It is almost halfway through Term 1, Week 4 and our learning community continues to hum along in a positive manner, displaying the DECYP values of Respect, Courage, Aspiration and Growth. Our Reading Groups have begun in all classrooms from Prep-6; with Teachers, Teacher Assistants and leadership planning and implementing targeted small group reading instruction that addresses student needs ‘right here, right now’ by recognising and consolidating what they already know, to extend their skills and knowledge of reading further. 

The School Lunch Project has been a welcome introduction to our school. It has been great to see students trying the different meals that have been on offer. A huge thank you to Ms Maartensz, Angela Smith, Michelle Thompson and the 5/6 students who have demonstrated fine waiting skills for their work in ensuring a smooth introduction of the School Lunch Project to our school. Like anything new, we have had a few teething issues, and changes are still being made. As such, we would like to thank our staff and students for their flexibility, support and understanding.

Next week will see the Growing Up Program being run for our students. Information has been sent home previously and there will be a parent information session on Monday morning; please let the front office know if you would like to attend.

The NWPSSSA (North-West Primary State Schools Sports Association) Inter Primary carnivals is also on next week for Years 3/4 and 5/6. Congratulations to all students who have been selected to represent our school and I look forward to hearing how all attending students gave their best.

Over the last two weeks we have had representatives from AFL Tas in our school running football clinics, while next week we will host Cricket Tas clinics, which I am sure students have, and will enjoy. 

A huge thank you to Mr Nichols and the 4/5/6s for their great work in getting daily PE up and running again. Daily PE will run on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays (weather permitting) and has proven to be a great start to the day for many of our students. In fact, Ms Maartensz has been heard saying that our Daily PE program is the most effective she has seen in her teaching career – high praise indeed.

Finally, a huge thank you to all those wonderful Parents, Grandparents and Carers who attended our Meet the Teacher BBQ. It was inspiring to see so many people take the time out of their already busy days to come in, welcome our new staff and reacquaint themselves with our continuing teachers while chomping on a sausage or two.

Regards

Duncan Murfet                                                                                       

Principal