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Here at Foxwell State Secondary College we are beyond excited to welcome our Year 7 students back to school this coming Monday 25th May.
In what has been an unprecedented time for our global community, what has stood out to me is the support of students and families for each other within our school. The generosity and respect demonstrated is deeply appreciated by us all. Our school community has remained connected and our established communication channels have held us in great stead.
In the preparation for the first day there are a number of important things to consider and do. When you drop your child to school on Monday, we ask that you remain in your car. Should you need to speak with administration regarding any matter, or contact our uniform shop about the purchase of uniforms, please phone the school administration where we will provide further guidance. This will remain in place until further notice.
This is an important transition moment for our students, as such we ask that you take some time over the coming weekend to talk with your child about their return to school. A number of resources have been included within this bulletin to support you and your family in your child’s return.
We acknowledge that there will be mixed emotions come Monday morning for our parents and our students. We assure you as parents that we will do all that we can to make this return a positive moment in students' lives.
It will be great to have our Foxwell Family back together in one place!
Until next week,
Kym Amor
By the time students walk through the gates, for many of them it will have been nine weeks away from school, friends and school staff.
During their time away, our students will have experienced a range of emotions, experiences and possible challenges. We appreciate that returning to school may be a stressful time for some of our students and we want to reassure you that we will make every effort to support a smooth transition for your child.
Our students’ wellbeing is always at the heart of what we do at Foxwell and we are very proud of the work that our teachers have done in planning an engaging and purposeful Connection Day for Monday.
Connection Day Goal: to provide space, time and activities that allow students to reconnect with each other and their teachers whilst providing opportunity to identify and reflect on their own emotions using Mood Meter.
8.15 - 8.40am. Meet and greet and pancake breakfast
8.50 - 9.00am. Roll Marking in home rooms.
9.00 - 3.00pm. Connection Day Activities – NO regular timetabled classes.
Students will remain in class groups.
Students are required to:
- Wear their sports uniform (including hat)
- Bring a named water bottle
- Place mobile phone in lockers
- Leave their iPad at home
- Bring mosquito repellent if required for an onsite bush walk
Students will rotate through a series of eight activities, as below, during the day as a class group. The culminating activity for the day will be a class Tug of War Tournament.
From Week 6 (week beginning Monday 25 May), there will be some changes to students’ allocated time for practical lessons in Healthy World and Sporting Minds Enrich.
On these days, students will need to ensure they are dressed in their sports uniform and that they have adhered to the Dress Code regarding winter items. Students can keep warm when dressed in their Sports Uniform by wearing their Foxwell SSC Ink blue jacket, track-pants and scarf, all with the college logo.
It is important that students also remain hydrated and sun safe in the cooler months by bringing with them their hats and water bottles. Students are reminded that they do have a Foxwell water bottle that they may use at school and refill as required. This practice is particularly important when engaged in physical activities and practical activities outdoors.
Please note the class codes and the relevant day for practical lessons and their sports uniform:
7A - Thursday (No Change)
7B - Thursday (No Change)
7C - Monday (No Change)
7D - Friday (No Change)
7E - Friday (No Change)
7F - Thursday
7G - Thursday
7M - Wednesday & Thursday (No Change)
7S - Wednesday & Thursday (No Change)
If you unsure about when to wear your uniform, please speak with your relevant teacher or Mr Anderson.
As outlined in earlier school newsletters, Gold Coast Health is providing free vaccinations for all Year 7 students as part of the Queensland Health’s annual School Immunisation Program.
As you are aware the delivery of the 2020 School Immunisation Program has been affected by the response to COVID-19 including social distancing measures and limited school attendance for the first five weeks of Term 2. We wish to advise that Queensland Health is committed to ensuring that all eligible year 7 students receive their adolescent vaccinations in 2020 through the School Immunisation Program.
Queensland Health is currently endeavouring to be able to host Year 7 Immunisations at Foxwell State Secondary College on Friday 5th June, 2020.
All Year 7 students are being offered free vaccinations as recommended on the National Immunisation Program to protect against vaccine preventable diseases. Students will be offered human papillomaviras (HPV) and diphtheria-tetanus-pertrussis (whooping cough) vaccination.
The vaccinations will be conducted by a team of authorised registered nurses and/or medical practitioners.
You will have previously received an email from Queensland Health in reference to immunisations with directions. If you do not have access to this email, a consent pack is available for pick up from school administration. Please read the information provided by Queensland Health carefully, and should you wish to proceed, provide consent via the directions provided
Parent, legal guardians or authorised persons are encouraged to ensure their children have eaten breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.
For more information about the School Immunisation Program, visit www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/immunisation/default.asp or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 24 84).
On 17 March 2020 the Department of Education made the decision to cancel representative school sport events until further notice in an effort to contain and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Given the recent advice provided by Queensland Health and the Australian Government, representative school sport events continue to be cancelled until 30 June 2020, at which time further guidance will be provided.
The representative school sport program includes district, regional, state, national, interstate and international competitions. It is hoped this advice in to the future will provide some certainty with regard to representative school sport in the immediate future.
Unfortunately at this point in time, further information about Term 3 and beyond is unavailable. The department will continue to provide ongoing communication to you as Australia’s response to COVID-19 evolves.