Today parents and carers will receive Mid-Year Reports detailing their child/ren’s progress and success so far this year. Teachers have worked hard to give a comprehensive overview of child/ren’s work and have included a Focus on Learning to highlight the programs and events for terms 1 and 2.

Kinder parents/carers will receive a copy of their child’s first Kinder Development Check (KDC).

Prep parents will receive a copy of their child’s first Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS) assessment in Literacy and Numeracy.

This year Grade 1-6 students have been assessed and rated in four learning areas of the Australian Curriculum – English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Grade 1-2 students will be given a descriptor comment.

Grade 3-4 students have received an A-E rating.

This rating system is now used by all states and territories of Australia. It is based on the work covered and progress made by your child in the first part of the year; it may change for the End of Year Report. Please see rating example below: 

A         Jane is performing well above the standard expected for Year 4

B         Jane is performing above the standard expected for Year 4

C         Jane is performing at the standard expected for Year 4

D         Jane is approaching the standard expected for Year 4

E         Jane is performing below the standard expected for Year 4

Please enjoy reading the report, discuss it with your child/ren and celebrate their success. Parent-Teacher discussions will be offered early in Term 3 as an opportunity to discuss your child’s report in greater detail, their ongoing progress, as well as focus for future improvement.

This year, we will be using Schoolzine’s Session Keeper for parents/carers to book Parent-Teacher Meetings. These meetings will take place starting from Monday, 29^th July – Thursday, 1^st August. To make a booking please click the link below (or type the link into your web browser). If you are booking multiple sessions please select your time slots as soon as possible to ensure you are able to book consecutive sessions.

As this is a new process there may be some initial teething issues. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the process, please contact our office staff.

https://boatharbourps.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/1

Assembly
Today, our SRC co-ordinated the end of term assembly. Well done to those students who showed excellent leadership skills in presenting in front of the school community.  Students' work this term was highlighted through presentations including the art frames, Reading Rules Program and Merit Certificates. Last week, our Junior and Senior choir represented our school in the Burnie Eisteddfod and today we were fortunate enough to hear them perform for us. Well done to all those students who participated and thank you to Mrs Matic and all of the supporting staff and parents.

Congratulations to all students who received recognition for their outstanding efforts this term, the recipients are listed below:

Merit Certificates
Jack Wilkinson, Maci Reid, Heidi Korthof, Tommi Dallas, Max Nichols, Kenzie Leary, Elloise Hansch, Maple Burr, Lizzie O’Reilly, Lex Forsyth, Corey York, Frances Kennedy, Lahela Betts, Zach McLean, Jim Vincent, Matilda James, Thomas Steers, Christina Allen, Michaela Calvert, Nate Brown, Chloe Gula, Noah Giles, Aiden Elphinstone, T’Kye Radford, Jessie-Lee Hansch, Patrick Allen, Oscar Taylor, Jag Runciman, Jed Wilson, Jasmin Abedin, Banjarra Ward-Lock, Jayda-Rose Anderson, Orion Scudder, Maddison Billing, Amy McGuinness, Chloe Pinner, Connor Gibson, Matilda Dodd, Samara Crutchett, Tanna Crutchett, Bill Batchelor.

Target 50
Jobe Elphinstone, Malachy Russell, Ezekiel Hutchison, Lucy Roberts-Thomson, Poppy Clarke, Ashlee Gardam, William Elphinstone, Miriam Hutchison, Harry Gatenby, Jovi O’Halloran, Ellie Gatenby, Matilda James, Zy Crutchett.

Target 200
Harry Wilson

Art Frames
Iris Holland, Murray Stubbs, Jobe Elphinstone, Lucy Roberts-Thomson, Ashley Kille, Flinders Kapene-Laing, Jazeps Vilums Osborne, Alex York, Deij Oram, Alissah Faber, Alexander Saltmarsh, Ashlyn Duniam, Heidi Ross.

Term 2 SRC Reps
Ayla Ogden, Mani Sushames, Teegan Hyland, Gram Taylor, Oszkar Sulyok, Alexander Saltmarsh

Next term, we welcome back Mr Brown after having extended leave and Mrs Eiszele from her Long Service Leave. Thank you to Mrs Baker and Mr Groenewege for taking on senior staff duties in their absences. We are happy to announce that Mrs Glennie Little and Miss Kiara Allen have been appointed permanent Teacher Assistant positions at BHPS.

A reminder that Monday, 22^nd July is a Student Free Day for staff professional learning. We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and we look forward to seeing you in Term 3!

Recently, we have had an increase of illnesses including gastro, colds and flu and unconfirmed cases of whooping cough and mumps. It is important that if your child is unwell that they are kept at home until symptoms subside or they get the all clear from your local GP. Below is some important information regarding gastro as well as  links to Public Health Service fact sheets for whooping cough and mumps. 

What is winter vomiting (gastro) disease?

A virus known as norovirus causes winter vomiting disease. The virus usually causes short-lasting outbreaks but is very contagious. The infection has caused many outbreaks in the community and in health care settings in recent years.

What are the symptoms of winter vomiting disease?

Symptoms can include:

• Nausea (often sudden onset)
• Vomiting (often projectile)
• Crampy abdominal pain
• Watery diarrhoea
• High temperature chills and muscle aches.

