6 November 2024

Principals Report

Remembrance Day

Once again, we are having our Remembrance service at the Barracks on Monday 11^th November (next week) starting around 10:45. As a school we will walk over to the Barracks and have our service in front of the memorial there.

We ask for donations of flowers and each class will have a bouquet made which they will lay at the base of the tree.

Parents and carers are welcome to join us. Please be at school by 10:30 and we will walk over together.

We thank the Barracks for their willingness to have us on their site for this solemn occasion.

Taroona High School Band

Last Thursday we were treated to an excellent hour of music performed by the THS Band. It was great to see some ex-students showing their skills as well as seeing our students bopping their heads and moved by the music. Our students also get to see what they might be able to do in high school.

PAT Assessments

Over the last two weeks students from Prep to Y6 have been participating in PAT online assessments. The data is used to help triangulate the other data we have for our students, NAPLAN and various Curriculum Assessments which support our rating for the end of year reports. It also supports the school choose our priorities for focus support and extension in 2025.

Pre-Kinder Sessions

Last week we had our first Pre-Kinder sessions for students who will be attending Kinder with us next year. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to get to know the space they will be in, the teachers, other children and for the parents to get to know each other. The last session on the 4^th of December, includes a parent information session where questions can be asked, and we share the important information as well as some tips for Kinder.

Parent Tip – How my stress works.

Helping our kids notice when they’re starting to feel stressed is such a game-changer. Once they can spot it, they can learn to manage it.

I am looking forward to our school Fair, now on Saturday 16^th November. There continues to be a power of work going on behind the scenes and we appreciate everyone who is giving up their precious time to support our school. Money will be going into some playground upgrades, supporting our Chess Champions get to Western Australia for the National Competition as well as continuing to support excursions and other programs.

I hope to see many of you at this week’s assembly. Friday 1:50pm

CHESS

Our State Champions will be heading to the National Championships in Western Australia in December. Please read student report further in this newsletter. Also our community connections are running an additional fundraiser soon. Link below also available to donate.

Jo Waldon
Principal

Free Dree Day – supporting our Chess Champions

On the Wednesday 20^th of November there will be a fundraiser to help raise money for the chess champions traveling to Perth, WA, to compete in the National Chess Championships.

Wear black or white clothing and if you do not have any black or white clothes wear free dress.

If you want to wear black or white clothing or free dress, please bring in a gold coin donation or more to help support our Chess Champions

State Interschool Chess Finals 2024

On Monday the 21^st of October, eight Grade 3-6 students competed in the interschool chess state finals at The Friends School.

The team had qualified for this tournament by placing second twice in events in Terms 2 and 3. Because of our previous results, we were allowed eight people at the tournament: William, Minh Nhat, Santi, Tom, Teddy, Louie, Jikei and Benjamin.

Firstly we started playing practice games, and then the tournament started: it consisted of twenty-four teams from all around Tasmania,  including Punchbowl Primary School, Strahan Primary School, Stella Maris Catholic School, and St Aloysius Catholic College. Each team’s score is decided by adding up the four best team members’ individual scores. You earn one point for a win, half a point for a draw and zero points for a loss.

The first round begun, and tension was in the air. There was a trip to Perth on the line. Some games finished quickly, while others stretched over 30 minutes long. After the first round Albuera St landed on four points with wins from Teddy, Tom, William, Santi.

As the day went on, people were beginning to feel fatigued, but continued to battle it out. After round 4 we were left off the standings due to a technical error that was soon fixed. After the fifth round, the teams went out to eat lunch.

As the eighth round approached, we were all nervous and excited for the awards ceremony at the end of the day. We started the last round by shaking hands or fist bumping. Albuera St went very well in the last round, with most of our players winning their games. As the end approached, tables were cleared and the stage set up. The presentations started and we watched the individual awards. Then came the moment we were waiting for: team presentations.

Every team was listed from 24^th place, until there were ten teams left to be named. It turned out that it was super close, with only 5 points between 10^th and first. James listed tenth to third and we weren’t mentioned! James (the organiser) then announced that there was another tie between the top two teams, New Town and Albuera St, who were both on 24 points. They had to resort to their tiebreaker strategy, which means the team which had played the harder people would be the champions. James announced second place: New Town! Our Albuera St team screamed and cheered – we had won!!

