“Together We Grow”

Our School Prayer

Dear Jesus Saint Elizabeth brought care to the sick, food to the hungry and hope to those in need.

Grant us the blessing that we may follow in her footsteps with love and joy in our hearts, to always be faithful and to serve with humility and compassion.

Amen

Sacrament of Reconciliation Last Wednesday five of our beautiful year three children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Daniel, Ruby, Grace, Isabella and Jessica. Unfortunately, with Covid-19 constraints only one parent was able to attend. Thank you to Chris Rebeiro together with the support of Emma Fernandez, the children were well prepared form the school’s perspective. We know our wonderful parents are the positive role models for their children.

Term Three - Week Six Friday, 28 August 2020

St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School Newsletter

Bringing alive our Core Values of ‘Charity, Service, Humility and Compassion’

Footy Colours Day Thank you to our parents and carers for supports this amazing national fundraising campaign that helps kids with cancer. We Raised $200:00, a mighty effort! Guess who forgot – me!! and Nicholas in year four, however he bravely wore my Pies Scarf. I thank we had more Eagles than anyone, great to see so many codes being supported.

Important Information Phase Four continues which includes the following points.

• High standard of personal hyenine.

• Children who are unwell particularly colds, coughs and a running nose should stay at home

• Physical/Social Distancing remains at 2 square metres.

• High standard of cleaning - Desktops - Door handles - Bench tops Chairs - Staffroom - Play equipment - Toilet cleaning to name a few.

I have made an “Executive decision” as the Principal, to keep the status operating our current routines with; Drop Off and Pick Up, as well as staff and students only permitted on the school site. I have full support of our School Board Members who agree the safety of our children together with our staff is paramount. The current practise will remain until the Premier, Health Officer and CEWA Ltd announce Phase 5. Currently the new update is not expected until sometime around 24 October.

Pick Up and Drop Off We appreciate parents face to face contact is non-existent, however, you should all have your child’s teacher’s email address, administration, and my email address. Please do not detain staff with questions and/or concerns. We want to hear them, just not at Pick Up or Drop Off time, remember all parents are waiting patiently. The staff also need to return to their rooms to complete their COVID-19 cleaning.

Pick Up Times Monday – Thursday 2:30pm - Pre Kindy (Monday), Kindy, Pre-Primary students without siblings 2:40pm – Year One to Five together with younger siblings Please do not park in front of the gate, last week we had a semi emergency and other than the footpath no entry! We appreciate coming early to park may shave a few minutes, however parents/grandparents/aunts and uncles should not be lining at 2:00pm for pick up. We have had complaints from our neighbours and one lady was so upset after all most having an accident. I would think lining up at 2:25pm would be sufficient. Unfortunately, if our parents are blocking our neighbours right to use the road safely, the Rangers will be called. Let us work together!

Merit Awards

Pre-Primary Year One Year Two Sophie Emmana Layton Katelyn

Year Two/Three Year Four/Five Ava Summer Eyael

Christianity Awards

Pre-Primary Year One Year Two/Three Year Four/Five Seane Lucy Alyssa Hudson Miranda

Assistant Principals Awards

Ruby Layton Paige

From the Classrooms Pre-Primary Classroom- writing! Check out the high standard of printing completed by our Pre-Primary children. Wow Factor!

Year Two Classroom - Assembly Last Friday under the guidance of Donna Raykos, the year two children entertained us with their skit “Now and Then” The children conducted their research by interviewing grandparents and significant older people to learn about life in Australia around sixty years ago. They demonstrated what children in the 60’s were playing as well as the use of the old telephone vs mobiles. In part two the children showed us what games they were playing now and the impact of technology for 2020. Well Done Year Two! We all thoroughly enjoyed your assembly. Thank you!

Reminders Friday, 25 September - Student Free Day. All staff in Catholic schools have a ‘Catholic Day’ given to us by the Archbishop of Perth in gratitude for the work undertaken by staff in sharing their faith and supporting parents in teaching our Catholic Traditions through the Religious Education Units. Cancelled for this Term – Book Week and Book Fair We tentatively booked this for week nine of this term. However, with the delay of Phase 5, I pushed this out to term four. Sunday, 6 September – Father’s Day To all our students, you can make this a special day for dads and grandfathers by being ‘angels’ and making a special card which says, “I Love you!”

