28 November 2017

Newsletter Articles

Key Events

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

Principal’s Report

Exciting learning opportunities have been the order of the day during the past few weeks and there are many more special experiences planned during the next couple of weeks. I’m aware that some of our senior students are only at school this week for one day! With Country Gold Cricket, Orientation Day, the Schools Triathlon Challenge and the Northern Midlands Swimming Carnival it is statistically possible for a grade 6 student to be out of the school for all five days this week. Many enriching classroom experiences are also planned during these weeks as well. These exciting opportunities add richness to children’s school experiences and help to keep them engaged in their learning. Showing a growth mindset, building relationships and showing the character qualities of good sportsmanship and resilience are the strengths which lead to success and build mental health. Best wishes to our participants in all out-of-school experiences during the next few weeks.

Junior Sports Fun

Yesterday our early childhood classes participated in a morning’s session of fun and activity on our oval. This connects directly with our wellbeing focus of participation in healthy, energetic activity every day and developing positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. Congratulations to all children involved and thank you to families who were able to join us to support children’s efforts. Many thanks to Ben Johnson for his energy and commitment to organising the fun for children’s enjoyment and congratulations to FGC for being awarded with Georgia Bear for showing outstanding sporting attitudes, support and respect for others.

Mark Shelton’s Visit

On Friday Mark Shelton MP will visit us as part of his fundraising Walk to Work for St Giles from Longford to his office at Parliament House in Hobart. He has chosen to come to our school because he knows we have a very strong focus on wellbeing and our values fit with those he is trying to promote as Speaker of the House of Assembly for Tasmania. Mr Shelton will leave Longford at 8am on Friday morning and will walk all the way to Hobart! Our students will accompany Mr Shelton out of our school grounds to the corner of Clarence Street, to wave him on his way. We will then walk back into our grounds via Frederick and Fore Streets, while Mr Shelton walks all the way to his office at Parliament House.

ESK Band Extravaganza Concert

On Friday I had the pleasure to join many parents and family members to attend a concert at the Albert Hall where our ESK Band members played along with hundreds of other primary and secondary school students in front of a large audience. This was an amazing effort for our children, many of whom had never picked up an instrument before May this year. Congratulations to ESK Band members for your achievements this year in learning to play and in the way you’ve shown talent, resilience, growth mindset and represented PPS so well.

Top 1% NAPLAN Awards

Congratulations to Charli and Georgie on their outstanding results in this year’s NAPLAN tests which were conducted earlier this year. Charli and Georgie attended a special ceremony last Wednesday with their very proud parents to accept certificates from the Minister for Education, Jeremy Rockliff, MP which acknowledge their academic excellence. We are very proud of you!

Annual Reporting and Improvement Planning

Our Annual Report and Improvement Plans were shared with members of our school community last week and are now on display at school if you would like further details.

Thank You to our Volunteers

Today we celebrated the contribution of volunteers to our school and our students’ successes with a morning tea in honour of the many volunteers who are so generous with their time to assist in many ways at PPS. Whether it’s assisting in the canteen, in classrooms, with school banking, the uniform shop or with the many other tasks with which volunteers are involved, we greatly appreciate your assistance. Thank you so much for your help and your time.

Transition Plans for 2018

Tomorrow all grade 6 students attending government high schools will spend the day at the school they will attend in 2018 to help them prepare for a smooth transition into grade 7. We communicate closely with both Kings Meadows High and Cressy District High Schools to ensure that our students are well-prepared for these orientation days. Transition visits to 2018 classes will be held for all Perth Primary children on Friday 15th December at 11.30am. This is the same day reports will go home.

Organisation for 2018

Our class structure and staffing details for next year are almost finalised although the DoE has not yet confirmed some details for our staffing allocation. Our class structure will be announced in the next newsletter. We are still keen to hear from new families in our school zone as accurate student numbers is helpful in preparing well for an organised start to 2018. Please ask any new families in your neighbourhood to contact us for information about our school. New enrolments in all grades are welcome to assist with our class structures. Please continue to tell other local families about the many wonderful opportunities for success at our school.

Congratulations Mrs Lloyd

Last week Mrs Lloyd celebrated 40 Years of service at a presentation in Hobart with Premier Will Hodgman. Congratulations Janet!

Canteen

As the end of the year approaches our school Canteen will be reducing stock. As a result this Friday will be the last full menu, Friday the 8th will have a limited menu and 15th to be advised. Please follow our facebook page for updates of menu options.

Lee

Books for Life

On Tuesday 21st November all Kindergarten and Foundation students were presented with a quality picture book to take home. This initiative was generously supported by the Evandale Rotary Club.

We are very excited to be able to build a connection with the Rotary Club and it was wonderful to see so many parents make the time to attend. Thank you to David Houghton (President) and Lucy Fyfe for attending and for helping with the presentation. This initiative aligns so closely with our focus on developing independent readers at Perth who share a love of reading.

If any parents have a photo of their child reading their new book that they we would like to share please forward them to the school office. We would love to see students being read to and reading these new beautiful books.

Jenny Clements

Junior Sports Fun Day (K -2)

Schools Triathlon Challenge

Good luck to all students taking part in this week’s Schools Triathlon Challenge at Devonport. We have a team of 39 students taking part in this year's event which is an excellent number considering our total school numbers. A big thank you to Mr Steve Muir for his work around coaching the team over the past few weeks. All team members are set to demonstrate plenty of effort and perseverance as being a triathlete requires a high level of dedication and resilience.

Perth Primary Triathlon team:

Ashtyn, Liana, Kayla, Thomas, Klarissa, Mackenzie, Ella, Abby, Ella, Harry, Caden, Tylah, Brodie, Lachlan, Thomas, Lucy, Gwyneth, Eloise, Hayden, Ryder, Ryan, Tommy, Baxter, Stephanie, Chelsea, Lilliarna, Skylar, Charlize, Taylah, Gizaye, Georgie, Levi, Tobey, Henry, Deegan, James, Riley, Liam and Nicholas.

Mr Johnson

NMPSSA Swimming Carnival

On Friday our swimming team will be competing in the annual NMPSSA Swimming Carnival at Hagley. The team will leave school at 0900 by bus and return at approximately 1430. Good luck to all involved!

Perth Primary Swimming team:

Levi, Max, Gizaye, Stephanie, Isaac, Tommy, Ryan, Zander, Rohan, Zatoria, Eloise, Jenna, Gwyneth, Lucy, Thomas, Tylah, Caden, Taylor, Mackenzie, Jessica, Abby, Tanisha, Annika, Jack, Orion, Jamie, Thomas, Erica, Kayla, Frejah, Ashtyn and Liana. Students selected but unable to take part include: Alex, Jayden, Millie, Harry, Caitlin and Caitlin.

Mr Johsnon

Class Awards

Happy Birthday

Celebrating birthday’s this newsletter are:

Adele, Chase, Brodie, Ruby, Jasmine, Eloise, Evie, Adam, Tommy, Tanisha, Mrs Shephard and Mrs Legro.

Around the school………….

Launching into Learning

2018 Enrolments

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.

2018 Student Assistance Scheme Application (STAS)

STAS is one of the forms of financial assistance available to assist with the cost of school levies. The scheme provides assistance for low-income families towards the cost of levies for students enrolled from kindergarten through to year 12.

Application forms are now available from the school office, Service Tasmania Shops, or online via the DoE website.

For general enquiries or assistance please contact the school office or online at the link below.

For specific enquiries regarding assistance completing the application or application procedures please contact: Financial Assistance Services on 1800 816 057 or via email at stas@education.tas.gov.au.

Uniform Orders for 2018

2018 Uniform Pre-Orders

Perth Primary School Uniform shop is offering Pre-Orders of uniforms for 2018. Please be aware that there is limited stock available this year and pre ordering is highly recommended.

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.

Pre orders are to be submitted to the office by Thursday 30th November 2017.

These orders will be available for pick up from the Uniform Shop on Friday 15th December 2017 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm or on 31st January 2018.

Library News…..

A reminder to children to return their borrowed books to the library please.

Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)

Uniform Shop Hours

Open

Tuesday 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Friday 8:45 am – 9:00 am
Friday 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Uniform price lists are available via the school app.

EFTPOS is available at the school office.

Community News…..

PPS Support Staff

2017 Term Dates

2018 Term Dates

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