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Welcome to Term 3

We have a lot of events happening this term so keep a lookout in the Newsletter for information about Science Week, Book Week, Olympics activities, Learn to Swim, Jump Rope and also later this term the Parent Satisfaction Survey.

Peace Pole Unveiling:

This year is rotary Tasmania’s 100^th anniversary and they are presenting schools and other places with 100 Peace Poles. We are one of the lucky recipients. We have placed the pole in the garden above Row’s memorial Friendship Bench, near the Northern Yard sandpit.

We will have a short ceremony celebrating our Peace Pole next Thursday 1^st August at 11:30.

If you are interested in attending, you are welcome to join us in the playground at 11:30 near the tree next to the sandpit.

School Association Meeting – Tuesday 30^th July – Online. If you would like to join, please let Jo Waldon know.

School Association Movie night – Thursday 1^st August – 6pm in the MPR. Only people who have ordered tickets will be able to attend.

Premier’s Reading Challenge week 6

How are your children getting on with their reading challenge? Remember: it is their challenge this year.

Have a look for some book reviews at Premier's Reading Challenge - Department for Education, Children and Young People (decyp.tas.gov.au) Children can go in the draw if they write and enter a book review.

 Meet some Reading Champions at

Premier's Reading Challenge - Reading Champions - Department for Education, Children and Young People (decyp.tas.gov.au)

Register for an online book event with Nadia Wheatley. She will discuss the screen adaptation of My Place and her approaches to storytelling and writing – suitable for years 3-6, on Friday 23 August at 11.30am (approx. 30 mins). Register here free virtual workshop | ACMI: Your museum of screen culture

CANTEEN   26^th July

Recess:      Sweet Special:   Apple Crumble with custard

                   Savoury Special: Margherita Pizza

                   Fruit Muffin: Blueberry

Lunch:        Meat Ravioli in a light tomato sauce.

(Vegetarian option available on request by Thursday 25^th July)

LiLs Calendar Term3 - see link below

LiL Term 3 24

BTN Parent Survey – Results

Thank you to those parents that participated in this survey to share their opinions regarding the 3/4 classes viewing and discussing the ABC program Behind the News.

We had 45 respondents. The results are below:

Many of you took the time to share your thoughts on the program from experience and from an understanding of the importance of learning about the world through viewing and conversations facilitated by the teacher. Some comments that reflected the general consensus include:

‘Thanks for putting it out there for everyone to have a say.’

‘The opportunity to explore differing views in such a safe way is absolutely invaluable. I sincerely hope BTN stays in the curriculum.’

We ‘have no issue with our children watching it at school under the discretion of their teachers.’

Therefore, in Term 3 Mr Watkins’ and Mrs Burnett’s classes will resume viewing and discussing BTN. It will be the current week’s episode, which is available on iView, if you would like to watch, and teachers will have reviewed the content of the stories. Teachers will share appropriate aspects of the program and provide time for facilitated discussions.

This program and the conversations facilitated by the teacher, connects to the Australian Curriculum – English in Viewing and Oral language discussions as well as HASS and the General Capability of Critical Thinking.

Those families who would prefer their child not to participate in viewing and discussing BTN, please let your child’s teacher know and those students will be provided with an alternative activity in which to engage.

If you would like to discuss this further, please make a time to come and see me.

Regards,

Jo Waldon
Principal

Festival of Voices Performance

Wednesday 3^rd July

I was privileged and proud to attend at the Federation Concert Hall on Wednesday evening. The students were outstanding. All the work they and Mr Eddleston put into learning and perfecting the songs all term paid off and the intense rehearsals on Monday and Tuesday with the Guest Conductor, Dr Anthony Trecek-King from Boston USA, inspired them to achieve their best. Our students performed alongside students from other Hobart primary schools and sang with the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra.

It was a special evening of song, and I am one proud principal who thanks our students and Mr Eddleston for their effort, skill and perfect behaviour.

Bravo.

Nature Be In It Program

Chess Holiday Program + Term 3 Chess at Albuera 

Happy Holidays -

I hope everyone has a chance to have a break over the school holidays and stays safe, warm and relaxed.

See you at school on Monday 22^nd July.

Regards,

Jo Waldon
Principal

Dear Albuera Street families,

 In recognition of NAIDOC Week next week (7^th – 14^th July) we invite all students to wear the one or more of the colours of the Aboriginal flag: red, yellow or black this Friday 5^th July 2024.

 If you have any questions please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Regards,

Eldon Jenkin

Click here to view the July 3 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

School Association Meeting

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.

Canteen Friday 28^th June           

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

Lunch:     Apricot Chicken with creamy rice

Assembly is on Friday 5 July -  5/6DJ, 3/4B and P/1C sharing

Regards,

Jo Waldon
Principal

Click here to view the June 19 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

BTN Survey

Thank you to those of you who have already filled in the survey. We have had 31 participants so far with very insightful comments.

We will close the survey on Friday 21^st June and then make our policy according to the feedback.

https://forms.office.com/r/ccvFwmcXY4

Regards,

Jo Waldon
Principal

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.

https://albuerastps.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/35 

Regards,

Jo Waldon
Principal

Here is the correct link.

https://forms.office.com/r/ccvFwmcXY4

Regards,

Jo Waldon
Principal