ASCOT NEWS
23rd April 2020, Term 2, Issue 1
We value:
Respect Responsibility Excellence Empathy Gratitude
Respect Responsibility Excellence Empathy Gratitude
ASCOT NEWS
THANK YOU
FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM
THANK YOU
AVPS staff would like to express their sincere appreciation to the parent /guardian community for your patience, perseverance, understanding and support, as we navigate our way towards phase 2 of our online remote learning strategy.
We particularly appreciate you recognising the sudden 'U turn' thrust upon teachers and the efforts they have made to date to develop a thoughtful, balanced remote learning strategy.
STAFF WRAP UP
AVPS staff have been working tirelessly and collaboratively since the end of term 1 to 'train' themselves and prepare for online learning. They met yesterday in a remote forum to share their teaching, learning and communication experiences of the week, in an effort to support one another, iron out difficulties and ‘pinch’ tips and ideas from each other. Features of the discussion and some key messages are outlined below:
AVPS staff would like to express their sincere appreciation to the parent /guardian community for your patience, perseverance, understanding and support, as we navigate our way towards phase 2 of our online remote learning strategy.
We particularly appreciate you recognising the sudden 'U turn' thrust upon teachers and the efforts they have made to date to develop a thoughtful, balanced remote learning strategy.
STAFF WRAP UP
AVPS staff have been working tirelessly and collaboratively since the end of term 1 to 'train' themselves and prepare for online learning. They met yesterday in a remote forum to share their teaching, learning and communication experiences of the week, in an effort to support one another, iron out difficulties and ‘pinch’ tips and ideas from each other. Features of the discussion and some key messages are outlined below:
- The vast majority of teacher interactions with parents/guardians and children have been positive and supportive, which has been encouraging for teachers (who would never have imagined just a few short weeks ago having to teach in this manner.) Thank you.
- Teachers have greatly enjoyed reconnecting with students and families this past week and are looking forward to ‘ramping up’ the connections to online video conferencing and actually seeing students on screens next week.
- Teachers and Education Support Staff have greatly appreciated the comradery and support from fellow staff, who have been truly collaborative and helpful in their efforts to plan for remote teaching and learning.
- Teachers have found themselves being incredibly busy working ‘remotely’; some are even forgetting to take breaks – perhaps they need a school bell at home!
- ‘Flat chat’ was another way of describing teacher’s work this week, navigating: phone calls, dojo messages, emails, creating videos, team planning & support meetings, staff forums and attending pre-arranged professional learning, now all online.
- We’re not quite sure what we were expecting, but the thought of teaching without having students in the same room 'sounded' less demanding that it has actually turned out to be. Remote learning is incredibly complex and demanding.
- Year 3-6 teachers have been working together (at a frenetic pace) to introduce (and learn to use) Google Classroom. Noting that the 5/6s had been planning this in term 1 prior to COVID-19 but the 3/4 team have only recently (this past week) taken this on – the learning for staff has been immense.
- There have been hiccups along the way.
- Some teachers have found it highly challenging and uncomfortable to video themselves, but have met the challenge with gusto. The quote of the meeting was “There will be no Oscar nominations on the horizon at AVPS”. No doubt, these cinematography efforts will be greatly appreciated by the children nonetheless.
- Teachers have been impressed with the quality of learning outcomes already– eg, writing pieces. Children are still learning and thriving!!
- Sharing photos of home learning on Class Dojo has been a wonderful way to share achievements.
- Teachers view our phased remote learning plan as a very necessary ‘gradual release’ method, much like our instructional model in operation at AVPS known as GRR or gradual release of responsibility. There have been lots of moving parts to arrange for the home learning ‘machine’ to sync and this couldn’t be done overnight. It needed / needs to be introduced gradually, to ensure everyone is on board and 'included' rather than excluded.
- Please bear with us, work and learn with us as we figure out how to use and master new technologies including Webex (video conferencing) and Google Classroom.
- We expect teething problems, so please don’t panic if things (like connections) go wrong.
