From the Principal

Welcome to Term 4. It was a marvelous feeling standing at the school gate on Monday morning greeting our excited and happy students as they finally returned to school. We look forward to welcoming back the students in Years 8 - 10 on 26 October and finally having our whole school community together again.

We were disappointed to have to cancel the scheduled school photos yet again. But the good news is that the school photographer will be able to use the photos taken at the start of the year to create class photos and individual student portraits. Information on how to purchase these photos on-line will be sent home soon.

Last week we were thrilled to receive the news that Senior School Art teacher Mrs Brittany Scott has delivered her baby boy. Baby Jagger George Noel Manga was born on Wednesday, 7 October 2020. Mum and baby are doing well and happily settling in at home with dad Ben and big brother Kingston.

The staff Chapel Service at the start of Term 4 focused on the importance of hope. The birth of a baby is an expression of hope for the future. The feeling of spring in the air, with its promise of regrowth, renewal and replenishment, also brings hope for a better future. As our children return to school, babies are born and Spring offers us its promise of sunshine, fertility and fruitfulness, we can begin to look to the future with some hope.

The Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) Parent Website has again provided some useful reading for parents as children return to school. I recommend the following articles to you;

Leaving the Bubble, Take Two

The return to the classroom is a big relief, but many students will need support. Peter Hanlon talks to the experts about how parents can help kids make the adjustment. Published 6 October 2020

https://theparentswebsite.com.au/leaving-the-bubble-take-two/

How to get your child’s learning mojo back after this ‘year of fear’

Andrew Fuller, a leading adolescent psychologist, provides his insights and ideas to help reignite our children's passion for learning.

https://theparentswebsite.com.au/andrew-fuller-webinar-how-to-get-your-childs-learning-mojo-back/

The wellbeing of students, parents and staff is our main priority as we continue to negotiate these isolating and stressful times. Please reach out if you need help.

All hours support lines;

Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service 1800 512 348
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
MensLine 1300 789 99 78
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Stay safe, stay well.

Mrs Fiona Williams

Principal

From the Principal

The Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) Parent Website has again provided some useful reading for parents as children return to school. I recommend the following articles to you;

Leaving the Bubble, Take Two

The return to the classroom is a big relief, but many students will need support. Peter Hanlon talks to the experts about how parents can help kids make the adjustment. Published 6 October 2020

How to get your child’s learning mojo back after this ‘year of fear’

Andrew Fuller, a leading adolescent psychologist, provides his insights and ideas to help reignite our children's passion for learning.

The wellbeing of students, parents and staff is our main priority as we continue to negotiate these isolating and stressful times. Please reach out if you need help.

All hours support lines;

Lifeline 13 11 14

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service 1800 512 348

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

MensLine 1300 789 99 78

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Stay safe, stay well.

Mrs Fiona Williams

Principal

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