11 March 2020
Newsletter Articles
- Calendar of Key Events
- From the Principal…..
- 3-6 Athletics Carnival
- Attention: Parents and Carers of students in Years 4-6 Student Wellbeing Survey
- Chocolate Milkshakes
- Assembly Awards
- Perth Primary School Respectful School Volunteer and Visitor Behaviour Policy and Process
- Perth Primary School Student Attendance Data
- 2020 House Captains
- Student Achievements
- LiL
- Before School Care Hours
- Parent Help and Donations Needed…..
- School Levies
- Happy Birthday
- Canteen News…..
- Assembly Roster Term 1
- School Banking
- Uniform Shop Hours
- Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
- Community News……
- 2020 Professional Learning Days/Moderation Days
- 2020 Term Dates
- 2020 PPS Support Staff
- Installing SZapp
Calendar of Key Events
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Date |
Event |
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Thurs 12 March |
Lockdown Drill |
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Mon 16 March |
Esk Band Commences |
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Tues 17 March |
Chocolate Milkshakes commence 11 am |
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Fri 20 March |
NMPSSA Athletics Carnival |
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Thurs 26 March |
Junior Sports Day (K-2) |
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Wed 8 April |
Term 1 Ends – Students School Association Pizza Day |
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Thurs 9 April |
Moderation Day – Student Free Day Term 1 Ends |
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Tues 12 May |
NAPLAN Commences |
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Thurs 21 May |
Braveheart’s 11.00am Cross Country Carnival 12.30pm start |
From the Principal…..
Glover Exhibition – Student Cabinet and Student Parliament
Today, members of the Student Cabinet and Parliament visited the Glover Exhibition as a leadership experience. They learnt about landscape art and about the history of colonial painter, John Glover. Students voted for their favourite art work for the People’s Choice Award.
Clean Up Australia
Last Wednesday we were all involved in collecting rubbish around our school grounds as part of the Clean Up Australia campaign. It is hard to imagine that there could be very much to collect, as there are rubbish bins clearly available, and mostly PPS students are the only ones in our grounds. But to our surprise we were able to find a huge assortment of chip and snack packets stashed under bushes and poked into nooks and treat packets in places where they just shouldn’t be! Perhaps wrapper-free Wednesdays every week seems like a good solution to help keep our school grounds clean and tidy!
Perth Primary School – A Safe School Environment
Part of the DoE’s expectations around developing a safe school environment involves developing a Respectful Volunteer and Visitor Policy. This was completed in line with the new Education Act and ratified by the School Association last year. A copy of the full policy is available at the main office or by following this link.
Key points from the policy are about maintaining a safe school environment to support student learning and being respectful to all members of our community.
Reporting to Parents – Preliminary Progress Reports
This Friday Preliminary Progress Reports will be sent home with students to report to parents about the start all students in to Prep – Grade 6 have made in settling into the year and developing the learning behaivours we know are so important in terms of success at school. The reports are in line with DoE policy and form part of our commitment to work in partnership with parents to ensure that every student achieves their potential at PPS. We know that when families and schools work together, students can achieve far more.
Please read your child’s report with a lens of which skills, attitudes and competencies are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Teachers have had many conversations about what is ‘acceptable’ for example for a child in Prep compared to a child in grade 3 or grade 6.
As the reports are not designed nor controlled by PPS staff, we cannot change the criteria of ‘acceptable’ or ‘needs attention’ although some refinement may be possible in the future. Each of the markers have been rated according to the standards appropriate for your child’s age or stage of development.
Please discuss your child’s report with the class teacher if you have questions or comments.
Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to everyone involved in our very successful athletics carnival which was held last Friday at the Perth Football Oval. Excellent sporting attitudes, outstanding athletic displays, great collaboration and cooperation and respect for everyone at the ground were the order of the day. These are outstanding examples of the type of culture and character qualities we have come to expect at PPS. Congratulations! Many thanks to Mel Fleming and her helpers for the many, many hours of careful organisation to ensure a highly successful day.