- Once we’re on the other side of this, some teachers unquestionably will not be leaving their current day job to take up desk jobs in front of a screen. We’re all looking forward to face to face teaching again ………one day.
- Our favourite remote learning viral video by far is this one: Click here for favourite viral video Sing along if you like - it may help:)
PHASE 2 REMOTE LEARNING STRATEGY
Teachers are putting the finishing touches on our next Remote Learning Strategy, which will be released tomorrow afternoon via a Compass alert and will, this time, feature the use of online tools - details to follow. We hope the transition goes smoothly for your family. If not, please communicate with the classroom teacher in the first instance and then school. In either case, please continue to be patient with us all, as we juggle lots of balls at once to try to make the systems work well for everyone.
LAPTOP and INTERNET PROVISION
AVPS laptops are now available for those families who have requested to borrow these. Admin staff will be phoning families who have not yet collected them to arrange distribution.
Unfortunately, remote internet devices are in short supply state-wide, so these are not available at this stage. We will contact families who have requested internet support as soon as we have information regarding availability. The Department of Education & Training will be prioritising Year 11 & 12 disadvantaged students and fire affected communities with their supplies of internet devices. In the meantime, AVPS will continue to attempt to source our own supplies for families who have made requests.
Families who still require technology support are requested to phone (9370 6507) or email the school at [email protected] . Please provide the following information:
Teachers are putting the finishing touches on our next Remote Learning Strategy, which will be released tomorrow afternoon via a Compass alert and will, this time, feature the use of online tools - details to follow. We hope the transition goes smoothly for your family. If not, please communicate with the classroom teacher in the first instance and then school. In either case, please continue to be patient with us all, as we juggle lots of balls at once to try to make the systems work well for everyone.
LAPTOP and INTERNET PROVISION
AVPS laptops are now available for those families who have requested to borrow these. Admin staff will be phoning families who have not yet collected them to arrange distribution.
Unfortunately, remote internet devices are in short supply state-wide, so these are not available at this stage. We will contact families who have requested internet support as soon as we have information regarding availability. The Department of Education & Training will be prioritising Year 11 & 12 disadvantaged students and fire affected communities with their supplies of internet devices. In the meantime, AVPS will continue to attempt to source our own supplies for families who have made requests.
Families who still require technology support are requested to phone (9370 6507) or email the school at [email protected] . Please provide the following information:
- TITLE of email: Request for Technology Support
- Names and Year levels of AVPS students in the household.
- Current number of Computers / Laptops in household available to AVPS students.
- Current number of tablets / IPads in household available to AVPS students.
- Requested number of AVPS laptops to borrow.
- Does your household currently have access to the internet? Yes / No
UPDATED 24/04/2020, 11:30AM - NBN INTERNET ACCESS PACKAGE FOR FAMILIES
Shortly after the Ascot News was published on Thursday 23/04/2020, the school received information from the Department of Education and Training about a new NBN Education Package. In addition to the message above, please consider this new information below, which may provide a solution for families who have access to NBN and who also fit the criteria outlined below.
Additional Request from AVPS: Please email the school at [email protected] if you fit the criteria below and are interested in the Aussie Broadband service, as AVPS will need to register for this. Please title the email - Aussie Broadband request.
Please be aware that we are still awaiting news about the Department supplied portable internet devices and appreciate your patience with this matter.
NBN EDUCATION PACKAGE
NBN announced that they would be waiving access fees for internet service providers (ISPs) to enable the ISPs to provide disadvantaged families with internet access at significantly reduced or no cost.
The families need to meet certain criteria, including:
Advantages of the NBN Education Package
Having the NBN service will provide WiFi internet access to all students in the household. This is a considerable advantage over a dongle that needs to be assigned to individual students. Even though the dongle may be used for multiple students, the service will degrade considerably if this is done.
Accessing the Education Package
To date there have been two internet service providers who have established this service for disadvantaged families.
These providers are:
Superloop - https://www.superloop.com/education/. This service can only be accessed by the family.
Aussie Broadband - https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/. This service requires a school to register interest before families can access.
