Term 4, Week 6 - 21 November 2018
Newsletter Articles
- Calendar of Key Events
- From the Principal………
- Perth Primary School Attendance Data
- Grade 3-5 Swimming and Water Safety Program
- 1/2 Water Orientation Program
- Country Gold Cricket
- 2019 Bus Changes
- School Association Meeting
- Assembly Class Awards
- Happy Birthday
- MILKSHAKES
- Library
- School Banking
- Duty of Care Reminder To Parents
- Canteen News…..
- Parent Communication
- Launching into Learning
- 2019 Student Assistance Scheme Application (STAS)
- Uniform Orders for 2019
- Uniform Shop Hours
- Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
- Community News……
- Term Dates
- PPS Support Staff
- Installing SZapp
Calendar of Key Events
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Date |
Event |
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Friday 23rd Nov |
NM Swimming Carnival – Hagley Esk Band Rehearsal / Concert |
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Sunday 25th Nov |
Drama Group Performance – Princess Theatre |
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Monday 26th Nov |
Music Performance – Orbost Secondary College Senior Band School Association Meeting 6.30pm |
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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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Tuesday 27th Nov |
Volunteers Morning Tea 10.45am |
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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 |
Schools Triathlon Challenge |
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Wednesday 5th Dec |
Final School Banking |
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Wednesday 12th Dec |
Grade 6 Leavers Assembly 1pm |
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Thursday 13th Dec |
Final Canteen Grade 6 Leavers Dinner |
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Friday 14th Dec |
2019 Class Transition Year 6 Transition Day |
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Saturday 15th Dec |
Carols at Perth Baptist Church - Choir |
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Monday 17th Dec |
EOY Fun Day at LAC FDN - 6 |
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Thursday 20th Dec |
Final Day Students |
Stop Work Action
Tuesday 27th November
School commences at 11.00am
(classrooms open from 10.30am)
Please note:
There will NOT be a bus service in the morning to drop students to school.
Before School Care will be closed on this day.
Volunteers’ Morning Tea will commence at 10:45am.
From the Principal………
Industrial Action
The current industrial action has challenged us all in many ways. Schools are places of tolerance, respect and inclusion and are not the place for political views to be aired or discussed openly. Thank you to parents and members of our school community for your support and understanding at this time. Public sector unions have called a stop work meeting and the Minister has decided that our school will be closed on Tuesday 27th November until 10.30am. Please see the attached letter for further details.
Fundraising Committee - Congratulations
Huge congratulations must go to Jacqui Dalton and her team of dedicated helpers for the huge success of the Open Air Cinema Night last week. This was the first time this fundraising venture had been tried at our school… and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Although the weather was not kind, everyone in attendance had a wonderful time. The movie was fabulous, the popcorn smell drifted through the hall and everyone had a great time. Congratulations again on your efforts to raise a total of $1600. This money will go towards the promotion of Arts programs for students at PPS in 2019. Programs such as Dance Baby Dance, ESK Band and the current Drama group with Gerard Lane are examples of this. More details about the 2019 provision will be available soon.
Student Excellence at PPS
Congratulations to Caitlin who will be travelling to Victoria to represent Tasmania in the Australian All Schools Athletics Championship on Saturday 24th November. Caitlin will compete in discus. We are very proud of her efforts and we know that she will do her very best to represent both her State and school at the highest level. What a great achievement!
Another excellent achievement was celebrated by Zaria and her family last week when they attended the Award Presentations for NAPLAN 2018. Minister Rockliff presented Zaria with her award for being Top in School in this year’s NAPLAN assessments. Congratulations Zaria on your outstanding achievement.
Also acknowledged at the NAPLAN Award presentations, were grade 7 and former Perth Primary students, Jack and Orion, who were both awarded with Top 1% Awards. Congratulations to both Jack and Orion for their outstanding results.
Schools Triathlon Challenge
Several years ago we introduced the Schools Triathlon Challenge as an opportunity for students to trial something new and another chance to build their fitness and wellbeing. This year we have a team who have trained diligently with Mr Muir and Mrs Clements so that they are now prepared and ready to tackle the rigorous course at Devonport Bluff. Best wishes to everyone involved for a great day at the beach! Thank you to parents for their support and to Mrs Clements and Mr Muir for their time to train the team.
Drama Performance
On Sunday evening a very excited group of students will step onto the stage for their debut performance in the Princess Theatre before an appreciative audience of proud parents and others. Students have been working with Gerard Lane and other crew to refine their stage skills. They have learnt lines and really shown a growth mindset. We wish them well for an amazing experience. Perhaps a star will be born? Many thanks to Mrs Colson for her hard work to prepare the group for this exciting opportunity.
Reporting to Parents Focus Group
On Monday next week Dr Hillary Hollingsworth, researcher from Australian Council for Educational Research, will visit our school to meet with parents, students and teachers to talk about assessment and reporting. She will meet with a numbers of focus groups to talk about alternatives to the traditional school report and how changes to reporting might be useful. If you would like to participate in the parent focus group please contact the office.
