8 July 2022

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Hi Friends, Families and Community Members,

Term 2 is now behind us, and it has, once again, been quite a term!

We have celebrated NAIDOC in the past fortnight, an opportunity to “Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up” and for our community’s aboriginal people. As well as learning more about the cultures and histories of our local communities, we’ve also explored our own roles and responsibilities, and been encouraged to think about how we turn up as friends, and families, and community, for aboriginal people in our own lives.

We had our external school review in May, and received really positive feedback about our wonderful school, and some recommendations about how we can continue to improve moving forward.

COVID has once again made a significant appearance, with many affected by the illness. We, of course, wish everyone who has had the virus well.

Our parent teacher interviews were excellent, and I want to extend my thanks for all of you for making the effort to come in to school and chat to your child’s teachers. This two-way conversation is so critical so together, we can ensure we are providing the best opportunities for your child to be successful at our school.

We’ve been able to come together more, with assemblies now open to families, and the green light for more whole school activities. We are already thinking about how we can bring our community together in term 3, with spring coming, to continue to reconnect as a Snug Community.

A reminder that Monday, July 25, is a student free day, with students back on Tuesday July 26.

I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday. We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.

Virtual Learning Centre in Term 3

• High-level overviews for the focus areas of Number and Reading and Writing will be available on the Teaching and Learning Centre ready for Term 3.
• The VLC will continue to have a bank of resources that can be used by teachers to support planning and teaching, as well as by students learning from home for short periods of time due to illness.
• Please note – there are no live lessons planned at this stage for Term 3 and the content has been organised to support revision and ‘catch-up’ learning.
• Students and teachers can continue to access Term 1 and 2 VLC modules and activities which include recordings of explicit teaching.
• Students who access the VLC in Term 3 are encouraged to share completed work with their classroom teacher/s.

Every school day counts

Getting kids to school isn’t always easy. But being at school is the best place for our kids.

If your child is unwell, they need to stay home. But if your child is well enough to attend school, they should be at school. Every day, Monday to Friday.

Reality of missing school

Data shows us that regular school attendance is one of the best things a child can do to set them up for success. But if they don’t attend, things get harder for them.

Let’s do the maths:

• If your child misses even just one day a fortnight, that adds up to 20 days of the school year. That’s the same as missing four whole weeks of school!
• If they miss one day a week, that doubles to eight weeks of school they’ll never get back.
• Over the course of their childhood, that equals two and a half years of vital education they’ll never receive…

We mean it, every school day counts. It all adds up.

Bright futures begin at school

The data also tells us something else: the better a child’s attendance rate, the better off they’ll be. Their future will be filled with more opportunities.

School is where they learn and grow alongside their friends, and where they benefit the most. Going to school not only promotes academic success, but also helps build important social skills, relationships and confidence.

Good attendance habits in primary school lead to good attendance habits in high school. This will help expand your child’s options even further as they grow older.

It’s ok if you need help

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.

If you need support translating or interpreting this information, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service, on 131 450.

Kind Regards,

Blair Curtis
Principal

Kath’s Spot

Entering a new group can be an anxious time for many, and as we looked at our habit of the mind this week with our students we looked at how we include people to make them feel welcome.

I wonder if you can think back to a moment when you have entered a new group. What have been the best responses from the group that you have had? I’m sure we have had all different responses, and I’m sure sometimes they haven’t all been pleasant, but I wonder what the group has done to welcome you or to make it the best possible place for you to feel calm and relaxed. Have they had a joke with you? Invited you to come sit down, or maybe even offered you a drink or something to eat? Have they asked you something about yourself, and provided an opportunity to share with them or the group?

When we enter a group for the first time, it is always great if we have the opportunity to participate on our own level. I guess what I mean by that is, where I have the space either to sit back observe and listen to the group, or I have space to share when I feel comfortable, or I could also have the opportunity to jump right in and participate or have a go at whatever the group is doing, for example playing the game or the like, if I feel up to it. If the group feels super welcoming I should feel happy to take the moment to participate on the level I feel comfortable, and also feel like I wont feel pressured to step up to the next level till I have got my confidence up. Feeling welcome is the ultimate goal, because then everything can then just flow on from there, so that’s what we want all our students to be working towards: Being welcoming and including others.

This week, make a conscious effort to look around the group and see if you can help those on the outskirts to feel welcome in the group, or invite someone into the group, Help them to feel welcome, because remember its by us mentoring our children, that our children will learn how best to carry this out. Have Fun!

Many Blessings

Kath Dolliver
Chaplain

Kitchen-Garden News

Students enjoyed NAIDOC week celebrations in the Kitchen incorporating local indigenous foods to create delicious pizza’s and making connections to country. It was great to see many families and friends come and join us to share and participate in our NAIDOC experience. Students were proud to show off their kitchen skills, share food and make connections with their local community members.

I would like to thank Kettering cricket club for their generous donation to support our school during NAIDOC week, covering the cost of food and science equipment the whole school could engage in. Because of their generous donation we have now acquired a portable fire pit that will support many learning experiences and community events into the future. Snug Primary school appreciates the local support we receive from our community, when we work together our students learning experiences are enhanced through continuous generosity.

PE News

On Wednesday we had had a "Come and play badminton" day in the gym at lunchtime. More than 100 students turned up for both sessions. Students were able to play mini games against other students. Lasse from Badminton Tasmania, along with Mr Wishart, have been teaching Snug students how to play badminton in PE the last two weeks on term. It's been a massive success!!

School Photos

School Photo Day is this Tuesday 2nd August for all students (excluding Kinder B and Prep B) and Friday 5th August (for Kinder B and Prep B students only).

Little Sprouts and Little Movers

Little Sprouts Timetable – Term 2

Little Movers Timetable – Term 2

Kids Matter eNewsletter

Kingston Library - What’s On

Coming Events

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Community Notices

Maritime Museum

Soccer Holiday Day

School Holiday Program

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