CHATTERBOX Panania Public School 21A Lawler Street, Panania NSW 2213 Phone: 9773 9017 Email: [email protected]www.panania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Term 1 Week 9 25/3/2020 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE As a school, we are closely following Department of Education and NSW Health recommendations and current advice to protect against the transmission of COVID-19 throughout the community. On Monday, 23 March, Mark Scott, NSW Department of Education Secretary, in alignment with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell announced that schools will remain open for the children of essential service workers. Classes will not operate as per normal. If you are in a position to care for your children at home then you are not to send your children to school. At Panania Public School we will continue to communicate essential information through the SkoolBag application. Currently, we are working towards establishing a digital online learning platform. All K-6 classes will be using Google Classroom, except for 3N who has opted to use Seesaw, to deliver daily content and communicate with students. Google Classroom will be trialled over the coming week and will be fully operational by Monday, 30 March. If your child/children do not have access to a computer in order to undertake online learning please contact the class teacher by email to organise alternative arrangements. In addition, text books will be sent home and students will be advised by their teachers on how they will be used. This information will be sent through the SkoolBag app. Further information about learning from home is available on the Department of Education website. https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-from-home Continuing learning is only one piece of the puzzle, our children’s mental wellbeing is of paramount importance in these changing times. Children can sense anxiety and tension, hence in the coming weeks you may see increases in behavioural issues including tantrums and oppositional behaviour. This is to be expected considering the circumstances. Please comfort your children, reassure them and spend time with them. Share a book, bake a cake, play board games, watch a movie, draw pictures, make a family movie or play a game in the backyard. Remember stay positive, stay informed, stay active and stay connected. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL PROVIDING STUDENT VOICE Our Student Representative Council (SRC) members were recently elected by their peers and formally recognised and inducted. The SRC’s work democratically to represent the student body in school decision-making and organise ways for students to enjoy school life. They share the ideas of their peers, discuss and contribute to meaningful causes and report back to their classes on current initiatives. We extend our congratulations to our Captains, Abbie Fenwick & Rhys Parmeter, Vice Captains, Megan Hallowes & Nikolas Petkovic, Prefect body James Busby, Jack Campbell, Mia Fonseca, Harry Gourlay, Sophie Lewis, Ellen Walsh and: 2M Kye Fenwick 2M Alexandra Hatton 2K Chase Chisholm 2K Amelia Thompson 3D Dion Mellis 3D Emma Williamson 3N Cooper Whitham 3N Carla Dell 3H Simon Campbell 3H Alana Savvides 4S Finn O’Donovan 4S Alice Gourlay 4SM Cali Moon 4SM Lara Bruckner 4AW Jake Pavlis 4AW Evie Dredge 5D Andrew Makroglou 5D Milla Fullagher 5R John Tsamoulos 5R Angela Tsamoulos 5/6P Ruby Smith-Sheen
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CHATTERBOX Panania Public School 21A Lawler Street, Panania NSW 2213
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE As a school, we are closely following Department of Education and NSW Health recommendations and current advice to
protect against the transmission of COVID-19 throughout the community. On Monday, 23 March, Mark Scott, NSW
Department of Education Secretary, in alignment with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Minister for Education,
Sarah Mitchell announced that schools will remain open for the children of essential service workers. Classes will not
operate as per normal. If you are in a position to care for your children at home then you are not to send your children to
school. At Panania Public School we will continue to communicate essential information through the SkoolBag application.
Currently, we are working towards establishing a digital online learning platform. All K-6 classes will be using Google Classroom, except for 3N who has opted to use Seesaw, to deliver daily content and communicate with students. Google Classroom will be trialled over the coming week and will be fully operational by Monday, 30 March.
If your child/children do not have access to a computer in order to undertake online learning please contact the class teacher by email to organise alternative arrangements.
In addition, text books will be sent home and students will be advised by their teachers on how they will be used. This information will be sent through the SkoolBag app. Further information about learning from home is available on the Department of Education website. https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-from-home
Continuing learning is only one piece of the puzzle, our children’s mental wellbeing is of paramount importance in these
changing times. Children can sense anxiety and tension, hence in the coming weeks you may see increases in behavioural
issues including tantrums and oppositional behaviour. This is to be expected considering the circumstances. Please comfort
your children, reassure them and spend time with them. Share a book, bake a cake, play board games, watch a movie,
draw pictures, make a family movie or play a game in the backyard. Remember stay positive, stay informed, stay active
and stay connected.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL PROVIDING STUDENT VOICE
Our Student Representative Council (SRC) members were recently elected by their peers and formally recognised and
inducted. The SRC’s work democratically to represent the student body in school decision-making and organise ways for
students to enjoy school life. They share the ideas of their peers, discuss and contribute to meaningful causes and report
back to their classes on current initiatives. We extend our congratulations to our Captains, Abbie Fenwick & Rhys
Parmeter, Vice Captains, Megan Hallowes & Nikolas Petkovic, Prefect body James Busby, Jack Campbell, Mia Fonseca,
Harry Gourlay, Sophie Lewis, Ellen Walsh and:
2M Kye Fenwick 2M Alexandra Hatton 2K Chase Chisholm 2K Amelia Thompson 3D Dion Mellis 3D Emma Williamson 3N Cooper Whitham 3N Carla Dell 3H Simon Campbell 3H Alana Savvides
4S Finn O’Donovan 4S Alice Gourlay 4SM Cali Moon 4SM Lara Bruckner 4AW Jake Pavlis 4AW Evie Dredge 5D Andrew Makroglou 5D Milla Fullagher 5R John Tsamoulos 5R Angela Tsamoulos 5/6P Ruby Smith-Sheen
The human brain is designed to wander, in fact it wanders approximately 47% of the time enabling us to plan, reason, problem solve and learn (Killingsworth and Gilbert Harvard University 2010). This is really useful, however, this may come at an emotional cost. Thinking about the past, contemplating the future and thinking about what might happen and will happen can be overwhelming and create anxiety, sadness and even depression. Hence in this complex and fast paced world with threats of COVID-19 looming, model and practice mindfulness with your children. No, you do not have to attend a retreat or meditate. It simply means bringing your awareness back from the past or the future and into the present. Keep grounded and allow yourself to become absorbed in the moment. You will be at your happiest when you are in a state of concentration pursuing a passion that you enjoy. Allow your children to engage in down time where they can focus on their interests and experience a state of “flow“ or happiness. http://www.danielgilbert.com/KILLINGSWORTH%20&%20GILBERT%20(2010).pdf
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The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is the same way you would protect yourself from catching flu or other
Three words that describe you: thoughtful, funny and caring
Most memorable moment: when I learnt to ride a bike at camp
Which superhero would you choose to be? Captain Marvel so that I can soar
above everyone.