It is expected that other ISPs will offer similar packages over the coming weeks.
Any Associated Costs
If there are any charges for the education service, they are expected to be considerably lower than normal internet access packages.
Shortly after the Ascot News was published on Thursday 23/04/2020, the school received information from the Department of Education and Training about a new NBN Education Package. In addition to the message above, please consider this new information below, which may provide a solution for families who have access to NBN and who also fit the criteria outlined below.
Additional Request from AVPS: Please email the school at [email protected] if you fit the criteria below and are interested in the Aussie Broadband service, as AVPS will need to register for this. Please title the email - Aussie Broadband request.
Please be aware that we are still awaiting news about the Department supplied portable internet devices and appreciate your patience with this matter.
NBN EDUCATION PACKAGE
NBN announced that they would be waiving access fees for internet service providers (ISPs) to enable the ISPs to provide disadvantaged families with internet access at significantly reduced or no cost.
The families need to meet certain criteria, including:
- they reside in an NBN serviced area
- they do not have an existing NBN service
- they have school aged children living at the residence
- they are in receipt of a Job Seeker Allowance or Family Tax Benefit
Advantages of the NBN Education Package
Having the NBN service will provide WiFi internet access to all students in the household. This is a considerable advantage over a dongle that needs to be assigned to individual students. Even though the dongle may be used for multiple students, the service will degrade considerably if this is done.
Accessing the Education Package
To date there have been two internet service providers who have established this service for disadvantaged families.
These providers are:
Superloop - https://www.superloop.com/education/. This service can only be accessed by the family.
Aussie Broadband - https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/. This service requires a school to register interest before families can access.
It is expected that other ISPs will offer similar packages over the coming weeks.
Any Associated Costs
If there are any charges for the education service, they are expected to be considerably lower than normal internet access packages.
COVID – 19 UPDATES
There has been no shortage of coronavirus advice recently supplied to everyone from all around the globe. Some of this advice has been helpful, some has been conflicting. What has been most clear is the direction from the Victorian Department of Education and Training: that every student who can learn from home must learn from home, based on the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer.
We very much appreciate our community’s co-operation in following this advice or working with us to provide care only for the children of essential service workers or vulnerable members of our community.
Please access a letter to parents below from Jenny Atta - Secretary - Department of Education and Training. In this Jenny states:
In order to protect the health and safety of your children, your family, your teachers and the whole community, it is important that you follow the Victorian Government's direction and keep your child learning at home this term.
On site school attendance is available as a last resort where parents and carers are not able to put in place arrangements to supervise children at home.
There has been no shortage of coronavirus advice recently supplied to everyone from all around the globe. Some of this advice has been helpful, some has been conflicting. What has been most clear is the direction from the Victorian Department of Education and Training: that every student who can learn from home must learn from home, based on the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer.
We very much appreciate our community’s co-operation in following this advice or working with us to provide care only for the children of essential service workers or vulnerable members of our community.
Please access a letter to parents below from Jenny Atta - Secretary - Department of Education and Training. In this Jenny states:
In order to protect the health and safety of your children, your family, your teachers and the whole community, it is important that you follow the Victorian Government's direction and keep your child learning at home this term.
On site school attendance is available as a last resort where parents and carers are not able to put in place arrangements to supervise children at home.
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ON SITE SUPERVISION AND CARE REQUEST PROCESS
A reminder, requests for care and supervision, must be received by the school by hard copy or email [email protected] by 3:00pm on the Thursday of the previous school week, noting that arriving without a booking cannot be accepted due to the social distancing guidelines and ratios that must be implemented in all schools. Thank you, this will help us manage onsite staffing rosters.
See Compass alert sent by Michael on 22/04/2020 for details and the request form.
A reminder, requests for care and supervision, must be received by the school by hard copy or email [email protected] by 3:00pm on the Thursday of the previous school week, noting that arriving without a booking cannot be accepted due to the social distancing guidelines and ratios that must be implemented in all schools. Thank you, this will help us manage onsite staffing rosters.
