William Rose School Week Nine Term Four 2020
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LEARN TO LIVE 10th December 2020
William Rose School
Week Nine Term Four 2020
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Community,
I would like to start by saying a HUGE thank you to the students, staff and community who
have made me feel so welcome over the past weeks. I am very privileged to have been
given the opportunity to work with you as Mariane begins her maternity leave, and I look
forward to continuing your journey to create a nurturing environment where everyone can
grow, thrive and flourish together. I had the great pleasure of meeting members of the TERM 4 2020
R.O.S.E Charity at the Annual General Meeting held on 17th November. Their support of Dates to remember
students at William Rose School through fundraising and their operations is phenomenal
and I cannot wait to work with them over the next twelve months. A MASSIVE Friday 11/12/20
congratulations must go to the R.O.S.E Charity as their application for funding under the Celebration Day
NSW Government’s 2020 Community Building Partnership program was successful with Assembly
funding approved for $60,000 for the Upper D playground upgrade! This is certainly going to
help us to create an outdoor learning environment that our students can access to regulate Will be videoed and a
themselves and socialise with their friends. link posted on the
school website after
Over the past week I have been visiting classrooms and have been overwhelmed by the editing process.
dedicated staff who work tirelessly to provide our students with high quality, engaging
teaching and learning activities. I would also like to make special mention to the Wednesday 16/12/20
administration staff who have ensured that it has been a smooth transition for me. There Last day of Term 4
has been a great deal of hard work and care that has been put into making William Rose for students
School an inspiring educational setting and I am so proud to be part of your community.
On Friday 11th December we will be celebrating the achievements of our students and
sharing these moments with the William Rose School family. The celebration assemblies
will be available for viewing on the school website after the editing process is completed
https://williamros-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
The Year 12 graduation was held on Thursday 3rd December in the school hall. It was a
wonderful celebration of our student’s tremendous achievements and a very special thank
you to our parents and families who have supported the school and were able to attend.
To ensure that you have the opportunity to gain feedback from your child’s classroom
teacher regarding progress and achievement, report evenings commenced last week and
are being held remotely either via ZOOM or telephone call. During these meetings parents
will be informed of the anticipated 2021 student groups and class teachers to assist with the
transition next year. It is important for all families to engage in this process and if you have TERM 1 2021
any questions, please contact the school. Dates to remember
Finally, I would like to wish each and every member of our community a safe and happy Friday 29/1/21
holiday. I know that we keep hearing that we have experienced “unprecedented” times First Day of Term 1
during 2020, but it has been through these times that our community has come together for students
and worked as a team to keep our families safe. Over the holiday period remember to
practice good hygiene and physical distancing, follow all guidelines relating to public Tuesday 2/3/21
gatherings and understand how to isolate yourself if you need to. School Photo Day
The final day for school for our students is Wednesday 16th December and school resumes
for students on Friday 29th January 2021. Have a wonderful break and we will see you in
the New Year!
Nicole Parker
Relieving Principal
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How can parents help their child travel safely to and from school with
Assisted School Travel, your driver and-or ATSO.
1. Be ready 15 minutes before the pick-up and drop-off time.
2. Wait at the agreed safe pick-up and drop-off location outside your home to
meet the vehicle.
3. Even if there is an ATSO in the car/bus, you must help your child get in the
vehicle, make sure they are safely seated and your child’s seat belt is buckled
correctly.
4. In the afternoon parents again get in the vehicle to undo your child’s seat belt
and assist them out safely.
5. Parents also assist travel staff in loading and securing your child and their
mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
6. A reminder that ASTP guidelines clearly state that students cannot eat or
drink on transport. This reduces the risk of choking or an anaphylaxis
reaction. If your child has medical reasons from a doctor, please discuss this
with us at school.
Parental trauma webinar: The impact of parental trauma on the health
and developmental wellbeing of children and young people.
Teachers, educators and support teams acknowledge that parenting is not easy and some days parents struggle
too.
Sometimes these struggles can trigger trauma from a parent’s childhood that was not pleasant and, in some cases,
abusive or violent. It may also be a result of domestic violence, grief, neglect or a parent may be temporarily
unable to navigate current additional stressors in their lives.
This presentation will provide an opportunity for you to:
• Understand how exposure to parental trauma affects the learning, behaviour and emotional reactivity of
children and young people
• Gain a better understanding of the impact of parental trauma on families and how it affects their
experience in educational and support settings
• Assist you to recognise and support trauma affected parents to improve the wellbeing and learning
outcomes for their children and young people
The journey for children and young people who are exposed to unresolved parental trauma can lead to insecure
attachment across generations and present as behavioural and health concerns in educational and support
settings.
By joining this presentation, it will assist you in creating a deeper awareness of the impacts of parental trauma and
how you can assist children, young people and their families, within your care and community who are
experiencing these challenges.
It is suitable for principals, teachers, educators, support workers, school administration staff and other
professionals within the community who work with children and young people. It will contribute 2 hours of NESA
registered PD addressing 6.2.2 and 7.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for teachers towards
maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Event details
Date: Thursday, 4 March 2021.
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm AEST.
Price: $65 per person, including GST.
Speaker: Heather Irvine-Rundle, clinical psychologist and director of The Read Clinic.
Location: Online webinar. Registered guests will receive an email with webinar details the week
before.
Book tickets: https://committedtochildcareconferences.com/parental-trauma-webinar-march-
2021/
What is D2BD?
Dare 2b Different is a Christian camp for all high
schoolers, those with additional needs and those
without. We spend 5 days (28th December - DARE2B
1st January) doing camp activities, swimming,
singing, playing games and learning from the
Bible.
DIFFERENT
On D2bD everyone is included. The games,
activities and teaching are designed for everyone
to be able participate. We have a high ratio of CONTACT US
leaders to campers so that everyone can have the dare2bdifferent@gmail.com.au
help they need. We believe that everyone can https://sunsw.org.au
learn about how much Jesus loves them because
he loves all of us!
A Day at D2bD
8am - Breakfast
9am - Morning Session and group time
1030 - Games and morning tea
1230 - Lunch
130 - Campground activity (eg flying fox)
230 - Free time
5pm - Paired and Individual Bible Reading
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Night Games and Activities
9pm - Supper, Songs and Story
930 - Bed Time
10pm - Lights out
Who can we Where is D2BD?
cater for?
We meet every year at Wedderburn
Dare 2b Different seeks to cater for people of all Christian Campsite. The site is fully
abilities, due to the limitations of our leader's team wheelchair accessible and has a pool, rock
we do have a limited number of spots for campers climbing, giant swing, flying fox and more.
with high physical care needs. Please contact us if
you would like to talk more with us about the
needs of your child and how we might be able to
include them. What is the cost?
D2BD registration is $330, which includes
accommodation, food and all activities.
There are sibling discounts and financial aid
available.
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