A BIG THANK YOU TO THE ARTARMON SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Since the beginning of lockdown our community has assisted us by following the guidelines regarding student attendance. We very much appreciate your support during this very challenging time.

On Monday 18 October Kindergarten and Year 1 students will return to face to face learning. It is important for these students to have this time to settle back into school without all the other students present. They will be able to reaquaint themselves with the school environemnt and we can use all our staff to support them. Our focus will be on making this a happy and safe time and to help them enjoy being back at school. 

All other students will return to face to face learning on Monday 25 October.

Some parents may have concerns about children returning to school. We have practices in place to protect their health and safety and we will spend time helping them rebuild relationships with their friends and teachers.

Whilst we have all looked forward to 'getting back to normal' it will also have its challenges for many of us. Re-establish routines and be kind to yourselves. Look after your wellbeing as well.

This will all take time but we all have the same goal in mind - our children learning in a safe and happy environment.

We have included some helpful tips for parents in this week's Newsflash.

RETURN TO SCHOOL INFORMATION

Information will be distributed to Kinder and Yr 1 parents on Friday. Parents of students in Yr2 -6 will receive communication early next week.

Please be mindful that guidelines can change at any time in accordance with Department requirements.

Currently we are planning 2 different recess and lunch times so that we can reduce contact with students in other grades/stages.

All borrowed devices need to be returned to school with children.

Canteen will be open for online orders from the 25th but student will not be able to go to the canteen to buy at recess/lunch.

NO PARENTS ON THE SCHOOL SITE - use email or phone to communicate with us and if it is absolutely necessary to come to the office you should observe physical distancing, check in using the QR code and wear a mask.

TEACHER / PARENT COMMUNICATION

We have received many emails for parents wanting to talk about their child's achievements  during online learning.

Teachers have not been face to face with their students since 25 June.

Teachers will need time to support students adjusting back to school.

Teachers will need time to assess where each child's learning is at.

Teachers will need time to use the assessments to plan learning for this term.

Teachers will then prepare student reports for later in the term.

Teachers will prioritise literacy, numeracy and student wellbeing.

With additional times for recess and lunch it also means more playground duties for teacher.

They will contact you if they have any concerns. Please consider how busy they will be over the next few weeks.