Grovedale Primary School in Geelong, Victoria | School

Grovedale Primary School

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5243 3902

Address: 143 Bailey Street, Grovedale 3216 Geelong, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers, Due to updates from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, all visitors and staff members on site are required to wear masks. Staff are not required to wear a mask when face to face teaching or caring for children. If visiting the school for any purpose, please ensure you check in to the office. Non-staff members are not able to enter classrooms or other indoor spaces due to current Covid restrictions. We will advise of any changes as we are notified by th...e Department of Education. Together we can flex with the changes in order to keep everyone safe. We've got this! Thank you for your support and cooperation, always.

23.01.2022 Thank you to the amazing group of families and staff who assisted with the working bee today. We're one step closer to achieving our major goal of creating outdoor learning areas for our students. Thank you

23.01.2022 Hot Cross Buns: Thank you for all your orders. All orders have been delivered to classrooms this afternoon.

23.01.2022 At Grovedale PS we care about your mental health and we know that there are many challenges out there. Please always monitor your child's use of social media to ensure that the content they are accessing is appropriate and healthy. We encourage you to please help anyone who may be at risk or experiencing emotional distress, including worried family and friends, to contact one of the following services:... Kids Helpline. 1800 55 1800. Phone support is there all day, every day. Online support is open from 8am-midnight every day (AEST). Suicide Callback Service. 1300 659 467. Phone support all day, every day, and follow-up calls. eHeadspace. 1800 650 890. Open 9am-1am daily (AEST). Lifeline. 13 11 14. Phone support all day, every day. Online support 7pm-4am daily (AEST). Beyondblue. 1300 22 4636. Phone support all day, every day. Online support 3pm-midnight every day. Stay safe, stay well, stay connected.

22.01.2022 Click on the link to learn more about our return to on-site learning. http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Return-to-On-Site-Learning-

22.01.2022 Please find attached this fortnight's newsletter. It can also be found on the school's website and on SENTRAL. Grab a cuppa and have a read http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Term-4-Week-8-25th-November

20.01.2022 Parents/Carers, This may be of interest to your families free webinar - Dr Michael Carr-Gregg 15 Sep 2020 Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster-... To help parents and carers build family resilience in these difficult times, the Department is presenting a free webinar by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. This webinar will give families some practical skills, knowledge and strategies for managing the lockdown period and remote learning. This webinar will be taking place online. You will be sent a link on the day of the event to watch it, via the email address you supply. Please note that this event will be delivered live only and won't be recorded. Hopefully there is still time for you to register. Date And Time Tue, 15 September 2020 7:30 PM 8:30 PM AEST Location Online Event

20.01.2022 This fortnight's newsletter. Please have a read over a cuppa and we wish your family happy and safe holidays. This newsletter can also be found on SENTRAL and the school's website. Don't forget school finishes at 2.30pm on the 1st April 2021. http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Term-1-Week-10-31st-March-2

20.01.2022 A very brief newsletter. Thanks for all your efforts in Remote Learning 2.0. http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Term-3-Week-8-2nd-Sept-2020

20.01.2022 This year's theme for National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is "We are the Elders of tomorrow - Hear our voice". Although we would love t...o get together and share songs and stories with our kids, this year we are keeping our mob safe by staying home. So, this year we got some of our Milla Milla playgroup and community kids to join us online for a Zoom singing session in Waddawurrung language! Listen to the voices of our Elders of tomorrow. Happy National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day everybody - Gobata (take care). #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow #StrongInCulture

19.01.2022 To support our local indigenous and Torres Straight Islander community we will be celebrating NAIDOC week with activities in every classroom. To learn more about NAIDOC week click on the link: https://www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-week

19.01.2022 Day 1 of Remote Learning 2.0 has started! We’ve made lots of changes based on your feedback and we hope you will find this experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. We’ve got this together! Stay safe.

18.01.2022 We hope you have had a fantastic holiday! We look forward to seeing all students back at school tomorrow, Monday 5th October, for a 9am start. Please remember that children require an individual drink bottle. Year 3-6 students are released at 3:15pm, and P-2 students are released at 3:20pm. All adults must wear face coverings and remain at least 1.5m apart while picking up and collecting students. We know it might be a bit nerve-wracking for some students to return after such a long break, and we have planned a program which will be very welcoming, will help children re-connect with their peers and the school, and will be lots of fun. If you have any concerns, please get in touch.