Moving Forward The latter part of Term Four will be very busy;

- Swimming lessons - Book Fair – Week 4 (If Phase 5) - Sports Carnival - Christmas Carols

Liturgical Calendar Saturday, 29 August – The Passion of St John the Baptist Sunday, 30 August – World Day of Migrants and Refugees May God bless you and keep you safe in the palm of His hand

Carmel O’Shaughnessy

Carmel O’Shaughnessy Principal Attachments - Emergency Telehealth Service for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Flyers Camp Australia Flyer – Parent Information Smart Talk – October School Holiday Programs

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Emergency Telehealth Service

What do we do?

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Emergency Telehealth

Service (ETS) provides support for children and young people experiencing a mental

health crisis, as well as support and advice to families and carers.

Our aim is to provide expert help to children and young

people quickly, when they need it most.

This includes mental health advice, crisis management,

assessment and referral to the most appropriate service

depending on need.

Who can access the service?

The service will be accessible to young people, families

and carers as well as health professionals in the

community including GPs, school psychologists,

community nurses, across the metropolitan area.

Children and young people in regional WA have access to

the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Emergency

Tele-mental Health

Service.

Emergency tele-mental health assessments will be

accessible to young people in the community up to the

age of 18 years.

How does the service work?

The CAMHS 1800 048 636 urgent mental health line is

the entry point to the CAMHS ETS.

Are you in need of urgent

specialist child and adolescent mental health

advice?

Do you have a young person in crisis needing urgent mental

health support?

Are you thinking about suggesting

that a young person

attends an Emergency Department?

Call 1800 048 636

Child and Adolescent Health Service 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009. Telephone: (08) 6456 2222 Produced by: CAMHS ETS Ref: 1266 © CAHS 2020 Disclaimer: This publication is for general education and information purposes. Contact a qualified healthcare professional for any medical advice needed. © State of Western Australia, Child and Adolescent Health Service.

This document can be made available in alternative formats on request for a person

The service is staffed with Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists and a Consultant

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist between 8am and 2.30am, seven days a week.

The CAMHS ETS will gather information from the caller and may:

• Provide advice, support and guidance

• Offer a tele-mental health assessment

• Recommend presentation to an Emergency Department for a face to face mental

health assessment

CAMHS ETS care should be provided to a young person with a safe adult present.

If this is not possible, crisis support or direction to an ED for a face to face assessment

may be provided.

What will happen when a tele-mental health assessment is completed?

Every CAMHS ETS tele-mental health assessment will include an initial mental health

assessment, risk assessment and discharge plan.

Young people, families and carers may be referred to a community mental health service

or advised that an admission to an inpatient mental health unit may be required.

Every young person seen will be offered follow up from the CAMHS ETS within 24 hours.

Further information

cahs.health.wa.gov.au/CAMHS-ETS

Your Outside School Hours CareAt every Camp Australia service, we provide an engaging and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and grow.

What is OSHC?OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care. An OSHC service provides education and

care for primary school-age children (generally aged 5 to 12 years) outside school hours and

during school holidays. Depending on your school, it can cover Before School Care, After

School Care and Vacation Care.

Easy, hassle-free care

Enriching experiences that children love

A place for friendships to form

Our industry leading approach: Your OSHC

Child Care Subsidy available

Why would OSHC suit your family?At Camp Australia, our vision is ‘To support families in achieving their dreams’ and to do

that we take a unique approach to OSHC based on over 30 years of experience.

As the most experienced OSHC provider,

we have become experts in delivering extra-

curricular learning outcomes for children.

Enrichment, sport and activities are part of

our unique programming approach which is

customised for your children.

All experiences are carefully designed

to deliver on specific learning outcomes, that align with the My Time, Our Place

Framework for School Age Care in Australia.

This approach means that programs are

tailored to the individual needs and interests

of each child who attend. No two days in

OSHC are the same.

Eligible families can reduce the cost

of care with a Government subsidy.

This amount depends on your family

circumstances. For more information

simply log into my.gov.au and

complete your Child Care Subsidy

Assessment.

Your OSHC service is also an integrated part of your school community. We tailor

our program to your school’s vision and values and also to your children’s interests

and needs. Our team of qualified educators works closely with you and your school’s teachers to deliver a seamless transition to and from the classroom environment.

Whether your child has social, cultural, language-based, religious or individual needs,

we work with the whole community to see how we can best support their

unique needs.

Our experienced educators involve your child in designing the experiences that make up our OSHC program. Our industry leading approach to program development ensures that your child is at the heart of what we do each day.

As life moves faster and play dates

are harder to arrange, our OSHC

service is a great place for your child

to meet new friends and bond over

shared interests.

