Dear Parents and Carers, 

This week Reconciliation Australia marks twenty years of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Much has happened since the early days of the people’s movement for reconciliation, including greater acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights to land and sea; understanding the impact of government policies and frontier conflicts; and an embracing of stories of Indigenous success and contribution. This week, now more than ever, we work together to further that journey towards a fully reconciled country, particularly in light of current political and social unrest evident overseas.

Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We strive towards a more just, equitable nation by championing unity and mutual respect as we come together and connect with one another.

Today, we celebrate World Environment Day – Time For Nature. This day is a United Nations Environment-led global event, which takes place each year and is celebrated by thousands of communities worldwide.
 Since it began in 1972, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated across the globe.
 World Environment Day is a day that strives to raise awareness and encourage action for the environment. It offers an opportunity to reflect on accomplishments and renew our resolve in overcoming the environmental challenges facing our world.

                             

As we move into Week 7, just a reminder that we will be remaining in Phase 3 of our Learning Continuity Transition Plan. Below are a list of the key points of the plan:-

• students 5 days a week 
• remote learning stops and gradual release face to face learning begins
• ongoing support for vulnerable students
• no assemblies, carnivals and/or excursions
• current Phase 1 protocols and procedures remain in place. ie 1.5m social distancing adult to adult and adult to student, encouraging student social distancing, morning duty, afternoon dismissal, cleaning and hygiene practices.

• Parent pick up at 3pm - students, parents and grandparents to assemble at their  grade witches hat.
• Students catching a bus to assemble in the basement at 3:05pm
• Students walking home or going home on car lines, assemble on the Front Cement at 3:10pm
• Please ensure that students that are walking from school to parents and/or grandparents waiting in cars do so safely and responsibly.

Enjoy a sensational long weekend. Please travel safe and enjoy the time with your family and friends.

Take care - Brad Colquhoun (Principal)