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Principal’s Report

Welcome back Students and Staff Congratulations everyone on an outstanding school return, despite the rainy weather and extra building work on Monday. The Year 6 Prefects welcomed the students at all the gates and then visited the Kindergarten classes. We also attempted a welcoming song over the loud speaker, however, the wet weather drowned out the sound so we will keep trying to start the day in a positive manner to allay any slightly anxious students.

Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Thank you to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Staff Committee who have been working with our staff and students to include special programs and activities relating to Reconciliation Week. These were included in the Frameworks for Teaching. The Committee is also currently working on a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for Manly West PS. Thank you particularly to Ms Aimee Fairgray who has also been attending NBLA and network meetings as well, to keep our staff informed. For more details, see Page 2. Drop off and Pick Up Thank you everyone for the trial drop off and pick up. It is always difficult with wet weather but it seems everyone is being very cooperative to decrease the congestion in the school playground. Thank you! Kindergarten – Lower Basketball court Year 1 – Near the Big Tree Year 2 – Under the large Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) Years 3-6 –Dismissed early unless picking up siblings or parents can’t pick up until 3.20pm. Semester Accounts As you would be aware, the semester accounts were sent out last term, before the COVID-19 changes. All the items on the account are relevant for the students and any excursion and incursions that students did not attend have been deleted from the account. A reminder of the invoices will be sent out next week to all parents and caregivers. Thank you to those who have already paid. Reminder: Unwell Students Please do not send unwell children to school. Parents/Caregivers of any students who show indication of any flu like symptoms will be requested to pick up their children for home recovery. Building Work As you know, the building work will affect some classes this term. 3C has moved to the demountable near the Kitchen Garden. Special thanks to 2B and 2M for being very flexible and moving to other areas in the school on Monday, while special building work was being conducted. 2M and 2B returned to their classrooms on Tuesday. Reminder: Manly West Learning Hub This website is an outstanding initiative coordinated by our Remote Community Learning Team to assist parents and students not only while they were learning from home but also for the future for a one stop shop of resources. You will find links to resources that are commonly used in the classroom or have been deliberately sourced to assist with this process. COVID-19 Advice from Department of Education

The Department of Education has produced a ‘Return to Face-to-Face Learning’ guide for families, which can be downloaded from this link https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families Mrs Julie Organ

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Wednesday 27th May Term 2 Week 5

Respect Responsibility Aspire

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From the Deputy’s Desk

School Attendance All students should be at school unless: • They have a medical certificate which states that they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition • They are currently unwell.

Students who have a medical certificate to stay at home will be supported to learn from home in line with regular procedures if they are able. These regular procedures are different to what was offered during the learning from home period. If you require work to be provided to your child whilst they are at home due to an underlying health condition, please contact the school for assistance.

Please note, students who live with a family member in one of the categories identified as being at increased risk by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), should attend school unless a medical practitioner advises otherwise in writing.

If your child is unwell, please do not send them to school. If they are unwell at school you or your nominated emergency contact will need to collect them immediately. Please make sure your contact details are up to date. If a student is absent without a medical reason for more than three days, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence and followed up by the school.

If you need any support to get your child back to school, please contact the school.

Kindergarten 2021 Information

We have rescheduled our Kindergarten Information Morning for parents of prospective 2021 students. This

morning provides an opportunity for parents to gather information and make an informed decision about their

child’s education. In October, we hold an Information Evening for parents of 2021 enrolled students.

Tuesday 4th August 9:45 -11am – Kindergarten 2021 Information Morning Thursday 29th October 6pm – 7pm Kindergarten Information Evening

Library Books and Home Readers

It is wonderful to see more students return to the library and reading. Under the current guidelines, we

encourage students to access books at school but there is no borrowing of library books or home readers. K-2

students can access home reading through Whushka, the online program introduced during home learning.

Dance and SISA

As external providers are currently not permitted, Dance and SISA will not continue until restrictions ease.

Kindergarten Sport is being taught on Tuesday for KO and KY and Wednesday for KB, KG and KS.

Mrs Wendy Mwanga

THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

Reconciliation is about acknowledging our history, saying sorry for past wrong doings but also looking

forward, reconciling and making amends so that we can truly be equal.

In Year 6, we are learning about the stolen generation in History. The stolen generation were Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander people who were taken from their families. On the 13th of February 2008 Kevin Rudd,

the Prime Minister of Australia at that time, said sorry on behalf of Australia to the many Aboriginal and

Torres Strait islander people. This occasion is now know as “Sorry Day” celebrated each year on 26th May.

Other classes around our school also learnt about reconciliation this week. Some learnt about Australian

history, while others celebrated Aboriginal heritage and culture.

Written by Joseph Corbel (6C) and Ms Fairgray (Science teacher/ATSI Committee)

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From the Deputy’s Desk

Students Return to School It is wonderful to welcome our students back to school this week. Hearing their laughter and conversations in the playground and their classrooms has been wonderful. 1T had a visit from some very interesting Frilled-Neck Lizards! They have been researching and learning about different types of Australian animals as part of their Informative Writing unit in English. Computers and Laptops Borrowed from Manly West We would appreciate parents returning any iPads or Laptops borrowed from the school. These need to be returned via the office so they can be signed back in. Respect, Responsibility and Aspire Cards Teachers will be providing extra Respect, Responsibility and Aspire cards this term to take into account the weeks we have been in the remote learning mode. Due to construction work, students in Years 3-6 can place their expectation cards and banners in the boxes which are located on the table outside 2L near the school office. School Banking At present, School Banking is not being offered. We will notify you when this program restarts. Smiling Mind App Managing our emotions and supporting each other can be challenging at the best of times. This is why, more than ever, we all need to be doing our best to regularly pause, take a breath and be proactive in looking after ourselves and others. The Smiling Mind app provides information and practical ideas to help us all stay well.

