behalf of the school community.
PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS 2021
As promised in our P&C meeting the school has planned 2 infrmation sessions this term.
EALD - English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
-Friday 14 May 9.00-10.00am in the School Hall
The NSW public school system - How does it all work?
-Wednesday 26 May 9.00-10.00am in the School Hall
In term 3 we will also be offering information sessions focussing on Literacy and Numeracy.
CALMING ANXIOUS CHILDREN