Symptoms begin around 12 to 48 hours after becoming infected. The illness is usually brief, with symptoms lasting only about 1-2 days. However, illness may be prolonged in some people (usually the very young or elderly). In more severe cases it may cause dehydration and require hospital treatment. If you have any specific concerns about your child you should contact your GP.

How is winter vomiting disease spread?

People can become infected with the virus in several ways, including:

• Contact with an infected person, especially contact with vomit or faeces.
• Contact with contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching eyes, nose or mouth.
• Consuming contaminated food or water.

What can be done to prevent infection?

It is often impossible to prevent infection; however, taking good hygiene measures around someone who is infected can decrease your chance of getting infected.

• Wash hands frequently including before eating or preparing food and after toilet use.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces immediately after an episode of vomiting or diarrhoea by using a bleach-based household cleaner.
• Flush or discard any vomit and/or faeces in the toilet and make sure that the surrounding area is kept clean.

Are noroviruses contagious?

Noroviruses are very contagious and can spread easily from person to person. Both faeces and vomit of an infected person contain the virus and are infectious. People infected with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to two to three days after recovery. Some people may be contagious for as long as two weeks after recovery.

It is important for people to use good hand washing and other hygienic practices after they have recently recovered from a norovirus infection. In addition, noroviruses are very resilient and can survive in the environment (on surfaces etc.) for a number of weeks. Therefore it is important that surfaces and objects that may have become contaminated are cleaned thoroughly.

Can my child stay in school?

It is extremely important that people who have been ill with vomiting or diarrhoea should remain off school or work while symptomatic and for 24 hours after their last episode of vomiting or diarrhoea.

Mumps Fact Sheet

https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/244031/Mumps_fact_sheet.pdf

Whooping Cough Fact Sheet

https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/143609/Pertussis_Factsheet_15_05_2018.pdf

A timely reminder for parents/carers to be vigilant when children are accessing social media and online platforms. Please click on the link below from the Department of Education. This site provides some very important and helpful information.

https://documentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/Documents/Infosheet-Health-CyberSafety.pdf

This year, we had 54 amazing designs entered in the annual Tasmania’s Premier LEGO Competition! There were certainly lots of “oohs” and “ahhs” from our spectators, who took time to vote for their favourite creations. Well done to all our students who took part in this fabulous competition, and good luck to Isla, whose unicorn creation will be displayed at the Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday, 13^th July & Sunday, 14^th July.

Kindergarten
Runners Up – Caitlyn Agnew and Sophie Mills
Winner – Jalen O’Halloran

Prep-2
Runner Up – Lizzie O’Reilly
Winner – Ashley Kille

Grades 3-4
Runner Up – Patrick Allen
Winner – Nina Vincent

Grades 5-6
Runner Up – Xander Betts
Winner & Overall Winner – Isla Inkson-King

Burnie Eisteddfod Certificates of Merit are available for any students who competed in the Senior or Junior Choir section of the Eisteddfod. If you pay $1.00 with your child’s details to the office by the end of the term Mrs Matic will organise these certificates with the Eisteddfod Society over the holidays.

Results:
Senior Choir received 86 points
Junior Choir received 2^nd Place with 88 points

During Term 2 the children have focused on developing or refining their level of skill, which contributes to their ability to competently and confidently participate in physical activity.

Prep - Grade 2
These children continued from their work at the end of term one (beanbags) and practised their manipulative skills with basketballs, soccer balls and then onto small balls (tennis). The skills of throwing, catching, rolling, fielding and dribbling, both with their hands and feet were practised.

Grades 3-4
These children started the term off looking at the components of fitness and using various tasks to challenge each of these aspects. They continued for the remainder of the term using small balls exploring throwing, catching, rolling and fielding. These activities were then a perfect base to practise striking skills, firstly with their hands, small bat, tennis racket and finishing with a two-handed strike using softball bats.   

Grades 5-6
The upper primary children started the term also looking at the components of fitness and using various tasks to challenge each of these aspects. They enjoyed a unit on tennis with ball control, forehand and backhand our focus for the skill extension. Finishing off the term with skipping activities that focused initially on jumping and their timing ability, with the last two weeks challenging their perseverance, with jumping activities that involved multiple ropes.

Thirty of our grade four to six children also participated in the NWPSSA cross country, held at Ulverstone.

Teamwork and co-operation is a major focus in all areas with the children being exposed to a variety of group dynamics involving individual, partner, small group and team activities. Children are encouraged to demonstrate tolerance and respect for peers, rules and equipment.

Term 3 Canteen Specials

Commencing in Term 3, canteen specials will be available on Wednesdays only.  The normal menu will be available each day as usual. 

Week 1 - Wednesday 24th July

Vegetable Soup $2.00
Vegetable Soup with a roll $2.50

Macaroni Cheese
Small $2.50
Large $3.50

Apple Crumble $2.00

Scroll $1.50

Week 2 - Wednesday 31st July

Tomato Soup $2.00
Tomato Soup with a roll $2.50

Curried Sausages and Rice
Small $2.50
Large $3.50

Brownie and Ice-cream $2.00

Raspberry & Coconut Slice $1.50

Thank you to everyone that has supported us by collecting Earn and Learn stickers when grocery shopping and sending them into school.

We are still tallying up the final amount of stickers, at our last count two weeks ago we had 40,000 and therefore have smashed our goal of 50,000! Well done everyone.

All the stickers go towards purchasing resources for our school.

Thank you Wynyard IGA for your generous donations to our Breakfast Club.  Your assistance has helped with the success of the program this term.

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