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NEWSLETTER NO. 2 FEBRUARY 24, 2021
BASS COAST SS NEWS
BASS COAST SPECIALIST SCHOOL
Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of Bass Coast Specialist School,
I don’t know how you feel but I cannot believe that we are already half way through the term.
First of all I would like to thank you for all your support during the short, sharp recent ‘circuit-
breaker’ lockdown. We really appreciated how quickly you and your children were able to
adapt, given the extremely short notice of the school closure.
Janine and the Junior team have been helping the students develop their math skills exploring
the wonderful world of shapes. Soon the students will be exploring time. I love to sneak into
the Junior area and see what magic they are creating. One day I hope to get an invitation
from the students to join them for story time because that looks like fun.
Kathy Z and the Middle team have really been making the most of our lovely weather and
surrounds. They have a very busy program with lots of maths and literacy during early in the
week with excursions, gymnastics and swimming closing out an action packed week. The staff
and students are quite excited about the ‘Sailability’ program starting soon.
Nathan and the Senior team also have a very exciting and action packed program that enables
the students to learn and apply the skills they have developed in a very practical way. The
activities help to keep the students motivated as they experience a direct link between what
they learn and how to apply it in real life situations. It’s wonderful to see the students
developing their communication, teamwork and problem solving skills through their
participation in hospitality, horticulture, outdoor and art, as well as working on the farm and
exploring the options that are available to them when they eventually leave school.
It’s great to see all our programs up and running, the students are loving the variety of
activities. I feel so privileged to be able to visit all the classes and see everyone working so
well together. Keep an eye out for the photos on our Facebook page and Newsletters.
Take Care.
Rob DATES TO REMEMBER
TANK HILL CLEAN UP Monday, March 8—
Labour Day NO
Rowan, Seth, Kacey, Natalie & SCHOOL
Jordan along with Glenn’s
guidance put in a big effort and
Tuesday, March 9—All
collected huge amounts of
Abilities Cricket Gala
rubbish from the school’s
property on the hill. day in Moe
With lots of wildlife living on
Wednesday, March
the hill, we encourage anybody
10—School photos.
using the hill to take home their rubbish.
Please wear school
Well done Rowan, Seth, Kacey, Natalie & Jordan. uniform
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Hats are compulsory for Term 1.
PLEASE SEND A HAT TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD.
JOKE’s
of the week
with Tom & Jack
Why did the orange stop in the middle of the
road?
Because he ran out of juice!
Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
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A snapshot of our week at school…
Room 8 had a wonderful 3 weeks
learning and working with Monash
pre-service teacher Gemma.
Gemma has been helping room 8
students with our daily activities in class
and has ran some literacy and
numeracy sessions with students. Our
favourite session was when she taught
us how to cook apple Danish and home
made ice cream. Yummy!
We have all loved having Gemma in our
room and wish her all the best in her
studies!
CANTEEN IS BACK!
Tuesday, March 2
FRIED RICE $2 per serve
Please return order to school with correct money
(forms to go home with student)
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SICKNESS
If your child is displaying ANY of the following symptoms we ask
you to please keep them at home and consult your doctor. Runny
or stuffy nose, sore throat, headache, cough, shortness of breath
or temperature. If your child attends school with any of these
symptoms we will call to ask you to have them collected. Thank you for your
understanding in this matter.
UNIFORMS
Our school uniforms are supplied by TWW—Totally Workwear in
Wonthaggi, located opposite Safeway Petrol at 11 Murray Street.
Orders can be made directly at Totally Workwear.
STUDENT ABSENCES
Going to school every day is a very important part of your child’s education. Students
learn new things at school every day.
As a parent/guardian you have a responsibility to contact the school if and when
your child is away.
This can be as simple as logging onto ‘Compass’ to mark an absence note; email your
child’s teacher directly from Compass or by calling the office on 03 5672 4474.
COMPASS
Our school uses Compass as our Parent Portal.
Using Compass allows you to access up-to-date information about our school and
your child progress’s.
You can contact your child’s teacher directly via email; enter an absence; update your
family contact details; read and download your child’s reports; give consent for
school excursions; pay for school fees
Compass is available from any app store; or you can go to http://
schools.compass.edu.au and search for Bass Coast Specialist School
To log in you will require your unique family username and password. Please contact
the school phone via or email for these login details.
BASS COAST SPECIALIST SCHOOL
To educate our students to communicate, be kind, be safe and be lifelong learners.
6 McKenzie Street
NDIS: Is your child still in nappies or pull-ups?
PO Box 640
Wonthaggi VIC 3995 Make sure you include these in your NDIS plan!
Did you know that when your child turns 18
PH: 03 5672 4474
Phone: 03 5672 4474 years old, you will need a Plan Nominee Form to
FAX:
Fax: 03 4473
03 5672 5672 4473
bass.coast.ss@education.vic.gov.au
EMAIL:
speak on your child’s behalf.
bass.coast.ss@education.vic.gov.au I have attached the link for you to download the
form. Just fill it in, save the form and email it
directly to NDIS.
https://www.ndis.gov.au/media/2403/
download
W E’ RE ON THE WEB! EMERGENCY CARE PLAN: Each student should
WWW. BASSCOASTSS. VIC. EDU. AU have an Emergency Care Plan in case something
happens that carers and family members refer
to.
Again I have attached the link for you to
Have you “liked” download the form. Just fill it in, save the form
and print copies for carers & family members,
our Bass Coast Specialist
School Facebook page? https://www.carergateway.gov.au/sites/
default/files/documents/2019-04/emergency-
care-plan.pdf
We also have a private
parents & legal guardians
NATIONAL COMPANION CARD: The National
group page on Facebook.
Companion Card program enables eligible
This group page is for staff, people with a lifelong disability to participate at
parents & legal guardians venues and activities without incurring the cost
to share stories and photos of a second ticket for their companion.
of the students in a private
forum.
Just search for Please don’t forget
BCSS Parents & Guardians
a drink bottle.
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