Havenview Primary School eNewsletter

Winter has arrived and the cold and windy weather has certainly hit. Thank you, parents for taking that extra effort to ensure your children are still wearing school uniform despite the challenge of getting clothes dry etcetera. Just a reminder that we have some second-hand uniforms still available, if that is helpful, please call in to the office and speak to either Deb or Leanne.

A huge thank you to the Student Wellbeing Group who have worked with Ms Maartensz and are running activities in the undercover area, initially during lunch breaks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and during wet weather. The enjoyment these activities have elicited, so far, has been visible on the faces of our students. Additionally, due to the previously mentioned colder weather, we have also purchased many new board games for our students to play in the Kookaburra café at lunch times. Twister, Guess What and colouring are the preferred choices this week.

A reminder that Havenview Primary School is a water only school. We were kindly donated some flavoured milks to Breakfast Club – and this may have caused some confusion. So, to clarify this, please do not send Fruit Boxes etcetera to school with your child; and know we will be working with Saputo to find a healthier option.

As you would be aware, our ways of reporting student achievement changed. And to keep our community informed, please be aware that the DECYP recently informed schools that the requirements around sharing Evidences of Learning for 2023 is now one piece of Evidence of Learning for English and Maths before the end of the year. The option of sharing evidences for HASS and Science is determined by individual schools. Havenview Primary will be sharing an Evidence of Learning for English this term; Term 3 will be Maths; and in Term 4, parents / carers will received an Evidence of Learning for History and Social Studies (HASS).

Parent Teacher conferences will be held in Week 9 (Monday 19– 22 June). This year we will be using a paper-based booking system, with booking forms being sent out in Week 7. Parents, please return a filled in booking form to your child’s classroom teacher. Teachers will then confirm your booking by sending home a booking slip.

Regards

Duncan Murfet

Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday's Term 2	Soupa Wednesday
Tuesday & Friday's	School Lunch Project
Tuesday 6 - 19 June	OHST Fissure Sealant and Fluoride Varnish Program, Grades KK, Prep,1,2 & 6
Wednesday 7 June	NWPSSA Cross Country
Monday 12 June	Kings Birthday Public Holiday
Wednesday 14 June	Parklands Parent Info evening 5:30 - 7:30pm
Wednesday 21 June	Book Club due back
Thursday 29 June	Burnie Eisteddford - EMUsicians performing
Monday 10 - Friday 21 July	School Holidays
Monday 24 July	Modreration Day ( Student free day )
Tuesday 25 July	School resumes

Term

In P.E during the start of Term 2 students have been preparing for our school Cross Country Carnival which was held on Monday May 22 on our school walking track.

The sun was shining and the clouds were coming over as students and staff made their way onto the track. Each class had a different start / finish position around the track.

Students started running at 1:45pm and were given 30 minutes to complete as many laps as they could of the track. Both students and staff ran and or walked together, with some completing up to eight laps. It was great to see our students putting in their best efforts and aspiring to do their best for the afternoon. We would like to congratulate all students on their efforts, and thank all the parents / carers and family members who came to assist and cheer on our students.

From the practice in PE and the Cross Country Carnival results the following team of grade 3-6 students have been selected to participate in the NWPSSA Cross Country Carnival held in Ulverstone in week 7.

Deacon Hanigan, Eli Reardon, Rocco Woodhouse, Mia Whiteroad, Jordi Nibbs and Hannah Richards

Cai Jones, Kobii Wheldon, Kai Maney, Esha Rubens, Sophie Flick and Zylah Drake

Nicholas Jackson, Braxton Rubens, Archer Henricks, Madeline French, Gracie Raimond and Jayla Nibbs

Jagger Barnard, Xavier Howard, Braxton Dicker, Willow Murach, Elenah Rankin and Nikylah Ansell-Dennison

We wish them the best of luck!

Kind regards,

Holly Geard.

Havenview P.S 2023 School Association.

We would like to thank our outgoing, welcome back our past/current, and welcome our newest School Association members.

Chair Person: Britanee Leonard

Vice Chair : Tmeeka Henricks

Treasurer: Rebecca Evans

Secretary: Jessica Quilliam

Community Members: Allison Luck

Perin Sushames

Parent Members: Skye De Bruyn

Temeka Jackson

Staff Members: Duncan Murfet

Marlene Gleeson

Sonia Cobbing

Introducing our new members

Name: Britanee Leonard

Role: Chair Person

About me: I am Matilda in kindergartens mum, and currently work part time in the community services sector.

Random fact about you: In my spare time I absolutely love going on adventures and finding new places to explore.

Why did you join the school association? To feel a greater connection to the school, and to be able to help support the school community to the best of my abilities.

Where can you find me: You can find me at school drop of Monday-Wednesday or am available via email anytime. Contacts email; britaneeleonard97@gmail.com

Name: Temeka Jackson

Role: Parent member

About me: I am Mum to Benson Jackson in Prep with Mrs Gleeson, Meika and Mr Snare. Currently I study full-time at the University of Tasmania on the Burnie Campus to become a qualified Registered Nurse next year.

Hobbies:I love swimming at the pool and beach with my family.

Why did I join the School Association? So that I can help contribute to Havenview Primary School and I love to interact with people.

Where can you find me: Usually around the Prep/1 class room most morning and afternoons

Name: Perin Sushames

Role: Community member

Random fact: Three generations of my family have attended Havenview Primary School. In 1970, when we first moved to the area, there was a wooden equipment shed in what is now the Kinder play area. Students climbed up the stairs to go down the metal slide attached to the roof of the shed!

Why did you join the School Association? It really does take a village to raise a child and a school should be a central part of the “village”. At Havenview, children, and their families, are able to access trusted adults, including members of both the Association and the Parent Group, who can provide a safe and supportive environment…and this is why I joined.

Where you can find me: Near the Kookaburra Cafe during school pick ups on Thursdays and Fridays.

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:

Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

1 large sweet potato - peeled and diced
1 large onion - sliced
3 carrots - peeled and sliced
1 tbs oil
3 Cups stock
1 clove crushed garlic
1 tsp each cumin and crushed ginger
sprinkle of chili flakes (optional)

Heat oil over medium heat and add onion, cook until soft.
Add cumin, ginger, garlic and chili if desired and stir well.
Add sweet potato and carrot.
Add stock and bring to the boil, once boiling reduce heat and continue to simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Blend before serving, you can add a little water if you prefer a thinner soup.

Wednesday June 7

Broccoli and Potato Soup

400gm Broccoli, roughly chopped
500gm Potato, peeled and chopped
1 Litre vegetable stock
2 tbs sour cream

Place broccoli, potato and stock in large pot and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
Blend, add sour cream and serve.
Add salt and pepper if desired.

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

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.

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

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.