Community News

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
What great excitement there was as students returned to their classrooms after more than 8 weeks of being at home. For some students it was even longer. It was wonderful to see teachers and students greeting each other and students finding their friends after such a long time of being apart. These are moments we will always remember in a year never to be forgotten in many ways.

 

 

PREP ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS
Prep enrolments for 2021 are now open. If you have a child eligible for Prep in 2021, please leave your details with the school office. If you know of families/friends who have Prep age children and who might be interested in attending an enrolment interview, please advise them to contact the school. Interviews are scheduled for early next term.

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING DURING THE CORONAVIRUS
There are many different websites and organisations providing information about mental health and wellbeing during the current global situation. Lifeline offers some great advice with their publication which can be found at this link: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ get-help/topics/mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

Lifeline outlines the following points on helping children cope through COVID-19. This is an uncertain time for everyone, and children may be impacted by fear and anxiety. Here are some tips on how to ensure your children are supported;
• Give your children extra attention and reassurance. Where possible, minimise their exposure to media and social media that may heighten anxiety
• Acknowledge your own feelings about the situation and let children know it’s okay to share their own feelings
• Include your children in plans and activities around the house
• If you don’t see an improvement in 4 weeks, or if you’re concerned, seek professional help (earlier if needed)

Where to go for support?
It is extremely important to seek out help if you feel you need it. We want to remind everyone that Lifeline is here to offer support to you and listen. Lifeline are committed to ensuring our services continue as normal during this time.
• 13 11 14 will continue to be operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Lifeline Text 0477 13 11 14 will continue to operate 6pm – midnight (AEDT), 7 nights a week
• Lifeline webchat will continue to operate 7pm – midnight (AEDT), 7 nights a week
• Kids Helpline – for children that may need support 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au
• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 https://beyondblue.org.au