Term 4 Week 8 - 5 December 2018
Newsletter Articles
- Calendar of Key Events
- Perth Primary School Attendance Data
- NMPSSA Swimming Carnival
- Grade 3-5 Swimming and Water Safety Program
- Tasmania Science Talent Search
- Schools Triathlon Challenge
- Christmas Food Giving Tree
- Country Gold Cricket Carnival
- Happy Birthday
- Canteen News…..
- Move Well Eat Well Survey
- Parent Communication
- 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
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Grade 6 End of Year Assembly |
Calendar of Key Events
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Event |
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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 5th Dec |
Final School Banking |
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Tuesday 11th Dec |
2019 Prep Information Session for parents 9:00am |
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Wednesday 12th Dec |
2019 Prep Transition Parent Meeting 9:00am Grade 6 Leavers Assembly 1:00pm in the Hall |
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Thursday 13th Dec |
Final Canteen Grade 6 Leavers Dinner |
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Friday 14th Dec |
2019 Class Transition 11:30am Year 6 Transition Day |
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Saturday 15th Dec |
Carols at Perth Baptist Church – Choir 7:30pm |
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Monday 17th Dec |
Perth Primary School End of Year Celebration Day at Launceston Aquatic Centre 10:00am – 1:30pm FDN - 6 |
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Wednesday 19th Dec |
Prep Nativity Play Hall 10:00am Parents welcome! |
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Thursday 20th Dec |
Final Day Students |
Last week we welcomed Dr Hilary Hollingsworth to our school to talk with three different focus groups about the way we report to parents on student learning. Hilary is a researcher at the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) and is reporting about possible changes to the current format of reports. Thank you to parents who were able to meet with Hilary at short notice to share ideas about what works well in terms of providing useful information about your child’s learning and progress at school, and what needs to be changed and improved. Hilary’s report will help to inform the changes to the next format of school reports. Her report will be published next year.
Science Talent Search Award
Last weekend Ms Dick and a group of students attended the presentation ceremony of the TSTS to receive their category awards as well as a special award recognising the significant contribution PPS has made to investigations in science. Teachers and students at our school have shown dedication and deep interest in broad areas of science by entering many categories of TSTS over many years. The award recognises this dedication and commitment. Congratulations Ms Dick for your commitment and inspiration to young scientists of the future! Please admire our special trophy on display in the main foyer!
SWSP and Grade 1 / 2 Water Orientation
Last week and this week students from grades 1 – 5, and some grade 6 students have been involved in our annual swimming and water safety program and/or water orientation program. This is an exciting opportunity for students with excellent timing of the program this year, leading into the summer months. This means students gain the maximum benefit of the 10 days swimming instruction, before the warmer summer weather begins in earnest. The timing of the SWSP varies each year for every school, so that all schools take a turn at the most and least favourable times and no school is advantaged. This year has been good for us. The planning involved in moving almost 200 students to and from the pool each day is enormous. Thank you to everyone who has been involved in additional duties, swaps, changes to normal timetables and covering classes to ensure the swim program can proceed. The smiles on children’s faces is enough to let us know that the extra efforts are worthwhile!
Cyberspace and Ethical Responsibility
Recently we have been hearing much about cyber bullying and the dangers of this social peril and its effects on the emotional health of young people. Using social media and free speech comes with a range of responsibilities. At Perth Primary School we publish our values clearly and offer to share and talk with all parents and anyone who has matters of concern or questions they want to ask. Please come to discuss your queries or concerns with us rather than publishing your ideas and opinions with people who have no answers and no control over what happens in schools. Our values of respect, courage, aspiration and creativity guide our actions at school and in all interactions at all times. We are proud of what we do, write, say and how we work hard to make a difference. These values mean we have no right of reply to those who write untrue, one-sided and liablous information about our school on social media sites.
School Association AGM
Last week the School Association met for the final meeting of 2018. The date was set for the AGM in March 2019 which will include the election of several new members of the association. Three general member positions will be elected in the March elections to replace parent representatives who are standing down after their service has ended. We are most thankful to Tiarnee Miller, Kate Spencer and Felicity Cooper who have been generous with their time and made a significant contribution to our school. Thank you for your expertise and ideas to assist with making Perth Primary School the best possible for everyone.
Respectful Student Behaviour Policy
In line with the new Education Act, the School Association ratified the Respectful Student Behaviour Policy at last week’s meeting. The policy outlines our Strive for Five as expectations, and the sanctions available for unacceptable behaviours.
