COVID safe practices

As we all move into COVID normal lives and begin to enjoy some of the things we have missed, schools are following a number of COVID safe practices that will be with us for the near future. Thank you to a number of parents that have diligently followed the guidelines and ensured their actions have not put others at risk.

MACS has very clear guidelines for schools to follow, should the school need to close due to a COVID positive case onsite.

The following measures are in place at our school to keep everyone safe.

• If your child is unwell, please keep them home
• Drop off times on the asphalt area- 8:40-9:00am
• Pick up times on the asphalt area- 3:30-3:45am
• Parents are encouraged to not congregate around the entry and exits points of the school and to leave the school grounds promptly
• Parents are not to enter classrooms
• Visitors including parents must QR code if visiting the office
• Limit on non-essential visitors
• All essential visitors must show evidence of double vaccination
• Years 3-6 students and all adults wearing masks
• Social distancing
• Regular hand sanitising
• Routine cleaning of classrooms and equipment
• Open doors and windows to promote good ventilation
• No mixing of classes or sharing learning spaces

Power Outage

Our energy provider has informed us that there will be a power outage on Wednesday 10 November.

The school will still be open for all students. We will implement “old school” teaching strategies on this day. If parents need to contact the school on this day, you can call the school emergency mobile number 

0439 067 790. You will still be able to email the office@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au as we will have access to charged laptop computers. 

Pre- Service Teachers

We welcome Australian Catholic University students, Talya Kearns, Ella Paull and Ruby Closhesy to our school this term. Tayla, Ella and Ruby will spend the next few weeks in years 2 and 5, engaging in teaching and learning along with getting a feel for how our school operates.

Eucharist Reflection Day

Carmel Donlon will be working with Eucharist candidates this Wednesday to prepare them for receiving their first Eucharist on Wednesday 17 November. All families involved in this celebration will be notified via Operoo regarding details outlining covid safe practices which we are working through with Parish.

Performing Arts

Over the next few weeks Footsteps will be coming to school to conduct face to face dance lessons with our students. Many parents would have seen Footsteps videos that the students participated in while in remote/home learning.While we are not able to hold a whole school performance, we are looking forward to welcoming the dance teachers to work with each class.

New School Uniform Items

The school advisory council have recommended that the transition period for the new uniform items be extended. Once I have confirmed with PSW when the new items will definitely be available, I  am happy to rework the timeline. I will keep you updated.

Athletics Day

In order for our annual school athletics day to go ahead, we have needed to make significant adjustments, so as we comply with COVID safe practices/ guidelines.

Our athletics day will go ahead for students and staff only at Rowans Rd Moorabbin Athletics Track on Tuesday 23 November from 9:00-11:00am. Unfortunately this year due to restrictions we are not asking for parent volunteers as we have done in the past. Led by Sue Pattinson, our staff and pre-service teachers will support the running of this event. Due to the current Government and MACS guidelines, parents are not able to attend this event. If guidelines change before the event I will let you know.

Tree Planting

Many thanks to the Gosling family for the donation of a native tree. Year  1MH planted the tree at the front of our school for everyone ( including the birds to enjoy).