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Collecting students at the end of the day
A reminder that all students being collected at the end of the school day will now be moved to the Japanese garden to be collected. This area is at the Eastern side of our school, outside the 5/6 classrooms and next to the new Prep classrooms. Staff would appreciate that parents wait in this space in preparation to collect their children. This allows us to ensure the safety of all students. I will be on duty in this space to help ensure the safe collection of all students.
Respect
Each week as a whole school we share a key message that assists us all in achieving our school values of Respect, Growth, Aspiration and Courage. We recognise that if our students can build these values that they have every opportunity to be the best that they can be. This week’s focus is Respect and one way that we achieve this is by treating others how we would like to be treated. This message is important to some students as they are learning about how their actions make others feel. Please take a moment to talk with your children about how they feel when they are not treated fairly and how they can ensure they make others feel safe, welcome and happy.
5-6 Sport
Some of our Grade 5-6 students recently represented the Darwin region in Football, Netball and Soccer. These students participated in selection processes and successfully made the team for their chosen sport:
Netball: Bo Ellis, Georgia Weller, Teegan Hyland
Soccer: Jack Nichols, Oszkar Sulyok, Keira Beswick, Tayla Jackson
Football: Jed Wilson, Riley Wells, Maddison Billing, Morgan Batchelor, Manaia Russell, Jada-Marie Russell
They competed against the Devon region, who proved to be strong opponents. Congratulations to the students who were successful in representing our region and well done to everyone that challenged themselves to try your best at selections.
Welcome Kelli Lockett
Miss Gardner is challenging herself to further her learning and ambition to work in classrooms by working as an aide in our school for one day a week. I would like to welcome Kelli Lockett who will be the friendly face helping in the Office while Miss Gardner is in a different space. Mrs Lockett has broad experience working in this area and will happily help you with anything you need. Please make yourself known to Kelli, we are fortunate to have her supporting students, parents and staff at Boat Harbour Primary School.
Peter Brown
Principal
Pre Kinder
Our Pre Kinder program will begin Monday, 14th October for all children who are due to begin Kinder in 2020. The Pre Kinder sessions will run from 9:00am - 11:00am in the Kinder area each Monday in Term 4.
During the Pre Kinder sessions, children will participate in storytime, singing, a variety of indoor/outdoor play-based activities along with some aspects of a school day to familiarise children with classroom routines. These sessions are an opportunity for your child/children to familiarise themselves with the Kindergarten environment, make new friends and meet our Kindergarten staff.
Little Learners - Term 4
Little Learners will recommence the second Monday in Term 4 - Monday, 21st October and will run for a longer session time 9:00am - 11:00am. Little Learners will continue to be held in the hall and run separately to our Pre Kinder sessions.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to give us a call.
ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN FOR KINDERGARTEN 2020.
Do you have a child that will be turning 5 next year or know someone who does? We are accepting kinder enrolments for 2020 NOW!!
Please see our office for enrolment forms and further information.
The SRC have been busy planning the school disco for Friday 6th September. The Disco for Kinder-Grade 2 will be after lunch from 1:30pm on Friday. Students can come dressed in their disco clothes for the day, or they can get changed at lunchtime if they wish. Kinder parents are welcome to bring their children along, but we ask that you stay at school to supervise your child. The SRC will be collecting gold coin donations.
Grade 3-6 disco will be 6:45pm – 8:30pm. Entry will be beside the canteen. Students are required to bring their ticket on entry. The canteen will be available for the evening disco with all items being $1 each. Parents/guardians are required to collect their child from the hall at the conclusion of the disco. If any students are going home with another family, please provide a note so that we are aware.
We look forward to having a great time, with all money going towards Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
Louise Eiszele,
SRC Coordinator
The Boat Harbour Primary cross country for P - 6 will be held on Friday, 20th September - in the event of poor weather on Friday, 27th September.
