29 August 2018
Newsletter Articles
- From the Principal……
- Book Week
- Perth Primary School Attendance Data
- Fiver for a Farmer
- Assembly Class Awards
- Happy Birthday
- Duty of Care Reminder To Parents
- School Association Fundraising Committee
- Term 3 5/6 Winter Sports Roster
- Canteen News…..
- Parent Communication
- Launching into Learning
- Permission Forms
- School Association Fundraising Committee
- Uniform Poll – Expression of Interest
- National Tree Planting Day
- Happy Father’s Day to all our Fathers!
- Kinder Father’s Day BBQ
- Student Cabinet / Parliament Raffle
- Uniform Shop Hours
- Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
- Community News……
- Installing SZapp
- Term Dates
- PPS Support Staff
2019 Kinder Enrolments
From the Principal……
I am excited to announce an exciting new opportunity for Perth Primary School which will be starting soon. VEC Civil and Shaw Contracting forming the VEC Shaw Joint Venture (VSJV) will be working in our area to construct some important parts of the Midlands Hwy bypass and we will be working in partnership with them to choose, grow and plant suitable plants for the roundabouts at the northern and southern entrances to the Perth township. This enterprise offers many ‘real world’ learning opportunities for students in the STEM area and we are very excited about the possibilities for all students. More details once they become available. A Community meeting will be held in the near future. A community meeting will be held in the near future.
School Satisfaction Surveys
Many thanks to family and community members who took the time to complete and return this year’s satisfaction survey to help us understand what it is that we are doing well and where we can improve. Staff and senior students also complete the surveys. We will publish results of the surveys once we receive notification of our results.
Education Act Policies
In line with the new Education Act and DoE guidelines, we have been revising and reviewing our policies in relation to student behaviour and volunteer and visitor behaviour at PPS. These are based on DoE policies but made specific to our school and community. We will share these with you once they are ready for your comments and consideration.
Wellbeing Priority
Wellbeing has been a priority at PPS for a number of years. Along with literacy and numeracy, we have been keen to collect data to measure student progress in wellbeing and to guide our work in this important area. We have used the Resilient Youth Australia Survey previously for this purpose as it provided some useful data about different groups of students and their strengths and concerns as a group.
This year all Connect 6 schools will be involved in trialling a new survey tool. The Department is trialling some different surveys and comparing their results.
The wellbeing of our students is important to us. To get an understanding of how students across Tasmania feel about their own wellbeing, students in Year/s 5 and 6 at Perth Primary School will be taking part in a wellbeing survey.
The survey is one of four surveys being trialed across 29 schools, as part of the Department of Education’s Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy.
The details for the survey in our school are:
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Name of survey: |
South Australian Wellbeing and Engagement Survey |
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When: |
Weeks 9 and 10 of Term 3 |
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Who: |
Grades 5 and 6 students |
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What do I need to do: |
You and your child don’t need to do anything. The survey will be done in class time and will not require your child to prepare in any way. |
A letter with more information has been sent home with all Year 5 and 6 students. A Frequently Asked Questions sheet and a form to sign if you do not want your child to participate in the survey is available at the office. If you would like further information, please contact Lee Craw.
Thank you for supporting us to ensure that all our learners are safe, feel supported and are able to flourish, so they can engage in learning.
Respect
Last year the Department consulted broadly with many members of schools, CFCs and other departments to develop a new Strategic Plan. Part of this process was to reaffirm the department’s core commitment and values. At a school level we also consulted with all staff, many students and invited our parent community to participate and share important thoughts about our values and key purposes.
We will unpack the core values identified in our Strategic Plan during the next few months and share some thoughts about what these core values mean.
RESPECT – this underpins our school culture and is the way we all treat each other in a manner which shows we care, we are all equal and we are at school to learn, play and work. We all follow our expectations and treat all people in a safe and fair manner. Our expectations apply equally to all children, adults, parents and visitors. Respect is the cornerstone to our respectful schools, respectful behaviour culture and helps us to show tolerance, fairness and good manners.
