Every school day matters

There are lots of things you can do to set your child up for success:

Make sure your child goes to school, every day

Going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn and grow, and connect with their mates and teachers. It’s where bright futures start and where they’ll benefit the most.

Get them excited for school

If you show a positive attitude and excitement towards school, your child will pick up on that. The most common thing we hear from students, of all ages, is that school is where they can: » spend time with their friends and teachers » create new and fun experiences » find their interests » learn new things » open up their options – for whatever future they want (whether that’s their dream job or to travel around the world). Share these positives with your child.

Talk to your child about school

Open up a conversation with your child about what’s happening at school. It will help you to better support their interests and confidence in learning. If you show an interest in school, they’ll know that getting an education is important and valued.

Celebrate the milestones

Big and small! Celebrate milestones such as making it through the first day or week of school. And remember: all milestones look different. If it’s a big achievement for your child, it’s important to recognise it.

Set up a time to talk to your child’s teacher or principal

If you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available. Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you, in whatever way we can.

Know when to seek help

There is no weakness in admitting you need help. If your child has completely disengaged with school, and not attending at all, there is support to help you. In the first instance, talk to us at school. For more helpful tips, please check out the Anything can happen website.

With Attendance being a priority for the Department for Children and Young People, we have been reviewing our attendance processes at Exeter Primary. This includes more communication from the school to try and support you with potential attendance issues or to request a doctor’s certificate or statutory declaration for multiple absences.

Going to school every day gives children every chance to learn and grow, and connect with their mates and teachers.

Parent/Teacher Discussions

These will take place on:  

Thursday 13^th June until 7pm  

Tuesday 18^th June until 5pm   

Wednesday 19^th June until 4pm   

Thursday 20^th June until 5pm  

This is a great way to be informed about your child’s progress at school, socially, emotionally and academically. Online bookings are available via SCHOOLZINE and will close next Tuesday 11^th June at 3.30pm.

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

Swimming and Water Safety Program

The Grades 3-5 SWSP finishes today with an increased number of our students improving their skills and confidence in the water. Feedback from the swimming teachers has been exceptional regarding the way our students have engaged in the program and the respect they have shown. A huge thank you to our staff for their ongoing support and encouragement of the students in their care.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Respectful Relationships Education ensures that all Tasmanian communities value a culture of respect. We have formalised a sequence of lessons for Health and Physical Education to teach age- appropriate content to our students about challenging stereotypes and addressing attitudes and beliefs about gender and power that perpetuate family violence and abuse.

Class teachers will be supporting our school nurse, Annette Whitemore to facilitate these lessons, and help educate our students about Respectful Relationships.

Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Belinda Simpson

Assistant Principal