15 August 2019

Newsletter Articles

Dates to Remember

August

September

From the Principal

It is great to see new items of equipment being added to the school as part of the School Association Committee Master Plan for outdoor spaces. Our new soccer goals have been installed in the Early Childhood area. They are being well used and student feedback has been very positive. Thanks go to our School Association committee for funding the goals. We are also getting new basketball/netball hoops installed, so we look forward to using those as well, when they arrive!

A reminder to families that our staff car park is needed for staff parking. We would ask that families park on the street or use the short term drop off at the top of the driveway. Please make sure that you do not park in the Disabled Parking designated area unless your permit is displayed. These designated parking areas are provided for families who need to drop off students that require easy access to the school. Your co-operation is appreciated.

Jerome Pape – Principal

Swimming Program

Swimming for Grades 3-6 starts on Monday 19 August. Please ensure that all consent forms are returned to the office before Monday. If consent forms are not returned your child will not be able to participate.

The Swimming and Water Safety Program runs for two weeks for each grade group. Your son/daughter will need to bring along the following items every day throughout their program.

• Swimming gear – including swimming cap (provided) and bathers.
• Towel and plastic bag to put wet clothes in.
• Any medication (e.g. asthma medication) that may be needed at the poolside.

School Photos

School photos are on Tuesday, August 20th

• Please ensure that you have returned your photo envelopes to the school, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ORDERING PHOTOS.
• DO NOT LOSE the envelopes as each one has that child’s unique barcode on it which is needed on photo day!
• THE FAMILY ENVELOPE NEEDS TO BE GIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE PHOTOGRAPHERS ON THE DAY

Any orders not returned before the photo sessions start may incur a $10 late fee. Remember that there are second parent envelopes and family photo envelopes in the school office if needed.

On Photo Day please ensure that your child is dressed in school uniform.

Please take time to read the relevant information on the MSP Photography payment envelopes and remember these helpful points:

Online ordering is now available:

• Go to www.msp.com.au and click on ORDER ONLINE
• Place your order using the online system
• Record your Reference Number on your child’s envelope
• Students will still need to return their envelope even if you place your order online.

Family Photos

Family photos can be ordered online. Please collect an envelope from the school office. THE FAMILY ENVELOPES NEED TO BE GIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE PHOTOGRAPHERS ON THE DAY. All children in the family photo must attend this school. Family photos will be taken between 8.30 – 9.05am and 10.40am – 11.10am.

Late fee

There is a $10 fee for all orders received after photo day. Photos will not be printed for any orders received without payment until payment is received. The school does not deal with any late orders. They must be directed to MSP Photography.

Kinder Children

Kinder children who do not normally attend school this day should come in the morning at 9am to have their photos taken. Please ask Miss Miller if you have any questions about this arrangement.

General Information

• Complete the information on all envelopes and return it to school ASAP with payment before photo day. Please return the envelopes even if you are not ordering photos.
• Please ask at the office if you require a duplicate envelope for the second parent.
• Do not seal envelopes inside each other - you can pay for all of your children in one envelope or by online ordering; however, each child needs to have their own separate envelope on photo day. If you wish to order photos, tick the required box on each child’s envelope, even if the payment is in another envelope.
• Please enclose correct money as no change will be given. Cash, cheque and money orders are accepted. Credit cards can only be used for online order payments. Make sure you tear the order form at the perforation and then seal the envelope if enclosing money.
• All children will have their photo taken on the day, whether or not parents intend to purchase any so all students need to wear full school uniform, including a school jumper. Teachers will encourage students to comb their hair and ensure their clothing is neat.

REMEMBER: ALL ENVELOPES MUST BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL BEFORE PHOTO DAY, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ORDERING PHOTOS!

School Satisfaction Survey

Annual School Satisfaction Surveys for parents are being conducted during August 2019 across Tasmanian government schools.

The surveys provide an opportunity for parents to give important feedback on what the school does well and where we can improve. Questions cover a range of topics about our school.

All responses are secure and anonymous.

We encourage you to complete the survey to give our school a clear direction for future programs and services for students.

IMPORTANT: In 2019 all students will be undertaking a Wellbeing Survey that will incorporate elements of the Satisfaction Survey.

