26 September 2018
Newsletter Articles
- Calendar of Key Events
- From the Principal………
- Perth Primary School Attendance Data
- AFLW Country Gold
- A message from the School Nurse
- Operation Christmas Child
- Assembly Class Awards
- Happy Birthday
- MILOS
- SCHOOL HATS
- School Banking
- Duty of Care Reminder To Parents
- 2019 Planning
- Canteen News…..
- Parent Communication
- Permission Forms
- Launching into Learning
- School Association Fundraising Committee
- Tissues
- Uniform Shop Hours
- Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
- Community News……
- Term Dates
- PPS Support Staff
Calendar of Key Events
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Date |
Event |
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Thursday 27th Sept |
3/4A, 4/5A, 5/6A and 5/6B Excursion Expo Parent Invitation 1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Friday 28th Sept |
Sports Colours Day End of Term 3 |
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Monday 15th Oct |
Commencement of Term 4 |
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Friday 19th Oct |
Books n Babes 1:45pm |
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Saturday 20th Oct |
Longford Show Day |
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Friday 26th Oct |
Infant Fun Day @ Perth Busy Bees 1:45 pm |
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Monday 29th Oct |
School Association Fundraising Committee Saveloy Lunch Day |
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Friday 2nd Nov |
Professional Learning Day 3 – Student Free Day |
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Monday 5th Nov |
Recreation Day – Public Holiday |
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Friday 9th Nov |
LiL Music 1:45 pm School Association Fundraising Committee Outdoor Movie Night (5 – 8 pm) |
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Tuesday 13th Nov |
Fdn -2 Excursion to Peter Pan 11:00 – 12:15pm |
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Wednesday 14th Nov |
PPS Swimming Carnival |
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Friday 23rd Nov |
NM Swimming Carnival |
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Wednesday 14th Nov |
Kinder 2019 Parent Information Session at Kinder |
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Monday 26th Nov – Friday 30th Nov |
Water Orientation Program Years 1 & 2 |
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Monday 26th Nov – Friday 7th Dec |
SWSP Grades 3 – 5 8 days at Glen Dhu Pool, 2 days at LAC |
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Wednesday 28th Nov |
LiL End of Year Celebration 9 -11 at the Bike Centre Year 6 Transition Day |
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Thursday 29th Nov |
School Triathlon |
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Wednesday 12th Dec |
Grade 6 Leavers Assembly 1pm |
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Thursday 13th Dec |
Grade 6 Leavers Dinner |
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Friday 14th Dec |
2019 Class Transition |
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Monday 17th Dec |
EOY Fun Day at LAC FDN - 6 |
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Thursday 20th Dec |
Final Day Students |
2019 Kinder Erolments, filling fast!
A reminder to parents to return forms as soon as possible to confirm enrolment and for class placements to begin.
From the Principal………
Infant Fun Day
This year Perth Primary will be hosting the annual Infant Fun Day on Friday 26th October. This is a large event involving 277 students from Prep to year 2 including students from Longford, Evandale, Cressy and Campbell Town. Students will be participating in a fun filled day involving a wide variety of sports based and sensory based activities. As hosts, the School Association will be providing a sausage sizzle option for lunch. In order to cater for such large numbers volunteers will be needed. If you are able to support with the sausage sizzle (between 11 -1.00 approx) on Friday 26th October please leave your name at the school office. This is a very special day for our Early Childhood students.
Inside Out For Kids
At Tuesday’s Assembly the Student Cabinet presented Teenette Van Dyke, the Co-ordinator of the City Mission’s Inside Out For Kids program with a generous donation from the proceeds from their recent raffle. We are very fortunate to have this program at Perth and highly value the support provided through the City Mission. During Term 4 some of our younger classes will be involved in an Emotional Literacy Program which ties in closely with our whole school MYTERN approaches. This program will also be led by qualified staff from the City Mission.
Sports Colours Day
Student Cabinet and Parliament members have planned a Sports Colours Day for the last day of term. Students are invited to wear the colours of their favourite sporting team for a gold coin donation.
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Inquiry Expo 3-6
A few weeks ago students from 3-4A, 4-5A, 5-6A and 5-6B took part in a full day excursion, visiting the Beaconsfield Gold Mine and Seahorse World. Following an inquiry based approach and many hours of work, students will be sharing their excursion learning through an Expo on Thursday 26th September from 1.30 – 2.30 pm in the School Hall. Parents and other family members are warmly invited to attend the Expo to see some of the quality student learning that has resulted. The hall will also be open between 3.00-3.30pm Thursday and 8.30 -9.00am for anyone who is unable to make the Thursday afternoon timeslot.
First Aid Schools Program
This week we welcomed Mr Joe Ratcliffe from St Johns Ambulance service to our school. All students in Foundation – Year 6 participated in the First Aid Schools Program. Student have gained awareness in the importance of first aid and what to do in an event of an emergency.
