Values Document:Bee—Sunday 6th October 1p.m until 5 p.m

School Council has decided to have a working bee on Sunday 6th October the day before

the students return to school on Monday 7th October. Hope you can come along and help.

A list of jobs and tools required was attached to the newsletter last week.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

The work is really coming along at a cracking pace, the outside of the veranda is almost completed, the old vinyl flooring has been lifted, the plaster on the inside of the new wall has been completed and the plumbing and electrical work roughed in. The painter has been organised, the colours chosen for the walls, ceiling and windows. The kitchen cabinets should be installed in a couple of weeks. The front of the old building will be cleaned up, the drinking taps placed at the side of the building, the water tanks removed and as much of the old pipes etc removed. The outside area of this historic school building will also be repainted, e.g. windows, doors, finials and eaves, The garden area of this project will see the development of an Italian feel garden,

espaliered fruit trees, olive trees, herbs, tubs with lemon and lime trees, pizza oven (with

money donated from Dr. and Mrs. Hudson). Thank goodness for the creativity of Susie

who can envisage what needs to be carried out in this area.

The focus for SWPBS this fortnight is: ‘I can put up my hand’

This is really important as not only does it show respect to the teacher and your

classmates but it also provides everyone in the class with a fair opportunity to

participate in group discussions. It shows others that you value what they have

to say and that you understand that everyone has the right to contribute to

discussions and provide responses without being spoken over.

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Be Kind

Be Safe

Be Your Best

16th June 2020

PYALONG PRIMARY SCHOOL Established 1878

10-14 Bourke Street, Pyalong, Victoria, 3521

Phone: 03 57 851 291 Mobile: 0438 851 291

email: pyalong.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.pyalongps.vic.edu.au

Lincoln 17th June Jayda 18th June Jayde 19th June Monty 20th June Teagan 21st June Justin 23rd June

Mr C Ayla

Miss Smith Teagan

Ms Stute Lilly H

Miss C Allie

For being her best with

great participation during remote learning and on

her return to school.

For her smooth transition

back into the classroom and putting in her best

effort.

For her outstanding efforts during remote learning

and her continued dedication to her learning

whilst at school.

For staying on top of her

reading during remote learning and practising her

comprehension skills.

Congratulations to the following students who were presented with their “Pupil of the

Week” awards at Fridays Assembly.

Principal: Jessica Bowen-Duarte

Teachers: Stephen Cadusch—Foundation/1 Narelle Smith & Michelle Gyton-Taylor—Grade 2/3, Erica Stute – Grade 3/4, Jessica Ciampi—Grade 5/6, Margaret Dickinson, —- Interven-

IMPORTANT REMINDERS Fri 26th June—Last Day Term 2

Finish at 2.30pm

Mon 13th July—First Day Term 3 f

NO LUNCH ORDERS DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19

SITUATION NO LUNCH ORDERS UNTIL

FURTHER NOTICE .

Mrs B School Wide Positive

Behaviour Award Eddie

For being such a kind and considerate

member of our school community

BE YOUR BEST

From the Principal: It has been so wonderful to have all of our students back with us at school. It fills me with joy to

hear their giggles and laughter ringing throughout the yard, something that I have missed

terribly. Students are really enjoying reconnecting in person with their teachers and friends and

have settled back in beautifully. I appreciate that for many parents there were mixed emotions.

Many were glad to hand the task of teaching back to the teachers. Many parents had also

expressed to me that they treasured the extended quality time that they had as a family and the

opportunity to gain a real insight into the way their child/children approached learning.

Jayde and Olivia, our School Captains, delivered their first assembly via WebEx last Friday. They

did the most amazing job, running the assembly with enthusiasm and confidence. They have

certainly become much more apt with the use of technology! They were also given the

opportunity to deliver The Acknowledgement of Country to the Principal network meeting which

demonstrated their outstanding public speaking skills. Well done girls!

Pick Up/Drop Off Arrangements

Thank you to all parents and carers for your care and consideration when dropping off and

collecting your children each day. Everyone has done an incredible job of arriving at their

designated time and leaving promptly which has ensured that the process has been smooth and

that there are enough carparks for everyone. This is also an important time to remind you to

please use the roundabout when collecting your children rather than reversing out as safety is

our top priority.

We appreciate it is difficult for you not to be in the school but please remember that we are only

just a phone call or email away.

Semester one reports:

Today parents and carers will be sent a letter explaining the report format and expectations for

semester one 2020. The Department of Education and Training has adjusted the expectations of

Student Reports for Semester 1 in recognition of the transition to remote and flexible learning

during Term 2. While our school has continued to deliver its teaching and learning program and

monitor the achievement and progress of each student, there have been some unprecedented

changes to our usual program. At Pyalong Primary School we know it is vital to involve students

and their parents/ carers in learning which includes providing reports on student learning. We will

provide a written report for the parent/carer of each student enrolled at the school for Semester

1 however, please note there are some changes from our usual Semester 1 reports which are out-

lined in the letter attached.

Prep 2021 Enrolments

We are currently accepting enrolments for Prep 2021. If you have a sibling due to start school

next year or if you know of any families that have a child starting school next year please let them

know that we are accepting enquiries and enrolments. Enrolment and enquiry information is

available on the school website. We are unable to provide on-site school tours at the moment

however but can take enquiries and let prospective families know when we are able to show you

around! Our school website address is https://www.pyalongps.vic.edu.au/

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EFT Payments EFT payments can be made to the following account Please quote your surname and brief description of what it is for, (eg: BASC) Pyalong Primary School BSB: 083644 Acc:t 51579 0937

Flexible and Remote Learning survey

We have had an excellent response to our remote learning survey for parents and carers and we

appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your honest and thoughtful feedback. Here is

some information collated so far:

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Return to onsite learning HEALTH AND HGIENE—key points include:

Regular hand washing supervised and encouraged by staff.

Sanitizer stations in each classroom.

Bubble taps are turned off—students MUST bring a water bottle from home. Increase cleaning schedule including spot cleaning throughout the school day

and thorough cleaning of the playground and equipment. Further information can be found in our new Pyalong Primary School Covid-19 Policy

located under policies on the school website

.

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Wishing everyone a wonderful week

In the F/1 class, students have settled into routines and

have been working very well. The students enjoy reading

to each other and helping each other improve. Here

several students can be seen reading with a partner.

Zara, Matilda, Spencer and

Amelia working on the Maths

Challenge

Before and After School Care will

operate as normal from 7.ooam—9.00am and 3.10pm to

6.00pm Booking please call,

Pyalong Primary School 57851291 or

BASC Co-ordinator. Tyler Agius 0402 610 031

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Breakfast Club Every Wednesday -Starting at

8.00am

Starting Wednesday 17th June Students are welcome to come for breakfast each Wednesday. Breakfast will be served in Miss C’s room/BASC room. Breakfast Club will be run by Andi

Ferraro. *Chaplaincy forms must be

returned for your child to attend

Mr C —Foundation Grade 1

Miss Smith & Mrs Taylor Grade 2/3

OLD TOWELS PLEASE Donations of Old towels

would be greatly appreciated.

Miss C—Grade 5/6

In Art last week,

students created an

optical illusion

artwork. Justin and

Isabelle both did a

beautiful job

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