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Teaching Teams in 2022
At this time of year, we prepare to farewell some members of our team and welcome new staff.
We say farewell and thank you to Natalie Paterson, Nicole Glassenbury, Vi Truong, Val Zenel, Michael Vampatella, Sam Gates, Anne Hutchins and Jeanette Green.
We welcome Elizabeth Hein, Kathleen Georgiadis, Alexandra Attrill, Tanya Mischler and Carmel Sitilidis in 2021. We also welcome the return of Lauren Turner, Katie Butcher and Lauren Fairbairn.
Here are the 2021 Teaching Teams:
Junior School
Prep
Jo King (Team leader) – Sarah Brush – Anneliese Staubli
Year 1
Larissa Lamers (Team leader) – Ashley Hamilton – Sally Calvert
Head of Junior School- Adrienne Dudley
Middle School
Year 2
Humaira Chaudhry (Team leader) – Alexandra Attrill – Meg Dickson
Year 3
Alex Silvestro (Team leader) – Connor Thomson – Kim Liss/Megan Lannen
Head of Middle School- Amanda Dwyer
Senior School
Year 4
Fran Gould (Team leader) – Sophie Herbert – Jenny Li
Year 5
Elizabeth Hein (Team leader) – Ben Phillips – Adrienne Posar
Year 6
Lucy Foster (Team leader) – Kathleen Georgiadis– Katie Butcher/Beth Stewart
Head of Senior School- Ben Phillips
Specialist Team
Justin Bartlett (Team Leader)- PE
Lauren Fairbairn- Music
Kim Liss/Lauren Turner- Art
Michelle Tang- Mandarin
Tutor Learning Initiative
Bec Charlesworth
Leadership Team
Tom Boyle - Principal
Adrienne Dudley- Assistant Principal
Amanda Dwyer- Leading Teacher- Literacy and Student Wellbeing
Ben Phillips- Leading Teacher- Evidence for Learning
Sophie Herbert - Learning Specialists
2022 Step Up Day- Tuesday 15th December
Our teachers have finalised the 2021 classes after a very thoughtful process that takes the following into consideration:
- Teacher’s knowledge of their students’ learning and social needs.
- Student input of learning friends where they are guaranteed to have at least one of their nominated friends in their class for next year.
- Parent information provided in writing to the leadership team by October 28.
The classes are reviewed by teaching teams and the Leadership Team in preparation for Step Up Day on Tuesday the 14th of December where the new classes will come together for a day of learning and getting to know you activities. This is an important day to start developing relationships with teachers and classmates prior to the start of the 2022 school year as part of our transition process.
Covid update
We have received notification that another one of our students has tested positive, however they were not on site during their infectious period, therefore at the moment there is no requirement that anyone isolate until they test negative. If we receive any further updates, we will communicate this with our community via Compass.
I would like to reiterate the importance that if a child/family member has any symptoms no matter how mild, they should get tested and remain at home until they receive a negative result and are symptom-free.
In light of this, I would also like to reiterate the CHO still directs primary school students in Grade 3-6 to wear a face mask indoors at primary school unless a lawful exception applies. Parent/carers of a student/s who meet the criteria for an exception should provide their approval in writing for their child/ren to not wear a mask and send this directly to your child's teacher via email/compass. You are able to find further information regarding this via the following link
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/face-masks-when-wear-face-mask
Tom Boyle
Acting Principal
Dear Parents/Carers,
A reminder that in line with current directions from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, masks are compulsory indoors for students in grades 3 to 6 unless a lawful exception applies and strongly recommended for students in Prep to Grade 2.
Students are required to provide their own masks for use at school and we would ask that they also have spares in their bag just in case the mask is misplaced or damaged throughout the day.
Thank you for your understanding.
On Sunday the 5th of December a group of about 10 families attended the School working bee. The aim of the afternoon was to weed and mulch “The Banks” along Robin Hood Road.
