Reservoir East Primary School in Reservoir, Victoria, Australia | State school

Reservoir East Primary School

Locality: Reservoir, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9460 1569

Address: 58 Boldrewood Parade, Wurundjeri Country 3073 Reservoir, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.reps.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Exciting news! Big Childcare will be running their very first School Holiday Program at REPS in January. Booking forms and more information to come!... Please contact Shanae on 0423 240 258 for more information or to fill out an enrolment form.

23.01.2022 As you would be aware, the Victorian Government yesterday made a series of significant announcements about the introduction of new measures across metropolitan Melbourne to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). These include announcements about a change to arrangements for schools at the start of Term 3. The new arrangements for schools are as follows:... 1. There will be five pupil-free days from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July for all students. 2. Teachers and staff from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July will attend on site to: prepare for a possible move to remote and flexible learning from Monday 20 July; Big Child care will provide a holiday program for parents/carers who cannot work from home. If you are working from home you need to keep your children at home. We are waiting for more advice from the Victorian Government as to whether we will return to remote learning. We will contact parents/carers as soon as we know more information. Please contact us via the school email or via the school messenger if you need urgent assistance. This is a difficult time for everyone. Please let us know if you are in distress and we will try to connect you to services to help. In the meantime stay safe.

23.01.2022 Topic: Parents & friends fun , fitness, cuppa or chat Time: Nov 2, 2020 09:15 AM Meeting ID: 651 363 6207 Passcode: reps... Until we can meet at school, please join us on ZOOM. Our Monday morning meetings are an opportunity bring our school community together. If you like, join in the movement /fitness activities or simply grab a cuppa and have a chat. Each week we do about 20 minutes of fitness. All the exercises can be modified and you do not need any gym equipment to join in. We may do a dance, boxing, movement, yoga... the aim is just to be active and have fun. Look forward to seeing everyone. Mrs Pat Petrovski REPS TAEKWONDO

23.01.2022 CSEF eligibility has been extended so that families holding a valid means-tested concession card or are temporary foster parents are eligible for CSEF up to 5 October 2020. Payments for students eligible between Wednesday 15 April and Monday 5 October 2020 will be made at 50 per cent of the standard primary per student rates. The CSEF system will open again for new applications from Monday 5 October, with the submission date extended to Friday 27 November.... New changes to the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) will apply for the rest of 2020 to provide more support to families in need. As many families are now facing financial difficulty and camps are being delayed, CSEF can now be used for voluntary school charges, books and stationery costs in 2020. Exclusions will still apply for school uniforms, outside hours school care, music lessons, or formals/graduations and compulsory school fees. Please contact the office and we can email you the CSEF application form. We also require a copy/photo of your valid health care concession card. Email: [email protected]

23.01.2022 Reminder to all Parents and Carers that school finishes at 2:30pm today. Have a great holiday!

22.01.2022 Parents and carers can now book Individual Learning Plan (ILP) interviews on Compass. The interviews will be on Thursday 16th in the evening and all day on Friday 17th July (The first Friday in Term 3). Friday 17th is a pupil free day. These will be phone conferences.... Please make sure you book your space via Compass. If you do not have a compass log in please call the school on 94601569.

22.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, Just a reminder that: 1.No adults are allowed on-site until further notice from the Chief Health Officer... 2. If you arrive after the bell, please send your child/children in through the front office, but remain off-site 3. If you need to speak to Ashlea or Bianca, please call the office 4. If you absolutely must come on-site, you must call beforehand to ensure we only have two people in the admin area and YOU MUST BE WEARING A MASK Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we navigate our way towards COVID normal.

22.01.2022 Remote schooling is about to start and we look forward to the challenges and facing these head on together! Stay safe, stay positive and stay home!

21.01.2022 Thank you to all parents and carers who spoke to staff on the phone today. As we resume remote learning next Monday all students passwords will be reset to comply with department standards. New passwords will be provided with laptops or posted home. Stay safe, stay positive, stay home! ... Thank you!

21.01.2022 Opportunity for Parent Support- Darebin Council Supporting parents to help their children through stressful times. Wednesday July 29 6.30 - 7.30pm. During the COVID-19 crisis, stress levels have been heightened for all of us. The Berry Street Education Model have designed a workshop for parents to help you support your children as our restrictions continue. ... The session will be interactive and include time for participants to engage in conversations and reflections on what our children need from us throughout this time. The workshop will include practical strategies for de-escalation to help children and families find a greater sense of calmness and security. This event is for parents of primary school children. Please register in advance for this meeting by clicking the link below. The link will ask for your name and email address. https://berrystreet.zoom.us//tJEuce6vqzwsG9T7D1xgntam91MGT After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. It is proudly supported by Darebin City Council. What you will need? To join the session click on the above Zoom link. Before you join: Please download zoom and check your microphone and video works Bring your pen a notebook. Ensure you close apps, email & websites on your computer We will start the zoom 20 minutes early (6.10pm) for anyone who wants to test their connection and settings etc. Over the page you is some further advice for anyone new to Zoom but please be assured it is quite user friendly and we are pretty good at helping with any tech issues We look forward to seeing you soon!

