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Principal’s Patch – 3/2/2021

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Welcome back to 2021 – FINGERS CROSSED!
Welcome back to all of our students and families returning to Beaconsfield Primary School and a special welcome to all of our new families and children who are starting at Beaconsfield for the very first time.  After last year’s “unprecedented” pandemic inspired omnishambles, it is lovely to start the year with a semblance of normality with parents, teachers and children back onsite to start this new year!

Welcome to our new Preps!

  • On with the show!

With a truncated transition program; we had thought the preps may take a while to settle into their new classrooms; yet the new Preps have made a wonderful start to school with our smoothest start to school ever! These brilliantly resilient children have been well coached by their parents to go to their classrooms with minimal intervention or support and they are thriving. Much to our surprise, we even had a prep using “Kiss and Go” by herself on Lyle Ave – it’s great to see such confidence and independence so early in the year (well done to that mum for agreeing to her daughters request for independence!)

  • Shopping time – Credit Cards accepted here!

Welcome to our new teachers!
We have a few new faces to look out for in the yard. Emma Jennion returns from Family Leave, Mandy Harvey supported us throughout the lockdown supporting our essential workers and Layla and Yen are brand new to our school! These four talented teachers are a welcome addition to staff and will work hard to keep building the quality into our programs and supporting our children in their learning with their compassion and respect.

  • Layla Baker 1B
  • Emma Jennion
    Perf Arts
  • Yen Nguyen 2Y
  • Mandy Harvey 1H
  • Felicia Brown
    Tutoring Prog.

Thanks Parents!
We appreciate that our parents have been limiting their visits to school to the time needed to do what they need; it has certainly made social distancing between adults onsite so much easier. It has also made the pickup times and drop off times much easier as an extra benefit. I must say my initial fear that our parking would be an absolute nightmare was unfounded. Surprisingly, our parents can pick up and clear out over 700 children in 10 minutes. Whatever you are doing now – keep doing it because these 10 minute pick up times haven’t been seen since we were a school of 300 kids! It’s also the first time in 20 years that we haven’t spoken about about the parking problems in the first newsletter.

Safety of course, is always on our radar. During the lockdown and reduced traffic conditions, children did not have to think too much about it, but now with so much extra traffic and constant road works in Beacy, it is important that you reiterate your safety expectations with your children. Talk to them about walking only on pavements (not down roads) and staying alert when crossing driveways. If they are riding to school, it may pay to have a practise ride with them on the weekend so that you can give them advice on which part of the road to ride upon and give them advice on keeping safe, even if they are in the senior grades. Take extra care and allow extra time with the roadworks on Glismann and O’Neil Rds.

We notice and appreciate the care you take to maintain social distancing whilst waiting for your children and when using the office. Our community really understands that the pandemic is raging across the world – even if we have it good in Victoria for the moment – your actions will help keep it that way – THANKS.

Lane and Ryder are riding high!
During the small part of 2020 when we weren’t locked down, the (Bicycle Network) “Ride to School” group ran a competition to encourage schools to use the Ride2School app and enter HandsUp! Two of our sportiest students, Lane and Ryder P. were the most enthusiastic participants and secured a voucher for $250 for their efforts. Pictured here with their winnings, their efforts have supported a local business and their school. Thanks Lane and Ryder, you efforts are appreciated.

Changes ahead
I am taking a little personal leave and Long Service Leave beginning Thursday this week and will delegate my role as principal to Heidi Inglis. Heidi and Linda have both expertly undertaken this role before and Heidi is effectively running day to day operations already with Linda at her side.

When I return after my leave, I will begin making preparations for my retirement during Term 2.
I have loved and led this school for 24 years, 20 as your Principal and enjoyed it all! For the kids, it may seem a little different, but the change won’t have a huge impact on day to day lives because I don’t have the monopoly on love or leadership. My brilliant staff is made up of people who put your kids at the centre of our lives and learning everyday; they already work passionately to bring out the best in our children and that won’t change a bit! The only sure-fire way to change the world for the better is to be a great teacher, and our Beacy staff are the greatest!

Cheers, Gary