Philosophy on life: Be nice to everyone.
Nikolas Petkovic: Vice Captain Favourite colour: aqua
Favourite movie/book: Pacific Rim Uprising/ Harry Potter series
Favourite food: ham and cheese pizza
Hobbies: cricket, reading and swimming
Three words that describe you: funny, sporty and kind
Most memorable moment: swimming without floaties
Which superhero would you choose to be? Superman so that I could fly and
have bones of steel.
Philosophy on life: Never give up
Mia Fonseca: Prefect Favourite colour: pink
Favourite movie/book: Instant Family/Rebel Stories for Girls
Favourite food: lamb cutlets
Hobbies: singing, dancing and roller-skating
Three words that describe you: fun, crazy and a good friend
Most memorable moment: first day of Kindergarten when I got to wear my
hair in pigtails.
Which superhero would you choose to be? Wonder woman because she is
an amazing girl.
Philosophy on life: Be a pineapple, stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on
the inside.
Sophie Violet Lewis: Prefect Favourite colour: violet
Favourite movie/book: Tarzan
Favourite food: Burritos
Hobbies: dancing, acting, collecting shells, art and singing
Three words that describe you: positive, kind and easy to talk to
Most memorable moment: in Kindergarten I tried to be Tinkerbell. I jumped
off my retaining wall trying to fly and almost broke my arm. Which superhero
would you choose to be? Aquaman so that I could breathe underwater and I
would like to find out if Atlantis is a real city.
Philosophy on life: Life is like money, you only get to spend it once, so spend
that money wisely.
Ellen Walsh: Prefect Favourite colour: dusty pink
Favourite movie/book: The Callback
Favourite food: chocolate
Hobbies: dancing, cooking and music
Three words that describe you: nice, funny and caring
Most memorable moment: doing a solo dance for the first time and
winning first place.
Which superhero would you choose to be? Wonder Woman has similar
characteristics to me. We are both compassionate, caring, competitive and
outgoing. We try to avoid conflict but when in need will stand up for
people.
Philosophy on life: Be kind to people and treat people the way you want to be treated.
James Busby: Prefect Favourite colour: orange
Favourite movie/book: Artemis Fowl
Favourite food: Pizza
Hobbies: sport and reading
Three words that describe you: funny, kind and sporty.
Most memorable moment: scoring my first try in rugby.
Which superhero would you choose to be? I would be Spiderman so that I
could swing around the city.
Philosophy on life: Always stay positive, even in tough times.
Jack Campbell: Prefect Favourite colour: pink
Favourite movie/book: Star Wars/ any storey-treehouse book
Favourite food: strawberry ice cream
Hobbies: cricket, rugby, reading and watching TV
Three words that describe you: good at sport
Most memorable moment: finding out that I was a prefect
Which superhero would you choose to be? Spiderman because I could
swing from buildings and take kids for joyrides.
Philosophy on life: Just chill
Harry Gourlay: Prefect Favourite colour: green
Favourite movie/book: Avengers Endgame Marvel
Favourite food: sausages
Hobbies: golf, fishing, surfing and soccer
Three words that describe you: energetic, happy and smart
Most memorable moment: getting my handicap in golf
Which superhero would you choose to be? Flash, so I could get my
homework done quickly.
Philosophy on life: Go hard or go home, treat others the way you
would like to be treated.
Eszter Kovacs: Flag Monitor Favourite colour: purple
Favourite movie/book: Maleficent
Favourite food: chicken schnitzel
Hobbies: art and dance
Three words that describe you: funny, kind and helpful
Most memorable moment: first time I danced on stage
Which superhero would you choose to be? I would be
Supergirl so that I could fly to places.
Philosophy on life: Treat people the way you would like to
be treated.
Cooper Tabet: Flag Monitor Favourite colour: green
Favourite movie/book: Marvel and the Mortal Engines books
Favourite food: tacos
Hobbies: dancing, soccer and swimming
Three words that describe you: daredevil, smart, energetic
Most memorable moment: getting SRC in Year 2
Which superhero would you choose to be? Iron man so I can get to where I need to be on time
Philosophy on life: Go hard in life and treat others nice without expecting any rewards.
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WHAT’S DUE WHEN
School Resource Package Overdue
Kinder $55
Years 1 & 2 $75
Years 3 & 4 $90
Years 5 & 6 $95
HELPFUL RESOURCES Please find attached resources to support you in talking about COVID-19 with your children. Being informed can alleviate anxiety and tension. Remember to stay positive, stay active and stay connected.