Term 2 - Week 2 - 9th May, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome Back
It was great to welcome students back this term. Many children were a bit sleepy the first few days as they adjusted to waking up earlier. We have had a very settled start to the term and I congratulate students for their attitude and behaviour.

Bright Sparks
We have electrical safety sessions each year for our students. It is good timing because as the weather cools, we switch on many devices that we haven’t used since last winter. I hope children were able to share what they learnt with families.

Excursions
Prep-1 Arrell and Warwick went to the Arboretum last week. The children were very excited as they boarded the bus. The weather was kind and the children had plenty to tell me when they returned. Some even saw a platypus. Thanks to staff and volunteers for the prior planning and helping on the day.

On Friday, Mr Henry will take some students to the Devonport Recreation Centre for a school Futsal competition. I attended one of Mr Henry’s planning meetings with students and I could tell that students were excited by this opportunity. Thanks to all involved in the planning for this opportunity for our students.

Next Friday, 17th May will be Grade 3/4 classes turn to visit the Arboretum. I hope the weather is fine and that they enjoy it as much as the P-1 classes.

School Cross Country
This is a reminder that this will be on Monday, May 13 and spectators are welcome. However, please stay home if you are unwell. Mr Henry has an article in our newsletter that will have further details about this event.

Painting
Over the school holidays we were able to continue with some more painting of the outside of school buildings. The toilet block was able to be painted and the result was very good. We are planning to get some more external painting done in Term 4, this is reliant on what we will have left in our budget.

Principal Long Service Leave
I will be absent from the school for the next three weeks. During my absence, Mr Gratton will be the Acting Principal.

John Hudson
PRINCIPAL

SPREYTON PRIMARY SCHOOL VALUES AWARD RECIPIENTS

2024 REMINDER PAYMENT OF LEVIES IS DUE

Levies are one of the many ways that families contribute to our school community.  They support student learning by contributing towards the cost of essential items and services.

Levy payments are now due, we ask that you make payment as soon as possible please. Payment can be made online, over the phone or at the school office via EFTPOS or cash between 8.00am and 4.00pm on school days.

We understand some circumstances mean full payment of levies is not possible and Parents/Carers may choose to agree to pay levies by instalments. If you are in this situation I ask that you please contact me to discuss setting up a payment plan. This will enable us to set up an agreed instalment payment plan with regular weekly/fortnightly or monthly payments to suit your circumstances and ensure the levies are paid in full in an acceptable timeframe.

Karen Wicks
ACTING SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING FOR PARENTS/CARERS/VOLUNTEERS REMINDER

If you are a parent/carer/family member who is planning to volunteer in our school (parent help, attending excursions, coaching sporting teams etc) it is compulsory that you have completed Safeguarding Training before you undertake any of these activities.

To complete the training please click the link below.

Once completed please download a copy of your certificate (at the end of training) and send with a copy of your Working with Vulnerable People card to the office or alternatively email to spreyton.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au.

PLEASE BE AWARE If you are visiting your child’s class teacher, dropping or collecting your child from the office or attending assemblies then you are not required to have completed the training.

If you have any questions in regard to this please contact the office on 6421 2222.

AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUS

TWILIGHT FESTIVAL NEWS

Thank you so much to our Committee and all our supporters who made the Twilight Festival 2024 happen. Our final amount raised was $8,119.00.

Our small committee's central focus has always been around celebrating our heritage, bringing our community together and supporting local businesses and community groups.

Whilst we always aim to keep our event affordable for families, we do aim to cover our costs and make a small amount for our school. All money raised will be reinvested into school projects, please watch out for updates in the newsletter.

If you would like to join our positive and productive Twilight Festival Committee, we always welcome new members. Please make contact with the school office if you would like to come along.

Twilight Festival Committee

AUTHOR VISIT FOR GRADES 3 - 6 STUDENTS

Author / illustrator Martin ‘Ed’ Chatterton visited our school today. He is a prolific artist who has written and illustrated many books. He has collaborated with many authors and finds this a very rewarding process and has produced and illustrated short films. During Covid he produced a series on YouTube called Blue Nose. He is now involved in illustrating for a major film.

Martin shared with the students his creative process for drawing and writing, creating several caricatures of students and teachers, (lucky Mr Barnett and Mrs McCaskie). He then told us a couple of stories that he had written, sharing how he created them by using everyday events and things that were familiar to him. He encouraged students not to be scared of the process but to have a go.

