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Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
It seems a somewhat strange welcome back to Term Three! We are certainly missing engaging with our community and the vibrancy that a school full of energetic and happy children brings.
As we journey into these uncertain times I would like to acknowledge the extraordinary work of staff and parents/carers in ensuring continuity of learning for our students. This is a period of significant adjustment for the school and our families. I am very appreciative of your support and understanding as we work together to keep our community safe.
I am very mindful that many parents are balancing the needs of their children, whilst also working at home. I understand that you may be limited in the support you can provide for your child and therefore some of their work may not get done. I ask that you focus on the core subjects of Religious Education, English and Mathematics and as a minimum children complete the teacher identified tasks for feedback.
Our teachers are ready to answer any questions and their email addresses have been provided to you. As you would appreciate, physical activity and time away from the screen is very important during these times and as parents you have the right to say your child has had enough. I am sure we would all agree conflict or tension generated trying to get children to complete activities is not conducive to good learning. If you need support from the class teacher to keep your child on track, please send an email and they may be able to make a phone call, zoom or message to encourage your child to do more.
Myself and Mr Farrugia are also available if you require any support.
Thank you to those students that managed to send in Remote Learning photos. They are attached to this newsletter and help keep us connected.
Go gently in the week ahead,
Yours Sincerely,
Pauline Chrostowski - Principal
Remote Learning
Please see below our wonderful Remote Learning Collage.
Record of Absences during Remote Learning
Please ensure your child has signed in each day before 10.00a.m using the link on their Remote Learning Schedule. Once signed in, your child/ren will be marked on the school rolls as a "Present" attendance by the school office.
The expectation is if students sign in they are completing work.
If your child does not sign in they will be marked on the Roll as "Absent".
If your child cannot engage in remote learning for the day due to illness or for another reason, please contact the school office via email at info@spxudow.catholic.edu.au or phone 42713550 so the appropriate notation can be made in Compass by office staff.
Once again we sincerely thank parents for their support in keeping their children at home, unless it is essential that they are at school.
Students on Zoom
This week, teachers across Kindergarten to Year Six began using Zoom with students. The purpose of using Zoom is to allow students to connect with their teachers and each other and an opportunity to seek clarification and ask questions about their learning tasks.
I was able to spend some time in these Zooms this week and was amazed with how well students accessed the platform, their respect for our Zoom protocols, and their excitement in seeing one another and their teachers. Congratulations to all of our students, patient parents and their wonderful teachers in ensuring successful zoom experiences!
Year 5 Canberra Excursion
The Year 5 Canberra overnight excursion scheduled for Week 5 has been postponed this to 25th and 26th November 2021. Further information will be provided to Year 5 parents as the dates draw closer.
Staffing of The School During Remote Learning
St Pius X staff, like any workplace are required to follow the strict COVID safe practices whilst on the school site during this critical lockdown period. This includes the wearing of masks and physical distancing.
In addition, staff will be operating on a rotational roster. This means that not all teachers will be on-site each day however the school will operate with adequate staff for on-site supervision. Teachers will also be working remotely throughout the week. School staff who display any ‘flu like symptoms must also follow the COVID safe practice of not coming to work.
Parish News
Dear Friends,
Please find attached this week's bulletin.
God bless you and your loved ones,
Fr Duane Fernandez
Parish Priest
Immaculate Conception and St Therese Parishes