Newsletter 11th May 2020 Wyalong Public School

Wyalong Public School “Future Focused, Resilient & Innovative”

Newsletter 11th May 2020

George Bland Avenue, Wyalong NSW 2671

Phone: 0269 722 140 email. [email protected]

This week saw the implementation of Phase 1 of the managed return to school for our

students. We are all excited to welcome our students back to school at least one day a

week. Parent and Carers are reminded to stay in the car for drop off and pick ups. We

will be implementing social distancing procedures and increased hygiene practices to

keep our students and staff safe where possible.

If you need to speak to your classroom teacher, please book an appointment by

phoning the office.

In this ever changing situation, we will endeavour to provide you with the most up to

date information regarding your child/ren’s return to school.

Just a reminder weeks 3 & 4 learning packs are available for pick up for the front of the

school students are required to bring these packs on their allocated day at school

Last Wednesday was Mrs Low’s last day as a teacher at Wyalong Public School. She is

the longest serving teacher on staff and her expertise and knowledge will be greatly

missed. Mrs Low, THANK YOU for your years of unstinting service and your

contributions to our small school and community. We look forward to ceremoniously

farewelling you when circumstances allow.

As a result of Mrs Low’s farewell, we would like to welcome Mrs Anne Dixon to our

school as our new Librarian. I am sure everyone will make her feel very welcome.

Over the last 6 weeks, we have been fortunate to have new reverse cycle air

conditioners fitted to all classrooms and the library as part of the cooler classrooms

project; and a new sports shed erected.

Thank you for your continued patience and support of our school, when we work

together as a team, we can get through any challenge.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Evolution Mining for kindly providing all staff

with a coffee voucher from a local business.

Have a great week!

Mrs Lacey Pettit

Acting Principal

Back to School Basics:

10 Top Tips for Helping Student’s

Returning to School

This has really been a crazy year. We all have had to make changes and our way of life at the mo-

ment has been different. Learning has moved to home for most children. Now we are being asked

to start changing back again.

Here are 10 top tips that you may find help you and your child do this.

1. Routines: regular bedtimes, wake times and breakfast times. Even on the days your child

won’t be at school—if you can. This will help your child change back to school life quicker.

Plan with your child how they will be getting to school and home again.

2. Sleep: very important—try for the recommended 10-12 hours for children. If this is too

hard—start slowly-and get as close as possible.

3. Diet: good food, packed lunches and plenty of water will help energy levels for learning,

play and changing back to normal school life.

4. Take time: it might take some time for your child to settle back into school life. Give them

time, but talk to school staff if you have any concerns.

5. Emotions: be careful of your own feelings. It’s ok to let your child know if you’re feeling

worried or anxious BUT—be careful not to pass on these feelings to your child. Instead

share your feelings in a calm way and model good coping skills. The more you try to stay

calm—and make going back to school a good thing—the better.

6. Saying goodbye: If you think your child may have trouble separating from you on drop off—

brainstorm with your child a fun little hint to say good bye. It might be a high five, a bear

hug or a secret handshake.

7. Safety: Tell your child that we are working really hard to make sure that schools are safe.

Remind your child about rules around social distancing and not touching others. Extra clean-

ing is happening every day.

8. Check-in: try to find at least 5 minutes with your child at the end of the day—make a snack

together, play a game, or even just chat with them. Ask them how their day was. When you

do avoid questions like— “Were you sad that….” or “did it worry you when….”. Ask general

questions like “tell me what you did at school today?” “What did you do about that?”

9. Reward: reward your child when they have taken a risk or used helpful coping skills. Remind

them that we are all in this together and this means we are not alone. Remind them of their

support people such as family, extended family, friends and teachers.

10. Most Importantly: Let your child know that school will feel a bit different for a while but

most importantly all the staff at school are ready and can’t wait to see your child again.

This slow return to school is the first step back to normal and this is a positive sign.

Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

3

Implement

Phase 1

11 May

Year1

Mrs Stoke’s Yr 4

12

Kindergarten

Mrs Pettit’s Yr 4

Year 5

13

Year 2

Year 3

14

Year 6

15

4

18

Year 1

Mrs Stoke’s Yr 4

19

Kindergarten

Mrs Pettit’s Yr 4

Year 5

20

Year 2

Year 3

21

Year 6

22

5

25 26 27 28 29

6

1 June

Queen’s

Birthday

2 3 4 5

7

8 9 10 11 12

8

15 16 17 18 19

9

22 23 24 25 26

10 29 30 1 July 2 3

WYALONG PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM 2 2020

Staff

Mrs Lacey Pettit

Acting Teacher/Principal

Mrs Michelle Nunn

Instructional Leader

Mr Pat Mason

Teacher/GA

Mrs Anne Dixon

Teacher/Librarian

Mrs Emma Stokes

2/3/4 Teacher

Mrs Melissa Blackwood

K/1 Teacher

Miss Melissa Stanton

School Learning &

Support Officer

Mrs Regina Ray

School Administration

Manager

Mrs Lyn Anderson

School Administration

Officer

Mrs Erin Catlin

School Learning &

Support Officer

Mr Gerard Payne

School Learning &

Support Officer

Mrs Amanda Cooper

Learning & Support Teacher