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Principal’s Report

A community-focused public school valuing a proud tradition and shaping a positive future.

Contact Us:

Telephone 9427 2155 or 9427 1024

School E-mail Address lanecove-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

LCPS Website www.lanecove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

School Council President Luke Andrews

P&C President Myles Davis

Term 2 – Week 4 19 May 2020

Principal’s Report

Uniform Shop: Opening hours: Tuesday 2.30 – 3.30pm; Wednesday 8.45 – 10.00am; Thursday 8.30-9.30am

Email: uniformmanager@lanecovepublicpandc.org.au

I’m sure everyone has heard the announcement by the Premier and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning this morning confirming that all students will return to school full time from next week. We look forward to having all of our students back on site

but the measures we have put in place up until this point to assist in hygiene practise and social distancing will continue for some time. I ask all parents and carers to continue to support the current plan for this week of students being rostered for one day per week at school. All of our organisation and staffing for this week has been planned on this basis. Schools are receiving updated information from the Department of Education today. I will be updating the community on further developments and implications for Lane Cove Public School in the coming days.

The replacement of the roof on Northwood building is progressing well and we expect it to be completed this week. Work will then move onto Burns Bay building, followed by Terminus building and finally 1891 building.

The installation of the gates and panels for the security fence is nearing completion. Work has now commenced on installation of the locking mechanisms for the automatic gates as well as the CCTV cameras and monitors.

Delay in Opportunity Class Placement Process – from the Department of Education

The placement process for opportunity class entry in 2021, including the Opportunity Class Placement Test, will be delayed until later in the year. As a result, applications will not open on 28 April 2020 as previously advised. This delay is in response to the social distancing measures that are currently in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout the community. The opportunity class placement will still go ahead in 2020 however, the process for that, including the timeline, will look a little different this year. We intend to ensure year 5 students are placed in opportunity classes in 2021 with minimal disruption to schools and families. The department will continue to work closely with NSW Health to ensure people have access to the latest advice on how to keep staff, students and the community safe.

Rebecca Mitchell

Terry McKinnon Principal

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Revised dates for applications, tests and process changes (including any changes to school assessment scores) will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. Web pages will be updated shortly to reflect this message. Please monitor the department's website via https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 to remain up to date with information relating to opportunity classes. Terry McKinnon Principal

Special Religious Education ~ Anglican Scripture

Andy Clemens, the convenor of Anglican scripture at LCPS, would like parents to be aware of the link below. It’s a

resource to provide some learning at home for the students who attend Anglican scripture.

https://cepconnect.com.au/learningathome/term2

Christine Scully - Deputy Principal

HOW DO I BORROW EBOOKS FROM LANE COVE PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY?

The eplatform can be used 2 ways: A) laptop or desktop computer B) tablet (includes ipad ) , or smart phone .

A) If using a computer,

put this URL into the browser: lanecoveps.eplatform.co

Choose BROWSE to show ALL available books.

To NARROW the selection, select a category from the left-hand column eg.child.

On the next page, select AGE RANGE from the left-hand column.

Click on the book you want to read. When new page appears, click BORROW

.IMPORTANT: t turn the pages, use the left and right arrows on the keyboard

RETURN the book when finished.

B) If using a tablet or iPhone, download the Wheelerseplatform appfrom

from Apple appstore ( ipad) or Googleplay (android).

Find and click on LANE COVE PUBLIC SCHOOL.

On the next page, click START BROWSING

At the top of the next page, click on AUDIENCE.

On the FILTER page, choose CHILD and AGE GROUP

BORROW an ebook.. . Touch .READ or LISTEN.

Turn pages by sliding from right to left.

RETURN book when finished.

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P & C News

We continue to work with Mr McKinnon and his team to provide as much support to the teachers, staff and students in the current environment.

With the cooler weather starting to kick in, don’t forget you can still order jumpers and warmer clothes from the Uniform Shop, through Munch Monitor.

Our canteen is still serving a limited lunch order menu. We will continue to monitor guidance from the Department on when we can provide more food service options.

Have a great week!

Myles Davis ~ LCPS P&C President president@lanecovepublicpandc.org.au

Canteen News - Special this week is Beef Sliders $5.50 - there is no counter service at all due to Covid19 and social distancing. - all transactions are via Munch Monitor making the Canteen cashless. - all orders placed via Munch Monitor ONLY with the (normal) cut off time of 9am daily. - be mindful this means students cannot purchase Recess from the Canteen - students collect their Class tubs from the Canteen (same routine as normal) ensuring they line up on the yellow 'X's outside the Canteen to practise social distancing, and follow the arrows on the floor once inside the Canteen. - if any student has forgotten lunch they can arrange a make-up lunch via their Class Teacher and Karen, as per normal. Weekly Specials continue Monday-Friday, with hot pies and sausage rolls available on Monday only.