We design programs that bring

children together so they can connect

and grow outside school hours.

Our service is available to all families, no matter the need. Our extended hours offer peace of mind so you can manage work, health, study and more stress-free. Plus, our industry leading Parent Portal gives you unrivalled access to make and manage your bookings.

CCS

Tailored programs for all: How we do itOne day, the children could be creating their

own magnifying glass and binoculars as part

of a science enquiry, or aligned to National

Recycling Week they could be making their

own compost bins from recyclable materials,

learning all about sustainability and how they

can protect the planet.

The next day, children could be cooking

dishes from around the world learning about

nutrition and culture, or setting up a story

group to share interesting things about

themselves while gaining insights into their

own identity.

To us, OSHC is a deliberate environment to

help children grow.

National Recycling Week

ProgramEXPERIENCES

ZONES

MondayPlanned activity 1

Chillout ZoneUse the cushions to relax and talk with friends

Games CentralUno ChessMonopolyScattergories

Homework ClubGrade 4’s are practicing spelling this week, we have some dictionaries ready to use

Sports BoxCricketTennisJunior Playground

MindfulnessWe’ve added some new designs to our mediation patterns

Nature’s WayTan bark, sand, pebbles, leaves and bark to be added to the dinosaur display

Crafty CollectionAll recycled materials to get crafting our dioramas on landfill

Construction CityLegoMarble RunStraw Towers

Planned activity 2

Weekly Specials

Extension

Planned activity 3

Yarning Circle

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayPlace different items in the soil to see what breaks down the fastest

Write a letter to our favourite brands to ask them to reduce their packaging

Back where I’m from: India – what words do they use when talking about recycling?

Lego City challenge:Dinosaurs on display

Pull apart the items we’ve collected over the last few weeks and• Record what’s inside• See if we can reassemble it• Practice using tools

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose – what’s the difference?

The Recycling Games are on!All activities will be made using recycled materials

Make our own musical instruments from recycled materials

Music & Movement:Play our recycled instruments

Make our own compost bins (from recycled materials) to take home

What does our council do for recycling? Make a display of all the things that can go in the recycle bin

Back where I’m from: China – what words do they use when talking about recycling?

Create our own Eco-Warrior posters and display around the school

Evaluate our craft materials – which items should we change/not order any more?

Master Chef - left over day! What can we do with left over food to reduce food waste

Make our own beeswax wraps for our lunches

Draw the lifecycle of a piece of plastic that ends up in the ocean

Music & Movement Bobs and Statues

Visit from Council E-Waste manager

Meals that nourish We know good food is a necessity for

growing minds and bodies, so our programs

always include nourishment.

Our healthy eating philosophy operates at

every service, every day. We focus on fresh

produce and use at least 75% of the weekly

food budget for seasonal fresh fruits

and vegetables.

Outside of that your child’s needs and

interests determine our ingredients, whether

they’re dietary, cultural or religious needs.

We just ask that you let us know when

you register.

Our Before School Care programs offer a selection of:

• Porridge and muffins (Depending on service facilities)

• Healthy cereal, oats and milk

• Seasonal fresh fruits

• Wholemeal toast with a variety of toppings

such as baked beans, spaghetti, honey or

vegemite

At After School Care, our meal plans

change all the time. But to give you a taste:

• Seasonal fruit and vegetable platters (75%

of budget)

• Homemade hummus and rice crackers

• Salad sandwiches on wholemeal bread

• Popcorn

• Homemade banana bread

All weekly menus meet the Australian Dietary

Guidelines. We’ve even developed our own

cookbook so we can cater for the range

To find out more, speak to the Coordinator at your service who will be happy to take you through the detailed program for the service and answer any questions you may have. You can also visit www.campaustralia.com.au and search for your school’s service page for more information about the fees and times at your service.

While each day is different and offers a varied range of fun and engaging

activities, we believe that there are three

ingredients for a great program:

1. Creating a welcoming space for the

children. We make sure that our OSHC

rooms are tidy and organised with an

atmosphere that encourages children

to learn and have fun.

2. Conducting an engaging program

where every child can learn new things

and foster new friendships.

3. Having a great team of qualified educators who are part of the school

community.

