Community Update #4.1 Return to onsite learning - the news we have all been waiting to hear !!

No doubt you will have heard the announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday.

We believe that with your support, we can safely welcome every student back onsite on the first day of Week 2.

We are thrilled to be welcoming ALL students (Prep - Year 6) back onsite on Monday 12 October. We can't wait !!!

We wanted to provide you with our details well in advance to give everyone a chance to prepare.

We are keen to ensure that Term 4 is the best term ever for all of our students !! We have included some extra event dates below for the whole community ( there are still more to come ). Along with this, there will be a surprise activity for all year levels every Friday. Of course, our Year 6 students have a number of special Year 6 events planned too. Once we can confirm modified end of year graduation plans with Father Leenus, we will share these with you too.

Below are the reviewed arrangements we are putting in place to ensure we maintain physical distancing especially at the start and finish of the school day. 

Please email principal@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions about these new arrangements.

Team Kids will work with us to ensure all students are accommodated at all times.

Staggered start and finish times based on family surnames

Based on our past experiences and your feedback, families to drop off and pick up at the same time. Therefore, the times below are based around the first initial of your child's surname.

All children will enter the grounds independently and proceed straight inside to their classrooms.

Parents and carers are reminded not to linger on the footpaths outside the school grounds to prevent congestion for other families especially around the entrance gates.

Children arriving via scooters and bikes can enter via the front gates ( Prep, Years 1 and 2) and the backyard gates ( Years 3, 4, 5 and 6) and proceed straight to the bicycle storage area.

Extra points to note:

• Children will need a drink bottle
• Hand sanitiser will be supplied, children can also bring their own
• Children will wear Summer uniform and MUST have their Summer school hat
• A reminder about sunscreen
• Lunch orders will recommence on Monday 12 October
• School loaned devices must be returned on Monday 12 October

Next week we will share further details once we receive the updated Term 4 Operating Guidelines from Catholic Education Melbourne.

Second Hand Uniform

The secondhand uniform shop is operating remotely. Please email heathcote.kellie@yahoo.com for enquiries stating the type and size of uniforms you are looking for.
Good quality secondhand uniforms, hats and bags are always gratefully received (no holes).  Please also email Kellie for drop off location. Items must not be dropped at school.

Term Dates

Beginning of Term 4                                October 5 (Flexible Learning at home P-6) Onsite supervision for children of permitted workers

Prep 2021 Parent's Orientation               October 6

Parent Teacher Meetings.                        October 8

Prep - Year 6 Return                                 October 12

Session 1 Prep 2021 Transition              October 13

Session 2 Prep 2021 Transition               October 20

Grand Final Holiday                                 October 23

Session 3 Prep 2021 Transition              October 27

BOOK DAY dress up and activities        October 28

Parish Education Board                          October 28

School Closure Day                                 November 20

Community Christmas Celebration        December 8

Modified Mini Market                               December 11