Term 4 is already flying by as we enjoy a fantastic start to the term. Our Grade 1-2 students enjoyed an excursion to Stanley on Tuesday, learning about local history and most making it all the way to the top of the Nut! A reminder that as the sun begins to have more bite that all students need to have their school hats at school to wear during break times. Unfortunately, the Grade 3-4 Sports Expo was cancelled last Friday due to poor weather, an event that was cancelled rather than postponed because of the extensive logistical requirements involved in activities of this nature. Fortunately, teachers at BHPS created their own mini expo at school for students.

On Monday the school employed its lockdown procedure. Lockdown at school can happen for a large variety of reasons, with student safety always the key priority. It involves students moving directly to their classrooms, ensuring these areas are safe, secure and under the direct supervision of staff. This procedure is practised by students and staff to refine the steps involved and ensure it is an effective process. The challenge is that the reason for a lockdown is very contextual. I would like to commend all students and staff on the excellent manner that they conducted themselves on Monday. There was a situation where an unknown adult was seen on and around the school grounds at the start of the school day. Students were placed into lockdown and the police were called. The police assured the staff that there was no cause for concern as they found the person and removed them from the area. The school contacted parents via Schoolzine to inform them of the situation. All students were informed of the steps taken and revisited the lockdown procedures in a brief assembly to avoid confusion.  If you have any questions regarding lockdown please contact the school.

We recognise the importance of fostering a partnership between home and school to enable students to be the best that they can be.  Keeping you informed of your child’s learning is a key focus for staff.  We also recognise that due to the busy nature of parents lives that it can be quite difficult for you to be in the school as often as you would like. SeeSaw is an app that allows you to receive regular updates about your child’s learning, including photos, videos and examples of student learning.  Some parents will have already received information regarding SeeSaw and how to connect with it.  Parents that have not connected yet can expect information regarding SeeSaw over the coming weeks.  SeeSaw is something all classes will adopt in 2020 and feel that this will be a wonderful way for you to be informed and keep as a record of your child’s learning.

Peter Brown
Principal

Student Free Day - Friday, 1st November
Public Holiday - Monday, 4th November

Introducing our Student Representative Council

Term 4 Reps!

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent their classes on the SRC for term 4: Zy Crutchett, Jordyn Callaway, Alissah Faber, Jack Nichols, Orion Scudder and Caitlin Mckenzie. I look forward to working with these students alongside our SRC Executive for the remainder of the year.

Louise Eiszele
SRC Co-ordinator

Our Trivia Night will be held next Friday, 8th November. If you haven't already booked your table/tickets you can email monique.gardner@education.tas.gov.au to secure those.

Please arrive at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start, it is $20 per person which is payable at the door upon arrival on the night. Please remember it is a cash-only event, there will be no Eftpos facilities on the night.

The bar will be open on the night with a range of drinks ranging in price from $4-$8 each.

We can't wait to see everyone for a fun-filled evening! 

CANTEEN SPECIALS

WEEK 4 - Wednesday, 6th November
Main - Teriyaki Chicken, Vegetarian or Tuna Sushi Rolls $3.50
Dessert - Brownie with ice-cream $1.50
Treat - Egg & Bacon Tart $1.00
Slice - Lemon Slice $1.00
Muffin - Mixed Berry $1.00

WEEK 5 - Wednesday, 13th November
Main - Chicken Burger $3.50
Dessert - Jelly Whip $1.50
Treat - Carrot Cake $1.00
Slice - Apricot & Coconut $1.00
Muffin - Double Chocolate $1.00

Please remember when making orders on Qkr to ensure you are selecting the correct day for the order.

On Tuesday 29^th October, 1-2 Bilbies, 1-2 Quolls and 1-2 Koalas went on an excursion to visit Highfield House in Stanley. I learnt that people who worked for the Van Diemens Land Company lived here. I found out that only the adults could eat meals at the big dining table. The children were only allowed to eat in the dining room when it was a special occasion like their birthday or Christmas. There were no telephones or computers to communicate with people in other countries, so they had to write a letter using a quill. The letter was then sent on a boat and would take 4 to 6 months to arrive. They would write out a second copy so they could remember what message they sent in the first letter. Then they had to wait a long time to get a reply.

After lunch, we all walked up to the top of the Stanley Nut. It was really steep and hot. Everyone loved looking at the view from the top. We had a great day!

Written by Izabella Jones – 1-2 Bilbies.

The RFDS had their dental chair delivered to the school this morning and Sandra and Chloe will begin seeing students in the next few weeks. The dentist has been set up in the room just next to the canteen, therefore any parents who are attending appointments with students are welcome to wait in the foyer area outside the canteen.

Whilst the RFDS is here our Breakfast Club program will run outside of Minimbah.

Letters were sent home with our Kinder - Grade 2 students last week. The letter contained information regarding your child's swimming time and what to bring. All students are required to wear a swimming cap, which will be provided to students by class teachers before their first session.

Please ensure that your child is well prepared each day with the following clearly named items:

• Towel
• Bathers - please do not allow children to wear their bathers to school
• A named plastic bag in which to keep wet belongings

Please also ensure that all school uniform items are clearly named to avoid accidentally swapping items with other students in the changerooms.

Our K-2 students enjoyed watching Monsters Inc. this afternoon in the hall as part of our Halloween Movie Afternoon.

Grade 3-6 students are invited to attend a Halloween Movie Night to watch Goosebumps 2. A Sausage sizzle ($2.00 per sausage) and activities (Chocolate Lob – gold coin) are being held at 5:30pm, with the movie commencing at 6:30pm-8:15pm. Parents please ensure you are back to collect students at 8:15pm when the movie finishes. Students are welcome to bring a pillow or blanket if they wish, they are also welcome to dress up in Halloween costumes.

There will be snacks available for purchase during the movie, please see the menu below.

SAVE 10% AT YOUNG'S VEGIE SHED

Young's Vegie Shed is delighted to be a part of the Boat Harbour Primary School Breakfast Program and are pleased to offer the Boat Harbour Primary School community this exclusive discount offer. Simply cut out or show this advertisement via your Schoolzine app at Young's Vegie Shed, Bass Highway, Camdale, to receive a 9% discount off your entire purchase. A copy of this advertisement MUST be presented to receive the discount. Offer valid until 18/12/2020.