14 August 2025

Principals Report

Mobile phone and smart watch policy reminder –

DECYP policy is for mobile phones and smart watches to be off and away all day. This can be where the students hands their phone or watch to the teacher who will send it to the office for safe keeping and collected at the end of the day (we have many students who do this) or kept in their bag the whole day, including recess and lunch. For the latter option, families need to understand that if something happens to the item – broken or lost – then it is the student’s responsibility. If you child has a phone or wears a smart watch, please have this discussion with them.

Crazy Hair/Hat Fundraiser

The Y6 Community Connections leaders ran a Crazy Hair / Hat Day to raise funds for mental health research. They raised $292.

Hobart City Council Traffic Survey Report –

Thank you to all the families who participated in the survey. The report has been finalised and sent to us. I have shared with the School Association. Attached is the report for you to read.

External School Review –

Every four years DECYP schools undertake a review where a panel of principals come to our school for three days to interview staff, students and families, review our documents and assess us with the School Improvement Tool, which look at our Improvement agenda, our use of data, how we promote learning, use our resources, build the expertise of our staff, deliver the curriculum, differentiate teaching and learning, use suitable educational practices and connecgt with the wider community.

Our review will be held from Monday 8^th September to Wednesday 10^th September.

If you would be interested in being interviewed, please contact the school. 62232268 or joanne.waldon@decyp.com.au 

Sporting happenings

Soccer in PE for Y5/6s – over the last few weeks the Y5/6 classes have been taught soccer skills by some expert soccer women.

Soccer World Cup – began this week. Students who wish to participate, are placed in mixed teams with Y3-6 students, boys and girls and a mi of abilities. The teams play at recess 3 times a week. After all the teams have played there are semi-finals and finals. This soccer tournament is organised and run by the Y6 sports leaders.

Her Court Initiative – we have had three sessions of the basketball sessions with a good turnup for each, and it is lovely to see the Y6 leaders running the sessions with such ease.

Document Camera –

In term 1, the School Association bought the school a number of document cameras, which have been widely used across the school, often for reading activities and maths. Here is an example where the camera has been used to support students understand and follow instructions when doing a ceramics unit in 3/4BE. Ms Ruby Edwards demonstrated the task, and the students could see it on the TV.

Thank you to all who support the School Association fundraisers, it makes a difference.

Book Week

Our book week parade will be on Wednesday 20^th August. Weather permitting, the students will parade around the Northern Yard at 9.10am before heading into the Multi-Purpose Room for sharing. Parents are welcome to watch the outside parade.

Reading – Fluency

Partner fluency routines are where students read a passage repeatedly to a partner who provides specific feedback each time, then they swap roles. This supports students to immediately practice the suggestions made and improve their ready rate, expression and use of punctuation when reading. Students are supported to give feedback by using a fluency rubric which explains what needs to be done to be an accurate and fluent reader.

Surveys –

September is DECYP survey time. Students in Y4-6 will participate in the Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey and the Kinder to Y3 students will undertake the Wellbeing Check-in survey.

Families also get to have their say in the School Satisfaction Survey. You will be sent a link to this survey in a couple of weeks. We encourage you to take the time to fill in the survey as the data we receive is used to make decisions moving forward.

Parent Tip –

Jo Waldon
Principal

Community Connections

Hi, we’re Community Connections and on the Wednesday 30^th of July we had a crazy hat/hair day to raise money for lift the lid foundation. Lift the lid foundation is about helping people with mental illness. We raised $292 thank you so much for all your donations.

School Calendar

Autism Workshops for Families delivered through Positive Partnerships.

Parent/Carer online sessions 12:00 – 1:30pm AEST:

• 19 August: Diversity of Autism
• 26 August: Sensory Processing
• 2 September: Understanding Behaviour
• 9 September: Working Together

Huonville In-Person Workshop

28th August. 9:15am - 3pm.

