From the beginning of next term, Pre-Kinder and Little Learner sessions will be on each Monday from 9am-11am.

Pre-Kinder children will be in with Mrs Lazenby, to sing songs, read a story and enjoy some activities. The idea is to familiarise children with some school routines and build relationships with other children and Mrs Lazenby, while parents gradually remove themselves from the space to assist in the transitioning of coming to school. While your Pre-Kinder child is making friends and enjoying some aspects of school, you can go into the other classroom and enjoy a coffee or tea and a chat with other parents.

Litle Learners will be enjoying activities in the other classroom with Mrs Hill. 

From 10am - 11am all children will come together to enjoy outside play and move between both classrooms. At the conclusion of both sessions at 11am, Mrs Lazenby will say goodbye for the morning with a story and song. 

Have a lovely holiday - we look forward to seeing you again on Monday, 12th October!

Cross Country
The 2020 Boat Harbour Primary School Cross Country will be held on Friday 18^th September.  The purpose of this event is participation, with all students completing the course either by running, walking, jogging or a mixture of each. 

Parents wishing to join in the event or to be spectators and supporters are welcome to attend.  It is an expectation that good hygiene practices are adhered to, including using hand sanitiser and social distancing expectations. 

To make sure we are looking after the health and safety of the community, and to comply with COVID-19 Safe Workplace requirements, parents/visitors attending this cross country event are asked to complete a Visitor Health Screening Form, covering a standard set of questions about COVID-19 risk. This can be completed prior to your arrival by following this link, or the link on the Schoolzine app Home page, to an electronic version of the form, or on a paper copy when you sign in at the office.  This will allow us to trace visitors who have been at our school should the need arise.  Please allow yourself time before the event to sign in and complete these requirements.

Please ensure that your child has a drink bottle and change of clothes for the Cross Country.  We recognise that parents are busy, so there is a schedule of events listed below to help you know when your child is running.

11:00am             Grade 2 Boys
11:05am             Grade 2 Girls
11:10am             Grade 1 Boys
11:15am             Grade 1 Girls
11:20am             Prep Boys
11:25am             Prep Girls
11:30am             Grade 4 Boys
11:35am             Grade 4 Girls
11:40am             Grade 3 Boys
11:45am             Grade 3 Girls
11:50am             Grade 5 Boys
11:55am             Grade 5 Girls
12:00pm             Grade 6 Boys
12:05pm             Grade 6 Girls

Volunteers
Thank you to the many volunteers that contribute across our school.  Volunteers help in a variety of ways and we value whether it is cooking for an event or helping multiple times weekly – your contribution is highly valued and we thank you! Whether you are volunteering with Breakfast Club, helping in the canteen, contributing to fundraising events or being on the School Association – we recognise that without your support our school would not be able to function as well as it does.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Today, 24 students from grade 3-6 participated in the North West Cross Country Carnival at Ulverstone. BHPS did an amazing job! Well done to Harry who placed 4th and Jed who placed 8th in their division. All represented the school well and we would like to thank everyone involved.

Congratulations to the following students:
Grade 6
Jed,  Oszkar,  Patrick,  Luka,  Teegan & Jada-Marie
Grade  5
Dylan,  Cooper,  Haylen,  Leilani,  Sophie & Emma
Grade 4
Jacob,  Deji,  Rhys,  Kira,  Ellie & Ayla
Grade  3
Harry,  William,  Chaz,  Frances,  Amalie  & Ashley

The Boat Harbour Primary Cross Country will be held on Friday 18th September, back up day in the event of poor weather will be Friday 25th September.  Events will commence after recess at 11.00am on the school fitness track and surrounds.  Please see Principal's Report for starting times for each grade.

As this is a school house competition all children participating will earn points for their house.

As the grass may be wet on the day, could parents please pack a complete change of clothes, including underwear and shoes for your child should they be needed, to avoid them sitting around in wet clothing.

We require four parents to man checkpoints around the course (current RWVP card is required).  Please leave your name at the office if 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 Prep - 6 will receive a certificate of participation for completing the course.

