Newsletter Week 1, Term 4

From the Senior Executive

Principal Arrangements Term 4 2022

For term 4 this year, Cathy Archer will relieve as Principal on Mondays. Melinda Bright will continue to be principal Tuesday to Friday each week. Thomas Chivers will fill in for Cathy Archer as Deputy Principal on Mondays.

COVID 19 Isolation Arrangements from October 14 (from the NSW Department of Education)

Students and staff should continue to stay home when sick.

It is expected that when isolation requirements end on Friday 14 October 2022, those currently in isolation will be advised by NSW Health that they may exit isolation. For our students and staff who have tested positive this does not mean they should attend school or work on Friday.

Students, staff and visitors should only attend school when symptom free. We strongly encourage all students, staff and visitors to follow the guidance issued by NSW Health. Schools should continue to send home students or staff displaying symptoms.

A reminder about mobile phone misuse from the department

If students use mobile phones inappropriately, principals have the right to take action. Depending on the circumstances, action can include:

• banning students from using mobile phones during the course of the school day
• confiscating mobile phones from individual students
• in the case of schools, requiring students to hand in their mobile phones to designated school staff at the beginning of the school day for collection when students go home
• applying student disciplinary provisions
• reporting the matter to the police

Important Dates for Term 4

Students will now finish school on Friday 16 December 2022.

This is due to an additional School Development Day announced for staff across NSW public schools.

School Development Days allow our staff to participate in professional learning that was put on hold due to COVID-19 staffing pressures and plan ahead for 2023 to ensure we meet the needs of our students.

With this change, we ask that you arrange alternative care for your child on Monday 19 December.

The Hardy Street Harvest

The Hardy Street Harvest garden is flourishing, in season are now, are snow peas, lettuce, carrots and beetroots. IEF students have enjoyed watching the growing cycle, they planted seeds, watered the seedlings and nurtured the plants growth. Today they were able to pick the fruits of their labor and see that patience pays off. Students nibbled on the freshly picked snow peas during their lunch break and are taking a bag home to stir fry or put in a salad.

Yshai's Recount - UBS Finance Academy

I was extremely lucky to be given the opportunity to attend the UBS finance academy for two days during the holidays. It was an amazing experience, that was really engaging and valuable to me as I study Economics. Essentially, the Academy depicted different positions in the firm and what each job entailed; from working in different sectors on the trading floor to acting as financial advisors to multinational businesses. It also included skills sessions, regarding how to present and how to network. A highlight was hearing from Ross Gittins, Economics Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, in an interview-styled discussion. I would truly recommend applying to any future Social Science students. 

Yshai T – Community and Engagement Captain

Library News and Reviews

A hearty welcome to all staff and students from the library. Term four is known to be a busy time at school, so it is always a good idea to make time to relax and what better way than to read a book. Our library has a host of the latest books, many of which have a high merit rating from the various 2022 book weeks that occur around this time of year.

With that said I have selected two books to review, the first “House of Hollow” By Krystal Sutherland a New York Times best seller and is a “dark and deliciously twisted novel, with a brilliant concept, characters who are glamorous and with secrets to hide.” It’s a story about mystery and intrigue, with a touch of the supernatural and will enthral the reader, while it keeps you guessing, engages you in mystery and keeps you reading until the last page.

Another one of the books I was drawn to, is “Please Don’t Hug Me”, by Kay Kerr, an easy and excellent read, written as letters, that allows the reader to easily identify with growing up, and the feelings and difficulties encountered by many who are coming of age, finishing school and contemplating their life path and their future, at this time of transition. Erin is autistic, and this adds a deeper layer of interest and understanding of life, values and the decisions most young adults have to make.

Reminders

Homework club every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30–5:00 pm. Assistance is given to any and all students with research, homework, assignments, and any studying issues they may have.

Community