On behalf of the school community, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of Albion Primary School. The dedication the staff members have shown to your children has been outstanding. I could not ask for a more commited staff. I hope they all have a very well earned break.

I am hopeful that school will return to 'business as usual' at the start of term three, but with the current situation, it is looking less likely. The Department of Education and Training, as per advice from the Chief Health Officer, will provide operational guidelines for the start of term three. Once they are known, I then have to make a school plan, taking into considersation the local school context. As soon as I know anything that impacts students and families, I will let you know.

Until then, thank you again to the Albion staff and to the entire school community for your support, consideration and care at this time.

I hope you all have a restful break.
Please stay safe over this holiday period.  

Adrienne Williamson
Principal.

Term two has been a term like we have never experienced before. While it feels like we have only just returned, the term holidays start today. 

Just a reminder to everyone that school finishes at 2:30pm today for the end of term two. Please make sure you make arrangements to pick up your child/children at 2:30pm.

Stay safe, keep washing hands and practising other hygiene measures. Keep physically distancing. I hope everyone has a restful break and I look forward to seeing you all back for the start of term three on Monday 13th July, given that all is well and we can continue with face to face teaching.

We have moved into the new facilities and while there is still a lot to do, all areas are up and running. Within Block A, there is a new entrance to the school, a new foyer, interview room and offices, a new First Aid room, new staffroom, an amubulant toilet and a meeting room for teachers. 

Students are beginning to come through the new area and we look forward to parents being able to see it as soon as possible. Following are some more photos of some of these spaces.


Main Entrance


Main office


Interview Room



Staffroom


Over the holidays, some of the defects in the new area will be addressed. The rest of the corridor in Block A (original building) is being patched and painted to match the new area. The lino is also being replaced to match. Some repairs to the windows around Block A are being addressed.
There will also be some plumbing works, rekeying of padlocks and other works.

The semester one report, whilst very different to previous reports, was handed out to students yesterday (Thursday 25th June). Parents are able to access their child's report through the Compass portal on the school's website or via the Compass App if you have installed it.

 

Reports can be viewed from your child's profile page.

Letters about how to access Compass were sent home with one of the work packs during remote learning. If you did not receive a letter, or cannot access Compass, please email the school - albion.ps@education.vic.gov.au

 

 

The program is relevant to families with children between 2 and 16 years and provides strategies to deal with specific challenges, such as building children’s resilience and dealing with conflict.

There are courses specifically for parents of toddlers to tweens, and for parents of pre-teens to teens.

It gives parents strategies to:

• raise happy, confident kids
• manage misbehaviour so everyone in the family enjoys life more
• set rules and routines that everyone respects and follows
• encourage positive behaviour
• take care of themselves as a parent
• feel confident they’re doing the right thing.

Sign up to the Triple P program via their website.

I am sure you are reading and hearing the news about the 'hot spots' in the Brimbank area. Some schools in the Brimbank area have had to close. We want to make sure Albion PS does not have to.
Please read the message from the Chief Health Officer.
School Holiday Message from Chief Health Officer

Also, the Brimbank Community Engagement Officer from Victoria Police has issued the following information...

Victoria Police are aware that term 2 is about to conclude and that a number of young people like to gather with their friends at public places.

The City of Brimbank has been identified as a current COVID 19 hot spot in the state of Victoria with most of the current cases being a direct result of contact between family and friend groups.  We encourage all families to comply with the current restrictions, and recommend students stay home rather than gather in these areas.

The restrictions state you are able to:

• Have up to 5 visitors in your home at any one time, in addition to the normal residents of a household.
• Organise a public gathering of up to 10 people in a public place. 

Victoria Police will have been working closely with local shopping centres, in an attempt to maintain social distancing and to support the community in ensuring this is done. Unfortunately, people still choose to knowingly breach these restrictions. A number of additional police units have been rostered to respond and assess social gathering issues.  Should these breaches occur, the below penalties apply.

What are the penalties for noncompliance?

Victoria Police can issue on the spot fines of up to $1,652 for individuals and up to $9,913 for businesses for:  

• Refusing or failing to comply with the emergency directions 
• Refusing or failing to comply with a public health risk power direction   
• Refusing or failing to comply with a direction by the Deputy Chief Health Officer to provide information.

We would like to wish all students and their families a safe and relaxing holiday break and look forward to working with our schools in Term 3.

Matt Mudie | Leading Senior Constable 27311

Brimbank Community Engagement Officer  

NWM Division 3 | Victoria Police

Remember to get plenty of exercise while you are at home and maintain physical distancing if you do go out to exercise.

 

School Dental forms were sent home with students. The full details about the program are included on the forms, including who qualifies for free dental service. If you would like your child to utilise this service, please complete and return the form by the end of today at 2:30pm. (You may still be able to hand in the form at the start of term three.) 

As a part of this program, all children at school participated in an oral hygiene presentation last Monday. Hopefully they are all cleaning their teeth well.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Mrs Turner at school by calling 9311 1325 or email albion.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Brimbank Libraries have some great supports for students.
Click on the link below for information.

Brimbank Library Kids Online Resources

In the current environment we are all dealing with our own personal challenges in our own unique ways. Please remember that support is always available if you are facing difficulties. A list of support services are listed below. Click on the link for Emergency Relief Services.

Emergency Relief Services