Learning in Week 5

As a majority of our students have now returned to school, we will be reviewing our method of delivering learning to students once more.

We continue to respect your right to make the decision about when it is safe for your child to return, but I remind you that we would like to know if you will continue to keep them at home. Please let your class teacher know if this is your decision.

From today Monday 25 May, students who remain learning from home will be sent an outline of the lessons and work to be covered for the week.

Their teacher will touch base with each family via email each week and will be happy to make appointments for live catch-ups via Teams once per week.

Please feel free to email me if there are any queries you may have about this next step in your child’s learning.

Sickness and Absences

Also note, that if your child is now back at school but you keep them at home because they are feeling unwell, it is not an option for them to sign in on-line. That will cease for most classes during this next week. Students who are unwell will not be provided work for the day, as we recognise it is important for them to rest and recover properly.

Head of School Awards

Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Head of School Award for Week 3:

Jamie H, KDL; James C, KDL; Lucas D, KP; Scarlett M, KP; Siena E, 1G; Grace G, 1G; Alise S, 1PH; Anabella V, 1PH; Annabelle E, 2G; Riley D, 2G; Evie N, 2J; Isaiah V, 2J; Vivienne B, 3B; David S, 3B; Hamish L, 3K; Levi S, 3K; Chase C, 4B; Harper F, 4B; Luca W, 4M; Fletcher J, 4M; Charli I, 5D; Hee Ju K, 5D; Zoe G, 5H; Aidan B, 5H; Victoria V, 5P; Grace D, 5P; Jonathon L, 6D; Sophie V, 6D; Cody L, 6M; Ella B, 6M; Isabella E, 6T; Hallie W, 6T.

NEW Semester 1 Reports

As you are all very much aware, learning in the first half of 2020 has not followed a "normal" trajectory and as such teachers have had to make many variations to learning, lesson delivery and assessment.

Teachers have been working very hard to create a new style of reporting that we believe will give you a wonderfully clear indication of your child’s progress and assist you in easily identifying areas for growth. These new reports will be released in Week 1 of Term 3.

Last week, the Minister for Education sent a letter to all schools giving them permission to remove A-E grades for Semester 1, 2020 reports on student progress.

Whilst the Primary Reports for Semester 1, 2020 will give you a comprehensive indication of each student's progress, engagement and achievement, they will not contain an A-E grade.

All parents and carers will be given an opportunity to discuss their child's Semester 1 Report with class teachers at the Parent Teacher Interviews to be held in Week 2 of Term 3.

Hats and Tabs

As we now enter the cooler months and the UV is lower, the wearing of hats for sun protection is optional.

This is in line with some new research which indicates that when the UV index is at 3 or below, students can play safely outside without sun protection.

The key message is "when the number gets to 3, we protect against UV".

Please note these instructions are based on maximum UV levels. UV levels are usually highest in the middle of the day and in summer.

In the early morning, late afternoon and in winter the UV is at its lowest.

All girls wearing winter uniform need to have the red tab attached to their blouse.

Kindergarten Enrolments

Do you have a pre-school child or know someone who is considering enrolling at GPCC for 2021?

Enrolments are now open and places are filling fast. Please contact the Registrar if you have not begun the process of enrolment for 2021, to secure your place.

Afternoon Buses and Car park

Many families are still opting to collect their students from school by car.

Please be mindful of not queuing or stopping as you pass through the Bus Bay and allow space for the buses to enter the College.

It is important that the traffic in the car park continues to move to ensure the pick-up process runs smoothly.

We have contacted the bus companies and they have assured us that there has been increased cleaning protocols established on their busses.

Extend - OOSH

Our Extend OOSH service is ready to re-open. If you have a child in Primary School and would like to make use of this service, please contact Extend Before and After School Care: support@extend.com.au or call 1300 366 437