Term 4 Week 10 - 17 December 2021

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From the Principal…..

Newsletter – Term 4 Week 10

Dear Families, Students and Friends

Merry Christmas to all our PPS families and community members for a wonderful festive season. Best wishes for a Christmas filled with fun, family and laughter and for a New Year’s celebration which is all about happiness and celebration. We look forward to seeing all PPS families back in February after the summer break. Have fun and stay safe everyone.

Reporting to Parents and Attendance

During the past few weeks, I have enjoyed the pleasure of reading the school reports for every child. What strikes me clearly in reading these is the very close connection between high attendance and high gain in learning outcomes. I’ve been very proud to read about the high-level qualities displayed by so many of our students – grit, determination, perseverance, growth mindset and resilience to name but a few. It is these qualities, and not solely academic ability, which determines success and what is achieved; both at school and in later life. Congratulations to our students on excellent achievements in terms of gains in learning outcomes. Achievement at C standard or above means the student has demonstrated satisfactory achievement at the rigorous standard expected for their grade level. This significant achievement standard is the same in all schools across Australia and students reaching this level should be congratulated for very pleasing standards.

Staffing Update

At the time of writing this message our staffing details are yet to be finalised. Covid and border closures and restrictions continue to make staffing difficult. The following information has been finalised:

Further Staffing Details

I am pleased to announce Tina Todman will continue as SBM in Term 1, while Megan Cherry has been appointed as Admin Clerk for Terms 1 and 2 in 2022.

We welcome Kathy Lockwood to the Education Support Specialist role. Kathy will be working mostly in our Prep classes and will be assisting during key learning times before morning play. Congratulations to Kathy on her new role.

I am very pleased to announce Jacinta Doran has been appointed as our Assistant Principal for next year. Jacinta brings many skills and has already made a great start at PPS this year. We look forward to her continued contributions. Next year we will welcome Mel Biffin as AST and literacy support teacher. Mel also comes to us from Longford Primary and brings many years of expertise in schools and in leading literacy innovation.

Congratulations to Grade 6 Leavers

Last week our Grade 6 Leavers Assembly was held on Tuesday. Thanks to careful planning, the assembly ran like clockwork, with video vignettes of students and their highlights, goals and a few playful moments. Many thanks to Jodie Whyman for her expertise in co-ordinating this important event and congratulations to all our Grade 6 Leavers on the exemplary way they managed themselves during this significant event in the yearly calendar. Very special congratulations to our award recipients. A full list of awards and recipients is included here:

Certificates of Merit presented at this week’s assembly:

Values Criteria

Creativity - Inquiring and finding innovative and effective ways to achieve goals
Aspiration – A culture of high expectations and high achievement
Respect – Respecting ourselves, others, our past and our environment
Courage – Accepting challenges and embracing opportunities
Growth – Improving by always learning and finding better ways to do things

Fun and Celebration this Week

This year we have trialled a different way to celebrate the end of the year of learning, fun and getting along together with our Fun Day. This format was planned to avoid Covid restrictions and the additional demands which accompany events outside school context. All reports from students are that the format ticked many of the boxes for fun, celebration and excitement. Many thanks to parents and family members who were able to drop in and enjoy a few minutes with us on Tuesday. In respect to other school communities, this message has been modified. We send our sincere thoughts to the Hillcrest Primary School Community.

CCTV and Summer Fun

Our CCTV cameras now provide a level of security we have not enjoyed before. Our school grounds and facilities are still available for use and enjoyment by members of our school community and the wider Perth community during times which are outside school hours. Only RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE play and use is allowed. Please call the Police if you witness unacceptable behaviours on our grounds during the holiday period.

Fundraising for the Tassie Devils

Covid Update

With Tasmania’s border now open to travellers from other States, the Department is planning for any possible changes which might happen ready for the beginning of the 2022 school year in February.

While vaccinations remain a key measure to keep ourselves and everyone else safe, other Covid measure will still be important as we move forward. As previously advised, these include:

• Washing and sanitising hands regularly
• Physical distancing – stay 1.5 m apart
• Cough and sneeze into your elbow
• Stay at home if you are unwell
• Seek a Covid test for cold and flu symptoms

The following information is provided for parents by the Department of Education.

Farewells

This week we list only farewells as our new families will be included in our first newsletter of 2022.

Farewell to our Grade 6 Leavers:

Farewell also to the following students who will be moving to other schools and/or locations:

This week brings to a close the family connections of many of our school families. Best wishes and farewell to the following families who end their association with us this week. We wish you a wonderful future filled with success:

Wishing all our PPS families a Festive Season and summer filled with love, laughter and fun. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing everyone back for another great year in 2022.

Lee Craw
Principal

School Association Update

You will have noticed that the School Association has been very busy raising funds this year. We would like to thank all of our amazing volunteers who have joined the recently developed Fundraising Committee. As many hands make light work and everyone have some great new fundraising ideas.

Thank you to our school community for participating in and donating time and money towards our fundraisers. Thank you to all our wider community members and organisations who have donated products and supplies for our fundraisers.

We are proud to announce that in 2021 the School Association have donated considerable funds towards the grade 5/6 camp and towards the upcoming redevelopment of the Kinder storage and outdoor area. Works will begin on this area during the summer holidays.

Our Mega Christmas Raffle has been drawn and won. Congratulations to all the winners. The money raised from this is $3102.69.

Sarah Bowers
School Association Chairperson

Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) 2022

Families that have been in receipt of STAS will receive correspondence from the Department regarding STAS for 2022. You do not need to reapply. If you have a child enrolling in Kindergarten, please have them added. Contact for STAS is 1800 827 055 or email stas@education.tas.gov.au STAS application forms are available from the school office for the new enrolments or families whose circumstances have changed and wish to apply for 2022. To be eligible the parent/carer must have a current:

• Services Australia Centrelink Health Care Card
• Services Australia Centrelink Low Income Health Card
• Services Australia Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or
• Department of Veteran Affairs Pension Concession Card

If you require any further information, please contact the Perth Primary School office on 63 982 302 or perth.primary@education.tas.gov.au .

Kindergarten Enrolment 2021

Kindergarten enrolments are now being accepted for 2022. Please refer to the link below for information:

Launching into Learning

2022

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School Banking Update from Commonwealth Bank

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2021 PPS Support Staff

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