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Principal’s Message Welcome back everyone! I am so very pleased to be back

and working in this amazing school. It has been a very

hectic finish to 2019 and start to 2020 with Mother

Nature showing us what she is really capable of. I am so

very pleased to see our school community come

together to support each other and help our local area to

recover from these devastating fires. As we all

know, it is still summer and February is generally

our hottest month, so we remain extra vigilant.

Welcome Kindergarten

Today our kindergarten students began their exciting

journey of formal schooling. We have 27 new smiling

faces joining us this year and I am very happy to report

that they have had an amazing first day under the

watchful eyes of Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Rosskelly and Miss

Musson. They are supported by Mrs McDonald and Mrs

McLeod. The children have played, sang, toured the

school and spent time getting to know each other and

our school environment. They certainly will be tired

tonight. They did hover end the hot first day with a well

deserved icy pole.

Term 1 Week 1, 31 January 2020

Sydney Street, Huskisson NSW 2540

T 02 4441 5074 F 02 4441 6220 huskisson-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Our 2020 leaders were a wonderful support to the

teachers and enjoyed their time helping the Kindy

children find their way this morning. Thank you Evie,

Keshna, Jake and Ashley.

Welcome Picnic

I am pleased to announce that our annual Welcome

Picnic is coming up on Tuesday 11 February and the

infamous ‘Slip’n’Slde” will make another appearance.

We invite all new and existing families to come along

and get to know each other and the staff of our school.

There will be a sausage sizzle held by the P&C, but you

are more than welcome to bring along a picnic tea and

enjoy our beautiful grounds.

Inclusivity

I would like to remind our school community that

Huskisson Public School is an inclusive environment.

The well-being of all students at Huskisson Public

School is underpinned by our core values the Husky

Stars – Safety, Tolerance, Achieving and Responsible.

We promote an inclusive environment, where diversity

is embraced and individual differences respected. We

are a Stronger Smarter School, where high expectation

relationships between staff, students and the school

community are fostered, taught and acknowledged.

Huskisson Public School staff, students and parents do

not and should not, tolerate bullying in any form. We

encourage all members of the school community, to be

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committed to ensuring a safe and caring environment,

which promotes personal growth, positive self-esteem and

effective learning. Partnerships with parents, caregivers,

students and the wider community are central to the

success of the anti-bullying process.

Bushfire Update

Attached to this newsletter are some useful resources to

assist you in supporting your family as we work though

the trauma of the recent Bush Fires.

Novel Coronavirus

Attached is also some information in relation to

Coronavirus.

I look forward to a fantastic term ahead as Acting Principal

and I thank you for your support.

Greta Lewis

Acting Principal

Together we are Stronger and Smarter

Monday 10 - Friday 14 February

3 way conference

Tuesday 11 February

Welcome Picnic

Friday 14 February

Swimming Carnival

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Tuesday, 28 January 2020

UPDATED ADVICE AHEAD OF SCHOOL RETURNING

The NSW Government has today requested that children who have visited China in the last two weeks not attend school or childcare services until 14 days have lapsed from their date of departure from China.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said although the risk to children is very low, the NSW Government has taken this step as a precautionary measure.

“I’ve been advised that it’s not medically necessary, but the NSW Government has acted in line with community expectations to ensure the safest possible environment for our students,” Mr Hazzard said.

“The internationally recognised incubation period for the coronavirus is 14 days, so this is the logical timeframe to ask students to refrain from attending school. After this time, there is no risk.

“Advice about not attending school has already been provided to any close contacts of confirmed cases.”

The Commonwealth Department of Health has confirmed that all passengers disembarking from planes from Chi-na are being given comprehensive information about coronavirus in both English and Mandarin.

NSW Health has been contacting passengers who were on the same planes as confirmed cases to provide appro-priate advice and has processes in place to identify any close contacts of cases confirmed in Australia.

Ms Mitchell said the Department of Education has issued guidance to schools and childcare services across NSW on protocols in the event of a child becoming sick.

“Although the risk remains very low for children, we believe it is the right thing to do to take this extra step and will continue to update the community with advice,” Ms Mitchell said.

There are currently four confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in NSW. All cases had travelled to Wuhan, China or had contact with a confirmed case in China.

Parents with concerns can contact their local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 for advice or visit the dedicated NSW Health information page at:

www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

Brad Hazzard

Minister for Health and Medical Research

Sarah Mitchell

Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning

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