Term 2 Week 10 23 June 2021
Newsletter Articles
Calendar of Key Events
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Date |
Event |
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Tuesday, 29th June |
Assembly – Reading Ambassadors |
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Friday, 2nd July |
Final day of Term 2 |
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Monday, 19th July |
Pupil free day |
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Tuesday, 20th July |
Term 3 begins for students |
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Date |
Event |
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Tuesday, 29th June |
Assembly – Reading Ambassadors |
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Friday, 2nd July |
Final day of Term 2 |
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Monday, 19th July |
Pupil free day |
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Tuesday, 20th July |
Term 3 begins for students |
From the Principal…..
Reports and Parent Teacher Conversations
On Friday last week reports on student progress went home to all families, with this week seeing many parents take up the opportunity to meet with teachers. These conversations are particularly important as we work together to support every child with their learning and success. Please see the booking information below if you are yet to organise your appointment time.
Reports outline student progress and identify some focus areas for the future. This year will be the final year of the current report format, following the review into Reporting to Parents. This year your child’s report includes indications of how they have progressed against the A – E ratings of the Australian Curriculum. A ‘C’ standard indicates your child has mastered challenging and complex work at the same standard as all other students in Australia at the same grade level.
We look forward to talking with all parents at meeting times this week. Please call our office for support with how to book your time. Reminders will be sent to parents who are yet to make appointments.
Winter Wombat Day
Recently our student leadership groups held a fundraising day to support the rescue, recovery and raising of orphaned and/or injured wombats. We’ve been fortunate on several occasions for Kate Mooney, the wombat lady of Flinders Island, to visit our school with wombats in her care. Many thanks to everyone for their $2 donations. We raised $423 to help with buying the special formula needed for baby wombats. Many thanks to all families for the charity and empathy shown by your continued support of our fundraising efforts.
Staffing Update
Best wishes to Deb Van Est who retires on Tuesday next week. Deb has been at PPS for almost 10 years, after lengthy service at Summerdale and a number of other northern schools.
We thank Deb for her great work with us. She has shown outstanding flexibility in working in many areas of the school as well as modelling growth mindset in the way she approaches new learning and challenges. We wish Deb all the best for her retirement and know she will now have more time and energy to spend with her family.
Congratulations again to Kate Adams who has been appointed as A/Assistant Principal until the end of the year. As a result of Kate’s new role, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jacinta Doran as A/AST. Jacinta joins us from the beginning of next term. Jacinta comes to us from Longford Primary. We look forward to working with Jacinta and benefitting from her many skills in the school leadership space.
We also have a number of other changes which will all take place from the beginning of Term 3. These are:
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Staff Leaving: |
Staff Welcomes / Changes |
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Deb Van Est – retiring next Tuesday afternoon. |
Jacinta Doran – A/AST |
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Amelia Woods – extended leave |
Cate Walker – Literacy Support |
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Laura Wright – to Longford Primary School |
Del Batty – Inquiry |
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Renee Harvey – to Longford Primary School |
Tina Todman – will continue as A/SBM until the end of Term 3 |
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Mandy Doyle – will continue as A/Admin Clerk until the end of Term 3 |
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Karen Lovell – increasing to fulltime to work with 5 / 6 L |
We thank all members of our PPS team for their professional and dedicated approach in supporting our school to be the very best possible. We wish our leaving staff well for the future and know that they will continue to make a difference to student learning in their new roles.
Wishing all members of our school community a happy and healthy holiday break at the end of next week. School resumes for students on Tuesday 20th July.
Bags from RAW – Rural Alive and Well
We have a collection of re-usable bags which were donated to us by RAW. They are good for all sorts of uses – in school bags, cars, for shopping. Possibilities are endless. Please collect yours from your child’s teacher.
Milo for 5/6 Camp
Please leave your name at the office if you are able to assist with this important fundraiser. Money raised by selling warm Milo to students this term and next goes towards reducing the cost of our camp for all families.