20.01.2022 Parent and friends fitness this morning. Come and join the fun! Topic: Parent &friends fun , fitness, cuppa or chat Time: Nov 2, 2020 09:15 AM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney ... Join Zoom Meeting https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ Meeting ID: 651 363 6207 Passcode: reps

19.01.2022 Little Athletics is back!

19.01.2022 A few reminders for tomorrow's school photos: * The first class will have their photos taken at 9am sharp - please ensure your child/children are at school on time. * Full school uniform is required please.... * Only classroom photos will be retaken - no individual or sibling photos unless you did not get one taken at the start of the year. * If you have already submitted and paid for your photos in term one, you do not need to resubmit your order. * If you did not place an order in term one and wish to do so, please contact the office and we can advise you how to arrange your photo order. Thank you.

18.01.2022 We are very excited to present our new mural. The artwork was created by Aunty Emma Bamblett. We will be using the image in other spaces around the school.

18.01.2022 Reminder to all parents and carers at that Friday the 26th of June will be the last day of term and will be a 2:30 pm finish. Term 3 will begin on Monday the 13th of July. Have a fantastic break!

18.01.2022 SOCIAL MEDIA WARNING We appreciate our community members who have heard and reported that disturbing content is currently circulating on Tik Tok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This disturbing content is a recording. This is a graphic clip and children should not be exposed to it. ... We strongly recommend that children's interactions across any of these social media outlets be monitored. If your child has seen the clip and needs additional support please contact the school. Alternatively please see the below support services. Kids Helpline. 1800 55 1800. Phone support is there all day, every day. Online support is open from 8am-midnight every day (AEST). ParentLine 132289. 8am -midnight Counselling support for parents and carers 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

17.01.2022 It was an interesting and different return to the REPS Taekwondo program this week. Each child had a safe distance area (2 mats) . The noodles and other equipment were not shared .Children sanitised before entry and when leaving the hall. All equipment was cleaned and disinfected after each class. We did our drills , fitness and focus training inside . Poomsae and no contact sparring was practiced outside on the basket ball courts. Different but fun!! It was great to see the children face to face. Mrs Petrovski

16.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 has looked different this year due to COVID.... but our pride in our Indigenous community remains as strong as ever! Happy NAIDOC Week to all family, community, elders and future leaders who are represented in our photo with Aunty Jess below. This photo says it all. A proud moment of coming together to recognise, respect and honour country and family! This year's theme "Always Was, Always Will Be" speaks to the long overdue recognition that First Nations people h...ave occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. If you haven’t already, head along to the NAIDOC website or read the Uluru Statement from the Heart for more information. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. Statement written by NAIDOC for 2020 NAIDOC theme "Always was, Always will be"

16.01.2022 Hi all The staff spent today meeting to organise our approach to remote learning. Teachers will be calling on Tuesday/Wednesday to discuss remote learning. This will be from a private number. We will call once and then if no answer we will call a second time straight away to let you know it is us. This is a very important call so we are hopeful that everybody will make themselves available.

15.01.2022 In tough times, our teacher support staff continue to go above and beyond. During Teacher Aide Appreciation Week we thank them! We stand and applaud you all. Ashlea, Jess, Kat, Cam, Anastasia, Kelly, Lucy, Karen, Lisa, Tarsh, Beth, Vicki, Bianca N and 2 not pictured (Bianca O and Claire)

14.01.2022 WE ARE RETURNING TO REMOTE LEARNING Starting 20th JULY Keeping kids home from school was a vital part of slowing the spread of coronavirus before, and it will be vital to our efforts again. Dan Andrews (Premier) As you may have already heard this morning, Preps-year 6 return to remote learning for the beginning of TERM 3 ... All school staff will take this next week to plan for remote learning to begin on Monday 20th July. We will notify you about the arrangements and changes that will need to occur to make this as smooth and manageable as possible for students and parents alike. We will however be strictly following department guidelines including new onsite supervision arrangements. The current advice is that if you are working from home, you must keep your children at home. More details will follow as they come to hand. As a community we are all concerned about the effects this pandemic is having on our children. It is a difficult situation for all but we know we can get through it together. To help our kids work though any mental health challenges they face due to the coronavirus pandemic, Term 3 will have a greater emphasis and range of wellbeing resources for students and families. We have attached an online survey for anyone to list their concerns or provide considerations as we move into this next phase together. Stay Safe, Stay Home and Stay Positive! James https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F3CD9YC

