Perth Primary School
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181 Fairtlough Street
Perth TAS 7300
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Email: perth.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6398 2302

19 September 2017

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Strategic Planning

During the last few weeks we have been talking with students, past students and staff members to think about our hopes and dreams for students into the future. We’ve been asking questions about what are the most important outcomes for students to achieve and ‘how do you want to be’ when you’re an adult? We are keen to hear from some parents who would like to participate in this process so that our new Strategic Plan is a collaborative document. Please leave your name at the office if you’d like to be involved.

Two O’Clock Together

Last week we were delighted to welcome many parents and family members to school to celebrate the literacy and numeracy work happening in classrooms. It was exciting to visit classrooms during the afternoon session and see so many parents working alongside their children. Thank you for making the time to join us and to celebrate the importance of literacy and numeracy as core understandings.

2 O'clock together
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Literacy and Professor Deslea Konza

This week we will welcome Assoc. Professor Deslea Konza to PPS to work with teachers across our school. This is part of our continuing work to further develop our expertise in literacy. Professor Konza is based in Perth, WA and works around Australia leading professional learning for teachers. Professor Konza has particular expertise in The Big Six, which help learners to gain understanding when they read. These six components form the basis of our literacy program across our school. We are very pleased to host Deslea’s visit and look forward to her feedback about what we are already doing well and how we might continue to improve so that every child makes the very best progress possible.

School Satisfaction Surveys

All Tasmanian Government Schools are currently conducting the Annual School Satisfaction Survey. Last week all families received a copy of the survey which was sent home with the oldest child in each family. We invited you to be involved and to share your views about our school. We are interested to hear about what is working well and what can be improved. You can log onto the secure survey site and enter your views with your anonymous code or fill in the paper copy and return the sheet to the box on the office counter. All responses are due by Friday 22nd September. All responses are confidential. Staff and grade 5 / 6 students’ responses are also collected so that we can continue working to make Perth Primary School the very best school possible for every child and family in our school community.

Think U Know and Child Safety

Several weeks ago we hosted a parent information session about cyber safety to help inform parents about the many issues which children can face when they interact with gaming and social media. A similar session was held for grade 5 / 6 students to build their skills in safe and ethical use of ICT and social media sites. This is just one of the ways we work to keep children safe as this is a key priority. We are able to offer another Think U Know parent session. Please indicate in the spot survey if you are interested in attending a session at drop-off or pick-up time.

Are you interested in attending a Think U Know Child Safety parent session?

Poll is closed


Class Placement Information

Thank you to parents who have contacted me in writing with information, which is unknown to us, and of an educational nature, which may affect your child’s class placement for 2018. Teachers know students very well and we take every learner’s needs into account when organising classes for next year. Please contact me by the end of the term if you have information you feel we need to know, which may affect class decisions for your child. Requests for particular teachers cannot be accepted.

Farewell

Next week we will farewell Abbie Scott as she finishes her contract with us. Abbie has worked as a teacher and a teacher assistant, starting with us in October, 2016. We thank Abbie for her outstanding contributions to student learning at PPS and wish her well as she moves into the next stage of her professional career. Best wishes and thank you Abbie. We look forward to hearing of your continuing success in education!

Lee

School Attendance Rate for the previous 2 weeks

Congratulations to our Prep / 1 / 2 Choir who recently performed at assembly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7nCexTngew

Education Act 2016

Information on the 2016 Education Act can be found at:

https://www.education.tas.gov.au/

Milos

Tuesdays $1.50

Class Awards

Class

Student

Assembly Award for:

Fdn GC

Nate

Improving effort in all learning tasks.

Fdn GC

Ruby

Being a positive and helpful class member.

F-1A

Emmanuel

Being a patient and respectful class member at all times.

F-1A

George

Showing a positive attitude towards reading and writing tasks.

1-2R

Jayde

Consistently and enthusiastically contributing during whole class tasks.

1-2R

Morgan

Being a respectful and kind friend and for always encouraging others to do their best.

1-2L

Wesley

Working hard to improve reading skills.

1-2L

DJ

Working hard to improve reading skills.

1-2L

Mathew

Working hard to improve reading skills.

3-4CC

Gwyneth

Outstanding effort during writer’s workshop.

3-4CC

Max

Consistently demonstrating compassion and care for his class mates.

3-4LH

Taylah

Always displaying a growth mindset and for pursuing new learning opportunities.

3-4LH

Rohan

Being a consistently calm and polite member of our class.

