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As we hit the half-way point of Term 2, the weather has definitely taken a turn. We shouldn’t complain as we have had a lengthy run of amazing weather.  With the colder weather comes the need for us to all rug up well.  As a Tasmanian Government School we must have a uniform policy which is set by the School Association. We appreciate that there have been a range of challenges with our transition to our new uniform supplier.  We will continue to work with families to keep students warm and in as much uniform as possible.  Many items can be purchased from local retailers - for example long sleave navy blue under-shirts and long pants.  Once again thanks to our AMAZING school community, which has helped each other in getting 2nd hand uniform items.  Please be assured that Mr Perry is continuing to work closely with our uniform supplier to ensure the shortest possible wait for back order items.  If you haven’t yet created yourself a ‘School Locker’ account lease do this.  Remember you can have your online order items delivered to the school for free. The policy is reviewed annually by the School Association, if you have suggestions or wish to come to a meeting as an observer, please contact the school office.

Over the last few weeks, we have welcomed more new students to our growing school, we also welcomed a new furry friend – Wally the Wallaby.  Wally decided to come into the admin area on Friday morning.  Thankfully Mr Beard was on hand to help him on his way – he even used the children’s crossing when leaving via Ironcliff Road!  Speaking of roads and car parks – a friendly reminder for all in our school community to continue to be driving safely and slowly in and around our school – particularly as the roads become wet.

Communicating with Families - Primary Students

As listed below in this newsletter, the Prep to 6 Communicating With Families meeting bookings are now open.  This is an important opportunity to meeting with your child's teacher and discuss their learning.

Moderation Day - student free

Don't forget that this coming Friday our teaching staff will be on-site working with other schools to moderate student learning.  This is a valuable, state-mandated professional activity.  

Congratulations to Xander and Davis who recognised as our most recent Aussie of the Month recipients. 

Dear Families

Communicating Learning with Family Meetings (Parent, Student & Teacher)

Primary Communicating Learning with Family Meetings will be held in Week 7, starting on
Tuesday 11 June, for students in Kinder to Year 6.

We encourage all families to attend these meetings with their child, as they will give you an opportunity to discuss how your child is progressing with their learning.

Evidence of Learning samples will go home with your child on Thursday 6 June. These samples will give you an insight into how your child is tracking in the learning areas of English and Mathematics.

What you can expect on this evening:

• 10 minutes to meet with your child’s teacher
• Time to discuss any wellbeing/academic concerns

If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher, you can do so on:

Tuesday 11 June         3:00 pm – 4: 30 pm
Wednesday 12 June   3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday 13 June       3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Please use this link below to make an appointment. 

https://penguinds.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/35

For more information on how to book, please see the attached booking guide.

Yours in partnership,
Matt Perry
Principal

Congratulations to Darcy, Davis and Rylan from 3/4E who have created this PowerPoint about our focus value “Growth.”

Students from the Year 5 classrooms combined to work on a design challenge. They were asked to research, design, and make a paddle pop stick catapult to fire a ping pong ball the greatest distance. It was fantastic to see our students engage with problem solving, develop practical solutions to design problems and successfully complete the challenge. The winning group managed to fire the ping pong ball an incredible 6.60 metres.

As part of our ‘Making and transforming the Australian nation’ unit, Grade 9 students hunted for gold. Students were able to learn about the gold rush through purchasing a gold rush license, hunting for gold and selling it at the best price. They encountered corrupt police, aggressive bush rangers and gold that was difficult to find.