16 December 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

It was brilliant to see so many families support the Snug Jingles evening on Sunday 11th December. Another sunny, twilight event celebrating great communities and connections. Our thanks goes to Deb Tabor for all her organisation and hard work to make the night a success. We would also like to thank all the other community members who helped in the lead up and on the night.

Our Graduation Assembly on Tuesday night celebrated the academic achievements and exemplary leadership of our Grade 6 students. Their showcase musical, digital and theatrical items left no one in doubt of their growing abilities. We wish them all the very best for their bright futures and know they have the skills to face and solve challenges to come. Can I thank all the staff members who made the ceremony and supper a wonderful celebration of excellence.

This Monday and Tuesday we have our final assemblies for the year. K-1 will present final items on Monday at 9:30am and be hosted by Grade 1A. Grade 2-6 will be on Tuesday at 9:30am and be hosted by Grade 5 leaders. We hope you can join us in celebrating the achievements of the students and acknowledging staff moving into different roles.

We will have another shorter newsletter coming out on our last day of the school year, Wednesday 21st December.

Bonnie Jeffrey
Principal

Kath’s Spot

There is something about this time of year that always just seems a little more intense than the rest of the year. As December hits, everyone gets that little more overtired, and I guess we are trying to cram lots more into the time we have. And if you are anything like me, I think I have high expectations of all the things I can fit into a limited time frame.

But is that what this time of year is all about? Ticking boxes, and running around madly? I suspect the times we spend with friends and families, we actually want to really spend that time with them... totally engaged in what they are saying, not trying to work out when we need to leave for the next thing. Am I right?

Sometimes we need to stop and look at the calendar and make sure it is filled with all the important things, not just the urgent tasks. Maybe try to fulfil tasks at the same time as doing something important. For example, the other day I needed to do shopping so I took one of the boys with me so we could have some one-on-one time. Often just chatting to and from things is a wonderful time together.

Whatever your family does this special season, I hope you are blessed with Joy, Peace, Hope and Love, and I look forward to spending more time with you all in 2017!

Kath Dolliver
Chaplain

Assembly Awards

Class in Focus – Grade 5A Milne/Burbury

We have been very busy this term:

• Learning about finance and budgeting in Maths
• Learning about letter writing and plurals in English
• Completing independent research and presenting our information
• Mapping and creating a Travel Brochure in Geography
• And experimenting in ‘STEM’ learning area

We have also been developing our leadership skills by working with the Grade 6’s and learning how to run Daily PE. This experience has helped us to self-reflect and work on striving for excellence as we head into 2017 and become leaders at Snug Primary School.

Grade 6A – 21st Century Learning

Recently Oliver James entered the MyState Film Festival with his film 'What's your adventure?'. It is was inspired by the work of British Adventurer Alastair Humphreys, who spent 4 years cycling around the world, has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, crossed Iceland on foot, walked across India and now promotes micro adventures.

Alastair managed to see Oliver's film and suggested that the class conduct an interview over Skype. On Wednesday the 7th December Grade 6A conducted the interview and, in Alastair’s own words, he "was amused, challenged and impressed by the standard and depth of their questions."

For more information on Alastair Humphreys you can visit his website:

Well done 6A for doing such a great with our 21st century learning!

Snug Primary at the DEC

Drama News

Ever wondered where your ticket money goes to? With funds raised from play ticket sales this year we have been able to purchase a number of additional drama resources including face paints, coloured hair sprays and make up to use in future productions. Thank you!

Triathlon

School Medication

Just a reminder to please pick up your child’s medication from the school office on the last day of school.

Move Well, Eat Well

Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

If you volunteer at Snug, you are required to have a “Registration to Work with Vulnerable People”. The process for registration can be found here:

Please note: it is critical that, as a volunteer, you select ‘Department of Education’ (from the drop down box) as your Volunteer Body after you have answered the question: “Are you currently working or volunteering in a child related activity?”

Absences

Parents/Carers are reminded to advise the school office if their child is unable to attend school due to injury, illness, holiday, appointments or any other reason. This can be done:

• By Schoolzine – click on the ‘Absentee’ tab
• By phone – 6267 9230
• By email – snug.primary@education.tas.gov.au

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Coming Events

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Community Notices

Blue Lagoon Super Summer Holiday Kids’ Circus Fun Camp

Kidfit Triathlon and Team Family Fun Run

Snug Fire Brigade Christmas Lolly Run

LEGO® School Holiday Workshops with Bricks 4 Kidz

Who loves building with LEGO bricks? Bricks 4 Kidz® is again holding half day and full day workshops in the school holidays with a variety of themes, including ones inspired by Harry Potter, Nexo Knights, Star Wars and Minecraft! Come and have fun building LEGO® using our own plans with a variety of different activities including using Technic pieces with motors and batteries! These workshops are for both boys and girls and we also have lots of fun with our sports activities in our break times! Visit our website at the following link or phone 0408 454 851 for details.

ISM Holiday Classes

Term Dates for 2016

Term Dates for 2017