OFFICER SPECIALIST SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Issue 4, March 26th 2020

Dear Parents/Carers,

These are such uncertain times for everyone. Your children will probably be quite

anxious because they are experiencing a different routine and wondering why their

holidays have started earlier. (Some students will be extremely happy)

The students need to feel like things will be okay – different but okay. Teachers have

sent work and ideas home for the students – if they want to do it. If it’s not working

then look at doing other things such as a play outside and go for a walk. Bake some

cookies and paint pictures. Play board games or do a science experiment – making

volcanoes is always a spectacular one. Or just chill with your kids while you read

them a story or just have a chat.

Don’t worry if your child doesn’t want to do the work – its not worth the battle –

teachers will address learning concerns when your child returns to school. At the end

of all this – your child’s – and your own – mental health are the most important

thing.

Please look after yourselves and your families during this stressful time. Teachers will

be back after the school holidays but at this stage we do not know in what capacity. If

schools are still closed, then learning will be conducted through flexible learning

means. Teachers will continue to communicate and provide ideas for each of their

students into the new term.

I hope you enjoy a restful holiday and we look forward to seeing what the new term

brings.

Stay safe and well.

Denise and all the Officer Specialist School Staff