13.01.2022 Dear families The Victorian government has created free online resources to help parents/carers during this pandemic. This includes online courses and tips. Please click on the below link for further information. There is also the link to Micheal Carr Gregg's online seminar that was posted earlier this week. https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/vic-uken/triple-p/

12.01.2022 ILP's are now available to be viewed on compass. Thank you!

12.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. The answer might be obvious to all Victorians right now, which makes this day all the more important. "R U OK? seeks to create a world where were all connected. Were never too young to look out for one another and meaningfully connect." All students will be participating in discussions and activities to identify when a friend might not be OK, and will be empowered to be able to start a conversation that could change someone's life. ... Useful contacts when a child is not OK: -School counsellor -GP or psychologist -Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 -Lifeline on 13 11 14 -000 if life is in imminent danger"

12.01.2022 Attention parents and carers. We hope everyone is having a great day. New password for remote learning will be provided for all students whom have not requested a loan device. Staff will text, email and post home a hard copy today. If you do not receive these, please call the school tomorrow (Friday) so we can help you out.... Stay safe, stay positive, stay home! Thank you.

12.01.2022 PREP 2021 Do you have a child starting Prep in 2021 or know someone who is looking for a school for their Prep child? Enrolments are open now and a virtual school tour is available on our website. Please contact the school on 9460 1569 for further information.

12.01.2022 The first harvest from the community garden! Lettuce, Spinach, Coriander, and Pak Choy. Thank you to Lisa Reid for keeping the garden going during remote learning. Stay safe, stay positive, stay home!

12.01.2022 Tomorrow is Wellbeing Wednesday -Switch off the computers -Look after your health and wellbeing -Choose to do what you want from suggested activities attached.... -Look after your families and connect with other -NO GOOGLE CLASSROOM https://media.giphy.com/media/SswzwZBtsGTgXe4dkB/giphy.gif

11.01.2022 REPS TAEKWONDO We struggled leaning basic pattern with left and right as the instructions. So why not have sock and no sock ? And yes!!!!!! They managed the first few moves. I cannot wait to do their yellow grading.

10.01.2022 A reminder that online learning starts today. Students need to be online by 9.15am to check in with their teacher. If you cannot do this for any reason or you do not have a device or password please contact school this morning after 8.30am. See you online.

10.01.2022 If you feel there is no end in sight have a trip down memory lane- this too shall pass! Keep safe, stay positive and stay home!

10.01.2022 REPS Parents & Friends fun /fitness/chat Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow 16/11 on ZOOM 9.15-9.45am... Meeting ID : 651 363 6207 Pascode: reps Everyone is welcome! Please contact the office if you need further information . Mrs Pat Petrovski REPS TAEKWONDO

10.01.2022 Dear parents, carers, students and staff Earlier today, the Victorian Government announced that, on the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer, regional and rural Victoria will move to Stage 3 restrictions and metropolitan Melbourne will move to Stage 4 restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Whilst it is incredibly difficult for all, our team is committed to making sure that we are safe and everyone is able to access remote learning. The staff have w...orked hard to make sure that the children remain connected to each other and the teacher. As always I am incredibly proud of our committed staff. I am so impressed on how many students are engaging in remote learning this term and how well the parents are supporting them. The changes to schools operations will come into effect from Wednesday 5 August, following a student free day on Tuesday 4 August, and are likely to apply until the end of Term 3. As outlined by the Chief Health Officer these steps are critical measures to reduce the movement of students and families across the state. There are implications for our school, and for families in our school community. A summary of what the changes mean for schools is below. PREP TO YEAR 6 Prep to Year 6 students will continue with remote and flexible learning. The criteria for students that can attend on-site has changed as follows: o children whose parents are permitted workers. The Victorian Government will provide further advice about this over the coming days o vulnerable children in out of home care, children known to child protection and other agencies o children with a disability who also fit one of the above two categories. I will call each family on Monday who have been attending onsite to ascertain they fit into any of the above categories. TIMELINE Monday 3 August will be a normal day of school under current arrangements, with students attending on site learning asked to take all their necessary learning materials home. Tuesday 4 August will be a student-free day across Victoria to enable teachers, especially in rural and regional Victoria, to prepare for Stage 4 flexible and remote learning. Wednesday 5 August will be the first day of new arrangements for schools across Victoria I will provide an update soon about arrangements for remote and flexible learning at our school. Thank you for your understanding and support. James Cumming

07.01.2022 CSEF applications close this week! Are you eligible for the CSEF payment of $125.00 per student that goes towards your childs camps, incursions/excursions and swimming/sporting activities that are organised through school? Are you a Centrelink Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card holder? A temporary foster carer? If you are and have not yet applied for CSEF for this year or if you are unsure if it has already been applied for you, Ashlea is happy to let you know. Please contact her in the office on 9460-1569.

