5 April 2019

PRINCIPALS REPORT

Dear Families,

We are approaching the end of what has been a very busy and productive first term with excursions, athletics carnivals, ECE water orientation and grade 6 camp to name but a few of the highlights. At the end of this term, we would like to acknowledge those students who have made learning a priority by attending school, showing they are ready to learn and adhere to our school values.

Attendance

We know that regular attendance at school is a crucial in order for children to do well at school which is why it is one of our priorities this year. We are aiming to have most of our students attending school at least 90% of the time (no more than one day absent per fortnight). At our assembly on Monday, we will recognise our students who have met this target this term. We are hoping that next term we have even more students meeting the 90% attendance target!

Positive Behaviour

Another important part of doing well at school is demonstrating our school values to ensure we are all safe and able to learn. To acknowledge those students who consistently do the right thing at school, we will have a reward afternoon on the last Thursday of term. Those students who have not received any behaviour slips for the term (or only one), will be invited to attend.

Principal
Rachael Wells

SAFE FAIR CARE CERTIFICATES PRESENTED AT ASSEMBLY ON

Monday 25th March and April 1st

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE ABOVE STUDENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

ANZAC DAY

The Lindisfarne RSL Sub-Branch President and Committee invite you and your students to attend our Anzac Day Service at Anzac Park Precinct on Thursday the 25th April 2019.

Our Commemoration Service commences at 7.30 am at Anzac Park, Lindisfarne and will be complete by 8.15 am.

Everyone is also invited to attend the Gunfire Breakfast in the Clubrooms, 1 Ford Parade, Lindisfarne (The Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania) after the Service.

RSVP is requested at lindisfarnersl@gmail.com by noon Wednesday the 17th April 2019. Could you please advise if you wish to lay a wreath?

Regards

Lorraine Parker
Hon Secretary
Lindisfarne RSL sub-Branch

AusKick

On Monday night our Auskick program began at Risdon Vale Primary School. Hannah and Chelsea from the Lindisfarne Football Club were terrific in the program they provided for the 20 children who turned up for the session. Thanks to the parents who braved the windy and cold conditions to bring their children along. Auskick continues next Monday, April 1st. New enrolments into the program are welcome. If weather conditions are not suitable we will organise the session to take place in the school's assembly area.

Nick Harper
Advanced Skills Teacher

Auskick

Parent and family forums

Parents and families are invited to attend a forum to provide information about and discuss Educational Adjustments.

From 2020, there will be a new approach in Department of Education schools to assisting students with disability to access, participate and engage in quality educational programs.

Forums are scheduled for Term 2. Light refreshments will be provided.
See details of locations and timing and how to register at: REGISTER HERE

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Mrs Varveris Class – Number Lines

Mrs Varveris Number Lines

WATER AWARENESS WEEK

Swimming

CHAMPIONS CARNIVAL

On Tuesday five of our talented primary athletes competed in the Champions Carnival at the Domain. In front of a big crowd of parents and students from other schools our Grade 3 girls relay team of Shayla Bradley, Jayla McCauley, Montana Laredo and Abbie Cowburn ran a terrific race to finish 5th in their shuttle relay. This was an outstanding result given the quality of their opposition. In individual events earlier in the day, Bonnie Holmyard (Grade 5) finished 8th and Abbie Cowburn a very creditable 5th in the girls 100m.

READING CHALLENGE

EASTER RAFFLE

Risdon Vale Easter Raffle tickets are on sale. Children were given tickets on Wednesday to take home. Tickets are also on sale at front office.

Cost: $1 per ticket or 3 for $2
Raffle ends 3pm on Thursday 10th April.
Winners will be drawn and contacted on 11th April.

OUR KITCHEN TABLE

This last rotation the grade 5/6 were making zucchini slice. This is a great way to sneak veggies into their dinners, as they don’t really notice that they are eating zucchini because it tastes so good!

SCHOOL CAMP

Camp

Willow Story – I loved the orienteering, it was so much fun. I had the best time at camp! I recommend it for the grade 5s for next year.

Kate Hynes – I loved playing spotlight at 10pm. I had so much fun on camp I would do it again.

Mia Bennett – We arrived at camp, we were shown our cabin and we put our belongings in there.

We had to walk up the hill and we learnt mapping and we learnt about South, East, West and North.

We came back and had tea. We played spotlight and had a break and went to bed. We woke up and had breakfast. We then went and had a bush walk, we had a good time. We had three choices after lunch, we could go with Mr Coombe to go for a walk, or go with Miss Scott and make friendship bracelets, or go with Miss Valentine and make worry dolls. I made a worry doll.

We packed up after lunch and came back to school. I had an amazing time.

‘MEEH-AN-DAD’

PRE-KINDER 2019

School Holiday Hockey Clinic

Car Boot Sale

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Pancake

KEEP SAFE

Bravehearts