- we need Committee members, please send an email to canteenconvenor@lanecovepublicpandc.org.au - we are looking for new Committee members. Meetings are informal and usually once per term. We are seeking help with the roster once current restrictions ease, and a Convenor! Em Patterson – Relieving Canteen Convenor

These are uncertain times and can be stressful for

both adults and children. Ensure you’re giving

yourself time to relax and unwind, take some time

to reflect on how you’re feeling.

Things to do: It’s time to get ready to come back to school! We

are looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Here are some things you can do to get ready. This

will be different for each family, and depend on

the age of your child. Here are some examples:

Find school clothes

Make sure school clothes are washed

Find school shoes and school bag

Get up at the normal school wake-up time

Eat breakfast at the normal time

Help make lunch

Pack school bag

Drive past school at the usual drop off time

for practice

Talk about the plan for after school pickup

Talk about what your child is looking forward

to doing at school

Ask them how they feel about going back to

school

Going back to your family’s normal school morning routine will be a powerful way to help them get back to school successfully.

How your child may be feeling…

Excited or happy: Some children feel ready for their

return to school and may be excited to see their

friends and teachers again.

Nervous or anxious: Due to being away from their

peers and routine structure, some children may feel

uncertain about their place amongst their peers and

how school will look on their return.

Frustrated or annoyed: Some children may have

enjoyed learning in the home environment and do

not want to return to school.

It is important to remember that all of these

feelings are normal and we all react in different

ways.

Supporting children’s return to school during COVID-19

Children have experienced a lot of sudden change over the past few months, and may experience difficulty returning back to normality. This Parent Guide includes information to support your child

with their gradual transition back to school.

Your child may have a hard time

understanding and expressing their

feelings.

As a result, you may notice some changes in their

behaviour:

Changes to sleeping or eating habits, such as

struggling to fall asleep;

Becoming quieter or more withdrawn;

Clinginess or difficulty separating from you;

Becoming fidgety and restless;

Seeming irritable and acting out, possibly

refusing to attend school;

Physical complaints such as an upset stomach or

headaches;

Excessively asking questions or seeking

reassurance.

These are normal reactions to stress.

Developed by the Got It! Program, NSW Health, Version 1.0, May 2020

How should I talk to my child about returning to school?

Children may feel a variety of emotions. By providing children

with a space to discuss and explore their feelings, we can

support them to regulate, problem solve and overcome any

difficulties.

Be aware of your child’s emotions. It is important to show

your child that it is safe to share their feelings by showing

acceptance and holding a non-judgemental attitude.

Validate and normalise their feelings and experience. Here

are some ideas:

“You feel worried about returning to school. You don’t know

what to expect. Everything changed so quickly. “

“I can see you’re so excited to go to school and see everyone.”

“You look nervous about seeing your friends after so long. It is

normal to feel nervous. I felt a little nervous about that too.”

Listen, be curious and encourage the conversation. Here are

some ideas:

“I wonder if you are feeling nervous about seeing your

friends.”

“You’re excited! What are you most looking forward to?”

Encourage hope by supporting your child to problem solve,

plan or consider a difference perspective.

When they come home from school, take the time to talk

about their day, for example:

“What did you like about today?”

“What was it like seeing your friends again?”

“What did you learn?”

“Is anything worrying you?”

Useful Resources:

Contact the Family Referral Service at http://www.familyreferralservice.com.au/

Speak to your GP about mental health support via Medicare for adults and children

Parent Line: 1300 1300 52 or https://parentline.com.au/

Raising Children Network: https://raisingchildren.net.au/

Parenting courses and seminars in your local area: http://www.resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au/

For immediate support: Lifeline: 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 | Mental Health Access Line: 1800 011 511

Maintaining Connection Whilst

Setting Boundaries

Children may find it difficult to adjust back to

regular daily routines and household rules. This is

a difficult time for you and your child. It will be

helpful to maintain connection with your child

whilst setting boundaries and limits.

Communicate comfort and connection through

nonverbal communication. Be relaxed in your

facial expression and body, get down to your

child’s level, and offer gentle touch/affection.

Validate and Relate. Consider what your child

might be feeling, and how they are experiencing

things from their point of view.

“It is hard to get up early in the morning after you

have enjoyed weeks of sleeping in.”

“You have been doing a great job completing

your work online. It must be frustrating not being

able to do all your work on the iPad now.”

Reason and Set Limits. Support your child to

consider the bigger picture and help them

problem solve. Communicate that wishes and

feelings are acceptable, but some behaviours are

not. It is important to remain calm, clear and

assertive.

“It’s hard to go back to school after such a big

break. We have to go to school. Let’s sit together

and figure out how to make this easier”.

“I hear you want to play more. It is important

that you get a good night sleep before school. It

is bed time.”

“I can see you are frustrated but it is not ok to

yell or hit.”