From the Principal’s Desk Dear TEPS Families, Week 10 is over and what a huge term it has been for our school community. I am in awe of how resilient and adaptable our students, families, teachers and school community have been. You have all risen to the many challenges that presented themselves throughout this term. I commend you and thank you for your efforts, hard work and consistent support of our school. Our brand new playground is moving to the next step in the plan and equipment has started to be installed. Please see below pictures for a sneak peak of the site. We are all very excited about this project, as we're certain the students are too. Last week was School Administrative and Support Staff (SASS) Recognition Week, a time to acknowledge and thank the often unsung heroes in public schools. We have a very dedicated SASS team at TEPS who always go above and beyond to support students, families and staff. We thank them for the great role they play in the lives of many. Moving forward into Term 4, I understand it's confusing trying to navigate the abundance of information being provided, given the constant unfolding of the situation. I endeavour to inform and clarify as I am made aware of the details. Our school currently sits in an LGA that is operating under a Level 4 plus. https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main -education/en/home/inside-the- department/covid-19/information-for- staff/COVID_safe_school_operations.pdf This level means that we will continue learning from home until we are advised otherwise by NSW Health. The order of return students will return to face- to-face learning on Level 3, Level 3 plus school sites is in the following order: ● From 25 October 2021 – Kindergarten & Year 1 ● From 1 November 2021 – Years 2 & 6 ● From 8 November 2021 – Years 3, 4 & 5 The Department will be providing further advice as we develop. I encourage parents to also check the NSW Health website for updates and information. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing break that you all so well deserve. Please take care. Mrs Kristy Haggett Principal Term 3 Week 10 Harris Road, Constitution Hill 2145 17th September, 2021 Phone: 9631 3996 Fax: 9896 3191 Email: [email protected]Principal: Mrs Kristy Haggett School website: www.toongabest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Important Dates Term 3 17 th Sep – Last day of the Term Term 4 5 th Oct – First day of Term 4 (Continue Home Learning until 25 th October ) 25 th Oct – Some face to face learning starts (subject to NSW Health guidelines) 25 th Oct – Kindergarten and Year 1 1 November – Years 2, 6 and 11 8 November – Years 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear TEPS Families, Week 10 is over and what a huge term it has been for our school community. I am in awe of how resilient and adaptable our students, families, teachers and school community have been. You have all risen to the many challenges that presented themselves throughout this term. I commend you and thank you for your efforts, hard work and consistent support of our school. Our brand new playground is moving to the next step in the plan and equipment has started to be installed. Please see below pictures for a sneak peak of the site. We are all very excited about this project, as we're certain the students are too.
Last week was School Administrative and Support Staff (SASS) Recognition Week, a time to
acknowledge and thank the often unsung heroes in public schools. We have a very dedicated SASS team at TEPS who always go above and beyond to support students, families and staff. We thank them for the great role they play in the lives of many. Moving forward into Term 4, I understand it's confusing trying to navigate the abundance of information being provided, given the constant unfolding of the situation. I endeavour to inform and clarify as I am made aware of the details. Our school currently sits in an LGA that is operating under a Level 4 plus.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/en/home/inside-the-department/covid-19/information-for-staff/COVID_safe_school_operations.pdf This level means that we will continue learning from home until we are advised otherwise by NSW Health. The order of return students will return to face-to-face learning on Level 3, Level 3 plus school sites is in the following order: ● From 25 October 2021 – Kindergarten & Year 1 ● From 1 November 2021 – Years 2 & 6 ● From 8 November 2021 – Years 3, 4 & 5
The Department will be providing further advice as we develop. I encourage parents to also check the NSW Health website for updates and information. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing break that you all so well deserve.
Please take care.
