Dear Families,

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of the GSPS Association in making our Election Day fundraiser such a success. A big thanks to everyone involved, including the generous community members who donated baked goods for the cake stall, the parent volunteers who gave their time on the day, and our dedicated student volunteers, Paddy Davies, Sebastian Vogel, and Rose Morrison, as well as past students Sam Davies and Klara Donnelly. Additionally, we are grateful to Cripps Bakery for their donation of bread and to Masterfoods for supplying democracy tomato sauce. Your collective contributions and support have made a significant impact, and I am incredibly proud of our school community for coming together in such a meaningful way.

This Friday, 16 May, marks our Annual Walk to School Day! Walking is a great way to boost overall physical health and provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with your children through conversation. We encourage all families to get involved and join us in walking to school this week. It’s a fun and healthy way to start the day!

We also have an exciting and busy fortnight ahead with Swimming and Water Safety sessions for our Year 3-5 students. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop important water safety skills, but it’s also quite a physically demanding experience. Swimming each day, along with the walk to and from the pool, can be tiring. We appreciate everyone’s support as we ensure the safety and well-being of our students during this valuable learning experience.

Next week, we are excited to welcome back John Maddin and his Marimbas and Wacky Instruments. This is a brilliant experience where all students will get involved and have the chance to play his fun and wacky instruments. It’s always a highlight of the year, and we look forward to seeing the students enjoy this hands-on musical adventure!

Warm Regards,

Michael

A reminder to families that Friday the 6th of June is Statewide Moderation Day and therefore a pupil free day. Monday the 9th is also the Kings Birthday so it is an extra long weekend for families. 

Please contact Lady Gowrie on 6230 6800 if you need care for Friday the 6th. Thank you

Our Term 2 Activities Afternoon will be held on Thursday 5^th June from 1.30-3.00.    If you would like to be involved and have a current Working with Vulnerable People card, here are the list of activities where additional help would be very much appreciated. 

Rivulet Walk with Mr Clifford

Cooking with Mrs Coe

Dolly Peg dolls with Miss Shepherd

Beebots and STEM challenges with Mrs Ellerton

Clay figurines with Mitch and Mrs Johnston

Beading with Helen

Please contact the office, see the individual teacher or Mrs Coe if you would like to be involved.

This Friday (16^th of May) is Walk Safely to School Day, students are encouraged to walk to school on this day as part of National Road Safety Week. 

Walk Safely to School Day is an annual campaign and event which encourages all primary school children, their parents and carers to walk regularly and safely to school.  The day promotes the importance of children and young people being active every day.  Walking to school is a great way to incorporate physical activity into a daily routine to support healthy development.

Our Kinder - 6 classes will be having a very exciting and inspirational time of music making when Jon Madin visits our school on Wednesday 21st May and Thursday 22nd May, for class workshops. Jon is an experienced and engaging classroom music teacher, composer and musical instrument designer, who has worked extensively both in Australia and overseas. The children will play on his marimbas and own hand-made instruments such as musical singing bikes, dingboxes, echocellos, shaker rings. Many will remember Jon’s terrific past visits to GSPS.  

You are all invited to a school community concert with Jon and Prep-6 classes which will take place in the hall on Thursday 22nd May, starting at 2pm. This is a great opportunity for the children to showcase the work they’ve done in their class workshops. We hope you can make it!

Any parents who would be willing to lend a hand to bump in or out on either Wednesday 21st May, 8 am onwards or Thursday 22nd May, 3 pm onwards, please let Christine, Claire or Fran know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Christine Ovens and Claire Farrell

Tuesday June 24th is school photo day. We ask that all students wear their full school uniform and arrive at school on time as photos will taken from 9.00am onward.

Goulburn Street's Launch into Learning will commence again from this Friday the 2nd of May with Mrs Ellerton in the Kinder classroom.

Toast with various spreads will be on offer for all to enjoy again in Term 2. Breakfast Club will run every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8.30-8.50am. 

Sign up and join the Hobart Tigers for the 2025 season. From Auskick to U/8-U/9 boys and U10-U11 Girls, the Hobart Football Club is a great place for you to learn new skills, meet new friends and be apart a welcoming environment.

Training:

Training for U/8-U/9 Boys and U/10-U/11 is at TCA at the Domain from 4pm-5pm on Tuesdays.

Auskick is on 4pm-5pm at TCA at the Domain.

For any questions, please visit us on Facebook.com/HobartJuniorFootballClub/ or email juniors@hobartfc.com.au

See you at the Den!

Aboriginal Education Worker

Bayview Secondary College (Tue, Wed, Thur)

Junior Development Officer

Hobart Football Club