18 December 2019
Newsletter Articles
- Calendar of Key Events
- From the Principal…..
- Grade 6 End of Year Assembly Awards
- Swimming
- Happy Birthday
- School Psychologist
- WWVP Registration
- Congratulations Indy, Ace and Will….BMX Victorian Titles.
- NMPSSA Swimming Carnival
- Farewell and thank you to our leaving PPS Families
- Bottle Top Collections
- Community News……
- Term Dates
- Installing SZapp
Calendar of Key Events
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Thursday 19 December |
Students Final Day School finishes at usual time 2.50pm |
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Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 January |
School Office open for Levy Payments 9am - 2.00pm |
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Wednesday 29 January |
Uniform Sales Day 9am – 2.00pm |
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Friday 31 January |
School Office closed |
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Wednesday 5 February |
2020 Term 1 Students commence |
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Wednesday 26 February |
PH – Launceston Cup Day |
Grade 6 Leavers
From the Principal…..
The final newsletter of the year is always one of mixed emotions. We say farewell to those leaving us to move to new adventures and new places and we ready ourselves to welcome new families and students to our wonderful school community in the new year. We wish all of our families a special holiday filled with joy, rest and relaxation. Wishing everyone the compliments of the season and a wonderful time with family and friends. Happy holidays to all.
Reports and Class Groups Announced
On Friday last week reports were sent home with students. The end-of-year reports were written by class teachers and outline student progress against the A-E curriculum requirements in English, Maths, Science and HASS. Ratings were also given for PE, Music and overall work habits, together with a general comment. Teachers spend many, many hours completing reports and we certainly value your feedback.
Also on Friday, class placement for next year was released. Much time and thought goes into this process with many conversations and factors considered. The process used guarantees that all children are placed with at least one student identified as a preferred ‘learning partner’. Please talk with your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Farewells and Welcomes - Staff
Several staff members are leaving us as they move onto new roles. Mrs Chandler will be taking up a new role as Acting AST at Norwood Primary School. Congratulations! We will miss you.
Mrs Lloyd is retiring after a long and distinguished career with the DoE. Mrs Lloyd has been with us for 3 years but has made her mark at PPS with her love of writing and all things literacy. Best wishes for a wonderful retirement and a happy and healthy time with your family and friends.
Mrs Atkins is taking some extended long service leave. She will spend some time with her family and enjoying her garden.
Our Chaplain, Chris, is finishing his time with us and will move onto another role. Thank you for your time with us.
Welcome to Mrs Woods who will be joining our team and teaching on Prep A. Mrs Woods comes to us from Riverside Primary School.
Welcome also to Miss Dargaville, also teaching on Prep. Miss Dargaville has been teaching in various locations and most recently at Mowbray.
Farewells – Students
We farewell Amelia, Clay, Sophia, Juliana, Levi, Archer, Kayson, Flynn, Lalita and their families and wish them well in their new schools.
Wishing all PPS families and community members a wonderful, safe and festive time during the holiday period. Looking forward to seeing everyone back for a bright start to 2020 – a year filled with learning, playing and getting along well together.
Happy Christmas Everyone!
Lee Craw
Principal
Grade 6 End of Year Assembly Awards
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AWARD |
RECIPIENT |
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Literacy Award |
Casey |
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Maths Award |
Baxter |
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Science Award |
Ryan |
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HASS Award |
Jorji |
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Music Award |
Raiph |
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Service to Eskleigh |
Eloise |
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Service to Eskleigh |
Caitlin |
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Sports Persons of the Year |
Joe Lucy |
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Minister of Education Respectful Student Award |
Gemma |
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Leadership & Citizenship |
Hayden |
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Aussie Spirit Award |
Jenna |
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The ARTAS Innovation & Leadership Award |
Casey |
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MYTERN Award for Promoting Emotional Responsibility |
Caitlin |
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King & Crown Scholarship |
Jenna |
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Reach Upward Scholarship |
Zatoria |
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RSL Bursary for Outstanding Student |
Tommy |
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STAS Families on low incomes who meet the eligibility conditions of the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) are not required to pay school levies. Grandparents raising grandchildren may also be eligible for STAS. Information about eligibility is available at: https://documentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/Documents/Student-Assistance-Scheme-Application-Form.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2EDU5u6M2EKy2_dAPe4Gd0lo6uqsRuCKjp62u71WeUU4e-oAApbQ8hnWo If you already receive STAS there is no need to re-apply. STAS (open please) https://documentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/Documents/Student-Assistance-Scheme-Application-Form.pdf |
Swimming
Many thanks to Paul Schramm for providing the photos taken at the recent Northern Midlands Swimming Carnival
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Jenna, Riley, Clay, Archie, Montana, Arlo, Campbell
School Psychologist
WWVP Registration
Have you got your WWVP registration? To volunteer in the school and attend excursions, all visitors must have current registration status.
Registrations are completed online at:
https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/licensing-and-registration/registrations/work-with-vulnerable-people
Congratulations Indy, Ace and Will….BMX Victorian Titles.
NMPSSA Swimming Carnival
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A huge congratulations to our swimming team who took part in the recent NMPSSA Swimming Carnival. Our students were very competitive and set the example for team spirit, sportsmanship and behaviour throughout the day.
A special mention to Emma and Archie for being selected in the honorary NMPSSA Swimming Team. Well done on your outstanding achievement!
Thank you to Mrs Tempest for supporting the team during the carnival.
Farewell and thank you to our leaving PPS Families
Cooper
Copolov
Graham
Johnson
Kirk
Lockhart-Jones
Lyons
McCann
Nicklason
Padman
Powe
Rogers
Scott
Smith
Triffett
Turnbull
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Uniform Sales Day Wednesday 29th January 9:00am – 2.00pm Limited stock: Boys bootleg trousers $10.00 Can’t make the sale day? Order on QKR but hurry, limited stock! |
Bottle Top Collections
Community News……
Term Dates
2019
Term 4 Finish: Thursday 19 December (students finish); Friday 20 December (teachers finish)
2020
Term 1
Monday 3 February (teachers)
Start date: Wednesday 5 February (students)
Finish date Thursday 9 April
Term 2
Start date: Monday 27 April
Finish date: Friday 3 July
Term 3
Start date: Monday 20 July
Finish date: Friday 25 September
Term 4
Start date: Monday 12 October
Finish date: Thursday 17 December (students)
Friday 18 December (teachers)
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