Mrs Kristy Haggett
Principal
Term 4 Week 4 Harris Road, Constitution Hill 2145 4th November 2016 Phone: 9631 3996 Fax: 9896 3191 Email: [email protected]
Term 3 Week 10 Harris Road, Constitution Hill 2145 17th September, 2021 Phone: 9631 3996 Fax: 9896 3191 Email: [email protected] Principal: Mrs Kristy Haggett School website: www.toongabest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Important Dates
Term 3
17th Sep – Last day of the Term
Term 4
5th Oct – First day of Term 4 (Continue Home Learning
until 25th October )
25th Oct – Some face to face learning starts (subject to
News From the Office Toongabbie East PS is a wonderful school and we want to ensure that it looks the part and students feel proud of their surroundings at school. If you see any unlawful acts on the school premises, we ask that you contact the police or school security. School Security: 1300 88 00 21
News From the Possums I am so proud of the Possums and all their work this term. Despite it all, we have kept a positive spirit and kept on trying our best. It makes my day to see their smiling faces each day on Zoom. Thank you to the parents for everything you are doing behind the scenes, we could not do it without you! For maths, we have been practicing our times tables and grouping objects around the house. Check out some of their fantastic work!
News From Mr Hilton Hello to our TEPS Families, Wow, what a term we have just been through. It’s been a challenge, an at times frustrating, but what a super effort from our students, parents and carers, as well as our amazing teachers to get
through it all. Well done everyone! With the school holidays coming up, if you’re looking for activities to support your children’s wellbeing, try some of the ideas below. They encourage children to think about their achievements, talents, relationships, diet, sleep and activity, as well as the world and people around them!
- Have a phone, video or in-person conversation with a person you haven’t spoken to in a while. Ask them how they are. What have they been doing recently? Share what you have been learning about recently and tell them about events in your life.
- Write a letter to a friend, telling them
about things that have been going well for you recently. Could you include some photos or draw a picture for them?
- Make a friendship bracelet using some
string, wool, beads and other small items.
- Drink some water. Keep a record of how much water you are drinking each day.
- Think about times when you have been
brave. How did you overcome your fears?
- Keep a sleep diary over the course of a week to check if you have been getting enough sleep each day.
- Think about something that might be
worrying you at the moment. Make a comic strip in which you overcome those worries. How did you do it?
Below is a great link for students
https://www.safekidgames.com/
Please stay safe, take every opportunity to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather and recharge your energy levels. Craig Hilton School Chaplain/Wellbeing Liaison Officer
News From Ms Buckman The term has flown by! Echidnas have been enjoying
our weekly interactive Zoom lessons with more
students joining as the term progressed. The students
have been developing their persuasive language skills
and sentence structure. We have divided into small
groups, online to complete language tasks. We have
solved crosswords together and completed mini
writing tasks as a class. I’m very proud of how far the
students have progressed this term.
Thank you to all the parents who have supported their
children during these lessons by sending us photos of
completed work and helping with any technical
glitches. Learning from home is truly a huge team
effort! Here are some images of the Echidnas in action
during their Zoom Language Lessons.
Ms Buckman
Speech Pathologist
Tell Them From Me As mentioned in the previous newsletter our school will be participating in the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) survey. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, iPads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. Although participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, your responses are very much appreciated. To access the survey please click the link below: http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/teps21p111 The parent survey is now available in multiple languages. There is a drop-down box where your preferred language can be selected.
online activities from Australian national maritime museum https://www.sea.museum/explore/apps-and-game https://www.sea.museum/explore/apps-and-games/kids-craft/print-out-and-make https://www.sea.museum/explore/apps-and-games/kids-craft/arts-and-crafts
Bush School Connections https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/bush-school-connections Enjoy a growing range of entertaining activities for children up to 12 years of age - from Story Time to exercises and learning crafts. https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/kids https://www.verywellfamily.com/best-free-educational-websites-for-kids-3129084
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LATEST NEWS
NSW has reached 80% first dose.
Thank YOU western Sydney for getting vaccinated!
Below are our vaccination rates as of 13 September. A map showing the vaccination rate in your suburb and LGA is available here.
Not vaccinated yet?
A call out has been made for people living in suburbs around the Parramatta area to book in for vaccination. On the spot AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations at Qudos Bank Arena are available TODAY. Book here or just turn up.
