Principal's Message Welcome to the new year! We have begun 2022 with students filled with energy and excitement to start their new school year. All classes have now been formed and the kindergarten children have settled well into ‘Big School’. It has been a delight to welcome all of our new kindergarten students and their families to UPS. We also have been excited to meet our new students in years one to six and their families who have joined us this year. We continue to work in stage cohorts and follow the NSW DoE and NSW Health guidelines in keeping everyone as COVID safe as possible. In addition, we will use our new approved air conditioners and continue to follow NSW Health ventilation guidelines. Natural ventilation is the most effective measure so we will maximise fresh air flow in learning spaces through opening doors and windows. Enhanced cleaning focusing on high-touch and high-traffic areas will continue and we will continue to follow physical distancing guidelines and maintain 1.5 metres distance wherever possible. Unfortunately, parents, carers or visitors are not allowed on school site until further notice from NSW Health and NSW DoE. All staff on school sites are required to be fully vaccinated, including having their booster when eligible. NSW Health and NSW DoE strongly encourage our students and their families to consider vaccination when eligible. Find a vaccination clinicExternal link to book an appointment near you. A huge thank you to all our families who collected RAT kits recently. We really do have a wonderful community who are incredibly supportive of one another. My thanks are also extended to the staff who spent many hours coordinating and distributing these tests on these very hot days. A number of parents requested that they children bring home their RAT kits (7 tests in each pack) today. RATs were distributed today. Any families who have not yet received their tests can request that their child bring them home by communicating via email or phone with the administration office. Congratulations to all the children who participated in the swimming carnival on Tuesday. All students were encouraging of one another by cheering each other on and clapping at the end of each race. We are certainly proud of you all! A big thank you to our volunteers and to all families who assisted the staff in following the COVID smart rules that aimed to keep us all safe. Finally, thank you so much Ms Denham! UPS are very appreciative of your hard work and dedication in preparing for this carnival. Well done everyone! Headlice As the warmer weather continues we are noticing that we have had a few incidences of headlice across the school. Headlice can, not only be uncomfortable but also be quite distressing for the child if, not treated in a timely manner. Please refer to the information provided to avoid and/or treat your child/ren for headlice. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/headlice/pages/default.aspx Healthy Food Choices As you may be aware all students eat outside with their stage group peers and it is really pleasing to see and hear the children chatting happily to one another and some making healthy food choices. Ice-packs inside insulated lunch boxes are encouraged during the warmer weather to keep food fresh and safe to eat. We also encourage children to bring healthy food choices such as fruit, vegetables, fresh sandwiches, rice or pasta etc to school and remember to leave sweet treats and chips as a sometimes food. Drinks bottles are essential as the days are warmer so, please ensure that these are also clearly labelled and can close securely after use. Staying Sun Safe Please ensure that your child/ren wear the correct full school uniform including a school hat and that all items are clearly labelled. It is also a good idea for all children to apply sunscreen in the mornings before school as part of their morning routine when possible. On very warm days we ensure that the children eat in shaded areas and that everyone wears a hat while playing outside. Wellbeing for all Since returning to school a number of students and their families have requested some information around building a positive mindset, developing resilience and promoting wellbeing. At Unanderra Public school we embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of each child and we are certainly proud of all students and their individual achievements in all areas of learning academically, emotionally and socially. Unanderra Public School is committed to providing safe and supportive learning environments that respect and value diversity that are also free from violence, discrimination, harassment, and vilification. We know that the research shows the supportive environment schools provide can have a lasting impact on both the educational and lifelong outcomes for students. Last year I gathered some additional resource links from a variety of support services that may be useful. Please see these below. For general health
7 Cups of Tea - Find someone to talk to: 7 Cups of Tea provides online therapy and free counselling. The Better Access initiative provides better access to mental health practitioners through Medicare. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive Medicare benefits for up to 10 individual consultations with a mental health professional in a calendar year. For more details head to Beyond Blue or the Better access to mental health care factsheet. We understand that exploring professional help in person might not be the best option for you, so below we’ve listed some alternatives:
Please contact the school via email [email protected] or telephone 4272 8730 if you require any further information or clarification. My continued thanks to the Unanderra Public School community for their encouragement, support and flexibility as the term begins. We have an exciting year ahead to look forward to. Have a great fortnight ahead! Kind Regards, Anissa Rajendra COVID 19 UpdateCanteen MenuP & C
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