Gisborne Primary School

30th July 2020 No. 21

CHALK TALK

Diary Dates

2020

TERM THREE:

JULY 2020

*27—31 July Yr 1-4 Writing Workshops

AUG 2020 *Tue 11th Aug Yr 6 Swimming *Thur 13th Aug Yr 4 Swimming *Tue Aug 18th Yr 6 Swimming *Thu Aug 20th Yr 4 Swimming *Tue Aug 25th Yr 6 Swimming *Wed 26th Aug School Council Online Mtg *Thur Aug 27th Yr 4 Swimming

SEPT 2020 *Tue 1st Sept Yr 6 Swimming *Thur 3rd Sept Yr 4 Swimming *Tue 8th Sept Yr 6 Swimming *Thur 10th Sept Yr 4 Swimming *Fri 18th Sept Last day Term 3. 2.30pm finish / pick up

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear families

1) Building Project We have exciting news regarding our building project. At the start-up meeting yesterday with Maddison Architects and Newton Manor Constructions we have been given some dates for the various stages of the project. From next week fencing will go up at the front of the school to start erecting the new playground. This extends from the current front main gate along the west end of the Fisher St fence and adjoins the passive play/sandpit space on the corner of Fisher and Prince St. Therefore we will lose access to the front main gate from next week. The school’s new main entry after the building project is completed will be in Prince St.

Please note the following:

>Before and after school pick-up - Year 1-6 students who usually access the main gate on Fisher St should use the gate further along near the sandpit and walk up the stairs and through to the Year 1/3 classrooms’ courtyard to access their classrooms.

>If your child is late: Please do not access the school grounds. Call the office upon arrival to tell us why your child is late. Your child can then walk independently from the gate closest to their classroom into class unless support is required. Please encourage your child/ren to be independent where possible. If assistance is needed a staff member will come and meet you. The main Fisher St gate is no longer available due to building works. (Prince St will be the school’s new main entry after the building project is completed)

See the page in this newsletter for procedures for picking up early, collecting an unwell child etc. The Prince St gate will be used in all instances.

You will be aware that there is currently a known case of COVID 19 in the Gisborne community. At Gisborne Primary School we want to assure you that we are following all the guidelines from the Department of Education and Training and from the Department of Health Human Services which include thorough hygiene practices and routines for staff and students, appropriate physical distancing is enforced for staff while at school and staff and parents coming to the school from Metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire adhere to the wearing of face masks and students from these locations have their temperature checked each morning and that staff and students who are unwell remain at home.

2) Information today extends the wearing of masks for all adults from Monday in regional Victoria. Primary School aged children do not need to wear masks to school.

For further information please see the links to the DET website https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/Pages/coronavirus-advice-parents.aspx or contact the DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800338663, Monday to Friday during regular business hours.

I want to reassure you that our school is a safe place for students and we look forward to seeing all students in their classes at Gisborne Primary School. Best wishes Julie Soutter

PLEASE OBSERVE PHYSICAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS AT DROP OFF & PICKUP

MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Caring Hearts, Caring Minds, Caring Actions Before and After school Yard duty

You may have noticed that leadership have changed the areas that

they cover before and after school. It’s been a great opportunity to

greet different students and families during this time. It has been

pleasing to see the amount of families that have been supportive of

the school drop and pick up routines with parents following the

request of ‘kiss and drop’ process at each drop off point. Please

continue to do this and follow the quick pick up routines after school

to ensure parking spaces for other families are available and no

congregation between adults occurs. It is important that you follow

the 1.5m distance between yourself and others and once your

children have come to you, you head home. We appreciate your support with this – thank

you.

Values – Respect

Our teachers and students have been focusing on our school values

and strategies to support our students with conflict in the yard with

our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program.

Some key points with Respect are: >Think of others when they are learning

>Consider others feelings during learning time and in social situations

>Be courteous and kind to others

Prep tours and enrolments

Unfortunately, we are having to cancel school tours for 2021 students. We are doing this each

week based on the situation at the time. We are hoping to hold these, however, at the

moment, with the current situation, it is uncertain as to when or if these can occur. We

understand this can be challenging for families making decisions about schooling for their

child/ren and we appreciate your understanding. Please look at our website and the virtual

tour that you can view.

We are encouraging families to send through their enrolment forms and relevant documents

via the school email at gisborneps@education.vic.gov.au. If you require additional

information, please contact our staff in the school office.

Wellbeing Support

We know that this time in our community can be challenging for some. Please know that our

staff are amazing at what they do and work really hard to keep school life as normal as

possible for your child/ren. If a child requires additional support for any reason, please

remember that we have our wellbeing officer, Alannah Jansz available who works with

students in a short term capacity.

Have a lovely weekend.

Take care.

Regards, Lisa Maxwell

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ

UPDATED INFORMATION DUE TO UPCOMING BUILDING WORKS

NO FAMILY / CARER ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL GROUNDS

As you know, access by families / carers to the school is currently not permitted due to COVID and the Dept. of Education guidelines. This includes accessing the school grounds in general, going directly to classrooms and the administration / office building (entry door now locked). If you need to contact the school, please phone 5428 2022. We will give you instructions from there.

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The main Fisher St gate will NO LONGER be available due to the building works.