National Recycling Week

ProgramEXPERIENCES

ZONES

MondayPlanned activity 1

Chillout ZoneUse the cushions to relax and talk with friends

Games CentralUno Chess Monopoly Scattergories

Homework ClubGrade 4’s are practicing spelling this week, we have some dictionaries ready to use

Sports BoxCricket Tennis Junior Playground

MindfulnessWe’ve added some new designs to our mediation patterns

Nature’s WayTan bark, sand, pebbles, leaves and bark to be added to the dinosaur display

Crafty CollectionAll recycled materials to get crafting our dioramas on landfill

Construction CityLego Marble Run Straw Towers

Planned activity 2

Weekly Specials

Extension

Planned activity 3

Yarning Circle

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayPlace different items in the soil to see what breaks down the fastest

Write a letter to our favourite brands to ask them to reduce their packaging

Back where I’m from: India – what words do they use when talking about recycling?

Lego City challenge:Dinosaurs on display

Pull apart the items we’ve collected over the last few weeks and• Record what’s inside• See if we can reassemble it• Practice using tools

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose – what’s the difference?

The Recycling Games are on!All activities will be made using recycled materials

Make our own musical instruments from recycled materials

Music & Movement:Play our recycled instruments

Make our own compost bins (from recycled materials) to take home

What does our council do for recycling? Make a display of all the things that can go in the recycle bin

Back where I’m from: China – what words do they use when talking about recycling?

Create our own Eco-Warrior posters and display around the school

Evaluate our craft materials – which items should we change/not order any more?

Master Chef - left over day! What can we do with left over food to reduce food waste

Make our own beeswax wraps for our lunches

Draw the lifecycle of a piece of plastic that ends up in the ocean

Music & Movement Bobs and Statues

Visit from Council E-Waste manager

of different cooking facilities available at different services. Our cookbook contains around 80 delicious and easy to prepare

savoury, sweet and no-bake recipes from

around the world for our staff to deliver a variety of menu where the school

facilities allow.

Every OSHC session also offers children the choice between different zones should they not want to participate in the proposed

planned experiences: Sports, Construction,

Art and Craft, Homework, Mindfulness,

Games are some of the options available.

Plus, each term we also have at least one

themed and supported week like National

Science Week, National Reconciliation Week

or National Recycling Week.

And even though there is a theme for that

week, our team of educators engage with

each child during the planning stage to

ensure the program still meets

everyone’s interests.

Here is an example of what National

Recycling Week in OSHC can look like.

Registration is FREE! To attend our care, families must register

their child.

Why? Registering your child means we

have all the information we need to safely

care for them. So, we recommend all

families to register an account with us. That

way, if you ever need us, you just have to

book a session, as we already have all the

documentation we need from you.

To register, visit www.campaustralia.com.au. When starting your registration process,

please consider:

• Do you have a Customer Reference

Number (CRN) from the Department of

Human Services?

• Does your child have any medical

certificates/documents?• Medical information - do you have details of

your family doctor?

• Do you have any Court Order Documents?

• Have your payment details at hand

• Have your Child Immunisation Certificatesready to upload

But don’t worry, you can always resume your

saved registration at a time that suits you.

Fees and Times To find out about the fees and operating hours at your service, please visit our

website at www.campaustralia.com.au and

search for your school.

We recommend to always book in advance. To secure your children’s spot, we encourage

that you make your bookings in advance.

As we operate a childcare service governed

by the Education and Care National Law

and Regulations, we can only operate our

services within Educator to child ratios and

licensed space. The more notice we have on

bookings, the better able we are to staff the service to meet your needs.

It is easy to make and manage your

bookings 24/7 through our parent portal. Simply log onto pp.campaustralia.com.au.

Alternatively, you can call our friendly

Customer Care Team on 1300 105 343. The

team are available from 5am - 9pm, 7 days a

week – except National Public Holidays.

Safe • Meaningful • Innovative • Leadership • Education

1300 105 343 www.campaustralia.com.au

The fun of OSHC doesn’t stop at the end of

term – we have holiday programs across

the country.

With carefully designed programs that cater

for primary school children of all ages,

your children will be asking to come back

for more! Some of the activities we have

planned include games, arts & crafts, sport,

excursions, cooking, coding and more.

To attend any of our Holiday Clubs your child doesn’t need to be a student at the school where we operate, just visit our website to find a program near you.

Child Care Subsidy Did you know you can reduce the cost of

care with a Government subsidy?

We strongly recommend you apply for the

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to determine

whether you’re eligible. Your eligibility for the

subsidy is determined by:

• Your family’s annual adjusted taxable

income

• An activity test

• The type of childcare service

To find out if you are eligible, simply loginto MyGov and complete your Child Care

Subsidy Assessment.