Respect & Care Responsibility Inclusion, Tolerance & Understanding Excellence Dear parents, grandparents and friends,

Assembly

Our students continue to enjoy the virtual assemblies on Webex events each week. We will continue to hold

assemblies in this way for the rest of the term. Students at school will watch the assembly on the screens in the

classroom, while students at home (and parents) can view remotely.

Today the staff shared another video, to reassure our students (in the words of Bob Marley) that ‘Every little

thing is gonna be alright.” We are all looking forward to seeing our students again!

Return to school process

As you are aware, we are entering a transition period where we will finally have all students back on site

by 9th June. Just a reminder to families that next Monday, 25th June will be a day for staff preparation and

organisation. NO students will be required to be learning next Monday.

There will be no onsite supervision for students on Monday.

School will have some different processes, and you will have received more detail rgarding these pro-

cesses via email.

Some changes students will notice at school include regular hand sanitising throughout the day and minimising of resource shar-

ing. Students will be able to play on the playground and use sports equipment.

Increased and enhanced cleaning will occur throughout the day, particularly to high touch areas.

We will not have lunch orders or sharing of food such as birthday cakes for the rest of this term and will reassess then.

We will be unable to have parent volunteers helping us in the school for a while, which we are very sad about! We are commit-

ted to having as few adults (who are not staff members) on site and in the buildings as possible. Thanks for your understanding!

While you’ve been at home..........

Some exciting things have taken place around the school while the students have been at home. Firstly, our oval is looking love-

ly and green! It will be great to have a green place for students to run and play!

Secondly, the classrooms in the 1/2 and 2/3 classrooms have been recarpeted. What a difference this has made. The rooms are ready for our return! Here are some before and after photos:

Building Program

We have been working with the Victorian Schools Building Authority towards making our school inclu-

sive to all students regardless of abilities. This week the contractor, Johns Lyng Group, has been ap-

pointed to carry out the building works. This will begin soon, and take place until approximately mid

term 3. The works include modifications to several rooms and doorways, ramp to the artroom, a new

ramp to the large playground and wet pour rubber to both playgrounds. Several smaller modifications

will be made to areas on the asphalt. These works will make our school more accessible to people of all

ages and abilities. We have been advised that the works will be done in stages to minimise disruption. We will let you know

more as we find out details.

Ballarat Primary School (Dana St)

Newsletter ~ 18th May to 22nd May 2020

Term 2 ~ Week 6

401 Dana St, Ballarat. Phone 53321 301 email: ballarat.ps.dana@edumail.vic.gov.au

7 silver certificates this week!

Congratulations to all the students pictured here for achieving a silver certificate.

Reports

This semester, reports will look different to usual. Given the very unusual semester we have experienced, the re-

ports will be modified to reflect this. We will be sending home more details next week regarding reports. Teachers

will continue to assess as they teach over the transition period. For those students in grades 3-6, some more formal

assessments will be included in the learning packs over the next two weeks.

Pupil-free learning day

Our school council has approved a student-free professional learning day for staff on the last day of term 2, Friday 26th June.

We were forced to cancel our previous day with Numeracy consultant, Andrea Hillbrick earlier this term. We still need to do

this important professional learning in order to springboard our teaching of Numeracy into term 3. Thanks for your understand-

ing. The term will finish for all students on Thursday 25th June and begin on Tuesday 14th July.

Enrolments

Our prep enrolments for 2021 are filling. If you are intending to enrol a child in prep next year, please

download and complete and return the enrolment forms on our website. Alternatively, please contact us at

school. We are preparing to send offers of places to students other than siblings and those in our zone.

Natalie Toohey

Principal

Congratulations Rohan on a Gold and Silver certificate

this week!

Australian Guild of Music Education Certificates- Piano exams

This week we have received certificates of achievement for our students for their

last piano exams. Mrs Cox was very proud to send these to us!

Alice, Millie, Pippa, Neve and Charles all received an Outstanding achievement in

level 1 piano exams.

Pippa also received Outstanding achievement in preparatory level piano exams

Congratulations to these students!

Extracurricular music lessons will continue to take place remotely for the rest of this term.

00K ~ SOPHIA

For constantly trying her best with remote learning. Sophia, your growth mindset and willingness to learn has been inspiring. You are always attending meetings with your hand up and giving it your best. We are very proud of you. Keep up the great work!