Your support either as a volunteer and in supporting the Milo fundraiser is much appreciated.
Covid 19 Update
Spotlight on PPS Students
Spotlight on PPS Students is a new section in our newsletter which will share and celebrate the many skills, qualities and achievements of our students. This section relies on contributions from parents. Parents are invited to share details about your child’s achievements. Please send full details, including a photo to: perth.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Student snapshots will be shared in order of receipt. Achievements in any domain are certainly worthy of sharing. These might include: volunteering/community contributions/achievements in Art, Music, Sports and character qualities such as perseverance and assisting others.
Welcomes and Farewells
Farewell and very best wishes to Deb Van Est, Renee Harvey and Laura Wright.
Lee Craw
Principal
Perth Primary School Student Attendance Data
Canteen News…..
Ordering canteen is done online via our Qkr. Parents need to update their child/ren’s 2021 class. Please look further in the newsletter for instructions to download the Qkr app.
Our healthy menu for Term 2 includes:
Dental Program (Fissure Sealant and Fluoride Varnish Program)
All students received consent forms to take home for the above program. Could you please ensure that forms are returned to the office by Friday 25th June 2021.
School Association Members
Many thanks to members of our parent community who have prepared an evening meal for teachers who worked late on Tuesday evening meeting and talking with parents. This is a long-standing tradition at PPS and we are most appreciative to everyone involved. Thank you!
Year 7 2022: Cressy District High School
Year 7 enrolments for 2022 are now open at Cressy District High School. At Cressy, we have moved away from a traditional Year 7 parent night to a more personalised approach. We encourage you to contact us on 63 97 6281 or email cressy.district.high@education.tas.gov.au to find out how we can support your child to become everything they ASPIRE to be. We are more than happy to provide information relevant to your child(ren) and to organise a personal tour. Please click here for our 2022 Prospectus
http://bit.ly/CDHS_Prospectus2022
Australian Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum - Have a say in what your child learns.
All students from Prep to Year 10 in Tasmanian schools are taught the Australian Curriculum.
The Curriculum is currently being reviewed and refined to ensure that it continues to be world class and best meet the needs of our students in our changing world.
Families and school community members are invited to contribute to the review. This is an important opportunity and we encourage you to visit the website and have your say in what your child learns.
The website is open from 29 April – 8 July.
http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/consultation
For more information:
- View this short video to learn more about the Review and how to give feedback: https://youtu.be/dgefBna6n9s
- Fact Sheet – About the Australian Curriculum Review
- Fact Sheet – About Public Consultation
Before School Care Hours
Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
Located in the Hall
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
Student Banking
School Banking day is Thursday.
If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2021 School Banking program parent guide from the school office or visit the link below.
http://www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
Happy Birthday
Shawn D, Harrison, Archer S, Arthur B, Olivia D, Jayde, Zaedyn, Claire, Lily C, Cooper L, Mason, Aubrey, Lachlan W, Angus Y, Charlie H, Osman, Skylar-Rose, Lily W, Alex L, Olivia S, Myah, Maxwell, Lachlan S, Nash, Summer, Zara H, Evie W, Harley, Hamish, Jacob D, Levi T, Micah, Miss Dargaville, Miss Doherty, Mrs Clayton
Community News
Perth Tennis Club – Midweek Ladies Pennant
We are currently looking for players to join our Midweek Pennant. We will be conducting “Come and Try/information” sessions at our courts on:
Wed 30th June 2021 at 10:30 am
Wed 7th July 2021 at 10.30am
Please come along and join us. Have a hit, meet new people, have a cuppa and learn more about this fun competition.
- All abilities welcome.
For more information call Jan Spencer 0418308590 or Amanda Norton-Smith 0407868811.
2021 PPS Support Staff
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Allison Maloney |
Bec Beeston |
Maddie Burke |
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