Our students demonstrated exceptional audience skills to our visitors. This was observed and commented on by Martin at the end of the show.

Barrie McClymont
AST

Author Visit

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SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

The carnival is set for Monday 13th May.

All races are held at school on the oval and are designed to test and challenge students. Parents and Carers are very welcome to come along and watch the exciting races throughout the day and cheer on some great athletic performances.

 As this is a house points competition students are encouraged to wear their team colours if possible.

This day is also used to select the representative cross-country team for the North-West carnival. All Grade 3-6 students are eligible and need to put in their best performance on the day. Only the top handful of runners get selected. Fingers crossed for some favourable running conditions, and good luck to all runners.

Derek Henry
PE TEACHER

NORTH WEST FUTSAL TOURNAMENT

25 students have entered into a Primary School Futsal tournament. Futsal is 5-a-side indoor soccer game, and the school has 4 teams entered into 3 different divisions.

Under 9’s: Mia L, Grace S-O, Alexis P, Zaden B, Harrison B and Ochre S.

Under 10’s: Harry J, Cruz R, Austin M, Patrick C, Jack S-O, Nate J, Zaharakis B, Hudson T-D, Alex S and Ember S.

Under 12’s: Harry L, Sam P, Noah D-J, Jack R, Maggie J, Eliza H, Jesse H-L, Calvin R and Jasper M.

Students will be playing against other primary school teams from along the North West coast on Friday, 10^th May. All games are being played at the Devonport Recreation Centre, with finals at the end of the day. The top teams will be invited to play in a regional final later in the year against Launceston and Hobart teams. Good luck to all our teams.

Derek Henry
PE TEACHER

NEXT GENERATIONS IN SCHOOLS FOOTBALL PROGRAM

For the last two weeks we have been involved in the AFL Tasmania Football In Schools Program. It has given students an opportunity to play some cooperative games, learn some football skills, improve their fitness and coordination plus discover the pathways to playing or being involved in Australian Rules Football. During the 2 week program Payton, Febey and Jonty introduced students to a variety of games and skills. Students took home information about how to become involved in a variety of programs.

Auskick                - Aimed at Kinder - Grade 2 students

Superkick            - Aimed at Grade 3 - 6, which is footy without the tackling

Club Football      - Under 12’s, which is age group football

Below are some pictures of students involved in the different activities.

Derek Henry
PE Teacher

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NATIONAL WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

Mrs Klineberg, Mrs Davidson, Mrs Stocks, Mr Butler, Mr Purton, Mr McClymont and Miss Bramich will be walking to school along Sheffield Main Rd via the Big Apple on Friday, 10th May from 8:00am. As this occurs before school hours, we are unable to take any duty of care of those students that choose to walk – they are just walking in the same direction to school. So, we strongly encourage Parents/Carers to walk the whole way with their children.

Derek Henry
PE TEACHER

BOOKCLUB ISSUE 3

Book Club issue 3 orders and money is due back by Monday 20th May.

Deb Hamblin
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

JUNIOR LANDCARE NEWS

This term we will be spending time harvesting and planting winter crops. Mr Pinner will be assisting us in building three more raised garden beds. The team will also be continuing to manage the outdoor classroom as it had been damaged by people outside school times. We will also investigate planting suitable vegetation in our garden beds around our school. Last term we applied for a $1000 Woolworths / Landcare grant and hopefully we will be successful in winning this. Fingers crossed.

Barrie McClymont
AST

Junior Landcare Team

BRIXHIBITION LEGO CHALLENGE 2024

The Lego challenge is on again. Below are the conditions of entry. So, if you think you can create an excellent model or tell an interesting story with Lego then this is for you. Get your modelling brain switched on and start creating. It is a month away, but you can start practicing now.

Conditions of entry:

• The creation must be from your imagination (not a kit)
• It must be made by you
• It must be no bigger than four, 32x32 lug Lego baseplates
• It must be at school on Monday the 17^th of June for class judging.
• School judging will be held on the 18^th and 19^th of June.
• There are four categories this year – Kinder/Prep, 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6.

The overall winner will have the opportunity to display their creation in the Brixhibition Exhibition on the 13^th and 14^th of July at the Ulverstone Sports Centre.

Barrie McClymont
AST

COMMUNITY NOTICES

School Student Broadband and Initiative

Toast for Kids

Little Athletics Tasmania

AFL

Devonport Gymnastics Club

Join the TASSO Board