From the Principal
It’s hard to believe that we are in Week 8 of Term 2. After the whirlwind of Term 1 and the associated limitations of COVID -19, in many ways, it seems much longer than one term. Yet, there are still some things we need to be cautious about or wait for an official government decision before we can proceed. Hopefully, a continued negative tally of COVID-19 cases might mean that by the end of the term, more restrictions will be lifted within South Australia. I am looking forward to being able to see my family interstate and hope to be able to visit them or have them visit me within the next few months. What are you looking forward to?
We have a subscription to Parenting Ideas who offer webinars free of charge through our subscription. This Wednesday evening Dr. Kristy Goodwin is hosting a webinar on ‘Techno Tantrums’ and why children seem to combust when they are made to disconnect from their devices. She will offer ideas and strategies on how to overcome these battles. Please see the flyer at the end of this newsletter for details on how to register and attend. It starts at 8pm AEST so that is 7.30pm for us here in South Australia.
Our staff are currently finalising reports for Term 2 and these will be distributed at the start of Week 10. This is to provide parents and caregivers time to read and digest the reports and then Three Way Interviews will be scheduled for Week 2 in Term 3 as a follow up to written reports. Teachers have worked hard to ensure they have evidence and data on which to base their comments. In the instance that students have been absent for a prolonged period of time, a complete assessment may not be possible, so Three Way Interviews will be a great opportunity for follow up and clarifying conversations. In the meantime, if you have any urgent questions in relation to your child’s report, please make contact with the relevant teacher through the Administration Office before the term ends on Friday July 3rd.
If you are keen, we have a Wish Gift Card to the value of $20 for the first drawn response to the question I posed earlier - What are you looking forward to when the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted?
Entries must be submitted by 9.30am this Friday June 19, 2020 to be considered for our lucky draw from the hat. You can email them to dl.1059.info@schools.sa.edu.au or drop them into the Administration Office.
Kind Regards
Penny Wilde
Principal