31 October 2017

Newsletter Articles

Key Events

Further events  and more information may be found on the school app (please see details at the end of the newsletter).

Principal’s Report

The sense of excitement, anticipation, fun and wonder in our school community has been easy to see, hear and feel at the moment with so many engaging learning, physical and social experiences for students to enjoy. Term 4 is such a busy time with many competing priorities – yet learning must remain our core business. Many class groups have excursions planned which link directly to learning and inquiry units and camp and other sports commitments also keep children and teachers very busy. Social and emotional learning outcomes play a critical role in helping to prepare children for future success. As we review our Strategic Plan we have been carefully considering the recent research into brain and character development which identifies the following character strengths as key. They are called ‘Game Changers’ due to their important role in a young person’s future success:

We will be looking at these character strengths in more depth and detail in the future.

Camp Week

Today our year 5/6 students and a group of six adults left school at 8am, headed for three days and two nights of fun, adventure and a jam-packed program of learning. The south of the State is the destination where they will learn about history, geography, the political system of the State and many other things. Student wellbeing, relationships and many other social outcomes will have a very high focus. There will be some changes at school as we accommodate staffing and timetabling demands which are necessary with such an intensive program as camp.

We know our students will have an amazing time and will return on Thursday afternoon feeling content but exhausted. Teachers will also be ready for a long sleep in their own beds after being ‘on duty’ for 24 hours a day for several days. Thank you in advance for your outstanding preparation and for being away from your families and homes to provide this exciting opportunity for our students.

Class Excursions

During this week years 3/4, Kinder and years 1/2 will be participating in different excursions, depending on the learning which has been planned and studied as part of their classroom learning program. Please discuss with your child’s classroom teacher for further details if you have questions.

Nude Food Day

On Friday all children had the opportunity to taste and try a wide range of fruit and vegetables which were beautifully presented and delivered to classes by Juanita our school nurse. The choice of such a delicious range of beautiful fresh food was made possible through the support of the Perth Lions Club. We are most grateful for their generosity. Nude Food Day is part of our Move Well Eat Well program – a whole school focus on helping children to learn about and develop a healthy lifestyle. Key messages from MWEW are the benefits of regular and rigorous exercise, drinking water only and eating fresh vegetables and fruit. We hope to hold another Nude Food Day in Term 1 next year with more children and families able to participate in bringing lunches filled with fresh food – nothing processed or in packages. Juanita will continue to publish creative lunch-box and recipe ideas to help packing school lunches. Congratulations to everyone involved in taking positive steps towards a healthy lifestyle.

Infant Fun Day

On Friday our foundation to year 2 classes travelled to Campbell Town to participate in the annual Fun Day which is a long-standing tradition amongst Northern Midlands schools. This events fits well within our MWEW focus as the day has a high focus on participation in fun and energetic activities which help to develop physical and social skills. Reports from children and teachers returning from their day were all positive, with everyone tired but happy after a great day.

Halloween Disco

Thank you to members of the fundraising group who co-ordinated the disco for children on Friday evening. We certainly appreciate your time and efforts. Fun was the order of the event with some very creative costumes. It was certainly difficult to tell the faces behind some of the clever make-up! Children enjoyed themselves and had lots of fun. Thank you on behalf of the whole school community for your time and efforts. A profit of over $450 was made which will go towards several projects identified by the School Association earlier this year. These include: Dance program currently underway for K-6 students, a contribution towards PPS ESK Band contribution and a new large sign for the Seccombe Street roundabout which is scheduled for construction later this year.

Cake Stall at Devon Hills

Congratulations to the organisers of the cake stall at the Devon Hills Garage Sale at Devon Hills on Saturday. This was a spontaneous fundraiser but helps raise our profile in this area where there are 280 residences. Our professional new signs and banner were on display at the cake stall and helped to showcase our school in a positive and professional light. Thank you to everyone involved in helping to make the cake stall a success. The cake stall raised $232 which will be going towards a project in the early childhood outdoor area.

Esk Band 2018 EOI

Last Tuesday we were fortunate to host a visit from the Clarence High School Stage and Concert Band as they returned to Hobart on the last leg of their Tasmanian tour. We were their last stop. The band/s entertained and enthralled our audience for almost an hour, with all classes thoroughly entertained by the music and theatre of the performance. Students on tour ranged from grades 7 to 10 with every student taking on the role of ambassador and role-model for their school. Several of the students were outstanding as mentors for our Esk Band players and helped them as the two bands performed several pieces of music together. It was truly a very special concert. Watching the potential for where music might take students, and what might be possible with practice, perseverance (GRIT) and enthusiasm was inspirational. Expressions of interest for Esk Band 2018 will be available soon. Please contact the office if you have further questions, or talk with me at school.

Operation Christmas Child Project

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s project to provide a gift to a child in another country through this project. Operation Christmas Child helps children to understand and develop the concept of Gratitude – one of the character strengths identified as a ‘game changer’ for success. Representatives from the Perth Baptist Church collected our filled boxes on Friday, where they will be added to all others at a central depot and shipped to children in another country. We plan to participate again next year, with some minor modifications.

Lee

School Attendance Rate for the previous 2 weeks

Perth Primary School Swimming Carnival

Our Grade 3-6 Swimming Carnival will be held on:

Wednesday 8 November
at Hagley Farm School Pool

Buses will leave school at 9:00am for a 9:45am start. Students will leave the venue by 1.45pm. It is an expectation that all students participate in as many events as possible, as there are events to suit all ability levels (see event order).