Please contact the office if you wish to use a school computer to complete the survey.

Hilly Kids Are Friendly Kids

Our current fortnightly Hilly Kids focus is “Fixing Things Up”. Our focus topic for the next two weeks will be “Doing Your Best”.

Doing Your Best

It is important to do your best in everything that you do! It involves developing personal qualities of never giving up, having another go and being persistent if you don't achieve it the first time.

By always doing your best, you can feel proud, knowing that there was nothing more that you could have done to achieve your goal. It doesn't matter whether you come first or last, it’s more important to know that you did your very best in whatever you are doing!

Our Hilly Kid for “Rights” was Maya from 3-4BT and our Aussie of the Month for July is Aisha from 5/6HP. Congratulations, Maya and Aisha and well done to our other class representatives.

Kinder Miller

Kinder Miller have been exploring wild animals and where they live. Students were asked to draw their favourite animals. Next week Kinder M will be enjoying a Vet Clinic in our room, so that we can help sick animals.

Launch into Learning

Nature Playgroup at the Arboretum

On Monday, 19 August 2019 we will be going on a trip to the Arboretum at Eugenana to participate in their nature Playgroup. We will be meeting at the Arboretum at 10am. Please make your own way there. Come along and enjoy the outdoor fun!

There will be NO playgym session on Monday, 19 August.

Lift News

Zones of Regulation

Have you heard your child talk about the four Zones of Regulation that we use at school? The Zones of Regulation uses four colours to help students identify their feelings and provides strategies to help them become more independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, manage their sensory needs and improve their ability to problem solve conflicts. To help you find out more about the zones, Mrs Jess Bellchambers from Kinder B will soon be running an information session for families. A hot drink and biscuits will be available. See you there!

What: Zones of Regulation information session
When: Wednesday, 4th September at 2.15pm.
Where: Hillcrest Primary School Library

Storytime in the Library

It’s been great to see families pop into the library straight after school every even week Thursday to listen to a story before heading home. Recent readers have been Mr Purton and Miss Miller with Mr Steele, one of our wonderful teacher assistants reading on Thursday, 29th August.

Those who do not have their Working With Vulnerable People registration – Please come to the library and use our facilities to do this and I will be there to support you should you need help. Remember: if you wish to attend a class excursion or participate in parent help with your child/ren you are required to have one.

Rosemarie Baker - LIFT Coordinator

NAIDOC Week

For the week of Tuesday 23 June our school celebrated NAIDOC Week (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee). NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Each year there is a theme and this year’s theme was ‘Voice, Treaty and Truth: Let’s work together for a shared future’.

On the Tuesday morning Mr Justin Woods addressed the school with a ‘Welcome to the Country’ and provided the students with some information about what NAIDOC Week means and why it is celebrated. All classes participated in several activities throughout the day. Some of these included: dot paintings, weaving, cooking and necklace making; just to name a few. The children were thoroughly engaged and their work samples looked fabulous.

Grade 6 Reece High School Transition

Reece High School organises a transition program for Grade 6 students from our feeder primary schools during the remainder of Term 3 and Term 4; Grade 6 students are invited to take part. The transition from primary school to high school can be daunting for students, regardless of which high school they ultimately attend. To assist in this process, your child will be able to take part in a variety of transition opportunities provided by Reece High School.

The first of our transition opportunities for your child start this week. On Friday 16th August all Grade 6 boys will attend a Transition Day at Camp Banksia and on Monday the 19th of August all Grade 6 girls will attend a Transition Day at Camp Banksia. The excursion activities will be run by the Reece High School Prefect Board, Student Council Representatives, Grade 7 teachers, and the Junior School Assistant Principal. Students will travel to and from Camp Banksia by bus. The bus will pick students up from their Primary School around 9am and return them by the end of their normal school day. In addition, students will be accompanied by a staff member from their primary school for the day. They will need to wear their full school uniform and bring their lunch, drink and a hat. The aim of this excursion is to build relationships between students from the different primary schools.

School Bike Riding

A lunch time bike riding session for Prep to Grade 2 students was held last Friday. Everyone had a great time!

