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Greenwich Public School Partnership and Opportunity Excellence and Success A Greenwich Road Campus: 72a Greenwich Road, Greenwich NSW 2065 T (02) 9436 3731 F (02) 9906 4120 A Kingslangley Road Campus: 32 Kingslangley Road, Greenwich NSW 2065 T (02) 9436 3217 F (02) 9906 6437 E: [email protected] W: www.greenwich-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 18 Term 2 Week 7 12 June 2020
Hi Parents, Carers and Friends of Greenwich Public School
We have had a lovely week! It is wonderful to hear the sound of children engaging in learning with their
teachers and reuniting with their peers. For the remainder of this term we will continue to focus on student
wellbeing, helping students to resettle into daily school routines and identifying next steps in teaching and
learning to ensure that all students continue to progress in their learning. We are very grateful for the
support our parent community have given in rebuilding familiar routines whilst continuing to follow our
return to full-time face-to-face learning protocols.
Latest Face-to-Face Learning Guidelines
Late yesterday afternoon all NSW Department of Education Principals received an email containing the
latest updates to our return to full-time face-to-face learning guidelines.
As a result of the updated health advice and relaxed restrictions, schools are able to recommence the
majority of school-based activities from either 15 June 2020 or the start of Term 3 (20 July 2020).
Attached to this newsletter is the document from our department of the updated guidelines for families.
A brief summary of the latest guidelines:
From Monday, 15 June the following will be permitted:
Choirs and performing arts at school within your school setting only (yippee from me!)
Incursions/external providers relating to curriculum
Some activities which involve students visiting other schools
Most community use activities
From Term 3, schools can resume the following:
All school sport and activities including competition aligned with current health advice
Inter-school student events and competitions
Incursions/external providers not already permitted involving external adult providers
SRE/SEE volunteers
Work experience for students
Physical distancing requirements remain for adults
Non-essential adults are still not permitted on school grounds or at school events – this includes
parents/carers and we have been instructed to continue to implement our current drop-off and pick-
up protocols.
Principal’s Message
Greenwich Public School Partnership and Opportunity Excellence and Success A Greenwich Road Campus: 72a Greenwich Road, Greenwich NSW 2065 T (02) 9436 3731 F (02) 9906 4120 A Kingslangley Road Campus: 32 Kingslangley Road, Greenwich NSW 2065 T (02) 9436 3217 F (02) 9906 6437 E: [email protected] W www.greenwich-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Semester 1 2020 Reporting to Parents
Parents and carers will receive their child’s Semester 1 report in week 10 this term. This report will be a
simplified version of the report you normally receive. Focus is on the learning that has taken place so far
this year and include student’s progress and next steps to learning in English and mathematics.
The NSW Department of Education have given schools until the end of week 6 next term to provide parents
and carers with a written report about students’ learning in Semester 1. We have made the decision to
provide this report at the end of this term and teachers are busy assessing, collating data and writing
relevant comments for this modified report.
Parent/Carer/Teacher Interviews
Parent/Carer/Teacher interviews have been scheduled in Term 3, from 3 August to 7 August. The interview
is to provide parents with the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress with their classroom teacher.
Further information regarding booking an interview will be provided closer to the date.
Greenwich PS Upgrade video
Every NSW Department of Education school that has undergone a new build is provided with a department
created and approved video showcasing highlights of the finished product.
Our school’s video has been released. Here’s the YouTube link (one small tip – I had trouble playing it in
Google Chrome, no problem through Internet Explorer)
https://youtu.be/P5jL1dyYCUw
We look forward to a time next semester when we can hold an official opening to both our beautiful new
builds and enjoy the spaces with our community face-to-face.
Jenni Bittar
Principal (Relieving)
Greenwich PS 3-6 Cross Country - Friday 26 June (weather permitting)
Greenwich Public School will host a 3-6 Cross Country Carnival during school
hours on Friday 26 June at Bob Campbell Oval (weather permitting). Due to
COVID-19, all official Zone, Regional and State Cross Country Carnivals have
been suspended, however, this carnival will determine the school champions in
the Junior and Senior categories. Students will race in these categories,
however ribbons will be awarded to students in each of the 8/9, 10, 11 and 12/13
Years age groups. This will be a closed event as parents are not yet able to attend school events due to
COVID-19 restrictions.