4-5JL

Gemma

Displaying an optimistic and focused attitude to all work.

4-5JL

Baxter

Displaying a growth mindset and grit when things feel challenging.

5-6D

Mackenzie

Persevering and having a positive growth mindset.

5-6D

Jennifer

Positive attitude and doing her best.

5-6D

Annika

Perseverance and having a positive attitude.

5-6W

Frejah

Displaying a growth mindset and understanding the learning comes from taking risks.

5-6W

Logan

Accepting responsibility for independently extending learning during our recent maths inquiry.

5-6W

Tylah

Accepting responsibility for independently extending learning during our recent maths inquiry.

Happy Birthday

Celebrating birthday’s this newsletter are:

Poppy, Julius, Thomas, Abby, Lilliarna, Eloise, Zander, Gwyneth, Adeline, Riley, Carson, Nic, Lucy, Erica, Lachlan, Ella, Jack, Zack, George, Taylor, Phoenix, Ashtyn, Ila, Mrs Colson, Mrs Lloyd, Mr Johnson and Mrs Maher.

Inside the classroom ………….

Outdoor Classroom Day

On Thursday 7th September, PPS celebrated learning outside. Lots of sunshine, learning and play!

Kinder

Thank you Constable Shegog for paying us a visit. We all had so much fun dressing up.

Kinder
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Hagley Farm Visit

On Monday 25th September, Kinder will be heading out on an excursion to the farm at Hagley Farm School and Environment Centre. Children will need to bring a packed lunch and drink, a coat and a plastic bag. As we would like all children to be a part of this special day, green group children will attend on Monday (excursion day), Tuesday and Friday of that week (week beginning 25/9- no attendance on Thursday 28/9). Please let me know if you are interested in joining us for parent help on this day.

Andrea Shephard – Kinder Teacher

Future Minds

Road Construction

Students have been working extremely hard progressing with the PPS road.

Road Construction
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Road Construction
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Cake Decorating

Students have been busy getting creative by icing and decorating individual fruit cakes which will be exhibited in the upcoming Longford Show.

Cake Decorating
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Book Trailers

Students have been creating Book Trailers using Microsoft Photo Story. A book trailer is an exciting video advertisement for a book which uses techniques similar to those of movie trailers to promote books and encourage readers.

Book Trailers
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Book Trailers
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Literacy News…..

More PPS home readers….. Who do you read with?

Send us a picture….. perth.primary@education.tas.gov.au

Mrs Kate Adams

Library News……

Tuesday September 19th and Wednesday 20th (week 9) are our last library borrowing days for term 3. Please return all borrowed library items in week 10 (Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th of September). Many thanks.

Mrs McIntyre

Launching into Learning

Kindergarten and Enrolments for 2018

Kinder enrolments for 2018 are open!

Although 2018 seems to be many months away we have started some preliminary planning for next year. Kindergarten enrolments and enrolments for other grades are now being accepted. We would also appreciate hearing from families whose enrolment status will change for 2018. Please let us know if you are not intended to be with us in 2018, or if you know of a family who is intending to enrol so that our information is as accurate as is possible. Forms may be collected and returned to the

School Psychologist Information…..

Allison Maloney
School Psychologist

School Nurse Information…..

Juanita Du Vergier
Primary School Health Nurse

Fundraising Group Update…..

Thank you to all our families who supported our 100 spot raffle. The winners are:

1st Linda Richardson 2nd Shaun Dolson 3rd Virginia Tempest.

Jacqui Dalton

Earn & Learn…..

Thank you for supporting our school with Earn and Learn. Stickers and/or sheets can be dropped off to the office please.

School Banking…..

Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)

Vacancies available for

Early Birds and After School Care

Early Birds 7:45 - 8:30 am Monday - Friday
please contact the school office 6398 2302 ($3 per child or $5 for family per day)

After School Care – Midlands Kids Club (Northern Midlands Council)
please contact Kate Lee – 0438 911 303

Community News.....

PPS Support Staff

Lindy Bailey

School Chaplain

Monday / Thursday

Rachael Zeeman

Speech Pathologist

Tuesday

Allison Maloney

School Psychologist

Wednesday

Sam Sturmer

Social Worker

Thursday (Even weeks)

Juanita Du Vergier

School Nurse

Friday

Term Dates

T2017

Term 3 Monday 24th July - Friday 29th September
Term 4 Monday16th October - Thursday 21st December (students finish)
Student Free Day Friday 3rd November 2017

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