This large area was planted by the students from Prep to Grade 6 during Term Two. Over 2000 small indigenous tube stock plants from VINC nursery have grown significantly since then, due to good rain over the Spring. A committed group of parents worked hard all afternoon to remove invasive weeds whilst students filled and emptied buckets of mulch and wheel-barrows to help protect and nourish the native plants over the Summer months. Dianella longifolia grasses were planted at various water run-off sites. These were provided by the Banyule council to help bind the soil. A BBQ was cooked by two Grade 6 students followed by icy-poles. The weather was
superb and it was nice to see families chatting away whilst working. It is a busy time for families so a huge thank you to those who came along. If you couldn’t make it this time, we look forward to seeing you in Term One, 2022 so keep an eye out in the Bulletin. Getting involved in working bees is another great way for the kids and parents to meet new people. No gardening knowledge is required!
Carly (Mum of Cate Grade 6, Julian Grade 3 and Lucas Grade 1)
Roster
Date |
Volunteer |
Time |
Help needed |
Thu 9 Dec |
Niki Ftaras Caty Swain |
9:30am - 11:30am 11:30am - 1:45pm |
|
Fri 10 Dec
|
Alison Jan Lillian Smith |
9:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 1:45pm |
9:30am - 10:30am |
Mon 13 Dec |
Karen Tyers-Craig |
10:30am - 11:30am |
12:30am - 1:45pm |
Tue 14 Dec |
Liz Walker |
11:30am - 1:45pm |
9:30am - 11:30am
|
Wed 15 Dec |
|
|
9:30am - 11:30am 11:30am - 1:45pm |
Thu 16 Dec |
Emily Furlong Carly Simmance |
10:30am - 11:30am 11:30am - 1:45pm |
|
Fri 17 Dec |
LAST DAY TERM 4 No lunches - countersales only Cristina |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
Term 4 Roster
Next term’s roster is now available online! We cannot do this without you. Please choose anytime that is free and fill in your name.
Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated. Please provide proof of vaccination to the front office.
Morning tea class allocations- cut off for ordering Wed 8 December, 9.30am.
Prep & Gr 1—Mon 13th Dec
Year 2—Wed 15th Dec
Year 3— Wed 15th Dec
Year 4—Thu 16 Dec
Year 5—Thu 16 Dec
Year 6—Mon 13th Dec
Volunteers & Hygiene
Please use the QR code at front entrance of the school and sign in at the office kiosk upon arrival.
We will be practising social distancing in the canteen. Please wear a mask. No more than 1 volunteer will be in the canteen at any one time. All surfaces will be sanitised regularly and hand sanitiser is available for your use.
Sonia - Canteen Manager
Phone: 03 94992171
Email: canteen@ivanhoeeastps.vic.edu.au
FINAL CALL FOR INCOMING 2022 PREP ENROLMENTS
Enrolments for incoming Preps in 2022 are being finalised for next year. Enrolment forms may be downloaded from the link below.
When lodging the enrolment form, we are also required to sight the original birth certificate and current immunisation history statement, which we will take a photocopy of for school entry requirements.
Management of COVID-19 in schools
How your child's school will manage suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19
Staff or students with COVID-19 symptoms
The Department of Education and Training (DET) has comprehensive procedures in place with the Department of Health (DH) to manage suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in schools.
If a member of school staff or a child has symptoms matching those of COVID-19, the school will ask them to go home and get a PCR test, and to self-isolate while awaiting the outcome of that PCR test.
For students with COVID-19 symptoms, the school will isolate the student as quickly as possible on the school site, then contact a parent or carer to ask them to collect the student immediately.
Symptoms include:
- fever
- chills or sweats
- cough
- sore throat
- shortness of breath
- runny nose
- loss or change in sense of smell or taste.
A headache, muscle soreness, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may also be considered a symptom.
Isolation and supervision
If a child, young person or staff member at school is showing symptoms of COVID-19 and cannot travel home immediately, the school will isolate them in a suitable area at the school, with supervision as appropriate.
Staff protection and hygiene
If a student cannot remain alone in an isolation area while waiting to be collected, the staff member looking after them will wear personal protective equipment, in accordance with DET guidance, while supporting the student.
The school will take all appropriate actions to respond to the suspected case, record keeping and reminding the school community about good COVIDSafe practices such as hand hygiene and monitoring for symptoms.
If a staff member, a child or family member is diagnosed with COVID-19
Procedures are in place with the DH to manage suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in schools.
