Telethon – DETECT
Thanks to all those families who responded to the Connect notice about the Telethon research initiative DETECT Schools Study: Understanding the impact of COVID-19 in Western Australian Schools.
By now you should have received your link to the survey. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. If you didn’t respond and would like to participate you can contact the front office to collect a hard copy form, complete and return and a link will be sent to you.
Years 4-6 students, unless parents have elected to opt out, will be completing the survey this week.
Most children who have participated in similar research have enjoyed the experience and like to feel heard and valued in their opinions. However, some children may feel that some of the questions we ask are stressful or upsetting. If a child does not wish to answer a question, they may skip it and go to the next question, or they may stop immediately. All students will be given information about the Kids Helpline.
Please contact me if you have any issues or concerns.
Barbara Newman
Semester 1 Reports
Reports will be emailed out to parents on Monday 29 June. It is important to ensure we have your current email address. Please contact the office to update your email by calling 6497 4800 or emailing arborgrove.ps@education.wa.edu.au
Student Mobile Phones and Smart Watches
Earlier in the year the School Board approved the Student Use of Mobile Phones and Smart Watches Policy for Arbor Grove Primary School.
Students will not be permitted to have phones on, or with them, during the school day and smart watches must be on flight mode from the beginning of Term 3.
We have purchased phone lockers for the students to secure their phones in throughout the day and students will be issued with a key.
You can refer to the policy on the Arbor Grove website under the Parent Information tab.
Bernadette Irvine