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Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me Dear Parents and Carers, I am excited to announce that we will be welcoming the students back into school starting from Monday 11 th May as per the Phase 1 plan for COVID 19 management. Each student year group has been allocated specific days and times to be at school as outlined in our calendar on the next page. These are very uncertain times with the COVID-19 pandemic and we are doing our best to keep you informed as each new development arises. The main objective of the phase 1 return to school program is to support student wellbeing and connectedness within the limits of social distancing. This means that the students will get to see their teachers and classmates and speak face to face, discussing life in general as well as questions and concerns about schoolwork. This is a very important part of school life to reduce the feelings of isolation which can arise for our students when they are working online. Classwork will be delivered in the same way and students will still be required to submit work online throughout the school week, including their attendance at school day. We will require all students to bring their electronic device to school with them on their attendance days at school, to ensure they can continue to complete their set tasks. Year advisors will be on-site during their year group’s visit days and I strongly encourage students to say hi and raise any concerns they have with a staff member so that we can best support them. The canteen will be available during these two weeks with a limited menu. We strongly encourage you to pre-order from the canteen online via the flexischools app. Water bubblers are not to be used at school and we encourage all students to bring a refillable water bottle clearly labelled with their name. Please check your email for a highly detailed publication I sent out earlier this week with all of the details you will need regarding school in Weeks 3 and 4. If you have any concerns please email us or call us on 44214977.If your child is at all unwell you must keep them home from school. Kind regards Mr Glen Kingsley, Principal PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Calendar ‐ 2020 Coming Events for Term 2 ‐ Week 3 PHASE 1 - Week 3 - ALPHA Monday 11 May Year 7 attend school Year 12 attend school P4 (ASD) attend school Tuesday 12 May Year 8 attend school Year 12 attend school P3 (ED) attend school Wednesday 13 May Year 9 attend school Year 11 attend school P5 (MC) attend school Thursday 14 May Year 10 attend school Year 11 attend school P1 (IM senior) attend school Friday 15 May HSC practical projects students attend school P2 (IM junior) attend school PHASE 1 - Week 4 - BETA Monday 18 May Year 7 attend school Year 12 attend school P4 (ASD) attend school Tuesday 19 May Year 8 attend school Year 12 attend school P3 (ED) attend school Wednesday 20 May Year 9 attend school Year 11 attend school P5 (MC) attend school Thursday 21 May Year 10 attend school Year 11 attend school P1 (IM senior) attend school Friday 22 May HSC practical projects students attend school P2 (IM junior) attend school Deputy Principal: Mr Foty Loupos Principal: Mr Glen Kingsley Deputy Principal: Mr Rodney Loxley Deputy Principal: Mrs Jodie Wellington What will this look like? Normal school start, finish and bell times will apply – 9:06am to 3:20pm. Students will be separated into classes of 10 and allocated to a room for the day. Students will continue to follow the One Unit of Work online learning policy as per Department of Education Guidelines, however, they will be facilitated face-to-face by an allocated teacher. If students can bring their online learning device on their allocated day, it would be appreciated, if not we will do our best to ensure students in attendance have access to a computer/laptop. Some students may have their current teacher in their class, but with timetabling restrictions and physical distancing protocols, this cannot be guaranteed.
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Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am excited to announce that we will be welcoming the students back into school starting from Monday 11th May as per the Phase 1 plan for COVID 19 management. Each student year group has been allocated specific days and times to be at school as outlined in our calendar on the next page. These are very uncertain times with the COVID-19 pandemic and we are doing our best to keep you informed as each new development arises.
The main objective of the phase 1 return to school program is to support student wellbeing and connectedness within the limits of social distancing. This means that the students will get to see their teachers and classmates and speak face to face, discussing life in general as well as questions and concerns about schoolwork. This is a very important part of school life to reduce the feelings of isolation which can arise for our students when they are working online.
Classwork will be delivered in the same way and students will still be required to submit work online throughout the school week, including their attendance at school day. We will require all students to bring their electronic device to school with them on their attendance days at school, to ensure they can continue to complete their set tasks.
Year advisors will be on-site during their year group’s visit days and I strongly encourage students to say hi and raise any concerns they have with a staff member so that we can best support them.
The canteen will be available during these two weeks with a limited menu. We strongly encourage you to pre-order from the canteen online via the flexischools app. Water bubblers are not to be used at school and we encourage all students to bring a refillable water bottle clearly labelled with their name.
Please check your email for a highly detailed publication I sent out earlier this week with all of the details you will need regarding school in Weeks 3 and 4.
If you have any concerns please email us or call us on 44214977.If your child is at all unwell you must keep them home from school.
