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04.28.21 Message from the Victorian Chief Health Officer
I would like to take this opportunity to thank students, staff, teachers, parents, and carers for ensuring a safe and successful start to the 2021 school year and to thank you for your cooperation during the short period of remote learning in February during the circuit breaker restrictions.
As Term 2 commences, schools continue to be able to operate with a largely normal program of activity, enabling important on-site activities to return, such as school open days and working bees, with appropriate health and safety measures in place.
Throughout the pandemic, Victorian schools have rapidly and successfully adapted to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, embedding COVIDSafe principles by reinforcing good behaviours, creating safe spaces, adapting activities, and responding quickly to COVID-19 risk.
While we have seen outbreaks emerge in Victoria, we have also witnessed our capacity to respond quickly to limit the impact of these outbreaks.
Given the current very low risk of COVID-19 transmission in the community, continued high rates of testing and wastewater monitoring, and continued observance of health and safety measures in schools; those with medical vulnerabilities or their carers can feel reassured to continue to safely work and learn on school sites, and enjoy the benefits of doing so.
It is crucial, however, for everyone to remain vigilant by staying home when unwell, performing regular hand hygiene, wearing a mask when required, and maintaining physical distancing from others when practical.
Should cases of COVID-19 increase again in the community, I am confident that with COVIDSafe plans in place, alongside our ability to quickly identify and respond to cases, schools remain safe places for all staff and students. I also continue to be reassured by evidence that children are less impacted by the virus and are less likely to develop severe illness.
The school community continues to have an important role to promote COVID-19 testing when a student or staff member has any symptoms, no matter how mild, and ensuring they remain home until they are well. Getting tested and staying home until results are known is critical to limiting community transmission.
Adj Clin Prof Brett Sutton
Victorian Chief Health Officer
Mother's Day Stall Schedules 2021
Mother’s Days Stall will be held from Tuesday to Friday this week.
Gifts are priced between $3 and $7. Cash only accepted. Gold coins preferred.
Please see below Mother’s Day Schedules 2021:
New Secondary School Zones 2022
New Secondary School zones for 2022 are now available to see on the Find My School website.
To visit the site, see: www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au
Soundgarage Enrolment Term 2 Form 2021
Please see the attached Soundgarage Enrolment Term 2 Form 2021.
These need to be returned to the school office by Wednesday 31st March.
03.02.21 Face Masks in Schools Update
Dear Families,
The Victorian Government has announced an easing of restrictions.
At schools, this means that face masks are no longer mandatory in all indoor spaces for school staff and secondary school students.
Requirements for the use of masks are outlined below. Visitors and parents must also observe this guidance.
• Face masks are recommended, but not mandatory, for use by staff, students and visitors when physical distancing of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained.
• People aged 12 years and over must always carry a face mask – unless they have a lawful exemption.
• People aged 12 years and over must wear a face mask when on public transport, school buses and when in taxis or ride share vehicles – unless they have a lawful exemption.
• There are a number of lawful excuses for not wearing a face mask, including for staff and students who are unable to wear a face mask due to the nature of their disability. This includes students or staff who have a medical condition, such as a breathing problem, a serious skin condition on the face, or a mental health condition.
Regards,
Robert Nikolic & Justine Ryan
Assistant Principals- School Operations Team
Ordering your School Photos 2021
Unique image codes will be issued to all students on/after photo day so families can register online to view images when they become available in the webshop.
Registration is simple, just follow 3 steps:
1. Go to order.arphotos.com.au and and enter your child’s 2021 image code.
2. Tap on ‘Add another child’ to enter the image codes of siblings.
3. Fill in your contact details and review before confirming your registration.
When images are ready to view and are in the webshop, all parents who have registered will be notified by SMS and email.
Once registered, please wait for notification that 2021 images are online to view before making your purchase.
2021 Term Dates
Term 1
28th January – 1st April
Term 2
19th April – 25th June
Term 3
12th July – 17th September
Term 4
4th October – 17th December
Curriculum Days for 2021
Wednesday 27th January (Mandatory)
Thursday 27th May
Friday 28th May
Monday 23rd August
Truganina College Enrolments for 2021 and 2022
Foundation to Year 9 Enrolments for 2021 are now open.
Foundation to Year 9 Enrolments for 2022 will be open May 3rd 2021.