Devonport Basketball

The Devonport Basketball Council Inc. Spring Primary School Roster Registration is now open.

Please visit the link below and scroll down to junior registrations for all the information required to ensure your child/children are registered in time for the roster commencing week of 11th September 2019.

Online registration will close on Friday the 23rd August 2019.

For all enquiries, please call Jan in the DBC Inc. Office between 10 and 2 pm weekday’s on 6424 2440.

Netball

The Devon Netball Association Primary Spring Roster will commence on Wednesday, September 11th. All games are played at the Spreyton Netball Centre. Primary netball is open to any girls or boys turning 8 or older in 2019.

Roster fees for the spring roster are:

• Juniors $40
• Netta 10 & under (first roster for 2019) $70 (includes a NetSetGo pack)
• Netta 10 & under (second roster for 2019) $30

Please leave your child’s name at the school office by Friday, August 23rd if they wish to play in the spring roster.

Netball News

Mataya has been selected to play at the Silverdome on Saturday in the Magpies Vs Swifts game. Well done Mataya and good luck.

Devonport Junior Soccer

Recently there have been a number of concerning incidents around spectators NOT abiding by the Spectators codes of conduct. Below is a copy for parents and family members to familiarise themselves with. Parents/spectators should direct any concerns during game to their coach and/or a DJS committee member.

New Soccer Tops

How cool is Amelia looking in our new school soccer top! We recently purchased these from a donation we received from MSP, our long standing school photographers. The Hillcrest Primary School Association would like to kindly thank MSP for their donation which has allowed us to purchase new soccer tops for our students. We look forward to continuing our partnership with MSP and we look forward to their team returning this month for our next lot of school photos. It’s all smiles here!

Fathers’ Day Stall

The Fathers’ Day Stall will be held on Wednesday, August 28th. The purpose of the stall is to give each child an opportunity to buy a small gift for their father for Fathers’ Day. It is also a School Association fundraising event.

Parents are asked to buy or make a small gift to the value of $3 and send it to school by Monday, August 26th. Please do not wrap gifts. Your child will put the present in a box in the classroom and tick their name on the list on the box. Every child who donates to the stall will go into a draw to win a gift for Dad.

On the day of the stall please send your child to school with $3 to purchase a gift for Dad. If you do not want your child to participate, please tell him/her beforehand.

Donations of wrapping paper are also needed. Offers of assistance to help run the stall on the Wednesday from 9-10:30am would be most welcome. Please leave your name at the school office if you can help on the day.

Lyn Aherne – Fundraising Coordinator

Schools Triathlon Challenge

The STC (Schools Triathlon Challenge) for Grades 3-6 will be held on Thursday 28th November at the Devonport Bluff. Please see David Carter for more information.

5₵ Coin Challenge

Have you been collecting 5¢ coins over the holidays? We will run the 5¢ coin challenge over Term 3, so start bringing your coins in, piling them up and we’ll see which class can collect the most! Our grand total for last year was 12,180 5¢ coins!! Let’s top that this year and set a new record!

Tuckerbox Tips

Special Menu

Healthy Bones Action Week is coming up. The canteen will be having a special set menu on Friday, August 24th. The menu options are below. The cost will be $5 and will include one item from each box below.

There will be no other lunches available on this day; however, recess and snack items will be available as usual. To indicate your interest, please fill in the slip that will be sent home with students and return it to the school office by Wednesday, August 22nd.

On Friday, August 24th fill in a lunch order bag, with money, as usual.

Lyn Aherne – Canteen Supervisor

Move Well Eat Well

Healthy Bones Action Week

Dairy products all start from milk, which is a major source of calcium for growing children. For young children the need for calcium is especially high as skeletal tissue is constantly growing as they develop.

Try these ideas to add dairy foods for strong bones to your child’s lunch:

• Wholemeal or multigrain crackers with cheese and vegemite
• Low fat yoghurt
• Low fat custard with fruit
• Instant puddings made with milk
• Creamed rice
• Cheese cubes and vegetable sticks

MWEW Team

Two Feet & a Heartbeat Walkathon

Pre-Loved Fashion Frenzy