We will now be using the Prince St gate as the main gate in the following circumstances:

>IF YOUR CHILD IS LATE – please do not access the school grounds. Call the office upon arrival to tell us why your child is late. Your child can then walk independently to class from the gate closest to their classroom unless support is required. Please encourage your child/ren to be independent where possible. If assistance is needed a staff member will come and meet you at the Prince St gate. (The main Fisher St gate will NO LONGER be available due to building works).

>YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO BE PICKED UP EARLY – please call the office and tell us what time you need to pick up your child (advance notice is helpful). We will call your child to the office at the pick-up time. When you arrive at the Prince St gate, call the office again. We will send your child out to Prince St for pick up. We will observe them walking to the Prince St gate to meet you. This is where children will walk to in all instances.

>YOUR CHILD IS IN THE SICK BAY AND NEEDS TO BE PICKED UP - upon arrival please call the office. We will send your child out for pick up. Please park near the Prince St gate. This is where children will walk to in all instances. We will observe them walking to meet you. If your child is too sick for this to occur, alternative arrangements will be communicated.

>YOUR CHILD HAS LEFT SOMETHING AT HOME & YOU WISH TO DROP IT OFF - firstly, determine if this is really necessary. In many cases your child can get through the day without some items. This also teaches them responsibility. If it is necessary (e.g. food or drink bottle), upon arrival please phone the office. You will receive further instructions from there.

>YOUR CHILDREN ARE IN OUT OF SCHOOL CARE (SCHOOLS OUT) - you can access the school to pick up your children. Upon arrival, go directly from your entry point to the gym. Upon exit, go directly from the gym to your exit point. Follow the Schools Out procedures for families upon arrival and exit where applicable. If you are sick, do not enter the school grounds. Contact Schools Out for alternative instructions.

>ANY OTHER REASONS – please do not access the school grounds. Phone the office 5428 2022 and further instructions will be communicated.

Congratulations to the following students who received the Student of the Week Award at the end of Term 2

PA — Isaac C PA — Noah H PB — Georgia H PB — Millie B PC — Paisley M PC — Raphael C PC — Jack S PD — Sophie D PE — Amelia B 1A — Peyton M 1B — Oscar G 1C — Livinia C 1C — Molly B

2B — Isabella G 2B — Xavier G 2C — Lily D 2D — Fred B 3B — Lorelei S 3C — Oliva M 4A — Oakley M 4C — Olivia M 4C — Justice P 4C — Fatemah A 5C — Toby H 6A — Kasey P 6A — Giselle G

PRINCIPAL AWARDS GIVEN OUT IN LAST 2 WEEKS:

Congratulations to the following Year One students who received the Principal Award for taking responsibility for looking after our playgrounds:

>Summer D >Emma F >Eva M >Keltie M >Victoria K

Congratulations on your great work. Thank you!

HELLO FROM ITALY…….. ALMOST……. Italian has continued this term for the preps and each other year level will build their language around ‘All about me’. Starting from this week all students will create a book about themselves and can present their book in the form of an oral presentation, record it on seesaw or read the book to a partner. The work is designed to be differentiated so that students with more language are encouraged to demonstrate this in their presentation. Week 3 >Years 1-3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN4Comqkvf4 >Years 4-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN2jxf1TT5s I am thirty eight years old = Ho trentotto anni Extension : I am thirty eight years old. My birthday is May eight. Ho trentotto anni.

Il mio compleanno e maggio otto

ENJOY! FRUIRE!

YEAR 6 STUDENTS—reporters at LARGE This week the students interviewed Mr McCall our Grade 6B Teacher

Mr McCall - Come on DOWN

Favourite pet or animal: Cats – they’re fascinating, funny and loving. Kids: 402 – that’s how many students I have taught in my 16 years at Gisborne Primary School. It took me a while to work that out! Oh, and no kids of my own Where did you grow up: Thomastown for my first two years, then Melton South for seven years and Melton for the past 29 years. Who’s your favourite celebrity and why: Don’t have one, but I was once seated next to a famous singer (whose music I like) on a flight from Sydney to Melbourne, and didn’t realise who she was until after we had chatted for about half an hour and I asked what the name of her band was! In your opinion, what is your favourite thing about teachers: That they are often the second most important people in a child’s life after their parents. I had awesome teachers at school and I hope they know how much I appreciate them. Favourite sport and why: I have three equal favourite sports – soccer, football and cricket. Soccer for the excitement and skill as both player and coach, football for being a spectacle and unique to Australia, and cricket for its patience, tactics and eccentric elements. Hobbies: Sport, listening to music, following the news, cooking/eating, sleeping in and spending time with family/friends. Favourite food: Chocolate is life. In moderation, of course! If you won $1 million, what would you do or buy with it: Invest enough in shares, property, bonds and cash to last me for life and buy me time, which is more precious than money; donate to worthy causes that improve people’s lives; and spend the rest on experiences such as travelling around the world. If you could move to anywhere other than Australia, where would you go and why: I have visited the United Kingdom and Ireland three times and love it over there. Otherwise, I’d keep it simple and pick an English-speaking country near the top of the United Nations Human Development Index, which is like a league ladder of the best places to live – I think I’d be happiest in either Canada or New Zealand.

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