For more information, please contact the office on 9368 9800 or email enrolments@truganinap9.vic.edu.au
Emergency and Mental Health Support Information and contact phone numbers
If you require any assistance over the school holidays while the school is unattended please contact:
000 Emergency Assistance
Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance
Ph:000
Kids Helpline
Phone: 1800551800
https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Free 24 hour/7 days a week advice and support for children and young people 5-25 years old
Parent Helpline
Phone: 1300 301 300
https://parentline.com.au/
Free 24 hour/7 days a week advice and support for parents, guardians and carers
Lifeline
Phone:13 4357
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Free 24 hour/7 days a week crisis support and suicide prevention
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Ph: 1300 22 4636
Free mental health support and assistance for depression and anxiety
Suicide Call Back Service
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Ph: 1300 659 467
Head to Help:
www.headtohelp.org.au
Ph 1800 595 212
headspace Counselling
https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
Your local doctor or medical centre
Year 9 to 10 Transition - Application for Year 10 Placement 2021
Dear Families,
Please find attached important information regarding year 9 to 10 transition.
24 04 2020 Application For Year 10 Placement Letter
24 04 2020 Application For Year 10 Placement Blank Application
Kind regards,
Andrew Maki
Learning Specialist- Transitions and Pathways
07.09.20 Schools Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
Dear Families,
I hope that you are all well and the children have enjoyed a well-deserved break.
In recent days the Victorian Government has made a series of significant announcements about the introduction of new measures across metropolitan Melbourne to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
These include announcements about a change to arrangements for schools at the start of Term 3. The Victorian Government has directed that:
- There will be five pupil-free days from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July for all students from Prep through to Year 9.
- For these days, schools have been directed that a care and supervision program will be provided for only those students whose parents/carers cannot work from home.
These steps have been identified as critical measures to protect the safety of us all.
We are awaiting further information from the Department and as always we will be responsive in communicating this information with our school community as we receive it.
Thank you for your continued patience, support and care during these unprecedented times.
Please continue to stay safe and healthy.
Kind Regards,
Jenny Crowle
Principal
14/04/2020 Term 2 Remote and Flexible Learning
14.04.2020
Dear Families,
Please see attached information on Remote and Flexible Learning from Mrs Crowle.
04.14.2020 Term 2 Remote And Flexible Learning
Coronavirus - Last Updated 23/03/2020
23.03.2020
Dear Families,
Yesterday the Victorian Government, with the support of the Chief Health Officer, announced the bringing forward of school holidays in Victoria, commencing from Tuesday 24th March.
From Tuesday 24th until Friday 27th March a supervision program for primary school students whose parents are essential service workers, for example health, police, corrections and emergency services will be in place.
There is no obligation for students who are children of essential workers to attend school this week but we will provide care and a supervision program for these students if it is needed.
Thank you for your efforts this term to support your child’s learning and your flexibility during this unprecedented time.
We wish you all a happy and safe term break and we will continue to provide updates via Compass and the College website https://truganinap9.vic.edu.au/.
Kind Regards
Jenny Crowle
Principal
17.03.2020
Current Advice on COVID 19
Dear Families,
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up-to-date advice, as issued by the Department of Education and Training, with instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer.
All updates are up on the College website. The following link will take you to the most recent information.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
The Department of Education and Training have put in place a number of precautionary measures, examples include, but are not limited to; maintaining good hygiene practices and advice in regards to organised gatherings, camps and excursions.
Following this advice,
1. All College excursions will not go ahead until further notice.
2. The information session – Supporting Your Child’s Learning At Home will no longer be held on Thursday 19th March; however, you can access all of the resources and videos on the College Website from Monday 23rd March. You are encouraged to watch the flipped learning videos with your child/children and have a discussion around how they use the Truganina College Reading and Maths Mantra to support their learning.
3. Everyone arriving into Australia from overseas from midnight on March 15th will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. Importantly this includes parents and carers and any other relatives or friends of students returning from overseas travel. They must not visit the school for any reason during this self-isolation period.
We thank you for your support and understanding and welcome you to contact the office on 9368 9800 if you have any further queries regarding this advice.
Yours sincerely
Jenny Crowle
Principal
16.03.2020
Dear Families,
Please refer to the link for updated information on the Coronavirus.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
10.03.2020
Dear Families,
Please refer to the link for updated information on the Coronavirus.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
22.02.2020
Dear Families,
Please refer to the link for updated information on the Coronavirus.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
03.02.2020
Dear Families,
Please refer to the link for updated information on the Coronavirus.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
30.01.2020
Dear Families,
A very warm welcome back to the 2020 school year. I trust that you had a restful holiday with family and friends. It has been fabulous speaking with your children and hearing about their holiday and the books they have read over the holiday break.
At the start of the school year, I would like to extend a special welcome to our new students and families.
It is my great pleasure and privilege to have your children at our College. Your trust and support to ensure your child is learning both academically and socially is very much valued and appreciated.
Coinciding with the start of the school year there has been conflicting information being presented in relation to the coronavirus.
I am writing to you today to reassure you that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
I have attached the most recent factsheet for school students, staff and families. You will see accurate information included in this fact sheet. Please note the advice in regards to any student, families or staff members who have travelled to Hubei Province, China in the last 14 days.
