Issue 1~ 9 February 2016 OUR VISION ~ `Every Child – Every Day`
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Issue 1~ 9 February 2016 OUR VISION ~ `Every Child – Every Day`
OUR VISION ~ ‘Every Child – Every Day’ Issue 1~ 9 February 2016 What’s coming up soon…. Wed 17 Feb Meet The Teacher Lower Primary Miss Phair 5.005.20pm Middle Primary Mrs James/Miss Ridge 5.30-5.50pm Upper Primary Mr Newman 6.00-6.20pm Everyone is invited. From the Principal’s desk…. Welcome I am very pleased to welcome all students, parents and staff to the start of the 2016 school year, and what a fantastic start we have had. Teachers have worked hard to ensure that our fantastic teaching and learning programs are under way, and our students are showing great enthusiasm for learning. A huge welcome to our Kinder students and families – it is great to have you all here. Children’s Crossing Thank you to Meander Valley Council for installing a children’s crossing on our busy intersection at the school. This would not have been possible without the perseverance and commitment from one of our mum’s, Sheena Peters, who petitioned the council in the best of interests of keeping all students safe. What a great outcome for our students and community. Please encourage and model a safe crossing to your child. Thu 18 Feb Assembly 2.15pm Upper Primary Class. Everyone is invited. School Entry & Exit Point The entry and exit point for all students, parents and visitors is the top gate near the Multipurpose/LIL building. It is important that students/parents do not enter/exit the Fri 19 Feb Book Club Issue 1 due at school. grounds via the other two gates near the staff carpark for a number of safety reasons, including accidentally leaving the gate ajar for our little people to wander out of. We really appreciate your support and assistance with this. Wed 24 Feb Launceston Cup Holiday. New Staff to the School There are a few new faces that you might see around our school. Sat 27 Feb Mrs Kim James – Middle Primary Teacher W, Th, F Bracknell Primary P&F Fundraiser For Mrs Debbie Pavia – Lower Primary Aide (Term 1) M, T & F School Library Mr Paul Ballard – School Chaplain Mondays Under The Western Tiers Outdoor Once again the Western Tiers Community Church has provided substantial funding to Movie & Family Fun Night resource the chaplaincy role. We really appreciate this community assistance as it supports Bracknell Primary School Oval all students within our school. Cost:- $5.00 per/person, Max $25 per/family Movie:- Inside Out (PG) at 8.30pm Other:- Free Entertainment at 6.30pm Jumping Castle ($2 per/child) 6.30pm to 8.30pm BBQ Food, Snacks & Drinks Don't forget to bring chairs, blankets, bean bags Tickets;- Can be purchased on the night or by phoning 0409 604 189. Everyone is invited. Professional Support Staff Due to a new model of service delivery across the north of Tasmania we have had a change in our support staff. We welcome to Bracknell Primary: School Psychologist: Kylie Wickham School Social Worker: Kylee Bannon School Speech and Language Pathologist: Alison Gardner We would like to thank Jason Thomas, Susan Diprose and Sally O’Donnell for their commitment to working with our families over recent years. All new professional support staff will receive a formal handover from their predecessor and begin at our school within the next few weeks. Until the official handover takes place, our previous support staff will still be available to support students and families as required. PTO Bracknell Primary School Department of Education What’s on around the corner at school…. Thu 3 Mar Assembly 2.15pm Middle Primary Class. Everyone is invited. Mon 14 Mar Public Holiday Thu 17 Mar Assembly 2.15pm Lower Primary Class. Everyone is invited. Fri 25 Mar to Tue 19 Mar Easter. Thu 7 Apr End of Term for students. Fri 8 Apr Moderation Day. Tue 26 Apr Anzac Day Service. Everyone is invited. Tasmanian Fire Service Education Program - all students. May 5, 6 & 7 Agfest. Term Dates 2016 Term 2 Tue 26 Apr - Fri 1 Jul Term 3 Tue 19 Jul - Fri 23 Sept Term 4 Mon 10 Oct - Thu 21 Dec From the Principal’s desk continued …. Meet the Teacher Our ‘Meet the Teacher’ information session will be held on Wednesday, 17th February at the following times: Lower Jess Phair 5:00-5:20pm Middle Kim James/Lauren Ridge 5:30-5:50pm Upper Tom Newman 6:00-6:20pm Parents/carers have the opportunity to visit the classroom and learn about class routines during a short presentation from your child’s teacher. A qualified teacher will be available in the Multipurpose Room to supervise your child/ren for the duration of the session. Professional Learning for Teachers To ensure our staff are up-to-date with current initiatives and research we have several training days for teachers this term. Whilst this may cause disruption to some class routines I will be working with relief teachers to ensure as much continuity as possible. Regards, Sharryn Do you work? Or have other commitments? Are you rushing to pick up your child/ren on time? Or would you like a few extra hours child free? Bracknell Primary Outside School Hours Care is the place for you, offering outside school hour care in a fun, relaxing and safe environment, and what’s better it is based on the school grounds. Casual and Permanent bookings are available from Monday-Friday 3pm-6.00pm. For more information or to make a booking call Tamika on 0429 327 370 School Association School Association meetings are held the last month of every term. Do you have anything for the Agenda for Term 1? Please see one of the following members if you would like anything raised at our next meeting: Chris Parker (Chair), Sharon Bugg, Sharryn Crothers, Dellie Jordan, Ian Mackenzie & Annette Strickland. Professional Learning/Moderation Days 2016 - no school for students Fri 8 Apr - Moderation Day Mon 18 Jul - Professional Learning Day Fri 21 Oct - Professional Learning Day Community News Maryanne's Dance & Fitness For 2016 Classes Resume Back Thursday 11th Feb at Bracknell Town Hall Jazz & Tap for all ages. For enquiries Ph: 6397 3376 or 0409 604 178 CONTACT DETAILS 53 Jane Street, BRACKNELL, TAS 7302 Phone: (03) 6397 3288 Fax: (03) 6397 3552 Email: [email protected] Web: www.education.tas.gov.au/bracknellprimary Community News Free household hazardous waste drop off The Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group is holding a free household hazardous waste drop off on the 27th and 28th of February. The drop off collection is a registered service for all residents of northern Tasmania including the Break O Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar areas, for domestic quantities of household chemicals. Only registered materials will be accepted for disposal. The types of chemicals accepted include: Solvents and household cleaners, Floor care products, Ammonia-based cleaners, Pesticides and herbicides, Poisons, Pool chemicals, Hobby chemicals, Acids and alkalis Date 8:00am - 5:00 pm 27 February 2016 8:30 am - 11:30 am 28 February 2016 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 28 February Location 50 Lamont Street, Invermay 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale Alveston Drive, Deloraine Registration process Call the City of Launceston Customer Service Centre on 6323 3000 Call the Dorset Council depot on 6352 6510 Call the Meander Valley Customer Service Centre on 6393 5300 Registrations close on Wednesday 24th February.