Students need to wear their sports uniform (clearly labelled with their name). The Hagley Farm School pool is an indoor heated facility, and students will need to bring warm clothing, lunch, plenty to drink, bathers, towel and a plastic bag/swimming bag for wet items. A House coloured swimming cap will be provided for all students on the day (paid for through school levies).

Students will be seated in House groups: Bramich, Hirst and Lyons. Parents and family members are welcome as there is plenty of seating provided on the spectator side of the pool.

A Perth Primary Swimming Team will be selected from the results on the day, as heats in all stroke events are timed.

Event order:

• 25m Freestyle (Grade 3-6)
• Across Pool - for students who didn’t take part in 25m freestyle
• 25m Breaststroke (Grade 3/4)
• 50m Breaststroke (Grade 5/6)
• 25m Backstroke (Grade 3-6)
• The Reverse Steeple Chase (noodle between legs and ducking under lane ropes) – for students who haven’t competed down the pool
• 50m Freestyle (Grade 4-6)
• The Wet Butler (carry a cup on a saucer with water in it across the pool going under lane ropes while keeping cup out of water) – for students who haven’t competed down the pool
• 50m Backstroke (Grade 4-6)
• Swim across the pool – for students who haven’t competed down the pool
• Kickboard across the pool – for students who haven’t competed down the pool
• Relays – across the pool and down the pool (each swimmer completes 1 lap)
• Cork Collecting – for all students if time allows

Perth Primary School Association

A General Meeting of the Perth Primary School Association will be held in the school hall on

Wednesday 22nd November at 7:00pm.

All members (please see below for definition of a member) of the Perth Primary School Association are invited to attend.

The purpose of this meeting is to adopt the new constitution of the Perth Primary School Association. A copy of the constitution is attached.

1.1 Membership

(a) The members of the School Association comprise, for the time being:

    (i) Parent Members;
    (ii) Staff Members;
    (iii) Community Members; and
    (iv) the Principal.

(b) Subject to clause 7.3, for the avoidance of doubt, Parent Members, Staff Members and the Principal are automatically taken to be members of the School Association.

(c) A person is not eligible to be a Member unless they are at least 18 years of age.

(d) The School Association must not charge Members a membership fee.

For further information regarding membership of the School Association, please refer to the attached constitution.

2018 Levies

Perth Primary School levies for 2018 will be as follows:

The levy paid at the beginning of each year contributes to the costs of your child’s education program, and includes: items your child uses during the school year such as learning materials and stationery; school excursions; performances; Swimming and Water Safety Programs, STEM, Drama, Future Minds, and other learning programs.

Levy increase

The Perth Primary School Association have approved a 2.5% increase per year.

Family Discounts

Families with three (3) or more children at Perth Primary School will receive a discount voucher of $25.00 that can be used at the Uniform Shop. Please ask at the office if you are eligible to receive this discount voucher.

Early Bird Discount

A $5.00 per student discount voucher that can be used at the Uniform Shop, will be given to those families who pay in full by Friday 9th February 2018.

Student Assistance

The Department of Education’s Central Office will notify parent/guardians of students who have been approved to receive Student Assistance (STAS).

If you are eligible, and have not yet applied, please ensure STAS application forms are lodged prior to the end of the 2017 school year.

Please contact the school office if you need assistance with this.

Uniform Orders for 2018

2018 Uniform Pre-Orders

Perth Primary School Uniform shop is offering Pre-Orders of uniforms for 2018.

Payment is not required until collection.

Orders can be placed electronically at the link below or by printing the attached order below and returning to the school office.

Please have your orders completed by Thursday 30th December 2017.

These orders will be available for pick up from the Uniform Shop on Friday 15th December 2017 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm and on Levy Payment Days at the end of January 2018 (dates to be advised).

Class Awards

Happy Birthday

Celebrating birthday’s this newsletter are:

Poppy, Owen, Keelie, Beau, Erich, Ivy, Hayley, Levi, Mr Dodd and Mrs Eldershaw.

Around the school

Congratulations Jorja on your recent 2017 Fred Hollows Humanity Award.

Longford Show

Well done to all students who entered in the recent Longford Show. A very special thank you to Mrs Maher and Mrs Arrieta- Shadbolt for organising dropping off and picking up of exhibits.

Thank you to the Perth Lions Club for your generous support at Perth Primary School in our Nude Food Day last Friday. Your generosity enabled us to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables and make some healthy food for each class to enjoy. Thank you also for your continued support with our Friday lunchtime fruit we enjoy with Juanita.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Caitlin, Lucy, Alexander and Jayden who all participated in the recent ‘All Schools State Athletics Carnival’ at St Leonards. All students achieved amazing personal results with Jayden taking out 1st place in High Jump and 2nd in the ‘multis’.  Congratulations to Jayden and Caitlin both qualifying in the All Schools Pan Pacific to be held in Adelaide in early December. Good Luck!

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.

Fundraising Group Update

Thank you to many PPS parents and friends who helped with our Halloween Disco fundraiser on Friday night, children had a wonderful time. The School Association would like to thank Swift Meats, Perth IGA, IGA Longford and Coles Kings Meadows for their generous donations.

Jacqui Dalton

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

Uniform Shop Hours

Community News

MILO in@CRICKET
@ Evandale Movern Park,
Thursday’s 4.00-5.00pm
8 weeks, 26th Oct- 14th Dec

Any questions please contact John Johnson on 0499 982 367

PPS Support Staff

2017 Term Dates

Choose how to add this event to your calendar:

Apple Calendar iPhone, iPad, Mac - Download .ics file

Outlook Desktop Outlook - Download .ics file

Android Calendar Android devices - Download .ics file

Other Calendar Google Calendar, Yahoo, etc. - Download .ics file

Download Event