18 June 2025

Principals Report

Moderation Day

During the student free day, our staff shared examples of students’ reading skills and discussed how that related to the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards. This process supports teachers in ensuring their ratings as consistent and fair. This is the first year we have moderated reading. Other years have had focusses on Maths or writing, Science or HASS. Reading is more complex to moderate, and we need a portfolio of various data sets to do so. Our Music and Art teachers also were involved in a moderation process with other teachers of their subject.

The other parts of the day were spent learning more about the teaching of reading and its relation to writing and oral language. Staff also spent time preparing for reports and Evidences of Learning.

Reporting to Parents – Term 2

At the end of this week, parents will receive Evidences of Learning (EoL) for your children. These are tasks the students have undertaken and been given a rating on a 5-point scale, for that particular task. You will receive an EoL for English, Maths and either Science or HASS. Some classes have focused on Oral Language and that EoL will go out on Seesaw. Students in years 3-6 will also receive their Music EoL.

Face-to-Face Parent/Teacher conversations will be held in Week 9, from the 23^rd June. An online booking platform has already opened and please make a time to talk to your child’s teacher. You will be given your child’s report at the meeting.

The report, from Years 1-6 (Prep only receive a report at the end of the year), has ratings on a 9-point scale for English, Maths and Science. These ratings relate to all the learning and assessments students have so far this year. EoL ratings may differ from the overall rating for each subject. If you do not attend a meeting your child’s report will be sent home at the end of term.

If you have any questions about reporting, please talk to your child’s teachers or me.

Inter-School Cross Country –

It was a cold but clear day for the inter-school cross country last week. The students participated with enthusiasm and determination. Well done to all.

School Association – Tomorrow

Next meeting will be online on Thursday 19^th June.

You can join using this link: Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 419 489 935 844 3
Passcode: bL3nA2HU

Parent Tip -

Thank you to Steve Jeffrey for holding the fort as Acting Principal, while I was away.

Jo Waldon
Principal

Swimming and Water Safety Program

Mandatory Reporting

Please Note: that this needs to be done annually, please check your certificate for the date of expiry, link below to sign in and redo.  

 DECYP 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.

School Calendar

Kindergarten 2026

Student Voice

Kinder Pears

In Term 2 the Kinder Pears have been learning all about different Australian Animals. We graphed our favourite animals and explained why they’re our favourite.

Myra- My favourite Australian animal is the Rainbow Lorikeet because they are colourful.

Zoeya- My favourite Australian animal is the Koala because the joeys are so cute.

Beatrix- My favourite is the Blue Tongue Lizard because they have a blue tongue and when they poke it out, the animal that is trying to hurt them runs away because they think that it is poisonous.

Farrah- My favourite Australian animal is the Koala because they climb trees and put the baby on their back.

Gokalp- My favourite Australian animal is the Blue Tongue Lizard because it reminds me of an Iguana.

Matilda- My favourite Australian animal is the Echidna. It is a great animal because it digs underground to protect itself from fire.

Jo- My favourite Australian animal is the Echidna because they have eyes.

Theo- My favourite Australian animal is the Black Cockatoo because my favourite colour is black.

Shaheer- My favourite Australian animal is the Echidna because it is spikey.

Grade 2BA

The students in Grade 2 Orcas were asked to choose a piece of work that they wanted to share in this issue of the school newsletter.  Each student wrote why they were proud of the work they were sharing. 

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Grade 3/4B

Goals for Term 2

Grade 3/4 students have been working on their goals for Term 2.  Each student thought about a goal in English, Maths and Wellbeing that is important for their learning and is achievable.  Each student wrote the steps needed to achieve that goal.  We will reflect on our goals at the end of Term 2.

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Flags

Students have been designing and labelling a new flag for Australia.  Some students chose to use the computer to design their flag, which was very challenging but enabled students to learn new skills.

Grade 3/4W

• Trangia Diagrams
• 100 Chart – Multiples
• Spider Web – Information Report
• Arrays
• Mind Maps
• Procedure Language
• Tripple Venn word sort
• Wordless Pizza Procedure
• Buddy Reading
• Sequencium
• Past Participles
• Project

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Canteen

20^th June

Recess:

Sweet Special:                  Apple Crumble with Custard
Savoury Special:              Savoury Turnovers (Beef)
Fruit Muffin:                     Strawberry
Lunch:                               Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks with rice and veg

27^th  June

Recess:

Sweet Special:                  Jelly and Custard
(Please note this is a homemade jelly using fruit and beef gelatine. It will not be as sweet as commercial products)
Savoury Special:              Pizza (Vegetarian)
Fruit Muffin:                     Blueberry

Lunch:                             Gnocchi with a light tomato sauce. (Vegetarian)

Volunteers.

Help required for both these Fridays. If you can help, please fill in form below or contact the office or me 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 several 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 2025

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

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 Annette.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.

Sign up with your work email (mygo1.com)

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

GASTROENTERITIS –
If due to norovirus, or the cause is unknown, exclude until there has not been a loose bowel motion or vomiting for at least 48hrs.

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.

Term Dates for 2025

Student Free days 2025

Merit Certificates

Prep McShane

Raksshan for trying hard to stay focused during group learning.

Emily for using her segmenting skills when writing.

Camille for taking great care with her handwriting.

Prep/1 Button-Corrigan

Zara for excellent behaviour and effort in all areas.

Athena for being a quiet achiever in all areas of Prep.

Claudia for improvement and confidence in phonics.

Gr 1/2 Parker

Sofia for amazing word choice when writing poetry.

Aidan for always doing his personal best and being a safe, fair and respectful learner.

Aliwali for awesome improvement in reading fluency.

Gr 2 Baird/Adderton

Claude for always being an outstanding contributor to our class during learning and discussions

Mia for a fantastic attitude to all aspects of her schooling.

3/4 Burnett/Edwards

Harry for a positive and enthusiastic attitude and willingness to gain new knowledge.

Freda for being a positive role model in the classroom and consistently helping others.

Billie for her commitment and perseverance in all areas of literacy.

3/4 Watkins

Eddie for his strong and logical contributions to discussions.

Claire for being a loyal and dependent friend and working partner.

Harry for his focus, effort and excellent contributions in Word Origins.

3/4 Wilson

Emily for her excellent use of line in her Allan Mansell inspired drawing.

Nuraz for his enthusiastic approach to all learning experiences.

Benji for his fluency when reading aloud.

5/6 Smithurst

Kanchan for her increasing contributions to class discussions.

James for using his strengths of leadership and fairness in his leadership roles.

Sophia for showing persistence and, as a result, improvement in mathematics.

5/6 Dilger/Jeffrey

An for your confident and well-prepared debate speech that made use of interesting humour.

Adia for your dedication to the Oceans Project by working hard on the video editing.

Christian for learning how to use dictation on the computer to speed up your writing.

Chess

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