29 July 2021

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From the Principal

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Term 3! It has been a cold start to the term, so it is great to see so many students rugged up for the cold. We have a display of our winter uniform in the foyer of the Administration building, so feel free to drop in and have a look.

Jayden Wicks has started in his new role as HPE teacher at the school. We hope Jayden enjoys his time at Hillcrest Primary School and welcome him to the school community.

School Association

A reminder that our next School Association Meeting will be held this evening in the meeting room at school, starting at 7.00pm. Please feel free to contact the office for further information.

Jerome Pape - Principal

COVID-19 Check-in App

Dear Parents/Carers

Welcome back for Term 3. Following on from a direction from the Tasmanian Government, we now have some changed arrangements in place for parents and carers when visiting schools. You will now need to check in using the Check-in TAS app when entering school buildings; this includes classrooms, the office or the canteen, even if only for a very short time. Students are NOT required to check-in, these arrangements only apply to adults.

We have posters displayed in and around the school site with the QR code to use for checking in.

For those who do not have a smart phone and need to manually check-in, please come to the school office for assistance. We appreciate your support in ensuring we are doing the right thing.

For more information, visit the link below:

Hilly Kids Are Friendly Kids

Our current Hilly Kids focus topic is Smile. Our next focus topic for term 3 will be Use Your Voice.

Use Your Voice

Along with body language, learning how we should use our voice is very important. Often it is not the words we say, but how we say them, that really lets people know how we feel. We can use the tone and volume of our voice to convey lots of messages. Just think about how many different ways you can say the word “no”.

Think about the way you use your voice to show people that you are friendly. Even when you have to say something that is difficult or you must disagree with someone, you can use your voice in a way that is fair and friendly, not mean or unfriendly. Perhaps in your class next week you can practise using your voice in different ways and see what message it sends. Our voice can allow us to negotiate, be assertive but respectful, share our opinion and voice our rights. Make sure you use a respectful manner when you are speaking up for what you believe in.

Our Hilly Kid for the ‘Resilience’ topic from Term 2 was Ava from 5-6K and our Aussie of the Month for June was Matilda from P-1P. Congratulations, Ava and Matilda!

Well done to our other class representatives:

School Photos

School photos are on Tuesday morning, August 17th. Order forms were sent home with all students last week.

Kinder Children

Kinder children will have their photos taken in the FIRST time slot so they should come in the morning at 8:55am sharp. If you are late, you may not make the class group photo. Please ask Miss Miller if you have any questions about this arrangement.

Sibling Photos

Please collect an envelope from the school office if you would like a sibling photo. These can be ordered with cash in the envelope returned to school or online with card or Paypal. All children in the sibling photo must attend this school.

Late Fee

There may be a late 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.

General Information

• Complete the information on all envelopes and return it to school ASAP with payment before photo day.
• Please ask at the office if you require a duplicate envelope for the second parent or a sibling photo envelope.
• Do not seal envelopes inside each other - you can pay for all 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. The school office will NOT make change. Only cash is accepted in the envelopes – no cheques. 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 parents intend to purchase any or not, 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.
• There is a very generous discount on all orders placed online that total over $100. This discount is ONLY available for online orders and cannot be claimed AFTER photo day.

Kinder Miller

Student Council Update

The Student Council members meet on Wednesdays at lunchtime in our new ‘flash’ Meeting Room. At our most recent meeting we spent time planning this term’s fundraisers and whole school events. This term our events will be focussed on the school value of COURAGE. The following events were locked in:

• 19th August - School Social – The theme will be ‘Heroes’ with the lens of Courage
• Date TBC - Crazy Hair Day – Funds going to Relay for Life
• Date TBC - Relay for Life – Whole school event

Jaime-Lea Duff – Student Council Coordinator

Grade 6 Transition to RHS Information

Grade 6 Transition to High School – 2022

This term, there will be an opportunity for all Grade 6 students to participate in transition activities, getting them ready to head off to high school in 2022. This is what we currently know:

On Monday, 2 August, Reece High School student leaders and staff will visit our school for an initial meet and greet with all our grade 6 students. Then the following opportunities will be happening:

Friday 27th August - all Grade 6 Girls will attend a Transition Day at the Devonport Rec Centre

Monday 30th August - all Grade 6 Boys will attend a Transition Day at the Devonport Rec Centre

(All Gr 6 students will attend these days, regardless of which High School they will attend.)

Reece High School Family Information Night

For parents of students starting Grade 7 in 2022:

Thursday 12th August - at Reece High School 6:30 to 8:00 pm

As more information is passed on to us, we will send the information home with students.

Ann-Maree Mulcaster & Gaye Kelly

Dream Big Competition

What an opportunity!!!!!

I love sharing good news!

Last term, as part of our work on Growth, the students in 5/6 K entered a competition organised by The Advocate Newspaper and UTAS in Burnie. It was called Dream Big. Students were asked to draw a picture of what they wanted to do when they grow up. We had some outstanding pieces of work submitted. Maya Pointon, Lily Harrison and Jehanne Clark were all selected as Runners Up in their categories! No matter where life takes them….we are very proud of them!

Mrs Kelly – Teacher 5-6K

Launching into Learning News

Jess Bellchambers – LIL Coordinator

5¢ Coin Challenge

During Term 2, classes collected 5¢ coins as a school fundraiser. The challenge has now finished, the coins have been hauled to the bank and fed into the exhausted coin counting machine and the tallies are in. The winning class, with a total of $250.90, is 3-4B!! That is an amazing 5,018 5¢ coins collected! What an effort!

The final total from all classes is $728.50. Whilst we didn’t beat our 2019 record, it’s still an astounding 14,570 coins!!

Thank you for your donations!

Fundraising Committee

Sunrise Bakery Pie Drive

The final tally for the Sunrise Bakery Pie Drive was over $2,400!! What an absolutely amazing effort! Everyone who contributed to this amazing amount should be very proud of their efforts!

Fundraising Committee

Tuckerbox Tips

How to pack a rubbish-free lunch:

• Focus on fresh fruit and vegetables – most fruit and vegetables don’t need packaging and the scraps can be composted.
• Avoid single serve packaged items – reduce waste and save money by buying in larger quantities.
• Use reusable containers – pack everyday food in them and don’t forget to name them.
• Get the kids involved – let them help decide what to take. This can save you time and children enjoy taking responsibility.

What is ‘rubbish-free’? Items that can be composted or recycled – no plastic wrap, foil, plastic zip bags, disposable utensils or packaged food. Take it one step at a time!

Lyn Aherne – Canteen Supervisor

Move Well Eat Well

How does your family grow?

Most of us need a reminder to eat more fruit and vegetables. Some ways to increase your family’s intake include:

• Shop in season for fruit and vegetables for the cheapest price
• Keep fresh, tinned and frozen fruit and vegetables ready to eat at home
• Add extra fruit and vegetables to recipes and meals
• Involve kids in growing, shopping, preparing and cooking fruit and vegetables
• Enjoy eating fruit and vegetables together as a family and watch your family grow!

MWEW Team

LIFT Session – All Welcome to Attend

How to help you child thrive with literacy learning

Free session for all parents, grandparents and carers in the Devonport area on August 3rd at Miandetta Primary School. Details below.

Netball Spring Roster

Please find below information about the Devon Netball spring roster. Please contact Mrs Aherne or the school office if your child would like to play.

Devonport Junior Soccer

Please find below information about a free all ages Grass Roots Coaching Course being held on Saturday, July 31st at Meercroft Park.

Come and Try Futsal

Devonport Library Children’s Programs

Toast for Kids Charity Gala