Class Meetings

It was fantastic to have so many parents attend Class Meetings across the school yesterday afternoon.  These meetings were an opportunity to discuss class routines and expectations.  We recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents to maximise the learning and overall development and wellbeing of your child.  Please always feel welcome to arrange a time with your child’s teacher to catch up and discuss their learning, including ways that we can support them together.

Grade 6 Camp

Last week our Grade 6 students went on their camp to Melbourne and Canberra.  It is with pleasure, but absolutely no surprise, that I am able to report that all students were excellent ambassadors for our school, consistently demonstrating an excellent, respectful attitude everywhere we visited.  From the moment students boarded the Spirit of Tasmania on Monday until landing safely in Launceston on the Sunday, students were caring towards each other and embraced every opportunity they were presented with.  After spending one night in Melbourne before heading to Canberra for four nights, students – and staff, were pretty happy to have Monday as a public holiday to recuperate.  A massive thank you to Mrs Jules Wilson, Mrs Wilkinson, Miss Nicholls, Mr Groenewege, Mr Paul Hancock and Mrs Knight for pulling the camp together and making this an extremely valuable and exciting learning experience for these students.  Please feel welcome to chat with our Grade 6 students to hear firsthand about their experience.

Thank you to the BHPS Parents & Friends for helping fund the school trip, it simply could not go ahead without your support. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizen education.  Students participated in a variety of education programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.  To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributed $200 per student ($7,000 in total) under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs.  The rebate is paid directly to the school upon the completion of the excursion.

Athletics

The Boat Harbour Primary School Athletics carnival is always one of the best days on the school calendar.  It is provides an opportunity for parents and grandparents to come together and share a day with students as they try their best and work together.  Our carnival is strongly focussed around students participating and having a go, even when running might not be their strength.  A highlight of the day is the way students support and encourage each other, work together, and celebrate with and for each other.  Students feel valued, connected and loved when they have someone close to them visit the school to support and encourage them.  I understand that people lead busy lives, but to those people that were able to come along and support students and share the day, thank you.  A special thank you to Mrs Hutchison, Mrs Evans and Mrs and Mr Allen for your hard work and preparation to ensure the success of the carnival.  Congratulations Illawara for being the winning house on the day!

34 students that achieved highly at our carnival were selected to form the BHPS athletics team to travel to the Penguin athletics centre yesterday to compete in the NWSSSA Athletics Carnival.  Over 1000 Grade 3 – 6 students came together to put their best foot forward to gain selection in the NW team to participate in the State Championships later in the year.  Against strong opposition, our students competed bravely, with some excellent achievements.  From the long distance 800m through to the 75m sprints, every member of the BHPS team put in their best effort and we are so proud of you! 

Students that came 1^st or 2^nd in the semi-finals yesterday will compete next Tuesday afternoon in the Twilight finals carnival held in Penguin.  Congratulations to Sophie who will compete in the Grade 5 Girls 400m final, and to Teegan for reaching the Grade 6 Girls 100m and 400m finals.  Congratulations girls and all the best in the finals next week.

Progress Reports

Progress reports will be sent home on Friday 20^th March.  These reports are designed to give parents a snapshot of how their child has settled into the 2020 school year.  The reports include a comment from your child’s teacher and a tick-a-box section providing different elements of feedback.

North Melbourne AFL Clinic

44 Grade 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to access an AFL clinic hosted by the North Melbourne Football Club and AFL Tasmania yesterday.  This is a chance for some students to try something new and for others to refine some already developing skills.  A key message from the AFL players is to have fun while playing sport and enjoy playing with your friends.  They also gave some tips to students that were eager to pursue their dreams and how to achieve their goals.

School Association nominations close tomorrow, Friday 13th March 2020 at 4.00pm.

Nomination forms can be collected from the office.

Our Athletics Carnival on Friday 28th March was a brilliant day. The children put in a very full day, with many opportunities to be challenged, and in return to develop their level of perseverance and resilience.

