IMPORTANT DATES

Prep-1 Inquiry Learning

In Prep-1 our classroom provides lots of opportunities for exploring ideas and making new discoveries.

We are working hard to become confident, positive learners as we focus on building our Maths and English understandings.  

Apart from the times where we come together for specific teaching of literacy and numeracy concepts our classroom is always full of opportunities for practising and mastering new skills. 

Our nature and indoor independent inquiry times give us the chance to build important skills for life like learning how to work as a team, staying focussed, experiencing failure through trial and error, building resilience, asking, and answering questions, solving problems, and learning how to self-regulate.

The children can often be found working on their own projects which allows them to practice their numeracy and literacy skills in new ways.

Inquiry learning supports the children to view themselves as thinkers, it guides them to understand the how of an answer, it strengthens their oral language and skills of communication, it promotes problem solving and gives them the tools to learn across all curriculum areas.

There are different types of Inquiry that you will see in Prep-1.

Free: where the children choose the inquiry with the adults in the room supporting the process.

Guided: where I intentionally select the inquiry with the children exploring in their own way.

Structured: where the children follow my lead, and we all do the same inquiry commonly in the curriculum areas of Science or HASS.

I hope that you enjoy hearing a little bit about Inquiry Learning and that you value our photos showing the authentic, hands-on learning that is happening in in our classroom alongside the more formal learning that takes place.

    Mrs Gleeson, Meika, and the children of Prep-1

NEWS FROM GRADES 2-3

In Grade 2-3 we have been reading The Fantastic Flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce. We wrote as Morris when he encounters a huge, windy storm. The sky turns grey and all the letters from his book blow away….

Havenview P.S would like to thank Bridie from the RSPCA for bringing  Leighland the kitten in  as part of their AWARE program, Animal Wellbeing: Awareness Responsibility and  Education. As stated below from the RSPCA Tasmania's website they believe education is a valuable key. 

The RSPCA believe education is the key to creating lasting change. Our main aim is to help young people develop responsible and caring behaviour toward animals, preventing animal cruelty and neglect in the long-term.

That’s why RSPCA has developed a series of resources aimed at educating young people about animal welfare.

RSPCA AWARE (Animal Wellbeing: Awareness, Responsibility and Education) provides resources for educators, students and parents. These resources help young people develop knowledge, skills and understandings around improving the welfare of all animals, be they companions, farmed or wild animals.

Soupa Wednesday is back!!!

Thanks to the Parents Group Soupa Wednesdays is every Wednesday for Term 2 & 3, where students and staff can warm themselves from the inside as the weather starts to cool off.

Todays soup was: 

Chicken Noodle

2 tbs olive oil
1 medium carrot diced
1 medium onion diced
1 lg stick of celery diced
300g chicken diced
50g noodles/spaghetti
1 medium potato diced
1.5L chicken stock

Fry onion in oil over medium heat until soft.
Add vegetables and stir often until soft.
Add stock and bring to the boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add chicken and pasta and continue simmering until pasta is tender.

Wednesday May 24

Minestrone Soup

2L water 
1 Cup each of sliced celery, small broccoli florets, diced carrot,                          diced zucchini, diced potato. 
1 onion finely chopped 
1 tin chopped tomatoes 
1 tin kidney beans (drained and washed) 
1/2 Cup small pasta shells 
2 Cups tomato sauce 
1/2 Cup tomato paste 
4 tsp stock powder 
1 tsp each of crushed garlic, oregano and basil. 
Salt and pepper to taste 

Place all ingredients in soup pot or large saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender. 
To avoid pasta sticking stir regularly. 

School Lunch Project menu for Term 2

Week 2  Tuesday May 2    Pasta Bolognaise  Friday  May 5 Sweet & Sour Chicken

Week 3  Tuesday May 9    Mexican Mince      Friday  May 12 Butter Chicken 

Week 4  Tuesday May 16  Pasta Bolognaise   Friday May 19 Sweet & Sour Chicken

Week 5  Tuesday May 23  Mexican Mince      Friday May 26  Butter Chicken 

Week 6  Tuesday May 30  Pasta Bolognaise  Friday June 2 Sweet & Sour Chicken

Week 7  Tuesday June 6  Cottage Pie           Friday June 9 Tuna Pasta Bake

Week 8  Tuesday June 13 Chow Mein           Friday June 16 Veg Curry

Week 9   Tuesday June 20  Cottage Pie        Friday June 23 Tuna Pasta Bake

Week 10  Tuesday June 27  Chow Mein         Friday June 30  Veg Curry

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

Thank you 

We would sincerely like to thank Saputo for once again supporting Havenview Primary with sponsership, which enables us to continue to offer Breakfast Club daily, as well as providing healthy snack choices by way of vegetables and fruit for students. 

Here is a list of Saputos products that you may like to consider next time you are in the supermaket.

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.

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

Every school day matters

Start Term 2 right by making every school day count!

Going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn and grow, and connect with their mates and teachers. It’s where bright futures start and where they’ll benefit the most.

When your child goes to school every day, it helps them to:

• learn better
• find interests
• make friends
• connect with teachers
• be happier
• have a brighter future.

We have lots in store for this term, including <please include your school calendar highlights>.

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.

To find out more, visit the Anything can happen website.