19 June 2024

Principals Report

Interschool Cross Country–

Congratulations to all our runners who participated in the Interschool Cross Country. We came first overall. Well done!

Chinese Language Competition

Well done to all the students who chose to participate in this year’s Chinese Language competition. This year it was an online competition. While nervous, students all did their best. We will find out their results later in the year. Below are just a few of those who chose to participate.

Cake Stall –

Thank you to the volunteers, both adult and student, who supported our School Association cake stall fundraiser on Friday after our whole school assembly. I hope you enjoyed the treats you bought.

The next School Association meeting will be held on Tuesday 2^nd July online from 6-8pm. If you would like to join us email me and I will send you a Teams invitation.

Student Free Day – Moderation Day

Friday 7^th June our staff were at school analysing student work from Waimea Heights Primary School and then comparing to our school. This helps schools to have consistency in marking and rating of student work.

Our Teacher assistants also were working hard undertaking online Reading Modules to support our Department’s and school’s focus on reading.

Evidences of Learning (EoLs)–

On Friday, this week your child’s teacher will send home their EoLs in English, Maths and either Science or HASS. These work samples are an example of your child’s learning at a point in time and it is rated against the Achievement Standards of the Australian curriculum.  Most will be paper copies of their learning. Some classes have recorded students speaking as an oral language component of English and they will be shared through SeeSaw. 

Parent Teachers and Reports -

Parent/Teacher conversations will be happening next week, Monday 24^th – Friday 28^th June. These will be face-to-face meetings at school. At this meeting you will be given your child’s mid-year report which has ratings for English, Maths and Science. These ratings are on a 9-point scale and indicate where your child is at in these subjects. These rating may be similar to the EoLs or not as it is an assessment of all their learning in the subject, not just the sample shared as an EoL.

If you have any questions about the EoLs, reports or parent/teacher conversations please talk to your child’s teacher or me.

Pyjama Day fundraiser for City Mission –

Our Community Connections leadership group organised a pyjama day to raise funds for City Mission who support the homeless and people in need. The leaders choose a local, national and international cause to fundraise for over the year as well as considering what activity the students would enjoy. In this chilly weather is rather lovely to spend a school day in our comfy PJs.

The students raised over $390.

French Lessons -

This term there have been French Lessons on offer of a Tuesday and Thursday morning. The students have been enjoying learning another language. Here are some comments:

‘French is fun! You get to do cool activities and learn another language. We learnt simple conversations which is good if you had to talk with somebody in French you would have a bit of an idea of what to say!’ Kira

‘I like learning the numbers in French so that I can do maths in French!’ Kai

‘I really like the songs in French and doing the drawings and being with some of my friends.’ Leela

‘I have learnt in French class lots of new words & songs & I really enjoy doing the homework each week in my French book with colouring in of my family & cutting out & gluing in a bear. When Nina says the French words slowly I find it easy to listen & learn how to say them. My favourite thing to do in French class is when we get to play hide & seek with French words on square pieces of paper with blutack on the back which we go & hide & then we all have to go & find each other’s hidden words.’ Juliette

‘I like when we had a pile of the animals and we picked one up, and we had to act the animal for others to guess it. We were not allowed to speak English because if we can't speak French with French people we have to act. I like when we hide the French words around the room too.’ Ellie

‘I like playing 'Cash-cash'. I learned how to count to 10 and how to say the members of my family.’ Maia

Nina will continue to offer these classes in term 3.

Parent Tip –

Sickness at school

Unfortunately, Covid 19 has reared its head again this cold season, along with the normal winter sniffles. At ASPS we are experiencing a number of student absences as well as staff absences.

Children are also sometimes arriving at school with cold or flu symptoms. We understand that it can be difficult to arrange at times, but it would be greatly appreciated if students who are unwell can stay home until symptoms ease.

Masks are also available from the school office if needed.

Thanks for your understanding.

Jo Waldon
Principal

Parent/Teacher Meetings

Parent/Teacher meeting starts Monday 24 June to Friday 28 June. Click on link below to make appointment.  Bookings open from 8.30 am today and close on Friday 21 June at 8 pm.

Upcoming events for School Association

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

Student Voice

Kinder Pears

The Kinders have been learning about Australian animals this term and how we can protect and look after them.  Last week we went on an excursion to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.  This week we have created sanctuaries and habitats for animals in our classroom thinking about what animals need to feel safe, what they might eat and how they move.  We hope you enjoy them...

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Grade 1/2P

1/2 Koalas

We have been learning about poetry with our student teacher, Miss Williams. Last week we went outside and brainstormed ideas about winter using our senses. Then we used our ideas to write poems. We think they are great. We hope you enjoy them too!

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Grade 3/4B

Strength Shields

We have been working out our top 5 strengths.  First, we learnt about the 26 strengths and then had to decide which ones were our top 5.  Our classmates and our parents had to make decisions about which strengths suited us best.  We counted up all the different strengths on our charts and our top 5 became part of our shields.

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We then developed our personal shields.  We had fun illustrating and designing our shields.

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Learner Asset- Self Manager

We have been learning about the skills needed to be an independent learner.  We have been focussing on the Learner Asset of being a Self- Manager. 

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We first began by brainstorming in groups what sorts of skills do you need to be a self -manager. We came up with lots of ideas.  We made posters with our top ideas for being a self-manager.

Year 6 Leavers’ Hoodies

Early in Term 1 this year, as part of our school’s push to include student voice in decision-making, our Year 6 students entered an in-school competition to create this year’s design for their leavers’ hoodies.

