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Miandetta Primary
Newsletter – 13 August, 2013
From the Principal
Guinness World Record
How exciting! Last week, Mrs
Ruffels received confirmation
from The Guinness World
Records that we had
successfully achieved a new
Guinness World Record title for “longest finger knitting by
a team”. We will receive our official Guinness World
Record certificate confirming our world record within a
few days.
Personal Details/Update
It is vital that parents alert the school office if there are any
changes to you or your child’s personal details. These
include; contact numbers, address details, emergency
contacts, medical information etc.
Education Forum
The Tasmanian Principals’ Association, in conjunction with
the Tasmanian State Schools Parents and Friends
Association (Tas P&F), are hosting an Education Forum with
local Federal election candidates. Parents and community
members are encouraged to attend the forum. Remember this is OUR chance to ask our political candidates questions
about Education. This will be held at The Gnomon Room,
Ulverstone Wharf, on Tuesday 13 August at 7pm.
Mandy Beard
Devonport Eisteddfod - From Angela McClymont
Below are the performance days and session times for our
choirs and recorder group. A more detailed program
comes out this week and I will then be able to give you
approximate performance times. Individual students will
receive a detailed notice outlining days, times, uniform
etc. We will need two parent helpers for each of the choir
sessions and one for the recorder group. Parents need to
have a current Good Character Check. Please let me know
if you are able to help or leave your name at the office.
Junior Choir: Tuesday September 10 morning session from
9:30.
Student Councillors
Congratulations to Austin (absent), Ayla and Eve who are Senior Choir: Tuesday September 10 afternoon session
the elected representatives from our Grade 3/4 classes from 1pm.
who will join our Student Council this term.
Recorder group and solos: Monday September 16
afternoon session from 1pm.
Aboriginal Parent Interest Group
Our Aboriginal parent interest group will be
meeting on Wednesday 21 August at 2pm. If
you would like to join us to help raise
awareness of Aboriginal culture within our
school, please let the office know.
100th School Day Competition
Congratulations to Baynen Lowe for winning the
competition. Baynen correctly worked out that the 1st of
August was the correct date. Baynen's name along with all
other correct entries was put into the draw and Mrs Sally
Reminder
A reminder that ipods/DS games are not to be brought to Ling drew out his name.
school. We also request that slap bands/bracelets are not
to be worn or brought to school, as we had a child injury
recently. Thank you.
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The above students successfully achieved stage 2 of the swimming and
water safety record of development card. Congratulations on receiving
this result.
NWPSSA Grade 5/6 Sports Day
After the recent sports day Kurtis Walsh was selected to
represent the NWPSSA Devon football team to play on
Friday August 30. Congratulations Kurtis!
Devon Netball
For students who wish to participate in the Devon Netball
Spring Roster please leave your name at the school office.
Team Nominations will close on 4th of September.
Grade Prep - 2 Swimming and Water Safety
Program
Preparations are being made for the Grade P - 2 Swimming
Water Safety Program to be held at the Nixon St Primary
School Pool during the last two weeks of this term. A
detailed note explaining all arrangements will be sent home
to all students involved in this program in the near future
School Social - Reminder
Our school socials will be held on Thursday 22 August.
Kinder - Grade 2 social will run from 5pm - 6:30pm The
Grade 3 - 6 social will be held from 6:30pm - 8pm. This
year’s theme will be based around Book Week. We
encourage children to dress as their favourite book
character. It will be a gold coin donation. The fundraising
committee will be selling drinks and snacks. More
information will be provided closer to the date.
Grade 3/4/5 Swimming and Water Safety Program
After another successful campaign of swimming at the
Ulverstone pool, congratulations must go to all who have
participated. Importantly, a key to the success of this year’s
program was the assistance and help from the many staff
and parent volunteers. Thank you, your contribution was
greatly appreciated. Attached to this newsletter is a list of
students participating in the swimming program who
achieved National Benchmark status with their efforts.
Additionally this year four students, Hannah Magor, Emily
Penfold, Lachlan Marshall and Tianah Hill achieved the Level
5 Swimming Award for their outstanding efforts.
Congratulations!
Devon Netball
The 2013 Winter/Spring Net Set Go Program run by
Devon Netball will commence on Wednesday 14th August.
Further information is available from the school office or
David Carter.
Junior Futsal (East Devonport)
Registration for the next Futsal roster will be held on
Friday 6 September at the East Devonport Recreation
Centre from 3:30pm - 5pm. Registration costs $25. For
further information, contact Ian 0400 218 109 or Kylie
0425 260 280.
School Banking
Congratulations to the following students who have
received a School Banking Silver certificate for their
fantastic efforts in making 20 deposits: Eva Snell, Jordan
Cadle, Lara Atkinson, Lily Snell, Logan Cadle, Mackenzie
Muir, Mia Atkinson, Nikki Howard and Ryan Donohue.
Well done to the following students who have received a
School Banking Bronze certificate for their great efforts in
making 10 deposits: Abigail Bonfield, Codi Billing and Coco
Frankcombe.
Miandetta Primary School
Berrigan Road, Devonport, Tasmania, 7310
Ph (03) 6424 4428 Fax (03) 6424 9978
Email - miandetta.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Web - https://education.tas.edu.au/miandettaprimary/
School Supervision Hours - Reminder
Please note that the school hours of supervision are from
8.30 am to 2.45 pm, with the West playground supervised
until 3pm. Please make sure you drop off and pick up your
children between these times. Parents and students are not
to access the school building outside these times. Thank you
for your co-operation.
Sporting Group Photos - Reminder
Could all coaches of sporting teams please provide the office
with a team photo before the end of the rosters. These can
be emailed to: sally.ling@education.tas.gov.au or a printed
copy can be bought into the office. Thanks.
Disclaimer: Parents should note that advertisements for
educational services, companies, activities or similar events are
published as ‘community service’. Miandetta Primary School is in
no way liable for the quality, supervision or integrity of the
provider and strongly suggests that parents make their own
enquiries before engaging with the advertised event.
Dates to Remember
August 16
Principal’s Assembly - 1:25pm
August 19
Premier’s Reading Challenge Ends
August 21
Aboriginal Parent Interest Group - 2pm
August 22
School Social
August 23
Sharing Assembly - 3/4 Enniss
September 10 Eisteddfods - Junior Choir/Senior Choir
September 16 Eisteddfods - Recorder Group and Solos
Sept 16 - 25 Prep - 2 Swimming (Mon, Tues, Wed)
September 19 Reece High School Information Evening- 7pm