Newsletter - Aug/Sept 2021
Silverton Primary School's August/September e-Newsletter
Dear Parents and Carers
I felt a whole lot more invigorated after spending time with some classes this morning. A school without its students is a lonely place and I have really been enjoying reconnecting through the only platform we have - online.
I take my hat off to our amazing teachers who are reinventing their practices each day to engage and motivate their students. Clearly there is not a one size fits all methodology. Something that works brilliantly for one child might be the exact thing that doesn’t work for another. Not having the opportunity to ‘read the room’ and feed off the body language of their students is making the day-to-day job of teaching in 2021 even more complex.
Experts are telling us that routine is important for managing through this moment but equally important is making sure we are looking out for each other. I know that some families are bunkering down and their children are independent enough to ‘get on with it’. I also know that other families are really struggling, and for that I am extremely empathetic. What all families are probably experiencing are days when they just need to throw the plan out, slow it down and reset.
To all our students, you are doing an amazing job staying connected with your teachers, peers, and learning.
Each one of you is a
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Over the next two weeks timetables will slightly change to accommodate staff planning week, wellbeing, and Silverton’s Footy Day.
Don’t forget I am working onsite every day. If you ever feel like a chat please give me a call at school. Take care of yourself and each other and I look forward to seeing you back at school hopefully at some stage during Term 4.
Amanda
Happy Father’s Day. 😊😊
House Points
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Banksia
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Melaleuca
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Acacia
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Tuesday 26th October at 12.30-1.00pm Fridays 12th, 19th and 26th November at 2.30-3pm Orientation Day in week of 3rd - 7th December
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If you have not yet enrolled your child who is starting school in 2022, please fill out an enrolment form ASAP.
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OSHCare School Holiday Program
OSHCare Mobile: 0409 784 199
Email oshcare@silverton-ps.vic.edu.au
For details of our upcoming Vacation Care Program, click here.
School Payments
We are encouraging contactless payments by direct deposit or via credit card over the phone, but will still accept cash sent in a sealed envelope with your child to give to their teacher/office.
School Direct Deposit Details Account BSB: 063 244 Account Number: 0090 1052 Account Name: Silverton Primary School Reference: 'Child's surname and activity'
Credit Card Call the office on 9795 5033 ext 1, have your credit card details on hand and advise what you are paying for. Please note: your credit cards details are not stored at our School.
Receipts All receipts are now being emailed to you. Please contact us if you need to update your email address and don't forget to check your junk/spam mail if you do not receive your receipt.
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