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- Principals Report
- Important Dates
- Kookaburra Reading Awards Recipients
- Above and Beyond
- News from grades 4-5
- 5-6 & 1-2 Buddies excursion to Wings Wildlife Park
- Time with Charna
- Sports News
- AFL Next Gen
- HPS Parents Group
- Covid-19 update
- Give Way
- Parklands High School production
- Souper Tuesday
- Australian Childhood Anxiety Treatment Study
- Launching into Learning
- News from Nurse Lyndsay
- Eyecare
- Paediatric Health
- Hearing
- Every school day counts.
- School Survey Information
- Virtual Learning Centre
- Community News
The end of Term 3 is quickly approaching, and we have a busy 2 weeks ahead.
- Swimming and Water Safety Program for Grades 3 to 6,
- North- West Primary School Athletics Carnivals for selected students from Grades 3 to 6.
- Two Public Holidays
- End of Term Assembly
I really enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with the Parent Group on Tuesday and I thank them for their feedback regarding our school communication. From this week and during Term 4 we will be trialling publishing an Upcoming Events flyer that will be sent with students each fortnight to ensure Parents are aware of the events that are coming up.
Staff have worked on developing and refining a Behaviour Support Process flow chart to improve consistency in how we support students as needed. I am pleased to be able to share the “finalised” flow chart with this newsletter, Parents are most welcome to contact me if they have any questions or feedback.
Reminder Parent Satisfaction Survey closes on September 23 please follow this link to complete the survey we ask all parents to please fill out the survey to ensure we are hearing all voices and working with you to provide the best education for your child we can.
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Duncan Murfet
Principal
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Tuesdays |
HPS Parents Group Meeting 9:00 - 10:30 |
| Wednesday 14 September | Parklands High School Musical for Grades 4-5 & 5-6 |
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Monday 19 September - Thursday 29 September |
Grades 3 - 6 Swimming and Water Awareness Program |
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Tuesday 20 September |
NWPSSA Athletic Carnival 3-4 |
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Wednesday 21 September |
NWPSSA Athletic Carnival 5-6 |
| Thursday 22 September |
National Day of Mourning Public Holiday |
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Wednesday 28 September |
Whole School Assembly from 1:30 |
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Friday 30 September |
Burnie Show Day (Public Holiday) |
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3 - 13 October |
School Holidays |
On Tuesday 6 September, Grade 5-6 and their buddy class 1-2 went to Wings Wildlife Park, where they spent the morning learning about animals and their habitats with a guided tour from the amazing WWP staff. Students had the opportunity to met and pet a baby Tasmanian Devil and Sugar Glider. Thankyou to the staff of Wings, a great day had by all.
Devon vs Darwin Day & Launceston Exchange
Following the 5/6 Sports Expo earlier this Term, students were selected to try out for the Darwin Team across multiple sports including Netball, Soccer, Hockey and Football. The try outs took place at different venues on multiple days, the students who represented our school did an amazing job and they should be proud of their efforts. Of the students who went to the try outs, 5 of them were selected for Darwin teams across different sports. On Friday 2 September the selected 5 Havenview Primary Students participated in the Devon vs Darwin Day at venues across the North-West. The Darwin Teams were made up of students from schools between Penguin and Table Cape, and Devon Teams were made up of students from different schools between Latrobe and Ulverstone.
The following students represented Darwin in Netball and Hockey:
Piper Coyne - Netball
Zeppelin Barnard – Hockey
Jagger Barnard – Hockey
Georgia Kuys – Hockey
Emily McKenzie – Hockey
The following students have also been selected from this Devon vs Darwin Day to play in the North-West team at the Launceston Exchange later this year against teams from the North and South:
Zeppelin Barnard – Hockey
Jagger Barnard – Hockey
Georgia Kuys – Hockey
Congratulations to all students involved.
Over the last 3 weeks on a Wednesday, the students have had the opportunity to be part of AFL Next Gen, where students took part in activities such as practising ball skills, agility and team work.
Thankyou to Will and Jack from AFL Next Gen for their time and effort, the students enjoyed the experience.
HPS Parents Group would like to invite you to join them for a coffee and chat, with meetings every Tuesday morning 9:00am - 10:30am in the Kookaburra Cafe, all parents and carers are welcome.