Kind regards
Mr Glen Kingsley,
Principal
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Calendar ‐ 2020
Coming Events for Term 2 ‐ Week 3
PHASE 1 - Week 3 - ALPHA Monday 11 May Year 7 attend school Year 12 attend school P4 (ASD) attend school
Tuesday 12 May Year 8 attend school Year 12 attend school P3 (ED) attend school
Wednesday 13 May Year 9 attend school Year 11 attend school P5 (MC) attend school
Thursday 14 May Year 10 attend school Year 11 attend school P1 (IM senior) attend school
Friday 15 May HSC practical projects students attend school P2 (IM junior) attend school
PHASE 1 - Week 4 - BETA
Monday 18 May Year 7 attend school Year 12 attend school P4 (ASD) attend school
Tuesday 19 May Year 8 attend school Year 12 attend school P3 (ED) attend school
Wednesday 20 May Year 9 attend school Year 11 attend school P5 (MC) attend school
Thursday 21 May Year 10 attend school Year 11 attend school P1 (IM senior) attend school
Friday 22 May
HSC practical projects students attend school P2 (IM junior) attend school
Deputy Principal: Mr Foty Loupos Principal: Mr Glen Kingsley Deputy Principal: Mr Rodney Loxley Deputy Principal: Mrs Jodie Wellington
What will this look like? Normal school start, finish and bell times will apply – 9:06am to 3:20pm. Students will be separated into classes of 10 and allocated to a room for the day. Students will continue to follow the One Unit of Work online learning policy as per Department of Education Guidelines, however, they will be facilitated face-to-face by an allocated teacher. If students can bring their online learning device on their allocated day, it would be appreciated, if not we will do our best to ensure students in attendance have access to a computer/laptop. Some students may have their current teacher in their class, but with timetabling restrictions and physical distancing protocols, this cannot be guaranteed.
Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me
What happens if my family decide it is best for me to stay home? That’s fine. As long as you are engaging in online work and providing evidence of learning at the direc on of your teach‐er and/or comple ng physical work packages, you will be marked as Flexible A endance (not Absent).
Contact the front office to let us know .
When will school return to normal? We’re not sure how long Phase 1 will con nue for, but we will let you know as soon as we know. We are for‐ward planning in prepara on for the next phase or to be moved back into Phase 0. See Page 4 of this news‐le er for each phase and see Page 3 for Student Well‐being ini a ves from the Department of Educa on, for keeping a healthy mindset moving forward.
Can I attend if I am unwell? No. If you are unwell, stay home. If you come to school and are unwell, your parents, carers and emergency contacts will be called to collect you.
What will lunchtime and recess look like?
Limited playground areas will be available. Students will be required to physical distance and will receive reminders over the PA.
As men oned earlier, the canteen will be open on a limited menu and for online ordering. Students will be required to follow social distancing markings on the ground in the can‐teen areas.
Students will not be able to use the bubblers.
I haven’t completed my HSC Minimum Standards Testing. Ms Fuz will be con nuing to coordinate this program at school on your allocated days, so don’t worry she will be in touch. Or, you can find her in the Library!
What’s happening with assessment tasks? At this stage, all Year 7‐10 assessment tasks have been delegated to the professional direc on of your regular class‐room teacher. All Stage 6 students will be given updated assessment schedules from their regular classroom teacher.
What do I need to bring? If you have a device, please make sure you bring your device and its charger. If you do not have a device, please contact the school to arrange for a laptop loan. Students are also encouraged to bring their own bo led water for refilling. The Canteen will be opera ng on a limited menu and we encourage you to pre‐order online.
Are the buses running? Yes, buses are running. Students need to prac ce physical distancing where possible on buses. Students will be re‐quired to physical distance when lining up and moving to the buses at the end of the day.
Do I need to attend roll call? Yes! Roll call will be held in the MPH – Mul ‐Purpose Hall and the Canteen Area for students from Years 7‐10, Seniors will go to the C/D Quad with students prac cing physical distancing. Roll call will be used to work out how many stu‐dents in each class are present. A er rolls are marked, you will be directed to your classroom for the day.
Can seniors leave after their last period? Seniors who study 12 Units will be on a 6 Period Day for both days, otherwise Flexible A endance for students on less units will apply. There will also be some flexibility on Fridays for Year 12 HSC Major Works, at the direc on of their regular classroom teacher.
Should I wear my uniform? Yes. Full school uniform is required. The Lowes uniform shop is s ll open. It is star ng to get colder, so be pre‐pared.
Will the canteen be open? Yes, however, we are not sure how many students will a end, so we will operate on a limited menu.
It is encouraged to order your lunch online.
Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me
Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me
