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UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST

Winterfest—Friday 23rd August

Assembly—P-2 (hosted by 1/2A and 1/2B -

Please note change of hosting class )—

Monday 26th August—2:00pm

SEPTEMBER

Grade 5 Band Rehearsal—Tuesday 3rd

September—3.30-4.30pm—Kingston High School

Jumping Jack overnight tour to NW coast—

Thursday 5th and Friday 6th September

Assembly—3-6 (hosted by 5/6 Holmstrom)

—Monday 9th September—2:00pm

Jump Rope for Heart Day—Friday 13th

September

LiL & Kinder Excursion to Sustainability

Learning Centre—Friday 13th September

Grade 5 Band Rehearsal—Tuesday 17th

September—3.30-4.30pm—Kingston High School

Grade 6 Band Rehearsal—Thursday 19th

September—3.30-4.30pm—Kingston High School

Family Movie Night—Friday 20th September—

Further details TBA

Grade 3-5 Swimming & Water Safety

Program—Monday 16th to Friday 27th

September

SICKNESS

Please keep children at home for 24 hours

after they stop vomiting to

minimise the spread of

contagious viruses

throughout the school.

From the Principal -

School Association Meeting

Last week’s School Association meeting was a very

productive and collaborative evening. The finer details of

the Winterfest were confirmed, organisational matters were

addressed and some important educational issues were

discussed. The discussion concerning reporting was of great

value to the members of staff who were present and will

provide much food for thought as we as a staff consider the

school’s student reporting processes in the future. Thank

you again to the parents who take on the responsibility of

holding executive positions on the Association and to all

general members who continue to attend meetings and

contribute so positively to the success of the school.

Southern Band

Recently we welcomed the Grade 6 Southern Primary

Schools Band to Illawarra. The wonderful performance that

was delivered was part of a tour that the Southern Band

undertakes in preparation for the DEC concert in

December. It was a pleasure to have the Band of

approximately 80 students and 9 music teachers visit our

school. It is also important to note that this Band is

conducted by Ms Sara Mason, the school’s Band teacher, and

consists of students from Blackmans Bay, Waimea, Franklin,

South Hobart, Kingston, Snug and Illawarra Primary schools.

The Illawarra students who are members of this band are

Zane C, Hugo J, Jacob P, Cedar L, Darius K, Barry McK,

Luke J, Cianne H, Maddi C, Divinia M, Meg F, Polly F, Stella

D, Oliver W, Amala C, Ellise D, Sophie C, Orla McC, Henry

S, Jacob K, Cassie I, Skye D, Archie McK, Josh K, Erin C,

Daisy McK, Grace C, Stella F, Jordanna L, Kara L, Rowan I,

Luke M and Willow S.

NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO. 13 - 22nd AUGUST 2019

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Please phone the school office if you would like an

appointment.

Nick Donnelly Principal

Michael Hayen AP

Cathryn Kelly-Bounds AP

Monika Glover AST

Chris Waugh AST

Deb Doole Business Manager

Nikki Saunders School Psychologist

Samantha Dobson Social Worker

Clare Gregory Speech therapist

Student Wellbeing Surveys

In coming weeks our Grade 4, 5 and 6 students will complete

a wellbeing survey. Wellbeing is one of the goals of the

Department of Education and a continual focus for us at

Illawarra Primary School. Over the past year the DoE has

designed and trialled a number of ways of gathering

information in relation to student wellbeing. This survey will

provide all students, grades 4–12, the opportunity to share

views on their own wellbeing. The survey results will help

schools to understand the wellbeing needs of students and

for the Department of Education to support these needs.

2019 Book Week

Today’s Book Week activities were a wonderful celebration

of the importance of reading and the joy this learning

experience provides. This year there has been a change to

the school’s Book Week approach of how we share the love

of reading across the school. Students were still encouraged

to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.

However, to further reinforce the importance of reading, all

students were asked to participate in a book swapping

exercise where they bring to school books that they no

longer read. This approach has enabled the school too

quickly and efficiently set up what is basically its own book

fair. We owe a huge thank you to Mrs Wendy Anderson for

being the driving force behind the idea and to all other staff

and students who helped set up the book swap in the

school’s GP room.