Location: Huonville Town Hall, 40 Main St Huonville

Learn about autism and building strong school-home partnerships.
Free morning tea and lunch provided.

The workshop will cover the following topics:

• Diversity of autism
• Understanding sensory processing
• Working together. 

Register here: Positive Partnerships Huonville Workshop.  

Student Voice

Kinder Apples

This term in Kinder, we have been enjoying Mr McGee stories and other books by Pamela Allen. Pamela is such a fabulous Australian, childrens’ author and definitely a favourite of our class.  We have written our own book called ‘Where is Mr McGee?’  Here are some pages by the Kinder Apples.

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Canteen

15 August

Recess:   Sweet Special                       Apple Crumble

                Savoury Special                    Pizza

                Fruit Muffin                           Strawberry

Lunch:    Pumpkin Soup with bread roll

22 August

THIS WEEK WILL ONLY PROCEED WITH PARENT ASSISTANCE. IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OR CARON ON 0417 559 920.

Recess:   Sweet Special           Humming Bird Cake

                 Savoury Special       Savoury Muffin

                 Fruit Muffin             Raspberry

Lunch:     Meat Ravioli (vegetarian option available upon request by 10:00 am Thursday morning)

Volunteers Needed

The School canteen is enjoyed by both students and staff. It is a fun, inclusive way to end the school week. Without parent assistance this service can not happen. The work is not difficult, does not require cooking skills or the need for you to take excessive responsibility.

Volunteers are need as follows

• August 15        1 volunteer
• August 22        2 volunteer
• August 29        2 volunteer
• September 5   2 volunteers
• September 12 2 volunteers
• September 19 3 volunteers
• September 26 2 volunteers

Contact the office of Caron on 0147 559 920 or fill in form below.

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)
• 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

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.

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: albuera.street.primary@decyp.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

Term Dates for 2026

Student Free days 2026

Merit Certificates

Prep McShane

Selina for being a wonderful contributor during class discussions.
Jack for using his strength of perseverance when completing learning tasks.
Aidan for working really hard with his letter sounds and blending during phonics.

Prep/1 Button-Corrigan

Oscar for showing honesty, thoughtfulness and leadership in prep platypus
Beatrice her enthusiasm and skills in both Chinese and English languages
Blake spectacular improvements in reading and writing!

Gr 1/2 Parker

Isobel for working hard to improve her maths knowledge of multiplication and open-ended problem solving.
Walter foe a calm, focused start to term 3.
Ada for amazing effort with her information report writing.

Gr 2 Baird/Adderton

Luna for always being a contributor and collaborator
Ken a great attitude toward school and for delighting us all with his incredible, detailed drawings
Alyssa an excellent start to her time at ASPS

3/4 Burnett/Edwards

Imogen her ongoing commitment and passionate attitude towards all elements of language
Aaron his dedication to detail as an emerging artist
Terrence his perseverance while undertaking our pottery unit and creating a wonderful pot
Jason a positive and enthusiastic start to your learning at Albuera Street welcome to our school.
Aayden a positive and enthusiastic start to your learning at Albuera Street welcome to our school.

3/4 Watkins

Tobias being an all-round good guy! (Kind, hard-working and easy-going)
Sian his creativity and enthusiasm
Joory her terrific start at our school (and the effort she’s made on her heat transfer poster)

3/4 Wilson

Kairav achieving a good result in his maths assessment on fractions
Benji for achieving a good result on his fractions assessment.

5/6 Smithurst

Seamus consistently working to improve in all areas of learning
Willow being a reflective and proactive learner by seeking feedback and clarification to improve her learning
Arielle showing outstanding commitment and enthusiasm in all areas of learning, and making a remarkable start at Albuera street primary school

5/6 Dilger/Jeffrey

Tawana your positive approach to school and your strength of kindness
Fletcher your willingness to share your learning in maths
Tristan your enthusiasm, focus and output during your inquiry into tinkercad

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