There will be a special canteen menu for the cross country event on Friday 18th September.  Only the items listed below will be available to purchase - no weekly specials will be available.

Snacks
Pizza Scroll $1.00
Muffin $1.00
  - Savoury
  - Apple & Cinnamon
Slice $1.00
Popcorn $0.50
Fruit Bowl $1.00                                 
Fruit & Yoghurt $1.00
Yoghurt $1.00
Dip and Carrot Sticks $0.50

Lunch
Mixed Sandwiches $3.00
Hotdog in a roll $2.50
Soup $2.00
   Tomato
   Pumpkin

Drinks
Water $1.00
Flavoured Milk $1.00
Fruit Box $1.00

Parents are also welcome to order lunch to enjoy after the cross country run, either through the Qkr! app - lunch will be delivered to your child's class - or by visiting the canteen to purchase at lunchtime.

For many years, Boat Harbour Primary School has celebrated the artistic talents and creative art work our students produce. This year, due to COVID-19, our Art Exhibition will look a little different. We will be producing a virtual art exhibition celebrating the work of all students. This will include not only the visual arts, but also music and drama. This special event will be presented through Schoolzine at the end of Term 3. We look forward to sharing these wonderful pieces with you.

The Art Exhibition Committee

Yesterday, the SRC held Buy, Sell and Swap at lunch time. With the sun shining, and blue skies, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Many students came along with goods to sell including plants, playdough, hair scrunchies, second-hand toys and books, bath bombs and games. The market was enjoyed by students and staff. Thank you to all who participated. 

Student Representative Council

On the next two Mondays, 14th and 21st September, Grade 6 students will be holding an icy pole stall at lunchtime outside Minimbah.  Icy poles will be $1.00 each, and all proceeds will go towards the cost of the Grade 6 Leavers' Dinner.

Week 9

Pasta Wednesday
   Spaghetti Bolognaise $3.50

Thursday
   Beef or Chicken Pies $3.50
   Brownies $1.50

Wednesday - Thursday  
   Pizza Scrolls  $1.00
   Lemon Crumble Slice  $1.00
   Apple and Cinnamon Muffin $1.00

Week 10

Pasta Wednesday
   Macaroni Cheese $3.50

Thursday
   Honey Soy Beef Stirfry $3.50
   Butterscotch Self-Saucing Pudding $1.50

Wednesday - Friday
   Orange Cake $1.00
   Date & Chocolate Slice $1.00
   Mixed Berry Muffin $1.00

We have welcomed new and returning members to the School Association Committee following the election held before COVID-19 changed our world – Jess Adams, Rachel Kenney, Pippa Mills, Kearah Baker, Laura Wilson and Sam Hayes.  They have joined Maire MacCana, Kathryn Dixon, Pip Sadler, Teresa Regan, Kristy Russell and Peter Brown as your representatives in 2020.

Office bearers elected:

Chairperson:              Kathryn Dixon

Vice Chairperson:      Pip Sadler

Secretary:                   Maire MacCana and Pippa Mills (shared position)

Treasurer:                   Teresa Regan

Outgoing members Mandy McNamara, Narelle Edwards, Georgette Moore and Merian Ellis were acknowledged for their contributions as Committee members over a number of years.

Some of the accomplishments of the School Association in this last year have included:

• the formation of sub-committees – the Parents & Friends Fundraising group and the Green Team
• input into the new highway, bus routes and student intake area
• review of several policies
• ongoing support of the Breakfast Club 

The Fundraising group’s most recent activity was the Father’s Day Stall last week, which raised $515.20. Their next fundraiser will be a Dim Sim and Chicken Nugget Day, to be held at lunchtime on Monday, 21^st September.  Keep an eye out for order forms, which will be sent home with students next week.  More information later in the newsletter.  If you have any queries, please contact Rachel Kenney on 0402 748 866.

