Term 1

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of Term 1 already, it has simply flown! This reflects the busy nature of schools, with things ranging from athletics carnivals to NAPLAN, excursions, visiting performances - but most of all, the focused and targeted learning taking place in every class across our school. We are extremely fortunate to have a determined and hardworking staff that do everything they can to support the learning of every child at Boat Harbour Primary School. 

School Psychologist 

We have been very fortunate to have Anna Hartley as our school psychologist. Anna is extremely dedicated to supporting both students and teachers in any way that she can. Anna is heavily invested in providing for students that require adjustments to their learning. She has a wealth of knowledge for staff to draw upon, especially as they cater for the individual needs in their classrooms. Anna is about to embark on her next challenge, filling a senior staff position at Romaine Primary School. Our loss is certainly Romaine's gain, and we wish Anna the very best as she tackles this next chapter in her professional journey. A replacement for Anna at Boat Harbour will be announced soon - they have big shoes to fill!

Easter Bonnet Parade

Thank you to all the parents and families that joined us on Monday morning for our Easter bonnet making and parade. Your involvement made a massive difference. You created an environment of inclusivity, happiness, teamwork, and creativity - thank you! Our students were so happy and engaged to share this learning and task with you, and they absolutely loved being able to parade their finished bonnets in front of you. We hope to have you join us again in classrooms working alongside students later in the year. 

Athletics 

Congratulations to those Grade 3 - 6 students that represented our school at the North-West Athletics Carnival recently. These students demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, teamwork and persistence, as every single one of them tried their best. Because of this, we are all extremely proud of them. Their efforts were of such a high standard, they managed to win the shield for their school division competing against like sized schools. Well done on this fantastic achievement!

Students that reached the finals in their events travelled to Penguin on Tuesday afternoon to compete in the Twilight Carnival. Congratulations William Elphinstone, Harry Gatenby, Sommer Beattie-Berne, Lex Forsyth, Bryce McNab, Harry Wilson, Liam McNab and Jovi O’Halloran for making it to the finals. Not only did every one of these students try their very best against very strong competition, the most impressive aspect of this carnival for me was the way our students supported not only each other, but other competitors as well. Well done for representing yourselves and our school in such an impressive manner. A special mention to Lex Forsyth for coming second in the 75m, William Elphinstone for coming second in the 400m, and to Harry Gatenby for winning the 1500m. Well done on these outstanding achievements boys. 

Newsletter Surveys

Thank you for recently completing a simple survey about our school newsletter. The BHPS School Association is working through a process to find out how best to share information with families and celebrate students and their learning. The challenge we face is finding ways to achieve this for all families. We recognise that what suits one family does not necessarily suit other families. The School Association will share plans moving forward in Term 2. 

Camp 

With Term 2 just around the corner, our Grade 6 students have their camp to look forward to. Thank you to parents, the BHPS P&F, and student leaders for raising money for this camp to reduce costs for families. 

Grade 6s will have one night in Launceston and three nights in Hobart, while enjoying many activities and learning opportunities they would not normally access. We can't wait to hear all about your adventures!

Holidays

We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Easter and holiday break. We look forward to you returning to school on Wednesday 26th April, ready for another busy and enjoyable Term. 

The school car park is a particularly busy space at the beginning and end of the school day. We encourage you to please be as safe and patient as you possibly can be to ensure the safety of everyone in this space. A reminder that the drop off point is a space to flow as freely as possible, with drivers staying in their vehicles to allow them to move forward whenever suitable and for children to move forward to vehicles once they have stopped. This allows traffic to flow smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You will notice next term that some new signs have been installed over the holidays. We ask that everyone does their best to follow their instructions to allow our busy carpark to be as safe as possible.

What is a School Association?

The School Association is made up of the parents, staff and community members of a school. School Associations exist for each Tasmanian Government School, including primary schools, high schools, district schools and colleges. The School Association is an important part of the school, working with the Principal to achieve shared outcomes for learners attending the school and for the benefit of the whole school community. Membership of the School Association provides a forum for the sharing of knowledge and skills. The purpose of the School Association is to provide members with a way to participate and support the school.

Being part of a School Association is one way of being engaged and involved in the school.

The Boat Harbour Primary School Association AGM will be held on the Monday 8^th May at 3:15pm.

Why become a member?

• A vibrant and collaborative way to contribute to the school.
• A great way to be informed.
• An effective way to share your ideas.
• Opportunity to be a voice for the broader school community.
• A productive way to build a strong school community.
• To contribute to student learning.

If you would like any more information or are interested in joining, please call the school on 6445 1187 to speak with Mr Brown.

Boat Harbour Primary School will be a polling place for the upcoming Legislative Council election held on Saturday 6th May. The P&F will be holding a Cake Stall & BBQ and would greatly appreciate any cooking donations. Cooking can be dropped off on Friday afternoon until 4:30pm or from 8:00am on Saturday morning. Please ensure all ingredients are clearly labelled. All money raised will be put towards the new playground. Thank you for your ongoing support of our school.

Every school day matters. Even just missing one day a fortnight can mean your child misses up to a year and half of their education, between Kindergarten and Year 12. If your child is absent from school please call the School Office or text the school mobile on  0497 172 188.