Prospective parents can view a virtual tour of Middle Park.
https://www.middleparkps.vic.edu.au/virtual-tour
Or read about the school here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B--S2S2lHzMcNjlzTE9tTGx3RlU/view
Many of our feeder schools are contacting us this Term to talk about enrolment and Prep Transition for 2021.
To support our schools we hope to provide clear and accurate information to prospective students before enrolment. This information allows our families to make informed choices when deciding which school their child will attend.
Our first feature school is South Melbourne Primary School.
Welcome to Plastic Free July 2020!
It's day 1 at Lilian Cannam and we hope you're as excited as we are to make a global impact by choosing to refuse single-use plastic this month.
We know that Covid-19 is making things trickier than it might have been in previous years. So this is a gentle reminder not to let the things you can't do get you down. There are plenty of swaps that you can try inside the home, even if it's harder when you're out and about. We are not expecting you to be perfect. The trying is the important bit! And it goes without saying, please don't risk your health.
Don't forget, you're part of a movement with 250 million other people, and whatever you can do is going to have an impact. Collectively, all of our efforts are added together - your actions count.
By making small changes to your everyday habits, you can make a huge difference. Here are some things to think about to help reduce single-use plastic:
If you are still able to use reusables where you live, make sure they are ready (and clean!) and accessible (like having your shopping bags in the boot of your car or by the door, and keeping your coffee cup or drink bottle in your bag);
If reusables and bulk shopping aren't an option for you, think about how you can reduce plastic in your kitchen - ditching the single-use glad wrap, or perhaps trying to make some things from scratch to avoid the packaging;
Plan and prepare meals and snacks ahead of time, so you don't get caught out;
This animation we made last year is a great summary of the Challenge:
A change is a chance podcast with Ryan Lo
The Founder of Plastic Free July, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, has been doing a lot of talks and interviews in the lead-up to Plastic Free July, and her favourite so far was her podcast interview with Ryan Lo, a 6th grader (yep, he's 11!) from the USA.
In his podcast 'A Change is a Chance', Ryan interviews environmental experts and policy makers so we can (in Ryan's words) all learn how to make the world a better place.
The Commission for Young People and Children want to hear children and young people's experiences of changes during COVID–19.
“The world has changed recently due to COVID–19 and we want to understand more about some of the challenges and difficulties children and young people may be facing. Our online survey is one of the ways that we are trying to get a real understanding of what it's like for young people, so that we can talk to government and other service providers about how they can improve things for them.”
Please consider finding out more about the online survey by contacting the Commission on 1300 78 29 or at engage@ccyp.vic.gov.au.
You may be interested in completing it with your child.
Reconciliation Australia today announced the theme for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2020 is In This Together.
Chief Executive Officer, Karen Mundine, said that Australia’s ability to move forward as a nation relies on individuals, organisations and communities coming together in the spirit of reconciliation.
“The National Reconciliation Week 2020 theme reinforces that we all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures,” she said.
“When we come together to build mutual respect and understanding, we shape a better future for all Australians.”
In 2020 Reconciliation Australia marks 20 years of operations. Reflecting on the last two decades Ms Mundine said it is timely to reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation.
“Much has happened since the early days of the people’s movement for reconciliation, including greater acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights to land and sea; understanding of the impact of government policies and frontier conflicts; and an embracing of stories of Indigenous success and contribution,” she said.
“Throughout this time we have also learnt how to reset relationships based on respect. While much has been achieved, there is still more work to be done and this year is the ideal anniversary to reflect on how far we have come while setting new directions for the future.”
Australia celebrates NRW from 27 May to 3 June every year. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the 1967 Referendum acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the High Court Mabo decision, respectively. NRW is preceded by National Sorry Day on 26 May.
This week the children enjoyed the tender and thoughtful story, Respect, which reminds us to respect others and respect ourselves. Part of the Our Place series which welcomes children to culture. Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, who previously brought us the excellent Nganga: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words and phrases, have collaborated with artist Lisa Kennedy to deliver this absolutely exquisite picture book.
Culture is central to a child’s individuality, identity and sense of belonging and success in lifelong learning. To support the identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and to enhance the knowledge of non-Indigenous children, Lilian Cannam is continually learning about the cultural identity of the Aboriginal community in which we are situated. The Early Years Learning Framework asks us to build upon children’s understandings of diversity, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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What can you do about COVID-19?
There is a lot of information around at the moment about COVID-19. Some of us, including parents and guardians, may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what to do. One of the best things we can all do every day to stop the spread of viruses like COVID-19 is practice excellent hand hygiene, and cough and sneeze etiquette. This video by the Royal Children's Hospital Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Andrew Daley provides some more tips for keeping well.
Hand Washing Resources for Children and Families
If you need some help to make hand washing fun for kids? Try this song!
Developed by two Aussie Mums, it's sure to get kids washing their hands correctly.
Complete your Soapy hero training and download a certificate. Our Soapy Hero’s have also been reminding us all about germs and how to stay healthy using good hand hygiene.
Tips on how to talk to your children about COVID 19
UNICEF Australia has developed a resource which provides 8 tips on how to talk to children about COVID-19.
World Health Organisation Resources
World Health Organisation also has information and resources you may like to access with your family.
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