Lee Craw
Principal
Book Week
Perth Primary School Attendance Data
Fiver for a Farmer
Our school community donation of $865.40 was made to Drought Angels.
Assembly Class Awards
Congratulations
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Class |
Student |
Assembly Award for: |
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F-1A |
Danika |
Always offering to help keep our classroom neat and tidy. |
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F-1A |
Liam |
Always working hard in maths, even if he finds it challenging. |
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F-1B |
Indy |
Building reading stamina and completing her work jobs. |
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F-1B |
Maddyson |
Always working hard and being a great learner. |
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1-2A |
Lincoln |
Being focused in learning sessions and developing reading stamina. |
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1-2A |
Ruby |
Extending herself in maths tasks. |
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1-2B |
Clay |
Always demonstrating respectful listening. |
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1-2B |
Beau |
Being a supportive and caring friend to others. |
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2-3A |
Victor |
Excellent problem solving skills during maths challenges. |
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2-3A |
Bodie |
Focused approach to writing tasks and effort to improve handwriting. |
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3-4A |
Harlee |
Being a caring and considerate class member. |
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3-4A |
Levi |
Effort and concentration during pattern and algebra work. |
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4-5A |
Whole class |
Wonderful recount writing and organisation for hosting assembly. |
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5-6A |
Alexia |
Consistent engagement and enthusiasm during maths activities. |
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5-6A |
Ella |
Increased output and enthusiastic approach to writing activities over recent weeks. |
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5-6B |
Patrick |
Formidable application of Mytern strategies. |
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5-6B |
Chloe |
Quiet enthusiasm for all learning. |
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5-6B |
Gwynnie |
Enthusiastic efforts to do extra in all areas. |
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5-6B |
Taylor |
For his love of words. |
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5-6B |
Lachlan |
Determined effort to increase his vocabulary. |
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5-6B |
Thomas |
Enthusiasm for learning and in applying new knowledge. |
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Mathew, Rylen, James, Dulcie, Isabelle, Andrew, Charlotte, Dylan, Bridie, Oleander, Trae, Mason, Zander, Emily, Ruby, Miss Tachtsis and Mrs Adams.
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.
Term 3 5/6 Winter Sports Roster
August 31 – Vs Campbell Town
at Campbell Town
September 7 – To Be Confirmed
September 14 – Country Gold Trial Match (East v
West)
September 20/21 – Country Gold Carnival
Canteen News…..
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)
This week’s healthy treat is Raspberry Muffin.
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
Launching into Learning
Pre-Kinder Sessions
Wednesday’s July 9:00 – 9:45am
Please return Kinder 2019 enrolment forms to the office as soon as
possible.
Permission Forms
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 requesting second copies from the office.
School Association Fundraising Committee
Open Air Cinema
Friday 9th November 2018
Uniform Poll – Expression of Interest
We would like to know your thoughts…..
Would you purchase for your child a Softshell Jacket with PPS logo costing $40? If yes, please complete the poll.
Would you purchase a new softshell jacket with PPS logo at a cost of $40?
Poll is closed
Poll closes Friday 31st August.
National Tree Planting Day
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In recognition of Planet Ark’s National Tree Planting Day we gratefully received and planted an October Glory Maple, generously donated by Bunnings.
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Happy Father’s Day to all our Fathers!
Kinder Father’s Day BBQ
Student Cabinet / Parliament Raffle
Congratulations to our winners:
1st Prize Firewood – Cooper L
2nd Prize Milkshake Maker – Payton A
A total of $105.10 was raised.
Uniform Shop Hours
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Tuesday
8:45am – 9:00am EFTPOS is available at the school
office. |
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).
After School Care – Midlands Kids Club (Northern
Midlands Council)
please contact Kate Lee – 0438 911 303
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Term Dates
Term dates for students in 2018 are:
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Term 3: |
Monday 23rd July - Friday 28th September |
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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 |