Changes to public health measures from 14 October 2022

12 Oct 2022

Changes to public health measures from 14 October 2022

Dear parents and carers

From Friday 14 October, COVID-19 mandatory isolation requirements will be removed. This change was agreed to at National Cabinet and further information will be provided later this week.

Current settings remain in place until midnight Thursday 13 October. Please visit healthywa.wa.gov.au for up-to-date COVID-19 related support and advice.

All of us have an important role to play in supporting a healthy community by following the advice outlined on healthywa.wa.gov.au.

Please contact 93914050 if you have any queries about COVID-19 safe measures in our school. Thank you for your continued support of the school community in keeping our school community safe.

Kind regards

Natasha Miller

Principal

Sports Carnival - No Coffee Van

15 Sep 2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances there will not be a coffee van at Fridays sport's carnival.

Sports Carnival Timesheet Friday 16/09/2022

15 Sep 2022

Dear Families,

A coffee van will be available to purchase coffees at the main entrance prior to the carnival and until the games commence at 11.25am.

Shane Guthrie Local Area Coordinator from APM and newest GPESC School Board member will be available for families to discuss NDIS options. Also, Phillip Daniel from Complex High Care Disability Services and Chair of GPESC School Board will also be available throughout the carnival to meet and greet families.

Sports Carnival Timesheet

Note: Times are approximate

11:05 - 11:15 - In the Zone, Toileting (10 mins)

11:15 – 11:25 - Students arrive, parents arrive (5 mins)

11:25 – 11:35 - Welcome, info for the day (5 mins)

11:35 – 11:50 - Tug o’ War (5 matches) (15 mins)

11:50 - 12:05 - First 3 rotations (4 mins each, 1 min rotate)

12:05 – 12:10 – Drink break (5 mins)

12:10 – 12:25 - Last 3 rotations (4 mins each, 1 min rotate)

12:25 – 12:35 - 50m sprint (P - 6) (15 mins)

12:35 - 12:45 – Medals (10 mins)

12:55 – 13:00 - Transition to Jr playground (5 mins)

 13:00 – 13:30 - Lunch in Jr playground (30 mins)

Parents are welcome to take students home at the end of the carnival. If choosing to do so you are asked to sign out students prior to departure. 

Bus services will continue as normal and remaining students will be cared for until regular school finishes.

Regards,

Natasha Miller
Principal

Public Holiday

14 Sep 2022

Good morning everyone, As you may be aware, the Prime Minister has announced a public holiday as a national day of mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 22 September. As such, all schools will be closed on this day. Please note, we will return for the last day of term on Friday 23rd September.

Book Week Parade, change of day

15 Aug 2022

Good morning everyone, Please be advised our Book Week dress up and Parade has been moved to 9.10am this Thursday morning the 18/08 due to rain forecast for Wednesday. Thank you for your understanding.

Book Week

04 Aug 2022

Hi all, please be advised we have moved Book Week celebrations to Week 5 to join the Primary School and the parade is on Wednesday 17/08

VAC Swim

03 Aug 2022

Enrol your child in VacSwim swimming lessons during the October school holidays. Find a location near you at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

Changes to mandatory vaccination requirements

03 Jun 2022

Changes to mandatory vaccination requirements 

Dear parents and carers 

The WA government announced that from 10 June 2022, the mandatory vaccination policy would be updated in line with health advice. This means that staff in schools and residential facilities will no longer need to be vaccinated. 

The triple dose vaccination requirements only remain in place for those working in healthcare and health support, workers in residential aged care, and workers in residential disability settings. 

The change also means that parents and carers who regularly visit, volunteers, third party providers and contractors are not required to be vaccinated to enter a school or residential facility. 

It is also important to remember that the removal of the vaccine mandate does not mean the pandemic is over. We continue to follow health advice and COVID-19 safe protocols, such as staying home when sick, wearing a mask as required, taking a daily RAT when identified as a close contact, and having good hand hygiene. I encourage you to visit the HealthyWA website for further information about COVID-19. 

If you have any queries, please contact us on 93914050 

Thank you for your support.

Regards,

Natasha Miller

Principal

Assembly Award Winners Term 1

08 Apr 2022

Assembly Award Winners Term 1, 2022

ES3 - Vahn

ES2 - Anotida

ES1 - Lara

ES4 - Logan

Room 15 - Kaspa

Room 16 - Toby

Room 17 - Travis

Room 18 - Daniel

Room 19 - Zarek

Aussie of the Month

ES3 - Ashley

ES2 - Xavier

ES1 - Hunter

ES4 - Derek

Room 15 - Patrick

Room 16 - Ebony

Room 17 - Theo

Room 18 - Keagan

Room 19 - Jasper

COVID-19 Update 7.2.2022

07 Feb 2022

Dear Parents/Carers,

Further to the Premier's press conference this afternoon, parents will no longer be permitted to enter classrooms as of 8th February 2022. Please drop off and pick up your child from the door of the classroom.

Swimming will continue for Room 16 & Room 18. I will communicate further with families over the coming days as we follow the advice of the Chief Health Officer.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. If you have any questions please contact the school tomorrow on (08) 9391 4050.

Kind Regards

Natasha Naylor, Principal, GPESC