Dear Families,

Last week, we unfortunately had to postpone our Cross-Country carnival due to inclement weather. We are pleased to announce that it will now be held on Wednesday, May 22nd. The program will remain the same as previously announced, and we still require parent support on the day. Please inform Mr. Latham of your availability.

Kindergarten enrolments for 2025 are now open. All children born in 2020 are eligible to enrol. While 'in area' enrolments take priority, we offer a great option for families who commute to the city for work and need a school close by. If you or anyone you know would like to enrol in our school, please contact the school office.

On Sunday, June 2nd, the School Association has organized a 'Working Bee' to support general tidying, rubbish removal, and painting around the school. This support from parents and friends will enable the school to focus on additional projects that often get delayed due to the ongoing care and maintenance required for the school grounds and buildings. Please click here to register.  One suggestion, from the School Association, is for groups to come together, such as parents of a soccer team, and to then register as a crew to work together on a particular project. Once the school has the numbers of volunteers, we will finalize the work to be completed. A free sausage sizzle and cold drinks will be provided.

As part of the DECYP process for support and providing feedback to the school, we will, this term, be having an External School Review. All schools are reviewed every 4 years. The purpose of the External School Review is to support schools in raising student achievement and sustaining high performance. The process is intended to strengthen our focus on learning and improve levels of achievement and growth, underpinned by the concept of continuous improvement. As part of the review, the panel will visit our school from Monday, June 3rd to Wednesday, June 5th, and will talk to staff, students, parents, carers, and community members.

Finally, a big congratulations to Maya Hensley, who represented Goulburn Street at the State Athletics Carnival in Launceston last Friday. Well done to Billy Budgeon and Edward Martin, who were also selected to compete but did not attend the event.

Warm Regards,

Michael

Grade 5/6 Brelis and 5/6 Tymms will be attending Parliament House on 2 occasions this Term. 

Thursday 23^rd May – viewing Parliament in session (9.00am – 1.00pm)

Monday 27^th May – tour of the House and role play (11.00am – 2.00pm)

Student will need to wear full school uniform, and bring a packed recess and drink on the Thursday(lunch orders as normal) and lunch on the Monday. Classes will be walking to and from Parliament House.  

Parent help would be greatly appreciated, if you would like to come along on either (or both) of these dates can you please let either Mrs Brelis or Mrs Tymms know. 

Thank you

Mrs Tymms

Congratulations to:

Maya Hensley 3rd 100, 4th 200, 4th 400 - invite to State Champions
Billie Budgeon 5th 100m - invite to  State Champions
Edward Martin  2nd shotput - invite to State Champions

and well done also to:

Ollie Procter 4th vortex
Sebastian Taylor 4th 400, 4th 800
Abi Gorman 4th 400m

Assemblies will be held at 11.45

Wednesday June 19th is school photo day. We ask that all students wear their full school uniform and arrive at school on time as photo's will taken from 9.00am onward.

From Monday 13^th May our school, along with thousands of others across the country, will participate in the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC).  The AEDC is a teacher-completed census (similar to a questionnaire) which provides a comprehensive picture of how children have developed by the time they start their first year of full-time school. Mrs Evans, Mrs Budgeon and Mrs Ellerton will be completing the census for our school. The attached article has further details, or to find out more about the AEDC and how it is being used to help children and families visit: www.aedc.gov.au.

Make each day count

By showing up to school every day, your child will have the best opportunity at a bright future. It gives them every chance to be around friends, learn new things, and find interests.

Good attendance habits can sometimes be hard to stick. Keep trying to create a solid routine, to set your child up for success for the rest of the year.

If you’re looking for tips on how to create better attendance habits, visit the Anything can happen website.

Please always talk to us if you’re having trouble getting your child to school. We’re here to help.

Below are the ways people can get involved and share their feedback.

1. Complete the online survey by 31 May 2024
2. Attend a pop-up stall to have a chat about the project:

• Sunday 12 May, 8.30am - 1pm

Farm Gate Market, Bathurst Street

• Thursday 16 May, 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, Queens Domain

• Tuesday 21 May, 11.30am - 1.30pm

Mathers House, 108-110 Bathurst Street

1. Email your suggestions to coh@hobartcity.com.au
2. Fill out a printed copy of the survey at the City of Hobart Customer Service, 16 Elizabeth Street, Hobart.

Consultation for this project is open from 1 May 2024 until 31 May 2024. Please visit Your Say Hobart for more information.