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Colac Primary School

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5231 2560

Address: 65 Murray Street 3325 Colac, VIC, Australia

Website: http://colacps.vic.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au/tveducation/ The ABC Education TV channel might just have the program you are looking for to support your learning. Check it out

23.01.2022 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster- The session this week was oversubscribed, but another opportunity is available - so get in quick!

22.01.2022 Enrolments are now open at Colac schools. Please contact Colac Primary School for enrolment information and application if you are interested in enrolling your child for 2021. We hope to hear from you soon!

19.01.2022 A sincere thank you to our parents, carers, staff and school community for supporting the children throughout Remote & Flexible Learning. All grades will be onsite from Tuesday June 9th. We look forward to being together to continue our learning. Many supports and alterations are in place to support health, safety and well-being. Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends and we will see everyone soon.

19.01.2022 The Victorian government can assist eligible families with little or nothing in their pantries with emergency relief packages. Families can register their need for 2 weeks worth of food, by calling Victorias corona-virus hotline on 1800 675 398. For eligible families, the packages will contain items such as long-life milk, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables and sugar. Personal care packages containing soap, toothpaste and deodorant are also available for eligible households. The program is being run by the Red Cross in partnership with Food-bank Victoria, under the direction of the State Relief Coordinator.

19.01.2022 Dear families, The COVID situation has created ongoing concern and confusion for us all. Clear information is difficult to ascertain at times when things are rapidly changing, but we have done our best this afternoon to unpack what this means for our community. Following this afternoons announcements Colac Primary School staff and students will resume face to face onsite classes on Monday July 13th as planned. The below information has been sourced via the Victorian Premie...rs Office and has been confirmed by the Department of Education. As always, stay warm, stay safe and look after yourselves and each other. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au//200707-Statement-From-The-

19.01.2022 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster- Dear parents and carers, On Tuesday 25 August, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).... Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times. Dr Carr-Greggs webinar is aptly named Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era. In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown and remote learning. Topics include: your supportive role setting the emotional tone focusing on what you can control how to deal with disappointment further resources and where to get help. Dr Carr-Greggs presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions. Webinar details When: Tuesday 25 August Time: 7:30pm Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session Format: online via Webex Cost: free How to register To register and for more information visit the Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era eventbrite page.

18.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/ms-readathon-2020/253556162558522/?ti=icl The MS Readathon is happening now. This may be of interest to some our avid readers at home. We havent registered as a school, but now that we are in Remote and Flexible learning, it might be of interest to you individually. You can register as an individual and start participating during the month of August. Check it out and happy reading.

18.01.2022 Dumper, our resident turtle, has gone on holiday! Dumper is being well taken care of and he is happy in his current home. We hope to see him back at Colac Primary School when we all return. ... Take care over the holidays, give your pets lots of attention and enjoy your time at home

17.01.2022 Cooking returned this week with the Kitchen Garden Program back up and running. Our trees have fruited and the plums were used by our Grade 5 & 6 class to make an Upside-down Plum Cake which was served with ice-cream - YUM!

17.01.2022 Free apples! Please come and take as many as you would like! (Please abide by social distancing rules and dont forget your face mask )

17.01.2022 Colac Primary School joins in R U OK? Day to support positive mental health - we hope this makes you smile as you reach out and start the conversation...

16.01.2022 Keeping Colac Safe - Part 2

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15.01.2022 Here is a great idea for students to become involved in some community spirit whilst being active and enjoying some fresh air!

15.01.2022 At Colac Primary School, our core Additional Language is Chinese (Mandarin). We are looking forward to continuing our learning in 2021 with our tutors based in Beijing. Our Chinese language tutors are currently on holiday due to the annual Chinese/Lunar New Year celebrations, so we will see them on-screen later in the month. Lunar New Year is one of the biggest celebrations on the Chinese and south-east Asian calendar. This year the date falls on Friday, February 12, with ...celebrations continuing beyond that. 2021 is the Year of the Metal Ox, which symbolises diligence, honesty, reliability, stability, perseverance, power, stubbornness and excellence. Colac Primary School wishes everyone a Happy Lunar New Year!

15.01.2022 A special video message of encouragement to our students and their families - YOU GOT THIS!

14.01.2022 Following advice from the Department of Education and Training we will be moving to remote and flexible learning from Term 2, to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This means that all students who can learn at home must learn from home. This is a very clear directive from the Victorian Government based on the advice of the Chief Health Officer. ... The Departments latest advice on coronavirus can be found at https://www.education.vic.gov.au/coronavirus It is important that we work together and support each other during this challenging time. We will be in touch with staff and parents and carers shortly with further details of what remote and flexible learning will look like at our school. In the meantime, you might find it useful to look at the Departments Learning from Home website. It provides resources and guidance for teachers and parents and carers. https://www.education.vic.gov.au//Pa/learningfromhome.aspx Please continue to stay safe and healthy.