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

The PBEL for this week is Responsibility.

Wash your hands and use hand sanitiser before you eat and after you play.

Remember to social distance.

Academic Exams

for High School Intake 2021

NBSC Mackellar Girls

and Balgowlah Boys.

Thursday, 28 May 2020, 9am.

Just a reminder that the rescheduled exam will take place this Thursday 28th May.

We will not be able to lend any equipment to students, so please ensure that your child has

everything they need as per below:

Students should arrive at the Hall by 8.30 am and bring with them two black pens, HB pencils and

an eraser. As there will be a break between each section of the exam, students are advised to

bring food and drink.

The exam should finish at approximately

12 midday.

1T’s Frilled-Neck Lizards

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Uniform Shop

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Library News

Piles of praise for the following terrific MWPS readers who have completed the 2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge: Henry Costello (4B), Hudson Rhydderch (3W), Parker Rhydderch (KOrange), Daniel Beacham (3R), Eve Overend (3R), Trinity Perrett (3R), Jake Smith (3R), Cedar Woodward (3R) and Orla Beacham (5C)! Now that we are back at school, students who have completed the PRC during their remote learning can come to the library to collect their prizes. There is still plenty of time to complete the challenge, as the deadline is in Term 3 on Friday, August 28th, 2020, plus you can read up to 10 free choice books. Remember to use your DET log on info at https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html . As you read each title, add it to your reading log and you will finish quick smart! How many more names will be here in a fortnight?!?!?!

The deadline to enter the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature is this Sunday, May 31st, 2020. Head to https://mosman.nsw.gov.au/library/Get-Involved/youth-awards-in-literature to read all the rules & conditions and to submit your piece of prose or poetry. To all Manly West aspiring writers, good luck!

As part of National Reconciliation Week, there is a colouring competition you might like to participate in. The sheet is designed by Indigenous author illustrator, Dub Leffler, to inspire friendship, forgiveness and reconciliation like his latest book. Find the colouring sheet and rules at Reading Australia or the MWPS Learning Hub Competitions Page . You could possibly win book vouchers for yourself and our school! Please hand entries in to me no later than July 21st, 2020.

Happy reading, writing & colouring!

Mrs Ellen Swick

Teacher Librarian

Kitchen Garden

Year 3 students are learning to identify common herbs. They

made herb cards in the kitchen garden today.

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School Buses and Physical Distancing Measures

Please note the physical distancing measures announced by the NSW Government for public transport do not

apply to the dedicated school buses that deliver students to school gates.

Please note also that on non-dedicated school bus services, where students travel with other members of the

public, school students will be given priority access, even if this means the desired physical distancing measures

will not be possible on that service.

Please encourage your child to tap on and off using their Opal Card to assist State Transit in tracking travel

patterns. The following letter from State Transit to schools about this is reproduced in full below.

P&C Services

P&C SERVICES May 25 to June 5 It has been a great first few days back at school this week. We thank you for your support and

patience during the transition period.

Here’s a reminder of our services for the next two weeks. Please remember we are here to help so please contact the relevant service team should

you have any questions or need further assistance.

CANTEEN Lunch orders via FLEXISCHOOLs only. Please place your orders BEFORE 9:30am on the day required. The shutters will remain closed for now, so please remember to pack fruit break, morn-ing tea and a refillable drink bottle. For more information contact Shona and Yvette by email canteen@manlywestpandc.org.au

UNIFORM SHOP FLEXISCHOOLS ORDERS – Orders can be delivered to classrooms OR collected from the table in the main building hallway. Orders placed by 5pm will be available the following Monday, Wednesday or Friday after 10am. For more information contact Ashleigh by email uniform@manlywestpandc.org.au

BAND The Band program will remain online. Please remember to check your email for updates. For more information contact Nicole by phone 0400 401 650 or email band@manlywestpandc.org.au

BASC - Before and After School Care The team is happy to welcome back more happy children this week. K-2 students are located in the K/Yr 1 room and children in Years 3-6 remain in Club 3/4. Thank you to the families that have notified the team of their return date to BASC. If you have not already notified the team, your BASC sessions will remain on the COVID Inactive list until you are advised of the conclusion of the COVID list. For assistance email the team at admin@mwbasc.com.au.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP – IMPORTANT MESSAGE Please follow these new instructions as provided by the school. Remember the staggered finish times—3:10pm for Years 3-6 and 3:20pm for K-2.

Morning Drop-off: Please say goodbye to your child at the gate and only enter the school grounds if absolutely necessary. Students should proceed directly to the playground where they will be supervised by the teacher on duty. Bags are to be placed at class lines. Afternoon Pick-up: Kindergarten Kindy area basketball courts, Year 1-The Big Tree, Year 2 The new COLA near the uniform shop, Years 3-6 Now finishing at 3:10pm Please make arrangements to meet your child(ren) outside the school grounds. Students may stay with their teacher until 3:20pm if necessary.

EVENTS and FUNDRAISING Entertainment Memberships are still on sale. With restaurants and cafes reopening remember to grab your copy and support our school. There's also a host of discounts for your online shopping too! View the membership benefits and purchase your membership here . For more information about our events and fundraising programs email events@manlywestpandc.org.au

VOLUNTEERING AT SCHOOL With the exception of the Kitchen Garden all activities that require parent volunteers remain on hold at this stage.

KITCHEN GARDEN VOLUNTEERS Dust off your gardening gloves and join the team in the kitchen garden. Composting bins are a priority with the students back at school. Please sign up to volunteer here. For more information email angie.penn@unswalumni.com

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