Term 2 Week 2 - 8 May 2019
Newsletter Articles
- Calendar of Key Events
- From the Principal…..
- Anzac Day Ceremony
- NAPLAN
- School Health Nurse
- State Athletics Carnival
- Premiers Reading Challenge has commenced!
- National Walk to School Safely Day
- Cross Country Carnival
- Bravehearts Keep Safe Adventure Show
- Launch into Learning
- Perth Primary School Attendance Data
- NMPSSA Winter Sport Roster Grades 5 & 6
- Happy Birthday
- Assembly Awards
- Mother’s Day
- Student Banking day is Thursday
- Duty of Care Reminder To Parents
- Canteen News…..
- Perth Primary School Association Fundraising Committee
- Uniform Shop Hours
- Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
- Community News……
- Term Dates
- 2019 PPS Support Staff
- Installing SZapp
Calendar of Key Events
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Date |
Event |
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Friday 10th May |
State Athletics Carnival |
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Tues 14th – Thurs 23rd May |
NAPLAN Duration Grades 3 and 5 |
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Friday 17th May |
National Walk to School Safely Day 8.15am |
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Monday 20th May |
Origin Solar Buddy Programs 5-6 LJ / 5-6W / 4-5D 1.30pm |
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Tues 21st May |
Assembly 1-2HW Hosting 2.10pm |
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Thurs 23rd May |
Braveheart’s Ditto Program 11.00am |
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Tues 4th June |
Assembly P-1CW Hosting 2.10 pm |
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Monday 10th June |
Public Holiday – Queens Birthday |
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Friday 21st June |
Reports Home |
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Mon 24th – Thurs 27th June |
Parent Teacher Discussions times TBA |
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Tues 25th June |
All Schools Cross Country |
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Friday 5th July |
Last day of Term 2 |
From the Principal…..
During the April holiday break I had the pleasure, along with several other members of staff, to attend the ANZAC Ceremony at the Cenotaph. Many members of the Perth community assembled to honour those who served our country to ensure our freedom and prosperity. The ANZAC tradition is strong and the Perth ceremony was very well attended. I was immensely proud to hear our choir sing beautifully and to recognise other students making contributions from our local high schools. Thank you to everyone who interrupted their holiday to make attendance at the ANZAC march and ceremony possible on this special day in the Australian calendar.
Welcome Dr Jane – MYTERN
The language and concepts of MYTERN are well-embedded across our school culture so it is fitting that Dr Jane Foster is the first speaker in our series of assembly guests, starting at yesterday’s assembly. Dr Jane is currently in Tasmania visiting schools and talking with educators, teachers, students and parents. Yesterday she spoke at our assembly about how resilience had played an important part in her own life. All certificates at our assembly this week have been presented to students who show high levels of resilience.
The guest speaker for our next assembly will be news reader and Southern Cross TV personality, Jo Palmer.
School Association
Our School Association has been busy during the past few weeks and have news to share which is listed later in this newsletter. The Association’s role is to provide assistance for the benefit of all students and families attending PPS, and to work with staff in the effective running of the school. Please talk with one of the newly elected committee members if you are available to help with one of their events or if you have questions or concerns to raise. With strong relationships and open communication, we can achieve so much more together.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN is this week for grades 3 and 5 students at PPS, and every other school in Australia. Students in grades 3, 5, 7 and 9 will be tested in reading, writing, spelling, conventions of language and numeracy. This year the tests are online, apart from the grade 3 writing test. Results of tests will be shared with parents later in the year. Assessments help teachers and schools to know what students can do well and what they need to learn next.
Keeping Students Safe
Recently we have been practising a number of our fire, evacuation and lock-down protocols to ensure that students are all aware of the processes for these in case of an emergency. Last week all classes were involved in the Tas Fire Services’ Fire Education program. This is another example our ongoing commitment to student safety. We will practise fire, evacuation and lock-down drills again later in the term, in line with policy requirements.
Support Staff Week
Next week we celebrate the contribution and importance of support staff in our schools. We have an amazing team of support staff at PPS and they make an incredible contribution to the education of Perth students. It takes a whole school of dedicated and skilled employees to create the inclusive and tolerant culture we have at PPS. Please speak to some of our dedicated support staff to let them know you appreciate their work.
Mothers’ Day stall success
Many thanks to everyone who helped to make our 2019 Mothers’ Day stall such a success.
Children were delighted to see such a wonderful range of gifts on display. This made the choices for the special mums and other women in their lives quite tricky. Thank you for all donations, especially the hand-made craft items, which were especially popular with children. All helpers and donations helped to make a difference to our highly successful Mothers’ Day stall. Total raised will be announced soon.
Farewells
We say farewell to Taylah – moved to West Launceston and Conrad – moved to Evandale Primary School. Best wishes for your new schools.
Lee Craw
Principal
Anzac Day Ceremony
NAPLAN
School Health Nurse
Join us for lunch time activities in the hall with Nurse Bec.
