Carmel McGrath

Welcome Back 

It was lovely to have the majority of our students and staff back at school this week. Thank you to Mr Fenton, Mrs Norman and Mr Abelita for the curriculum and learning support provided to all staff and families during last week’s lockdown.  Having our common use of Dojo, Seesaw, MSTeams and Schoolzine really helped us deliver of more effective learning at home program.  We have certainly improved since our first encounter last year.  I know everyone is working hard to do their best for the students and when we keep that at the heart of what we do, it lightens the load.   

 Reminder of Current Restrictions  

• No incursions, excursions or extra-curricular activities at present 
• Masks are mandatory for all staff and all adults visiting our site including parents
• Limited parental access to school site – try using Dojo, phone or email unless requested to attend school  
• Afterschool drop off – 2:45pm Preps on oval and all other Year levels on oval from 3pm.   

• Our regular procedures remain in place at drop off and pick up for vehicles – no changes 
• For this week while some of our students are in quarantine, work will be provided via email contact, Seesaw and MS Teams where appropriate.  There may be changes to this next week once the majority of our students return.  

 Update on Beeston Street Garden  

Sun and Soil garden design for Beeston Street – commencing soon

Please note the Sun and Soil organic gardening will be erecting fencing in this area. Please observe all construction signage and safety barriers. Stage 1 on this plan will commence very soon. Full access will remain for student arrivals and depatures. If you have any concerns or issues please email the office admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au  

Upcoming Events

• Thursday 12th August Lockdown Procedure 
• Thursady 12th August P&C meeting - CANCELLED 
• Thursday 2nd September Early Years Community Connections (see flyer below)
• Friday 3rd September Pupil Free Day 
• Friday 17th September Final day of Term 3