Term 3 - Week 6 - 29th August, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
KEY DATES FOR TERM 3 2024 | ||
AUGUST 2024 | ||
Thurs 29 | Newsletter | |
SEPTEMBER 2024 | ||
Thurs 5 | Grade 6 - Reece High Challenge Day | |
Fri 6 | Grade 6 - Latrobe High Challenge Day | |
Mon 9 - Fri 13 | 5/6 Stocks Family/Teacher Meetings | |
Thurs 12 | Newsletter | |
Fri 13, 1:30pm | Assembly Group B - P/1 Holmes/Warwick, 1/2 Charleston, 3/4 Davidson, 3/4 Klineberg, 4/5 Bramich/Broun Donohue, 5/6 Stocks | |
Mon 16 - Fri 20 | Family/Teacher Meetings | |
Thurs 19 | Shrek Excursion - 3/4K and 4/5BBD | |
Fri 20, 1:30pm | Group A - P/1 Arrell, 1/2 Pilon, 1/2 Baker, 3/4 Purton, 5/6 Allen, 5/6 Barnett | |
Thurs 26 | Newsletter | |
Fri 27 | Footy Colours Day | |
TERM DATES FOR 2024 | ||
Term 1 – 8 February – 5 April School Holidays – 13 April – 28 April | Term 2 – 29 April – 5 July School Holidays – 6 July – 21 July | |
Term 3 – 22 July – 27 September School Holidays – 28 September – 13 October | Term 4 – 14 October – 19 December School Holidays – 20 December | |
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Book Week Parade
Unfortunately, I missed the Book Week Parade due to attending a compulsory Principal Meeting. From the photos I was able to see a great deal of imagination and creativity in the costumes. I won’t miss the parade next year and I have 12 months to think about my costume.
Devonport Eisteddfod
A big thanks to all the volunteers and school staff that made the Eisteddfod possible including our staff that worked with students to prepare, organise and escort the students on the day.
On Monday was the turn of Grades 3-6 recorder and guitar participants. They performed in a range of combinations from large groups, trios, duos and solos.
On Tuesday morning we had two Grade 1-2 choirs perform. We had to have two Grade 1-2 choirs because of the popularity of choir in that grade group.
We also had our Grade 3-6 choir participate in the Tuesday afternoon session.
Mr Georgiades and Mrs McClymont will publish the results in the next newsletter. However, I do know we had some very good results because there were some excited students returning to school from the event.
Young Tassie Scientists
We had a visit from the Young Tassie Scientists last Wednesday. This was a continuation of Science Week where young Tasmanian Scientists share their area of work with Grade 5-6 students. Our students found out about
- Astrophysics
- Seismology in the Antarctic
- Biology
Every year the program has been running we always find out about different areas of Scientific Study.
John Hudson
PRINCIPAL
SPREYTON PRIMARY SCHOOL VALUES AWARD RECIPIENTS
AWARD RECIPIENTS - 16/08/2024 | ||
Kinder Franks | Austin H | Always talking and acting in a kind way. |
Kinder Roberts | Josie B | Being a good friend and showing care, kindness and respect. |
Prep/1 Arrell | Bentley C | Developing his connection to his classmates and taking responsibility for his and their learning. |
Prep/1 Holmes/Warwick | Mei B | Consistently showing care, kindness and respect for her peers and for being a hard-working student. |
1/2 Charleston | Cooper C | Being responsible and taking on leadership roles in our room. |
| 1/2 Pilon | Halle W | Always including others in games and activities and for never excluding others from joining her group. |
| 1/2 Baker | Jay W | Being a good friend and showing respect to his class mates. |
3/4 Klineberg | Alexis W | Demonstrating connection by helping classmates and adults and demonstrating courage by taking risks in her learning. |
3/4 Purton | Sophie G | Showing responsibility in her work to improve. |
4/5 Bramich/Broun Donohue | Oscar C | Always working collaboratively and respectfully with classmates during group activities. |
5/6 Allen | Stella M | Always being such a positive role model to others and her excellent sportspersonship. |
5/6 Barnett | Alex S | Responding well to feedback. |
5/6 Stocks | Connor O | Demonstrating responsibility and care for our classroom by always going above and beyond his cleaning responsibilities. |
AWARD RECIPIENTS - 23/08/2024 | ||
Prep/1 Arrell | Fletcher R | Committing to building positive connections with his peers and teachers and always setting an example for others in the classroom. |
Prep/1 Holmes/Warwick | Leo C | Showing kindness and respect to his classmates and for being committed to doing his best work in class. |
1/2 Charleston | Hunter G | Listening to feedback and using this to improve his relationships with peers. |
| 1/2 Pilon | Bailey De J | The effort he puts into his Writing and Spelling. |
| 1/2 Baker | Brady S | His excellent descriptive writing about a Haunted House. |
3/4 Davidson | Will B | Creating connections within a new school this year. |
3/4 Davidson | Seth M | Creating connections with his buddy. |
3/4 Klineberg | Ellis R | Making social connections with numerous peers and for growth in his literacy learning. |
3/4 Purton | Harrison B | Showing courage and responsibility with his classwork. |
4/5 Bramich/Broun Donohue | Charlie K | Always providing constructive feedback in a respectful manner during paired Fluency reading. |
5/6 Stocks | Jobe C | Demonstrating outstanding sportspersonship and displaying empathy and humility towards others to encourage all to achieve success. |
5/6 SPORTS DAY - Tennis in Devonport
BOOK WEEK - READING IS MAGIC
This year’s theme embodied the power of reading being able to take us away, to surprise us, to transform us, to open-up new ideas and views. It’s Magic!
The more we read, the more we learn. The more children are read to, encouraged to read and see reading as a positive pursuit the better they will become at reading.
Adult’s attitudes towards reading have a huge impact on kids’ attitudes. Reading is a learnt behaviour and is not easy for everyone, adults or children.
All children deserve the support for learning to read. It starts by them hearing and seeing positive modelling towards reading, being read to and having discussions about books read, being encouraged to read, and supporting school home reading (there is always time to hear a child read for a few minutes); it’s an investment for the future.
The reading journey begins at home, and both family and school can unlock the magic of it by working together.
Our wonderful book parade last week demonstrated the power of books to bring a community together both big and small. We had magnificent costumes paraded to magical musical curated by Mr Gratton. Thanks to all the families who supported the students this year.
Barrie McClymont
AST
ASSEMBLY CHANGE - Group A
Group A - P/1 Arrell, 1/2 Pilon, 1/2 Baker, 3/4 Purton, 5/6 Allen, 5/6 Barnett, will be hosting the assembly in week 9 Friday 20th Sept. Group B - P/1 Holmes/Warwick, 1/2 Charleston, 3/4 Davidson, 3/4 Klineberg, 4/5 Bramich/Broun Donohue, 5/6 Stocks will remain the same.
BREAKFAST CLUB NEWS
Breakfast Club is proving very popular on a Monday-Wednesday morning in our Wellbeing room! Thank you so much to everyone who has generously donated supplies or time to help get this program off the ground!
If you are able to donate a loaf of bread or a jar of jam/spreads, please drop it off at the Breakfast Club Donations box at the front office.
Alternatively, we are accepting cash donations at the office to go towards the purchase of these products.
We are still looking for some volunteers on Monday-Wednesday mornings from 8.30am to 9.00am, please contact the office on 6421 2222 or email via spreyton.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au to be added to our roster.
Thank you to our families for supporting this Wellbeing initiative at our school. Our children are definitely lining up to support it!
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Mersey Valley Devonport Cycling Club
Bright Sparks Competition
Youth Speak Out
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