TERM 2 2020 UPDATES

As we come to the end of term 2, I would like to thank you once again for the way in which you have continued to show support for the staff here at LPPS. We know that it has been a very difficult term and we are proud of the efforts made by students, parents and staff over this time.

At this stage, there have been no further directions given by the Department of Education and training, so we will continue into term 3 with the same arrangements in place:

• The importance of good hygiene practices will continue to be reinforced along with reminders about physical distancing. Extended cleaning practices will remain in place.
• Given that the start to the day has been really efficient and most students are in class by the time the bell goes, in term 3 we will have all children in class by 9am. Gates will open at 8:45am and parents are asked to use the same gates as they have been using over the past 3 weeks.

The staggered finish to the day will remain in place with students departing from their allocated gates at either 3:15pm or 3:30pm

• Parents are asked to make arrangements with the office if they need to collect their child early.
• The canteen will operate for lunch orders only and we will continue with the pre-paid process. No over the counter sales.
• If your child is unwell, you must keep them at home. If they display any symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) they should get tested and stay home until they receive the results of the test.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. Take the opportunity to recharge and be ready for the start of term 3 on Monday 13 July.

LANGWARRIN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

RETURN TO SCHOOL GUIDELINES (GRADE 3-6)
TUESDAY 9th JUNE

Dear Parents and Carers,

As you are aware, next week on Tuesday 9 June our Years 3-6 students will be returning to onsite learning. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students back at school.
I have attached a document which outlines our updated processes. All parents need to read this because there have been some necessary changes made, particularly to the drop off and pick up procedures.

PLEASE NOTE: these changes will be implemented from Tuesday next week.
Thank you for your support, understanding and patience as we navigate the return of the whole school, with the safety and well-being of our students at the forefront of everything that we do.

All students from all year levels will be attending on-site schooling from Tuesday 9 June. We will not be providing remote learning where parents elect to keep their child at home, except where this is based on written medical advice.
As the main risk of introducing coronavirus (COVID-19) to the school environment is from adults, close proximity between adult members of the school community should be avoided, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up.
We have taken the following steps to reduce the number of adults congregating outside the school. In order to reduce adult to adult contact, all parents are respectfully requested to NOT ENTER the school grounds.
Once again, we are asking that you read this document carefully and discuss the changes with your children before they return so that they will be aware that the way we do things at LPPS will be different to what they have previously experienced. It may not be easy at first, but with your support the transition back to school will be much smoother.

Changed processes
Due to the increased number of students, we will now be introducing staggered arrival and departure times. The process will be to continue to support the Foundation students through the main gates. All other entry points will be based on family names – see the tables below. This may cause some inconvenience but we are relying on your support to ensure the safe arrival and departure of all students. Staff will now be spread more widely around the school, however there will continue to be staff on each gate to assist students.
Please understand that there will be a great deal of traffic at these times and our plan is designed to ensure student and community safety. If you are utilising the ‘kiss and go’ in the morning, please do not exit your vehicle.

All gates other than the main gate will be opened at 8:45am and locked at 9:15am. To maintain physical distancing we are asking parents not to arrive before the drop off and pick up times.

PLEASE NOTE – under no circumstances should
a child be dropped off at school prior to this time (8:45am). Private arrangements or arrangements with Camp Australia or other Child Care centres need to be made if an earlier start is required.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES AND GATES

Family Groups: Older siblings will be required to collect the youngest member of the family from that child’s
classroom before going to their designated gate or After School Care. They will then make their way to the exit or meeting point as a family group.

Camp Australia: The following arrangements have been made
 Before School Care children will go directly to classrooms at 8.45am.
 Children attending After School Care - Alana will meet 3:15pm students at the Prep oval and the 3:30pm students at the basketball area outside the Year 2 classrooms. (Older siblings should have collected their younger siblings prior to this).

Students walking home: We request that parents provide written information if their child/ren will walking home or to alternative care. This can be done via dojo to the classroom teacher. The oldest child will be supplied with a disk to attach to their bag which will indicate to the supervising teacher at the gate that permission to walk home has
been arranged with the classroom teachers.

Bike Shed: The bike shed will be available for use from Tuesday and locked between 9:15am and 3:10pm. Please remember that adults are not allowed on the school grounds so the students must be able to independently manage this for themselves. (They will still need to enter through their designated gate and walk their bike through the
school grounds).

Late Arrivals / Early Departures: If your child arrives at school after 9:15am, please notify the office on 9775 7533 so that arrangements can be made to accompany them to class. Similarly, contact the office if you wish to collect your child for an early departure and allow sufficient time for them to be collected from class. Parking may be an issue at peak times.

Other Organisational Information

Recess and Lunchtimes: Given that we have large separated areas for students to play, we will not be introducing staggered recess and lunchtimes. Students will have access to playground facilities and use of these will be rostered and monitored by an increased number of staff on duty at all times. Children will be given explicit direction to practice safe hygiene processes before and after play.

Cleaning and Hygiene: We will be continuing our increased regime of cleaning throughout each day as well as
before and after school. We have increased supplies of soap and hand sanitiser for student and staff use. All students who are returning for the first time on 9 June will be given explicit instruction on safe hygiene practices.
 Hand sanitiser will be available in every classroom and at other points around the school such as staffrooms and the front office.
 Soap, disposable hand towels and wipes will also be available in classrooms and toilets.
 Rooms will be kept ventilated to promote fresh air flow
 Students will need to bring their own (named) drink bottles – drinking fountains will not be available for use.
Taps will be available for filling water bottles.
 Sharing of food is not permitted.

Children who are ill: Once again, a reminder to parents that if your child is ill, they must stay home. If we have
concerns that any child is ill, we will contact parents immediately.
Parents/carers of students with complex medical needs (including those with compromised immune systems), should seek advice from the student’s medical practitioner to support decision-making about whether on-site
education is suitable, noting that this advice may change depending on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Victoria. This is in line with the DET Health Care Needs policy.

Communication: Communication with staff will continue to be through email langwarrin.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au or by phone 9775 7533. If the phones are busy please make sure to leave a message and the appropriate staff member will get back to you. The school office will close each day at 4pm.

Canteen: Our canteen will reopen on Tuesday, 9 June to align with the return to school for all students. Due to current circumstances, there will only be prepaid lunch orders until the end of term. For Term 2 lunch orders
please make sure you have set up an account with Quickcliq www.quickcliq.com.au 
Remember there are NO counter sales so children should not have money at school.

Managing a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19:
DET has comprehensive procedures in place with the Department of Health and Human Services to manage suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in schools.
 We will contact the Department of Health and Human Services to discuss what to do next if a student or
staff member:
o is a confirmed case
o has been in close contact with a confirmed case
 We will inform the Department by making an IRIS incident alert.
 Information will be provided to the school community immediately following these steps.
 DET guidelines will be followed.

We are looking forward to having all of our students back on site. Please help us make their transition as smooth as possible by re-establishing routines and talking with them about their return to school next week.

Denise Webster: Langwarrin Park Primary School Principal

Community Announcements

We understand that everyone is concerned about the Coronavirus. For latest advice please refer to the Department of Education link https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

Contact Us

Langwarrin Park Primary School - 5257

ABN 72 076 272 330

Address: 19-27 Northgateway, Langwarrin, 3910

Phone: (61-3) 9775 7533

Fax:      (61-3) 9775 9264

E-mail: langwarrin.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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