The new school term kicked-off this week with many local students racing to get through the doors and teachers excited to have their classrooms full of young faces, eager to learn and interact.
It has been a rocky start to the year with a two-week delay to the school term combined with uncertainty around further COVID restrictions, school communities have found themselves under additional pressure and Principal Angie Kelly from Cannonvale State School says she is glad they can finally start getting back to normal.
“The main thing is that it’s been fantastic having kids back at school – schools without children just don’t feel right,” she said.
Children of essential workers have been attending school for the past three weeks and Principal Kelly said that her staff did a great job of making the first fortnight fun and now that the official school term has started, she is confident everyone will be able to follow any of the new directives.
“It’s not our first rodeo!” she said.
“We’ve done everything we’ve been asked to do and now we are getting on with teaching and learning in a fun way.”
Principal Don McDermid from Proserpine State High School agreed.
“Our school is excited to welcome all students back onsite to commence the new school year – a special welcome to our many new students and Year 7 students who join our school community,” he said.
“On their first day back to school, our students engaged in a range of activities that embrace our school’s values, including welcoming our students, creating a sense of belonging and developing House and whole school spirit.”
While the excitement is generating much positivity within school communities, there are a few necessary adjustments that are changing the landscape of a ‘normal’ school year.
Until Friday 4th March there will be no school camps, excursions or mass gatherings (including school assemblies).
“The biggest thing that affects us most is not being able to come together as a whole school for assembly,” said Principal Kelly.
“They are the cultural heart of our school, and we are hoping restrictions will soon be eased back so we can all come together again.”
Quick Facts
• No school assemblies, excursions or school camps until March 4
• Children from grade 3 advised to wear masks where possible
• High school students must wear masks
• Restrictions on non-essential visitors to school
• If your child becomes symptomatic at school they will isolated in a safe place, parents will be contacted and given a RAT test which they can administer at home
Deputy Principal of Cannonvale State School Ange Heffernan with a group of prep students – (L-R) Torben Dench, Reef Thackray, Georgia Friend, Isabelle Anthony and Ada Hokins
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
