Principal’s Update – Term 2, Week 1, 2020

May 1, 2020 | principal's update

While we are all busy making a new ‘normal’ for ourselves, school has continued for many of us in much the same way as before. Granted, the students have cleaner hands than they have ever had, but the learning continues regardless of location.

The impact of COVID-19 on our children is yet to be fully seen and we continue to make their wellbeing an important focus of our time together. There does seem to be a calmer feeling around the school and behaviour incidences are much lower than usual. There is a stronger bond across the school which is one of the positives to come from this situation.

Empathy can be challenging to instil but this time provides us with the perfect springboard to increase empathy across our school, community and broader. We have all experienced the isolation, shut downs, changes in circumstances to some degree, and we can relate to each other’s feelings, concerns and challenges thus building empathy and deeper connections.

We do miss our students who are not yet back at school but we respect their choice to stay home. It was never going to be an easy decision and I commend those who were able to do so without prejudice or pressure. As parents, our children and their health is of upmost importance, and our decisions need to be made with that in mind.

So, whether your child is at school or at home, congratulations on making it this far. Parenting is a tough gig but made even more challenging in recent times.

You are doing the best you can…and that is enough.

Thank you,

Marie

Latest Porties Post stories:
Parent Update — End of Term 1, 2025

Parent Update — End of Term 1, 2025

The latest Parent Update from our Principal is now available to download and read. This Parent Update contains: Principal's Message Staffing news Term 2 key dates School Improvement Plan Way2Go Excursion payments and more. Parent Update — End of Term 1, 2025 A printed...

SAFM Rocks a Classroom at Porties

SAFM Rocks a Classroom at Porties

While listening to the radio, Jack C heard Bernie and Emma G announce a back-to-school competition on SAFM. He entered—and won! The excitement didn't stop there, as the SAFM team visited Port Noarlunga Primary School. Miss Clarke’s class had a booming Thursday in Term...

Speed Stacker Finn and Porties on The Project TV

Speed Stacker Finn and Porties on The Project TV

Finn’s Lightning-Fast Skills Take Him to the World Stage! ⚡🏆 A speed-stacking sensation has taken Port Noarlunga Primary by storm—and it’s none other than Year 2 student Finn, who’s stacking his way to the top! Finn has been selected to join the Australian Lightning...

Parent Expo25 Downloads

Parent Expo25 Downloads

The Porties parent Expo took place in Term 1 this year, offering multiple stations of teachers and staff members with information and handouts illustrating how the year will look in classrooms and around the school. Couldn't make it to our Parent Expo, or just looking...



Archive