24 July 2020

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Covid 19

With the spike of Covid 19 cases in Victoria, it’s more important than ever that we continue to adhere to the Department of Education guidelines around social distancing to ensure we remain safe. The requirement for adults on site is that you must continue to social distance at 1.5m apart.

Parents are now able to come on site and into classrooms to drop off and pick up children. We do ask, however, that you continue with the practice of moving off and on ASAP.

For those adults who are on site for longer – whether it’s having a meeting with a classroom teacher, or supporting in a classroom etc., you will need to complete a health screening form each time this occurs.

Please encourage your child to remain committed to strong hygiene practices, including washing of hands.

Additionally, we ask that if your child is ill, that they do not come to school until they are back to full health.

Growing Up Program

The Growing Up Program starts next week. This is a valuable program to assist students in caring for themselves and others, and understanding the importance of respectful relationships. There is a parents’ session from 10.30 until 11am on Monday in the multi-purpose room for parents kinder to 6.

Uniform and Haircuts

We have had a number of students who have been coming to school not in school uniform. Black pants need to be black (not with stripes or large logos as per school policy), and a school jumper (not a random hoodie) needs to be worn. If students have lost their jumper, they can come to the office and we can lend them one. As it is also mid-winter, please ensure that students have a warm jacket and school beanie on these cold days.

A reminder that our School Association policy on haircuts is neat, hair tied back over shoulder length, and no hair dying.

Learn to Swim Program Cancelled

Please note, limited pool availability and the need for longer lesson times to comply with COVID-19 means that we are ineligible to participate in the Year 3-6 Swimming and Water Safety Program this year.

Kind Regards,
Blair Curtis
Principal

Kath’s Spot

Welcome back to Term 3! It’s hard to believe that its already the second half of the year, and before too long we hopefully will be starting to plan our big summer holidays. Last Sunday, our biggest boy managed to fracture his wrist on the last day of holidays, while skateboarding. For someone who has spent a lot of time in hospitals, I was reminded of all the processes and waiting time that is involved in a visit to the Emergency Room. Even after having his wrist cast, Master 16 said “The cast is even stronger than my wrist, so I should be able to start skateboarding straight away again”. Sigh.

Parenting is wrapped up in all of these ups and downs isn’t it. Filled with moments of laughter, of hurt, of joy and of pain. Each day, we often walk into it not knowing what to expect. Sometimes we look at our children and can see such confidence and passion, and yet other times their anxieties feel like they are growing and changing each and every day. Life is unpredictable, especially in current times. Over holidays I was reminded how fortunate we were to be able to go out and enjoy the fresh area, and travel to see some wonderful parts of Tasmania.

During the week I was listening to an interview on the radio raising awareness for the ‘R U OK?’ campaign, when I was reminded that routines are a great way to keep on track. I’m a fan of sometimes rolling with the punches every now and then and just seeing what happens, but in order to help anxieties and dealing with depression and the like, holding to some type of routine helps to make sense of each day. Whether it be just getting out of bed at the same time of day each day, or catching a certain bus, or doing a walk around the neighbourhood, finding a routine for you and your family that serves you all is ideal.

As we carry out this parenting gig with our best foot forward, let’s be mindful of others around us. I wonder who could you personally check in with, to see how they are going? Who could you pop in and visit, or phone or text, or send a card to? Throughout these very high highs and the low lows we need others to celebrate and cheers us up when we need it most. So don’t put off connecting with others, make the call now. Go on I know you can. That’s what is so amazing about Snug Community, we are a community that supports others. Snug CARES.

Many Blessing to you all

Kath Dolliver
Chaplain

Class in Focus – Year 2A

In 2A we love reading. Here are our thoughts about reading and why we love it.

I love reading because it is relaxing. It makes me feel calm. At the moment I am reading The Magic Faraway Tree. The Magic Far Away tree is a magical tree in a magical place in the woods. Charlotte

I like reading How to Train your Dragon books by Cressida Cowell. Micah

I love reading! I love to read Dog Man. You learn new things. It is written by Dav Pilkey. It is sooooo funny and adventurous. Evan

I really love reading! I read outside, inside at night and at day. I like reading Roald Dahl books and books about baby animals. My favourite baby animal is a puppy. My favourite Roald Dahl book is James and the Giant Peach. Reading is my favourite thing to do. I do it every day. Julie

My favourite book is Dogman, because I can read it. It’s funny and has good pictures. Charlie

I love reading because I get knowledge. Dominic

I love reading books so you can learn and try out new words. My favourite book is Slime by David Walliams. I also like Dr Seuss and Roald Dahl and WierDo by Ahn Do. It’s really good to try out new books and new authors. Mia

Reading is for everyone! I like reading different Roald Dahl books. I will be talking about some of books that I really liked and why I like them. I like Matilda because it tells a good story and James and the Giant Peach because it has lovable characters. Jesse

I read because it’s peaceful. My favourite book is Cat in the Hat. It’s fun to read! Anaiah

I love reading (!) because you can relax and enjoy yourself and learn new words. I can read with my mum. My favourite book is Dog Man Unleashed by Dav Pilkey. William A

My favourite book is Harry Potter- that is on the go! I love it. Reading is peaceful and relaxing. I love reading with my mum at the fire. I am reading Harry Potter 3, the Prisoner of Azkaban. William G

I like reading The Concise Animal Encyclopaedia and the Minecraft Guide to Exploration. I like reading the animal encyclopaedia because it has most of the animals in the world. I like reading the Minecraft Guide to Exploration because it has everything in Minecraft. Udithma

I like reading stuff I didn’t know about. My favourite book is Hot Dog, Kev’s Birthday. Ian

I love reading because it is sometimes very fun. I can get information from books. They are fun to read. My favourite books are puppy books. I can learn new words from books. Sasha

My favourite books are puppy books. They have good words for people. Milly

I love reading! I read at night before bed. I usually have ten books on the go. My favourite authors are David Walliams and Daisy Meadows. At the moment I’m reading The World’s Worst Children 2 by David Walliams. I love reading where it is quiet and peaceful. I love all sorts of books. I love reading information and stories. I don’t need help, I just go to get a book. Addison

I love reading. I love, LOVE Roald Dahl books! The thing that I like about reading is that it makes me tired and I feel relaxed. Matilda

I love reading. It’s fun because there are pictures to look at them to know what you’re reading. I love unicorns and cute things. My favourite book is Zog the Dragon. Ella

I love reading. My favourite authors are Ahn Do, David Walliams and also Roald Dahl. The books I like to read ae the WeirDo books and the Boy in the Dress, also the Magic Finger. I normally read near bedtime. The other book I like is the World’s Worst Teachers by David Walliams. Ruby

I love reading about animals and pets. My favourite animal to read about is a turtle or a horse. I am reading a magazine about dressage. Mali

I love reading to find new words. It is really relaxing because you can read on the couch. My favourite book is Hop on Pop. Sam

I love reading because it makes me calm and relaxed. Harrison

I love reading ‘Where’s Wally?’ because I love trying to find him. Lincoln

I love reading at bedtime because it helps me get to sleep at nine o’clock. My favourite books are the Treehouse books. Riley

I love reading because it can take me to far-away lands, where adventures await. I love that it can teach me things I want to know, like how to build an amazing Lego castle or bake a cake. Reading can be relaxing, exciting, interesting and inspiring. Gale

I love reading! I usually have a few books on the go at any time. I love reading to find new information, I love reading stories for relaxation. At the moment, I’m reading a book about the Italian painter Caravaggio. Mrs Brinkhoff

2A loves reading!

Little Sprouts

Little Sprouts is back for Term 3! Please see below for important information that will help keep us all safe and healthy while still having lots of fun together.

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Term Dates for 2020