30 September 2022

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Hi Families and Community,

As another term comes to an end it is worth reflecting on the really positive things that have happened at Snug Primary School this term. For the first time in a long time, we’ve really been able to open up to our community, and to get out and about, and the incursions and excursions this term have enabled us to really function like the community school we are at a heart – and it’s been wonderful to see our students enjoying the opportunities that have come their way.

Changes to the Department

As some of you may be aware, there are some significant changes at the organisational level of the Department of Education, which , from October 1, will now become the Department for Education, Children and Young People. The new Department will be responsible for child and youth centred activities including:

• Tasmanian Government Schools
• Child Safety
• Youth Justice
• Libraries Tasmania
• Child and Family Learning Centres.

For more information, you can click here:

New Department for Education, Children and Young People - The Department of Education Tasmania

Year 6 Camp

Year 6 students have just returned from a really successful camp at Blue Lagoon, Dodges Ferry. What was really thrilling was everyone was prepared to have a go at some challenging activities, and stretch themselves – surfing, abseiling, the big dipper swing, rock climbing. An amazing few days.

Athletics carnival

Just a reminder that our Athletics Carnival is on the first week back in Term 4, on the 19th. We hope to see you here!

Holidays/Student Free Days

I am sure everyone is looking forward to a spring holiday from Monday! We come back to school on Monday, Oct 17. A reminder that students will not come to school on October 20, and 21, as these are a public holiday and a student free day too.

Have a safe and enjoyable break, and see you back in term 4.

Kind Regards,

Blair Curtis
Principal

Kath’s Spot

During this week I had the pleasure of joining the Year 6 camp at Blue Lagoon where each of the students had many opportunities to step out of their comfort zones and try something new.

Our students did surf lessons, abseiling, rock climbing, archery, the Big Dipper and so much more!

What an opportunity to put into practice our current habit of the mind of ‘We challenge ourselves when faced with the new experiences”.

Do you find it hard to challenge yourself, especially when hard or tricky new experiences come your way? Sometimes it is so important to look at our young people and be encouraged by the opportunities that they have been willing to take, and encourage them to continue to take the moment to try these new things. Indeed it is these new opportunities that will help them to expand their self concept and allow them to build their character along the journey.

May we help to provide opportunities that will continue to extend them and us within the future.

Many Blessings

Kath Dolliver
Chaplain

Class in Focus – 3A

State Athletics Carnival

The following students have been selected to attend the State Athletics Carnival in Launceston on Wednesday 2nd November. They were selected based on their successes at last year’s Huon and Channel Athletics Carnival. We’re very proud of them and wish them all the best!

Schools Triathlon

The Years 3-6 Primary Schools Triathlon is fast approaching. This year, it is on Friday 2nd December at Bellerive Beach. You can register as an individual, in a team or both! Mr Wishart will host a meeting in week 7 & 9 for anyone interested in participating. Entry forms can be collected at the office and completed forms returned to the office with full payment of $25.00 (cash or card) by Wednesday 19th October (Week 1, Term 4). For more information, please visit the link below.

Little Sprouts and Little Movers

Little Sprouts and Little Movers Timetable – Term 4

Outside School Hours Care

2022 Information and Enrolment (Including Re-Enrolment)

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

TMAG Festival for Children and Young People

Little Athletics

Showtime Soccer

Showtime Soccer is an organisation run by professional soccer player Nick Taylor who has played both overseas and locally. He and his team will help the students to learn about the 4 basic skills used in soccer, and they will use drills and games across the day to practice these skills. The day is fully catered for, and all the players always have lots of fun together enjoying being a soccer star for the day!!

soccer

Australian Government Mobile Service Centre

Kingston Community Hub Event

The Cricket Hub

2022 TERM DATES