NAPLAN

Well done to our Grade 3 and 5 students who recently participated in NAPLAN! This year, we encountered several technical issues in the administration and platform used for the assessment, and our students demonstrated remarkable perseverance and resilience while troubleshooting and navigating these challenges.

NAPLAN data provides a snapshot of student performance on a single day. We use this alongside many other forms of evidence to make an informed judgment about your child's progress and how best to support their learning moving forward.

As always, please feel welcome to make contact and discuss your child's progress and learning with us.

Grade 6 Camp

Our Grade 6 students have just returned from camp after an action-packed week, first in Hobart and then in Launceston. They did an outstanding job representing our school, demonstrating respect, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the experience.

Camp is a fantastic opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zones, develop independence, and strengthen friendships. Through shared experiences, challenges, and adventures, they build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of collaboration. This experience helps shape a cohesive Grade 6 cohort that supports one another and works well together as they prepare for their final year of primary school.

We feel incredibly fortunate to be able to offer a camp experience like this, which provides such valuable learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to the staff who made this camp possible. A special thank you to Miss Wescombe, Miss Smith, Mrs Wilson, and Mr Groenowege for giving up their time and making this memorable experience possible by attending camp with our students.

Careers Day

Yesterday, our Student Representative Council (SRC) proudly hosted Careers Day. We were fortunate to welcome a range of visitors who volunteered their time to share their experiences, insights, and knowledge about their occupations and career paths.

Our students were highly engaged and asked thoughtful questions, gaining valuable perspectives on the many different opportunities available to them in the future. Events like these spark curiosity and help children begin to imagine the possibilities ahead.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended for making the day so inspiring and informative!

School Land

The lease on the school land has now ended, and we are currently exploring future possibilities for its use.

I’ve recently had many great conversations with members of our school community about how this space could be used moving forward to support educational experiences and outcomes, as well as generate income for future school projects.

We’re excited by the potential this presents and are really interested in hearing everyone's ideas. Our aim is to form a working group made up of staff, families, and community members to help drive the direction of the land and shape a shared vision for its future use.

We will set a date to meet when school returns in Term 2, so if you're interested in being part of this conversation or joining the working group, please reach out—we’d be eager to hear from you!

End of Term 1

It is hard to believe that Term 1 is already coming to an end. It has been a positive start to the year, with routines and structures well established, providing a strong foundation for our students. The children have shown notable growth in their learning, continually value-adding to their skills and knowledge. I trust everyone will enjoy a well-earned break and return recharged for the challenges and opportunities of Term 2.

Year 6 Camp Q & A Newsletter:

Our recent Grade 6 camp was a tremendous success, and we couldn't be prouder of our students. Throughout the week, they demonstrated exemplary behaviour and conducted themselves with respect and maturity in the wider community. Their enthusiasm and positive attitudes were evident in every activity, making the camp a memorable and enriching experience for all.

As teachers, we were deeply impressed by their teamwork, resilience, and willingness to embrace new challenges. It was a joy to see them grow and support one another, and we are incredibly proud to know and teach such an outstanding group of young individuals. Congratulations to all our Grade 6 students for making this camp an unforgettable adventure!

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire school community for their unwavering support. Your efforts in organizing and conducting fundraisers were instrumental in making this trip possible. Your generosity and dedication have provided our students with invaluable experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for being such an integral part of our school family.

Here are some highlights from our Grade 6 students about their time on camp:

What was your favourite activity at camp and why?

Parliament House because I liked the history of parliament – Toi

Hollybank Treetops because I felt like a birdy on the zip lines - Maci

Hollybank Treetops Adventure because it was fun on the horse on the red course – Oliver

Bowling because I won both games and it was really fun - Stephanie

What was one challenge you faced, and how did you overcome it?

I am really claustrophobic so the tunnels at RockIt! was challenging. I overcame it because my friends were with me – Kia

I faced my huge fear of heights by going to Treetops and attempting to go through it – Jack

Standing up and speaking at Parliament House in front of everyone. I overcome it by pushing myself out of my comfort zone - Heath

My challenge was packing up my suitcase – Bronte

What is one new skill or lesson you learned at camp?

At Parliament House I learnt lots of new things like the King can only walk on the red carpeted areas – Ellie

At Woody’s Skate and Play I learnt how to roller blade – Rainah

How to write with an ink pen (quill) - Hunter

Describe a time when you worked well as part of a team?

When Ellie and Lucy and I did the treetops course together – Gracie

What is one thing you appreciated about your friends or classmates during camp?

I appreciated that the people in my cabin didn’t snore – Sophie

That my bedroom at Hagley was quiet – Liam

Did you make any new friends or strengthen existing friendships? How?

I made friends with Layla and Sophie during eating at Hagley Farm – Mia

Dami and I worked together to make it through some tunnels at RockIt! - Poppy

What was the funniest or most memorable moment from camp?

When Angel and I randomly started singing on the bus when it was really dark – Ella

If you could relive one moment from camp, what would it be and why?

I would relive Hollybank Treetops because I was scared at first but now I did it, I think I could have done the harder ones – Layla

Did you try something new or step out of your comfort zone? What was it?

I shared a room with 9 people – Lucy

I tried RockIt! And climbed all the way to the top, even though it was high – Kaylee

I tried talking in front of everyone at Parliament House. I also tried everything at Treetops and rock climbing – Angel

How has this camp experience changed you or helped you grow?

Camp has helped me grow by doing new things and face some of my fears – Drew

It helped me face my fear of being away from home – Dami

It helped me to become more independent – Jobe

If you could change or add one thing to camp, what would it be?

What advice would you give to next year’s Year 6 students going on camp?

Try everything because you might not get to do it very much – Bella

In Science this term we have been learning about animal and plant adaptations and survival in different habitats. Students have made habitat posters, and are creating their own animals with a range of adaptations to help them survive.

Throughout our Biological Sciences unit – ADAPTATIONS, we have learnt all about how animals and plants adapt to survive in their environments. To complete the unit of work we created our own animals, planned and drew a labelled scientific diagram to explain the adaptations they have.

The P&F are holding Nugget Day! on Friday the 11th of April.
There will be no Canteen on this day.
Orders can be made via QKR! or by returning the form with the correct amount of money. Orders close on Monday 7th of April. 

Join us in supporting Boat Harbour Primary School’s fundraising campaign for the 2026 Grade 6 School Camp! Each purchase of NATPAT functional stickers helps us provide an unforgettable camp experience for our students, fostering teamwork, resilience, and lifelong memories. This fundraiser is essential to our school community, and this term, we’re aiming to raise $100—every contribution brings us one step closer to making this camp a reality!

Boat Harbour Primary School – NATPAT Fundraising