For Prep - Grade 2 students, events will commence after recess at 11.00am and run on the school fitness track and surrounds. For the primary grades 3 - 6 events will commence at 11.30 am and will be held on the school grounds and surrounds.
Grades 3 - 6 children will have the choice of entering the medal event (this involves two laps of the course, double points for the school house, participation certificate and first to fifth placegetters certificate) or the fun run event (this involves one lap of the course, participation certificate and single house points)
As this is a school house competition all children participating will earn points for their house.
Parents are more than welcome to come and support the children.
We do request parents pack a complete change of clothes including underwear and shoes for your child, as the grass is wet and we do not want children sitting around in wet clothing.
For the grade 3 - 6 events we will require 6 parents to man checkpoints around the course. Please leave your name at the office of you can assist.
Cross country running is challenging and the children will be encouraged to complete the course to the best of their ability. For this reason, all participants P - 6 will receive a certificate of participation for completing the course.
Lorraine Evans
Physical Education Teacher
SPECIALS:
Week 9 - Friday 20th September - FOOTY COLOURS DAY MENU
Beef Mince Pie $3.00
Chicken and Corn pie $3.00
Tomato Soup $2.00
Saveloy in Bread $2.00
Footy Colour Cookie $1.00
Footy Colour Muffin $1.00
Tomato Soup $2.00
Week 10 - Wednesday 25th September
Chicken Burger with cheese, lettuce and mayo
Small $2.50
Large $3.50
Berry Crumble $1.50
Limited menu for last day of Term 3 - Friday 27th September
Sausage in Bread $2.00
Soup $2.00
Salad - Roll, Bowl, Wrap $3.50
Salad as above with chicken or ham $3.80
Toasties $3.00
Choc Chip Cookies or Slice $1.00
Sweet or Savoury Muffin $1.00
Fruit Bowl $1.00
Fruit and Yoghurt $1.00
Yoghurt $1.00
Carrots and Dip $0.50
Popcorn $0.50
Rice Cakes $0.20
Chocolate or Strawberry Milk $1.00
Apple, Orange, or Apple and Blackcurrant Juice $1.00
Water $1.00
Congratulations to the winners of our Fathers Day raffle.
First Place - Aiden Elphinstone
Second Place - Mackenzie Pinner
Third Place - Brandon Elphinstone
A big thank you to everyone who brought tickets and supported our Fathers Day Raffle.
The RFDS Mobile Dental team will be visiting our school again this year in Term 4. They will here from Monday 18th November to possibly the end of the school year depending on how many students wish to see them.
Students are invited to take part in a free dental program. Includes: dental check-up, oral hygiene, fluoride varnish, fissure sealants and fillings as required.
The RFDS team set up here at school and can collect students from their classroom saving parents time off work, etc. if they are busy, although parents are more than welcome to attend the appointments if they wish.
The RFDS will be set up in the old AST office down near the Canteen and will be here on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
If you would like your child to have a free dental check-up the RFDS require a signed "Child Consent to Treat" form by a parent/guardian. Forms were sent home to each child last week and can also be printed using the link below. All forms need to be returned to school by Friday, 1st November in order for the RFDS to schedule appointments.
Attention: Parents and Carers of students in grades 4 - 6
The wellbeing of our students is important to us.
To get an understanding of how students across Tasmania feel about their own wellbeing, students in Years 4–6 at Boat Harbour Primary School will be taking part in a wellbeing survey.
The Student Wellbeing Survey is part of the Department of Education’s Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy.
The details for the survey are:
Who: Students in grades 4 - 6
What do I need to do: You and your child don’t need to do anything. The survey will be done in class time and will not require your child to prepare in any way.
A letter with more information has been sent home with all Year 4 - 6 students, including Frequently Asked Questions and a form to sign and return to the school if you do not want your child to participate in the survey.
If you would like further information, please contact the school office.
Thank you for supporting us to ensure that all our learners are safe, feel supported and are able to flourish, so they can engage in learning.
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