Respectful School Volunteer and Visitor Policy
Student leaders 2020 were presented to our assembly and received their leadership badges at this week’s assembly. Student leadership is one of the avenues for ‘student voice’ at PPS – a way of hearing about the ideas and opinions students have that help make Perth Primary a better place for learning, playing and getting along well together.
Student leaders are elected by the student body to represent their ideas. Student leaders and their parents sign an agreement agreeing they will follow the terms of their position, showing respect and responsibility and modelling the school expectations with pride.
Esk Band Program
The Esk Band Program for 2020 will begin for students involved in this optional opportunity next week. There are still vacancies available in all instrumental groups. Learning a musical instrument can have many benefits including building confidence, developing social skills, developing fine-motor control and benefiting other areas of learning. Esk Band is a co-sponsored program between parents, PPS and the DoE to make lessons affordable, with the cost for parents equal to several take-away coffees each week. This is far less than the cost of private tuition. Further information is available at the office.
Lee Craw
Principal
3-6 Athletics Carnival
On Friday 6 March our 3-6 Athletics Carnival was held in glorious conditions. Congratulations to all students who participated to the best of their ability. Our key focus was on effort and perseverance, sportsmanship and encouragement. We are proud to say these qualities were well and truly on display throughout the day. Well done to Lyons for winning this year’s Athletics Carnival House competition.
Final results:
Lyons on 1336 points
Bramich on 1244 points
Hirst on 1166 points
Mrs Fleming will now collate results and announce our Perth Athletics Team which will take part in the NMPSSA Athletics Carnival on Friday 20 March. The team will be announced later this week.
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Attention: Parents and Carers of students in Years 4-6 Student Wellbeing Survey
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 Years 4-6 at Perth Primary will be taking part in a wellbeing survey.
The Student Wellbeing Survey is part of the Department of Education’s Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy.
The details for the survey are:
When: Week of Monday 23 March
Who: Grades 4-6
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 4-6 students, including Frequently Asked Questions and a form to sign and return to the school if you do not want your child to participate in the survey.
If you would like further information, please contact Ben Johnson (AST) at school.
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.
Chocolate Milkshakes
Chocolate Milkshakes commence on Tuesday 17th March.
Prep – 6 $1.50
Kinder $1.00
Assembly Awards
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Class |
Student |
Assembly Award for: |
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PREP A |
Toby |
Being a kind and caring friend to all members of our class. |
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PREP A |
Ruby |
Consistently being a ready learner and a role model for her peers. |
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PREP B |
Osman |
Demonstrating perseverance and GRIT during all reading tasks. |
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PREP B |
Cooper |
Consistently being a kind, calm and considerate member of our class. |
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1-2FH |
Amelia |
Being a quiet achiever. Amelia always follows school and class expectations and completes learning tasks. |
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1-2 FH |
Scarlett |
Being a quiet achiever. Scarlett always follows school and class expectations and completes learning tasks. |
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1-2B |
Dulcie |
Her calm and focussed independent working skills. |
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1-2B |
Phoebe |
Her calm and focussed independent working skills. |
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2-3C |
Indy |
Questioning how to improve the quality of her work and applying this feedback. |
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2-3C |
Ruby |
Extending her learning by challenging herself and completing additional tasks to stretch her thinking. |
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3-4JL |
Payton |
Persistence when learning feels hard or situations feel unfamiliar and for organisation. |
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3-4JL |
Lucas |
Being an organised learner who persists when learning feels hard and challenging. |
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3-4JL |
Jett |
Persisting when work or situations feels hard and for GRIT when following up situations in the playground. |
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3-4D |
Scarlet |
Being someone who ALWAYS – tries, helps others, listens and is kind. |
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3-4D |
Ellah |
For her efforts to become a settled focussed learner. |
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5-6 LJ |
Caitlin |
Demonstrating a ‘can do’ approach to her work and an increased level of resilience. Keep it up! |
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5-6LJ |
Riley |
Being a reliable and responsible class member who is always willing to help out, displaying great initiative. |
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5-6 W |
Jett |
Showing GRIT and perseverance when faced with maths challenges. |
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5-6 W |
Emma |
Stepping up and voluntarily supporting her peers at our athletics carnival. |
Perth Primary School Student Attendance Data
2020 House Captains
Student Achievements
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Best wishes to Ace, Indy, Will and River while they compete at the National Championships in BMX racing later in March. |
LiL
Before School Care Hours
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Outside School Care Hours (OSHC) 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) |
Parent Help and Donations Needed…..
