Newsletter 6 - 8th May 2025

Capital Building Works

Last week, some of the new building works in the Kinder, Prep and Year 1 classrooms have been handed over, with a small amount of finishing off happening. The newly refurbished spaces have extended each classroom with a student support room in each. Each classroom will open onto a new verandah in coming months. Our new three new classrooms and maintenance shed are progressing steadily.

Winter Uniforms

As we begin Term 2, please note that students are now expected to transition from the Summer to the Winter uniform.

We have observed that some students are still wearing short-sleeved items, which are part of the Summer uniform. We kindly ask that you ensure your child is dressed in the appropriate Winter uniform pieces moving forward.

Uniform Schedule:

• Kindergarten: Sport uniform every day
• Prep to Year 6:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Academic uniform
  • Tuesday & Thursday: Sport uniform
  • Please note: Students in Prep to Year 2 have the option to wear the sport uniform every day if preferred.

Our Winter uniform is as follows:            

School beanies can be worn in terms 2 & 3 and are available for purchase from the school office for $16.00. Hats are not required during terms 2 and 3. School ties can be worn, but are not compulsory.

Our uniform policy can be viewed on our school website. Our uniform is sold at the Midford shop in Devonport, or it can be purchased online at https://www.midford.com.au/school-shops-online.

If you need support in purchasing uniforms for your child, or need any further clarification please do not hesitate to contact myself or Tameka Harris on 6426 1626.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping our students wear the correct uniform with pride.

COVID confirmed cases

COVID-19 testing

Staff or students with respiratory illness symptoms should stay home and test for COVID-19. If the initial test result is negative and symptoms continue, staff and students are advised to take a second test the following day. 

Registration of positive tests, whilst no longer required, is recommended particularly for those persons who may wish to access health services such as COVID anti-viral treatments or COVID @ home.

Staff and students who test positive for COVID-19 but who are asymptomatic can enter a school.

Colds and flu

Staff or students with cold or flu symptoms should stay home and test using a rapid antigen test for two consecutive days. If the person tests negative on successive days for COVID-19 and their symptoms are mild e.g. a runny nose but no coughing or sneezing, then it is OK for the person to be at school.

Thank you to our school community for supporting the school during the building works. I understand parking can be challenging at drop off and pick up time. Parking is available on streets surrounding the school including Last Street and Gilbert Street. Please do not park across footpaths as this forces pedestrians to walk onto the road. Please be mindful of short term parking spaces in front of the school. Parents use these spaces to drop off and pick up children from childcare and usually have children’s belongings to carry.

Please note: Police have advised that the parking spot marked with an X must be left available for residents to be able to exit their premises safely.

Have a great week!

Carmen Aylott

Principal.