Over a couple of weeks, students handed in a range of excellent designs, some completed online and some freehand. Following a rigorous voting system, Tom’s design was declared the winner, with Stacey a very close second. Tom and Stacey then worked with Mr Jeffrey and Uniform City to fine-tune the design.

Hoodies arrived earlier this term, just in time for the cold winter snap!

Well done to all Year 6 students for your eagerness to participate and maturity to accept the winning top even if you didn’t vote for it. Each Year 6 cohort gets the opportunity to design their hoodie; we look forward to new designs in the future!

Interschool Chess Tournament – June 2024

On Tuesday, June 4^th, nine Albuera Street students went to the Hutchins School Auditorium for a day of calculations and computations in their first Interschool Chess tournament of the year.

As they entered the glass doors of the auditorium, some felt excited, others felt nervous. The team consisted of students from years 3-6 and included William, Louie, Santi, Teddy, Tom, Jikei, Matthew  and Benjamin. They were up against students from Princes Street, Hutchins, Mount Nelson (who only had three people), St. Virgils (who had over 20). The tournament would be full of disappointments, triumphs and mystique.

James, a chess coach who run Black Square chess, coached ASPS and many other schools, began the introduction. It would be a Round Robin Non-Elimination tournament. The prize would be to put a team of five through to the Tasmania State Tournament, an opportunity that could get you to the National Championships.

Round 1 commenced after the formalities. People went up and checked at what board they were playing at and against who. The round started with a bang. Slow, methodical games full of complex tactics were everywhere. People were warily looking at their clocks to how much time they had. The room was tense. People moved their pieces carefully, clicked their clocks, maybe looked across the board and saw their mistake being punished. Many had never been in a tournament before.

At the end of the round, Albuera had scored 7.5 points out of a possible 9 for the team. After a quick break, they got stuck back in. Round two was a much harder challenge for all. Everyone was warmed up, and their brains were switched on. Albuera played well though; some people were undefeated after the round.

One difficulty in the tournament was that if you won a game, you had to play a harder person. If you lost, you would play an easier opponent. This would be a factor for Round 3, as well as the rest of the games. As some ASPS students progressed up the ranks, they found their opponents were some of the best players in the state. But ASPS persevered, and some found themselves in a winning situation against some of the most experienced players.

At around halfway, straight after a tiring Round 4, the standings were announced. Albuera was silent. It felt like minutes waiting, but then James said the team was in second place! Albuera was elated and full of high morale. They could win! After another hard-fought round, they had a short lunch break. Having a few games of Magic the Gathering and tedious extra games of chess, the second last round began.

The players kept up their energy into Round 6; they used every part of their understanding of chess to their advantage. They executed openings cleanly. Their middle games were impeccable. Their endgames were flawless. This charge brought up Albuera’s score. None of them would know the true results, however, until the end of the day.

The final round neared, and ASPS steeled themselves for what was to come. As they sat down at their boards, they were ready for the game. The Round 7 games were notable. Since every win or loss counted towards who you would play, every round, you would play someone closer to your level. So Round 7 would be a match in which you faced down an opponent of similar skill.

ASPS took on their enemies and thanked them for a good game afterwards. Some won, some lost, some drew. But they had tried their best. All they could do now was wait for the results to be announced.

ASPS finally sat down with the other schools. James congratulated all the players, and first started with the certificates for participation. Then came Credit Certificates, then the ones of Distinction. Finally, the best players, such as Benjamin B from our team, were awarded High Distinction certificates and real metal medals. Then came the team standings. Third was Hutchins, and in a surprising turn of events, Albuera and Princes Street were tied for first! Now it came down to how strong the opponents of each team’s players were. If you played a very strong opponent, your rating would rise.

Princes Street beat ASPS on ratings, and since they had already qualified for the State Tournament earlier that year, they were allowed to bring three extra players. ASPS, however, qualified for the tournament. The team was overjoyed! This was the first time ASPS had ever qualified!

The top four players of the team got medals, since the team was second. Hutchins and Princes Street also got medals.

Overall, ASPS performed brilliantly. But what was better was how the players treated each other. When an ASPS player lost, their teammates consoled them. They did amazingly, and they deserved their win.

Thank you to James the chess coach from Black Square Chess, and the parent supervisor, Tina Banez, who looked out for us all day.

We look forward to the challenge of the State Finals in Term 4!

The Media Team

Premier’s Reading Challenge 

The Premier’s Reading Challenge starts this week. Please encourage your child/ren to take part. The challenge is to read 10 books in 10 weeks (age appropriate) or they could make up their own reading challenge. It might be as simple as reading for ten minutes everyday!

Kinder Enrolment 2025

Canteen

Friday 21^st June

Recess:       Sweet Special: Hummingbird Cake
                   Savoury Special: Nachos
                   Fruit Muffin: Strawberry

Lunch:      Chilli Con Carne with corn bread

Friday 28^th June           

Recess:    Sweet Special: Apple Cake with custard
                 Savoury Special: Savoury Muffin
                 Fruit Muffin: Raspberry

Lunch:     Apricot Chicken with creamy rice

Volunteers Required

The canteen requires parent help to operate. I require one helper on the 28^th June (Friday week) and two on the 7^th July (last day of term). Without assistance on the 7^th July the canteen will not be able to happen. If you are free, please contact me on 0417 559 920. The Education department requires all school volunteers to have a working with vulnerable people card and watch the mandatory reporting video.
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@decyp.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.

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

Sport