Country Gold
Congratulations to all our year 5/6 students who participated in last week’s Country Gold Carnival. It was reported that our students represented themselves and PPS proudly; congratulations to all involved. Perth was very well represented with the numbers of students who gained selection this year. Congratulations to Klarissa who represented PPS in the first ever girls football carnival and to the Lucy, Gwyneth, Tylah and Harry who were all named in the ‘All Stars’ Team.
NAPLAN results
Many parents of year 3 and 5 students have collected their child’s NAPLAN results. If you haven’t had the opportunity to do so yet please remember to call into the office to collect your child’s copy at your earliest convenience.
Operation Christmas Child
We are pleased to be supporting Operation Christmas Child again this year. This fundraiser has had overwhelming response from our community in the past few years and is an important partnership with our local church. If your family is able to fill a shoebox which will be sent to a child overseas would you please collect the relevant information and a box from the office. Could we ask that filled boxes are returned to the Office by Wednesday 24th October.
https://www.samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
Volunteers
A very special thank you to our Perth Primary community volunteers who support children’s learning across the school. Your commitment every week is highly valued by us all, thank you. Parent volunteers are always welcome and appreciated in our school. We encourage any parents that would like to be involved to talk with their child’s classrooms teacher to help.
Parent Reminder
A reminder to parents to ensure toys are kept at home. Toys can be a distraction to student learning and teachers are unable to take responsibility for their safe return home. The school is well resourced for all student activities.
Next term will be a very busy term and there will be lots of information to follow around a number of water based experiences. This will include Swim and Water Safety programs for years 3,4, and 5 students, our school Swimming Carnival for years 3-6 students, the Northern Midlands Swimming carnival, year 1 and 2 Water Orientation and the Triathlon for year 3-6 students.
A State-wide teacher Professional Learning day has been designated for Friday 2nd November. All Tasmanian teachers will be working on this day plan to support improved student outcomes.
I would like to wish all students and their families a very happy holiday break. May the next two weeks be a time to refresh and unwind ready for a busy final term for this year. A reminder that hats need to be worn during Term 4 by all students. Let’s hope we see lots of sunshine over this time and we look forward to welcoming students when Term 4 resumes on Monday 15th October.
Jenny Clements
Acting Principal
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NAPLAN RESULTS READY FOR COLLECTION Parents of children in Year 3 or 5 can now collect their child’s NAPLAN results at the office. |
Perth Primary School Attendance Data
AFLW Country Gold
On September 7th the NMPSSA fielded a team of local girls in the first ever women’s AFL Country Gold tournament. Competition was high and PPS’s representative Klarissa was a skilled member of the team. The Northern Midlands Team fought hard in the grand final against a strong LSSSA side. LSSSA pushed out to an early lead with Northern Midlands closing the gap in the final quarter. The final scores were:
LSSSA 8.1 49 def. Northern Midlands 5.2 32
A big congratulations to Klarissa and her Northern Midlands team mates on finishing runners up in the inaugural AFLW Country Gold Competition!
Mr Eales
PE Teacher
2018 Country Gold
Congratulations to our student representatives for Country Gold. All students proudly showed true sportsmanship. Well done!
A message from the School Nurse
Operation Christmas Child
Assembly Class Awards
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Class |
Student |
Assembly Award for: |
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F-1A |
Archie |
Always trying his best in all aspects of schooling. |
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F-1A |
Liam |
Always staying on task and giving it his best, even when it is challenging. |
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F-1B |
Erin |
Always doing her best to Strive for Five. |
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F-1B |
Indie |
Persisting with learning tasks. |
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F-1B |
Zander |
Making good choices and doing his best to listen well. |
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1-2A |
Ila |
Demonstrating resilience when faced with challenges. |
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1-2B |
Lachlan |
Demonstrating resilience when faced with challenges. |
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1-2B |
Indy |
Always being organised and ready to learn. |
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2-3A |
Harry |
Consistently being polite and using his manners. |
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2-3A |
Madison |
Showing a growth mindset during our focussed writing groups. |
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3-4A |
Mathew |
Increased focus and perseverance in all learning tasks. |
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3-4A |
Meleyah |
Demonstrating improved effort and perseverance during her Passion Project and excursion follow up. |
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4-5A |
Nick |
Improved effort and concentration during learning tasks. |
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5-6A |
Zander |
Focused learning during writing and inquiry and organising his belongings. |
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5-6A |
Ivy |
Being increasingly focused and resilient when things are challenging. |
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5-6B |
Makayla |
Activating her Mytern strategies and following instructions in a timely manner. |
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Principal |
Harry |
For a positive and consistent focus on his Excursion Expo work and display. |
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Principal |
Ella W |
For a positive and consistent focus on her Excursion Expo work and display. |
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Zander, Gwyneth, Adeline, Braxton, Riley, Archer, Phoebe, Bodie, Tarnia, Carson, Nic, Lucy, Ebony, Scarlet, Lachlan, Ella, Zack, Kaleb, George, Phoenix, Ila, Jake, Ellah-June, Evan, Reuben, Mrs Colson, Mr Dodd and Mrs Eldershaw.
