Term 3 Week 4 11 August 2021
Newsletter Articles
Calendar of Key Events
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13 August 2021 |
Prep/One Olympics |
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16 – 27 August 2021 |
Water Safety Program – Launceston Aquatic Centre |
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18 August 2021 |
Esk Band Workshop Day |
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21 – 27 August 2021 |
Book Week |
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24 August 2021 |
Assembly hosted by P/1 Wrankmore |
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3 September 2021 |
5/6 Winter Sports Roster Concludes |
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7 September 2021 |
Assembly hosted by P/1 Wilmshurst |
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10 September 2021 |
Country Gold Trial Match East v West |
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21 September 2021 |
Hosted by Cate Walker – Reading Ambassadors |
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24 September 2021 |
Last Day Term 3 |
From the Principal…..
Dear Parents & Carers,
We have had a very exciting fortnight at Perth Primary with our focus being on the Olympics!! From Green and Gold day to the highly anticipated Potato Olympic Games, the engagement for our students has been incredible!
The Olympics are a fabulous event that showcase so many of our DoE values, courage, growth, aspiration and respect. It has been very affirming to be walking around classrooms to see these values in actions, from caring for a friend to persevering when something is challenging. The school community’s support of ex-student Georgia Baker in her pursuit of her Olympic dream has been fantastic, a big thanks to Mrs Adams and Miss Doran for putting together our two videos. Georgia’s story from her early days at Perth to her participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is one of aspiration and courage. Make sure you check out the videos we have created to wish Georgia all our luck and best wishes, we hope she knows she has the whole school community behind her!
Green and Gold Day
The school was awash with green and gold last week as our way of supporting not only Georgia but our entire Olympic Team. Our students (and some teachers) certainly got into the spirit with splashes of green and gold everywhere!
Potato Olympics
If your child is in Grade 3-6 I am sure that you would be very aware of the highly competitive Potato Olympics. The Potato Olympics, developed by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, is a fun and engaging way for students to explore the numeracy in Olympic events through their potato athlete. Each student has their own Potatathlete that they decorate in their selected country’s colours. There are a variety of Olympic events including the popular diving, equestrian, weight-lifting and many others! Potatoes are pitted against each other in the pursuit of a medal placing. Not only is this fun and engaging for students, the amount of learning taking place is significant. The students have been training, event organising, achieving personal bests, as well as measuring, estimating, sorting and comparing whilst discovering 'Where is the maths?' in potatoes. Our outside spaces and classrooms have been filled with the excitement of events, medal presentations and national anthems of various countries around the world!
Country Gold
Last week several of our Grade 5-6 students attended selection trials for the representative Northern Midlands Country Gold teams. This is a great opportunity to represent not only Perth but also Northern Midlands. We are very pleased that the following students have been selected to represent Perth at the Carnival on 16th and 17th September.
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Football |
Netball |
Soccer |
Hockey |
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Charlie H Charlie P Jaxan Logan Harlee Payton |
Milly Alana Sienna |
George Reuben Caitlin Mathilda Audrey |
Nixon Angus Lucy Chase- absent for photo |
Bicentennial Wall
After many months of planning and significant community support we were very excited that we were finally able to see the Bicentennial Wall coming together. After lots of practising, last Thursday we managed to get our entire school community to sign our wall! It was great to see the excitement on children’s faces to realise that their names will be there forever as representatives of Perth Primary School. A huge thank you to the Northern Midlands council and artists Rosalie Wrigley and Aileen Gough. This is one of a number of murals around Perth to acknowledge and celebrate the bicentenary.
Our Student Cabinet students in front of the completed mural.
School Satisfaction Survey
Each year the Department of Education conducts School Satisfaction Surveys in Tasmanian Government schools, to gain feedback on what you think our school does well and where you think we may improve. Next week, you will be provided with a link to an online survey. You can complete the online survey at any time until Friday 17 September 2021.
We encourage you to complete the survey about Perth Primary School. Your feedback is very important to help us inform our school planning and decision-making. All responses are anonymous and confidential with the survey carried out on a secure website. Feedback is only accessible to the school principal and teachers and relevant Department of Education staff, in online summary report formats with no individuals or families identifiable.