01B ~ KIKO

For displaying a growth mindset and having a ‘Red Hot Go’ at all set tasks, during remote schooling. Kiko, you have engaged in our small group sessions and you have worked hard on your writing skills. Star effort!

01S ~ SANTOS

Aiming high! It has been an absolute delight to see you continue to challenge yourself each day during your remote learning. You have shown grit by accepting new challenges and putting your best effort into each task. Well done!!

1/2D ~ SUMMER

For having an unbelievable work ethic during remote learning. You have shown EXCELLENCE within each of your activities and have given everything a ‘red hot go’. You should be super proud of yourself, Summer!

1/2K ~ TOBY

For working enthusiastically on all home learning. Toby, you have wowed me away with your dedication to all areas that you have completed. Superstar!

2/3S ~ ASTRID

For blowing me away every single day with the quality of work you submit to your portfolio. You not only give everything a red hot go, but you also put so much effort into your presentation. Your information report writing and your visualising tasks have been outstanding, showing true excellence and attention to detail. Keep it up, Astrid, you’re totally rocking it!

3/4A ~ CHANDRA

For having a positive attitude towards all learning tasks during remote learning. You come to all class meet-ings with a big smile and attend focus group meetings with a growth mindset. I have enjoyed viewing your quality portfolio pieces each day. Keep up the great work, Chandra!

3/4K ~ SCARLETT

For the growth mindset you show in all of your learning tasks. It is so wonderful to see you challenge yourself and embrace new learning. You should be really proud of the attitude you have and the high quality work you produce. This week, your work with decimals was outstanding.

5/6E ~ GODWILL

For demonstrating exceptional resilience and persistence everyday to complete all of his learning tasks at an unbelievably high standard. He is consistently striving for excellence, which has been evident in each of his portfolio pieces and challenging himself to go above and beyond what is required. I was so impressed with his completion of a three-part series for his Cold Write Narrative. What a superstar!

5/6K ~ ANWIN

For using growth mindset when faced with a challenge in maths and striving for best efforts in all your learning. You rock, Anwin.

5/6K ~ ZOE

For showing excellence in all your learning tasks. You have a wonderful growth mindset, Zoe, and tackle all learning with a ‘red hot go’ attitude. You rock!

5/6S ~ WILLIAM

For continuously committing to each and every focus group. William, I have been super impressed with you always continuing to challenge yourself in mathematics. You consistently go above! Keep up the great work, champion!

The teachers are very impressed with the work they have

received on Dojo this week. Well Done everyone!

Student learning that made the teachers go

WOW!

Dates:

Learning Free Day for all students/ no onsite school supervision ~ Monday May 25th

Grade Prep ~ 2 students return to school ~ Tuesday May 26th

Grade 6 transition forms due back at school– May 29th

(The date has been delayed due to the current situation)

Grade 3 ~ 6 students return to school ~ Tuesday June 9th

Students reports go home ~ Tuesday June 23rd

Last day of Term 2 for students ~ Thursday June 25th (3.20pm/3.30pm)

All families should have received a letter yesterday regarding updated

curriculum levies for 2020. Please contact the school if you did not

receive this letter.

*!Kelly Sports is Back!*

Shortened 5 week after-school program

WHEN: Tuesdays (Starting Tuesday 26th May, Concluding Tuesday 23rd June)

TIME: 3:35pm - 5:05pm

WHAT: Crazy Games! (Basically any spor ts/games the kids want to play - Let's just get active!)

WHO: Boys & Girls, Prep to Grade 4 (Grade 3-4s can join for last 3 weeks of term)

WHERE: Dana St PS - Basketball Court or Oval (no inside sessions)

NOTE: Max of 10 students allowed (for all our new COVID-19 Rules please see our website)

PICK-UP: Please park at the Dawson St Gate and stay in your car, we will bring the kids to you :)

COST: $99 for the 5 week program

ENROL: Online at www.kellysports.com.au/greater-ballarat

QUERIES: Call Dom on 0417 967 621

First Aid Training

This week, our staff took an opportunity to update

our first aid training and CPR. While physically distancing, we were able to practice our skills and have refreshed our certificates. We strive to have all

staff first aid trained to enhance the health and well-being of our students.

Grade 6 to Year 7 Transition Information:

Please return your form to the office by the 26th May.

All grade 6 students are required to submit the form back to school, even if they are attending a private school.

If you have any questions regarding the transition form please contact Melissa in the office.

Thank you.