MILOS
A very special thank you to all of our parent helpers with Milos over Term 2 and Term 3.
Milkshakes will return in Term 4 on Monday 22nd October
Chocolate/Strawberry/Caramel
$1.50
Milkshakes will return in Term 4 on Monday 22nd October
Chocolate/Strawberry/Caramel
$1.50
SCHOOL HATS
A reminder students will be required to wear school hats in Term 4 as per our School Uniform Policy.
Hats are available at the office at a cost of $5.
School Banking
Duty of Care Reminder To Parents
School Times: 8:50am - 2:50pm
Supervision commences at 8:30am and ends shortly after 2:50pm. Therefore, students should not arrive at school prior to the commencement of supervision nor remain on school premises after supervision ceases. Before School Care is provided for students needing to be dropped to school before 8:30am and operates from 7:45am in the Library. Bookings are to be made via our online booking system (Qkr) or via the school office.
2019 Planning
Although 2019 seems to be many months away we have started some preliminary planning for next year. Kindergarten enrolments and enrolments for other grades are now being accepted. We would also appreciate hearing from families whose enrolment status will change for 2019. Please let us know if you are not intending to be with us in 2019, or if you know of a family who is intending to enrol so that our information is as accurate as is possible.
Canteen News…..
This week’s treat is Chocolate Chip Cookies.
A message to families of a few things that will make your child/ren’s canteen experience even better:
- QKR orders close at 8:50am Thursday mornings
- We ask parents, where possible, to supply the correct change to prevent money being thrown in the bin as money is taped to lunch bags and it is children’s responsibility to take off the lunch bag
- When ordering frozen fruit sticks or frozen yoghurt please ensure the voucher is taken off your paper bag before putting that in the bin. Please note only 1 frozen item to be ordered purchased per child.
- Please put your order in the blue basket in your classroom before daily P.E.
- Please make sure you write what you want on the order form, your name and your class.
Order online with Qkr (our preferred payment method)
Volunteers wanted, please contact the office if you can help for a few hours on Thursday
Parent Communication
School App: Schoolzine
School Ordering Online: Qkr App
(Canteen, Uniforms, Before School Care)
School Facebook: Perth Primary School, Tasmania
Permission Forms
Parents are asked to return the following outstanding permission forms to the office as soon as possible for students to attend upcoming activities.
Consent Forms for multiple Aquatic Activities – Grades 1 & 2
Consent Form for Multiple Aquatic Activities/ Major Excursion Consent and Medical Information Form – Grade 3, 4, 5 & 6.
A reminder as part of our ‘war on waste’ we will now be charging .20c per page for additional photocopying of any notices/ permission forms already sent home. Currently there a large amount of students/parents requesting second copies from the office.
Launching into Learning
School Association Fundraising Committee
Presents
Open Air Cinema
Friday 9th November 2018
On the 9th November the School Association Fundraising Committee will be holding our very first ‘Open Air Cinema Night’. We are looking for sponsors who would like to advertise on the big screen on the night. If you know of a business or anyone interested please contact Jacqui Dalton on 0400 086 857 or email jacquelinedalton97@yahoo.com.
The movie will be announced very soon, watch this space!
Tissues
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A friendly reminder that with the change in the season children are requiring a significant amount of tissues at school. Parents/carers are asked to support their child/ren by providing tissues for their use. Many thanks for your co-operation. |
Uniform Shop Hours
Tuesday 8:45am – 9:00am
Friday 8:45am – 9:00am
EFTPOS is available at the school office.
Orders can be placed via Qkr (online ordering).
Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
Vacancies available for
Early Birds and After School Care
Early Birds 7:45am - 8:30am Monday – Friday
please contact the school office 6398 2302 ($3 per child)
Please Note: Payments and bookings can be made via cash or the Qkr app
(our preferred payment method).
Please Note: Parents are required to personally drop off children to BSC.
After School Care – Midlands Kids Club (Northern Midlands Council)
please contact Kate Lee – 0438 911 303
Community News……
Term Dates
Term dates for students in 2018 are:
Term 3: Monday 23rd July - Friday 28th September
Term 4: Monday 15th October - Thursday 20th December
Professional Learning Day: - students not at school
Friday 2nd November
PPS Support Staff
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Lindy Bailey |
School Chaplain |
Monday / Thursday |
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Allison Maloney |
School Psychologist |
Wednesday |
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Fran Horan |
Social Worker |
Tuesday (Even weeks) |
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Juanita Du Vergier |
School Nurse |
Thursday |
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Kristina Tachtsis |
Speech Pathologist |
Friday |