Dear Parents,

As we begin Term 4, I would like to present again the very useful information on “Parental Controls in iOS12” sent out in Term 2. I have had a few queries around how to manage children’s screen time and this is just one strategy of many that could be useful for parents in this space. 

A new game called “AMONG US” has become the go-to Pandemic entertainment over the last few months. Kirra from Safe-on-Social has complied a great summary which does say that it is the most innocuous of games being played in the pandemic, if basic online safety rules are being followed. However, her summary does present the real values and hidden messages that could be spread amongst our young who do play the game. It is another great information tool that empowers parents to know what’s really happening in the spaces where our children play online.

See the attached link to access her newsletter on AMONG US.

https://www.safeonsocial.com/so/adNJZKY7y?cid=86611488-2a5c-48af-80af-cec42f57b8f0#/main 

UNIFORMS: Term 4 sees a return to the full summer uniform. The following requirements are taken straight from our uniform policy. Please ensure that your 

BOYS SUMMER UNIFORM: 

grey shorts, blue shirt, grey crew socks (mid calf length), black leather fully enclosed school shoes, or black leather elastic sided boots.

GIRLS SUMMER UNIFORM: 

blue check school dress or navy midford skirt or Culottes,  white Midford ‘Audrey’ blouse with logo (secondary only) or light blue blouse with logo . (primary only), white crew socks (mid calf length) & black leather fully enclosed school shoes or black leather elastic sided boots.

JEWELLERY, HAIR AND MAKE-UP: 

• A simple chain with a cross may be worn. Plain ring on ONE finger.
• A simple gold or silver bangle or bracelets. No bands including plastic or friendship bands.
• Two simple studs or sleepers per ear. Must be less than 0.5mm in diameter
• No nose piercings are allowed.
• Clear nail polish only.
• Hair neat and a tidy style at all times, no unnatural or ‘extreme’ hairstyles (as determined by the Principal or Principal’s delegate).
• No unnatural hair colours or divergent colours (eg blonde streaks in dark hair).
• Hair at shoulder length must be tied back at all times with plain hair bands or hair ties/ribbons in school colours only. (Blue, red or white)
• Minimal makeup is to be worn in Secondary