See Compass alert sent by Michael on 22/04/2020 for details and the request form.
SCHOOL PHOTOS and YEAR 6 HOODIES
We anticipate that school photo packs and Yr 6 Hoodies will be ready for postal distribution from the end of next week. A compass alert will be sent to let you know when to expect these home deliveries.
ANZAC DAY - think of William
As we approach, what will be a most unusual Anzac Day on Saturday (sans regular dawn services and public marches), please take a moment to reflect upon the efforts of one of Ascot Vale PS’s most famous past students, William Scurry, pictured below. William is credited with having inventing the ‘drip rifle’ (also pictured below) in the trenches at Gallipoli. Water from one container dripped gradually into a container below, which (when it was heavy enough) triggered gunfire, giving the impression to the enemy that the trenches were still occupied, thus allowing the ANZAC and allied troops to retreat, saving thousands of lives in the process. Pretty impressive isn’t it. This is why we have a commemorative framed photograph of Mr Scurry in pride of place in the school foyer and bring it to school assemblies from time to time to spread the word about the amazing feats of William Scurry. This photo display was presented to our Year 5/6 students in 2014 at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. We hope the school will be open soon enough for you to view this impressive photograph in person but here it is below for you to enjoy in the meantime.
Please also consider supporting this ANZAC Live initiative at the following site: http://www.anzaclive.com.au/
DETAILS: Show your support for our ANZACs at home. On Saturday, at 6am we invite you to light up the dawn at the end of your driveway, on your balcony, or in your living room to remember all those who have served and sacrificed.
Or use it for moments of personal reflection across the day.
We anticipate that school photo packs and Yr 6 Hoodies will be ready for postal distribution from the end of next week. A compass alert will be sent to let you know when to expect these home deliveries.
ANZAC DAY - think of William
As we approach, what will be a most unusual Anzac Day on Saturday (sans regular dawn services and public marches), please take a moment to reflect upon the efforts of one of Ascot Vale PS’s most famous past students, William Scurry, pictured below. William is credited with having inventing the ‘drip rifle’ (also pictured below) in the trenches at Gallipoli. Water from one container dripped gradually into a container below, which (when it was heavy enough) triggered gunfire, giving the impression to the enemy that the trenches were still occupied, thus allowing the ANZAC and allied troops to retreat, saving thousands of lives in the process. Pretty impressive isn’t it. This is why we have a commemorative framed photograph of Mr Scurry in pride of place in the school foyer and bring it to school assemblies from time to time to spread the word about the amazing feats of William Scurry. This photo display was presented to our Year 5/6 students in 2014 at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. We hope the school will be open soon enough for you to view this impressive photograph in person but here it is below for you to enjoy in the meantime.
Please also consider supporting this ANZAC Live initiative at the following site: http://www.anzaclive.com.au/
DETAILS: Show your support for our ANZACs at home. On Saturday, at 6am we invite you to light up the dawn at the end of your driveway, on your balcony, or in your living room to remember all those who have served and sacrificed.
Or use it for moments of personal reflection across the day.
REFUNDS and CREDIT NOTES
Please see our Business Manager, Kylie Moverley's Compass alert to find out how to seek either refunds or credit notes (your choice) for the following events that have been paid for or partially paid for and cancelled:
MVIMP - good news
We are pleased that the MVIMP program will be offered in term 2 using video conferencing technology. This is a wonderful opportunity to continue music tuition - the tutors are very happy. See Compass alert sent by Kylie on 23/04/2020 for details.
ENTRY TO THE SCHOOL
Due to COVID – 19 advice, entry to school grounds will to be limited to those who have an essential need to be here such as school staff, external support services, cleaners and essential facilities and maintenance staff. Parents/students, community members may enter the site ONLY by prior arrangement. The school gates will therefore be locked. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
Please see our Business Manager, Kylie Moverley's Compass alert to find out how to seek either refunds or credit notes (your choice) for the following events that have been paid for or partially paid for and cancelled:
- Year 3-4 Campaspe Camp
- Year 5-6 Canberra Camp
- Year 3-6 Swimming
MVIMP - good news
We are pleased that the MVIMP program will be offered in term 2 using video conferencing technology. This is a wonderful opportunity to continue music tuition - the tutors are very happy. See Compass alert sent by Kylie on 23/04/2020 for details.