Our School Values are:
- Courage – Accepting challenges persevering and embracing opportunities
- Aspiration – Belief that we can achieve growth and excellence
- Creativity – Inquiring and finding innovative and effective ways to achieve goals
- Respect – respecting ourselves, others, our past and our environment
They are expressed in our Strive for Five as:
- Be safe
- Be a learner
- Be respectful
- Be responsible
- Be resilient
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Be safe At Perth Primary School we avoid dangerous and harmful situations |
Be a learner At Perth Primary School we use learning time for learning. |
Be respectful At Perth Primary School we care for ourselves, for others and for our property and environment. |
Be responsible At Perth Primary School we learn and play by following instructions and making positive choices. |
Be resilient At Perth Primary we bounce back, move on and let it go. |
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- I move safely - I consider the safety of others when I work and play - I use equipment correctly and sensibly - I make sensible choices |
- I listen attentively - I give my best effort and have a growth mindset - I stay focused - I co-operate with others - I am organised - I accept challenges I am creative - I am courageous |
- I care for myself - I am respectful, thoughtful and caring towards others - I care for property and the environment - I treat staff, volunteers, parents and other students with respect |
- I follow school rules and expectations regarding my learning and behaviour - I am organised - I am co-operative - I am truthful and accepting of consequences |
I look for the positives I aim to solve problems appropriately I understand how to be fair and cope with disappointment I am adaptable and cope with change |
Please ask for more details if you have questions.
Volunteer and Visitor Policy
We are currently working on updates to our visitor and volunteer policy and will publish details of relevant information for parents soon.
Canteen Accreditation – Silver
Congratulations to Jan Maher and the wonderful canteen helpers for their outstanding work to achieve official Silver Accreditation for our canteen menu and service. This means everything about our canteen complies with the School Canteen Association’s regulations for health for Australian children. There will be some changes to the menu and some price rises in line with CPI for next year. These will be published later.
Lee Craw
Principal
Perth Primary School Attendance Data
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Perth Primary School |
NMPSSA Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to our team who recently competed in the NMPSSA Swimming Carnival. Our team demonstrated a very high level of resilience, sportsmanship and team spirit. We are very proud of all their efforts. A big thank you to Hagley Farm School for hosting the event and we look forward to participating again in 2019.
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.
Tasmania Science Talent Search
Schools Triathlon Challenge
Christmas Food Giving Tree
Our school is collecting food items (non-perishable) to donate to charity to help families over the Christmas period. A tree is set up in the office for donations to support this fundraiser. Many thanks in advance for your generosity in helping all families enjoy the festive season.
Country Gold Cricket Carnival
Congratulations to Brodie and Hayden on representing the Northern Midlands East in this year’s Country Gold Cricket Carnival. Both boys are to be commended on their outstanding efforts and in the way they represented themselves and Perth Primary. Well done!
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Brodie, Ruby, Jasmine, Eloise, Evie, Adam, Tommy, Tanisha, Archie, Audrey, Wesley, Caitlin and Emmanuel.
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.
Term 4 Menu (open please)
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.
Move Well Eat Well Survey
As part of the TASSO’s collaborative work with other Tasmanian groups working to achieve the best possible education for our students it is hoped you could assist with the Move Well Eat Well Primary School Evaluation Survey by sharing this survey link with parents/carers at your school.
It is understood that not all Primary Schools, Support Schools and District Schools are Move Well Eat Well Schools, however the program evaluators are eager to have feedback from all parents of primary school aged students. The survey only takes about 5 minutes and the link is in the link below and is open until December 5th, 2018.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N5T7MPS
Thank you in the hope that you will participate and share the link to this survey.
Debra McOrist-Mitchell
Operations Manager
Tasmanian Association of State
School Organisations Inc. (TASSO)
Office: 15 Rowitta Rd., LINDISFARNE
Post: PO Box 183, LINDISFARNE, TAS. 7015
Phone: 03 6243 7718 or 0408 377 585
Email: manager@tasso.org.au
Parent Communication
School App: Schoolzine link
School Ordering Online:
Qkr App link
(Canteen, Uniforms, Before School Care)
School Facebook: Perth Primary School, Tasmania
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 below.
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/
For general enquiries or assistance please contact the school office or online at the link below:
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 will be available for pick up at the Uniform Shop on:
Friday 14th December
2018 between 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday 30th January 2019 between 9:00am –
2:00pm.
Please note: Long sleeve polo shirts are no longer available and will not be restocked.
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), andare 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
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
Professional Learning Day 1 5th
February 2019
Moderation Day 12th April 2019
Professional Learning Day 2 22nd July
2019
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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