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Newsletter Term 1 Week 8
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Metford Public School 13 Melaleuca Drive, Metford 2323 Ph: 4933 2655
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for your support in maintaining handwashing with our children and
promptly dropping and picking up students. Many families are picking up from the
Schanck Street gate. That area needs to be free from cars so that pick up can as easy
and quick as possible. No cars can park on this area. Thanks for your help with this.
We are looking forward to Harmony Day and will miss parents but will post photos of
our orange clothing and our Book Fair!
Principals Lunch
Week 8 was for showing ‘respect by listening respectfully. Congratulations- Ofa,
Beau, Armani, Charlie, Oliver, Dotti, Jaxon and Allira.
Commitment, Respect and
Responsibility
With Honour and Pride
Term 1 2020
Wednesday 18th March
Book Fair
Thursday 19th March
Book club due
Harmony Day
Book Fair
Thursday 9th April
Easter Hat Parade
Last Day of Term 1
Term 2 2020
Monday 27th April
Staff Return
Tuesday 28th April
Students Return
18th March 2020
Thought of week
If you ask me what I came
into this life to do,
I will tell you: I came to live
out loud.
Emile Zola
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Coronavirus (COVID -19)
How you can support your child
It is perfectly normal for children to have questions about events that are covered in the media, such as the
information currently being distributed about COVID-19. Children look to the significant adults in their lives for
guidance on how to manage their reactions and you can help your child by remaining calm and reassuring them. There is a
common misunderstanding that talking with your child about a topic such as COVID-19 may increase their anxiety. This is not
the case. It is important to listen to your child and answer their questions as honestly as possible and correct any misunder-
standings. This will help them feel
informed and understand what is happening. Keeping up to date with the facts from reliable sources will help keep
conversations calm, considered, and constructive. Provide information in words that are appropriate to the age of your child.
Children can be distressed by hearing repeated stories so monitor how much your child is being exposed to
television and social media and encourage them to talk to you about what they are seeing and hearing.
Some practical advice
Some practical advice for your child includes reminding them to cover their nose and mouth when they cough or sneeze
(coughing into their elbow is a useful strategy), keep their hands clean by washing them regularly with soap and water, and
avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth
before washing their hands. These are easy habits for children to adopt, and should help them feel as though they're able to
exert some control over their circumstances. If your child must stay at home, it is important for your child to maintain a healthy
lifestyle including proper diet, sleep, and social contact at home and by email and phone with family and friends
Communication is important
• read any information sent home by the school.
• contact the school if your child becomes unwell.
Where to get help
Contact the school if you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing to discuss the most appropriate support. Support is also
available through a number of agencies and
community organisations. Parents and carers can:
• call the National Coronavirus Health Information line (1800 020 080)
• review the NSW Health COVID-19 website for the latest information and advice
• obtain help and information from the local General
Practitioner or Community Health Centre
If you would like additional support, the following services are available
• The school counselling service
• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 – kidshelpline.com.au
• Headspace – 1800 650 890 – eheadspace.org.au
• Parent Helpline – 1300 1300 52
• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
• Lifeline – 13 11 14
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EOI - Canteen Supervisor – Metford Public School
Expressions of interest are invited from interested parties for an opportunity in the position of temporary
Canteen Supervisor from 27th April 2020 to 25th September 2020 (with the possibility of an extension).
The position will be located at:
Metford Public School, 13 Melaleuca Drive, Metford, NSW, 2323
The position manages the day-to-day operations of a school canteen, including the supervision and
rostering of voluntary workers. An expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than 2 A4
pages in length should be submitted to Ley Wighton, Relieving Principal, by email at
[email protected] by 5pm on Friday 27th March 2020.
Statement of duties:
-Liaise with the relevant stakeholders regarding menus and any proposed amendments to processes
-Consolidate and submit daily takings for review and processing in accordance with school procedures
and provide information/records to assist the Principal/canteen committee to prepare financial
statements and to assess canteen performance
-Manage cleaning routines to ensure that food storage and preparation areas are clean, hygienic and
compliant with food handling legislation/standards; ensure that food preparation equipment is cleaned
and maintained in accordance with safe work standards and safe food handling standards
-Receive and check all ordered supplies and invoices/delivery dockets, ensuring that school procedures
are followed
-Assist the principal or delegate with periodic stock take tasks relating to food, supplies and equipment on
hand
-Undertake daily tasks with volunteer workers, and ensure that timeframes and basic work processes are
clearly communicated; provide on-the-job training as required
Selection criteria:
-Relevant experience that demonstrates your competence in the statement of duties above.
Knowledge of the Healthy School Canteen policy.
-Essential requirements
-Valid Working with Children’s Check clearance
One of the referees listed must be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor for non-school-based
staff or appropriate referee. Expressions of interest must not exceed 2 A4 pages and require the
signature of the applicant’s current principal or supervisor if applicable.
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Term 1 2020 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Every Week Drum Corp
9am Yrs 3-6
9.30am Yrs 1-2
Assembly in Hall
2pm
Student Banking
Canteen Open
Sports Day
Canteen Open
Week 8
16th-20th Mar
Canteen Open
Book fair
Book Fair
Canteen Open
Book club due
Book Fair
Canteen Open
Week 9
23rd-27th Mar
Canteen Open Canteen Open Canteen Open
Week 10
30th– 3rd April
Canteen Open Canteen Open Canteen Open
Week 11
6th –10th April
Canteen Open Canteen Open
Easter Hat Parade
Good Friday
Notice from CommBank School Banking
The health, safety and wellbeing of our
communities and our people is our first
priority. Due to the rapidly developing
situation with coronavirus, School Banking
has been temporarily paused from 20 March
2020 until the start of Term 2. Please don’t
bring your deposit book with your weekly
banking into school and we will notify you
when banking will
recommence.