ENTRY TO THE SCHOOL
Due to COVID – 19 advice, entry to school grounds will to be limited to those who have an essential need to be here such as school staff, external support services, cleaners and essential facilities and maintenance staff. Parents/students, community members may enter the site ONLY by prior arrangement. The school gates will therefore be locked. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT - DR MICHAEL CARR GREGG
The Coronavirus has turned our world upside down in a matter of weeks impacting many areas of our daily lives. This has resulted in the indefinite postponement of many special events such as school trips, milestone birthdays and sporting events.
Not only is this difficult for adults to come to terms with, but young people are also affected leaving many feeling overwhelmed and disappointed. Although disappointment is a normal part of growing up, how kids respond will determine the impact it will have on their future happiness. Adults need to remember that young people have a lot of choice regarding how they respond to disappointment. It is considered a healthy and positive emotion and essential to a young person’s emotional, intellectual and social development.
Disappointment can be a tricky emotion to deal with at any age. Therefore, it is important for adult carers to help kids manage their disappointment by recognising that their feelings are real and encouraging them to look at the problem objectively.
Please access Michael Carr-Gregg's video clip, using the button below, on the following 'schooltv.me' site:
The Coronavirus has turned our world upside down in a matter of weeks impacting many areas of our daily lives. This has resulted in the indefinite postponement of many special events such as school trips, milestone birthdays and sporting events.
Not only is this difficult for adults to come to terms with, but young people are also affected leaving many feeling overwhelmed and disappointed. Although disappointment is a normal part of growing up, how kids respond will determine the impact it will have on their future happiness. Adults need to remember that young people have a lot of choice regarding how they respond to disappointment. It is considered a healthy and positive emotion and essential to a young person’s emotional, intellectual and social development.
Disappointment can be a tricky emotion to deal with at any age. Therefore, it is important for adult carers to help kids manage their disappointment by recognising that their feelings are real and encouraging them to look at the problem objectively.
Please access Michael Carr-Gregg's video clip, using the button below, on the following 'schooltv.me' site:
Stay well, stay grateful, stay kind
Sue Osborne & Michael Downing,
AVPS Principal Team
Sue Osborne & Michael Downing,
AVPS Principal Team
KEY DATES
Term 2, 2020
Tue 14th Apr - Pupil Free Day
Wed 15th Apr - 1st Day Term 2 - for children
Mon 8th Jun - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday - School Closed
Term 2, 2020
Tue 14th Apr - Pupil Free Day
Wed 15th Apr - 1st Day Term 2 - for children
Mon 8th Jun - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday - School Closed
Term Dates 2020 |
TERM 1 - 29 Jan - 27 Mar |
TERM 2 - STARTS WEDNESDAY 15 Apr - 26 Jun |
TERM 3 - 13 Jul - 18 Sep |
TERM 4 - 5 Oct - 18 Dec |
Public Holidays 2020 |
TERM 1 - Mon 9 March LABOUR DAY School Closed |
TERM 2 - Mon 13 April EASTER MONDAY School Closed |
TERM 2 - Mon 8 Jun QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY School Closed |
TERM 4 - Tue 3 Nov MELBOURNE CUP DAY School Closed |
Pupil Free Days 2020
Please make alternative arrangements for the care of your child or children on the following dates, as students are not required to attend school on Pupil Free Days and on the Student Led Conference Day (SLC) children are only required to attend at their appointment time:
Please make alternative arrangements for the care of your child or children on the following dates, as students are not required to attend school on Pupil Free Days and on the Student Led Conference Day (SLC) children are only required to attend at their appointment time:
Pupil Free Days 2020 |
TERM 1 - Fri 6 Mar |
TERM 2 - Tue 14 Apr Tue 9 Jun |
SLC TERM 3 -Wed 16 Sep |
TERM 4 - Mon 2 Nov |
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Please click on the heading above to access important reminders for AVPS parents and /or guardians, which are updated fortnightly.
