Welcome back to Term 2 Everyone,

It has been a challenging year so far but we may be starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Staff are very appreciative of your support and are very much looking forward to children returning to school. Our concern has not only been for children's academic challenges but also the social and emotional wellbeing of each child. All grades are developing strategies to support our students when they return.

I understand how frustrating this is for our families, however, in public schools we follow direction from the government. We have tried to keep you informed as much as possible and will continue to do this.

Please remind your friends to continually check the Schoolzine App for up to date information.

I am very much looking forward to the P&C meeting tonight (Zoom meeting) where I will be able to answer questions and elaborate a little more.

Please remember that we have the best interests of your children foremost in our minds as we prepare for a full return to school.

Louise Green

Principal

How I celebrated ANZAC Day…

On this day 25^th April, we honour all the men and women who have participated in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations around the world.

Traditionally, the day starts with a dawn service that includes one minute of silence and “The Last Post” being played on a bugle. “The Last Post” was originally played during the war to inform soldiers the day was over. Parades are also held, with ex-servicemen and women marching in uniform. Flowers and wreaths are laid on graves or memorials, a poppy or sprig of rosemary is worn. Rosemary signifies remembrance and the poppies symbolise bloodshed in war.

This year was different with everyone in isolation due to Coronavirus. Unfortunately, there wasn’t the traditions that we’re accustom to but we were still able to commemorate ANZAC Day.

I am a member of 1st Sailors Bay Sea Scouts and we made poppy wreaths out of egg cartons and built a shrine at our Scout Hall. At 6am I joined in the "End of your Driveway ANZAC Day Vigil” dressed in my Scout uniform, lit some candles and played "The Last Post" on my trombone.

After an early morning start there’s nothing better than tucking into homemade Anzac biscuits for breakfast.  The mothers, sisters and wives sent ANZAC biscuits to the soldiers. They were perfect for the long journey as they were hard and long lasting. They were eaten instead of bread (which went stale quickly). Some of the soldiers crushed them, mixed them with water and ate them like porridge.

Should you like to know more about the history of ANZAC Day, you can visit the Virtual War Memorial  https://vwma.org.au/.

“As we stand apart let’s stand together for those that have come before” - LEST WE FORGET.

Harry Wall, House Co-Captain Flynn, 6VC

Welcome to Term 2 !

Pearl Pacific our uniform supplier has gone online. 

Orders can be made via the link below. 

Delivery can be made to your child's classroom, for pick up at the uniform shop or to a nominated address (postage fee applies).

https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/artarmonpps

The shop will be open this Wednesday morning (29th April)  from 8.30 till 9.30am. I will confirm future opening times for Term 2 as soon as possible.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact uniforms.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

Please do not send Second Hand uniforms to school this term. We will notify all families when this will return to normal.

Kind regards

Uniform Committee

Given the fact that the March P&C meeting didn't go ahead we felt it was important to go ahead with the meeting this month. This meeting will be significantly different to previous P&C meetings. It will be conducted via Zoom online and it will have a shortened agenda. APS Principal Mrs Green will provide an update on term 2 and answer your questions. It would be helpful if you could send in your questions prior to the meeting via the link in the attached agenda. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions that arise on the night via the chat function on zoom or via text message. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Kate Barrett

Secretary 

Artarmon P&C

secretary@artarmonpandc.org.au