HOPETOUN P-12 COLLEGE

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HOPETOUN P-12 COLLEGE

2020

Term 2

JUNE

Monday 8th June Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Tuesday 9th June

Year 3—Year 10 Students Return to School

Monday 15th June

School Photos

Friday 26th June Last Day of School

Hopetoun P-12 College

Phone 5083 3203 Fax 5083 3016 Email: hopetoun.p12@educationvic.gov.au

Hopetoun P-12 College is a Child Safe School

Hygiene is the key

The Prep - 2’s have shown us that great hygiene is second nature now. Grade 1 student, Aliana said “I wash my hands after everything I do, I use soap and water or I

use the sanitiser in the classroom. I don’t even think about it anymore, I just do it” Great work Prep - 2’s, you are setting a wonderful example to everyone.

Principal’s Report

How did you do it? How did you manage to juggle your daily commitments during the Flexible and Remote Learning Program? How did you squeeze in your work and your day-to-day obligations whilst helping or supervising your child at home?

As parents and carers you have done a marvellous job to balance eve-rything that has been thrown your way during the COVID-19 crisis. Stories abound of the lengths you have gone to in order to assist your children and to clear the way for them to continue being engaged through Webex and hard copy whilst managing your many other com-

mitments. I can only say a very strong and heartfelt thank you to the parents and carers who have prioritised their child’s learning, provided the support, time and space for them whilst managing your own affairs. You have been fantastic. It would be wonderful to hold a school barbecue or gathering to celebrate achievements however, COVID-19 restrictions still apply at this stage. We will be welcoming the Grade 3-6 and the Year 7-9 students back on Tuesday. After some catch-up with friends time, the Year 7-9 students will be meeting to discuss the new hygiene requirements then they will be having an extended home group to talk and reflect. Then, it will be down to work in period 2. So the return will be welcome, talk, learn. I am sure that the excitement of returning on Tuesday will be as evident as that of our younger and older students last week.

Tomorrow will be Day 37 of Flexible and Remote Learning for our Grade 3 through to Year 9 students. You have made it – your last day of remote learning from home. Enjoy the long weekend and return to school fit and refreshed on Tuesday. We are all looking forward to seeing you again.

It is time, also, to reflect on your experiences whilst learning remotely. What did you learn? Did you follow a timetable? How much ‘school’ time did you do? Did you work better at home? What could you have done better? Will you be able to show your teacher how well you learnt the materi-al when you return? Lots of questions and, hopefully, you will take some time to think through your achievements and

share them on Tuesday.

Reminders and Additional Information School photo envelopes go out on Tuesday when everyone returns to school. School Council meeting via Webex on Wednesday 10th June Monday 8th June is the Queen’s Birthday holiday. Thanks to the Year 10 & 11 students and Mrs Wright for running the assembly earlier this

week. Maintenance continues here at the College with a series of minor damages being repaired

and more grounds work underway.

Mr Graeme Holmes

Principal

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Social distancing of 1.5m does not apply to students at school or on the bus. Avoid touching as much as possible. No hugging, high fives or fist punches. Wash hands repeatedly. Use hand sanitiser frequently. Hand hygiene on arrival at school, before and after eating, after blowing nose, coughing or

sneezing. Unwell students must stay home. If students become unwell at school, parents will be called and students sent home.

Run by the Wimmera Southern Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network, the MATES

Mentoring Program provides positive role models who mentor, assist, target, engage and

enhance the skills and life experiences of young people.

MATES is a great way to volunteer in the community. We need volunteers who are:

Are over the age of 18

Have a genuine concern or interest in young people

Want to make a difference in a young person life

Are able to spend one hour a fortnight with a young person for a year

Already have or are able to obtain a Working with Children Check

If you wish to be a mentor or would like more information please contact Nicki Ph:

0428860530

SCHOOL COUNCIL

Wednesday

10th June Via Webex

5.30pm Finance

6.00pm Grounds & Buildings

6.30pm General Meeting

School Photos

Monday 15th June

Can all students please wear full winter uniform.

Payment envelopes will

be sent home Tuesday 9th June

Welcome

Back

Years 3-6 &

Years 7-9

Tuesday 9th June

We can’t

wait to see

Primary Prattle Year P – 2

I got to go back to school and then I am here. I like the sickness is over and the parks are open.

By Nathaniel.

I like coming back to school because Miss Cook is a better teacher than Mum, but Mum is the next best teacher.

By Matilda

I am enjoying seeing my friends and playing with them. I have liked playing in the stadium playing basketball. I like adding using a number line.

By George

I like going back to school to play outside with the children. I love when Miss Cook helps me do my work every day.

By Braxton.

I am happy seeing my friends and seeing my teachers. I like working and helping my friends in the playground.

By Aliana

I like seeing my friends and playing with them. I also like doing all my work and seeing all the teachers.

By Ned

I like seeing all my friends and playing with them. I liked playing in the stadium and the playground with all my friends. I like seeing Miss Cook and all my other teachers.

By Sophie

I have liked being able to play on the playground and seeing my friends. I have also liked all the work we have been doing in class.

By Mia

I like seeing my friends and teachers and doing all my maths work.

By Layne

Ms. Amanda Cook

Prep—Year 2 Classroom

G’day Everyone,

My name is Justin Knorpp, I just wanted to introduce myself to you all. I am the new Youth and Library Impact Officer for the Yarrimabiack Shire.

I’ll be working with the Youth Action Council to come up with some amazing ideas and activities to do post these crazy covid times we’re currently in.

The Youth Action Council is made of 12-25 year olds from the Yarriambiack Shire, they work together to create programs and activities to engage young people aged 8-25.

If you are aged 12-25 and would like to join the Youth Action Council and be part of our team feel free to send me an email or message for more information email: jknorpp@yarrimabiack.vic.gov.au phone: 0429 941 083.

We have monthly meetings and our next meeting will be at 6.00pm-7.00pm Wednesday the 17th of June, 2020 at the Warracknabeal Shire Council Office or via ZOOM. I’ll be in touch with anyone who is interested.

Moving forward we would like to hold meetings in a variety of towns or look at online participation, so please don’t hesitate to get in contact even if you live outside of Warracknabeal.

I’d love to hear from you,

‘Let’s do this’

Knorppy

Justin Knorpp

Library & Youth Impact Officer Email jknorpp@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au

Direct 03 5389 0132 Mobile 0429941083 Fax 03 5398 2502 Office 03 5398 0100

Website yarriambiack.vic.gov.au

Policy Update Complaints Policy

Hopetoun P-12 College welcomes feedback, both positive and negative, and is

committed to continuous improvement. We value open communication with our families and are committed to understanding complaints and addressing them appropriately. We recognise that the complaints process provides an important opportunity for reflection and learning.

It is recognised that there may be occasions where parents or carers are concerned or upset by decisions or actions hence a Complaints Policy has been developed. The process for raising a complaint is detailed in the policy which is available on our website.