OPTIONAL/ EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES @AVPS
Please click on the heading above to discover how your child / children can become involved in extra curricular programs at AVPS.
Please click on the heading above to access important reminders for AVPS parents and /or guardians, which are updated fortnightly.
OPTIONAL/ EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES @AVPS
Please click on the heading above to discover how your child / children can become involved in extra curricular programs at AVPS.
MORE REMINDERS
COVID – 19 INFORMATION / LINKS
ABC News Podcast - Dr Norman Swan Explains COVID – 19 to children Released on 27/03/2020. Please consider whether this podcast might be beneficial for your child / children. Please listen to it first before deciding to share with your child / children.
Whilst advice and information is changing rapidly, the following information and list of resources have been provided by the Department of Education and Training and may be useful to support communication with Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) families regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).
Health
Education
All government schools are able to access funded telephone interpreter services through VITS Language Loop to support communication with CALD families:
Hygiene & Cleaning
AVPS continues to encourage and remind students and staff to implement and model good hygiene practices. Everyone can protect against infections by practising good hand and respiratory hygiene.
Here are some tips that we all can follow:
Anxiety
During this challenging time we are reminded to do whatever we can to help each other with a kind word or a small act of generosity to build a positive outlook and reduce stress. This is the time to check in on each other and the vulnerable in our community. While being prepared and sensible in this difficult time is important, so are our school values, particularly, Gratitude, Empathy, and Respect, which are all underpinned by kindness. Together, we can support each other through this challenging time. The link below provides information and strategies from Headspace to support young people (and ourselves) cope with stress and anxiety related to covid-19. Crisis and student support services contact details can also be found at this link.
https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/
COVID – 19 INFORMATION / LINKS
ABC News Podcast - Dr Norman Swan Explains COVID – 19 to children Released on 27/03/2020. Please consider whether this podcast might be beneficial for your child / children. Please listen to it first before deciding to share with your child / children.
Whilst advice and information is changing rapidly, the following information and list of resources have been provided by the Department of Education and Training and may be useful to support communication with Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) families regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).
Health
- The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have translated information for people from CALD backgrounds. This information includes factsheets and promotional materials. These information sheets are currently available in 48 languages.
- The Department of Health (Federal) have developed a range of resources about COVID-19 in Arabic, Vietnamese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Italian and Korean. The resources include fact sheets, guidelines and other publications.
- Health Translations Victoria also have a collated list of translated health information:
Education
All government schools are able to access funded telephone interpreter services through VITS Language Loop to support communication with CALD families:
- Use an interpreter or translator
- School policy- interpreting and translation services
- Fact Sheet- How to work with a telephone interpreter
- For Schools- Learning from home
- FUSE- Learning from home
- For Parents- Learning from home- the information on this webpage will be progressively translated into community languages.
Hygiene & Cleaning
AVPS continues to encourage and remind students and staff to implement and model good hygiene practices. Everyone can protect against infections by practising good hand and respiratory hygiene.
Here are some tips that we all can follow:
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue, or cough into your elbow.
- Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards.
- Wash your hands regularly using soap and water, including after using the toilet, and before eating.
- Minimise hand contact – SUGGESTION: friendly elbow taps to be used instead of high fives and handshakes for the time being.
Anxiety
During this challenging time we are reminded to do whatever we can to help each other with a kind word or a small act of generosity to build a positive outlook and reduce stress. This is the time to check in on each other and the vulnerable in our community. While being prepared and sensible in this difficult time is important, so are our school values, particularly, Gratitude, Empathy, and Respect, which are all underpinned by kindness. Together, we can support each other through this challenging time. The link below provides information and strategies from Headspace to support young people (and ourselves) cope with stress and anxiety related to covid-19. Crisis and student support services contact details can also be found at this link.
https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/
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UPDATED ADVICE TO SCHOOLS - 13th March 2020
On 12th March 2020, the Premier, Minister for Health and Victorian Chief Health Officer announced that preparations are well underway to manage the growing risk of an emerging COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Victoria. They also announced that Victoria is well-prepared to deal with an outbreak, and the Department of Education and Training is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to plan for and respond to the likely impact on our schools.
