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How fantastic it was to see the smiling faces of students and staff on their return to school – all full of stories of their holiday activities and in excitement for what 2023 may bring. With all the preparations for school – sorting uniforms, books, school bags and lunch boxes, as well as re-establishing school day routines, it is not surprising that many parents take a deep breath and maybe even a sigh of relief once the kids are finally in the doors of the school. Thank you to all our parents and carers for helping us in making such a smooth and truly fabulous start to 2023 and for entrusting us with the care and education of your child or children again, or for our Kinder children – the very first time.
The Department for Education, Children and Young People have four values: Aspiration, Respect, Growth and Courage. Teachers have been unpacking, with students, these values along with Havenview Primary School’s Expectations of:
- We always do our best
- We are positive learners
- We are respectful and caring
- We act safely and responsibly
We encourage our parents and carers to discuss these with their children also. Perhaps you could ask them how they showed respect at school today or what they do at school to be a positive learner.
On Monday the 6 February our staff worked with the inspirational Amanda Bartram, from South Australia, on encouraging children to develop a love of writing through implementing and embedding the Book Making approach (Early Years) and Writer’s Notebook & Writer’s Workshop in our school – which are internationally recognised approaches to teaching literacy.
This approach to teaching writing is ‘concerned with helping children to think like writers, act like writers and see themselves as writers … not just to be able to reproduce a certain text type.’
We also strive to develop a love of reading – as such, next Wednesday all our students will be bringing home their Home Reading Logs. Just remember, 10 minutes each night is all your child needs for you to sign them off in their Reading Log. And parents of young children – repetition is key. Be prepared to read the same book, over and over again; not just because your child may love the book, but because it takes at least 27 exposures to a word before it is learned (maybe that is why I forget all those big words I come across – I don’t use them 27 times!)
Regards
Duncan Murfet Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
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Tuesdays and Fridays |
School Lunch Project |
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Monday 20 February |
Havenview P.S Athletic Carnival |
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Tuesday 21 & 28 February |
Bringing up great kids, Havenview P.S Hall |
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Wednesday 8 March |
NWPSSA Athletic Carnival Grades 3/4 |
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Tuesday 7, 14, 21 & 28 March |
Bringing up great kids, Havenview P.S Hall |
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Thursday 9 March |
NWPSSA Athletic Carnival Grades 5/6 |
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Monday 13 March |
Public Holiday |
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Thursday 6 April |
Student Free Day (Moderation Day) |
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Friday 8 April |
Good Friday Public Holiday |
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Monday 11 April |
Easter Monday Public Holiday |
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Tuesday 12 April |
Easter Tuesday Public Holiday |
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Wednesday 13 April –Wednesday 26 April |
School Holidays |
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Tuesday 25 April |
Anzac Day Public Holiday |
Havenview Primary would like to welcome the following new staff.
Name: Miss Arnott ( Jasmine)
Role at Havenview: Grade 1/2 Teacher on a Monday and Tuesday
Previous Role: Police Officer at Burnie Police Station
What I like to do outside of school: I like to read and spend time with my little boy Joey, I like to go camping and do outdoor activities like, walking and riding my bike. I also also enjoy swimming and playing netball.
Name: Phillipa Mills (Pippa) Mrs Mills
Role at Havenview: Grade 1/2 Teacher Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Previous Role: Student and Beef Farmer
What I like to do outside of school: Spending time with my family, reading, drawing and going to the beach.
Name: Ms Tanya Miller
Role at Havenview: Art Teacher on a Thursday
Previous Role: I have taught at lots of schools in Burnie and in Queensland. ( I have taught about 20 classes and have done lots of relief work)
What I like to do outside of school: Outside of school I love to go to the beach. I enjoy movies, reading, cooking and spending time with my family and friends, I do a lot of art for enjoyment.
I am looking forward to meeting all the creative Havenview children!
Havenview is very fortunate to be excepted into the School Food Matter, School Lunch Program, where every Tuesday and Friday staff and students are supplied with lunch. School Food Matters focus is 'All Tasmanian children have access to healthy everyday food choices.'
Please note the weekly menu once finalised will be shared via DoJo and Facebook
* Savoury Slice will not be part of Havenview P.S menu choice.
Havenview Primary Parents Group meet every Wednesday morning during school terms, in the Kookaburra Cafe. New faces and little helpers are always welcome.
Thanks,
Tmeeka Henricks
PH: 0419 351 557
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
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.