18.01.2022 Save the date: School Photos planned for 18th March. More information to come out to families later.

18.01.2022 Charlie and Simon walking like this made me me think of a song, The turtles go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah!

16.01.2022 It’s been a chilly few days, we hope you are all staying safe and warm at home. I’ll be in my Oodie on Fun Friday. Do you have favourite jammies you are looking forward to wearing?

16.01.2022 The newsletter has been posted to our website and to Sentral as well. Happy Holidays. Well deserved! http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Term-3-Week-10-17th-Sept-20

15.01.2022 Information regarding the annual election of school councilors has been sent through Sentral today. We encourage you to consider this opportunity to be involved in the school. For nomination forms please see the office. Nominations close on Tuesday the 16th of February 2021.... Together we are better.

15.01.2022 Reminder: Today is a Curriculum Day and Remote Learning commences tomorrow (Thursday 6 August).Reminder: Today is a Curriculum Day and Remote Learning commences tomorrow (Thursday 6 August).

14.01.2022 This is the link to Scholastic Catalogue Issue #6 catalogue. https://www.scholastic.com.au/media/5667/bc-620.pdf Due to the quick turn around from ordering the books, the school receiving the books and the school being able to get the families to collect the books before the school holidays, we have a final order date as Wednesday September 2nd. Unfortunately we will NOT be accepting any cash for Issue #6 orders.... Please click on this link to login, order and pay online. https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx Regards Admin See more

14.01.2022 If any parents would like to volunteer their assistance tomorrow at our Annual Swimming Carnival, please see Mr Waldron at the pool. Furthermore, if anyone would like to assist with cooking the BBQ back at school from around noon, please contact the office on 5243 3902 in the morning. Thank you all in advance and we hope to see lots of parents at the pool - it's been so long!

13.01.2022 Caring is an essential element of a healthy school, home and society. This article gives some easy tips for making caring more common. https://www.parentingideas.com.au/blog/make-caring-common

13.01.2022 Google Classroom Login Issue Solution 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HxdC7xhVzo

13.01.2022 Just a reminder that it’s a short week this week. Wednesday - Public holiday Thursday - Curriculum Day (pupil free) Friday - Public Holiday See you all back at school on Monday!Just a reminder that it’s a short week this week. Wednesday - Public holiday Thursday - Curriculum Day (pupil free) Friday - Public Holiday See you all back at school on Monday!

13.01.2022 Dear community, This virtual tour briefly highlights our school programs, facilities and learning spaces. If you would like further information please contact the school on 5243 3902 or email us at [email protected]. Kind regards, Grovedale PS

13.01.2022 Here is a guide to assist in starting and having a conversation with someone - near or far. Not only today, but any day. Keep well and reach out, together we have got this.

12.01.2022 How to fix Google Classroom login issues using Google Apps Device Policy app. Make sure you watch the YouTube video "Google Classroom Login Error | We are sorry, but you do not have access to Classroom | FIXED 2020".

12.01.2022 All Grovedale Primary School students will be back to onsite learning on the first day of term 4, Monday 5th October. We can't wait to see everyone again! See Sentral for further information. (COVID-19 restrictions and protocols continue to apply.)

12.01.2022 A note has just gone out on SENTRAL reminding all parents/carers to ensure students have their broad rimmed sun hat with them at school and a labelled water bottle. We are a water-only school, as we know that water helps children operate at their best, both academically and physically, when they are well hydrated. Please ensure they have their drink bottle with them each day, as the water fountains are closed as a COVID precaution, so a number are coming to the office for cup...s. We appreciate you supporting us to providing our students with a safe and healthy lifestyle. Kind regards

11.01.2022 Congratulations everyone! It's the end of the term, and time to celebrate and enjoy a well deserved break. Our classrooms aren't meant to be quiet, our playgrounds aren't meant to be empty. We can't wait to fill the school up with laughter, movement and that very special noise that only big groups of happy children can make! See you back on-site on Monday the 5th of October!

