From the Principal's Desk
REMOTE LEARNING
We all find ourselves in extraordinary times with the outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia. This has meant that for our health, safety and to minimise the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSW Government has encouraged parents to keep their children at home and access the school's remote learning programs.
This new reality has turned many parents in Australia and around the world into 'homeschoolers'. This transition is daunting. It's unfamiliar. Be assured that we are in this together. Our school, its teachers and our resources are here to support you. We can only do our best, whether we are teachers, parents or working professionals. There's no map for this journey that we're on. Stay hopeful and have some fun along the way- that's important.
We have been following the remote learning journey of all the students. Here is a little snapshot of what has been happening in the homes of the St Brigid's community.
Sarah is boogie boarding her way through the learning!
also... check out our new signs!
up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Parents shouldn’t avoid talking about it, because not talking about something can actually make young people more anxious. As a psychologist I'd encourage parents to use the conversation as an opportunity to convey the facts, with simple messages, all the while setting a positive, optimistic emotional tone. Parents should be purveyors of hope. The 6 main points to make are:
1. Reassure your child this is a virus not the plague, the fact is that most people only get a mild illness and fully recover within a few weeks
2. Remind them that children very rarely get sick and when they do it is usually just like a cold.
3. Describe what the main symptoms are and encourage them to let you know if they feel unwell.
4. Reassure them that their pets are not affected.
5. Tell them that we all have to change our behaviours, wash our hands more, practice not touching our face as much, learn coughing etiquette, and a foot tap instead of handshake.
6. Let them know about all the scientists across the world who are working together to find vaccines and treatments. If they are concerned about grandparents or others, validate this as a sign of how caring and loving they are and focus on positive messages about the medical care and support available.
