Kaya, everyone. As you’re aware we are experiencing high rates of positive COVID cases with students and staff at the moment. We have also had quite a few students absent with common colds and the regular flu. At times it is hard to distinguish between these and COVID, so if in doubt, please use the RAT kits. If you are yet to pick up your 20 per student free RATs, please drop into our front office to collect them at a time that suits you.

Thank you again to parents for your support in keeping unwell and/or symptomatic children home and following WA Health’s close contact protocols, we really appreciate it. If your child is away (whether due to COVID or anything else) please continue to report their absence to the school as soon as practicable. You can send an email to MountHawthorn.PSAdmin@education.wa.edu.au, an SMS to 0438 978 189, or contact us via Connect.

Schools across WA are struggling with backfilling absent staff at the moment. At Mount Hawthorn PS we have been able to source enough relief staff (just!) to provide our desired coverage, but this might not be possible if case numbers continue to rise. If we become unable to backfill or provide internal coverage we may need to collapse classes at some point, and we will let you know if this is required.

Next week we’ve got our faction cross country for Year 3-6 students at Menzies Park on Tuesday, 24 May. Parents and spectators are most welcome, and I’m looking forward to seeing our students use their determination and resilience to tackle the course.

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND LOST PROPERTY

All uniform items should have your child’s full name clearly visible. With the cooler weather approaching, please remember our green school jumpers are a part of the school uniform, so please ensure your child is wearing the endorsed uniform.

The lost property is located next to the Harbeck Library in the storage area, if your child is missing a uniform item, please check there as a priority.