Lindisfarne Primary School eNewsletter

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Can I just say how proud I am of our wonderful students? This week the weather has been very wet and windy, and despite drop off and pick up still being quite challenging for some of our little people, they have said goodbye to their adults and have been so resilient and eager for learning each morning. I must also thank our dedicated staff, especially during wet recesses and lunches for being so flexible, creative and adaptable whilst everyone has been cooped up inside all week.

With a lot of restrictions easing this month I am very pleased to announce that at the beginning of Term 3 we will be able to resume the following school based activities:

Parent pick up and drop off

Students can be dropped off at the classroom door. Students can also be picked up outside the classroom door (with physical distancing protocols in place).

Due to overwhelming feedback of how successful the ‘drop and go’ protocols have been we will be rostering a teacher at the Loatta and Henley Street gate if parents wish to continue to drop and go.

Canteen

We are currently researching possible option for our school canteen. At this stage we are hoping to put it out to tender and have an outside contractor provide our Gold Accredited Menu. We are hoping to have this up and running by week two of next term.

Excursions

All excursion and incursions directly related to the Australian Curriculum will resume in Term Three.

Parent help, parent teacher meetings and guest presenters

These can resume with a focus on physical distancing, venue density, strict hygiene. Screening processes apply.

Assemblies

The school may hold whole school assemblies for students and school staff however until physical distancing protocols are relaxed, parents are not permitted until further notice.

Camps

Unfortunately due to the ongoing uncertainty of restrictions our Grade 6 camp has been cancelled for this year. The Grade 6 staff will be offering an alternate experience to these students.

Launching in to Learning

In Term 3 we will be holding three sessions. On Tuesdays it will be Rock and Rhyme with Mrs Brown in the Music room from 9am. On Thursday mornings at 9am we will be offering two sessions: A Pre-Kinder session for all who intend to start Kinder in 2021 (in the Library) with Miss Hudson and our regular birth-4yr old session (in the GP hall) with Ms Innis.

Staff news

I would also like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Miss Sam Vince, who has been teaching Grade 4 White for the past few months while Ms Isaac has been working from home. Miss Vince is finishing up with us this week, and I wish her all the very best for her next exciting adventure in the snow at Mt Buller in Victoria.

Aussie of the Month

With all of the disruptions this year, our Aussie of the Month presentations were put on hold. Mrs Vince has now presented the awards for March, May and two for June to 4 outstanding learners. Congratulations to all recipients!