Dear Parents Carers and Friends of BCSS,

The change in the weather over the last couple of days has reminded us that Spring is in the air. Our staff and students have been taking full advantage of the lovely sunshine, warmer weather and drier conditions.

Janine and the Junior Pod team have been taking the students on local walks exploring the natural attractions we have in close proximity to our school. It’s lovely to see the group head out all holding hands and excitedly pointing out different things of interest.

Kathy Z and the Middle Pod team have also been out exploring Wonthaggi and our many parks and trails. If you look carefully, as you travel around our town, you may spot some additions to the local Spoonville that the Middle School have added.

Nathan and the Senior Team have been exploring even further afield along the rail trail and other bushland settings within the surrounds of Wonthaggi. I was also lucky enough to join Kerryn and the Seniors for their regular Wednesday Long Lunch yesterday. Again it was absolutely delicious, a Balinese inspired rice dish followed by homemade apple turnovers. I am still salivating just thinking about it and I cannot wait to see what is on offer next week, maybe Greek.

There’s something about spring that makes us all feel light and happy and as we look forward to stage three restrictions being reduced it could not have come at a better time.

I hope you all enjoy a lovely weekend.

Take Care

Rob

The Department of Education and Training is offering a webinar and podcast series to help parents and carers support their children during remote and flexible learning.

RAISING CHILDREN PODCAST

The first 3 podcasts will be available from September 1, and the rest throughout terms 3 and 4, and can be accessed from podcast apps and via this link:
https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/podcasts-and-webinars/podcasts

WEBINAR DETAILS

When: Tuesday, September 15 at 7.30pm
Duration: 45-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session
Format: online via live stream
Cost: free. Please register on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster-tips-for-building-resilient-families-registration-117927100131

The middles have spent their specialist time with Jack practising the safe use of various tools and measuring to create their very own pencil holders.

They will decorate and paint their creations to use within the classroom or at home.

Please click on the link for more photos:

https://basscoastss.vic.edu.au/page/263

The word of the week was 'put'.

The Preps discovered what ingredients they would need to 'put' in to create a chemical reaction: an erupting volcano!

They waited with anticipation, and the outcome was a blast!

What you need to know:

• If the child becomes unwell during the day, they must be collected from school as soon as possible.

• fever
• chills or sweats
• cough
• sore throat
• shortness of breath
• runny nose
• loss of sense of smell or taste.

3. A child MUST stay at home until they are symptom free, even if their coronavirus (COVID-19) test is negative

If a person has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) they must isolate until they receive clearance from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Thank you for your continued support, together we can all stay safe.

The middles this week created their very own spoon characters and rock art to place amongst the community Spoonville project that can be found along the walking track that runs between the cape road and the Wonthaggi/Inverloch road.

Amongst the creations you might see cowboys, unicorns, snoopy, clowns, where’s Wally, Batman, Pooh bear or even tweety bird.

We can’t wait to return and see how our spoons are making friends.