A Green Team of parents and teachers has been created to look at ways we can be more sustainable across the school.  At the moment we are   looking for interested students to join in planning a ‘War on Waste’ audit, a BHPS kitchen garden and improving our energy use across the school.  If you’re interested in getting on board with the Green Team, contact Nadia on 0412 883 572 or at nadia.murphy@education.tas.gov.au

Breakfast Club is up and running, and plans are afoot for a special Pancake Day on Thursday, 24^th September – more information about this later in the newsletter.  A big thank you to those parents who have made donations to this program through Qkr! app. These extra dollars have been going towards the purchase of butter and spreads, which is an ongoing expense.  If you would like to contribute, maybe to “pay it forward” to help someone who may not have much in their lunchbox, payments may be made via Qkr! app, select School Payments.  If you have any queries, or would like to offer your assistance with this program, please leave your details at the school office.

A Parents & Friends Facebook page has been created, and already nearly 50% of the school parent community has joined – a great way to find out what you may be able to do to help, comment, or just keep up with what is happening. 

BHPS Parents and Friends Info Page 

It is interesting to note that over the past couple of months since school resumed we have had over 30 volunteers working in and for the school, through School Association committee, fundraising group, canteen helpers, Breakfast Club, Green team, and this is not including parent help!  At the last TASSO meeting, it was mentioned that most schools struggle to get even 5% parent involvement, so well done, BHPS!

We encourage all parents who would like to contribute to the life of our school in some way to make contact either through Facebook page, directly to School Association committee and sub-committee members, or via the school office. 

Reminder that valid Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is an essential requirement for all volunteers – more information about this is available from the office. 

The Brekkie Club team are putting on a pancake special for the end of term. If you are available and would like to come in and join some of our mums cooking up some tasty pancakes for the kids and see the difference Brekkie Club makes to the start of their day, then please give the office your details to get you in touch.

The morning will start just after 8:00 am and be finished about 9:30 am. There is a safe place for small children if you have a need to bring them along too.

The School Association is seeking a new Uniform Co-ordinator, or even a couple of volunteers who could work together to carry out the Uniform Co-ordinator role.

The job involves:

• ordering of stock, unpacking and checking off when received
• being at school for a dedicated time each week (currently Thursday 8.45am – 9.15am, negotiable) for uniform sales and packing of any orders received during the week
• setting up uniform display for Kinder Orientation Day (late November/December) – with helpers
• setting up uniforms for book collection/uniform sales days in late January
• assisting with uniform sales on one or both days if possible
• organising helpers to assist with sales on one or both days as required

Our current co-ordinator, Kelly Shackleton, will be available to assist while the new co-ordinator/s learn the ropes.

Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is an essential requirement.  If you are interested, but don’t have RWVP, please contact the office to find out how to go about registering.

Does this sound like something you would be interested in taking on?  Please contact Kelly directly on 0439 433 294, or leave your name and contact details at the school office.

Waratah Wynyard Council has been working on a settlement strategy for the towns of the Waratah-Wynyard municipality. The settlement strategy is a planning document to set a direction for the development of the towns and villages of the Waratah-Wynyard Council area. It seeks to ensure they become (even) better places to live and work. The scope of the strategy is largely set by regional planning documents and in particular the Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy. However, Council believe that the best way to achieve the goals laid out in these documents is a matter best decided with the community. To this end we undertook the first round of consultation for the strategy between the 4-19th June. The findings of this survey have been very helpful for us to see your communities through your eyes, to understand what gives your towns and villages character, what would most contribute to liveability and what you like and dislike about living there. We have now had a chance to take stock of your responses and it has revealed some very useful insights for us. We have documented these findings, along with the lessons we have learnt from the consultation and the next steps in the report here. If you have already responded to the original survey, please take a moment to see if we have understood you correctly. If you haven’t responded to the original survey please have a look to see if you share the views expressed about the character of your area and best way to support liveability. Please let us know what you think, either to support the direction set by this document or suggest it can be improved. Everyone’s responses matter and help us to ensure our plans are best tailored to your needs. if posible can you let us know what you think before the 25th September so we might consider your input in time to prepare our next draft. thank you,

https://www.warwyn.tas.gov.au/news/strategy-aims-to-make-waratah-wynyards-towns-more-liveable/

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

YOUNG'S VEGIE SHED DISCOUNT OFFER

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.