17 October 2017

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Welcome to Term 4. We hope everyone has enjoyed a refreshing break during the past few weeks and that all students are ready for a busy and rewarding final term of learning, building relationships and having fun. We look forward to a busy term with Grade 5 / 6 camp in just a few weeks as well as lots of other exciting learning and extension opportunities for students planned throughout the term.

Country Gold Carnivals

At the end of last term a number of PPS students proudly participated in the annual Country Gold Carnivals after being selected to represent the Northern Midlands East teams. This is a great honour and students and families feel rightly proud of their selection in these teams. We continue to hear reports of our students’ high-level sportsmanship as well as good skills and team play. Congratulations on a highly successful Country Gold campaign.... …. We are very proud of you all!

We know that regular participation in sports and active exercises helps to promote a healthy lifestyle and is a strong indicator of later health and social indicators. Daily physical education and other sporting and activity opportunities are provided to build these habits early. Brain research also shows that starting the day with physical activity also helps to boost learning and productivity. The daily PE program is co-ordinated by our Grade 6 leaders who are showing outstanding leadership and building initiative and responsibility by leading their groups each morning. Congratulations to all Grade 6 leaders. Well done..... You are doing a great job!

Tasmanian Trout Fishing Championships

On the last Monday of last term a group of 8 children travelled to Brumby's Creek at Cressy to enjoy a day's fishing and to defend our title as the Trout Fishing Champion Primary School. Clayton (gr 6, 2016) caught the winning trout last year but it was not to be this year with Ashtyn catching the only small fish. Students had a wonderful time, demonstrating exemplary co - operative skills. Many thanks to our volunteer helpers Danny and Chris and to Steve Muir and Ben Johnson who put their day jobs aside to accompany the group!

Scottish Exchange Study Tour

For the last week of term and the holiday break I travelled to Scotland as part of an international, self-funded exchange for Principals to stay with the Head Teacher (Principal) of a school in Linlithgow, Scotland. It was a wonderful experience to study another education system and to see and hear about similarities and differences to our Tasmanian system. I spent two weeks visiting a number of schools in West Lothian, Falkirk and Glasgow, talking with Principals about school improvement and attending a presentation by well-known speakers Kier Bloomer and Maggie Farrah. My host, Mrs Charlette Robertson, will visit and stay with me in July next year and spend time at Perth Primary and other Tasmanian schools, just as I have done. I look forward to sharing more information about my visit at other opportunities.

Esk Band Mentors

Next week members of the Clarence High School Band will present a concert and spend some time with members of our Esk Band to help them understand how their skills might develop with practice and persistence. At times when something is difficult it is wonderful to see how the hours of practice will be worthwhile and how the skills will look, sound and feel in the future. Watching, hearing and talking with students a few years older than themselves allows children to understand just how their own talents can develop if they apply themselves with steady persistence and a growth mindset. We look forward to enjoying the performance by the Clarence High School Band as they head towards home after touring the North West Coast of Tasmania. They will visit us on Thursday 26th October at 11.30am. Expressions of interest for ESK Band 2018 will be available soon.

Fred Hollows Humanity Award 2017

Congratulations to Jorja Turner, who travelled to Hobart today to be presented with a Fred Hollows Humanity Award at Parliament House in Hobart. Jorja’s proud family attended the ceremony, along with AP Jenny Clements, representing Perth Primary School. The Premier, Hon Will Hodgman presented the award to Jorja for her consideration towards others and her leadership and service to others in our school community.

Sun Safety Time

Term 4 is the beginning of our spring weather and the time for all members of our school community to dust off hats and remember sun safety to protect our skin from the damage the sun can cause. Hats now need to be worn for all outdoor play and lessons. Hats are available from the office and the uniform shop for $5.

Welcomes

This term we welcome a large group of new children and their families to our school. We look forward to getting to know them and to making them feel welcome. Welcome to the following children:

Laila - Kinder
Stella– Foundation G/C
Emerson– Foundation / 1 A
Bodie– 1 / 2 L
Harlee– 1 / 2 R
Scarlet 1 / 2 R
Monieka– 3 / 4 CC
Kaleb– 3 / 4 LH
Montana– 4 / 5 JL
Makayla– 5 / 6 W

Lee

School Attendance Rate for the previous 2 weeks

Esk Band Concert Invitation

Esk Band Extravaganza Concert

Esk Band members are very excited about their first annual concert which is planned for Friday 24th November, at 7.30pm at the Albert Hall. Full details including ticket sales will be available very soon. Two important full rehearsals are planned for Sunday 12th and Sunday 19th November when all PPS Esk Band members will be required to attend. Times for the rehearsals will be confirmed next week but it is expected that they will be 9 – 10.30am. The concert will be an exciting opportunity for children to showcase their new and growing musical skills to an appreciative audience and to see other students who have been learning to play instruments for several more years. It promises to be a wonderful evening of music and fun!

Education Act 2016

Information regarding the 2016 Education Act can be found at:

Class Awards

Happy Birthday

Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:

Phoenix, Ashtyn, Ila, Jake, Ellah-Jane, Evan, Reuben, Lacey, Ashlee, Scarlet and Jeremy.

Around the school……

2017 Cressy Fishing Competition

Students had a fantastic day on Monday 25th September participating in the 2017 Cressy Fishing Competition. A very special thank you to parents Danny and Chris for supporting students on a wonderful sunny day.

Future Minds…..

Road Open for Traffic!

On Thursday the 28th September Mr Brian Mitchell MP declared our PPS roadway open for play! A very special thank you to our local Parliamentarian and also Mrs Janet Lambert NM Councillor for attending our opening ceremony and adding gravitas to the occasion. Congratulations to all Future Mind students and Mr Steve Muir for their planning ideas, construction skills and effort.

Cake Decorating

Students have entered the Longford Show and all PPS decorated cakes will be on display. Good luck and congratulations on all your creative and hard work!

PSST Primary State Athletic Carnival

Congratulations to all students who participated in the recent PSST Primary State Athletic Carnival for 2017. A fantastic effort representing Perth Primary School. Well done to Mille, Frejah, Jayden, Mackenzie, Lucy, Lilliarna and Georgie for your commitment to training and participation!

Cyber Safety Evening Feedback…..

“An informative evening with relevant information. Some of the statistics of technology use in kids was very eye opening. Some good tools were given to help keep our kids safe online.” ………. (Renee Richardson)

ART

Students from Kinder, 1-2 L, 1-2 R and 3-4 CC have been creatively working with local artist Mrs Annette Clark creating spheres and space shapes for an UTAS exhibition called Elements in e - motion. All students and parents are invited to view the installation with further details below.

Elements in e-motion Exhibition Invitation

Literacy News…..

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

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

Mrs Kate Adams

Launching into Learning

Kindergarten and Enrolments for 2018

Kinder enrolments for 2018 are open!

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. Forms may be collected at the office. Please return as soon as possible to the office.

School Psychologist Information…..

Allison Maloney
School Psychologist

School Nurse Information…..

Nude Food Day Friday 27th October

Juanita Du Vergier
Primary School Health Nurse

Fundraising Group Update…..

Jacqui Dalton

Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)

Uniform Shop Hours.....

PPS Support Staff

Term Dates

Term Dates

2017

Term 4 Monday16th October - Thursday 21st December (students finish)
Student Free Day Friday 3rd November 2017

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