IMPORTANT DATES

In Term 1, for our Science focus we are studying BUGS. So far our investigations have provided opportunity to develop our researching skills through many activities. We have compared types of sources finding out which are more reliable. Using tools and real-life food examples, we have conducted comparative investigations learning about bug adaptations. As well, we have collated lists of interesting names and concepts and through researching ‘dug deeper’ finding out what they mean.

Our projects relating to bugs have all started taking shape, and as we draw closer to mid-term we have an excursion to Romaine Park and several more engaging experiments to delve into wrapping up our Science unit.

Everyone is coming together to support Tasmania being a reading state for all.

From schools to sporting legends, booksellers to community groups.

Join in and read for pleasure, read for friends, read for learning. Let’s all read this Tasmania Reads Week from 5–11 March - https://bit.ly/3IQbzGD

Burnie Library are ready and excited to celebrate Burnie Reads 6-10 March! 

• Lucky door prizes up for grabs
• Q&A with local authors
• Storytime with Delta Dogs
• Poetry reading

and much more......

Contact Burnie Library on 6477 7400 or email burnie.library@libraries.tas.gov.au to find out more information.

Athletics Carnival 2023

On Monday 20 February Havenview Primary School hosted an Athletics Carnival for students in Prep to Grade 6. The weather was sunny and warm, and students were in high spirits and aspirational to do their best in the events planned for the day. In the morning students in Prep to Grade 2 cheered on the Grade 3 to 6 Students who were competing in running events, some aspiring to be selected for the upcoming North-West Primary School Sports Association Athletics Carnival in Penguin.

After recess the oval filled with students competing in novelty events and sprints. Our Grade 5 and 6 students having the opportunity to demonstrate courage by taking on leadership roles across our novelty events. Students participated in a 50m sprint, egg and spoon race, sack race, tug-of-war, bean bag darts and a water relay. Our house captains of Pine (Green) and Wattle (Yellow) houses lead our houses through some loud chanting and cheering showing support for their houses. I would like to thank the house captains and 5/6 leaders for running novelty events, Jeremy our groundsman, students, staff and some parents for helping setup and pack up, our Parent Group for cooking and serving the barbeque, and parents/carers who came along to support students on the day. A special thank you to Izzy and her mum Missy for the homemade signs for Wattle and Pine and the other decorations.

   NAPLAN 2023 – YEARS 3 & 5                          

Testing will be between 15-27 March               

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning at school. NAPLAN is one form of assessment that is used in schools, and parents may wish to discuss individual results with teachers. Testing for Years 3 & 5 students is usually conducted in Term 2. However, the testing has been moved forward this year and will be held in Term 1. 

The link below will take you to a parent information brochure.

Please get in touch with the school if you have any further queries.

NAPLAN information for parents and carers

A Big Thankyou to Jack and Candice from Afl Tasmania  for teaching our students football skills on a Wednesday for the past 2 weeks.

Much fun was had, new skills learnt and confidences grown.

PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

FOR THE UPCOMING ' The Growing Up Program'

Tasmania's leading relationships, sexuality and protective behaviours program

MONDAY 6 MARCH

8:30AM - 9:00AM

If interested please contact the school office on 6431 3995

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.

Terms 1 & 4 Students are required to wear their Havenview P.S bucket hat.

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.'

Virtual Learning Centre update!

If your child needs to stay home due to illness, but is well enough to continue learning, they may like to access the Virtual Learning Centre via Canvas.

For Kindergarten to Year 10 students, the VLC provides access to online lessons and activities for your child on various focus areas including Reading and Writing, Number, Science, Physical Activity and Wellbeing.

Your child can complete activities of interest to them or to support catch-up learning and revision.

If your child is unsure of their Canvas username and password to access the VLC, please let us know and we can provide these to you.

You can also access resources and ideas to support learning at home at Learning at home. You can find out more about the Virtual Learning Centre on the Department for Education, Children and Young People website.

Whilst we acknowledge that illness may mean students are at home for a short time, it’s so important that our students are actively participating in their learning. We know that going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn and grown and connect with their friends and teachers.

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.