Monday lunch times - 1pm after fruit snacks in the playground
We’ll have fun with yoga, dancing, mindfulness activities and indoor games
See you there!
State Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to the following students who gained selection in this year’s NMPSSA Athletics Team:
Lucy – Grade 6 girls 1500m, 800m, 100m and Relay
Gemma – Grade 6 girls Shot Put
Sophie – Grade 4 girls 100m and Relay
Trae – Grade 3 boys 100m and Relay
Jaxan – Grade 3 boys 800m
This group of hardworking athletes will now compete in the State Athletics Carnival on Friday 10 May at the St Leonards Athletics Centre.
We wish them the best of luck!
Premiers Reading Challenge has commenced!
Commenced Monday 29th April and ends on Friday 5th July 2019.
The Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) challenges students from Prep to Year 6 to read 10 books in 10 weeks and can be integrated with existing classroom reading programs.
National Walk to School Safely Day
Cross Country Carnival
Bravehearts Keep Safe Adventure Show
Launch into Learning
Perth Primary School Attendance Data
NMPSSA Winter Sport Roster Grades 5 & 6
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Nyah, Molly, Lucy, Liam, Krystal, Max and Mrs Atkins
Assembly Awards
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Class |
Student |
Assembly Award for: |
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P-1CW |
Carson |
Demonstrating resilience when he hurt himself in class and got over it quickly. |
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P-1CW |
Liam |
Demonstrating resilience when his work went missing and was happy to complete it again. |
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P-1A |
Adam |
Demonstrates resilience in the playground by bouncing back quickly when small problems arise. |
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P-1A |
Nixon |
Demonstrating resilience by continuing to persevere with writing tasks, even when they are challenging. |
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1-2HW |
Emmy |
Adapting to changes when things haven’t always gone her way. |
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1-2HW |
Ignatia |
When things become difficult in her learning, she always persists. She is a student who demonstrates GRIT and confidence. |
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1-2HW |
Eloise |
Always having a positive outlook in school, who is a frequent contributor and who is capable of solving problems. |
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2-3B |
Ruby |
Staying strong and bouncing back even when she’s having a really tough day. |
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2-3B |
Arthur |
Being resilient during our writing groups and for maturely taking on feedback. |
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2-3C |
Ava |
Demonstrating resilience. |
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2-3C |
McKenzie |
Demonstrating resilience. |
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2-3C |
Gemma |
Demonstrating resilience and building self-belief. |
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3-4JL |
Evan/Laila |
Resilience in learning. |
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3-4JL |
Morgan/Harry |
Resilience in learning. |
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4-5D |
Charlie |
Being resilient when presented with feedback. |
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4-5D |
Harlee |
Being in control of her steering wheel and being resilient. |
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5-6 LJ |
Gemma-Lee |
Demonstrating persistence and grit when tackling class tasks and activities. |
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5-6 LJ |
Jorji |
Having a resilient approach to her learning demonstrated by a preparedness to keep on working despite any challenges. |
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5-6 W |
Dekoda |
For her efforts to be resilient and open-minded when facing new experiences. |
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5-6 W |
Amali |
Attending every day with a positive attitude despite challenges faced. |
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Principal Award |
Caitlin G / Spencer |
Showing amazing resilience to allow learning, playing and getting along with others for high-level success. |
Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all.
Student Banking day is Thursday
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. A teacher will be on duty to supervise children catching the bus. 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. Cost is $3 per session.
Canteen News…..
Ordering canteen is done online via our Qkr. Parents need to update their child/ren’s class every year. Please look further in the newsletter for instructions to download the Qkr app.
Sweet treat is:
Apple Raspberry Muffin (Week 2)
Moist Banana Bread (Week 3 and 4)
Perth Primary School Association Fundraising Committee
Easter Raffle Results
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1st Prize |
Nick Heney |
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2nd Prize |
Luke Acheson |
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3rd. Prize |
Tamara Sargant |
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4th Prize |
Jacqui (Harvey Norman) |
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5th Prize |
Cooper Mitchell |
Uniform Shop Hours
Monday 8:45am – 9:00am
Payments by cash, Qkr, or EFTPOS (at the office)
There is a Facebook page moderated by parents which sells second hand uniforms. This can be found on Facebook at: Perth Primary School (Tas) buy and sell uniforms.
Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
Limited vacancies!
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……
Earn and Learn
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Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea Thursday 30th May |
Entertainment Books
Books are available at the office for $65 or via online.
Term Dates
2019
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 2 22 July 2019
Professional Learning Day 3 1 November 2019
2019 PPS Support Staff
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Chris Brooks |
Allison Maloney |
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Mel Petterwood |
Bec Beeston |
Hollie Flaherty |
Installing SZapp
Apple Devices:
- On your device, open the App Store.
- Search the App Store for SZapp.
- Download and install SZapp.
Android Devices:
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- Search the Play Store for SZapp.
- Download and install SZapp.
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Installing SZapp
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