Our School Values:

RESPECT, RESILIENCE, TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION and COMMUNITY

8th SEPTEMBER, 2021.

101 BRUNEL STREET

HUNTLY VIC 3551

PHONE (03) 5448 8866

Email: huntly.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

PRINCIPAL MR JASON LEE

ART ON DISPLAY

Surrealism collage work that the students have created in art is now on display in the school office

foyer. Here are some photos of their collages.

DIARY DATES

Friday 10th September Grades Foundation, 1 and 2 return to school for onsite learning. Friday 10th September Return On-Site Attendance Forms for Monday 13th to Friday 17th September. Tuesday 14th September Grade 1/2 Excursion to Science Works Postponed Wednesday 15th September Grade 5/6 Camp Final Payment Due (new venue & dates - see newsletter article) Wednesday 15th September Food Share Program - every Wednesday. All welcome. Wed-Thur 15-16 September Grades 3 to 6 End of Term 3 Remote Learning Meetings (see newsletter article) Thursday 16th September Grade 2 Sleepover - to be confirmed. Friday 17th September End of Term 3. Students dismissed at 2.30pm.

Dear Parents, MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING All students will have coped with our latest version of remote learning differently, some more successfully than others. With a week and half of remote learning left until the end of term (now only for our year 3-6 students), you may see an increase in behavioural issues with your child/children. It could manifest itself as anxiety, anger or some form of protest because they can’t do ‘normal’ things. Under the circumstances this is normal…even for adults! Please be assured when your children return to class, our staff will continue do an incredible job as usual. They will support each child at their point of need and get them back on track. We are very mindful of getting the balance right between work expectations and maintaining good mental health. We certainly want our children to continue to engage in remote learning and complete all of their tasks, however, it is more important that they return to us in good mental health. Please keep this in mind during the ‘ups & downs’ that many of you are currently experiencing. As always, please contact us if you have any questions or require support. I recently heard an educational expert say ‘ it’s not about the number of hours spent learning, but the quality and enthusiasm towards learning that will maintain future growth’. I think this is a really valid comment and one worth remembering. Students will again be asked to complete a return to school survey at some stage next week, this will also help us gauge individual student needs upon a return to school.

END OF TERM 3 REMOTE LEARNING MEETINGS With the end of Term 3 looming, class teachers will call you to discuss your child’s progress during this latest remote learning period. Class teachers in years 3-6 will contact you next week on either Wednesday 15th or Thursday 16th September. This now not possible for our Foundation to year 2 teachers who return to onsite learning from this Friday 10th September. Our junior teachers will attempt to contact parents over the next couple of days. Meetings will run for around 5-10 minutes, if you require more time to discuss any aspect of your child’s engagement in school, your class teacher will make arrangements to speak at an alternative time. Next Wednesday and Thursday class programs will remain in place but with slight modifications to allow for more independent learning, as teachers will be engaged in numerous (phone) meetings.

2021 NAPLAN STUDENT RESULTS NAPLAN results for our year 3 & 5 students have arrived at school. Student NAPLAN results will be uploaded to Compass next week and will be found under the ‘Report’ tab. If you wish to receive a hardcopy of the report after viewing it online please contact the office. NAPLAN tests are one aspect of our school’s assessment and reporting process, and do not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance. Your child’s teacher will have the best insight into your child’s educational progress. Along with other school assessment reports, NAPLAN reports can be used to discuss your child’s strengths and areas for improvement with their teacher. While NAPLAN results can be compared nationally between all students and over time, a student’s experience on the day of the test may affect their performance. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s NAPLAN results, you should discuss these with your child’s teacher. A NAPLAN FAQ sheet will be forwarded to all year 3 & 5 parents.

SUPERVISION (MONDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER) If you would like to request onsite supervision for any of the following days Monday 13th September - Friday 17th September please complete the Onsite Attendance form and return it to the office or email huntly.ps@education.vic.gov.au by 12.00noon Friday 10th September. Onsite attendance forms can be picked up from the office or are available from the school website HPS_On-site_attend.pdf (huntly-ps.vic.edu.au) Please adhere to the government guidelines regarding student supervision. If you need your child supported through After School Care please use the above email address to indicate the days of care your child requires.

Jason Lee, PRINCIPAL

WEEKLY STUDENT AWARDS

These awards reflect our school values of : Respect, Resilience, Community and Collaboration.

Congratulations to the following students, who will receive their Student Recognition Award in the mail this week.

FLA - Maximus S: for his dedication to completing his home learning everyday.

FM - Bailey B: for persisting with Remote and Flexible Learning and always trying his hardest to complete work

to the best of his ability.

1/2M - Hunter K: for the resilient and brave way he joined in on discussions during our Google Meets.

1/2C - Harvey F: for being an active member during remote learning and contributing his thoughts and ideas with

the class.

1/2H - Cameron S: for challenging himself with adding money together in mathematics.

3/4D - Frankie A: for being an active member of the Google Classroom and consistently submitting her online

tasks.

3/4LP - Jacob R: for putting his best effort into all of the online work and attending all our online meets.

3/4B - Lesley A: for applying feedback to her creative writing to improve the quality of her story.

5/6G - Lily G: for the commitment and dedication she has shown when completing all her online tasks.

5/6M - Keira K-M: for the effort she put into her incredibly creative adventure story.

5/6 OT - Alliera N: for her ongoing engagement and positive attitude during remote learning.

THANKFUL

THIS WEEK SOME OF OUR STAFF SHARED ON THE SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE WHAT THEY WERE “THANK FULL” FOR. WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR TODAY?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Families are reminded to continue to monitor the school Compass App to keep up to date with important information as it becomes available. If you have any issues accessing the Compass App please contact the school office. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

MANGO FUNDRAISER Delicious Mangoes

$25.00– per tray 7kg tray (approx. 15-20 mangos)

Direct from Queensland Farmer

Please see flyer attached to today’s newsletter.

FOODSHARE PROGRAM EVERY WEDNESDAY

The Food Share Program distributes excess food stock to families in need. Items will vary from week to week and include pantry items, fridge essentials, frozen goods, fruit and vegetables. This is open to our school families, every Wednesday in the school library. Parents will be notified on Compass and Facebook when delivery has been made. Covid regulations apply to enter, social distancing will be monitored and masks must be worn. Please bring your own bag to put goods in.

WILL BE OPEN DURING REMOTE LEARNING

ROAD TO FOUNDATION - POSTPONED

Our Road to Foundation Program for 2022 Foundation students was due to begin at start of term but was postponed due to lockdown. Despite lockdown ending we are not be able to begin the program until the current restrictions have eased. Families will be notified when this important program can commence.

GRADE 5/6 GRAMPIANS ADVENTURE CAMP 10TH TO 12TH NOVEMBER

The Grade 5/6 camp will now take place from Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th November in the Grampians where students will take part in an adventure camp.

The school is currently in communication with the camp venue to develop an itinerary and preparing information to share with Grade 5/6 families.

Please remember 5/6 Camp cost of $425.00 needs to be paid in full by Wednesday 15th September.

PLEASE NOTE: Change of Venue

and Date

12th September