20 December 2017
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Key Events
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Thurs 21st Dec |
Final Assembly 10:00am. All welcome! End of Term 4 (students) |
Principal’s Report
Our final newsletter for 2018 is an opportunity to celebrate a wonderful year of learning and to wish all members of the Perth Primary School community the compliments of the season. Christmas is a time for celebrating new beginnings and family ties, regardless of personal beliefs, hence the focus on gratitude and setting resolutions. We take this opportunity to thank all school families for their support and wish everyone a safe and happy summer with family and friends.
At Thursday’s final assembly we will be saying farewell to a number of staff members and to some school families who will be finishing their time at Perth Primary. We wish all leaving members of our school community all the best for a happy and successful future. Parents and family members are warmly welcome to join us for these informal end-of-year events.
The long summer break is a special time to enjoy time with friends and being involved in favourite activities. As many children will have additional time to spend on devices the following advice for parents about Cyber Safety is reprinted for your information.
Cyber Safety Information reprint
Earlier in the year a representative from the Australian Federal Police led an information session for parents and interested family members about cyber safety. We hope that this session was helpful in providing families with tips and tools for helping to keep children safe with their online activities as we know that almost every child in our school community has access to a device of some kind which is connected to the internet. Children are far more ICT savvy than many adults, and this means we need this support to help keep children safe. This knowledge is critical for parents so that sensible and safe boundaries can be set at home to ensure children understand and stick to safe ICT practices. Further information can be found at:
https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/parents-portal
Final Staffing Information
We are pleased to welcome Mr Eeles who will join us in Term 1 during Mr Johnson’s leave. Mr Eeles will teach STEM and PE across the school. Congratulations to Miss Green who has been appointed to East Tamar Primary School, and will be teaching a foundation class next year. Best wishes for your move to your new school.
Choir Performance
On Saturday evening our choir performed at the Perth Community Carols, bringing Christmas cheer and building connections with our local community. Many thanks to Miss Dick who has worked with the choir this year and to Mrs Clements who also accompanied the choir on the evening.
We are also most grateful to the Perth Baptist Church for their ongoing support of our school community. The church supports our school in many ways. Their volunteers work with students in a range of different ways, working in the garden particularly during the weekend and over the summer break. Members of the church also provides financial support for high-value program across the school. Thank you so much for your ongoing support!
Kings Meadows High School Presentation
On Monday it was a pleasure to attend the Presentation Assembly at Kings Meadows High School and to see former Perth Primary students receive awards and acknowledgement for their leadership. Congratulations to the following students who were recognised during the Awards:
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J Lloyd |
M Berry |
R Stevenson |
C Evans |
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S Laverty |
H Coleman |
E Arrieta-Shadbolt |
Congratulations also the following students who were announced in leadership positions for 2018:
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Prefects |
Peer Support Leader |
House Captains |
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E Arrieta-Shadbolt |
S Pedder |
A Richards Allen |
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H Sytsma |
L Norton |
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H Coleman |
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J Grant |
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H Darsaklis |
Farewell and Best Wishes for the future
With this newsletter we farewell many students and families, some of whom have been an important part of the Perth Primary School community for a very long time. Best wishes to the following families who finish their time in our school community and start their journey in another school next year. Best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful future to each and everyone!
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Families Leaving our School Community |
Grade 6 Leavers (with younger siblings) |
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Madeline and family Jayden and family Tarni-May and family Taylor, Campbell and family Poppy and family Jeremy and family Melody and family Jennifer, Teena and family Jamie and family Orion, Rohan and family Orland and family Liana and family Kayla and family Ashlee and family Farewell to following students moving to new primary schools: Poppy Sienna Daniel and Tennille |
Jaide Alexander Zacary Ashtyn Millie Brayden Alex Frejah Erica Miah Thomas Jack Jorja |
Wishing Mrs Legro, Ms Rodgers, Miss Green and Miss Zeeman all the best in your new schools in 2018.
Once again, we wish all PPS community members a safe, happy and healthy summer holiday and look forward to seeing you again in 2018.
Merry Christmas from everyone at Perth Primary School.
Lee
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthday’s over the Christmas break are:
Jenna, Jamie, Riley, Clay, Lachlan, Miah, Jessica, Evie, Maddyson, Trisha, Ignatia, Bodhi, Elliot, Degan, Jamie, Amali, Emma, Koby, Makayla, Laila, Taylor, Casey, Rohan, Melody, Jett, Jaxan, Victor, Mrs Arrieta-Shadbolt, Miss Delphine and Ms Hernandez.
Final Uniform Shop Hours for 2017
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Thursday 21st December
All December pre-orders will be available for collection.
Year 6 Leaver’s of 2017
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Year 6 Awards
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AWARD |
RECIPIENT |
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Literacy Award |
Orion |
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Literacy Award |
Kayla |
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Maths Award |
Jack |
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Maths Award |
Alexander |
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Science Award |
Orland |
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Science Award |
Liana |
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Technology Award |
Ashtyn |
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Technology Award |
Zacary |
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HASS |
Ashlee |
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HASS |
Millie |
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Music Award |
Erica |
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LOTE Award |
Jaide |
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Male Sports Person of the Year |
Jayden |
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Female Sports Person of the Year |
Millie |
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Minister of Education Respectful Student Award |
Thomas |
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Leadership & Citizenship |
Kayla - |
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Strive Award for Learning & Responsibility |
Melody |
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City Mission icare Award community engagement |
Ashlee |
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Aussie Spirit Award |
Ashtyn |
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Perth Primary Strive for Five Award |
Jamie |
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King & Crown Scholarship |
Jayden |
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Reach Upward Scholarship |
Orion |
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RSL Bursary for Outstanding Student |
Jayden |
2018 Key Dates
The school office will be open for Levy Payments on:
Monday 29th January 2018
Tuesday 30th January 2018
Wednesday 31st January 2018
9:00am - 2:00pm
Uniform sales will also be held on:
Wednesday 31st January 2018
9:00am - 2:00pm.
Payments by cash, cheque, or EFTPOS (at the office).
SCHOOL RESUMES FOR STUDENTS ON
WEDNESDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2018
2017 Term Dates
Term 4 Finish: Thursday 21st December (students finish)
Friday 22nd December (staff finish)
2018 Term Dates
Term 1 Start: Monday 5th February (teachers commence); Wednesday 7th February (students commence).
Term 1 Finish: Thursday 12th April (students finish); Friday 13th April (staff finish).
- Easter break: Friday 30th March - 3rd April.
Term 2 Start: Monday 30th April. Term 2 Finish: Friday 6th July
Term 3 Start: Monday 23rd July. Term 3 Finish: Friday 28th September
Term 4 Start: Monday 15th October. Term 4 Finish: Thursday 20th December (students finish); Friday 21st December (staff finish)
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/about-us/term-dates/
Merry Christmas
from the
Students and Staff
of
Perth Primary School
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