Congratulations Xavier and Rohan

It is always pleasing to hear when students from Illawarra,

past and present, excel in their field of expertise, and last

week I received a letter to say that Xavier B and Rohan W

had been selected to compete at the National Clubs

Gymnastics Carnival. There are also a number of past

students who have been selected to participate in the same

event on the Gold Coast later this term. Congratulations to

Xavier and Rohan for your outstanding achievement.

Winterfest

Just a reminder that this Friday the school is holding its

Winterfest Winter Feast. This is sure to be a wonderful

evening and I encourage everyone to attend. Students have

been busy making lanterns and practising their performances.

The School Association, class parents and volunteers will be

providing a delectable array of foods. Thank you to all

members of the School Association and Staff who have

contributed to the planning of what should be a great night.

Regards

Nick

Attention: Parents and Carers of students in Grades 4 – 6.

Student Wellbeing Survey The wellbeing of our students is important to us.

To get an understanding of how students across

Tasmania feel about their own wellbeing, students in

Years 4-6 will be taking part in a wellbeing survey.

The Student Wellbeing Survey is part of the

Department of Education’s Child and Student

Wellbeing Strategy.

The details for the survey are:

When: Friday 30th August

Who: Students in Grades 4-6

What do I need to do: You and your child don’t

need to do anything. The survey will be done in class

time and will not require your child to prepare in any

way.

A letter with more information was sent home with all

Grade 4-6 students on Tuesday of this week,

including Frequently Asked Questions and a form to

sign and return to the school if you do not want your

child to participate in the survey.

If you would like further information, please contact

Mrs. Kelly-Bounds via the school office.

Thank you for supporting us to ensure that all our

learners are safe, feel supported and are able to

flourish, so they can engage in learning.

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ONYA AWARDS Illawarra Primary School Expectations

Is it safe? Is it fair? Does it show you care

Care and Understanding: Maddy S for being kind and concerned about her peers. Sophie L for supporting a younger student who had been hurt

in the playground. Ayla A for always making sure everyone feels included and always being kind to everyone.

Learning: Thomas H for putting in a big effort with his Literacy work. Baz R for listening carefully to teacher instructions and

showing a big improvement with his school work. Ryan S for continuing to build his resilience to change and developing

his independence. Daniel S for working hard at all his tasks and making great improvements in his literacy skills.

Valentina C for trying her hardest in writing tasks in order to hear and record the sounds in words. Ryder G for trying

his hardest in writing tasks in order to hear and record the sounds in words. Alan L P for concentrating during class time

to improve his output. Selby R for working hard to improve his writing with spaces. Leo X for making the most of every

opportunity for learning, and always being interested and engaged. Claudia D for being interested and keen in all learning

activities and always doing her very best.

Honesty and Integrity: Violet D for continuing to model polite and respectful behaviour while sharing her knowledge during whole-class learning.

Respect: Toby N for using ‘Plan it, Play it’ to make good choices at lunch time and recess.

Young Archies – Portrait Competition 2019

Each year the students of Illawarra Primary are encouraged to create a portrait to coincide with the timing of the National

Archibald Prize.

This year each class displayed their portraits within the classrooms and to celebrate their creativity the students will enjoy

a “Gallery Walk” around the school.

Congratulations to Sam, Mason, Stella, Isaac, Luka, Monty, Abbie, Stella, Joshua, Christian, Ocean,

Alex, Molly, Matthew, Henry and Jack on their works being selected to represent Illawarra at the

Statewide Young Archies Competition. All competition entries will be on display at the Tasmanian

College of Arts (UTAS), Hunter St, Hobart; between 5th-15th September. Opening day Sunday, 8th

of September at 11am. This exhibition is open to the public.

Congratulations also to the following students who received Illawarra Encouragement Awards

from the judges Luke, Polly, Hugo, Lola, Maia, Ruby, Sanjana, Tyler, Jessica, Finlay, James, Jobe, Ayla,

Sebastian, Ryan, Isabelle, Archer, Stella and Gus. Well done to all our students for their effort to

produce a creative portrait of someone they know; and thank you to the panel of judges for giving

up their time to judge the hundreds of entries. Parents are invited to come along and view the

portraits currently on display in classrooms and the Admin Foyer.

