Term 1 Week 6 - 16 March 2022
Newsletter Articles
- Calendar of Key Events
- From the Principal
- Launching in Learning – Term 1
- School Association
- Brixhibition 2022
- Passenger Conduct Code for School Bus Services
- Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) 2022
- Term Dates 2022
- Perth Primary School Student Attendance Data
- Canteen News
- Before School Care Hours
- School Banking
- Community News
Calendar of Key Events
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22 March 2022 |
NMPSSA Athletic Carnival |
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23 March 2022 |
Canteen open |
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23 March 2022 |
HASS 2-3W Walking Excursion |
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28 March 2022 |
Brixhibition 2022 |
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29 March 2022 |
School AGM |
From the Principal
Newsletter – Term 1 Week 6
Dear Families, Students and Friends
Face masks no longer required outdoors on school site
Visitors are no longer required to wear face masks outdoors on site. Please note staff, students and visitors aged 12+ years are still required to wear face masks while indoors on site and practise COVID-safe behaviours such as handwashing and physical distancing.
Hay fever/Asthma and other conditions
Hay fever and some other respiratory conditions that occur from time-to-time may produce symptoms similar to COVID-19. Anyone with hay fever symptoms is advised to stay home and get tested. A student or staff member experiencing intermittent hay fever (or another condition, such as asthma) conduct a RAT.
If the RAT is negative and symptoms continue, Public Health advice is to conduct a second RAT 24 hours later or seek a PCR test. If the second RAT or PCR test is negative, this is sufficient evidence to enable a student to return to school, or a staff member to return to work, so long as they feel well.
If symptoms change or increase in severity, a student or staff member may need to see their treating medical practitioner for review.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)
Families can request additional RAT’s should they need them. Please contact the school office. If you are displaying COVID-19 symptoms you cannot enter the school site to collect. You will be required to contact Public Health and make other arrangements.
How to use a Rapid Antigen test video
Public Health has developed a video on how to use a rapid antigen test to support families.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seBnw_Cqmqg
School Leadership Presentation
On Tuesday 8 March our 2022 Leaders were presented with their badges in a small outdoor ceremony attended by our Grade 5/6 Students. I spoke to the students about the qualities of a leader and shared the quote by John Quincy Adams “If your actions inspire to dream more, learn more, do more and become more then you are a leader”. I look forward to watching our student leadership team develop and share their opinions and ideas.
Congratulations to:
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Student Cabinet |
Laila, Morgan, Sienna, Lachlan and McKenzie |
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Student Parliament |
Sonny D, Harper B, Theo R, Ruby C, Ebony B, Mabel, Liam H, Phoenix, Carson, Albie, Evie B, Erin, Emerson, Ruby H and Stella |
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Correspondence Manager |
Evan |
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House Captain |
Bramich- Alana and Trae, Hirst- Logan and Spencer, Lyons- Bree and Jaxan |
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Vice House Captains |
Bramich- Jake and George, Hirst- Scarlet M and Zack, Lyons- Payton and Shawn |
Grade 3 to 6 Primary Athletics Carnival
It was impressive to watch the Grade 3 to 6 students compete in their Athletics Carnival on Thursday. All students demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and were respectful to their peers and staff. Although the carnival looked a little different without spectators our students cheered each other on no matter the place.
Thank you to Mrs Fleming for her organisation ensuring everything ran smoothly. Due to a large number of absences our Northern Midlands team has been selected from carnival results and timed trials.
At the completion of the carnival we have in third place Bramich, in second place Hirst and in first place Lyons. Congratulations to all teams.
Grade 5/6 Key Words Scavenger Hunt
On Wednesday morning our Grade 5/6 classes participated in a scavenger hunt that connected summarising, finding key words and an amazing race. Forty-seven texts were placed around the playground and teams of students had to quickly scan texts to find key words that fit their list. For forty minutes every student was engaged in reading and fine tuning their reading skills. Congratulations to the three teams who completed the task in 40 minutes with a score of 47/47 and thank you to our teachers for utilising outdoor learning in an engaging way. Well done Zack and Sienna, Logan and Trae and Payton and Adi.
New Signage
Commencing on the 21 March new electronic speed limit signs will be installed in Fairtlough Street. Work to remove existing signs and replacement of the new signs will be completed between 7am and 5pm but will cease during drop off and pick up times.
Vandalism
We love when our students and families utilise our school grounds after school and on weekends. Unfortunately, we have encountered several acts of vandalism and damage after hours. If you are utilising our grounds and notice any damages, please ring the police so that a quick resolution can occur.
School Office Reminders
- Student validations forms are due back ASAP.
- No assemblies indoors for the remainder of Term 1.
- How to order from the Qkr app for Uniform and Canteen orders.
- Our library is seeking donations of VCR (video cases). It does not matter if it has the video or cassette, it is the case we are after. Please drop off donations to the library before school.
Thank You
On Monday 21 March Mrs Abbi Dean will rejoin our team as Acting Principal for the remainder of Term 1 and Term 2. We look forward to welcoming Mrs Dean back to our school. I would like to take the time to thank all our staff, families and students who have supported me while I have been Acting Principal. I look forward to continuing to work with you all in my role of Assistant Principal.
Jacinta Doran
A/Principal
School Association
Reminder School Association AGM is on the 29 March 2022. Please return your parent nominations forms to the school office before this date.
Brixhibition 2022
Brixhibition is held on Monday 28 March. If your child is wanting to enter, please complete the consent form in the link below and bring it along with your child’s entry.
Passenger Conduct Code for School Bus Services
https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/public_transport/student_travel/passenger_code_of_conduct_for_school_bus_services
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 email perth.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Term Dates 2022
2022
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Term 1 |
Wednesday 9th February to Wednesday 13th April |
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Term 2 |
Monday 2nd May to Friday 8th July |
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Term 3 |
Tuesday 26th July to Friday 30th September |
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Term 4 |
Monday 17th October to Wednesday 21st December |
Perth Primary School Student Attendance Data
Canteen News
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 ($4 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
School Banking
Even though the CommBank School Banking program will not be returning to your school in 2022, you can continue to make deposits into your child’s Youthsaver account through online transfers or at any CommBank branch. If you need further information, please phone 132 221 or visit your local CommBank branch.
https://www.commbank.com.au/banking/school-banking.html
Community News
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2022 PPS Support Staff
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Bec Beeston |
Mel de Clouet |
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Maddi Bourke |
Cindy Calvert |
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