Come in and grab a cuppa, meet other parents/carers and learn a little about what we do to help support the school.
New changes to COVID-19 isolation
Public Health has recently changed the mandatory COVID-19 isolation period from seven days to five days.
This means COVID-19 cases can leave isolation, provided they:
- are no longer displaying symptoms on Day 5 of their isolation period, and
- have had no fever for 24 hours prior to Day 5.
People that leave isolation on or after Day 5 must wear a face mask in all settings for Days 5, 6 and 7 – even if they are not displaying symptoms. People are strongly recommended to wear a face mask indoors on Days 8, 9 and 10.
Students under the age of 12 and all primary school students are not required to wear face masks when leaving isolation.
To read more about this change, please visit the Tasmanian Government Coronavirus website.
For any COVID-19 enquiries, please contact the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738, or Department of Education COVID-19 Support Hotline at COVID19support@education.tas.gov.au or on 1800 816 057.
If you need support translating or interpreting this information, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
Unfortunately it has been brought to our attention, that even though there is now a give way sign there has still been drivers not giving way to traffic on Marriott St and O'Grady St when exiting the school carparks. So far we are lucky that they have only been near misses but please pay attention and give way, before we have a more serious outcome.
Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
1 large sweet potato - peeled and diced
1 large onion - sliced
3 carrots - peeled and sliced
1 tbs oil
3 Cups stock
1 clove crushed garlic
1 tsp each cumin and crushed ginger
sprinkle of chili flakes (optional)
Heat oil over medium heat and add onion, cook until soft.
Add cumin, ginger, garlic and chili if desired and stir well.
Add sweet potato and carrot.
Add stock and bring to the boil, once boiling reduce heat and continue to simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Blend before serving, you can add a little water if you prefer a thinner soup.
Vegie Soup
1kg mixed vegetables, roughly chopped.
(For example we used potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, swede, celery, carrot and silverbeet.)
1 tbs olive oil
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic crushed
1L vegetable stock
Fry onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until soft.
Add vegetables and stock and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Blend until smooth and serve.
If you are available on a Tuesday to help out, please see Tmeeka or the front office to discuss.
Poor eyesight can cause learning and behavioural problems, which might be blamed on other things.
This is espeacially true for younger children, who may find it difficult to explain the difficulties they are having with their eyesight.
They may not even be aware they have a problem at all.
The sooner that vision problems are detected, the better the outcome. Conditions such as squint and amblyopia ( lazy eye) can be treated more edffectively if it is picked up early.
What things to look out for
It’s often difficult to tell whether your child has sight problems, which is why regular eye tests are so important. However, there are a number of things to look out for:
- Straining their eyes or tilting their head to see better
- Frequent eye rubbing
- Losing their place while reading, or using a finger to guide their eyes
- Sensitivity to light and/or excessive tearing
- Falling behind in school
- Complaining of headaches or tired eyes
- Consistently sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close
- Avoiding activities which require near vision, such as reading or homework, or distance vision, such as participating in sports or other recreational activities
- Closing one eye to read, watch TV or see better
- Avoiding using a computer or tablet because it "hurts their eyes"
- The presence of a "turn" in the eye or a misdirection of the eyes
- A "white reflex" in photographs. This is similar in appearance to red-eye, except it’s white. It is extremely serious – if you notice it, you should seek medical attention immediately.
If your child does require glasses, you may be eligible for the optical scheme:
Spectacles Assistance Scheme
The Spectacles Assistance Scheme provides financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles to those people who meet the guidelines.
- If eligible, you will be assisted with the cost of specific types of lenses and frames.
- There is a restriction on the frequency of application.
- The assistance is means tested.
- Assistance may not be available to all Health Care Card holders.
To be considered for assistance you must submit
- a completed Spectacles Assistance Scheme application form
- an optometrists script for glasses.
More information
You can contact the Spectacles Assistance Scheme on 1800 232 148.
Children (3 - 12 years)
Paediatric Health
Health queries for children ages 3 to 12 years usually fall into one of four areas:
- nutrition
- sleep
- growth
- developmental/behavioural screening and assessment
More complex health issues requiring specialist care can include:
- asthma allergies
- poor growth
- behavioural problems and developmental delay
- autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorders
- brain conditions such as epilepsy
- complex disabilities
- urinary and faecal incontinence
- problems with muscles or bones
Who we care for
Most children will get good health care from their local child health centre and/or their general practitioner (GP). GPs may refer on to a paediatrician (all paediatricians have training in both child and adolescent health care).
Paediatric clinics for children are located at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital (Burnie) and Mersey Community Hospital (Latrobe).
What to expect at clinic
It is important that children are involved in their own health care from an early age. In our paediatric clinics, children (with the help of their caregivers) will be asked to talk to health professionals directly and to make healthcare decisions that are age-appropriate.
It is recommended that before you go and see the paediatrician/paediatric registrar you consider doing the following:
- Write down the reason for the visit and any concerns your child/family has mentioned
- Make a list of all the questions you want to ask at the appointment
- If possible, write down a list of all medications and complementary therapies.
The staff at the paediatric clinic will then work closely with your child’s general practitioner and allied health services to care for your child as they grow.
The children’s health care team begins with
| The child (you) and family/caregivers |
You and your caregivers are important members of your health care team, you look after yourself and your condition every day. You can tell us about your health and how your condition affects your everyday life. We will include you in decisions about your health. |
| General practitioner (GP) | Your GP takes care of your general health needs within the community. They often provide initial assessment and can refer to a paediatrician if more specialised care is required. Your GP can provide care in between more specialist appointments and assist with prescriptions and community care plans/action plans for your family or school. They will receive updates from other professionals. |
| Paediatric registrar | The paediatric registrar is a doctor training to become a specialist such as a paediatrician. Once they have met with you they report back to the paediatrician or relevant specialist. |
| Paediatrician |
The paediatrician is a key member of your health care team, they provide specialist medical care and look at your health holistically. Your paediatrician often takes the lead in providing a diagnosis or organises referrals for tests or specialist input. They look after your holistic care needs and receive updates from other members of your health care team. |
| Specialist nurse/ clinical coordinator | For children with complex health problems, the specialist nurse is your main contact point. They will help you to organise your care and assist with communication between team members. You can talk to them if you have questions or concerns. Depending on your needs, the nurse may provide education and support, giving you the information you need to care for your condition. |
| Nurse practitioner (NP) | A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with the experience, expertise and authority to diagnose and treat people of all ages with a variety of acute or chronic health conditions. Nurse practitioners have completed additional university study at Master’s degree level and are the most senior and independent clinical nurses in our health care system. |
Depending on individual needs the following health professionals may also provide care
| Dietitian | The dietitian will assist in the assessment and management of your nutritional needs related to your condition. They will talk to you about your diet and make recommendations to support your health and growth. |
| Physiotherapist | Physiotherapists are experts in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment. They can help with motor skills (such as walking), joint problems, pain and fatigue. |
| Speech pathologist | Speech pathologists are experts in speaking, language and communication. They can also help with assessment and therapy around feeding and swallowing. |
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Occupational therapist (OT) |
Occupational therapists help people to participate in activities they find meaningful and daily activities that they need to do. These activities include self-care (such as mealtimes or getting dressed), play, learning, school, work, leisure, hobbies and spending time with friends and family. Occupational therapists assess and assist with movement, thinking, sensory processing and equipment. |
| Social worker | Social workers can provide counselling and teach skills to help you cope with problems linked with your health, relationships or circumstances. They can help you understand your rights and help to advocate for you. |
| Psychologist | A psychologist works with you to understand the impact your condition has on your life and helps you to overcome challenges, change your behaviour and improve your mental health. |
| Mental health clinicians | Mental health professionals can be doctors, nurses, counsellors or other health care staff that help with different aspects of emotional and mental health and wellbeing. |
| Paediatric intensivist |
How to access care for children
A general practitioner referral is required. Your GP can submit the referral by following the directions on the Department of Health, Tasmania's outpatient clinics website.
What are the signs of hearing loss in a child?
A child with hearing loss may:
- Appear inattentive and naughty
- Have diffuculty hearing if there is background noice or locating the source of the sound
- Often make speech errors
- Have delayed language development
- Speak to loudly or softly
- Need to have sentences/instructions repeated or misunderstand what has been said
- Turn up the T.V
- Respond inconsistently
- Not understand soft speech or respond when called from a distance
- Tend to become withdrawn and quite in group situations
Do you need some help navigating the medical system, or a referral for your child/rens?
Nurse Lyndsay is available to help. Please contact the office or you child/rens teacher for a consent form to see Nurse Lyndsey.
Every school day counts
Getting kids to school isn’t always easy. But being at school is the best place for our kids.
If your child is unwell, they need to stay home. But if your child is well enough to attend school, they should be at school. Every day, Monday to Friday.
Reality of missing school
Data shows us that regular school attendance is one of the best things a child can do to set them up for success. But if they don’t attend, things get harder for them.
Let’s do the maths:
- If your child misses even just one day a fortnight, that adds up to 20 days of the school year. That’s the same as missing four whole weeks of school!
- If they miss one day a week, that doubles to eight weeks of school they’ll never get back.
- Over the course of their childhood, that equals two and a half years of vital education they’ll never receive…
We mean it, every school day counts. It all adds up.
Bright futures begin at school
The data also tells us something else: the better a child’s attendance rate, the better off they’ll be. Their future will be filled with more opportunities.
School is where they learn and grow alongside their friends, and where they benefit the most. Going to school not only promotes academic success, but also helps build important social skills, relationships and confidence.
Good attendance habits in primary school lead to good attendance habits in high school. This will help expand your child’s options even further as they grow older.
Watch this video to see the benefits of going to school.
It’s ok if you need help
If you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available. Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you, in whatever way we can.
If you need support translating or interpreting this information, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
The 2022 School Satisfaction Surveys are coming!
Every year the Department of Education conducts School Satisfaction Surveys 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 Havenview Primary School. Your feedback is very important to help us inform our school planning and decision-making.
The survey is open from Monday 29 August 2022 until Friday 23 September 2022 and should take about 5 minutes to complete.
Take the online survey by clicking this link or pasting it in your browser: https://ncv.microsoft.com/RLbloNSqbD
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. with Responses from individuals or small groups will NOT be disclosed to any Department of Education staff.
Please contact your school if you require any assistance.
Thank you for taking the time to fill in this survey.
Regards
Duncan Murfet
Principal
Welcome to Term 3.
A reminder that being at school is the best place for our learners. COVID-safe measures continue to be implemented, so that all students can learn in class safely.
If your child is well enough to attend school, being in the physical school environment is the best place for them.
If your child needs to stay home due to illness, but is well enough to continue learning, they can access the Virtual Learning Centre via Canvas. If your child is unsure of their school username and password to access the VLC, please let us know and we can provide these to you.
For Kindergarten to Year 10 students, the VLC provides access to an online learning program where you will find lessons and activities for your child on various focus areas including Reading and Writing, Number, Science, Physical Activity and Wellbeing.
In Term 3, the VLC will no longer run daily live sessions with a teacher, rather the courses will be self-directed, and your child can complete activities of interest to them for the relevant year level.
[In Years 11 and 12, short term enrolments in Virtual Learning Tasmania courses and access to optional stand-alone VET units of competency will continue. Online tutorials for English and Mathematics will no longer be available.]
You can also access resources and ideas to support learning at home at Learning at home - The Department of Education Tasmania
Whilst we acknowledge that illness may mean students are at home for a short time, we look forward to having all our students in class with us during Term 3.
For more information about the Virtual Learning Centre and changes to program delivery, please visit the Department of Education website.
If you need support translating or interpreting this information, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
The Smith Family’s ‘Learning for Life’ Program
Dear Parent/ Carer,
The Smith Family’s “Learning for Life” Educational support program is continuing to work in partnership with schools in Burnie Community for 2022.
We are reaching out to local families with students attending our partner schools in Burnie:- Romaine Park, Havenview, Montello, Burnie Primary and Parklands High, from Kindy to year 8 who have aspiration for growth in their education pathway.
Each student receives a modest financial support ($450. per child/per year) to assist with school uniforms, shoes, bags, lunch boxes etc. and extracurricular activities right through to year 12 and beyond, plus educational programs throughout the year.
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must hold a concession card or be a low income family, and your child/children attending school fulltime.
Please contact me either via phone or email to avail of this educational opportunity.
Phone or Text- Karina Anderson 0466 850 989
Email- karina.anderson@thesmithfamily.com.au