07.01.2022 Mandatory face covering - Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire - From Thursday 23 July In line with advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, the Victorian Government has announced that those in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire must wear a face covering when they leave home from 11.59 pm on Wednesday 22 July 2020. The Victorian Chief Health Officer has advised that any face covering will be acceptable it does not need to be a surgical mask. Key informati...on Staff will be wearing face coverings at school when in common areas and when travelling to and from school Students who are unwell must not attend school. Teachers and education support staff will not be required to wear face coverings while teaching. Parents/carers will be required to wear face coverings whenever they leave the house, including for school drop off and pick up, if you are not doing remote learning at home. Visitors to the school must also wear a face covering whilst onsite. Please see the DHHS website for more information -https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-1159pm-wednesday See more

06.01.2022 In term 1, Parents and friends fun and fitness class began with a walk around the school. We gave our warm up a purpose and cleaned up the rubbish around our school whilst we chatted and walked. On the weekend, when I went for a walk with Mr Petrovski I saw a wonderful family walking and picking up rubbish. Kids had scooters and garbage tongs . The parents carried the garbage bags. The children were having fun finding rubbish on their walk. Running back and forth to the garbage bags. Just like our REPS fitness group they were being active and caring for our environment. Maybe, our community can give this a go. All you need is a set of tongs and a garbage bag/bucket . Keep Active Keep Safe

06.01.2022 Mrs Petrovski is inviting you to our 3rd scheduled Zoom meeting. We would love for more families to join in. Join anytime from 9-9.45 and meet members of our school community . Just say hi , watch or participate in the fun fitness activities. Look forward to seeing you If you have trouble connecting, please contact the school.... Topic: Parent &friends fun , fitness, cuppa or chat Time: Nov 9, 2020 From 09:15 -9.45 Meeting ID: 651 363 6207 Passcode: reps

05.01.2022 PARENTS AND FRIENDS FUN & FITNESS: Due to Covid we cannot meet at school. So Family and friends are invited to our first zoom meeting. The details are below and will also be posted on compass. You don’t need any equipment as we will use house hold items where needed. Let’s get together for a chat and fun fitness........ Mrs Petrovski Pat Reps is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic:parents and friends- Catch up fun fitness and chat Zoom Meeting Time: Oct 26, 2020 from 09:15AM Join Zoom Meeting https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ Meeting ID: 651 363 6207 Passcode: reps

05.01.2022 Our educators are busily preparing for the launch of Big@Home 2.0! We are currently brainstorming new ideas and creating fun ways to keep connected with your ch...ildren during the current lockdown. From Wednesday 15 July, after 3pm, there will be something new for your child to get involved with daily. All they need to do is visit our webpage www.bigchildcare.com and click on the current date. Whilst they are kept entertained, you may have some time to finish off your own work, make a start on dinner or even have a cuppa! We continue to be dedicated to serving your family however we can - even remotely! Please say a BIG hello to the kids and tell them we will see them soon!

04.01.2022 Webinars for parents and carers to help build family resilience Child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg teaches strategies for managing wellbeing in this free webinar on 25 August 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. Find out more For more information about the webinars, schools can contact Jeremy Cussen, via: email: [email protected] phone: 03 7022 1871

04.01.2022 Please have a listen to Uncle Kutcha's beautiful new song. It will help brighten your day.

04.01.2022 Covid Fee Relief Form If you would like to complete the REPS fee relief form online you may do so via the Google form link below. It does require you to have a Google account to access it. If you don't have a Google account you may still complete the form manually and send it via email or post. Thank you. https://docs.google.com//1qMb87bFROQ80BBvzu-MbXD/viewform

03.01.2022 On the way! Please expect a Resource Pack to be delivered today or tomorrow by a staff member. They will knock and leave so as to maintain social distance. Also tomorrow is Curriculum Day for all students and then back to remote learning for everyone on Wednesday!

03.01.2022 Happy Principal's Day! We are so lucky to have James and Linda as our leaders. Thank you to Jess Brown for this video celebrating all of the things we love about Linda and James. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQujCg8xgXg

02.01.2022 Attention all parents and carers. If you need to call the school during remote learning please use the number 9460 1569 only. This is the only number active during remote learning as there will be less staff members on site. ... Thank you.

02.01.2022 Dear REPS Community, Please fill out this questionnaire to help us collaboratively fill out our Child Safe Risk Register. It is anonymous and only takes a few minutes. Please click the link below to fill in:... https://forms.gle/wBtkFaj7n7MSsHhQ7 Thanks

01.01.2022 This week’s reminders Tuesday 3 November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (no school)... Thursday 5 November - School Photo Day 9 - 10.30am (weather permitting) Please ensure your child is on time to school. Contact the office if you would like to place a new order. Sunhat required for playing outside in Term 4 and Term 1. Purchase via the Qkr! App or from the office with eftpos for $8.00.

01.01.2022 Prep Enrolments are now open. Spread the word!