Immediate action by the school once it is notified of a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19
The school will contact DET if they are informed that a student or staff member:
- is a confirmed case
- has been in close contact with a confirmed case.
Schools no longer need to report confirmed positive cases of school community members if those school community members were not onsite in the 48 hours prior to the onset of symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
DET may advise that the school will close for an initial 24 hours to allow for identification and notification of primary close contacts. This instruction will be provided as soon as possible.
As part of this, DET will provide schools with a spreadsheet and instructions to complete the identification of primary close contacts (close contact) and communication templates to use.
What the school will do once they have notified DET?
Schools will contact affected students and staff (close contact) and advise them to get a PCR test and remain at home until they receive contact from DH, who will confirm the quarantine requirements.
Families and households of identified close contacts do not have to isolate.
Students and staff who have not been identified as a close contact can return to school.
A deep clean is not required after a positive case has attended onsite. COVIDSafe Routine Cleaning (daily whole of school clean, including high-touch clean and disinfect) is the appropriate level of cleaning.
When will the school reopen?
Impacted schools will be open and running as normal as soon as possible.
In most cases, schools that have been closed due to a confirmed COVID-19 case will re-open within 24 hours. In rare circumstances, the contact identification process may identify additional cases or take longer than expected. This means that the school may need to stay closed for longer. The school will keep in touch with parents, carers and staff about this.
If I, my child, or family member has been identified as a close contact by the school
Staff and students who have been identified by the school as a close contact are advised to only leave their home for brief periods of time for necessary activities:
- caregiving to family members when no alternative is available
- medical care
- to get tested for COVID-19
- in an emergency.
How do I know if I’m a primary close contact?
DH will review all the people the school has identified as close contacts and will confirm that they are primary close contacts (PCC). DH or the Local Public Health Unit will get in touch with the parent/carer or staff member via SMS to confirm that the parent or student is a PCC. This may take some days.
DH will advise how long the PCC should quarantine for and will outline testing and release dates.
If the isolation period is:
- 14 days: The PCC will require an additional PCR test on day 13 prior to returning to school. Once they receive their day 13 negative test result, they can stop quarantining immediately.
- 7 days: The PCC will require an additional PCR test on day 6 prior to returning to school. Once they receive their day 6 negative PCR test result, they can stop quarantining at 11:59pm on day 7.
Upon completion of quarantine and if they have returned a negative PCR test, PCCs are not required to wait for clearance from DH to leave quarantine.
If a case of COVID-19 is identified at your child's school
- Step 1
COVID-19 case confirmed
Principal identifies close contacts and asks them to get a PCR test, then stay at home and wait for contact from the Department of Health. The Department of Education and Training informs WorkSafe if a Department employee or contractor has tested positive for COVID-19.
If contact identification is complete and no closure is required go to step 3.
- Step 2
Possible school site closure, then reopening
If necessary, the school may close for 24 hours to allow time to complete the identification of close contacts.
- Step 3
Cleaning
Daily COVIDSafe Routine Cleaning can continue even if the school site is closed. A deep clean is not required; COVIDSafe Routine Cleaning (including high-touch clean and disinfect) is the appropriate level of cleaning. The Victorian School Building Authority will arrange for a daily attestation from the service provider confirming that the required COVIDSafe Routine Cleaning has occurred at the school.
- Step 4
Return to school
Principal informs the rest of the school (those not identified as close contacts) that they can return.
For more information: Department of Education and Training: 1800 338 663
Rapid antigen testing pilot in schools
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved the use of rapid antigen testing for home use from Monday 1 November.
The Department of Education and Training is currently working with the Department of Health to run a rapid antigen testing pilot in school communities from Monday 8 November.
The Department of Education and Training is currently working with the Department of Health to roll-out a state-wide program for any new COVID-19 exposures on school sites from Monday 15 November. This program will help unvaccinated or partially vaccinated students to return to school as quickly as possible after being identified as a primary close contact (PCC) after a seven-day quarantine, instead of a 14-day quarantine.
Hi familes,
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We can't wait to see you!
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Ivanhoe East OSHClub
email: ivanhoeeast@oshclub.com.au
phone: 0408 724 893
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0408 724 893 / 1300 395 735
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