We are wanting to create nature themed outside play areas for all students and are looking for donations of large rocks and logs like the photos below. If you can help, please contact the school office 6398 2302.
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Brixhibition
Monday 23rd March Entry forms available at the office. |
School Levies
A reminder that student levies are now overdue. Please finalised your account or contact the office to organise a Levy Payment Plan.
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Charlie, Chloe, Dekoda, Jack, Gizaye and Mrs Craw.
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.
Carrot Cake (Week 6)
Banana Bread (Week 7 & 8)
Plastic Free/Recycle
In our canteen we are trying our best to be as Plastic Free and recycle as much as possible.
We don’t use any plastic wrap anymore at all, we place our pre made toasted sandwiches into large Sistema tubs before they are toasted.
We use metal spoons for our frozen yoghurt
We use block cheese which we slice and grate which are placed in Sistema containers
We use reusable bowls for our popcorn and cheese and biscuits
Any items that can or need to be frozen (Ham, Chicken, Pineapple or Baked Beans) we freeze in Sistema reusable containers
Our Cheese and Biscuits and Popcorn are sold in reusable bowls which are returned to the canteen
We wash and dry yoghurt containers and lids to recycle
We only use paper bags for our lunch orders
We use a piece of foil to cover our pizza muffins before placing into a paper bag
We place 4 Black Tubs in our eating areas so all our return items, bowls, spoons, yoghurt containers. They are returned after lunch to the canteen washed and put in appropriate places
We have 4 Soft Plastic Bins around the eating areas, only soft plastic is placed in these bins. Our Waste Warriors empty the bins on Wednesdays and the soft plastic it taken to the appropriate deposit areas, Coles or Woolworths. The bins are washed and placed back in the playground eating areas
We recycle everything that are one use items in the correct way
We also compost our food waste in the school compost area
We only offer wholemeal bread, rolls and wraps also wholemeal fruit loaf when available
Soft Plastic Recycling
Each class are collecting soft plastics as well as the canteen. If you would like to volunteer to take your child’s classroom collection to the supermarket or Longford tip please see your child’s classroom teacher.
Assembly Roster Term 1
School Banking
School Banking Day is Thursday
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Uniform Shop Hours
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Monday 8:45am – 9:00am Payments by cash, Qkr, or EFTPOS (at the office) Hats available all sizes from the office Limited stock: Boys bootleg trousers $10.00 Can’t make the sale day? Order on QKR but hurry, limited stock! |
Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
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……
Franklin House
2020 Professional Learning Days/Moderation Days
Thursday 9th April 2020 – Moderation Day
Monday 20th July 2020 – Professional Learning Day 2
Friday 30th October 2020 – Professional Learning Day 3
2020 Term Dates
Term 1
Finish date Wednesday 8 April
Term 2
Start date: Monday 27 April
Finish date: Friday 3 July
Term 3
Start date: Tuesday 21 July
Finish date: Friday 25 September
Term 4
Start date: Monday 12 October
Finish date: Thursday 17 December (students)
Friday 18 December (teachers)
2020 PPS Support Staff
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Allison Maloney |
School Psychologist |
Wednesday |
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Mel Petterwood |
Social Worker |
Tuesday (even weeks) |
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Bec Beeston |
School Nurse |
Monday |
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Hollie Flaherty |
Speech Pathologist |
Tuesday |
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