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

18 May 2018

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PRINCIPALS REPORT

NAPLAN

This week students in grades 3 and 5 have been participating in NAPLAN testing. The tests are challenging but all of our students have shown great courage, resilience and resilience as they attempted and completed the tests. Our staff have worked hard to provide the most supportive and settled environment possible for our students so they have been able to give their very best. Well done to everyone involved!

Anti-bullying

This term we are having a big focus on what it means to be kind and to not be a bully. Every Thursday, Mr Harper will work in each class in the school to help them build a better understanding of anti-bullying. We look forward to sharing this work with you as the term progresses.

Improvements to our School

Our ICT lab is now completed and ready to be used by our students. You may have noticed that the path behind the kinder was resealed over the holidays meaning we now have a safe walkway for families coming to and from school. Also over the holidays, our very talented Mrs Gaul with help from Trameka Holmyard and her partner painted a mural on our playground wall.

Home Reading

Congratulations to these students, who will receive Home Reading Certificates at assembly next week.

10 nights of reading

10 nights of reading

25 nights of reading

25 nights of reading

Montana Rimon 3/4P

Abigail Pursell P/1B

Danielle Lawler P/1B

50 nights of reading

75 nights of reading

Gracee Rooke 3/4W

Lillian Latham 3/4W

Eliza Temple 3/4P

Paige Hattenschwiler 3/4W

Blake Hansson P/1B

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Due to Risdon Vale Primary School’s quick action to sign up for the Premier’s Reading Challenge we have been given additional prizes to reward some of our challenge participants. These prizes include:

  • A general admission to the Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions match at the UNI stadium for Saturday 14 July
  • 2 free junior membership packs for the Hawthorn football club
  • 2 $15 book vouchers

On completion of the competition will do a random draw for the lucky winners. Keep reading!

SENIORS LUNCH

KITCHEN NEWS

Bacon and Sweet Chilli Pumpkin Scrolls

Equipment: chopping boards, knives, measuring cups, measuring spoons, large mixing bowl, small mixing bowl, mixing spoon, potato masher scales, baking tray, baking paper

Ingredients

450g pumpkin, seeded, peeled and chopped
170g shortcut bacon, chopped
2/3 cup sweet chilli sauce
½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
3 cups self-raising flour
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
50g butter, chilled and chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Method

  1. Cook pumpkin in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes, until tender. Drain. Mash. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 200C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a frying pan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden. Stir through sweet chilli sauce and chopped rosemary. Set aside to cool.
  4. Mix together the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Use fingertips to rub in butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre. Add mashed pumpkin and milk. Use a flat-bladed knife to mix using a cutting action until well combined.
  5. Turn the dough out onto lightly floured baking paper. Pat to a 20 x 30cm rectangle.
  6. Spread with bacon mixture and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, leaving a 2cm border. Roll up dough starting with a long side. Cut into 8-10 pieces.
  7. Place scrolls, cut side up, on prepared tray. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/bacon-sweet-chilli-pumpkin-scrolls/KYWcjsS1

LIL NEWS

READING TIPS

MEEH-AN-DAD

FLUORIDE VARNISH PROGRAM

FREEDOM FIT KIDS

SAFE FAIR CARE CERTIFICATES THAT WILL BE PRESENTED AT ASSEMBLY ON 21st MAY 2018

Molly Flakemore

Good effort in her writing!

Keira Bain

Great efforts in writing persuasively!

Blade McCauley

Excellent achievements in persuasive writing!

Jaylon Pennyston

Excellent efforts in writing work!

Kate Hynes

Excellent role model behaviour in class and outside

At assembly on Monday the 21st May the following classes will be sharing:

CALENDAR OF UP-COMING EVENTS

JUNE

4-5th Monday Tuesday

First-Aid Prep-Grade 6

11th Monday

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

14th Thursday

Inter School Cross Country

JULY

23rd Monday

Student Free day

Term 3 24th July-28th September

AUGUST

31st Friday

School Fair

SEPTEMBER

21ST Friday

Performance: Let the music move

OCTOBER

25TH Thursday

Hobart Show Holiday

26th Friday

Student Free Day

Term 4 15th Oct-20th December

NOVEMBER

9th Friday

Circus Performance – Juggling

DECEMBER

20TH Thursday

Last school day for students 2018

MGMOutReach+

Risdon Vale Primary School is pleased to announce an upgrade to our school communication services. News, Events, Notices and general messages will now be sent using the School Star app. Only parents and community members can access content in this secure app for iPhone and Android. Please download here:

https://mgmwireless.com/