From the Principal
Welcome back to Term 3! You have probably noticed either in the news or even within your own circles that Tasmania, like other states, has been experiencing an increase in COVID cases over the past few weeks. This increase is expected to remain through to at least the end of August, compounded by other illnesses such as the flu. The health and safety of students and staff has, and always will be, our top priority. With increased COVID-19 cases in our community, our staff and visitors are strongly recommended to wear face masks when indoors, or if they are unable to physically distance. Students will be supported to wear masks when they choose to. Face masks and rapid antigen tests continue to be readily available for students and staff at Norwood Primary School. It is common to see increased illness at this time of year, so it remains important that we all continue with our COVID safe behaviours, stay at home if unwell and get tested. As always, when your child is well, the best place for them to be is at school learning with their friends and teachers. We will need to continue to be flexible during the Term. We will continually monitor the situation, make changes as necessary and keep school communities informed.
As emailed to you all yesterday, Karen has had to take some leave until August 30th. During this time I will be in the Acting Principal role and I thank Karen for her confidence in us as a team continuing the great work at Norwood Primary School. Our Leadership Group within our school will be ensuring continuity in teaching and learning and for there to be no disruption to this. As a school we are incredibly fortunate to have such a skilled team of teachers, teaching assistants and ancillary staff that are working with our students. Our entire staff, who work within an incredibly busy school, all show high levels of adaptability and can’t be thanked enough.
Pick up/Drop off Zone – Clarifying Use of the Zone
There are still a number of people who are leaving their cars or waiting in them when parking in the designated pick up/drop off zone at the beginning and end of the school day. It is up to all of us to respect the use of this space to ensure that it benefits all those who wish to use it.
During the times 8:30am-9:15am and 2:30pm-3:15pm, these parking spots are strictly a No Standing Zone which means you must only pull in and pick up or drop off from the designated area. Students are being asked to wait at the steps closest to the roundabout and access their 'pick up' from there. Please remember to keep moving up as cars leave so that cars are not lined up down the road waiting. This process works very well when everyone is being respectful and using this zone for its intention. Can we also please keep the driveway clear at all times.
If you wish to come in to the school to collect students at the end of the school day, you may use the regular street parking that is available surrounding the school.
Thank you in advance for helping us keep our students safe by following these processes.
Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey
The wellbeing of our students is important to us - we want to hear how students feel, and think, about different things going on in their lives.
Those in Years 4, 5 and 6 at Norwood Primary School will be taking part in the Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey. The results from this survey will help us get a picture of the current wellbeing of our students, and what we can do to improve future wellbeing for learning. The more students who take part, the clearer our picture will be.
The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey is part of the Department of Education’s Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy .
The details for the survey are:
When: 29th August 2022 and 23rd September 2022
Who: Years 4, 5 and 6.
What do I need to do: You and your child don’t need to do anything. The survey will be done in class time and will not require your child to prepare in any way.
A letter with more information will be sent home next week for all Year 4, 5 and 6 students, including Frequently Asked Questions and a form to sign and return to the school if you do not want your child to participate in the survey.
If you would like further information, please contact the school.
Thank you for supporting us to ensure that all our learners are safe, feel supported and are able to flourish, so they can engage in learning.
Kind regards,
Luke
