Hello Parents and Caregivers Principals Diary 31.04.2020 – Pilton SS visit - Postponed 02.04.2020 – Principal’s meeting Gatton SS - Cancelled From the Principal As I write this newsletter, we are in very uncharted waters as we all respond to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. We are fortunate to live in the area we do, that has not had the exposure to the virus as larger centres. At present, we are excited that schools are continuing to be open and provide safe learning environments for our students however, as we are all aware, this may change in the coming weeks. As the possibility of school closures approach, I wish to thank parents/carers in advance for the awesome work you may be doing supporting your child/ren to continue their learning. As a school, we will be here to provide the content and suggested learning activities, but it will be the time, focus and connection you can commit with your child, that will create the magic - real teaching! A couple of my favourite quotes about education to hopefully inspire and excite you, as your role of parent expands to the very special profession of teacher. Welcome aboard. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin A good reminder to focus on active learning. “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” ― Abigail Adams Talent and luck might happen to you by chance, but learning is a skill and practice that anyone can accomplish with diligence. “Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. This applies to learning as well. The process of learning is more important than the often intangible result or ‘end goal’. I hope that everyone received the letter I sent on Tuesday afternoon responding to the COVID-19 challenges and ongoing changes required as we try to continue to deliver to our students the very best education whilst keeping their health first and foremost. I will attach the letter to this newsletter for parents who did not receive it. Ma Ma Messages Issue 05 25 th March 2020
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Hello Parents and Caregivers
Principals Diary 31.04.2020 – Pilton SS visit - Postponed
02.04.2020 – Principal’s meeting Gatton SS - Cancelled
From the Principal
As I write this newsletter, we are in very uncharted waters as we all respond to the growing COVID-19
pandemic. We are fortunate to live in the area we do, that has not had the exposure to the virus as
larger centres. At present, we are excited that schools are continuing to be open and provide safe
learning environments for our students however, as we are all aware, this may change in the coming
weeks. As the possibility of school closures approach, I wish to thank parents/carers in advance for
the awesome work you may be doing supporting your child/ren to continue their learning. As a
school, we will be here to provide the content and suggested learning activities, but it will be the time,
focus and connection you can commit with your child, that will create the magic - real teaching! A
couple of my favourite quotes about education to hopefully inspire and excite you, as your role of
parent expands to the very special profession of teacher. Welcome aboard.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin
A good reminder to focus on active learning.
“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with
diligence.” ― Abigail Adams Talent and luck might happen to you by chance, but learning is a skill
and practice that anyone can accomplish with diligence.
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. This applies to learning as well. The
process of learning is more important than the often intangible result or ‘end goal’.
I hope that everyone received the letter I sent on Tuesday afternoon responding to the COVID-19
challenges and ongoing changes required as we try to continue to deliver to our students the very
best education whilst keeping their health first and foremost. I will attach the letter to this newsletter
for parents who did not receive it.
Ma Ma Messages
Issue 05
25th March 2020
As outlined in the letter, schools remain open for the time being and lessons are continuing as planned. It is
however parents decision to send their child to school or keep them at home. The department has outlined that
parents who do decide to keep their children at home will not be required to present a medical certificate as it
is a preventative measure. It is important that children’s learning continues as much as it can while at home.
To support this the department has some online resources for learning at home. Links to these resources are in
the attached letter. As well as this I will have learning packs for the rest of the term ready to go out to homes
this afternoon. Families can re-borrow books from the library once books in the pack have been returned.
The following events have been cancelled until further notice:
Weekly Parades: There will be no weekly parades until further notice.
P&C meeting postponed
Parent teacher interviews will be postponed
Inter school sport – Kanga cricket Cross Country –Cancelled
Behaviour Rewards day postponed
ANZAC Day Parade: There will be no whole school ANZAC Parade or community March this year.
In the next few weeks we will use email as the main form of whole school communication. If you have not
provided the school with your email address could you please do so. If you do not have access to a computer or
email please let the school know and we will make alternative arrangements.
Students’ Emotional Wellbeing
Looking after our students’ emotional health in these uncertain times is just as important. I have attached an
information sheet which has provided some suggestions for how you can support your child if they have
questions. As a school, we will attempt to keep parents informed as best as possible over the next few weeks.
As everyone is aware, it is a time of constant change and I appreciate there are lots of questions. I have
included below some information and links to websites that parents may find useful.
1. For Young Children (Infants)
Queensland Centre for Infant and Perinatal Mental Health has a ‘Birdie and the Big Sickness’ book on
their website. A lovely resource for supporting younger children.
2. Printable Resources
From Fear to Hope Workbook
o Contains a series of six drawing prompts - each with its own purpose and helpful notes for
parents.
o Includes a breathing exercise for children and tips for parents.
o You will need to checkout through the online store, however this is a free resource and does not
require any credit card information
Social Stories for children
- Carol Grey: My Story about Pandemics and the Coronavirus