Thank you to the many family members that came along to support the children; it certainly added to the atmosphere of the day and was appreciated by the students and staff. The camaraderie amongst students, staff and families was wonderful, and we were all entertained by Tash Turner’s fantastic effort on the microphone.

It was a very closely fought tussle between all the houses; with Illawarra enjoying success.

Well done to the place-getters. They were:

LONG DISTANCE

SPRINTS

The final house point competition results were:

Third place                       Coolangatta                    1120 Points

Second place                    Imbru                              1140 Points 

First place                        Illawarra                          1215 Points

Lorraine Evans               
Physical Education Teacher

Our assemblies provide us with a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate students that are demonstrating excellence connected to our values of Respect, Aspiration, Growth and Courage.  Congratulations to the students below for being recognised at our assembly last week:

Value Award Recipients:

Prep MC       Alya, Sofia, Mason

Prep WK      Summer, Darcy, Abbie, Murray

1-2 BK         Abigail, Gracie, Sienna

1-2 EE         Ella, Marley, Jake

1-2 H          Amelia, Ashlee, Ellie

3-4 EM        Logan, Ella-Kate

3-4 KB        Amy, Ari

3-4 T          Aiden, Abbie, Imogen, Ruby

The following students were selected to compete in yesterday's NWPSSA athletics carnival at Penguin:

Sam, Harry, Frances, Ashley, Logan, Amalie, Scarlett, Ashton, Aiden, Kira, Jacob, Rhys, Ayla, Ellie, Sophie, Leilani, Emma, Jordan, Dylan, Savannah, Cooper, Haylen, Oliver, Teegan, Tayla, Hailey, Jack, Patrick, Oszkar, Luka and  Jed. 

Well done to you all!

Book Club order forms are coming home with your child today. If you wish to place an order please do so by Monday 23rd March. If your order is to be a "SURPRISE", please mark it as such, otherwise orders are sent home with your child.

Orders can be completed online at scholastic.com.au/loop

Andrea Beswick & Teresa Regan
Co-ordinators

Nominations were called for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the Fundraising Committee on 4th March.  At the same time there were nominations called for parent and staff representatives for the School Association. 

There seems to have been some confusion around nominations between these two committees.  Due to this confusion, nominations for both committees will be accepted until tomorrow, 13th March, 2020 at 4.00pm.  We welcome all nominations. 

Depending on the number of nominations, a process to appoint positions will be followed.  For any enquiries, please contact Principal, Peter Brown.

Specials

Find this week's specials on the Qkr! app under Recess and Lunch - click on the Weekly Specials tab.

Week 7    18/3/20 - 20/3/20

Wednesday only:
    Vegetable Frittata with potato salad $3.50
    Apple Cake $1.50

Sushi Thursday:
     Teriyaki Chicken  $3.50
     Vegetarian  $3.50
     Tuna  $3.50

Wednesday - Friday:
     Jelly Cup $1.00
     Berry & Coconut Slice $1.00
     Raspberry Muffin $1.00

Week 8    25/3/20 - 27/3/20

Wednesday only:
     Beef Burger $3.50
     Summer Triffle $1.50     

Sushi Thursday:
     Teriyaki Chicken  $3.50
     Vegetarian  $3.50
     Tuna  $3.50

Wednesday - Friday:
     Banana Bread $1.00
     Orange Slice $1.00
     Apple Muffin $1.00

Parents/carers please ensure that you are sending your child to school with a nice big drink bottle full of water each morning.

The fundraising committee will be holding a meeting at the school on Friday 20th March at 10.00am.

Everyone is welcome - whether you would like to join the committee or just lend the occasional hand; we'd love to see you!

Reminder that all volunteers in our school must have current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).  If you don't currently have RWVP and would like to help:

• in classrooms
• with Breakfast Club and other School Association/fundraising initiatives
• in canteen, or
• go on excursions,

please see the information below regarding how to apply for registration.

When you have your RWVP card, could you please bring it in to the office so we can add this detail to our records for future reference.

Unfortunately we will be postponing Story and Rhyme Time sessions in the library on Friday afternoons until second term.