As we reach the mid-point of Term 2 we have a lot to celebrate! Our staff continue to strive for improvement and build opportunities for student success. Some examples of this have been successful submissions for grants, the beginning of our debating team for 2021, student opportunities to engage with new 3D printer, 5/6 students collaborative teaching opportunity in Numeracy and the continued work of our Student Voice Team to support events across the school.

UTAS Prac Students

I would like to welcome 3 UTAS prac students to our school. These students are completing time in our school as part of their professional learning to become teachers. Daisy Spaulding in 3/4 Nichols, Annie Zagni in 3 Pearce and Jenna Sheppard-Hardwick in 5/6 Johnson. We see this relationship with the University as very positive for our school to support the development of future teachers.

K-2 Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to all the students who braved the weather conditions last Thursday and participated in our Infant Athletics Carnival. The event was full of colour and movement with plenty of smiling active faces. I was also very impressed with the parent turnout who cheered and supported students throughout the event. A big thank you to Mr Bailey who organised and coordinated the event.

Reporting Term 2

All Prep – Year 6 students will receive a written progress report at the end of this Term. There will also be an opportunity for all Kinder to Year 6 families to have a parent/teacher interview in the final week of Term 2. We will again have an online booking system that families can log on to and select an interview time that suits their needs. A letter will be sent home to all families with further details next Monday.

Canteen update

As a school we have been working towards building strong links between our kitchen/garden program and canteen service. These links have allowed us to pursue the highest level of accreditation with the Tasmanian Canteen Association. In the coming weeks we hope to make an application for Platinum level which no school has yet achieved.