What talented Students we have here at Havenview P.S, as you can see by all the amazing art work displayed for our Art Exhibition.

Congratulations to Ryan from Kinder for winning a prize in the Youth TASART Exhibition in the Kinder - 2 category.

Fantastic effort Ryan. 

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

Havenview Primary, along with all other Tasmanian Government schools, is committed to providing your child with a learning environment that supports them to be the best they can be. We work hard to provide safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where your child can engage positively with their learning.

To strengthen the way that schools prevent and respond to bullying, a new Policy and Procedure will be in place in Term one, 2023. The new Policy is known as the Student Behaviour Management policy. It replaces the existing Respectful Student Behaviour Policy.

The important change between the old policy and the new policy is that now all schools will have the same minimum standards for preventing and responding to bullying. The new policy also has a clear definition of what bullying is and sets clear expectations for how we support students impacted by bullying.  

These changes mean that the way Havenview Primary prevents and responds to bullying will meet the same standards as all other Tasmanian Government Schools. Some schools may incorporate different programs or measures to respond to bullying, but all will have the same foundation.  

For more information, see the Staying Safe in Tasmanian Government Schools parent fact sheet at https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/parent-fact-sheets/staying-safe/

You can also talk to your child’s teacher, or Duncan Murfet to find out more.

Burnie Works

And that’s a wrap! Burnie City Youth Council 2022

The Burnie City Youth Council held its final meeting this morning which was followed by an end of year excursion.

Burnie City Council Deputy Mayor Giovanna Simpson is the Council’s representative for the Youth Council and said “Today is an opportunity for Youth Councillor’s to celebrate their achievements together. It has been wonderful working with such an inspirational group, I am so proud of the work these amazing young people have done this year. I would especially like to thank Youth Mayor Abbey Granger and Deputy Youth Mayor Taleah Smith for running the meetings so well.”

The Burnie Youth Council is a Special Committee of the Burnie City Council and is coordinated by Burnie Works. 27 Youth Councillors were appointed to the 2022 Youth Council.

Being a Youth Councillor provides young people with the opportunity to learn about how Local Government works, develop leadership skills, learn more about their local community and participate in a range of community projects.

Each year four students from each high school and two students from each primary school are nominated by their school to become a youth councillor. These representatives are then asked to nominate for the positions of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Junior Deputy Mayor.

Nominations have just opened for the 2023 Burnie City Youth Council. Young people are encouraged to speak with their teachers to find out how to nominate.

Burnie Works would like to thank this year’s Youth Council for all their work and ideas. It has been wonderful to watch you all grow and learn, make new friendships and contribute to the Burnie community.

The Youth Council have been working together on a message for their fellow students which they completed this morning, check it out

Burnie Works

"Thank you again to our incredible Youth Councillors and to Burnie Works for the incredible job they continue to do to support this program for our young community leaders!"

Giovanna Simpson

Congratulations to Zeppelin and Emily for being representatives for Havenview P.S at the Burnie Council for 2022, what a wonderful experience.

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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