Risdon Vale Primary School
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2 Heather Road
Risdon Vale TAS 7016
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Email: Risdon.Vale.Primary@education.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6242 5222
Fax: 03 6242 5299

16 March 2018

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PRINCIPALS REPORT

Before school safety

There have been many concerns raised over the past few weeks regarding student safety before school at the bike track, skate park and ‘mushroom park’. There have been up to thirty bikes/scooters with riders of varying ages and abilities using these areas with many accidents/near misses. Many parents are not aware that these areas are not part of school grounds and, as such, we do not have control over the safety of these areas or who uses them. Duty of care for students begins from 8:30am but unfortunately we do not have the manpower to provide supervision of areas that are not within our school grounds. In the interest of student safety, students who ride to school will no longer be able to return to the bike/skate park areas before school and nor will children be able to play in the mushroom park before school. If parents wish to take their children to play in these areas before dropping them to school, and stay to supervise them, they are of course welcome to.

Playtimes

You may be aware that we have been trialling a reduced playtime at lunch. Teachers had expressed concern that many issues, arguments and problems were occurring in the last part of the lunch playtime, perhaps because the students were becoming tired and frustrated with one another. Since shortening the playtime to 20 minutes, we have noticed a huge reduction in incidents and the students are having more time in their classrooms learning. In addition to the 20 minute playtime, students are provided with designated time in their classrooms to eat their recess and lunch and to visit the canteen prior to going outside to play. This has also led to a reduction in the amount of litter in the school yard.

Playground

Children in grades 3-6 use the mushroom park and skate park as play areas at recess and lunch times. Many students and teachers have raised concerns about the safety of these areas. Our newly elected Student Representative Council will be tackling this issue over the coming weeks. You may like to discuss this issue with your children as we would like to weigh up all of the pros and cons before making a decision on whether or not we continue to use these areas.

In exciting news, the School Association is currently looking at options for installing much-needed shaded areas in the ECE playground. We are open to suggestions as to what would be best and plan on making a decision at the next meeting (everyone welcome!)

Improving Student Wellbeing and Safety

One of our main priorities this year is improving student wellbeing and safety. One of the ways we are doing this is by spending teaching time on developing the social and emotional wellbeing of our students. This past fortnight we have been learning about how to recognise our own feelings and when we are becoming upset or angry. We are also teaching students strategies for managing these emotions. In order to support students when they are upset or angry, we have established ‘Take a Break’ spaces in every classroom where students can go to keep themselves and others safe until they are ready to engage in learning. Here are some of our ‘Take a Break’ spaces:

Rachael Wells
Acting Principal

ATHLETIC CARNIVAL

School House Athletics
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School House Athletics
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INTERSCHOOL ATHLETIC CARNIVAL

Congratulations to our amazing team who came 1st in their Division. Well done to all students who participated.

Interschool Athletic Carnival
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Interschool Athletic Carnival
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Drawnings by Prep/1 Bowering

SAFE FAIR CARE CERTIFICATES PRESENTED AT ASSEMBLY
5th March 2018

Lucas S

Working hard to do the 5l’s on the ‘Strip’

Jason H

Always being an excellent role model for others

Montana L

Always showing she cares for others

Ory-D-D

Finishing off set tasks well

Zoe K

Attention to detail in her mapping

Adam K

A great start to the year

Austin S

Great effort in his writing

Amy C

Being a helpful class member

Paige H

Being a helpful class member

Ryley B

Always trying his hardest

Montana

Always demonstrating role model behaviour

Kiah L

Demonstrating excellent maturity on the year 5/6 Camp

Brock P

An excellent start to the year

Kayla P

An excellent start to the year

Charlotte S

Being a very enthusiast8c and motivated learner

Alicia D

Great thinking in maths

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY

Home Reading

Congratulations to these students, who received Home Reading Certificates at assembly 5th March .

