5 June 2024

Principals Report

New Playground upgrades–

We finally have our new playground updates done. The School Association have offered to contribute to this upgrade with money raised from last year’s fair. The students had the opportunity to vote on the types of playground activities they would like. As you can see in the photos, they are already enjoying them.

Principals’ Conference – Capturing Hearts and Minds, Shaping Futures.

A couple of weeks ago I spent a few days in Devonport at an inspirational conference for principals and Leaders. I was inspired be motivational talks on courage and making decisions that impact our lives and others as well as hearing about Student Agency and how it can improve student outcomes. We were also privileged to have the keynote address by Kate Ceberano where we heard about her life and got to hear about the background to some of her songs which she then sang to us. I returned motivated and invigorated.

Diversity and Inclusion–

We have been sharing some information about our wonderfully diverse school. The other day I was reading and came across an article examining the benefits to our students without additional needs to be learning in environments with students with disabilities. At times some of us can question this as some of our students can be distracting and need extra support with learning and social skills. It is powerful what we can learn from each other. Below is a quote from the study:

How Inclusive Interactive Learning Environments Benefit Students Without Special Needs

Silvia Molina Roldán,¹ Jesús Marauri,² Adriana Aubert,^3,* and Ramon Flecha³

 ‘The aim of this study is to identify the impact on students without Special Educational Needs (SEN) of being educated with students with SEN in shared, inclusive, interactive learning environments. …

The results show that students without SEN benefit from participating in interactive learning activities with peers with SEN in different ways:

(1) they learn to respect others, accept differences, and acknowledge different abilities, thereby creating opportunities for new friendships to develop;

(2) they learn about abilities related to helping others participate and learn, to be patient and to gain the satisfaction in helping others learn and behave better; and

(3) they benefit from the cognitive effort required to explain themselves and from the contributions of peers with SEN from which they can learn.’

Reminder
This Friday is a Student Free Day
 School Staff will be moderating Student Work and undertaking Professional Learning.
Monday is the King’s Birthday - Public holiday

Community Connections

We are Community Connections, this term we are doing a Pyjama Day fundraising for Hobart City Mission. It will be on Wednesday 12^th of June. It’s a Gold Coin Donation (or more). If you decide to bring Ugg boots/Slippers also bring a pair of shoes. Please only wear pyjamas or School uniform. Oodies and dressing gowns are allowed.

School Association

Upcoming events for School Association

Movie Night           Thursday 1^st August
Fair                        Saturday 2^nd November

Student Voice

Kinder Apples

This term in Kinder, our Inquiry is into Australian Animals. Come into the classroom and see our bush campsite. There are marshmallows to toast over the campfire, fish to be caught in the river, a tent with snuggly sleeping bags and lots of animals that have made our piece of bush their home. We have been talking about the Learner Asset of being a researcher. The students researched the about the platypus. Here are their drawings and information.

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Kinder Enrolment 2025

Canteen

Friday 7^th June  Student Free Day
Friday 14^th June  

Recess:   Sweet Special: Banana Cake
                Savoury Special: Margherita Pizza
                Fruit Muffin: Blueberry Muffin

Lunch:    Savour Special Ricotta and Spinach filo pie (Spanakopita)

Volunteers Required.

The Canteen in not able to operate without parent help. Without parent volunteers the canteen will be cancelled. Assistance is required on the 14^th June. If you are able to be there please contact me on 0417 559 920 or the office. Thank you.

Caron Summers
Canteen Manager

Canteen Helper

Please remember to choose the correct order date on the Qkr! App.

Qkr! information
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Nut Allergy – Reminder

We have a number of students in our school who are allergic to nuts and nut products. Exposure to nuts can trigger an allergic reaction and be life-threatening for these students, so please avoid sending nuts or nut based products to school. We aim to keep our school as nut-free as possible to keep our students safe.

Launching into Learning 2024

Uniform Times

This year as we are setting times available for the purchase of uniforms.

Tuesdays:  2.30pm to 3.00pm
Thursdays: 8.30 am to 9.15am

Orders can be made and paid for over the phone and be ready to pick up at an arranged time if the above times do not suit you.

LEVIES REMINDER

Thank you to parents who have paid levies and to those who are making regular payments. Levies are now overdue, if you are experiencing difficulties with making payments, please contact Annette and discuss a payment plan.  Payments can be made weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Payment Options

• BPay, Service Tasmania, Eftpos
• Credit Card over the phone (6223 2268)
• Cheque payable to Albuera Street Primary School
• Levy Instalment Plan (Please contact reggett@education.tas.gov.au or 6223 2268)

Student Medications

It is a Department of Education requirement that all medications to be taken by students during the school day are to be passed into the office or teacher in charge of an excursion or camp. The medications require a signed doctor/pharmacist as well as parent permission form (these forms are available in the Forms and Documents panel in the newsletter or at the office). The medication is also to be in the original packaging so that staff know what they are administering. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Medical Action Plans

Every child at Albuera Street Primary with a medical condition needs to supply an updated medical plan to the school each year, especially those with Anaphylaxis and Asthma. Staff from Albuera have been trained in Anaphylaxis using EpiPens and also in Ventolin administration for Asthma. If you are new to the school and your child has a medical condition please come into the office and collect an appropriate action plan form, or if you just have questions please don’t hesitate to phone the school.

WWVP Card & Mandatory Reporting

The Department requirement is that you must present your RWVP card EVERY time you sign in.

Information for those who need to apply for WWVP card

To volunteer at this school, you will be required to hold a “Registration to Work with Vulnerable People”. It is extremely important that parent helpers and volunteers are registered and Albuera Street Primary School is recorded in your application.

How to apply for a WWVP Card

Complete the online application form.  This is available from the website at 

Chose Department of Education from the organisation drop-down box and also select Albuera Street Primary School from the location drop-down box. Please remember each time to volunteer at the school you need to bring your card each time.

Mandatory Reporting

Our Department now requires all volunteers to do a short online course (short 13 min video) about Mandatory reporting. This is one of the ways we are working to keep all our students safe. Please use the link below or see the flyer.

Sickness

Parents/carers are reminded to advise the school office if their child is unable to attend school due to illness or any other reason.

• By phone (62232268) leave a message anytime on the answering machine.
• Email street.primary@education.tas.gov.au
• Schoolzine – click on the absentee tab

A medical certificate is required if a child is absent due to illness for 5 days or more

After School Care & Before School Care

ASC & BSC is provided on site by Lady Gowrie Child Care Services (Ph: 6230 6806).
BSC is available from 7 am to 8.30 am.
ASC is available from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm each school day and 1.00pm – 3.00pm Wednesday for Kinder.

Student Free Day

Student free day on Friday 7^th June, pleases contact Lady Gowrie to book in your child for 8.30 to 3.00pm if you require care.

Assembly Dates for Term 2

14^th June - 5/6S, 3/4W and 1/2P sharing
5^th July - 5/6DJ, 3/4B and P/1C sharing

Term Dates for 2024

Community Notices

Early Childhood Early Intervention

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