Everyone 12 years and over is now eligible for vaccination. Please continue to encourage your family and friends to get vaccinated. Vaccinations are available through GPs, pharmacies, NSW Health vaccination hubs, walk-in vaccination clinics and outreach vaccination clinics. Read more and access booking links here.
• On the spot AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations at Qudos Bank Arena for anyone aged 18+ across Greater Sydney. Bookings encouraged but walk-in available. Post for sharing. o If you had your first dose of AstraZeneca more than 4 weeks ago, you can
get your second dose at Qudos Bank Arena Vaccination Centre TODAY- regardless of where you got your first dose. Book here or just turn up.
• Kimberwalli Pfizer Vaccination Clinic, Monday to Friday 11am-6pm, at the Aboriginal Centre for Excellence in Whalan. A yarning space and farewell packs to support families are available. For bookings, call 1800 922 886 between 8am–8pm. Post for sharing.
• Community Wheels (Parramatta and Cumberland LGA residents): can support people who need transport to Qudos Bank Arena for vaccination appointments Monday to Friday 6.45am to 3.30pm. Call Community Wheels on phone 8868 1400 to register and book. Eligibility criteria apply.
Do I need to get vaccinated if I’ve had COVID-19?
Yes, if you were unvaccinated or only had one dose before getting COVID-19. It’s recommended you wait up to 6 months before getting vaccinated. Your doctor can complete a NSW COVID-19 vaccine medical contraindication form that will give you a temporary exemption. If you need or want to get vaccinated earlier than 6 months, talk to your doctor.
How to get your COVID-19 vaccination certificate information here, and in 17 languages here. More COVID-19 vaccination information here.
Libraries are hosting a range of free live online health talks including ‘Healthy Snack and Lunch Ideas for Children’ and sessions about health and wellbeing in different languages, thanks to the WSLHD Bilingual Community Education Program, see table below.
Check out your local library’s website to find a talk and download a copy of
the Spring into Health, Health and Wellbeing Booklet: Blacktown City Council,
City of Parramatta Council, Cumberland City Council, The Hills Shire Council.
Joint online events across all four Councils
Healthy Snack and Lunch Ideas for Children talks 24 September, 10.30-10.50am 30 September, 3.40-4pm
Libraries can now open for a click and collect service to provide books, magazines, DVDs or similar products ordered online or by phone or provide a similar service for returns and exchanges. Read more here. Visit your library’s website to see if they are participating.
Spring into Health this September – online at your local library!
The school holidays bring a great time to have a digital detox.There are lots of cheap activities families can do during the holidays that can still stimulate the body and mind despite the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Local Councils have organised a range of free activities for young people of all ages. Some are offering free activity booklets which include colouring competitions, science experiments and craft ideas. Find out what’s on in your LGA here: Blacktown, Parramatta, Cumberland and The Hills.
In language COVID-19 print and web resources available here. You can search resources by language here.
The Centre for Population for Health is using the neighbourhood app, Nextdoor, to distribute health and wellbeing information to local residents in Western Sydney. Nextdoor is a free neighbourhood app building kinder, healthier neighbourhoods. You can view community health information via the NextDoor public service page here.
• For people living in Western Sydney: Western Sydney Local Health District website and COVID-19 community resources website (subscribe here).
• For NSW: Check latest announcements, NSW Government COVID-19 information and NSW Health COVID-19 information. Get direct updates: Follow NSW Health on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.
• For Australia: Check Australian Government COVID-19 information, Coronavirus Australia app and COVID-19 vaccines.
• For advice or other questions: National Coronavirus Health Information Line, phone 1800 020 080. Translating or interpreting services, phone 13 14 50 and ask for the National Coronavirus Health Information Line.
Information is current at date of issue – 16 September 2021
We acknowledge the Darug people, the traditional owners of the lands on which we work, and pay respect
to elders past, present and emerging.
Free school holiday activities from your local Council
