Covid Update #16 Back to school Key Points, Activity links & Message from Vance Joy !!

Dear wonderful St Pat's community,

It is Day 14 for most of us and we (children, staff and families)  are almost out of quarantine. It hasn't been easy but our resilience and community spirit has shone through. Each and every one of our children deserve a gold medal !!

Our hearts go out to our children and families in extended quarantine and we can't wait to see you online in our classrooms very soon. We all wish the affected members of our community a speedy and safe recovery.

One person who heard of our plight where he is currently residing in Barcelona has sent us a very special message. Thanks to the Ellis family (Maeve and Emily Year 4) and their Uncle Mark and best friend Caleb for organising this message. I am sure it will give all of you a much needed boost.

Go to this link to view the message

I have summarised key information for tomorrow's return and hopefully covered everything for you.

Again, if there is a query pertinent to you and your family, please send it through to me.

I wish to say a very special thank you to Liz Hills, Kerryn Oliver, the whole of my leadership team and all of our staff for their dedication to our school community during this challenging time.

I am blessed and proud to be part of such a caring and supportive community and a thoughtful and generous wider community who have helped to keep us all going in so many ways.

We look forward to welcoming your children back to school in the morning,

Stay safe and well,

Jenny Hawkins

Principal

Key Information for Entry to and Exit from school.

Please note: Due to the late start there will be NO lunch orders Friday 30 July. Lunch orders will resume Monday 2 August.

Team Kids will not be open before school Friday 30. It will resume after school and before and after school from Monday 2 August.

Before School Staggered Start Friday 30 July

The school will reopen to all children cleared by DH from 10am this Friday 30 July.

There is a staggered start for all children based on family surnames.

Front gate entry for the junior children ( Prep, Years 1 and 2)

Back gate entry for the senior children ( Years 3, 4, 5 and 6)

10:00 A - H

10:20 I - P

10:40 Q - Z

Parents are asked to remain outside the school gates.

Children will line up and remain within the cones at the front or back gates.

Staff will check children off from the official Department of Health clearance list.

Please understand that we are making every effort to open the school in a safe and orderly manner.

End of Day Pick Up

Teachers will walk all classes out to the playground.

Front Yard: Parents enter ( face masks ) when their child is ready in the front yard and exit immediately

through the church side gate.

Back Yard: Children exit as usual.

Monday 2 August ( a further update will come out about Monday on Friday afternoon)

Parents collecting children during the day for appointments

Parents will not be able to enter the school office. They must ring the office and arrange for their child

to come out and meet them at the front gate. 

Learning and Wellbeing for Families in Extended Quarantine

Our heart goes out to our families who have to remain in quarantine for a longer period.

We have plans in place to continue learning and wellbeing checks for your children commencing on Monday.

Please email principal@spmurrumbeena.catholic. com.au with the expected time for your children to return to school to help us with these plans.

Deep Clean 

I had a couple of questions around the deep cleaning of the school.

I can assure all families that the deep clean was actioned on Thursday 15 July as per our Covid Safe plan and the Infectious Cleaning Guidelines. You can read about the cleaning process in detail Here is the link

The cleaning service provider engaged by the school is required to commence the infectious clean as soon as possible, so that the school can be made operational again. Once an infectious clean has been completed, the cleaning service provider will need to inform the school in writing with a copy of the report provided to the CECV.

Bluegum Services Group recommended by DHHS gave the school a deep, pandemic clean on July 16.

All certificates, photos and documents were sent through to DHHS.

This evening our normal school cleaners are coming into the school to follow up and prepare the school for everyone to come onsite in the morning.

Glen Eira Council Links for today and tomorrow

Hi Jenny,

Below is the information for the last two days of St Patrick’s TV.

The attendance has really increased over the last few days. Thank you for sharing with the families.

Please forward the links to the families –

Thursday 29 July – 4pm

Sketch like a street artist

This introductory session will take you through easy to follow steps so you can start creating street art inspired sketches! Be introduced to different styles of art and works by famous artists to help inspire you own street style. Gather some paper, sharpen your pencils and join us online at this interactive session.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89550995710

Meeting ID: 895 5099 5710

 

              Friday 30 July – 3pm

              Playgroup VIC – Move it 4 kids

Comedy meets music, meets movement for this wonderful program. We welcome parents/ carers and children to enjoy this active musical comedy experience. Expect to be inspired, all while developing fine and gross motor skills, language skills and social skills.

              https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89554576009

Meeting ID: 895 5457 6009

Passcode: 585087

 

Friday 30 July – 4pm

GESAC Activity

What’s your favourite sport? Join Jack and Rachel from Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre

(GESAC) and get ready for a sports inspired workout. Bring along your brothers, sisters and

family. Wear your favourite sports outfit and get ready to have some fun and get moving.

We look forward to seeing you online.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81888172062

Meeting ID: 818 8817 2062

 

I am sure the children and families that are able to come out of quarantine are super excited.

Please let us know if there is anything we are able to do to support the families that may still have additional quarantine time.

I am sure you are also keen to get back to the school and see everyone back in the classrooms and playgrounds.

All the best

Eliza

 

 

Eliza Levi Children Services Officer