10 November 2023

Tell Someone

All children in Tasmania have a right to be known, safe, well and learning. We are highly committed to the safety of all students at our school.

Earlier this month, DECYP launched the Tell Someone initiative, to raise awareness in the community about child sexual abuse and grooming.

The Tell Someone website gives children and young people clear advice on what to do in situations where they feel worried, unsafe or unsure. It also gives adults advice and support on how to respond if they suspect or know a child is being groomed or sexually abused or is at risk of harm.

Please visit the website, read the information, and try to find a suitable time to talk with your children about this issue and the resources available.  It’s important that you both understand the possible signs of sexual abuse or grooming behaviour, and how to stay safe online and offline.

If reading this information has caused you distress, please visit DECYP’s website for a list of support services.

Please contact the school if you have any questions about this information.

Turning Up Matters

Welcome back to Term 4! We hope you enjoyed school holidays, and are ready for another exciting term.

We all want the best for our children – for their futures to be as bright as possible. Showing up every day to school really matters. It gives your child every chance to learn, grow and find their interests.

This last stretch of the school year can sometimes be tricky. Keep it up, because each day is another chance to:

• be around friends
• learn new things
• find interests
• create dream futures (whatever that may be!).

If you’re looking for tips on how to create better attendance habits, visit the Anything can happen website.

Please always talk to us if you’re having trouble getting your child to school. We’re here to help.

Animals at the Royal Hobart Show

The Animal Care students had a busy time at the Royal Hobart Show.
So many happy faces!
Such a fantastic effort by our amazing students!
Special thank you to Kim Osmond.

Beach Safety

Our year 1/2 classes were lucky to have two Lifeguards come in to talk to us around Beach Safety. We learnt about ways to stay safe at the beach, what we can wear at the beach to protect ourselves, what we can use if someone gets into trouble in the water and why we should never swim alone.

Action Crew

Thank you Remi, Lucas, Steven & Stella (grade 6) for making the introduction to the 2023 You can’t ask THAT production that will be travelling to Primary Schools in the surrounding communities soon...

Done in 3 takes, a brilliant job crew!

Showing all the school values of Respect, Courage, Growth and Aspiration

Thank you Lauren Clements and Miss Dillon for your support!
We proudly recognise the Premier’s Fund for Children and Young People for their support. Action Crew 2023.

Hobart Hurricanes

Our Prep, 1/2 and 3/4 classes were lucky enough to have some coaches from the Hobart Hurricanes come and run some cricket activities recently.

Year 8 Lawn Bowls

Grade 8's learnt how to lawn bowl with some of the best! Thank you to the amazing bowlers at Sorell Bowls Club for giving up their time to teach the Grade 8's.

Big Picture

Students in Big Picture had an opportunity to visit the University of Tasmania Media School this week. They met with lecturer Andy Terhell for a tour of the site and a discussion about the range of courses offered by the Media School and the potential career paths available to Media School graduates. Students also worked with Andy and technical officer Bliss to record some short videos in the school’s photography studio then use Adobe Premier Pro to turn their short videos into GIFs. Thanks to UTas for having us, and to Ashley from the Beacon Foundation for supporting this fantastic opportunity!