Six of our players are now allowed to attend the national finals in Perth in early December. We are busy organising this and the school is helping us do some fund raising.

Lastly, a big thank you to Tina for supporting and supervising us during the three tournaments so far.

Go Albuera Street!

Santi, William and Louie

School Calendar

Student Voice

Grade 5/6S

Merit Certificates

Prep/1 McShane

Toby for his continuous application when learning new concepts.
Miguel for his enthusiasm and contributions to class discussions.
Maia for being adaptable to change with confidence.

Prep/1 Corrigan-Adderton

Ella for using her strength of bravery to read to the class.
Poppy for her strength of kindness in class towards others.
Walter for his great improvement in self-regulation in class.

Gr 1/2 Parker

Theo for his courage to take his learning further during open-ended maths problem solving.
Hugo for his enthusiasm for learning and wanting to do his personal best always.
Aylin for remarkable progress in English, particularly her reading.

Gr 2 Baird/Vickerman

Sian for his strength of kindness and humour.
Bernie for terrific work in our home reading program.
Elke for starting full time schooling with such love of learning.

3/4 Burnett

Theo for focussing, concentrating and using correct letter formations when writing.
Imogen for working co-operatively and creatively to build a Rube Goldberg machine.
Edie for using mindfulness and remaining calm when understanding new concepts.

3/4 Watkins

Lottie for the attentive and focused manner in which she approaches her work.
Lettie for her excellent design sense and attention to detail

4/5 Williams (Thanks Mr Roebuck)

Tawana for upholding Albuera Street Primary’s core value of respect.
Lucy for upholding Albuera Street Primary’s core value of respect.
Viviene for upholding Albuera Street Primary’s core value of respect.

5/6 Smithurst

Logan for using his strength of perseverance to make a tricky 3D shape in Maths.
Coco for always showing initiative and asking for help or feedback to improve her learning.  
Mia for having a positive approach to her learning and being willing to tackle new challenges.

5/6 Dilger/Jeffrey

Mia for showing your strength of bravery in your greatly improved positive starts to each day!
An for your questioning approach and keen observations in Science.
Luca for your positive demeanour and respectful behaviour.

Kinder Enrolment 2025

Canteen

Fri  8^th November

Recess:       Sweet Special:     Hummingbird Cake
                    Savoury Special:  Nachos
                    Fruit Muffin:                     Raspberry
Lunch:        Mexican Chicken Bowls

15th November  (Assuming it happens)

Recess:       Sweet Special:     Apple Crumble
                   Savoury Special:  Cheese Muffin
                   Fruit Muffin:        Blueberry
Lunch:        Fried Rice

Urgent Volunteers required.

Please, please, please. I really need help on the 15^th November. Without your help the canteen will not happen. Which means no cheesy garlic breads. If you are able to assist, please contact me on 0417 559 920 or fill out form below.

I also need help on

22^nd November      1 helper
29^th November       1 helper (this would be a really good day to help as a number of students will be at the school triathlon)
6^th December          2 helpers
13^th December        2 helpers (the last canteen of the year and there may be some Christmas treats)

Thanks
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

IMPORTANT

Albuera Street Primary Launching into Learning (LiL) uses email, Schoolzine (the school newsletter) and Facebook to communicate with our families. Families are responsible for ensuring the school has your current email address. Stay up to date with LiL through the school Facebook page and the newsletter. If you have any questions, please email mandy.newton@decyp.tas.gov.au

Weeks 3-8: Pre-Kinder in the Kinder/LiL classroom (children starting Kinder at Albuera Street next year). Children not in Pre-Kinder sessions please refer to “Off-site Flyer” below.

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. 

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 4

Week 4 (Friday Nov 8) - 56DJ; 34W; 12P (56S hosts)
Week 6 (Friday Nov 22) - 56S; 34B; P1M (56DJ hosts)
Week 8 (Friday Dec 6) - 45W; 2BV; P1CA (56S hosts)
Week 10 (Monday Dec 16) - Leavers' Assembly

Term Dates for 2024

Term Dates for 2025

Student Free days 2025

Community Notices