PCYC

Our Grade 5/6 students recently took part in the Operation Resilience Program organised by PCYC (Police and Community Youth Clubs). These Grade 5/6 students hold senior roles and leadership positions within our school, and this program has significantly enhanced their ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Navigating the obstacle course presented them with various challenges that demanded effective communication and the willingness to compromise for the collective success of the team. Over the course of the program, we witnessed our students becoming progressively more strategic in their problem-solving skills, identifying their individual strengths, and recognising areas where they needed support from their team members. This experience proved to be immensely valuable for everyone involved. One particularly memorable aspect for me was observing students embracing the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, take risks, and realising what they are capable of when they have a go!

Darwin Football

Congratulations to the students who earned spots on the Darwin Football teams and then went on to represent the coast in Launceston. It's truly an outstanding accomplishment to secure a place on these teams, as they comprise some of the most talented players from our region, and the competition is exceptionally fierce. Well done!

Learning Conversations

This week teachers have had the opportunity to meet with families and share insights into student learning. These meetings offer a valuable platform for you to ask questions, express any concerns you might have, and engage in collaborative efforts to enhance your child's growth and development. We trust that these meetings have proven to be a worthwhile experience for those families who participated. However, please keep in mind that our lines of communication are always accessible, and we welcome you to reach out to us at any time.

Kids On The Cape

Early this year, Ellie Gatenby wrote to the Waratah-Wynyard Council to share her idea for a Fun Run inspired by the Gone Nuts Event. I am delighted to share with you that her vision has now been brought to life. This is a fantastic opportunity for children along the coast and I encourage our school community to support the inaugural event. Please check out the flyer and video below for more information. Congratulations, Ellie, on a job well done. We can’t wait to attend the event!

Happy Holidays!

As the end of term approaches, we wish you all a happy, safe, and restful school holiday period. Enjoy a well-deserved break and we look forward to seeing everyone return refreshed and ready for our final term of 2023.

PCYC (Police and Community Youth Clubs) is an organisation that aims to support young people in the community by offering low-cost, positive, sporting, and recreational programs in a safe environment. Geoff Taylor, a former member of the Australian Defence Force, runs PCYC in Burnie. Geoff runs the Operation Resilience Program, which aims to promote and develop young peoples’ cooperation, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills over a 4-week period. Some of the obstacles that students faced weekly included up to three river crossings where teams had to use either planks or ‘boats’ to get their team from one side to the other. There was also a tire swing obstacle and tire wall obstacle that students had to climb over. Each week Geoff introduced different hurdles for teams to navigate whilst completing the course.

While students were challenged at times, they also experienced a great deal of growth and gained some valuable life skills. Here are some of the students’ thoughts about the experience:

• “One of the skills I gained from this course was being able to understand why the leaders did specific things, and where they were coming from. Sometimes it is difficult to understand things like that.” – Billie
• “I think I gained confidence when it comes to heights.” – Cosmo referring to the tire wall obstacle
• “I felt supported by my team when they said encouraging things to each other.” – Maple
• “The skill I gained from the course was probably persistence because you can’t stop until it’s finished.” – Will 
• “I felt supported by one of my teammates when they supported my ideas … when I was the leader.” – Zach 
• “I feel like these skills will be useful when I get a job. PCYC taught us to follow rules and share ideas.” – Kristy 
• “Even though you have to go back to the start if you fall off, it teaches you that it is okay to make mistakes in life.” – Maija
• “I felt supported when people were helping me, cheering and just being kind.” – Jaelyn 
• “I think my leadership skills got a lot better during PCYC.” - Miriam 
• “I think the biggest challenge in PCYC was getting everyone to listen and cooperate. It was also challenging to get the visually impaired person over the obstacle course.” - Remy
• “My greatest achievement was using team work and communication to get over the obstacle courses and encouraging people to get over.” Chloe
• “My biggest challenge was wearing the goggles because when you looked through them it looks like everything is on a very big hill.” Brianna
• “My biggest achievement was the day I wore the wonky goggles and managed to finish the course without being sick.” Ari
• “My greatest achievement was learning to work as a team with other kids that were not my close friends and still completing the course on time.” Frankie
• “The most challenging part for me was when I had to wear the goggles that made me visually impaired. I couldn’t see things clearly and I felt very dizzy.” William

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

BURNIE TENNIS CENTRE

Monday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Wednesday 4th October

9.00 to 10.00am 4 to 7 year olds

Cost $15.00 per session or $40.00 for all 3 days

9.00 to 11.00am 8 to 16 year olds

Cost $30.00 per session or $80.00 for all 3 days

Private lessons available

11.30am / 12.00pm / 12.30pm / 1.00pm

Cost is $35.00 per session or $90.00 for all 3 days

For bookings or enquires please contact Grant on 0417528502

All lessons will be conducted by Grant a Tennis Australia Club Coach Professional.

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