Welcome to Term 2 for those who are physically on site or who are resuming school via online learning. I trust that the three week school break was a safe, healthy and restful one. It has been terrific to see all the students who have returned to school this week, and I do look forward to seeing everyone return to school in the next few weeks. I also hope that while Easter was very different this year, that you all made special memories as a family.
Mother’s Day is another special event that will feel different this year due to the social distancing restrictions. We are holding a Mother’s Day Stall next week (Week 2) on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th of May for those students attending school. This year, the stall will only be open during class time and each class will be given a 30 minute shopping time-slot. Gift prices range from 50c - $10. Students are encouraged to bring only a sensible amount of money in a zip-lock bag that has the child’s name, class and the amount enclosed clearly labelled. Encourage your child to hand in their money to their teacher for safe keeping until they can attend the stall. While it will be another event that is going to look different, I do wish all our families a wonderful Mother’s Day!
It is Term 2, so this is a very quick reminder that full winter uniform is expected. If you are unsure about what the uniform requirements are, please refer to the student diary on pages 13-15. Please remind your child to leave their jewellery at home. If your child receives a uniform slip this week, please do not be alarmed as they are a reminder to correct a uniform infringement. If we notice that a student continues to wear the incorrect uniform, your child’s teacher will contact you directly to discuss how the problem can be resolved. The Uniform Shop is currently closed due to social distancing requirements but you can order online via School Locker.
We are all living through a unique time in our modern history. The last time our state borders were closed was in 1919 during the Spanish Flu pandemic. This year, many people have lost their incomes, and all of us have felt the impact of social distancing. With all of the changes to our everyday lives and the day to day uncertainty of what might lie ahead in the future you may have experienced a rise in the feeling of anxiety. If you or a member of your family are really struggling with anxiety, anger or depression during this time, we have a welfare team who is able to give you or your family member support. Leeony Pfeiffer is our full time counsellor and Elise Ottens is available on Monday and Tuesday to offer welfare support. To seek their support, please call the school to make an appointment. You are not expected to get through these challenging times alone! We are here to help. Lifeline, Beyond Blue and Kids Line, to name a few, have had significant increases in the number of calls they have received. If you and your family are struggling financially, please be encouraged to access our Hardship Application. Our Bursar, Dean Huntley, is here and available to speak to you if your family are struggling financially. He can be contacted on 8283 0000.
I do wish you and your families a safe and very healthy week.
God bless you,
Deb Clifford
Please note that the Uniform Shop will now be closed until further notice due to the current COVID-19 restrictions. Online ordering will still be available at https://theschoollocker.com.au/schools/bethany-christian-school
Due to the current situation that we are all facing the uniform shop is working hard to ensure that all of your orders are being managed and met in a timely fashion. We thank you for your patience during this time. However we also acknowledge that there have been delays, whether this has been in receiving your items or the unavailability of stock. If this is the case for you, please place a note in your child’s diary so that the teacher is aware of why your child may not be in the correct uniform.
As of next week the option to pick up online orders on Wednesdays and Fridays will be available from the front office.
If you have any questions about online ordering please email bethany.christians@theschoollocker.com.au
If you are experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 crisis and have concerns about paying your school fees, please click on this link, complete the Hardship form and return to Dean Huntley, our Bursar. The form can be emailed to dhuntley@bethany.sa.edu.au. If you have any questions about the form please call the front office and ask to speak to someone from the Finance Department.
Please see below some of the health & safety measures that Camp Australia have put in place:
Hygiene Practices
Camp Australia already operates with strict cleanliness and hygiene policies; however, we’ve reinforced and updated these as part of our cautious approach to COVID-19.
Social Distancing
To help significantly reduce the spread of COVID-19, Social Distancing practices are being put into place. This is aimed at reducing the extent of close contact we have with one another. Although this is a challenging concept in childcare, we are committed to do our part in adapting to professional advice, as it emerges.
Message from Commonwealth Bank
The health, safety and wellbeing of our communities and our people remains our highest priority. Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding coronavirus, the School Banking program will remain on hold. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed with any updates including how we will be managing Dollarmite tokens for students.
In the meantime, here are some handy online resources for parents who wish to maintain momentum with their child’s financial education:
The Australian Government has released a new app, COVIDSafe, designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus by speeding up the process of identifying people who have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus, quickly stopping further spread of the virus in the community.
The app will help keep you, your family and your community safe from further spread of coronavirus through early notification of possible exposure. It will be one of the tools that will used to help protect the health of the community by quickly alerting people who may be at risk of having contact with the virus. Use of the app will help to reduce restrictions than would otherwise be possible.
For more information about and to download the App please click on this link- COVIDSafe
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday 7th May | Mother's Day Stall |
| Friday 8th May | Mother's Day Stall |
| Friday 5th June | Pupil Free Day - Camp Australia Open |
| Monday 8th June | Queen's Birthday Public Holiday |
| 2020 Term Dates | |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Term 2 |
| Monday 3rd February to Friday 3rd April | Monday 27th April to 3rd July |
| Term 3 | Term 4 |
| Tuesday 21st July to 25th September | Monday 12th October to Wednesday 9th December |
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Newsletter published: Friday, May 1 2020
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