Happy Education Week

Term 3 has started and we are no closer to a COVID-19 solution but we are soldiering on to provide the best for our students in these tough times. Whilst we have had several schools become non-operational following a positive result in the schools, I have spoken to each of the principals to see how they are going. Without exception, all report great support from the Department with DELs, Executive Directors, and media being at the school, as well as a team of supporters and cleaners. Executive Director Sylvia Corish gave Executive a run-down of the process and her experiences at our Executive meeting last week.

We certainly are conscious of the impact on communities and the lead role our principals play in calming their communities. Border school communities are doing it particularly tough at present with rules changing often, but we are here if you need any support.

Education Week has kicked off in a different way in these COVID-19 times. A great live stream pulled in some of the fabulous experiences that occur in our Public Schools and was the highlight of the week. This week gives us a chance to highlight the great things that are happening in our schools, we have a few hurdles to get over (no non-essential visitors) but the Education Week website certainly provides advice, activities each day this week and resources to help.

There have been lots of things bubbling away that you need to be updated on: