On the 11th hour of the 11 day of the 11 month staff and students paid tribute to our Defence Force Personal both serving and past, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

A rhododendron was also planted in honour of an ex student Cameron Baird who gave his life serving his country. 

Explore Sea Country

Tasmanian Aboriginal people have always had and continue to have a strong cultural relationship with plants, collected both in and out of the rich waters around the coasts of Lutruwita / Tasmania. Plants in and around Sea Country are important to Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

On Monday, Havenview Primary visited Sisters Beach to explore the beach. When we arrived at Sisters Beach, we read out our Acknowledgement of Country. We explored the beach, looking at the plants and identifying what we could see and if they have a use for the Aboriginal people. Plants were used for the following purposes.

• FOODS 
• MEDICINE
• TOOLBOX for building and tools

Many students found cuttle fish, seaweed and interesting shells and was curious about the purpose of these items for the Aboriginal people.

Thank you, Christina Schleich and Charna, for supporting us with this excursion, despite the weather everyone had a great time, and the excursion has sparked our inquiring minds.

Prep/1 Sea Country highlights

The feel of the sand on my hands- Dakoda

Finding and collecting rocks- Benson & Ayla

The rain- Winter

Walking with Mr Murfet on the beach- Bailey

The dead animal on the beach- Dylan

It was my first time to Sisters Beach- Chad

Finding Cuttlefish- Nymeria

Going on the bus- Eli & Milan

Finding the Pigface plant- Tex

Looking for treasure in the sand- Dominic

Walking along the beach- Billy

Climbing on the grass banks- Noah

Chatting to our 4/5 Buddies on the bus- Meika

Drawing on the sand- Dandan

When Mrs Gleeson put seaweed on her head- Dayne

Finding a special rock- Grayson

Making quicksand with sand and water- Ollie

Watching the waves- Maddie

Exploring new places- Sofia

Searching for the Native plants- Mrs Gleeson

Prep/1 Talking Hub

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/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. 

Cyber Security Awareness

Being online allows your family to learn, socialise and have fun. But it can be challenging to ensure you are all safe.

This Cyber Security Awareness Month (October), learn how to improve your digital awareness, identify scams and protect your family when online.

The Cybermarvel website is full of useful resources for parents and carers, including:

• free webinars on digital technologies and mental health
• videos on how to keep your child safe online
• podcast episodes on talking with your child about online safety
• device management tips
• plus plenty more!

This week, students from Grades 1 – 6 participated in the Think You Know Program with Senior Constable Kellie Little were she discussed all aspects of online safety.

Parents and carers play an important role in supporting their child’s online safety by understanding these risks and learning important tips and tricks to help reduce them.

Each Newsletter until the end of Term we will share a frequently asked question fact sheet.

Making every school day count

Welcome back to the last term of the school year! We’re excited for what’s in store, including Fire Education, EMUsicians concert, Explore Sea Country excursion, 3/4 Sports Expo, K-2 Water Awareness, Transition Days, End of Year Assemblies and much more.

This final stretch of the school year can sometimes be challenging to get your kids to school. But being at school is the best place for our kids, and it’s important we make every school day count.

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.

Here are some tips to help:

• Create a routine.
• Give yourself enough time in the morning.
• Be on time, every day. Monday to Friday.
• Schedule appointments and trips outside of school hours.
• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Set some technology boundaries.

If your child is well enough to attend school, they should be at school. Every day, Monday to Friday.

Data tells us that the better a child’s attendance rate, the better off they’ll be. Their future will be filled with more opportunities…. which is what every parent and carer wants for their child.

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.

Again, please talk to us about your situation if you’re having trouble getting your child to school every day.

Working Together - Free education and care in 2023

Would you like your child to have the opportunity to make friends, play, learn and build confidence?

Working Together:

• Is free
• Offers 2 – 3 days of early learning per week for children
• Is available to children in their year before Kindergarten
• Provides support to families to participate in the program
• Is delivered through Tasmanian Early Childhood Education and Care services (sometimes known as childcare centres) in the following locations:
  • North West – Burnie, Ulverstone and Devonport
  • North – Launceston
  • South - Brighton, Southern Midlands (Bagdad), Glenorchy and Kingborough

How can I take part?

Registrations are now open for 2023, with limited places available.

Learn more about Working Together and the eligibility criteria for children’s access at https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/working-together/ or contact us on:

• Email: wt@decyp.tas.gov.au
• North West: 0436 922 145
• North: 0436 930 963
• South: 0436 922 146

Survey for Families: Out-of-Area Enrolments

The Department for Education, Children and Young People is reviewing the procedure for out-of-area enrolments at Tasmanian Government schools. We are interested to learn more about your perspectives on the benefits of attending your local government school, and the reasons families seek enrolment at a school outside their local intake area. You are invited to have your say using an online survey at https://forms.office.com/r/CX6hgsUvcX.

Student Assistance Scheme 2023 forms are now available, for eligible families that have not previously applied.

The eligibility criteria means that if a parent holds a current Centrelink Health Care Card, Pension Concession Card or Department of Veterans' Affairs Concession Card they are eligible to apply for STAS.

Families can apply online on the Department's web page at www.decyp.tas.gov.au. Please note: parents/carers cannot apply again online if they have received STAS in 2022. If a parent/carer is wanting to add a newly enrolling students to their STAS file( i.e.,a kinder student) they simply need to email their name and the student's full name, date of birth, grade and the school they'll be attending in 2023 to stas@decyp.tas.gov.au.

If preferred hard copies are available at the school office.

Completed hard copy applications forms can be returned to the Department by post or scanned and emailed to stas@decyp.tas.gov.au. Office staff can assist with this  method if need be. Please ensure that forms are signed and dated before submitting.

Auditions for 2023 EMUs 

Any children in grades 3,4,5 or 6 in 2023 are eligible.

Where: Cooee Memorial Hall 

Date: Monday 12  December 

Time: 8:15am - 12:00pm

Audition will include:

• A demonstration of an instrument by the student auditioning ( if possible ) Please bring along your instrument and music to the audition. Drums and piano will be provided at the audition
• Demonstrate reading of music ( if possible )
• Ear test ( pitch - singing, rhythm- clapping )

Please note: guitarists and drummers need to have some experience to be considered for the program.

EMUsicians

Email janet.matic@education.tas.gov.au

Ph: 0418 127 873

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                                                                                           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