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Air purifiers double in Victorian schools
THE state government more than doubling the number of air purifiers in schools to keep students and staff safer and slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Education Minister James Merlino announced earlier this year announced the rollout of an additional 60,000 air purifiers – on top of the 51,000 already delivered before the beginning of Term 1, which will see a purifier in every single classroom, instead of just high-risk areas of schools.
After an open tender process, Samsung has been awarded the contract for the additional purifiers – matching the Samsung devices that have already been successfully delivered and used in schools across the state.
This winter allocation will provide enough purifiers to cover all classrooms and other highrisk spaces in all government and low-fee non-government schools by the beginning of winter – including general purpose classrooms and other specialist classrooms such as art and science rooms.
Of the 111,000 air purifiers, a few thousand purifiers will be kept in storage after winter begins to be distributed to schools whose enrolments increase or who commission extra classrooms throughout the second half of the year. In 2021, the state government announced the largest investment in ventilation in schools in the nation –investing more than $190 million in initiatives to help keep schools COVIDSafe and protect the health of students, staff and school communities. Mandatory third doses for staff and a strong campaign to get students vaccinated – including a third dose for students over 16 and the first and second doses for children aged 5-11 – is keeping schools safe and open, ensuring learning is as undisrupted as possible.
“Our students have returned to face-to-face learning in 2022 safely and successfully – and we’re supporting that to continue, with more purifiers for classrooms to complement our other vital COVIDSafe measures,” Mr Merlino said.
ARALUEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Araluen is a community school that develops strong relationships with students and their families. Ara n luen is small enough to know everyone by name, and big enough to offer comprehensive programs. We offer:
• Foundation Support program with Kathy Walker
Investigations learning • AIM HIGH Instrumental Program with free small group music lessons for instrument of choice • Spacious grounds including Bike Track and billy carts • High expectations for literacy, numeracy, behaviour an respect • Leadership opportunities for all students • Choice of Spanish, French and Japanese lessons • Weekly Art, Music, PE, STEM, Science and Su ystainability • The Resilience Project and Seasons for Growth • School bus route to and from McMillan Park p dnd
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Cross-Country joy for Airly Primary
DESPITE a definite chill in the air, Airly Primary School sizzled on the scoreboard and along with winning the Sale Rural Cluster’s annual Cross-Country event for the second year running, they also managed to get over 50 per cent of students in grades 3-6 through to the next round at Yarram.
Against the stunning background of Lake Guthridge, Airly was pleased to join students from their local cluster: Bundy, Loch Sport, Cowwarr, Seaspray, Nambrok-Denison, Cobains and Wurruk.
Collaboration is important for the cluster and COVID made a definite dint in that so it was good to be back together.
Outstanding in her race, Adara Michie, finished so far in front of her peers that questions were raised about whether she had indeed run the entire track.
However, she and her peers are evidence of what a positive mindset, goal setting and practice can do.Students at Airly have recently had their running track refurbished and despite flooding in heavy rains, enjoy challenging themselves to run more and more laps each day under the eye of their teachers including local Maffra Eagles star and definite coach, Mitch Bennett.
Adara Michie starred for Airly Primary School at the Sale Rural Cluster’s annual Cross-Country event.
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26th of May 9:00am 9:30am Welcome to Boisdale CS 9:30am 10:30am School Tours All current and prospective pfamilies welcome We offer a family school atmosphere with:
Prep Support and Prep programs operating A strong focus on Literacy & Numeracy Art, PE, LOTE (Indonesian) and Music specialist programs Instrumental music Excellent new buildings, spacious grounds and modern classrooms Student Kitchen Garden Program
