This term has certainly flown by! Given the Easter adjustment to the end of term we are finishing one week early. This has had an impact on the length of this term. We have certainly fitted a lot into a short amount of time, and I am very proud of the way the students have embraced their learning. We have had a focus on developing our students vocabulary through our Science units and this focus on building vocabulary will continue throughout the rest of the year.

Our students participated in the TPSSA athletics carnival last Friday and demonstrated great sportsmanship. We did have some stand out performers, but the greatest achievement was the effort that each individual brought to their event. Seeing each and every student give their best time and again truly demonstrates our focus disposition of resilience.

Our teachers have been working hard at school preparing for the moderation day. This year all of our teachers will be meeting with  staff from Port Dalrymple, Lilydale, East Tamar, Invermay, Brooks and Mowbray schools at East Tamar primary school to look at reading and writing samples of work. This is a  great opportunity to see how our students work compares to others, whilst also getting ideas from other teachers on how to improve student learning at our school. Education research tells us that the most effective way to improve student learning is by teachers collaborating.

The first Sunday after we resume for Term 2 will be ANZAC day. We will be participating in the RSL march and service again this year. Because of COVID restrictions we will be requiring all students who will be participating to register with the school the week before. Students are unable to turn up on the day to march without registering with the school beforehand. Any students marching with their family will register with their family on the day using the Tas check in app.

Finally, I hope you all have a restful and safe break. May you catch some fish and your footy team win!

Yours in partnership,