Term 2
Welcome back to Term 2, what a wonderful start to term we have had.  I have been impressed with the way students have settled straight back into learning in a seamless manner, applying themselves in a manner that fosters learning. We have been spoilt with warm weather until now, however we are fully aware that winter is around the corner.  Please ensure that your child is prepared for the imminent cold weather – we are ready for the red mud to again bless us with its presence.

We hope that over the coming months we are able to hold assemblies again and share achievements and learning with our school community on site.  Until then, please continue to observe COVID protocols at school, if your child is unwell or exhibiting COVID symptoms please keep them home until they are well even if testing negative.  Thank you for helping keep our school and broader community safe.

School Association
Our School Association recently scheduled its AGM.  The Association is eager to have as many new members as possible and felt postponing the AGM would allow more people to be present and involved.  So if you are interested in contributing to your school by being a member of the Association we invite you to come to the AGM and learn more about the functions of the Association.  As an Association member you will contribute to school wide policies and administrative functions of the school.  There are opportunities to discuss a broad range of school wide topics in a supportive, caring environment.  All positions will be open for nomination, including President, Vice-president, Treasurer and Secretary. We hope to welcome as many new members as possible at our meeting on Tuesday 7^th June.

Launching into Learning (LiL) – Little Learners
It is fantastic to have Little Learners back and face-to-face at school!  Supporting our youngest members of the school community is a priority at Boat Harbour Primary School.  Regulations have capped participants at 25 people per session (including adults and children) and for sessions to go no longer than 1 hour.  As a result we are offering TWO Little Learners sessions each Friday, one from 9:00am until 10:00am and the other from 10:00am until 11:00am.  Please call the front office on 6445 1187 to book your spot.

Peter Brown
Principal

In Grade 5/6 we have been very busy with NAPLAN this week. All Grade 5 students have been doing a great job so far and have been trying their best.

Next week all students from 5/6 Groenewege and 5/6 Nicholls will be travelling to Burnie to attend PCYC. PCYC is an obstacle course that teaches students resilience and effective communication skills.

Students have been working on self portraits that include their inner and outer selves.

Before Easter 4-5B and some of Mrs McDonalds class had the privilege of having my mum Mrs Sue Radford come and make marshmallow bunnies, nests and home made boxes with Mrs Jess Adams. We had a great time and I am sure the children enjoyed eating their spoils.

Please be advised of works starting on the Bass Highway, East of Tollymore Road from Monday, 23 May 2022

The works will upgrade the section of the Bass Highway between Baulds Road and Tollymore Road, Table Cape. Works will include realignment of the highway to improve safety and an upgrade to the junction of the Bass Highway and Tollymore Road.

Please see attached the Start of Works notification outlining further details and a map showing the location of the works.

There will be some temporary traffic changes throughout the duration of the works to ensure the safety of workers and road users. Please keep to speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. 

Please feel free to forward the attached notification on to your colleagues and networks.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me by email Alex.Poate@downergroup.com , or on mobile 0437 864 588.

SRC Executive and House Leader badges arrived!!

Congratulations to these students for completing the NCSS Grok Coding Challenge in Term 1.

Changes to close contact requirements

Public Health has recently changed the rules for close contacts of COVID-19 cases so that they no longer need to isolate.

This means that if your child is a close contact – and importantly, symptom-free – they can attend school (except for support schools).

They would however need to pass a daily rapid antigen test before leaving home each day, for a seven-day period. Advice for close contacts is available on the Tasmanian Government Coronavirus website.

You will only need to let us know if your child is a close contact if they’re not attending school.

Close contacts should practise COVID-safe behaviours including good hand hygiene, physically distancing from others when they can and staying away from school if they have any symptoms.

While primary aged close contacts are not obliged to wear a mask in school, they can still choose to if it is practicable for them and they are happy to do so.

If your child is medically vulnerable and you have concerns with the changes to close contacts, then you may wish to work with your child’s medical practitioner to identify further options to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to them. If you have any concerns, please talk to us about alternative learning options.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school office.

For more information about COVID-19, please visit the Tasmanian Government Coronavirus website or contact the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738, or Department of Education COVID-19 Support Hotline at COVID19support@education.tas.gov.au or on 1800 816 057.

If you need support translating or interpreting this information, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

This term, there will be some changes in how COVID-19 cases are managed in schools.

Our school will continue to work closely with Public Health to safely manage any COVID-19 cases, with a focus on testing students and staff who have symptoms.

The number of students and staff with COVID-19 will be closely monitored, and we will work with Public Health to respond as needed. If there’s an increase in cases, Public Health will tell us what we need to do and what actions families will need to take.

Parents and carers will no longer receive a message every time there is an individual case in a class or grade – unless students or staff are medically vulnerable.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school office.

For more information about COVID-19, please visit the Tasmanian Government Coronavirus website or contact the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738, or Department of Education COVID-19 Support Hotline at COVID19support@education.tas.gov.au or on 1800 816 057.

If you need support translating or interpreting this information, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.