Mrs Petersen (Art Teacher)

Book Week Dress Up and our first ever Book Swap were a great success today, with students excitedly going

back to class to read and chat about their books. Thanks to Mrs Wendy for her organisation of the Book Swap

and to the school community for supporting students to focus on the ‘super power’ that the reading of books

brings to our lives.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME (STAS) 2019

Application forms for STAS in 2019 are available from the school office. If you have not previously applied

for STAS and wish to do so for this year, please come into the office and collect a form. Families who

were approved and received STAS in 2018 will be sent correspondence regarding STAS 2019 directly from

the Department.

Application forms can also be downloaded from the department’s website at www.education.tas.gov.au

For assistance:

Phone 1800 827 055

Email stas@education.tas.gov.au

Web www.education.tas.gov.au

Last Monday, as part of Science Week, 4 Tassie Scientists visited the Grade 1-2 classes to talk to the children about their work. Kelsey (Plant Geneticist), Tristan (Geologist), Laura (Epidemiologist) and Natalia (Oceanographer) helped us to challenge our ideas of what we thought a scientist was. We were also surprised to discover that, as we question and find out about the world, we are also being scientists.

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As we have now entered the second half of the year, musical events are heating up, with all Specialist Music

Groups performing at this weekend’s Winterfest. These groups include; Beginner Recorder, Advanced

Recorder, the Grade 2 and Grade 3 – 6 Choirs, Grade 2/3 Dwyer, and our Grade 6 Marimba Group. Notices

have been sent home to all students with a return slip. Performances start at 6.40pm, not at 6pm as I had

previously advised in the original notices. Apologies for any confusion.

The order of acts are as follows; starting at 6.40pm in the General Purpose room

Beginners Recorders

Grade 2 Choir

Ruby Bentley – 1 piano piece

Mia Bentley – 1 violin piece

Sarah Hingston's students - The Alps song

Sissi – 2 piano pieces

Advanced Recorders

Grade 3-4 Choir

Aki and Haru – 2 piano pieces each

Namaste – Cynthia and ensemble

Hugo Jones – 2 piano pieces

Grade 2-3 – 1 original Marimba piece

Kiera vocal – 2 songs with pre-recorded music

Sarah Hingston's students - Itadakimasu

Grade 6 – 3 Marimba pieces (finale)

Up and Coming Events – please place in your diary (more details to follow)

Tues 17th Sept Gr 3-6 Choir Rehearsal Lenah Valley Primary School 4 – 5.30pm

Tues 12th Nov Gr 3-6 Choir Rehearsal Lenah Valley Primary School 4 – 5.30pm

Tues 26th Nov Gr 3-6 Choir Rehearsal Lenah Valley Primary School 4 – 5.30pm

Thurs 17th Oct Gr 3–6 Choir/Adv Rec Parliament House & Nursing Home Tour (Day)

Thurs 8th Nov Gr 2 Choir Music Count Us In & Lillian Martin Nursing Home (Day)

Fri/Sat 9th/10th Nov Gr 6 Marimba Marimba Mania - Margate Primary/Parliament Lawns (Day)

Fri 6th Dec Gr 2 & Gr 3-6 Singing Christmas Carols at Hawthorne Village (Day)

Fri 29th Nov DEC Band and Choir Day and evening concert more information to follow

Yours in music,

Cynthia Howard—Music Teacher

Assembly Roster - Term 3

Week Date Hosting class

6

Monday 26th August

2pm

P-2

(1/2 A and 1/2 B hosting)

8

Monday 9th September

2pm

3-6

(5/6 Holmstrom hosting)

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

A reminder that our whole school ‘Jump Off’ day is on Friday the 13th of September, with students dressing up in

the Halloween theme. Keep those donations coming in so that we can fill up our ‘Halloween thermometer”. We

know that all the students are keen to see Mr Fraser in a Tutu, have a Tug of War, see Mrs Nanna, Mrs O and Mr

Fraser have their hair styled in a multi-coloured style, and see the Jumping Jacks do the ice bucket challenge.

This is for a very good cause, and we can have lots of fun along the way!

Thank you,

Mrs O, Mrs Nanna and Mr Fraser

KINDER ENROLMENTS 2020

If your child was born in 2015, they’re eligible for Kinder next year! If you have not already done so,

please contact the office for enrolment details.

Also, if you are aware of any family in our community who might have a PreKinder aged child who has

not enrolled, please encourage them to contact us as well.

Contact details:

Phone: 6229 6295

Email: illawarra.primary@education.tas.gov.au