It has been such a pleasure to come back to school and see the growth in all of our students.  I am impressed in the positive and determined manner that students have been approaching their learning.  The improvements they have made reflects their hard work, and I congratulate them for their focussed attitude.  It has been wonderful to see smiling faces, hear laughter and witness the caring and kind way everyone interacts – being back this week has quickly reminded me of how lucky we are to have our school.  It is so good to be back, I have missed being here and I look forward to enjoying the lead up to the festive season and celebrating the 2024 school year with everyone.

Hats/sunscreen

The weather has certainly been beautiful lately, and while we are lucky to be enjoying it, it is a reminder for us to be SunSmart.  Please encourage your child to wear a hat and to apply sunscreen both at home and school.  Thank you for helping keep our children safe and healthy.

Swimming

Learn to swim programs are well underway at our school at the moment.  Students from Kinder – Grade 5 have been accessing swimming programs to assist them in being able to be safe around water.  While some students are excellent swimmers and others are just learning, I consider this a vital skill for them to learn to help them be able to keep themselves safe in and around any waterways.  Students have certainly enjoyed getting in the pool, their development after just one week has been excellent.

Triathlon

Congratulations to our triathletes!  Some of our Grade 3 – 6 students travelled to Devonport today to participate in a triathlon.  Some worked as a team to complete the swimming, cycling and running course, while others completed all three legs of the event themselves.  Well done to everyone for having the courage to participate and for trying your best, we are proud of you!

Never Eat Soggy Weetbix!

In 3/4D this term, we have been looking at mapping using grid coordinates and directional language. This has provided many fun learning experiences such as a class game of battleships to understand how coordinates work, plenty of games of 4 corners to understand the different directions on a compass (and lots of fun mnemonics to help us remember!), the opportunity to map the classroom using craft paper, and a chance to write directions for a peer out in the playground. As the final task of our unit of work, students then designed their own colourful and vibrant maps of their own island with a set of written directions.

Burnie Coastal Art Group – Youth TasArt

Explore the vibrant world of Youth TasArt as we celebrate the remarkable artistic journey of students from 3/4S at Boat Harbour Primary School. This term, our young talents have delved into the realm of sculptural art, transforming discarded brochures, pamphlets, and even pulp from the historic Burnie Paper mills into mesmerizing creations. Their innovative use of paper as a medium showcases not only their artistic skills but also their ability to convey meaningful ideas through their work.

This year, Youth TasArt witnessed a record participation from schools across the Burnie area, with Boat Harbour Primary School making its debut in the competition. Setting themselves apart, our students proudly submitted sculptural artworks, a distinctive choice that stood out among predominantly two-dimensional entries. The judging panel recognised and celebrated this unique approach, evaluating 3/4S artworks alongside high school sculptural entries.

In a moment of triumph, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ella Snare (Grade 4), whose exceptional mushroom sculpture earned her the well-deserved third place. This accomplishment not only highlights Ella's artistic prowess but also underscores the creative spirit thriving within Boat Harbour Primary School. As we reflect on this term's artistic journey, let us continue to nurture and celebrate the boundless creativity of our young artists.

In 3-4 G we have been learning about Australia. We began by identifying all the states, territories and capital cities. We then completed a large map and investigated some of our best known landmarks. We researched details about places - such as Cradle Mountain and Uluru, buildings like the Opera House and natural features like the Great Barrier Reef.

We have also completed some projects on our favourite animals. Dogs and cats were very popular and so were some of our Australian animals like dingos, kangaroos and the Tassie Devil.

With the weather warming up it is very important that your child bring a bottle of water to school to stay hydrated.

For hygiene reasons, we not longer supply re-usable cups or drink bottles to the children.