As the colder weather sets in, we expect to see a higher number of staff away at times due to seasonal illness and COVID-19. To ensure that we continue to provide all students with quality learning with minimal disruption, we may be implementing temporary changes to our learning programs.  If required, some classes may be combined for short periods of time. We may also deliver student self-directed learning onsite using either online modules such as Google classroom or hard copy resources. The school may also take the opportunity to temporarily modify timetables or work with external providers to deliver some programs. There may also be a need to postpone excursions and other extra-curricular activities until there is enough staff to support them.

Every school will implement these measures differently and has the flexibility to make choices that best meet the needs of their school community.  If changes are required at our school at any time, we will write to you to let you know. We will also ensure we keep you up to date on how long we expect any changes to be in place. As always, we remain committed to providing our students with high quality learning experiences in a safe and welcoming school environment.Thank you for your understanding.  Staying COVID Smart at school  To help minimise the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses in our school please remember the following:

• Students who are COVID-19 positive or displaying symptoms (including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever) should test and must not attend school while unwell.
• If your student is COVID-positive let us know.
• Practise good hand and respiratory hygiene.
• Keep up to date with vaccinations.

You can access free rapid antigen tests from the front office. Nasal and saliva tests are available. For the latest COVID-19 advice please visit the ACT’s COVID-19 website.

Each September, families are invited to complete a 'School Satisfaction Survey', which is a formal assessment about the experiences that school communities have with ACT Public Schools. Last year, we were thrilled with the positive feedback that we received from families and the school community. In the interest of keeping up momentum and ensuring we are continuing on the right track, we are inviting families to complete a short, "temperature check" survey about the learning that happens in our school.

Link to survey: https://forms.gle/k6bdaTkhvq6s52oF7

We ask that families complete this survey in by Wednesday 7 June. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. The final question is an opportunity for you to elaborate on your responses, or to provide any other feedback. All responses are anonymous.

We thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback. 

Paula Kinsman