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- Principals Report
- Merry Christmas
- Important Dates
- Kookaburra Reading Awards Recipients
- Above and Beyond
- Whole School Awards
- Farewell and Best Wishes to our 2022 Grade 6 Students
- Grade 6 Awards
- It's starting to look a lot like Christmas!!!
- HPS Parents Group
- Parent Group News
- School Association
- Thank you !
- Kind Donation
- sports news
- Working together
- Keeping your family safe online.
- Out of Area Enrolment Survey
- Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) 2023
- New Student Behaviour Management policy
- Community News
Welcome to my last Havenview Primary School Principal’s report for 2022 – and what a fabulous year it has been - with the last 2 weeks certainly reaffirming the amazing work that has and, still is being done by our wonderful students and staff. The recent recognition of our students for their efforts across a huge range of areas reinforces the aspiration, dedication to learning and resilience shown by our students who recognise that failure is the first step in their journey to success. Congratulations one and all for the growth you have demonstrated in 2022 – whether that be academic, social and/or emotional.
The brilliant work of our teachers and teacher assistants often goes unrecognised. But today I would like to celebrate their dedication in ensuring that our students – your children – are exposed to highly effective teaching and learning opportunities. Every day, every moment, these devoted people, whether working individually or collaboratively, invest heavily, in time and energy, sharing their talents and knowledge beyond the scope of their paid duties. Even when faced with adversity they always go ‘above and beyond.’ In 2022, they have:
- Aligned our school values of We Always do our Best; We are positive learners; We are Respectful and Caring; and We act Safely and responsibly with the Department of Education, Community and Young People (DECYP) Values of Courage, Respect, Growth and Aspiration and explicitly these Values and Expectations to our students
- Participated in professional learning about and the Zones of Regulation and facilitated learning from this framework to support the social and emotional learning of our students - earning praise from our inclusive practice coach who surveyed our students and noted all students could identify the Zones and what they mean.
- Developed, implemented, and reviewed our Whole School Agreed Inclusive Practices.
- Developed, revised, and refined our Behaviour Support Processes in collaboration with our School Association and Parent Group
All of these actions (and many others) have had a positive impact on our school climate, and I am pleased to report great improvements in staff and parent satisfaction survey questions around behaviour, as well as a reduction in the number of recorded behavioural incidents.
Teachers have developed our Professional Learning Teams as Collaborative Inquiry Teams and we are starting to see positive results in our student learning outcomes as a direct result of the work of these teams.
A huge thank you to the ever efficient and supportive administration team of Leanne and Deb – no matter the challenge or busyness of the school day, these ladies make every day easier for us all; no job is too big, nor too small – and their smiles, kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated. Our EFA team of Sharon, Jeremy, and Neville work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our staff and students have a clean, safe and welcoming environment in which to work – please know, all you do is noticed, each and every day – thank you.
As for our ever-inspiring students - the introduction of our Above and Beyond Stars clearly evidences your supportive, caring, and helpful natures. Not to mention your kindness – this characteristic is being obvious, as even our Mayor, Teeny Brumby made mention of it at our Year 6 Assembly.
Finally, a thank you to our amazing parents and community. Thank you to every parent for your support and for the opportunity to share in your child’s life journey – it is a privilege and an honour. To the School Association, Parent Group and greater community members who have volunteered and assisted during the year – I express our gratitude for the ways in which you have all helped develop our caring culture at Havenview Primary School.
I look forward to 2023 – and the journey we will take together in creating better futures for us all. Merry Christmas and a truly magical New Year to you all.
Regards
Duncan Murfet Principal
With our Whole School Assembly being held Tuesday 13 December, Havenview P.S 2022 Whole School Awards and Class Awards were presented to the following recipients.
Class Awards
Kinder: Cyris H & Noah F
Prep/1: Ollie H & Maddison S
Grade 1/2: Deacon H & Edie G
Grade 2/3: Alana W & Zylah D
Grade 4/5: Nicholas J & Siobahn O'M
Grade 5/6: Taylor M & Piper C
Whole School Awards
Art Award: Darcey S
Music Award: Tehya K
Sports Award: Zeppelin B
Agriculture Award: Gracie R
Positive Contributions to the Expectations: Elenah R
Pricipals Award: Sierra R
2022 Student Councillors
Zeppelin B
Piper C
Mia R
Elenah R
Nicholas J
Gracie R
Congratulations to our 2022 Grade 6 Award recipients.
Care for Our People & Citizenship Award: Georgia K
Respectful Stutent Award: Emily M
Academic Achievement Award: Cooper H
Contributions or Effort in Science: Blade P
Outstanding Improvement Award: Mia R
Outstanding Participation Award: Zeppelin B
Outstanding Personal Growth & Development: Charlie J
Parklands High School Bursery: Zara B
HoHoHo!!!
Our students have been very busy working hard on fantastic Christmas themed work, a lot of fun was had.
The HPS Parent Group have had a busy year with Easter and Christmas raffles, Mother’s and Father’s day stalls and of course our epic Christmas lunch!
Thank you to everyone who has helped out in any way this year, everything you do is helping support our kids and our beautiful school.
We meet every Tuesday morning during school terms, in the Kookaburra Cafe. We will start up again in week 2 of Term 1, 2023. New faces and little helpers are always welcome.
Thanks,
Tmeeka Henricks
PH: 0419 351 557
We need to say a big thank you to Woolworths Upper Burnie, Diamond Tip Nails Burnie and Anita Dow MP, Labor member for Braddon who all donated vouchers towards our First Prize.
Thank you also goes out to all the members of our school community who donated items towards towards our prizes, your support and generosity is greatly appreciated.
Tmeeka
We would like to sincerely thank The GHD Group and The Smith Family for their extremely generous donation of two bikes, it is greatly appreciated.
Written by Izzy Hardstaff
Term 4 Netball by Izzy Team Havenview Red.
We trained most Thursdays and some Wednesdays, our coaches were Mrs Bugg and Latoya. We would like to thank them both for giving up their time to teach us the skills we need for our games. Saturdays were game day for us, I loved playing in a great team but I didn't like when we got soaked by the rain and the early starts.
Congratulations
Well done to Madeline, Gracie R and Darcey for being selected for the under 11 North West representative side.
We wish you all well for this amazing experience.
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!
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.
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