11.01.2022 We are working hard to identify the most essential learning content for our students, so that their program will be focused and effective for years to come.

10.01.2022 Hi Families, We have put together a compilation of our favourtie inspirational quotes for challenging times. We hope there is one here that resonates with you as well, and this brightens up your day. If you have a favourite insprirational quote, we would love for you to share it in the comments below. We miss you all but we know we will see you in person again soon! Enjoy the sunshine coming our way this weekend. Stay strong, stay well, stay safe.... From the GPS Team See more

07.01.2022 This fortnight's newsletter can now be seen on Sentral, School's website and Facebook (link below) http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Term-4-Week-4-28th-October-

06.01.2022 To all of the dads, uncles, grandpas, big brothers, and men in our lives - we appreciate you, and everything you do for us. The fathers at Grovedale Primary School are such important and valued members of our community and we hope you have a wonderful day today - and every day!

06.01.2022 YEAR 6 - 2020 POLOS AND RUGBY - CLEARANCE SALE We are currently clearing out excess stock of the YEAR 6POLO SHIRTS for $5 each Care: the sizings on most of the shirts do not represent the actual size. Please see the office before buying. Eg: A size 14 is more like a size 10. There are a few of bigger sizes but generally around Size 10/12... We have 2 x Adult 14 Rugby Tops for sale at $10 each Call the office if you are interested.

05.01.2022 Charlie and Simon are doing a great job helping to put the final touches in place for our Curriculum Day tomorrow! They are enjoying a little run around in my office, and giving me their ideas on what we should be focusing on. #turtlesrock

04.01.2022 Please find attached our Fortnightly newsletter. This can also be found on the school's website and through Sentral. http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Term-1-Week-2-3rd-February-

03.01.2022 We don't know how our special helpers didn't eat all of the chocolate this morning! Thank you to everyone who donated! We are excited to raffle off all of these amazing Easter gifts at our assembly on Thursday morning! Good luck! See Sentral for details.

03.01.2022 Issues with Google Classroom? 1. Ensure your device has a password lock 2. Watch this YouTube clip about installing 'Google Apps Device Policy' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVhVAWjkvzA

02.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/watch/ Dear Parents, Carers and Friends, Mental health will be a top priority during remote learning. Here is a really powerful way to loook at our current circumstances through a new lens. It's a long video at 8 minutes, but well worth it. I would also encourage you to watch this with your children and discuss how we can learn to have control over our feelings about what is happening around us. ... Stay well!

02.01.2022 COVID update Dear Parents and Carers, The Victorian Government has released its plan for easing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. It includes important decisions about school operations. I can confirm the following for you:... * We will continue to provide remote learning for the remainder of Term 3. * Week 1 of term 4 - Remote learning will continue with the same guidelines for on-site supervision. * Beginning Week 2 of Term 4 - Schools can begin to stagger students to return to full time on site between Monday the 12th and Friday the 16th of October. This decision will be made by individual schools or in networks/clusters of schools. I will post more detailed information about Week 2 at Grovedale PS as soon as we get updated advice from the Department of Education (which will guide our decision making). I know this is an anxious time for everyone. We are keen to have students back on site and will get confirmed information to you as soon as we have it. Stay well, stay safe, stay connected, Tina Barnett

02.01.2022 http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Term-4-Week-6-11th-November This fortnight's newsletter is attached and can be found on Sentral and the school's website

02.01.2022 This fortnight's newsletter (attached) now loaded onto Sentral Portal and the school's website. Remember to check the dates as it is not a full week of school next week. http://grovedaleps.vic.edu.au//Term-4-Week-2-14th-October-

01.01.2022 This Friday is World Teachers' Day and this year - perhaps more than any other - we would like to acknowledge the hard work, professionalism, tremendous dedication and care our teachers show our students and families every day. Please feel free to write a ice note in the diary, send a message through Sentral or pop a comment here to thank the teachers!

01.01.2022 Google Classroom Issues - sorry to those having access issues. We are unsure of the problem, but we're trying to rectify it.Google Classroom Issues - sorry to those having access issues. We are unsure of the problem, but we're trying to rectify it.