Lismore South Public School Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers,

Nothing makes me smile more than visiting classrooms and witnessing students engaged in their learning and working cooperatively. Many children have shared how excited they are to be back. It has been great to see how many students are already tackling the year ahead with confidence, smiling faces and a 'can do' attitude. Although there have been some changes this year, the transition back to school has been smooth and positive. 

Our 'Meet the Teacher' sessions have been scheduled for Tuesday 15th February at 4.30pm for Kindergarten and Thursday 17th February at 4.30pm for Years 1-6. This is the perfect chance to meet your child’s teacher and ask any questions about the new school year. We ask that only one parent attends the session and that you only enter our school if you are feeling well with no COVID symptoms. All parents and carers need to wear a mask and socially distance in the classrooms. 

Thank you for keeping us informed of your children and family status in relation to COVID and your child’s return to school. We understand that there is a mixture of thoughts, concerns and anxieties around the current situation and students returning to school. We will continue to communicate with you regarding any COVID positive cases who have been on school grounds. The measures we are taking at school are aimed at keeping our school open and our students learning in the classroom. 

Regards,

Larissa Polak

This will be an informal time to say hello, answer any questions you have and to hear about the year ahead.  

Tuesday - Kindergarten.4.30pm - 5.30pm 

Thursday - Years 1-6  4.30pm - 5.30pm

Please ensure you wear a mask, socially distance and sign in using the school QR codes. 

While Covid-19 is still circulating through our community, the NSW Department of Education has provided schools with masks, Rapid Antigen Tests and plenty of sanitiser to support us in our quest to keep students and staff safe and healthy. 

While there will likely continue to be exposures both within school and the wider community, the school will aim to remain open. If there is an exposure in your child’s class or year group, a letter and Skoolbag announcement will be shared to advise that you should monitor for symptoms. 

If someone in your household has COVID, your family is required to isolate for seven days. 

Please do not send your child to school if: 

• Someone in the household currently has Covid-19 

• Someone in the household is waiting on a PCR test result 

• The student is waiting on a PCR test result (you must remain in isolation until a negative result comes through) 

• The student returns a positive RAT test result (this must be reported to the school and Service NSW via the app) 

• The student has any symptoms at all associated with Covid-19.

If your child needs to stay home for any of these reasons, please contact the school and we can arrange for some school work to be completed.

All students in Years K-4 will be visiting the Life Education van. A permission note will be sent home next week.  We ask that families pay $5.00 per child. 

School and Preschool Echidna group photos will be taken on Tuesday, 1st March.  Preschool Goanna group will have their photos taken on Thursday, 3rd March.  Photos need to be pre-ordered and paid for prior to photo day.  Order envelopes will be sent home soon.

Next Friday 18th February, students in Years 1 – 6 will be holding class elections for 2022 Semester One Student Representative Council.  If your child would like to nominate themselves, please have them prepare a 30 second speech about why they would be a good candidate to represent their class. Information regarding the badge assembly will be communicated soon.   

On Wednesday 9th February we had our annual swimming carnival. It was a day filled with fun and friendly competition. All students should be extremely proud of their efforts. Well done to all students who were first timers, swam in a new event or did their personal best. Many thanks to staff who worked hard organising a great carnival, with a special shout out to Mrs Golding for her leadership as carnival coordinator. Scroll to the end of the newsletter for photos.

Our school canteen Supervisor Position has become vacant. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the position, please contact the school office on 6621 3433 or email lismoresth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au for an Applicant's Package. 

We would like to welcome all our preschool families to Lismore South PS Ngulliboo Jarjums Preschool 2022. We look forward to developing relationships with families and engaging your child in rich learning experiences in a play based environment.

Please contact Myra for booking enquires on 0414 230 536. Alternatively, for any concerns or questions, contact the main office on 6621 6437 and ask for Paula.