Pink & Purple Day for Ava
A huge thank you to our amazing school community for their support of our Pink and Purple fundraiser day for Ava Carroll. The school was awash with pink and purple and I am very excited and proud to say that our school raised $1300 for the family. They are leaving for Melbourne in the coming days with a significant medical journey ahead. Ava is having a bone marrow transplant, kindly donated by her younger sister Adeline.
We want to wish Ava, Adeline and the whole family our best wishes for their trip to Melbourne and the girl’s ongoing recovery. We are looking forward to seeing Ava back at school in 2022! Thank you to our entire school community for their generosity.
I have really enjoyed my first two weeks as Principal of Perth. When visiting classrooms, it is wonderful to see engaged and excited learners. Our staff are working incredibly hard to not only support learning with our students but also to care for their social and emotional wellbeing. I am excited about what lies ahead for the remainder of the year, Perth is certainly a wonderful school.
Kindergarten Enrolments 2022
Launch into Learning
Book Week
A parade will be held in the outside assembly area at 9:15am Tuesday 31st of August (please note this is after book week as the Swimming and Water Safety Program is during Book Week). Students can choose to dress up as a character of their favourite book or bring a connection to a favourite book. The assembly will also announce the winners of the book week colouring competition.
From Monday the 24th August our school reading ambassadors will hold daily lunch time reading in the library for anyone wanting to listen to a story.
SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAM FOR all students in Grades 3- 5
A reminder that next week our students will participate in a 10 day SWSP. The program is a not only aimed at Swimming but also being safe around water and boats. It is a very valuable program for all students no matter what their swimming ability.
The Grade 3 students from Mrs Colson and Miss Bolch’s class and also the Grade 5’s from Mrs Whyman and Mrs Lovell class will need to leave at 9am. Please make sure you are at school on time so you do not miss the bus.
Mrs JL, and Ms Dick class will leave later in the morning.
Your child will need to bring the following items every day of the program:
- Swimming gear – including bathers and swimming cap (cap provided by school) googles if required
- A towel and plastic bag to put wet clothes in
- Any medication (e.g. asthma medication) that may be needed at the poolside
If you have any question about the program, please contact the school office.
Mel Fleming
Milo/Hot Chocolate 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/Hot Chocolate 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/Hot Chocolate 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.
Abbi Dean
A/Principal
Assembly Awards
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Dustin |
For his excellent determination in practicing his Oxford Star words |
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Vienna |
For her excellent determination in practicing her Oxford Star words |
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Mason |
For showing courage when approaching new learning opportunities |
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Campbell |
For building on his independent learning strategies in the classroom |
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Claire |
Excellent focus in our Guided Reading sessions and always willing to try something new |
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Addison |
For her great effort and persistence in Phonics |
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Zaralee |
For being a resilient and positive class member, always willing to “have a go”. |
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Harlee |
For demonstrating a great improvement with remaining cool, calm when feeling frustrated |
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Arlo O |
Using interesting vocabulary to improve his writing |
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Mila |
Commitment to learning and her compassionate approach towards others |
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Stella H |
Willingness to help and trying to do her best |
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Adi |
Focused learner, excellent partner and group member |
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Adam |
For completing his writing task with confidence and effort |
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Addison |
For her respectful, kind and helpful behaviour |
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Zack |
For displaying innovation in his maths thinking, especially in relation to our Potato Olympics results data. |
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Lucy |
For trying really hard to stay focused on set tasks |
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Ellah |
For organisation, focus and for always working to capacity in her learning |
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Jye |
For working to improve focus and stamina in his learning |
Perth Primary School Student Attendance Data
Attendance Data
Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey
Attention: Parents and Carers of students in Year 4 to 6
Student Wellbeing and Engagement 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 School will be taking part in a wellbeing survey.
The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey is part of the Department of Education’s Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy.
The details for the survey are:
When: Monday 6th September to Friday 10th September
Who: Grade 4 to 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 to 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 your childs’ teacher.
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.
Jacinta Doran| Advanced Skills Teacher
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.
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
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
Saxon G, Felix B, Noah B, Vienna D, Nixon A, Angus B, Harper S, Willem S, Christopher W,
Community News
2021 PPS Support Staff
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Allison Maloney |
Bec Beeston |
Maddie Burke |
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