Return to School from Monday 25 May 2020

The return to school plans were outlined in the newsletter dated 20 May 2020.  These details are listed below-

ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL -

From Monday, 25 May all students are expected to attend school unless they are unwell.  Please read the following instructions from the NSW Department of Education:-

· If parents believe that their child has a condition which means it is not safe for them to return to school, they will need a Medical Certificate.

· If children live in a home with a family member who is identified as being at increased risk, parents or caregivers must provide a Medical Certificate which states the student is unable to attend school.

· If students are away from school because they are unwell, there is no expectation that they will complete school work.  Unwell students should rest and recover.  (Of course there will be a small number of exceptions to this and parents will be directed to the “Learning From Home hub”).

· If a student is absent for more than 3 days without a Medical Certificate, this will be recorded as an unauthorized absence and followed up by the School and in some cases, by the Home School Liaison Officer.

Parents who have concerns about the above regulations, should contact the Principal.

ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE TIMES—FROM WEEK 5 -

Much consideration has been given to the above.  With the increased numbers next week, traffic problems, social distancing and congestion at the gates, particularly the departure from school will need to follow some different systems.

Following are some guidelines for parents to assist the staff and me in making the arrival and departure from school smooth and “hassle free” for parents, students and staff.

Morning—Arrival:

Remember, children must say goodbye to their parents at the gates.  Teachers will meet them.

· If possible, students in Years 3-6 should arrive at school as close to 8.55am as possible.

· If possible, students in K-2 should arrive at school as close to 9.10am as possible.

Afternoon—Departure:

This will require co-operation and patience!

· Kindergarten students and Year 1 students who do not have older siblings at school, will be dismissed at 2.50pm.

· All other students will be dismissed at 3.10pm.

· Parents who use Kiss & Drop in Cawthorne Street and Old Berowra Road should not arrive until the time the children are dismissed.  This means …

* Do not arrive at 2.30pm and wait.  You will be asked to move on.

* Parents of students who are dismissed at 2.50pm should not arrive until 2.50pm.

* Parents of students who are dismissed at 3.10pm, should not arrive until 3.10pm.  If you do, you will be asked to move on.   There is no prize for arriving first!

Some more points for you consider …

· Older children can walk to cars, parents and venues (such as Rofe Park) rather than meeting parents at the gates.  This should help with social distancing, as many parents have not been observing this practice.  Standing on the road is dangerous!

· Children need to know the gate they will meet their parents at.  The staff note that some children have the gate written on a tag attached to their bag.  This is very useful, in fact it is great!

· Try to avoid Kiss & Drop if possible, particularly for older children.  Parking at Rofe Park or other places will help.

· Ida Street is very busy.  It is not a Kiss & Drop Zone.  There is no parking at the bottom of Ida Street.  Please don’t drive down, park further up the street, walk down or direct your child to meet you away from the gate.

· Students must not stay at school to play after dismissal.  Storey Park is open for recreation and playing with parental permission and supervision.

· Please display your child’s Family Name & Class in large print, in your car windscreen when using Kiss & Drop.

Parents, please ensure your child/children bring a water bottle to school every day, as the bubblers cannot be used.  The Canteen will remain closed and uniforms can be purchased by emailing Tanya at hnpsuniforms@gmail.com