Welcome to Week 3! As we are returning to normal activities slowly with restrictions such as wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing etc, I would like to encourage everyone to keep up with hand hygiene as well. Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways of stopping the spread of infection. Hand hygiene refers to any method which effectively removes harmful microorganisms (germs). These include washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Let’s encourage our children to practice a 20 second hand washing technique. Also, as you touch your face to adjust your mask or to remove and reapply the mask, remember to clean your hands.

We are entering in to a season of headlice. So, I would like to encourage you to do a regular headlice check on a weekly basis. This will help with early identification and effective treatment. If you identify headlice please let the school know, so we can send a memo out to the parents to do a check of headlice to prevent further spread.

Bethany Christian School is registered as a Sun Smart School. Sun Smart and Cancer Council SA recommend the following which is also incorporated in our policies.

We know that skin damage which can lead to the development of skin cancer, can occur when the ultraviolet (UV) Index is 3 and above. The UV Index averages at 3 and above from 1 August to 31 April. This means that Term 3 is the time to slap on a hat and start prioritising SunSmart behaviours. Therefore, encourage your children to pack and wear their hat every day.

God Bless You,

Priya Wilson
School Nurse
Bethany Christian School

A friendly reminder to prearrange your collection for after school with your child. While we understand that sometimes it is unavoidable and things can change last minute, where possible, please arrange pick ups with students before school.

Many thanks,

Bethany Christian School Front Office

To our wonderful Bethany parents

How are you going anyway?

It has been a very topsy turvy launch to the term with stops and starts, and the uncertainty of what is going on in our world can begin to build and increase our stress levels.

Even when we think we are going fine and have got it all under control, what is playing in the background can begin to wind us up.

Your self-care is important in this season. By ‘self-care’ we mean looking after your needs. This may seem to have selfish connotations, but as parents we give out to others constantly.

Looking after your self-care doesn’t mean you don’t look after others. It means there is a balance.

Like a car that needs petrol and constant maintenance, we too need to be filled up and may need some attention from time to time. It’s hard to care for others if we are running on empty or the battery is flat.

If you feel you are winding up, perhaps consider turning off the news and social media and do just one daily media catch up.

Snatch some time when the weather is good and go for a walk. To quote my friend when we got caught in the rain on the weekend, “It’s only water!”

Make some time for those activities that you enjoy that lift your mood and bring you peace.

Doing those odd jobs (those ugly 10-minute ones that we put off) may bring you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

If you feel this season is getting on top of you, please consider reaching out and getting some support. Don’t overthink it. Just do it. For you and your family.

Many blessings,

Leeony Pfeiffer

School Counsellor