Volunteers’ Morning Tea
Volunteers are very important to us and definitely help us in so many ways. Volunteers assist us to focus on student learning outcomes and help students to do their very best learning. We want to show our appreciation for the many ways that you assist by honouring you at a special morning tea . . . and we’ve sent out invitations. Sometimes though, things go astray. Invitations get lost in the mail or squashed in the bottom of school bags. Sometimes a child is away or the invitation is lost from the ‘special’ keeping place. All volunteers are warmly invited to join us for this special ‘THANK YOU’ morning tea. We want you to know just how special you are and how much of a difference you make to our school.
Lee Craw
Principal
Perth Primary School Attendance Data
Swimming Carnivals
Congratulations to all our students who participated in last week’s swimming carnival. It was amazing to see the high level of participation and incredible effort and perseverance demonstrated by all involved. Thank you to all the family members who volunteered some of their spectating time throughout the day to assist with the backstroke events, it was much appreciated.
The final results of the day were:
- Bramich 1st on 1635 points
- Hirst 2nd on 1520 points
- Lyons 3rd on 1480 points
Congratulations to the following students on being selected for this Friday’s NMPSSA Swimming Carnival to be held at the Hagley Farm School Pool. We wish you the best of luck in all your efforts.
Archer, Charlie, Emma, Zaria, Riley, Levi, Liam, James, Tobey, Christian, Ivy, Zoe, Stephanie, Gizaye, Caitlin, Joe, Tommy, Zander, Ryan, Zatoria, Eloise, Jenna, Gwynni, Casey, Lucy, Oleander, Tylah, Harry, Brodie, Seth, Caden, Mackenzie, Abby, Bridie, Klarissa, Evie, Jessica and Mika.
Grade 3-5 Swimming and Water Safety Program
As Tasmania is an island state surrounded by coast line, as well as inland waters and other aquatic environments, swimming and water safety are necessary life skills that add to our health, fitness and wellbeing. Activities such as fishing, boating, water play, swimming, surfing, diving etc. require swimming and water safety skills.
In acknowledgement of the importance that water safety and swimming capabilities play throughout our lives, the Department of Education mandates that all students learn to be safe and competent in water environments, as a component of the primary curriculum. Every effort is made to ensure that each child is made to feel safe and relaxed during this program.
The Department of Education Swimming and Water Safety Program consists of 10 lessons over two weeks for each year group in years 3, 4 and 5.
The dates for our school program are: Monday 26 November – Friday 7 December
The first eight days will be completed at the Glen Dhu Pool and the final two days are at the Launceston Aquatic Centre.
Each class will have lessons according to the following timetable:
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Group |
Times |
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4/5A and grade 3s from 2/3A |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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3/4A and grade 5s from 5/6A & 5/6B |
12.15pm – 1.15pm |
Your child will need to bring along the following items every day throughout their program
- Swimming gear – including bathers and swimming cap
- Students are to use their swimming carnival cap
- Towel and plastic/swimming bag to put wet clothes in
- Any medication (e.g. asthma medication) that may be needed at the poolside.
1/2 Water Orientation Program
Between Monday 26 November and Monday 3 December Grade 1 and 2 students will participate in our Water Orientation and Swimming Program at the Glen Dhu Swimming Pool (outdoor pool).
This year we have split into two separate groups due to the very high number of students in Grade 1 and 2. This is necessary for safety and allows a lower adult-to-student ratio in each teaching group which benefits all students involved. Each group will have three sessions at the pool. Group A will consist of students from Mrs Lloyd’s, Mrs Clayton/Wyatte’s and the majority of Mrs Atkins’ classes. Group B will consist of Mrs Wilmshurst/Perkins’, Miss Bolch’s and six students from Mrs Atkins’ class (students to be confirmed).
Each class will have lessons according to the following timetable:
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Group |
Times |
Dates |
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Group A |
1.15pm – 2.15pm* |
26 November to 28 November (3 days) |
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Group B |
1.15pm – 2.15pm* |
29 November to 3 December (3 days) |
*Please note that actual swimming times are from approximately 1.30pm-2pm.
Children will work in small groups with the emphasis on safety, having fun in the water and helping children to become adjusted to a variety of water experiences.
Children will need their bathers and towel as well as a plastic bag (or swimming bag) for wet gear. The wearing of swimming caps is compulsory at Glen Dhu Pool. Swimming caps will be provided free of charge to all students on the first day of the program.
Children will travel to and from the Glen Dhu Pool by bus, supervised by class teachers.
We have been fortunate to secure a qualified Austswim instructor to support the program. They will be teaching small groups along with Mr Johnson, Mr Eeles and class teachers.