If a staff member or student at our school is in one of the categories below, the school must take action.
AVPS therefore request that parents / guardians please phone the school immediately on 9370 6507 if your child fits one of the two categories above. This request applies to and has been communicated to AVPS staff also.
PROTECTION ADVICE
Everyone can protect against infections by practising good hand and respiratory hygiene.
Here are some tips that we all can follow:
Please refer to the Department’s coronavirus web page for the latest advice and information.
UPDATED ADVICE TO SCHOOLS - 2nd February 2020
Nb,Outdated advice has been deleted and web page has been updated
Please refer to the Department’s coronavirus web page https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus , where the latest advice is available.
Please assist by reminding (and modelling to) children good hygiene practices; please also find the following Department of Education and Training resources attached below:
Additional advice and information on the steps to take can be found on the following coronavirus web page:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
This advice is based on the latest expert recommendations of the Commonwealth’s Chief Medical Officer and Victoria’s Chief Health Officer.
Please contact the school if you have any concerns or queries about this advice.
On 12th March 2020, the Premier, Minister for Health and Victorian Chief Health Officer announced that preparations are well underway to manage the growing risk of an emerging COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Victoria. They also announced that Victoria is well-prepared to deal with an outbreak, and the Department of Education and Training is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to plan for and respond to the likely impact on our schools.
If a staff member or student at our school is in one of the categories below, the school must take action.
- The staff member or student is a confirmed case of COVID-19
- The staff member or student is a close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days
AVPS therefore request that parents / guardians please phone the school immediately on 9370 6507 if your child fits one of the two categories above. This request applies to and has been communicated to AVPS staff also.
PROTECTION ADVICE
Everyone can protect against infections by practising good hand and respiratory hygiene.
Here are some tips that we all can follow:
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue, or cough into your elbow.
- Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards.
- Wash your hands regularly using soap and water, including after using the toilet, and before eating.
- Minimise hand contact – SUGGESTION: friendly elbow taps to be used instead of high fives and handshakes for the time being.
Please refer to the Department’s coronavirus web page for the latest advice and information.
UPDATED ADVICE TO SCHOOLS - 2nd February 2020
Nb,Outdated advice has been deleted and web page has been updated
Please refer to the Department’s coronavirus web page https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus , where the latest advice is available.
Please assist by reminding (and modelling to) children good hygiene practices; please also find the following Department of Education and Training resources attached below:
- Novel coronavirus - general advice poster
Additional advice and information on the steps to take can be found on the following coronavirus web page:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
This advice is based on the latest expert recommendations of the Commonwealth’s Chief Medical Officer and Victoria’s Chief Health Officer.
Please contact the school if you have any concerns or queries about this advice.
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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC)
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OSHC phone: 0423 795 247
Coordinator: Dee Seneviratne |
How to get started before using our programs you must register online for an account. Registering is quick and easy. Visit our website to begin www.campaustralia.com.au
Once registered you can make bookings and cancellations, view your statements and manage your details anytime of the day online. Keep in mind we are able to take bookings at short notice to help busy families.
Save on Care. You can save 50% or more on Before and After School Care fees with the non-means tested Child Care Rebate. Almost all families are eligible. To find out more, call our Customer Service Team on 1300 105 343 Monday to Friday
Once registered you can make bookings and cancellations, view your statements and manage your details anytime of the day online. Keep in mind we are able to take bookings at short notice to help busy families.
Save on Care. You can save 50% or more on Before and After School Care fees with the non-means tested Child Care Rebate. Almost all families are eligible. To find out more, call our Customer Service Team on 1300 105 343 Monday to Friday
Please access files below to view the OSHC fortnightly report and/or the Camp Australia Holiday Program.
Dee and the OSHC team
Dee and the OSHC team
