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- Principals Report
- Important Dates
- Above and Beyond
- Grade 4-5 Poems
- Pinktober Disco
- Congratulations Elenah
- Parents Group up and coming events.
- Burnie Works
- Lantern Walk
- Parent Group News
- Lets Talk
- News from Nurse Lyndsay
- Farewell Nurse Lyndsay
- School Lunch Project
- Virtual Learning Centre
- West. North West Working
- Community News
The culminating activity at our school for Term 3 was the Malaysian Moon Cake Festival lantern walk – Walk ‘n’ Talk Celebration Walk. I had the absolute pleasure of attending this event organised by our School Association parents. I was impressed to see so many parents and children come along to make lanterns, engage in the walk and find riddles at the Barker Street Reserve. A big thank you to Cynthia for visiting our classes and then being at the event to help with lantern making. I am hopeful that the school community will be able to host more of this type of community event in 2024.
Our whole school was thrilled to have our new Outdoor Learning Space available to students from Week 2. This space is a fantastic addition to our school, and I encourage parents to come in with their children and experience this space. Our expectations around the use of this space are displayed clearly on the blackboard – so please familiarise yourself with these as we ask that they be respected when anyone is utilising this beautiful space.
Students from Prep to Year 6 will undergo PAT testing in the next couple of weeks. PAT testing gives us the chance to check that students are making growth and the improvement strategies we are putting in place are effective in making positive impact on student learning. I am aware some students have anxiety about testing and would encourage parents/carers to talk to students about just having a go and doing their best. The data we get from PAT testing gives our teachers some very important information about what our students already know and what learning needs to be targeted next.
Havenview had been using Class Dojo for a few years now, however, DECYP recommends we use other platforms; as such we will spend this term transferring to SeeSaw. All Parents/Carers will shortly receive information on how to sign up for SeeSaw. To acclimatise to SeeSaw, we will increase our use of this platform throughout the term, while still continuing to utilise Class Dojo - with a view to SeeSaw being used exclusively from Term 1, 2024.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Tuesday & Friday | School Lunch Project Term 4 week 2 - week 9 |
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| Thursday 2 November | Pinktober Disco in November |
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| Friday 3 November | Student Free Day |
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| Monday 6 November | Public Holiday |
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| Tuesday 7 November | Pinktober Disco in November Kinder only |
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| Wednesday 8 November | Googabinj Performance 1:15pm - 2:15pm |
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| Thursday 16 November | Grade 3-4 Sports Expo |
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| Wednesday 6 December | Whole School Christmas Lunch |
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| Monday 18 December | Grade 6 Assembly |
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| Monday 18 December | Grade 6 Dinner - Times TBA |
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| Wednesday 20 December | End of Year Assembly |
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| Thursday 21 December | End of Year Celebration |
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| Friday 22 December | Student Free Day |
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Friday 22 December - Wednesday 7 February |
School Holidays |
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Thursday 8 February 2024 |
First Day of Term 1 2024 |
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Our class has been learning to write poems so our whole class created a spooky List Poem.
We also wrote our own List Poems with a Halloween theme, we hope you enjoy them.
Christmas Raffle
The ever popular Havenview Primary School, Christmas Raffle will be happening again this year! In preparation for this a basket has been placed in the corridor near the front office and if anyone is able to donate any non-perishable items to include in the raffle, this would be greatly appreciated.
If you or your workplace may be able to assist with donating suitable items for raffle prizes, please see Tmeeka or leave your name at the front office.
Christmas Lunch
The whole school will once again enjoy a sit down Christmas lunch together this December. Order forms will go home in the next couple of weeks. If you would like to help out please see Tmeeka or leave your name at the front office.
Pop Wednesday the 6of December in your calendar so you don’t forget!
Lantern Walk Recap
Thank you to all those who were able to take part in the Lantern Walk at the end of last Term. It was a great night to spend crafting and connecting with other Havenview locals and school families. We’ve included some photos below, didn’t the lanterns everyone created look amazing? Yes Mr Murfet and Burnie Mayor Teeny Brumby also got crafty and made their own lanterns!
Here are some of the riddles that we shared, do you know the answers?
What building has the most stories?
What has to be broken before you can use it?
What can travel the world without ever leaving it’s corner?
Why do bees have sticky hair?
What bird is always out of breath?
(if you get stuck check with Deb at the front office for answers)
Come and join other Havenview parents and carers for a cuppa and a chat on a Wednesday mornings.
We are currently working on planning the whole school Christmas Lunch and Christmas Raffle.
New faces are always welcome!
Meeting in the Kookaburra Café every Wednesday morning.
Tuesday 7th November
6:45 - 7:30pm Online via zoom
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../behaviour-is...
Join Millie from Child Centred Play Therapy and Support Services for this free and engaging online workshop to discuss the following ideas:
-Brain Development in young children.
-A response cycle to challenging behaviour.
-Behaviours that may be behind dysregulation & what a child may be communicating.
-The difference between a meltdown and a tantrum and why this is important to know.
-Common family changes or challenges that can impact a child’s sense of safety.
-Brainstorming ways to create a sense of predictability and safety for children.
Dear parents,
For the past 5 years, I have been a member of the DOE and DECYP community. Before entering the role as school health nurse, I had no idea what to expect. And over the past 5 years, the School health nurse program has changed, and grown as have I. I have been in several schools around the NW region and I have come to know many students and families in the community. It has been a pleasure to work with you all and support you and your child/ren to have access to allied health support services. I have watched children grow from their early kinder days into young ladies and gentleman who have a big world of possibility and potential at their feet.
It has not been an easy decision to leave a position that I love so much, but due to personal circumstances, I have had to make changes and accept a new role. I hope that if you see me around, that you are still happy to say hello and give me a wave. It has been an honour to be a part of the Havenview Primary community. Thankyou for having me as a school nurse and for allowing me to work with you and your child/ren.
Kind Regards
Lyndsay Norton
School Lunch Project menu for Term 3
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Week 2 |
Beef Bol, Butter Chicken |
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Week 3 |
Fish Pie, Chicken Pasta Salad |
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Week 4 |
Beef Bol, Butter Chicken |
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Week 5 |
Fish Pie, Chicken Pasta Salad |
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Week 6 |
Meatloaf, Lentil Lasagne |
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Week 7 |
Beef Cottage Pie, Moroccan Chicken |
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Week 8 |
Meatloaf, Lentil Lasagne |
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Week 9 |
Beef Cottage Pie, Moroccan Chicken |
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Week 10 |
No lunches |
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.
Message to Havenview Primary parents
- Are you looking to re-enter the workforce after time away?
- Do you want to upskill or reskill to pursue your next career opportunity?
- Are you currently working but want to work more hours?
- Need help to uncover your transferrable skills?
- Want to become more confident and career ready?
There are many different paths leading to employment but finding your way can be tricky.
Alyssia at West North West Working can help you.
Alyssia can support you with preparing your resume, finding training opportunities and searching for work.
Our service is FREE and it’s voluntary to engage with us.
Contact info@wnwworking.com.au or Alyssia on 0490 865 337
Alyssia is also at the Burnie Library every Monday between 11:30am and 2pm if you would like to call in.
