15 October 2021

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Hi Parents, Families and Community,

Term 4 is already a week old, and there is plenty scheduled this term – always a really busy one.

Show Day is next Thursday, so no students at school. No students next Friday either – a student free day, where teachers will be doing professional development.

Our Athletics Carnival is on Tuesday, October 26. The community is invited, but will need to be seated in our designated space.

Community Morning Tea

On Wednesday, October 27, we have a Community Morning Tea. Members of the community are invited to join our chaplain, Kath Dolliver, for a morning tea in our school kitchen. Don’t forget to check in should you wish to attend!

Reading with your children

We all know the critical importance of reading for our youngest. We also know how busy we all are in our lives! We just want to encourage al of our mums and days, grandmas and granddads, uncles and aunties to take the time to read to, and with, our students at home. Developing a love of reading is critical in ensuring success at school.

Morning and Afternoon Drop off

Please just take care at morning an afternoon drop off. We’ve had instances of students stepping out on to the road side of the driveway, and coming close to cars. Where possible, please get students to alight on the footpath side to avoid any issues.

Kind Regards,
Blair Curtis
Principal

Kath’s Spot

Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by a stranger doing something kind for you? Maybe something out of the blue, or unexpected? Maybe they helped you get you and the children to the car, carrying your bags, or paying for your groceries? What was it about this act of the stranger that stood out to you so much? Was it that they went out of their way to help you, was it that they seen you, that they recognised what life was like for you in that moment, or was it the generosity that they showed in the moment?

I think it is really good to reflect on the impact of others actions on us, because then we can see what kind of impact we can have on others if we too can show kindness in unexpected ways. I was reading an article about the upcoming tv series of ‘Parental Guidance’ were the tv series shows the former NRL star Sam Thaiday is shown telling his child at one point it only takes “one second to be brave”.

Sometimes it is hard to be brave, to stand up for others and be kind, or to take a chance and offer support. As we come closer to the end of the year, look for moments to show kindness to others. We are encouraging all our students to do the same, whether it be in the classroom, in the playground, or at home, lets choose to be kind hey.

Community Morning Tea

Many Blessings

Kath Dolliver
Chaplain

Class In Focus – Kinder C

Kinder C have been reading the book Elmer the Elephant. We looked at the things that make us unique. We made a 3D Elmer. All our elephants were different. We had a lot of fun making our elephants.

Little Sprouts

Kitchen News

Drama News

The Year 6 Drama Production “Short Play Festival” has been postphoned to Wednesday 3rd November. Tickets will be available to purchase up until the Tuesday 2nd November.

PE News

Our Snug Athletics Day will be Tuesday 26th October, however the 800m and 1500m events will the week before. Please see below for more details:

Athletics Carnival Calendar – parents are invited to all events

Year 3-6 Schools Triathlon Challenge

This event is back on this year, Friday 10th December.

Entry forms can be collected at the school office or printed directly off the STC website

The cost is a flat rate of $25.00 to register as an individual or in a team or for both. Entry fees (cash only) must be given to the school office with the completed form – please note, NO FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FULL CASH PAYMENT. Entries close Friday 15th October (Term 4, Week 1)

For more information, jump on the STC website or see Mr Wishart.

Outside School Hours Care

2021 Information and Enrolment (Including Re-Enrolment)

2021 Enrolment and Re-Enrolment information is now available from the office and OSHC. There is new and important information that families need in these packs, so please be sure to collect one ASAP. Thanks!

Levies are now overdue

Levies are now overdue please make contact with the school office if the below payment options do not suit we can initiate a payment plan.

Payment options are:

• BPay (contact your bank or financial institution)
• BPoint ( www.bpoint.com.au/payments/deptofedu, Biller Name: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – Invoice)
• Service Tasmania (1300 13 55 13 or www.service.tas.gov.au, Product Code 242)
• School office (to pay by cash or card)

Entertainment Membership

Help our school raise funds and enjoy a year’s worth of discounts and savings for you and your family. Click here to sign up today:

Gym Timetable – Term 4

School Banking

Tuesday is school banking day. Please remember to write your student number on the deposit slips. Replacement Dollarmite wallets are available from the office.

School Banking Handbook

New Bankers are very welcome – for every new banker, the school receives a $5.00 commission and then 5% of every deposit made thereafter. Just head to any Commonwealth Bank with some ID for yourself and your child (a drivers licence and birth certificate, for example) and ask to open a Youthsaver Account for School Banking. You’ll be given a deposit book and Dollarmites wallet on the spot and will be able to begin banking the next business day - it’s that easy!

Rewards Program: For every deposit your child makes, they will receive a silver Dollarmite token. Once they have received 10 tokens then will then receive a gold Dollarmite token which they can redeem for an exclusive Dollarmite reward item.

Kids Matter eNewsletter

Kingston Library - What’s On

Coming Events

For more information please see our school calendar by clicking the link below:

Community Notices

2021 TERM DATES