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23.01.2022 Seven things for a smooth transition back to school from Andrew Fuller - a great newsletter resource. https://theparentswebsite.com.au/andrew-fuller-seven-thin/

21.01.2022 Return to school will mean a great raft of things and feelings to both staff and students (and parents), as we embark on this new normal. "We must remember that parents and teachers, with their greater understanding of events, may actually experience more trepidation and feelings of uncertainty than their children." https://lens.monash.edu//a-collective-return-to-school-and

15.01.2022 I know lots of parents and students have been waiting for this one so here's all the info you need on what's happening for Term 3. As we flagged last week, al...l schools in regional and rural Victoria except for Mitchell Shire will return to face-to-face learning as planned tomorrow. Years 11, 12, and specialist school students within Stage 3 restricted areas will also start back in the classroom. School holidays for Preps to Year 10s in Stage 3 restricted areas have been extended by a week and on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, they'll begin remote learning on Monday 20 July. That's because while we're doing everything we can to drive case numbers down, it's really important not to have hundreds of thousands of kids and their parents and carers moving around every day. Few points to note: We'll still have on-site supervision for any student who needs it whether that's because their parents are out working, for vulnerable kids, or those with disabilities who need extra support. All students attending class or on-site supervision in Stage 3 restricted areas will be temperature-checked daily. Kids leaving the Stage 3 area for school will also be temperature-checked each morning when they get there. Students who received a laptop or tablet to learn from home last term should still have these but we'll also be loaning out a further 1,000 devices and 2,500 dongles to make sure everyone has what they need to learn. School breakfast and lunch clubs will continue to run for any student that needs them whether they're learning face-to-face or at home. For families on the edge of the boundary, whether students learn in the classroom or remotely is based on the location of the school not where you live. This ensures kids will be doing the same thing as their classmates regardless of their home address. I'm sure people will be wondering 'Why these year levels and not others?' We want to make sure all our VCE and VCAL kids across the state are in the same boat and everyone gets an equal chance to do their best. Plus Year 12s have next year to plan for and we want to make sure they have as much support as possible over the next six months. Feedback last term was that remote learning for specialist school students, their families and their teachers was incredibly challenging. That's why we've made this call. I know people will have differing views and mixed feelings about this. I know kids will miss their mates. And I appreciate that it probably feels a bit unsettling for everyone students and parents alike. My heartfelt thanks for your patience and resilience. There might be a few blips along the way but we're doing our utmost to make this transition as smooth as possible. And finally, to our hard-working teachers and school staff: Thank you for everything. You are truly irreplaceable.

12.01.2022 Latest Newsletter emailed to members today

12.01.2022 Remote Learning at Wallarano Primary School The numbers don’t lie! In the last 30 days. 646 Student iPads loaned to families... 94% of iPads used for remote-learning every week 15 Active SeeSaw Classrooms (Grade F-2) 1200 posts added Daily to SeeSaw 70+ Active Google Classrooms (Grade 3-6) 400 posts added Daily to Google Classroom 3085 connections to a Google Meet Video Conference 311 books borrowed from Sora e-Library 600 logins to BrainPop Video Library 728 books opened from PM eCollection 1506 recordings made on PM eCollection 162 ICT Support Tickets Opened/Closed .plus all the other systems we aren’t able to analyse! well done everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LCgI_vXvrk

09.01.2022 The value of a good educator’s work lasts a lifetime, but the chance for them to be recognised, celebrated and rewarded is now. Applications for the 2020 #CBATeachingAwards are now open! Apply or nominate a deserving #teacher or #school leader you know.

08.01.2022 APF President Julie Podbury joined 7NEWS Melbourne yesterday to discuss the return to school

08.01.2022 Don't forget to renew your rego? Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) has made changes to the Teacher Registration Scheme, which come into effect 1 Sept. For full details see their website. https://www.vit.vic.edu.au//changes-to-vits-teacher-regist

04.01.2022 President Julie Podbury appeared on The Today show this morning

04.01.2022 On Monday Minister Merlino announced a maintenance blitz across Victorian schools - fantastic news that supports Principals around the state to continue to lead the best schools in the country. https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au//Essential-Maintena

03.01.2022 APF councillor Loretta Piazza and Henry Grossek speak to The Age about the challenges faced by schools during the coronavirus crisis.

02.01.2022 APF councillor Henry Grossek spoke to The Age about the reopening of schools after the coronavirus crisis. https://www.theage.com.au//safety-plea-as-principals-prepa

01.01.2022 A devastating blow to Melbourne families tonight, forced back into home schooling for Prep through to Year 10 when Term 3 starts tomorrow week. Our second wave... surge is showing no signs of slowing. We've had 273 new cases, and another death - a man in his 70s. The Premier says he has no choice but to keep school children home as Melbourne battles to contain the virus. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS