25 March 2020
Newsletter Articles
- Calendar of Key Events
- From the Principal…..
- Launching into Learning (LiL)
- Perth Primary School Respectful School Volunteer and Visitor Behaviour Policy and Process
- Before School Care Hours
- Parent Help and Donations Needed…..
- Brixhibition
- Happy Birthday
- Canteen
- 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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Thurs 26 March |
Junior Sports Day (K-2) CANCELLED |
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Wed 8 April |
Term 1 Ends – Students School Association Pizza Day POSTPONED |
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Thurs 9 April |
Moderation Day – Student Free Day Term 1 Ends |
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Tues 12 May |
NAPLAN Commences CANCELLED |
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Thurs 21 May |
Braveheart’s 11.00am Cross Country Carnival 12.30pm start |
From the Principal…..
What a difference a day makes in these very challenging times! Many aspects of our community are changing at a rapid pace, adding further to the sense of turbulence for children and for us all. Our actions, values and words during these times will play a very important role in helping children to understand and manage through this major difficulty. Helping them deal with uncertainty and remain resilient and calm are our most important steps in these very difficult times.
Schools Remain Open At This Time
At this time, schools in Tasmania will remain open to support the learning and wellbeing of students. All medical advice and health protocols are being followed in relation to research about Covid 19 and the way it spreads. A letter from the Secretary, Tim Bullard, is included with this edition. The Secretary spoke with principals yesterday, acknowledging the excellent work at school sites to help manage Covid 19 with protective measures in place to ensure student safety. Social distancing at school sites is a particular challenge and means that parents are now able to keep children at home if they choose.
Children who do not attend school should be supervised by parents and should be at home to ensure their safety and the safety of all others in the community. Please visit the DoE website for ‘Learning at home’ information and resources or follow the link below:
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/learning-at-home/
Learning at Home opportunities will be provided to support parents so that children can continue with their learning. Parents will be responsible for supervising their children’s learning while they are not at school. Please keep connected with our Facebook page for regular up-to date information and learning support materials.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of our PPS community for their support as we work together for the best interests of our school community in keeping everyone healthy and safe. Thank you again for your trust and support. Ongoing communication is very important.
Stay safe everyone!
Lee Craw
Principal
Launching into Learning (LiL)
Due to the current circumstances the decision to postpone LiL has become necessary. A bank of resources will soon be available to support families with children birth – 5 years.
Before School Care Hours
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
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. We need parent help to be able to pick up and lift rocks and deliver to the school. If you can help, please contact the school office 6398 2302.
Brixhibition
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Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Mabel, Will, Stacey, Evie, Albie, Charlotte, Mathilda, Taylah, Yasmyn, Nate, Julien, Zac, Sophie, Skylar, Freya, Annabelle, Logan, Sam, Isabella, Bailey, Morgan , Eljay, Stella, Erin, Indi, Michaela, Charlie, Laila, Jacob, DJ, Mrs Craw, Mrs JL, Mrs Tempest and Mrs Maloney.
Canteen
Canteen is postponed. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jan and our wonderful volunteers for the amazing job they have been doing.
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……
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 |
Mel Petterwood |
Bec Beeston |
Hollie Flaherty |
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