This information was emailed to families last week.

We would like to provide you with an update of information around key events that will be happening within the school community for term 4.

District Athletics Day - this will be a staff and student-only event. Schools will set up marquees around the stadium to keep distance between schools and staff. Some parents may be invited to attend to perform volunteer roles on the day.

Dance Night - will not take place this year as the Capri Theatre has a COVID safe plan which limits them to 340 people within the facility. Alternatively, we will be taking our students to the Capri Theatre on November 4th to do a practice run, followed by an afternoon performance that will be professionally filmed and made available for families. Students will be transported by bus to and from Capri theatre. 

Bookweek Parade/Grandparents Day - we will still have a book week parade for our staff and students however we are unable to invite families and Grandparents (those most vulnerable) to join us. 

Colour Run - Will go ahead with the potential to invite some parent volunteers to help with the running of this event. Thanks to Janita Bentley and Bec Wilson for organising this event.

Camps - We have booked local camps, who have their own COVID-19 plan, for our Yr 3-7 students. Our teachers feel strongly that students should have the opportunity to attend camps. Some parent volunteers may be invited to attend in line with supervision ratios.

Celebration Night - will not take place this year. Social distancing and COVID precautionary measures would be near impossible to uphold at such a large event. Alternatively, we will be having a Friday afternoon(Dec 11th) Assembly where we can farewell all students and teachers who are leaving our school community and celebrate their achievements. Parents of students who are leaving will be invited to attend this assembly.

Swimming Day - has been canceled for this year however we are currently considering different activities that can occur onsite for the last Wednesday (9th Dec).

Yr 7 Graduation - we are currently in the process of organising graduation for our Yr 7 students which will include lunch at the school and an evening graduation ceremony in the gymnasium. Families will receive an invitation to this event and social distancing measures will be in place.

The Department for Education has maintained its position for schools around COVID-19 practices

• staying at home when unwell (even mild respiratory symptoms)
• physical distancing (1.5m rule)
• hand hygiene
• cough/sneeze etiquette.

We realise that the changes to key events are disappointing however we will continue to involve families as much as possible via live streaming of events. Staff really appreciate your ongoing understanding and support as a community. We would ask that families please contact the school by phoning or email if you have any other queries around term 4 events.

Liz Pelling