Term 2 - Week 1

Welcome Back. Who would have ever dreamed of the world as it is today? Everyone teaching and learning from home.

We really thank our community for following the guidelines as outlined by The Premier and taking on the challenge of Learning from Home.

Some staff were pulling their hair out yesterday trying to get everyone set up and we appreciate you would have been doing the same at home. I hope those who tuned into Georgie's Webinar this morning found it valuable. Georgie has recorded see the link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_AHY-XHUtFc7jPE4ibaAKCyTCLT-0Q2e/view?usp=sharing

We ask for your patience as we continue to review our practice and fine tune our delivery. Staff are working extrememly hard each day as well, meeting each afternoon to feedback and work through issues. Our first adjustment is that we will be using Google Meets instead of Hangouts. Meets offers our teachers more professional functions and also eliminates the students ability to chat amongst themselves which was a big distraction from their learning yesterday. The junior classes will begin Meets next week.

We have had some issues with children breaking our Acceptable Use of IT Policy which has resulted in immediate suspension. This policy was sent out at the end of Term 1 as a reminder to all students and parents. I know challenging, but can parents please keep an eye on your child's use.

Though not timely Peter Bartley will be taking some leave during this term and in his absence I will take over his role as Acting Principal with Annabelle Marinelli as the Acting Deputy Principal.

Skoolbag

Just a reminder that Skoolbag will continue to be the source of our fast communication. Download the Skoolbag app if you havent already.

Bike Shed

An exciting addition awaits when we return to school. Over the holiday the builders began working on our new bike shed. Although not finished yet it is looking very grand. Thankyou to Lorraine for securing the grant , organising the builders and supervising the work during the holidays.

Belated Easter Message

Easter may feel a long time ago but in fact was only days ago. Feel free to view Archbishop Peter Comensoli's Easter message

http://coms.cem.edu.au/ViewNewsletter.ashx?nid=0a77a839-0000-48dd-9bc1-f6ef27a505a8&sid=827c5d65-49fc-4784-a3e6-6c271cc171f7

School Fees

We acknowledege that some families may be experiencing financial hardship during this time with job and business looses. If you have concerns about paying your fees, please contact Julie Boffa jboffa@tcs.catholic.edu.au or 9428 7180 so that we can explore confidential financial support arrangements.

ESafety Advice

Staying connected online has never been more important, now that many of us are physically isolated from family members, friends, colleagues and support networks.

The internet is a great way to socialise, learn, work, play and be entertained. But there are also risks.

So eSafety is adding new content every day to help you stay safe

https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/covid-19

We will return to a fuller newsletter next week.

Regards

Lindy Smith

Trinity Primary School Newsletter

Issue 10 · 16 Apr 2020

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