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Term 2 Issue 2 Newsletter 23 May 2024

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Term 2 Issue 2 Newsletter 23 May 2024

From the Principal
Certificate Recipients
Parent Teacher Discussion Bookings Open Tomorrow
Launching into Learning
Nature Reading & National Simultaneous Storytime
From the Eco Leaders
Exeter Primary School Association Committee
Community News
Term Dates and Public Holidays 2024

TPSSA Cross Country

On Tuesday, we took a team of 42 students from grades 3-6 to compete in the TPSSA Cross Country event. In ideal running conditions we had some pleasing performances from the following students.

Grade 3

Lucy B – 1^st, Isabella H- 2^nd , Jacinta L – 10^th, Leylan M – 3^rd

Grade 4
Ellie B – 1^st , Eliza T – 3^rd, Sophie D – 4^th, Isla B – 7^th, Ivy-Rose W 9th

Grade 5

Maggie R -2^nd, Lisa H-H 3^rd, Autumn P – 6^th, Hunter J – 1^st, Chase R -2^nd, Oliver B – 7^th,

Grade 6

Ebony J-S – 4^th, Ivy B – 5^th, Noah H – 2^nd, Oscar S – 3^rd, Dylan K – 5^th, Neeson W – 7^th,

Congratulations to all the other runners from Exeter Primary School.

Social Media Platforms

There is a lot of publicity presently in the media and in parliament about how to monitor and enforce age restrictions for student access to Social Media Platforms. Many, if not all platforms, have an age recommendation of 13+. At a school level we have to deal with a number of issues which are a result of inappropriate use of ICT which occurs outside the school gate and in the home setting. As a parent I am fully aware of the difficulties monitoring and restricting children accessing social media sites. The link below provides parents/ cares and families information about how to develop strategies and safeguards to promote safe ICT use.

Online safety | eSafety Commissioner

Volunteers

We are extremely fortunate to have volunteers who make themselves available to support the learning of our students in classroom and on excursions. It is now a requirement for volunteers to undertake Mandatory Reporting Training to be active in the school environment.

We all have a role to play in keeping children and young people safe. 

This year, there is important training that anyone who works with children or young people must complete. This includes all our volunteers and service providers.

The training is compulsory under new laws designed to better safeguard children and young people in Tasmania.

It will help you understand what to do if you believe a child or young person is or may be being harmed, and to make sure you are doing all you can to prevent this from happening. The training will also tell you what you must report under the new laws. 

This simple, online training must be done as soon as possible, and you will need to complete it before you work with any children and young people this year.  

Once completed, you will receive a certificate, which you can save.  Please show a copy at the office or email it to our school email address.

To complete your training, simply visit Safeguarding Training.

Share your thoughts on school attendance

Help us better understand any barriers that may be in the way, and what supports are needed to help with getting to school.

The Department for Education, Children and Young People is doing statewide consultation on school attendance. 3P Advisory is independently running the consultation. Your answers are confidential, and you won’t be identified.

We want to hear from you. You can take part in an online survey, share or vote for suggestions, or join an online drop-in session via the 3P website. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

You can also share your thoughts about what you like or don’t like about our Every school day matters campaign.

As a parent or carer, please have your say. Please encourage your child/ren, too.

Every piece of feedback counts. Thanks for helping shape future DECYP initiatives, school-based engagement strategies and public awareness campaigns.

Does your child need help with homework? Find free 24/7 online study support with Studiosity.

Homework support, writing feedback and practice quizzes are available for students in grades 3 to 12.
Real-life subject specialists assist students with core Australian Curriculum subjects.
Feedback on cover letters or resumes is available for job seekers.
Library members log in free with their library barcode and PIN/password.

Not a Libraries Tasmania member? All residents of Tasmania can join online for free and get immediate access to Studiosity!

View how Studiosity helps 3-12 students and teachers on Vimeo

Further information: Libraries Tasmania’s Studiosity homepage

Canteen Orders – Children Away

If you have made a lunch order for your child online and then they are away sick or collected early, can you please inform the office staff so that the order can be cancelled and filled at another time.

Certificate Recipients

P1 Lockwood	Olivia, Georgia
P2 Mahar	Aylexis, Alice
Grade 1/2 Achilles	Wyatt, Emi
Grade 1/2 Hardman	Oliver, Indigo
Grade 1/2 Hookway-Dare/Gee	Jensen, Heidi, Evelyn
Grade 1/2 Kerrison/Poxon	Beth, James, Archie

Parent Teacher Discussion Bookings Open Tomorrow

Parent Teacher discussions will be offered over 4 days this year with one late night. The dates are:

Thursday 13^th June 3.30 - 7:00pm

Tuesday 18^th June 3.30 – 5:00pm

Wednesday 19^th June 3.30 – 4:00pm

Thursday 20^th June 3.30 - 5:00pm

The online booking system is prepared through Schoolzine. You must subscribe to Schoolzine to enable access for bookings and it will go live on Friday 24th May at 3.30pm (tomorrow) and will close on Tuesday 11th June at 3.30pm (week 7). There are 28 available spots for parents to choose from so don't miss out. If you have any problems with the online booking, please contact our school office.

Link to subscribe: https://exeterps.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe

Launching into Learning

It has been fabulous to see families committed to bringing their pre school age children along to our Launching into Learning programs at Exeter Primary so far this year. The programs are a great way to introduce your child to the school environment and to build connections with other children and families. If you would like any further information, please contact the school office.

Monday Playgroup 9.00-10.20 in Kinder Boyden

Wednesday Books & Bubbles and Gym Fun 9.00-10.20 in the Library and Gym

Friday Pre Kinder (for children starting Kindergarten in 2025) 9.00-10.20 in Kinder Boyden

Enrolment forms for Kindergarten 2025 will be distributed during Term 3.

Nature Reading & National Simultaneous Storytime

The Reading Leaders are currently running a reading in nature photo challenge. Students are challenged to find the most interesting place they can read in nature and have a photo taken. Photos need to be emailed to Mrs Smith at ellen.smith@decyp.tas.gov.au The challenge runs until next Monday 27 May. All students from Prep to Grade 6 are encouraged to participate to keep up the habit of reading. Winners from each grade will be announced in next week’s whole school assembly and will receive a book prize.

National Simultaneous Storytime

Yesterday was a special day as our students joined children across Australia to simultaneously listen to an online reading of the picture book Bowerbird Blues. This annual event is a vibrant, colourful, fun way to promote the value of reading and literacy held by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

The book this year was written by Aura Parker. It stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for BLUE! It’s a moving story of longing and connection, that unfolds as the bowerbird’s search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city. He swoops and snatches vibrant treasures for his collection, and soon his bower—a mix of natural and unnatural objects—attracts something greater and more fulfilling than he could ever have imagined. Our staff supported the event by dressing in blue for the day.

From the Eco Leaders

Hi, I’m Ada and I am an Eco Leader, What’s been happening? We have located a space for our Native Edible Garden, and it will be placed alongside the new 1/2 playground. We also hope we can be upgrading the garden behind 5/6 Wood and 5/6 Dehaan’s classrooms. This will help us learn more about: the culture of Aboriginal people; our local environment (by learning more about Australia’s native plants) and it will help us be more sustainable. Additionally, it will help our school look more beautiful and make our community happy. Watch this space as we progress, we will keep you updated. P.S. We are looking for community support on sourcing mulch and plants, contact the school or Ms Petrohilos if you can help.