• Issue 27: Friday, 18th September 2020
• https://cabramatta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Principal's Report

Dear Students, Parents and Carers,

As we near the end of an unusual Term 3, now is a good time to reflect upon what we have experienced as a school and wider community. The impact of the COVID virus has affected all of us. The move to full time online learning in Term 2 was a dramatic change to the way we learn. In true Cabramatta spirit and determination, we adjusted to this temporary situation very quickly and effectively. Our staff were able to provide learning through Seesaw and Google Drive which we had in place prior to home learning. We provided hard copies of work for students who did not have regular access to the internet and for those who required more work. On reflection, I believe that our response to learning from home was outstanding with many families engaging in the activities provided by the staff.

Not only have families been required to learn online, so too, have the staff, with all of us participating in Zoom and video meetings and learning. While the use of technology has expanded greatly at this time, there is nothing better than face-to-face teaching which we were reminded of when the students returned to learning at school earlier in the term. It was great to see all of those eager, smiling faces arrive to reconnect with their friends and staff. We haven’t looked back since that time. While this experience might be considered negative, I feel that it has created a greater sense of appreciation for schools and the wonderful programs which take place in them. It demonstrated that the great majority of us need the daily interaction with people to help us live and learn. After all, we are social animals and need the support of other people.

While we are nearly back to normal for schooling, we still have restrictions for access to the school and hygiene. These will continue until we are advised by the government. Very sadly, these restrictions forced us to cancel a number of events, the most important of which were Community Day and The Production. We are very disappointed that these special events weren’t able to be staged, particularly for our Year 6 students. We are planning a Year 6 Graduation and Farewell and will let these families know about the arrangements once they are finalised. The Stage 3 Camp in Week 1, next term, will continue unless something dramatic happens to force a cancellation.

Throughout all of this “drama”, we, as a community of people, have supported each magnificently. I would like to thank every member of our school community for their understanding and respect for the arrangements which have been made to minimise the spread of COVID. I know that many of us have been tested and, fortunately, we are okay. I have greatly appreciated your hard work, resilience and good humour as we met this huge challenge.

I wish all families and staff a restful and relaxing holiday break which begins this Monday September 28 with Term 4 beginning on Monday October 12. My sincere thanks for your support of the school.

SPECIAL MUFTI DAY THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

To help us ease into holiday mode, all students are invited to wear mufti this Friday, our last day of Term 3. There is not any money involved, just a day for all of us to unwind prepare for a holiday. Every student will receive an ice block to celebrate the end of term.

Kindest regards,

Glen Stelzer.

Cabra Keys

Principal's Golden Key Award Recipients

Congratulations to the following students who received a Principal's Golden Key Award.

• Cindy Thu 5/6J
• Victoria 5/6V
• Kevin 5/6V
• Sala 5/6V
• Kathy 5/6N
• Lily 1T
• Rachel 1T
• Amy 5/6V
• Kaden 5/6Q
• An Nhien 2S
• Lisi 5/6J
• Kristy KT
• Isabell 5/6J
• Linda 5/6N
• Jenny 2S
• Natalie 2S
• Narita 5/6E
• Benny 5/6L
• Crystal 5/6L
• Jayden 4G
• Kaminieli 4G
• Vinh 4G
• Emanuel 3S
• Koben 3S
• Sunny 1J
• Madelynn 4G
• Brian 5/6V
• Natasha 5/6E
• William 5/6J
• Veha 2S
• Jerry 2S
• Jessica 5/6J
• John 5/6J
• Christina 5/6J
• Jayden KH
• Dlaan
• Analisa 2J
• He Na 2J
• Jaclyn 2J

Gold Award Recipients

Congratulations to the following students who received a Gold Award.

• Isaac 2J
• Jason 2J
• Henry 2J
• Elizer 5/6V
• Emma 5/6L
• Henry 5/6L
• Matthew 5/6L
• Pavan 5/6L
• Sunny 5/6J
• Veha 2S
• Julie 5/6N
• Lena 5/6Q
• Jonathan 5/6Q
• Tri 5/6Q
• Denise 5/6J
• Nicholas 5/6J
• Sharice 5/6E
• Minh Duy 5/6E
• Zehra 5/6E
• Pimmy 5/6E
• Sharina 5/6E
• Nadine KT
• Han Ngoc 1M
• Ben 5/6E
• Evie 1T
• Milan 5/6N
• Ayhan 5/6Q
• Melly 5/6Q
• Kimmy 2KT
• Tristan KT
• Lorraine KT
• Ashley 4G
• Tracy KFW
• Joanne KFW
• Vincent 3D
• Tyson 2KT
• Sophia 1J
• Naruedon 4G
• William 4G
• LiHui 4G
• Yen 4W
• Alvin 1T
• Vivaan 1T
• Henna 2S
• Tinomai 2S
• Brendan KH
• Caydan KH
• Elsa KH
• Novis KH
• Phuoc 5/6N
• Elvin 5/6N
• Edward 5/6J
• Alisha 2J
• Jaebia 2J
• Maverick 2J

Silver Award Recipients

Congratulations to the following students who received a Silver Award.

• Christina 5/6L
• Tharvika 5/6L
• Sophaktra 5/6L
• Cindy 5/6G
• Tia 5/6V
• Ajman 5/6V
• Teresa 1T
• Saphira 5/6N
• Jayden K-6 Magic
• Isabella K-6 Magic
• Hannah K-6 Magic
• Destiny 1M
• Alina 1M
• Chantla 2S
• Brandon 5/6N
• Sreypich 5/6Q
• Randy 5/6Q
• Ayden 2KT
• Matai 5/6L
• Onyx 5/6L
• Joseph 4G
• Selena 4G
• Kiera 3S
• Mikhail 3D
• Jackson 3D
• Tanoa 3NC
• Rianne 5/6N
• Alisa 3S
• Benjamin KH
• Cameron KH
• Kevin KH
• David 5/6N
• Amara 5/6J

Congratulations to our award recipients from the past two weeks.