Issue 1~ 9 February 2016 OUR VISION ~ `Every Child – Every Day`

OUR VISION ~ ‘Every Child – Every Day’
Issue 1~ 9 February 2016
What’s coming up
soon….
Wed 17 Feb
Meet The Teacher Lower Primary Miss Phair 5.005.20pm
Middle Primary Mrs James/Miss
Ridge 5.30-5.50pm
Upper Primary Mr Newman
6.00-6.20pm
Everyone is invited.
From the Principal’s desk….
Welcome
I am very pleased to welcome all students, parents and staff to the start of the 2016 school
year, and what a fantastic start we have had. Teachers have worked hard to ensure that our
fantastic teaching and learning programs are under way, and our students are showing great
enthusiasm for learning. A huge welcome to our Kinder students and families – it is great to
have you all here.
Children’s Crossing
Thank you to Meander Valley Council for installing a children’s crossing on our busy
intersection at the school. This would not have been possible without the perseverance and
commitment from one of our mum’s, Sheena Peters, who petitioned the council in the best
of interests of keeping all students safe. What a great outcome for our students and
community. Please encourage and model a safe crossing to your child.
Thu 18 Feb
Assembly 2.15pm Upper Primary
Class. Everyone is invited.
School Entry & Exit Point
The entry and exit point for all students, parents and visitors is the top gate near the
Multipurpose/LIL building. It is important that students/parents do not enter/exit the
Fri 19 Feb
Book Club Issue 1 due at school. grounds via the other two gates near the staff carpark for a number of safety reasons,
including accidentally leaving the gate ajar for our little people to wander out of. We really
appreciate your support and assistance with this.
Wed 24 Feb
Launceston Cup Holiday.
New Staff to the School
There are a few new faces that you might see around our school.
Sat 27 Feb
Mrs Kim James – Middle Primary Teacher W, Th, F
Bracknell Primary P&F Fundraiser For
Mrs Debbie Pavia – Lower Primary Aide (Term 1) M, T & F
School Library
Mr Paul Ballard – School Chaplain Mondays
Under The Western Tiers Outdoor
Once again the Western Tiers Community Church has provided substantial funding to
Movie & Family Fun Night
resource the chaplaincy role. We really appreciate this community assistance as it supports
Bracknell Primary School Oval
all students within our school.
Cost:- $5.00 per/person, Max $25
per/family
Movie:- Inside Out (PG) at 8.30pm
Other:- Free Entertainment at
6.30pm
Jumping Castle ($2 per/child)
6.30pm to 8.30pm
BBQ Food, Snacks & Drinks
Don't forget to bring chairs,
blankets, bean bags
Tickets;- Can be purchased on the
night or by phoning 0409 604 189.
Everyone is invited.
Professional Support Staff
Due to a new model of service delivery across the north of Tasmania we have had a change
in our support staff. We welcome to Bracknell Primary:
School Psychologist: Kylie Wickham
School Social Worker: Kylee Bannon
School Speech and Language Pathologist: Alison Gardner
We would like to thank Jason Thomas, Susan Diprose and Sally O’Donnell for their
commitment to working with our families over recent years. All new professional support
staff will receive a formal handover from their predecessor and begin at our school within
the next few weeks. Until the official handover takes place, our previous support staff will
still be available to support students and families as required.
PTO
Bracknell Primary School
Department of Education
What’s on around the
corner at school….
Thu 3 Mar
Assembly 2.15pm Middle Primary Class.
Everyone is invited.
Mon 14 Mar
Public Holiday
Thu 17 Mar
Assembly 2.15pm Lower Primary Class.
Everyone is invited.
Fri 25 Mar to Tue 19 Mar
Easter.
Thu 7 Apr
End of Term for students.
Fri 8 Apr
Moderation Day.
Tue 26 Apr
Anzac Day Service. Everyone is invited.
Tasmanian Fire Service Education
Program - all students.
May 5, 6 & 7
Agfest.
Term Dates 2016
Term 2
Tue 26 Apr - Fri 1 Jul
Term 3
Tue 19 Jul - Fri 23 Sept
Term 4
Mon 10 Oct - Thu 21 Dec
From the Principal’s desk continued ….
Meet the Teacher
Our ‘Meet the Teacher’ information session will be held on Wednesday, 17th
February at the following times:
Lower
Jess Phair
5:00-5:20pm
Middle
Kim James/Lauren Ridge
5:30-5:50pm
Upper
Tom Newman
6:00-6:20pm
Parents/carers have the opportunity to visit the classroom and learn about class
routines during a short presentation from your child’s teacher. A qualified
teacher will be available in the Multipurpose Room to supervise your child/ren
for the duration of the session.
Professional Learning for Teachers
To ensure our staff are up-to-date with current initiatives and research we have
several training days for teachers this term. Whilst this may cause disruption to
some class routines I will be working with relief teachers to ensure as much
continuity as possible.
Regards, Sharryn
Do you work? Or have other commitments? Are you rushing to
pick up your child/ren on time? Or would you like a few extra
hours child free? Bracknell Primary Outside School Hours Care is
the place for you, offering outside school hour care in a fun,
relaxing and safe environment, and what’s better it is based on
the school grounds.
Casual and Permanent bookings are
available from Monday-Friday 3pm-6.00pm. For more information
or to make a booking call Tamika on 0429 327 370
School Association
School Association meetings are held the last month of every term. Do you have
anything for the Agenda for Term 1? Please see one of the following members if you
would like anything raised at our next meeting: Chris Parker (Chair), Sharon Bugg,
Sharryn Crothers, Dellie Jordan, Ian Mackenzie & Annette Strickland.
Professional Learning/Moderation
Days 2016 - no school for students
Fri 8 Apr - Moderation Day
Mon 18 Jul - Professional Learning Day
Fri 21 Oct - Professional Learning Day
Community News
Maryanne's Dance & Fitness For 2016
Classes Resume Back Thursday 11th Feb at
Bracknell Town Hall Jazz & Tap for all ages.
For enquiries Ph: 6397 3376 or 0409 604 178
CONTACT DETAILS
53 Jane Street, BRACKNELL, TAS 7302
Phone: (03) 6397 3288 Fax: (03) 6397 3552
Email: bracknell.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Web: www.education.tas.gov.au/bracknellprimary
Community News
Free household hazardous waste drop off
The Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group is holding a free household hazardous waste
drop off on the 27th and 28th of February.
The drop off collection is a registered service for all residents of northern Tasmania including the
Break O Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West
Tamar areas, for domestic quantities of household chemicals.
Only registered materials will be accepted for disposal.
The types of chemicals accepted include:
Solvents and household cleaners, Floor care products, Ammonia-based cleaners, Pesticides and
herbicides, Poisons, Pool chemicals, Hobby chemicals, Acids and alkalis
Date
8:00am - 5:00 pm
27 February 2016
8:30 am - 11:30 am
28 February 2016
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
28 February
Location
50 Lamont
Street, Invermay
3 Ellenor
Street, Scottsdale
Alveston Drive,
Deloraine
Registration process
Call the City of Launceston Customer Service Centre
on 6323 3000
Call the Dorset Council depot on 6352 6510
Call the Meander Valley Customer Service Centre on
6393 5300
Registrations close on Wednesday 24th February.