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5 June 20205 June 2020

Principal’s AddressThe staff at Jasper Road welcomed back students this fortnightfor the Managed Return to School. I recognise that the pastten weeks were a particularly difficult and stressful time forour whole school community and I wish to sincerely thank ourparents/carers, students and teachers for their dedication toeducation throughout this period. I am amazingly proud of theway that our community adapted to new ways of teachingand learning, facilitating education in a new and removedlandscape. I also thank our amazingly passionate, dedicatedand talented teachers for the extraordinary efforts that went intoestablishing and managing their online learning platforms andcompiling comprehensive learning plans.

Last Friday I had the chance to personally thank the staff fortheir efforts during this time. Thank you to Dinner on the Tablefor catering. Hopefully I will get the chance in the coming weeksto hold a Coffee and Conversation morning to celebrate withand thank the community.

Pick Up/Drop Off

Thank you to the school community for your support duringpick up and drop off times over the past fortnight. TheDepartment of Education and NSW Government continue tosupport a model of limited parent entry into the school withsocial distancing protocols followed outside the gates forparents. Kindergarten parents may continue to pick up theirchild in the afternoon from the Jasper Quad with all otherstudents asked to meet their family in a prearranged areaoutside the school. We look forward to welcoming all parentsinto the school as soon as the advice changes.

Contact Details

To ensure there is clear communication between school andhome, it is extremely important that parents/carers notify theschool of any changes to their contact details. The mostcommon reason for school staff to contact parents/carers is todiscuss a matter concerning your child. However, there are anumber of emergency situations when we may need to contacta parent/carer, including when a child is ill/injured and needsto be collected from school. Please notify the school officeof changes to your contact details, including mail and emailaddresses, phone numbers and emergency contacts.

Health and Safety

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue, the health and wellbeingof our staff, students and school community is of utmostimportance. If your child is unwell, they MUST stay home. Thisis important for their health, as well as the health of their peersand teacher. The best way to protect you and your family is thesame as you would against the common cold:

It may sound simple, but these are some of the best waysto limit the spread of disease. Students and staff continue topractice this every day at Jasper Road PS.

• Wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds withsoap and water

• Cough and sneeze into your elbow or a tissue

• Stay at home if you feel unwell

• Avoid close contact with anyone with flu-likesymptoms

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Reports

Due to the COVID-19 disruptions in learning during Semester1, the NSW Government and Department of Education haveindicated that schools should use an edited reporting templatewith the grading of students using the five-point A-E scale notbe completed. At Jasper Road PS, we will continue to report toparents in late Term 2 with a report format that focuses on thecore subjects of English and Mathematics. Further informationregarding student learning will also be presented at parentteacher conferences to be held in early Term 3.

Mr Craig WarnerPrincipal

Changes to the opportunity classplacement process for 2020 Year 4students

The 2021 Year 5 opportunity class placement process was puton hold in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 situation.

The department has revised and simplified the timeline for theOC placement process to ensure that students and families canhave certainty about their placement as soon as possible.

The changes include:

To ensure fair and consistent assessment of students acrossNew South Wales, students will be offered places based onlyon their test results this year – there will be no schoolassessment scores.

There will also be no opportunity for appeals given the tighttimeframes.

For further detailed information I encourage you to visit the linkbelow.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

Band NewsCongratulations to our students for their dedication torehearsals and tutorials during Phase 1. Unfortunately, duringour current phase, we have been informed that these activities

can not recommence face-to-face. We will continue to monitorthe health advice carefully with band activities starting at schoolas soon as possible.

Rehearsals and Tutorials

Even though we are currently unable to meet for rehearsalsand tutorials at school, we are making every effort to deliveran adjusted program to offer continued musical developmentfor your children. All students are encouraged to join Zoomrehearsals at the specified time. Meeting information will beposted on the Google Classroom prior to each rehearsal. Allrehearsals will be live with Dr Steve Clark unless specified.

Beginner BandRehearsal

- Wednesday 7.45 am – 8.45 am

Concert BandRehearsals

- Monday 3.15pm – 4.10pm(pre-recorded rehearsal)

- Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.10pm

Performance BandRehearsals

- Tuesday 7.45 am – 8.45 am

- Thursday 3.15pm – 4.10pm

Save the Date

Unfortunately, the band camp scheduled for earlier this termwas cancelled. We know band camp was a highlight of the yearfor many students, and we are aiming to offer a fun-filled fullycatered weekend, later in the year.

Save the date – 12 and 13 September.

More information will follow as soon as possible.

Tutorials

From last week, tutorials recommenced at school with tutorsusing Zoom to connect with students. Beginner Band studentsare asked to bring their instrument on their designated day toparticipate.

Euphonium and Trombone tutors will be in contact separatelyregarding tutorial times.

Monday – Trumpet, Flute & ClarinetTuesday – Bass GuitarThursday - SaxaphoneFriday - Percussion

Fees

Every year our band program runs dollar-for-dollar. No profit ismade from fees and all funds are spent on students enrolled forthat year. If any fees are outstanding for Semester 1, we askthat they are paid as soon as possible. For Semester 2, weare pleased to be able to offer a reduction in fees due to thereduced expense of band camp and other associated costs.Fees will be reduced by 50% for all students. A band invoicewill be distributed later this term with this new pricing.

Thank you for your understanding and support of the JRPSband program. If you have any questions please emailbandatjasperroad@hotmail.com

• A new date for online applications. Parents mustapply between 9 June 2020 and 26 June 2020. Lateapplications cannot be accepted.

• A new test date - Wednesday 16 September 2020.

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CanteenDuring Term 2 Yummy Bears Kiosk will be offering a limitedlunch menu.

Families are asked to place their order via Flexischools with acut off time of 8.30am or over the counter.

Recess and Lunch sales over the counter will ALSO beavailable

From the OfficeWe are currently reviewing student’s Individual Health CarePlans and Medications, with some out of date or due to expire.Letters were sent home to those families.

It would be appreciated if you could check and update anydetails, sign and return the forms/medication to the schoolASAP.

At Jasper Road we endeavour to ensure all our paperwork iscurrent which helps us assist our students and meet their healthcare needs.

T4L Kids MagazineT4L Kids magazine is a self-guided independent learningresource created by teachers for students. It can be usedeither in class or as a work from home resource. The magazineaims to provide students with purposeful challenges thatengages them in creating content using technology.

The following features are included in every issue of T4L kids

Issue 1 is available now!

https://issuu.com/technology4learning/docs/t4lkids_issue1

All Things P&C

Next P&C Meeting

Due to the current restrictions in relation to COVID 19, we willnot be having any meetings until further notice.

Next Fundraising Meeting

Our Next Fundraising Meeting is on Wednesday 17 June at9:30am via Zoom online meetings and we welcome all parents.

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72647879668?pwd=dlJyTDdzNEZ3SGtJS2VsK2xIMG9FQT09

Contact the P&C pandcatjasperroad@hotmail.com

We advertise upcoming events in the fortnightly newsletter andalso on our Facebook Page so please add us if you haven’talready!

• A main digital technology design challenge toguide student learning.

• Sample ideas to get students thinking.

• A step by step design process to guide studentidea development.

• Demonstrations of key technology tools.

• Ways to share their completed design challengewith their teacher.

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Community Notices

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