Music lesson sounds ringing through the valley...
With the music lessons zooming along online, it is wonderful to hear that the students are embracing the change in their lesson environments and still picking up their instruments with as much gusto. Thanks to Willow in Class 3 for sharing with us her beautifully illustrated violin book cover!
Transition Pathway...
From Week 4 (Monday 18th May), Chrysalis will begin its staged reintroduction of face-to-face teaching for all students, through our Transition Pathway (see our flowchart below), beginning with one day per week for Kindy to Class 3 and two days per week for Classes 4 to 8. The letter to parents can be found here.
Raji's episode on ABC...
The episode of ‘What It’s Like’ featuring Raji will show on Tuesday 5 May at 6.30pm on ABC ME - tonight! After this it can be viewed on iview.
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/what-it-s-like
Bellingen Shire Connection Centre...
With school returning in varying stages over the coming weeks, Bellingen Shire Connection Centre will be remaining open during this process.
The Connection Centre can connect you with local services to help with a number of things including:
- Mental health & well being
- Parenting support
- Financial services
- Relationship support
- Crisis support
The Connection Centre is free to call and is a supported initiative of the Bellingen Shire Council. They are there to assist families and staff in any way they can. Please contact them on 6655 1121 or see their flyer.
nbn education assistance for families
If there are families in the school community that have not been able to afford internet access previously, there is currently a support program now underway, essentially you need to receive Family Tax Benefit A or B and not have nbn installed to qualify.
https://www2.nbnco.com.au/campaigns/covid-19/education-assistance-package
There is a growing number of service providers who offer these packages, and people can sign up directly with the relevant providers. Activ8me, IPSTAR Broadband, SkyMesh all offer both nbn satellite service as well as nbn fixed wireless, as well as fixed line service in in town.
Interested families need to call one of the listed RSPs for further information or to apply. Please see the nbn leaflet here for further details.
Blessings,
Lisa & the Leadership Team
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