Students should come to school on the day wearing their full sports uniform and ensure that they bring
with them a hat, recess and plenty of fluids. Lunch orders will be available on the day as the events will
take place after the first break. Students will walk to and from Bob Campbell Oval by foot, returning back
to school before the end of the day.
Students in Year 2 who turn 8 this year and are COMPETITIVE long distance runners can apply to be
included in the Junior events. Please email [email protected] no later than Friday 19
June if you would like for your child to be considered.
Amelia Rutherford
Sport Coordinator
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3-6 'Zoom' Assembly
This past Wednesday, we, the Student Leadership Team, hosted our first assembly on 'Zoom' since COVID-19. The task was challenging with a lot of hurdles to overcome, but we believe that the outcome was extremely positive. All classes participated in riddles and earned points for their class. Merit and Silver Awards were also handed out. Overall it was a really fun and exciting experience. We really enjoyed this assembly and hope the students in Years 3-6 did too!
Student Leadership Team 2020 Awards Stage 2 & Stage 3 Bronze Awards
Merit Awards
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DIM Update - Term 2, Week 7
Just Keep Playing!
Dear Parents & Students,
We are counting down the days until we get to see everyone's smiling faces again, and we just can't wait
to get back on-site and teaching in schools. We're currently in discussions with all of our schools, and we
promise to let you know as soon as we get the green light to get started face-to-face again!
In the meantime, we're busy making preparations so that we can return to schools in a safe way. We want
to make sure that all of our students are feeling confident and happy to get playing again, and there are
some important things you can do right now to help ease yourself back into the swing of things.
Just Keep Playing!
If you haven't picked up your instrument in a while, now is a great time to start - it will make your
transition back into face to face lessons so much easier.
You'll need to remind your brain and your fingers to communicate again - and this can be tricky,
but if you get back into a simple routine now, you'll have plenty of time to get back into it - be patient
with yourself and start slow!
It's not too late to join DIM Connect. If you'd like to join in the online zoom fun with other DIM
students, get in touch and we can help get you sorted.
Some upcoming DIM Changes...
Due to the effects of corona, we have had to change some of our business practices in order to reduce
the financial risk taken on by our business. These changes will be in place from term 3, so that we can
confidently continue delivering music lessons in schools
Pre-payment of all fees is now required
Invoices will be distributed at the end of each school term, to be paid before the start of the next
term.
DIM Office Now Open:
We are excited to be back at the DIM office. Our admin staff have been busy working from home over the
past few months, but we are now all back on the phones and ready to take your calls!
Monday - Friday (9.30am - 4.00pm)
Instrument returns & repairs by appointment only (please call/email prior to arrange a day/time)
Covid-safe guidelines will be in place, including the quarantine of returned instruments (this means
a 2 week delay in the processing of these instruments)
We're back in the DIM office now, so give us a call if you need any help at all!
Just Keep Playing!
The DIM Team
9662 2211
directionsinmusic.com.au
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ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS – BUY NOW
Now that restrictions are lifting, it’s a perfect time to support our local businesses and get out and about.
Greenwich Public School P &C does fund raising through Entertainment Membership. To purchase your
membership click on the following link CLICK HERE TO ORDER Stay safe.
DIARY DATES
Term 2 2020
WEEK 8
Wednesday 17 June
Maths Olympiad 3 (5/6AR)
WEEK 9
Monday 22 June
Issue 4 Book Club orders due
Wednesday 24 June
P & C Meeting
Friday 26 June
2021 Year 5 OC applications close
WEEK 10
Friday 3 July
Last day of Term 2
HARDCOPY NOTES SENT HOME
Nil
SURVEYS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Nil
EMAIL ATTACHMENTS SENT HOME
THIS WEEK
Face-to-face learning – Guide for
parents and carers
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