22 May 2024

Principals Report

Reminder – families need to be out of the northern playground by 3:15pm because Lady Gowrie hires the area for After-School Care. If you want to continue with your conversations and play, you are welcome to head to the southern yard. Children must be supervised by an adult as our duty-of-care finishes at 3:15.

Also, Lady Gowrie run before school care so if you do need to drop you child off before 8:30, please organise to put them into this service. If they don’t get enough students to make the service viable, we may not be able to offer it in 2025.

Duty of care begins at 8:30am and finishes at 3:15pm

School Cross Country

Last Wednesday all classes attended the School Cross Country at Sandown Park. This is a wonderful whole school experience and all the students who ran did their best. We also had some Y5&6 students who helped out with the supervision of the running and our Sports leaders ran the warm-up and supported our younger students in their races.

Well done to Mr Nick Corney and Mr Steve Jeffrey for their planning and running of the event as well as the parents who helped us out on the day.

National Simultaneous Story Telling day

Today is National Simultaneous Story Telling day and this year’s book is Bowerbird Blues by Auka Parker. The Kinders spent the day celebrating books and reading by visiting Fullers’ bookshop where they were able to each choose a book to take home compliments of Fullers. The whole school came together to read the book before lunch. Reading together is a wonderful way to foster a love of reading.

Our wonderful Canteen Manager also works with students to increase their cooking skills.

Share your thoughts on school attendance -

Help us better understand any barriers that may be in the way, and what supports are needed to help with getting to school.

The Department for Education, Children and Young People is doing statewide consultation on school attendance. 3P Advisory is independently running the consultation. Your answers are confidential, and you won’t be identified.

We want to hear from you. You can take part in an online survey, share or vote for suggestions, or join an online drop-in session via the 3P website. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

You can also share your thoughts about what you like or don’t like about our Every school day matters campaign.

As a parent or carer, please have your say. Please encourage your child/ren, too.

Every piece of feedback counts. Thanks for helping shape future DECYP initiatives, school-based engagement strategies and public awareness campaigns.

Moderation Day

This year we are having our Moderation Day on Friday 7^th June. This day is where teachers look at student work samples from their own and other schools to ensure consistency with rating and assessing across schools. This is a very important opportunity and this year we are moderating with Waimea Heights Primary School.

Parent Tip –

Have you ever found yourself in the avocado conundrum? 🥑 
Well, I've got a great story about avocados, talking back, and the magic that can happen when we handle these situations with grace.

Here's what happened:

My friend’s daughter asked for an avocado snack. My friend picked up the avocado and gave it a gentle squeeze. She decided, 'It's not ready yet.'
And then, it happened—the dramatic sigh, the eye roll 🙄, and the daughter's daring accusation, "You’re lying! You didn’t even look!"
But here's where it gets interesting:
My friend didn't just brush off the talking back. Instead, in her kind and firm voice, she said: 
"I know you're disappointed – you really wanted avocado. But talking to me like that is not OK."
Instead of shutting down her daughter with anger, she modelled respectful communication.
And that's when the magic happened:
"Yeah," her daughter admitted. "I'm sorry. I just really wanted avocado."
My friend gracefully accepted the apology and offered an alternative snack. 
They enjoyed it while chatting about her daughter's school day, turning what could have been a power struggle into a connection moment.
So, the next time your child talks back, don't let anger take the wheel. Take a deep breath and remember that their misbehaviour is either an unmet need or an undeveloped skill. 
We can assertively address rudeness while modelling respect. 

Jo Waldon
Principal

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 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

Join the TASSO Board

Kinder Enrolment 2025

Cross Country 2024

The Cross Country is a yearly event spanning distances between up to 2.7km. The students participated wonderfully, some jogging together, others by themselves. We all had a great time at the Cross Country.

On the 15^th of May, all students caught buses to Sandown Park in Sandy Bay, arriving at about 9:15am. They were all full of energy. Some were nervous, others eager to burst across the trail. Teachers and students set up huge picnic mats for each grade and students sat down, ready for what was to come.

First, some Year 6 students did the whole school warmup. The students jumped, danced, and smiled as the Year 6s instructed them clearly. They also sang for Ms Waldon, as it was her birthday.

All the students also got to do a walk of their respective tracks with their classes, learning the directions and following the boundaries.

Grade 1 & 2: 700 metres

The races soon began as everyone ran and cheered each other on as the Year 2s and 1s took their positions, running across the track quickly.

Preps & Kinders: 300 metres

The Preps and Kinders went next, running a shorter distance. Some Grade 6s ran with the Kinders and Preps to enthusiastically help them along the way. They laughed happily as they ran with the Year 6 leaders.

Grade 5 & 6: 2.5km

The upper grades went next. Grade 5s followed by 6s burst forward as the word ‘GO!’ was called. Most started off with a jog, then sprinted the final leg. One segment was the beach, where the students found themselves being slowed down in the deep sand. They persevered and finished their race.

Grade 3 & 4: 2.3km

Last were the Year 3s, who started with a bang. Speeding across the grass, they tried their best and had fun as well as earning points for their houses.

All the students had a wonderful time, supporting each other, shouting, and cheering. All did their best, and they had a lot of fun. As they boarded the buses back to school, they celebrated. The result was a close win for Albuera.

All this wouldn’t have been possible without the teachers, especially Mr. Corney. Thank you to all the teachers for a wonderful Cross Country 2024! Attached are some photos taken by the Media Team.

by The Media Team:

Shrish, Santi, Rasesh, and Walker

School Photos

School photos will come home today with your child. Family photos are available to be picked up from the office.

Canteen

Friday 24th

Recess:    Sweet Special:                          Humming Bird Cake
                 Savoury Special:        Nachos
                 Fruit Muffin:              Raspberry  

Lunch:     Special:             Homemade Tomato Soup with toasted cheese fingers. 
(Vegetarian but can be made vegan on request by Thursday)

Friday 31st May  

Recess:   Sweet Special:        Apple Cake with Custard
                Savoury Special:      Savoury Muffin

                Fruit Muffin:            Strawberry

Lunch:    Special: Chicken and vegetable stew served with potato mash.

Volunteers

Help required this Friday. If you can help, please let me know on 0417 559 920

Caron Summers
Canteen Manager

Canteen Helper

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

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