14.01.2022 Please find attached the media release from the Premiers office this morning. Key points: Pupil free day for staff May 25th Prep to 2 students return onsite May 26th Years 3-6 students to remain in remote & flexible learning until June 9th.

14.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all of our Colac PS families

14.01.2022 Stay safe Colac #3

13.01.2022 Welcome to our 2021 Prep students! Our incoming Prep students have been invited to Colac Primary School for a short transition session on Monday November 16th. We are excited to meet our new students. COVID Safe procedures apply and children will undertake a 20 minute session with one of our Prep staff. Children may have one parent accompany them to school. Adults must wear face masks and abide by social distancing protocols. ... Families have been allocated times, so if you are unsure please contact the school by phone for your session time. Families will receive their 2021 Prep Show-bags tomorrow which will contain further information about Prep @ Colac Primary School as well as some very special items from our Grade 6 Buddies. Please note that this is a student free day for all of our current students as parent teacher interviews will take place for all students in Grades Prep to 6. See more

13.01.2022 Due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 and the continuing Stage 3 Restrictions in Victoria, our Mothers Day stall will not proceed this year.

12.01.2022 To all of our Colac PS families, The Premier has this morning announced that all Victorian schools will transition to remote teaching and learning for term 2. Communication has been sent to you via compass. Please ensure your Compass details are up to date so we can get in touch with you early in term 2 to discuss the needs of our child/ren. Compass will be used for all school specific communication. This page will be used for posts relevant to our community, but not for ...teaching and learning purposes. Take care of one another and thank you for your continued partnership as we work together in these challenging times. See more

11.01.2022 To all in our community Colac Primary School wishes you a safe and happy Easter!

10.01.2022 Keep Colac safe

10.01.2022 Free apples and oranges available outside the stadium. Please byo bag and follow social distancing rules! Enjoy

10.01.2022 We will be celebrating World Kindness Day at Colac Primary School today. Our students, staff and families have demonstrated so many acts of kindness this year, often in very challenging times. We value kindness as a school and will enjoy the opportunity tomorrow to 'spread kindness like confetti'. Students and staff are encouraged to wear any shade of green for Kindness Day and to celebrate both kindness and gratitude within our community whilst spreading our message far and wide: Kindness Matters! Happy World Kindness Day

08.01.2022 Wishing a Happy Fathers Day to all of our families Fathers, Dads, Pops, Poppies, Pas, special relatives, family members and carers. A special wish to all who wont see your loved ones today - we do hope you are able to take time to reflect and connect in a safe and supportive way. Take care xx

07.01.2022 Colac Primary is proud to be a Sun-Smart School. Lots of information can be found to support skin safety @ https://www.sunsmart.com.au/ With some summer sun headed our way, remember to take care and use your skin safety strategies.

06.01.2022 To all of our neighbours and friends; please dont hesitate to report destructive behaviour if you see it in or around our school. Our people, community, gardens and surrounds are precious to us. Please, if you see anything suspicious or anyone doing the wrong thing call the police on 131444. ... Remember in the case of an emergency to phone 000. Thank you and for those of you enjoying the school holidays, stay warm and stay safe

05.01.2022 Wow - what a great week of cooking we've had this week: the creations - Ham, Zucchini and Feta Muffins, followed by Banana Bread. The students had a great lunch outside with table centrepieces of fresh flowers and lots of sunshine. It is great to see our Kitchen Garden program in action!

04.01.2022 We look forward to welcoming back our students tomorrow for Term 3 Families have been sent information on school requirements via Compass. Take care and stay safe!

04.01.2022 Grade Prep-2 students will be welcomed back tomorrow morning between 8.55am and 9.15am. Please refer to information about the return to school posted on Compass today. Please remember that physical distancing is required for all adults and entry to school grounds is limited. We will have our friendly staff ready to meet students and assist on both sides of the school grounds tomorrow morning. We cant wait to see our P-2 students and we look forward to welcoming back our Grade 3-6 students on June 9th. We wish all of our learners a happy week.

02.01.2022 Join us on-line on December 1st @ 7pm for an important parent session on Cyber-safety: Parenting in the digital world. Bought to you by Colac Primary School and Dolly's Dream.

01.01.2022 The Nutbush... our staff have been busy teaching dance remotely! See if you can learn the Nutbush too