26 February 2018

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Quality learning

As we begin week four of the 2018 school year, we continue to be impressed by the quality of learning at Perth Primary. When in classrooms, the first thing noticed is well-structured learning programs and highly engaged students who are focused and challenging themselves.

Another important aspect of our teaching and learning program is MYTERN. This is well embedded into the Perth culture and supports students to take control over their emotions. One important part of MYTERN is using a PET (Personal Emotional Tool) to help us when we are on a rough, red road and feel out of control. PETs assist us in gaining control, while building our resilience and understanding of emotional wellbeing. Teachers are talking with students about different PETs they can access at school and at home. We appreciate your support with the power of this language, when using the language of MYTERN at home. I encourage you to speak with your child’s teacher if you would like any more information around MYTERN.

Leadership

Congratulations to all students who nominated for House Captain and Student Parliament leaders. It was wonderful to witness many year 6 students presenting speeches they had prepared to their peers and younger students, vying for a position. Congratulations to the following students who were elected by their peers as House Captains.

Lyons – Makedde and Brodie     Hirst - Klarissa and Tylah     Bramich – Mackenzie and Harry

Congratulations to our Student Cabinet members who were elected for 2018 - Patrick, Caden, Logan, Makedde, Abby, Annika, Chloe, Evie, and Mackenzie. We look forward to these students leading us in a number of different ways at PPS throughout the year. Students will be joined by representatives from each class who comprise the Student Parliament.

There are numerous other leadership opportunities for students across the school and we encourage students to adopt a leadership mindset and to ‘think' like a leader. Students can be leaders by helping and looking out for others, becoming more aware of their personal strengths and how they can be used to take positive action, by having the courage to try new things and challenge themselves. Being a team player, working with others and sharing positive energy is vital. Congratulations to Bree, Maddyson, Max A, Caden, Patrick, Thomas L, Hayley and Michaela for receiving Principals Awards at our recent assembly for displaying leadership.

School Association News

Many families enjoyed a lovely evening last Thursday for the Welcome Back BBQ. A special thank you to the School Association for providing the barbeque for the evening. This was a wonderful opportunity to visit classrooms and enjoy an informal chat with teachers and other community members.

The School Association are holding a cake stall for the Election Polling booth at the Perth Community Centre this coming weekend, Saturday 3rd March. Students will arrive home this afternoon with a paper plate which if you are able to fill would be most appreciated. Please bring labelled food to the hall on Friday or on Saturday morning from 8am. If any parents are available to assist for an hour on the stall there is a roster at the school office. All money raised will go towards Arts opportunities for students during 2018.

Canteen

The canteen opened for the first time last Thursday with a new look menu available. It was great to see so many students ordering and remembering to recycle many of the packaged items. Our planned menu ensures we can maintain our Silver accreditation for Tasmanian School Canteens. A new online system of ordering is available and simple to use. Please download the App Qkr - create a logon, connect to Perth Primary School and place a lunch order. Information is provided further in the newsletter.

Jan Maher will be managing the canteen this year in addition to her Teacher Assistant role. Thank you to Jan, Juanita and Linda for all their work in ensuring our students have a quality canteen. Many hands make light work…. If you are available to work at all to support Jan in the canteen please leave your name at the school office. All dates are listed for the term and any support is much appreciated.

Clean Up Australia Day

All PPS students will be participating in Clean Up Australia day on Thursday 1st March from 1:30pm. We are delighted that some of our community members will also be joining us. There will be some volunteers from Eskleigh, Perth Lions Club members and possibly Day Care as part of our clean up. Parents are welcome to join us but please ensure you sign in before leaving the school.

Building Blocks/LiL Sessions

Our first Building Blocks session will begin next Wednesday 7th March. We welcome new and returning parents and children from birth - 4 years of age. Building Blocks are Wednesdays from 9:00 -11:00am with Friday sessions from 1:45-2:30pm. All sessions are free of charge. Friday next week will be Books & Babes in the Library. We look forward to seeing many children and their parents attending these sessions. If you require any further information please feel free to contact Kate Adams.

Nominations Open for School Association

A reminder that we are now seeking nominations for the Perth Primary School Association Committee for a two year term. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for participation and involvement in the life of Perth Primary School. We have three parent and two community member vacancies. Nominations close on 3:00pm Friday 2nd March with forms available at the office or via the link below. School Association Committee members meet once a term and we welcome all members of the school community to the Association. Our first meeting for the year will be on March 14th at 7:00pm at PPS. This will be the Annual General Meeting, followed by our first general meeting for 2018.

Farewell

At the end of last week we farewelled two families, Henry and Levi and Deegan as they move out of the Perth Community. All the best to you and your families as you settle into your new schools.

A reminder to parents of some key dates:

Tomorrow, Wednesday 28th Launceston Cup Day Public Holiday (no school)

Friday 2nd March is school photo day

Monday 5th March the 3-6 Athletics Carnival to be held at the Perth Community Oval (Football Grounds) commencing at 9:30am. We welcome parent/carers to join us in supporting student participation.

Jenny Clements
Acting Principal

Happy Birthday

Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:

Evelyn, Baxter, Caitlin, Tilly, Raiph, Mrs Van Est and Mrs Clements.

F-1A

1-2 B Art

Canteen

Launching into Learning

School Association AGM Nominations Required

Under the constitution of the Perth Primary School Association, nominations are open for up to three parent members and two community members on the committee. Nominations are due by 3:00 pm Friday 2nd March, 2018.

In the line with the Perth Primary School Association Constitution (10.2a) office bearers of the Association will be elected by the Committee members from amongst the Committee members at the first meeting after the election.

Committee meetings will be held at least once each term at a date and time to be decided. Meetings will last for approximately 90 minutes.

In line with the Department of Education guidelines for School Associations, parent vacancies on the committee must be conducted by a ballot of parents. If more than three nominations are received a formal ballot will be undertaken through the school office from Wednesday 7th March to Friday 9th March.

2018 Classes Names

Uniform Shop

Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)

PPS Support Staff

Community News

Term Dates

Term dates for students in 2018 are:

Professional Learning Days: - students not at school

Monday 5th February
Tuesday 6th February
Friday 13th April
Monday 23rd July
Friday 2nd November

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