STAY CALM AND BREATHE

This week’s newsletter will be brief. We know we have been communicating large amounts of information to you as the Coronavirus situation continues to grow and we all feel the effects of uncertainty for ourselves and those around us. We will continue to send out a maximum of one piece of communication where possible each day or so as we don’t want to overwhelm families. If you could please read these as they may reduce your concerns and questions individually. We will try and respond individually to anything that comes through from you within 24 hours, as we are here to help, but if there is a large volume of communication it may take a little longer. We appreciate your patience. If it is a question relating to learning, please email your child’s class teacher. If it is a question relating to attendance or other school needs, please email or phone the office.

I would like to say this week much the same as our Director’s message was earlier in the week. We are all feeling concerned and overwhelmed with the unknown and the decisions, whether we agree or not, that our Country’s leaders are making. Add to this people whose livelihoods are threatened or gone, parents who are working and feeling the pressure of what is best for their children, parents who are trying their best to assist their children to continue learning at home, parents who are essential workers without the choice but to continue doing their work for other people to be safe and have what they need. It’s natural to be stressed.

My message to those of you with home learning: we have passionate teachers who will provide all that you need to know your children will continue to learn, but you don’t need to do everything. Do what you can manage and that will be enough. There is no judgement here for whatever situation you find yourself in and I pray that there is no judgement from parents to other parents. We are all together in taking care for our children and as long as we are a supportive community, we will be ok.

From the Director’s letter this week:

What we all need right now is to feel safe, comforted and loved. To feel like it’s all going to be ok. And that might mean a slower transition into blended learning for your child. Take advantage of this time to slow down, and focus on connections and feelings of security for your child. During all this don’t forget yourselves and your own wellbeing. To be our best for our children, we ourselves need to take time for our own mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing.