Term 3 Issue 5 Newsletter 25 September 2025

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Term 3 Issue 5 Newsletter 25 September 2025

EPS Attendance
From the Principal
Certificate Recipients
Music
Eco Leaders Clothes Exchange & Blanket Drive for Local Wildlife
Hawka, Hawthorn Football Club Mascot Visit
School Health Nurse
Happy Holidays
Community News
Term Dates and Public Holidays 2025

The average daily attendance rate; Year-to-Date, derived from student attendance data recorded in EduPoint as at 24/09/2025 is 88%

From the Principal

As Term 3 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a busy and productive period at Exeter Primary School. Our students have engaged in a wide range of learning experiences beyond the classroom, enriching their education and building valuable life skills.

Despite the challenges posed by widespread illness affecting both staff and students, we’ve been able to maintain strong teaching structures and routines. This has been possible thanks to our dedicated pool of relief staff who know our students well and understand the way our school operates. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the following individuals for their ongoing support and professionalism:

Helen Purtell
Mike Puccetti
Felicity Hewitt
Mary Parsell
Jonty Saville

I would also like to inform our school community that Miss Amnesty Achilles will be taking long service leave during Term 4. Families have been notified via email about the changes for their children.

Additionally, a special thank you to Mrs Renee Jordan, who has worked as a Teacher Assistant in Kindergarten during part of the term. Renee has seamlessly integrated into the team, and we look forward to welcoming her back in a TA capacity in the near future.

Swimming and Water Safety Program

Over the past fortnight, our Grade 3–5 students have participated in the Swimming and Water Safety Program at the Launceston Aquatic Centre. Their commitment, courage, and enthusiasm have been truly commendable. It has been a highlight to see each student grow in confidence and skill, and they should all be proud of their efforts and engagement throughout the program.

TPSSA Country Gold Carnivals

This Thursday, several of our students will represent the Tamar Primary School region in the TPSSA Country Gold Carnivals, competing against other regional teams from across Northern Tasmania. Congratulations to the following students for being selected:

Netball

Lisa, Maggie, Stephanie

Football

Jesse, Heath, Bailey, Floyd, Mason

Hockey

Jack, Jasmine, Ellie

Soccer

Lachie

We wish all participants the very best and know they will represent our school and region with pride.

I would like to wish everyone a restful and safe holiday period and I look forward to see everyone back in Term 4.

Certificate Recipients

P1 Lockwood	Max
P2 Mahar/Hookway-Dare	Lucy
Grade 1/2 Achilles	Reuben
Grade 1/2 Eastley	James
Grade 1/2 Hardman	Molly
Grade 1/2 Kerrison/Poxon	Adeline
Grade 3/4 Atkinson	Lily
Grade 3/4 Duncan	Jason
Grade 3/4 Zandavar	Henry
Grade 4/5 DeHaan	Lilly
Grade 5/6 Petrohilos	Lillian
Grade 5/6 Dunn/Gunson	Lachie
Grade 5/6 Wood	Milli

Merit Certificates

Prime Minister's Spelling Bee Finalists

Lillian & Osman

Thursday , 20

Music

Music classes have been working hard throughout the term. We have been looking at beat versus rhythm, experimenting with sound effects and Foley ready to create Soundscapes. In the senior grades we have been composing 4 bar rhythms preparing to add pitch for performance in term four.

Choir has been very busy for the last few terms preparing for Singfest. On September 2^nd they did a fantastic job at the night performance at the Door of Hope after a very long day of rehearsing. Congratulations to all involved.

Choir is now preparing for the Exeter Community Carols which we participate in each year. It is a great performance opportunity for the students and a great way to end our year. We hope to see as many family and friends as possible to support this great community event.

Well done to all the performers in the 2025 Arts afternoon, we will hopefully see more performances at our end of year assemblies from our talented students. A special thanks to the West Tamar Band for coming along to play with the juniors.

Grade 1/2 Soundscape creating

Singfest 2025

Arts Afternoon

Eco Leaders Clothes Exchange & Blanket Drive for Local Wildlife

Hawka, Hawthorn Football Club Mascot Visit

On Tuesday, the 1-2 classes enjoyed a visit to their classrooms to support and encourage them on their reading journeys. Hawthorn Football Club have been a strong supporter of the Government’s efforts to promote literacy in primary schools. They have are also a brand partner of the Premier’s Reading Challenge.

The classes enjoyed hearing about Hawka’s night-time reading routine and listening to a story with the themes of perseverance and kindness. This was followed by a discussion about health and nutrition. The students loved having Hawka visit, it was such a fun and wonderful way to promote reading.