Parents are most welcome to come along and watch, but due to Department of Education guidelines, parents are not able to enter change rooms at any time. The disabled toilet will be available if required.
If you have any questions please contact Mr Johnson at school.
Country Gold Cricket
Congratulations to Brodie and Hayden on being selected in this year’s NMPSSA East Cricket team to compete at the Country Gold Cricket Carnival. Both boys have demonstrated a high level of skill and sportsmanship within the cricket context. Everyone at Perth Primary wish you both the best of luck at the carnival.
2019 Bus Changes
School Association Meeting
The next meeting of the School Association will be held next Monday, 26th November commencing at 6.30pm. Please feel welcome to come along.
Assembly Class Awards
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Class |
Student |
Assembly Award for: |
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F-1A |
Whole Class |
For their enthusiastic approach and fantastic effort with our Wombat Stew work. |
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1-2A |
Clay |
Always being respectful and showing whole body listening. |
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1-2B |
Evan |
A big improvement in sharing his messages with others. |
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1-2B |
Reuben |
Making a noticeable effort to improve his listening skills, concentration and work output. |
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5-6A |
Seth |
For his positive mindset and creative thinking in Mrs Adams’s writing group. |
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5-6A |
WIll |
For his positive mindset and creative thinking in Mrs Adams’s writing group. |
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5-6B |
Casey |
Geographical Enthusiasm! |
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5-6B |
Makedde |
Expertly juggling a number of extra duties. |
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Isabelle, Alexia, Sebastian, Danika, Addison, Sommah, Adele, Harlee, Emerson, Chase and Mrs Shephard.
MILKSHAKES
Milkshakes are on a Monday
Chocolate/Strawberry/Caramel
$1.50
Library
School Banking
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Final School Banking day is Wednesday 5th December. |
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.
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
Launching into Learning
2019 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 for new enrolments from the school office, Service Tasmania Shops, or online via the DoE website:
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/
For general enquiries or assistance please contact the school office or online at:
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/parent-fact-sheets/fees-levies/
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 2019
2019 Uniform Pre-Orders
Perth Primary School Uniform shop is offering Pre-Orders of uniforms for 2019.
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.
https://perthps.schoolzineplus.com/form/4
Please have your orders completed by Thursday 29th November 2018.
These orders will be available for pick up from the Uniform Shop on Friday 14th December 2018 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm and on Levy Payment Days at the end of January 2019 (dates to be advised).
There is a Facebook page moderated by parents which sell second hand uniforms. This can be found on Facebook at : Perth Primary School (Tas) buy and sell uniforms.
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……
Student Bus Fares 2019
A student can access the child student fare between the ages of 4 and 16 years without proof of concession eligibility.
From the age of 16 until the end of the year in which they turn 18, students can
- access the child student fare as long as they are still studying full-time (600+ hours per year), and
- are enrolled in an education facility recognised by the Department of Education.
These students may be asked to present student identification to access the child student fare.
In some circumstances, students may be eligible to travel for free between home and school during the school year.
In 2019, the standard child student fare is $1.80. (Please note this fare is subject to change in the future).
A minimum discount of 20% on the child student fare is available if travelling on a bus service which uses electronic ticketing, or by purchasing a 10-ride ticket.
For information on ticketing, contact your bus service operator.
Rotary Club Christmas in the Park
Sunday 9th December
1pm
Santa, games and heaps of fun!
Perth Community Carols Service
Perth Baptist Church
Saturday 15th December 2018
7:30pm
GET READY FOR THE SUMMER
LEARN TO SWIM IT'S GREAT
Water Safety and Fun
4 Day Intensive Learn to Swim Program October School Holidays
Tuesday 29th Jan - Friday 1st Feb
Booking required by 14th December 2018
Indoors, warm, qualified AUSTSWIM instructors
Classes to suit all levels, from beginner
to stroke correction for children from 4 years of age.
For more information please call Launceston Swim School on 63433565
email: swim@launcestonswimschool.com.au
KEEPING ACTIVE WHILE LEARNING A LIFE SKILL
Term Dates
2018
Term 4 Start: Monday 15 October. Term 4 Finish: Thursday 20 December (students finish); Friday 21 December (teachers finish)
2019
Term 1 Start: Monday 4 February (teachers commence); Wednesday 6 February (students commence). Term 1 Finish: Friday 12 April
Easter break: 19 April – 23 April
Term 2 Start: Monday 29 April. Term 2 Finish: Friday 5 July
Term 3 Start: Monday 22 July. Term 3 Finish: Friday 27 September
Term 4 Start: Monday 14 October. Term 4 Finish: Thursday 19 December (students finish); Friday 20 December (teachers finish)
2019
Student Free Days
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Professional Learning Day 1 |
5th February 2019 |
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Moderation Day |
12th April 2019 |
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Professional Learning Day 2 |
22nd July 2019 |
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Professional Learning Day 3 |
1st November 2019 |
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 |
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