10 nights of reading

10 nights of reading

Jakson C 1/2P

Zayde C 1/2P

James D 1/2P

Matilda C 1/2P

Ada M 1/2P

Gabrielle D 1/2P

Alannah S 1/2V

Bailey H 1/2V

Harlee P 1/2V

Angel B 1/2V

Ory D-D 1/2V

Ryley B 1/2V

Isla H 1/2V

Tyler W 1/2V

Ellie H 12V

Abbie C 1/2V

Jayla McC 1/2V

Ruby C 1/2V

Nate B 1/2V

Paige H 3/4W

Connor H 3/4W

Lillian L 3/4W

Gracee R 3/4W

Amy C 3/4W

Lucas H 3/4W

Molly P 3/4W

Imogen B 3/4W

Bailee McK 3/4P

LIL NEWS

Click here to download the New!!! Grades 1 TO 6 Information

LIFT – LEARNING IN FAMILIES TOGETHER

LAUCHING INTO LEARNING NEWS

NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN

Pakoras – Indian vegetable fritters

Equipment: Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, Large mixing bowl, Mixing spoon, Grater, Chopping boards, knives, plate, frypan, tongs, kitchen paper, serving platter

2 cups mixed vegetables, grated or finely chopped - potato, sweet potato, cauliflower, carrot
¼ cup chick pea flour
½ cup plain flour
1 medium onion, finely diced
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
pinch of red chilli powder
½ cup tablespoons cold water, may need more
Oil for shallow frying

Method

  1. Peel and grate (or very finely chop) the vegetables and put into a medium size bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, measure all vegetables and spices then add the chickpea flour. Mix well. Add a small amount of water a little at a time to create a thick batter that coats all the vegetables.
  3. Heat up the oil in a small frypan to a medium heat. Test your oil is hot enough by dropping a little batter into the oil. If it browns and rises immediately then it is ready.
  4. Very carefully drop tablespoon spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil and fry until golden brown.
  5. Once golden brown and crispy underneath, use two spoons to turn over the pakoras and cook the other side. Remove from the oil and set on some kitchen paper to drain off some of the oil.
  6. Cool on a wire rack.

https://www.harighotra.co.uk/indian-recipes/courses/starters/vegetable-pakora

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

EASTER BUN FUNDRAISER

Please share this amongst your family and friends so as we can make lots of money. Also make sure you get your orders and monies into the school office by the 23rd March.

NEWS FROM SCHOOL OFFICE

School photos These will be taken on the 26th March 2018. All children to be in full school uniform on this day and could monies please be to the school by the 23rd March 2018

JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP. Please note that next week (22nd March) will be the final youth group for Term 1, due to Easter and a couple of other commitments at the end of term. Our apologies for any inconvenience. Youth group will recommence in Term 2, on Thursday 3rd of May. Junior Youth Group usually runs during school terms on Thursdays, from 4:30-6:15pm in the School Assembly Hall (Multipurpose Room). It is free of charge, and open to children in grades 3-6. A free bus service is available for those who do not have transport. For enquiries, phone Kath Glover on 0419 878 226.

Calendar of Up-Coming Events

DATE 2018

ACTIVITY

MARCH

19th Monday

DITTO’S KEEP SAFE ADVENTURE INFO SESSION 9 – 9.30am OPEN ROOM

19th Monday

Grades Kinder – 2 DITTO’S KEEP SAFE - Session on Protective Behaviours.

23rd Friday

Family Movie night $5.00 per family - More info later

23rd Friday

Easter Bun Orders Due for delivery next week

23rd Friday

Monies due for Photos

26th Monday

All School photos – Full School Uniform required

27th Tuesday

School Association Meeting Staff room 3pm

29th Thursday

Pick up Easter Buns

MARCH - APRIL

EASTER BREAK - Frid 30/3 – Tues 3/4

APRIL

13TH Friday

Student Free Day

Term 1 7th Feb till 12th April

MAY

1ST Tuesday

School Association AGM More info coming

Term 2 30th April – 6th July

JULY

23RD Monday

Student free day

Term 3 24th July – 28th September

AUGUST

24th Friday

School Fair

OCTOBER

25th Thursday

Hobart Show Holiday

26TH Friday

Student Free Day

Term 4 15th Oct – 20th December

DECEMBER

20TH Thursday

Last school day for students 2018