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- Penguin District School Calendar
- Principal's Report
- Communicating Learning with Family Meetings (Parent, Student & Teacher)
- Simple Learning At Home Prompt
- Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week
- Book Week Displays
- Breakfast Club volunteers
- Zac's Flower Boxes
- Year 7 Science
- Hellyer Course Counselling
- School Production Fundraiser
- R U OK DAY
- Youth Sailing Adventure
- NAB AUSKICK
- Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
- School Calendar
For all upcoming events please see the Penguin District School Calendar
Our school motto “Together, we aspire, strive, and achieve” exemplifies the journey of our new school. From its early beginnings as a community vision in 2012 through to the realisation of a new purpose-built school featuring flexible and adaptable spaces conducive to contemporary teaching and learning.
There had been countless hours of consultation and collaboration required to achieve this goal with input from all members of the school and broader school community and ideas and information seeking through multiple school visits to schools from as close by as Romaine Park to as far afield as Canberra!
School Association Chairs Tim Powell, Rodney Jupp, Paul Kenny and Principal’s Chris Nichols, Mat Grining and Angela McAuliffe all playing their part in making this become a reality.
A feature of our new buildings are the increased opportunities for students and staff to collaborate and connect. Teachers are increasingly working together to plan, teach and assess, sharing best practices and resources to improve overall teaching quality for all students. This was evidenced recently by our most promising NAPLAN results in quite some time.
It was a ‘proud parent’ type moment to hear and see our courageous presenters and performers doing their personal best in front of their peers and dignitaries, including The Minister for Education the Honourable Jo Palmer. We were treated to a sneak peek of The Beauty and the Beast – Kiss From a Rose, by a select group from the production team and a cheeky performance from our Vivace Choir who sang Naughty from Matilda the Musical.
Furthermore, hearing other invited guests and family members commenting on what amazing kids we have and what a beautiful learning environment we have to teach and learn in, reinforces that we’re not being biased!
At Penguin District School, we are committed to being at the heart of our community—a place where children, educators, families and community members come together to support and uplift one another.
We look forward to fostering a nurturing environment through meaningful relationships and collaborative efforts. Our goal is to create a space where every individual feels connected, valued, and empowered. By building these strong connections, we not only enhance the educational experience, but also strengthen the fabric and future of our community.
Every year the Department for Education, Children and Young People conducts a School Satisfaction Survey to find out what your child(ren)'s school does well and where it may improve. We would be grateful if you completed our online survey about Penguin District School. Your feedback is very important to help us inform our school-planning and decision-making. The link to the survey and information will be available through Seesaw, Schoolzine and text and is accessible through the link in the information below.
Families Satisfaction Survey 2024 – Invitation
Penguin District School
The 2024 School Satisfaction Surveys are coming!
Every year the Department for Education, Children and Young People conducts a School Satisfaction Survey to find out what your child(ren)'s school does well and where it may improve.
We would be grateful if you completed our online survey about Penguin District School. Your feedback is very important to help us inform our school-planning and decision-making.
The survey is open until Friday 20 September 2024 and should take about 5 minutes to complete.
Each family should nominate one person to fill in this survey for their child(ren).
Take the online survey by clicking this Link, or pasting it in your browser: https://nam.dcv.ms/CglnfD90p1
The survey is carried out on a secure website and all responses are anonymous and confidential.
All families in this school received the same survey link and no identifying information is collected. A summary of the survey results will be provided to schools. Responses from individuals or small groups will NOT be disclosed to any Department for Education, Children and Young People staff.
Please contact your school if you require any assistance.
Yours in partnership.
Matthew Perry
Primary Communicating Learning with Family Meetings will be held in Week 9, starting on
Tuesday 17 September, 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.
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 17 September 3:15 pm – 4: 30 pm
Wednesday 18 September 3:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday 19 September 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Please note that 5A Mudford meetings will be scheduled at a later date to be confirmed.
Please use this link below to make an appointment.
https://penguinds.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/40
For more information on how to book, please see the attached booking guide.
We are thrilled to celebrate our wonderful TAs this week. The compassion, dedication, empathy and commitment they share with the students in our school is so valuable.
Here is a snippet of our wonderful TA Erin, receiving handmade flowers with words of gratitude from the students she works with.
If you bump into a TA during your time in and around our school, share your gratitude with them. Positives are what makes the world go round.
Meet some of our dedicated Breakfast Club volunteers! Therese and Judy join us most Tuesday mornings to help coordinate cheese toasties and fruit for our entire school campus. Judy, who volunteers through community connections with the Penguin Uniting Church, graciously takes time out of her day to lend a hand. Therese, a volunteer from the Penguin Catholic Church, also generously takes time away from her daily errands to support us. We are incredibly grateful for their warm smiles and unwavering commitment each week!
As part of our flexible learning program, grade 6 student, Zac, has been busy making wooden flower boxes and selling them for $10. All money raised goes back into the school’s flexible learning budget to support other projects throughout the year. Well done Zac on creating such beautiful items.
Our introduction to the Chemistry unit in Year 7 has seen the students exploring the safety in the lab and learning the names and functions of the laboratory equipment.
On Wednesday, 7B created Oobleck and explored the physical characteristics of this interesting substance. As well as a manageable mess, we created some fun memories in the lab!
The Hellyer Course Counselling evening provides an important opportunity for students who are considering or intending on enrolling at Hellyer College in 2025 to start their enrolment process.
Hellyer College staff members will be on-site at Penguin District School to meet with families to discuss subject selections and what college could look like for each student.
We must stress the importance of still attending this evening even if students are hoping to secure an apprenticeship later in the year or are still considering other schools.
Where: Penguin District School – Year 10 Space
What: Hellyer College Course Counselling
When: Monday September 16 (3-6pm)
Bookings are required using the following link to select a person and time – https://penguinds.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/39
If you have any questions or would like to discuss transition options for 2025, please contact Mr Jade Hughes at school on 64342222 or jade.hughes@decyp.tas.gov.au
Student board will be offering cupcakes for $2. Please purchase cupcakes prior to this day through the QKR app. Qkr app orders for the cupcakes will close next Tuesday 10th September.
Get ready to kick off some serious fun this September! Join AFL's NAB AFL Auskick and NAB AFL Superkick holiday programs. Their two-day programs are led by AFL staff, who deliver structured sessions filled with activities for your child to have a blast and boost their skills. PLUS, all Tasmania holiday program participants receive a FREE TAS DEVILS tote bag and football. Learn more about our holiday programs near you.
Register via this link - https://play.afl/club-finder-map?formats=AFL_9S&orgId=525a1350-3988-4c9a-9ec8-7038dbee3ac9