Coronavirus Factsheet 01.30.2020
It is recommended that all other students are to attend school as normal.
School commenced on Wednesday the 29th January for students in Years 1-9, 30th January for students in Year Foundation with all new enrolments beginning accepted from Monday the 3rd February 2020.
School starts at 8.35am. With the current construction works around the school, I ask that you allow adequate travel time so that your child is at school on time, settled and ready to commence the days’ learning by reading.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Lisa Rouvray on 9368 9800.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
Kinder to Foundation Transition Presentations
Kinder to Foundation Transition dates have been set for Foundation students 2020.
Kinder Foundation Transition 2020
Kinder Foundation Transition Handout 2
Kinder Foundation Transition Presentation 2
Kinder Foundation Transition Handout 3
Kinder Foundation Transition Presentation 3
For more information, please call the Office on 9368 9800
Victorian School of Languages
The Victorian School of Languages are currently running Saturday morning language sessions.
For more information please visit the Victorian School of Languages website https://www.vsl.vic.edu.au/
Upcoming Events
Compass School Manager
Truganina College uses Compass School Manager as our web based Parent Portal and Learning Management system.
Using Compass will allow you to access up-to-date and meaningful information about our school and your child’s progress. Importantly, it will continue to develop the link between home and school.
Please click the button below to access the Parent Portal for Compass School Manager.
Further Information
Here are links to documents you may find helpful when accessing our Parent Portal.
School Canteen
The canteen is open from Monday – Friday for online lunch orders and over the counter snacks at recess and lunch.
The canteen offers an online ordering system. All lunch orders are to be ordered online. All orders must be placed by 9am on the day you wish to order food. Please click the link below to submit your order.
https://www.boccafoods.com.au.
Please refer to the menu on the right of this page.
Uniform
Noone Imagewear are the uniform supplier for Truganina College.
The following photos showcase the uniform. Please note the students are wearing either black runners or school shoes. If you have any questions about the uniform please contact Noone Imagewear direct on 9749 0543.
State Schools’ Relief
State Schools’ Relief helps students with footwear and clothing for school. They help students that may be facing challenges like trouble at home, family illness, students who have lost everything due to house fires and natural disasters or help out if the parents can’t afford the uniform and shoes for school.
State Schools’ Relief work with every government school in Victoria to make sure that all students regardless of background can participate in school activities and have access to education.
If you or your parent/guardian is struggling to provide your uniform for school; please contact the school office on 9368 9800 for assistance.
clk2sell App
clk2sell app is a fast way for parents to buy and sell second hand uniforms.
In 2014, State Schools’ Relief launched clk2sell – a smartphone solution to buy and sell second-hand school uniforms. With the new term and season change, it’s a great time to upload and sell those unwanted uniform items.
Close to 100 schools are now using the app – saving time and money. State Schools’ Relief is encouraging more schools and parents to get on board to reap the benefits. “Parents have saved 50-70 per cent”, said State Schools’ Relief CEO, Stephen Isles.
By being able to purchase uniforms at a reduced price children can wear the appropriate uniform and in turn gain the confidence to attend school without feeling embarrassed.
Hear about how the clk2sell app works and the benefits experienced by parents and schools already using the app. Watch the clk2sell video.
For more information about this resource go to www.clk2sell.com or email info@clk2sell.com.
Outside School Hours Care
We are proud to partner with Camp Australia to provide our outside of school hours care program.
To help families prepare for the new school year, bookings for Outside School Hours Care are now open for 2020.
So that Camp Australia can care for all students, they do recommend that families register an account with them and always book in advance.
Why register? To attend the care of Camp Australia, parents/guardians must register their child by completing an online enrolment form via the parent portal. It’s very important that parents/guardians fill out all compulsory enrolment documentation for their child and notify Camp Australia of any medical conditions, illnesses and other, to ensure the health and safety of all children in their care.
To find out more about the program at our school, including hours of operation, fees and how to register, please click the link below.
Working With Children Check
To assist you with applying for a Working with Children Check please click the image below. The link will direct you to the website to fill in your application.
All community volunteers at Truganina College are required to have a valid Working with Children Check.
Statement on Insurance at School
The Department of Education and Training (DET) does not provide personal accident insurance for students. Parents/guardians of students who do not have student accident insurance are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs. Parents/guardians can purchase insurance policies from commercial insurers. Personal property is sometimes brought to school by students, staff and visitors. This can include, but is not limited to mobile phones, electronic games, calculators, toys, musical instruments, sporting equipment, and cars parked on school premises. The Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property. It is probably wise for valuable items to be left at home. For further information, please contact DET Central Staff member: Jane Wilhelm at wilhelm.jane.j@edumail.vic.gov.au or phone 9637 2509.
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