29 August 2024
Principal’s Report
Book Week – Reading is Magic
We had a fantastic turn out for our Book Week Parade last week. Students and families went to great efforts with their character costumes. Thank you to everyone who joined with us for the story reading with Steve and Chester, as well as those who joined in for the parade down Weld St. Thank you to the following businesses for welcoming our students into your workplaces to share a special book with you: Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House, West Tamar Pharmacy, Beaconsfield Post Office, Jubilee Bakery and Harcourts West Tamar. Many thanks to the volunteers of the Lions Club of West Tamar for their wonderful support in preparing and serving our BBQ for students, staff and families.
Carpark Maintenance
Earlier this week, the shared carpark between the school and Beaconsfield Child and Family Learning Centre underwent some maintenance in the garden. Sections of the garden have been removed to improve vision and student safety. Thank you to Mrs Hillier for coordinating this work and the support of CFLC.
Auskick AFL Tas Clinics
Students in Years 1-6 have welcomed AFL Tasmania to facilitate football sessions as a part of their PE lessons. Students have learned and practiced a range of skills; chest mark, overhead mark, handball and bouncing the ball. We look forward to seeing students continue to develop their skills over the following weeks. There is also an opportunity for students to take part in an after-school AFL Clinic – please see flyer in the newsletter.
Soccer Goals
Students are very excited to be playing with new soccer goals which were generously purchased by our School Association. We are very grateful for the ongoing support from members of the Association.
Young Scientists Visit
Year 1/2s hosted The Young Tassie Scientists last week as a part of celebrating National Science Week. The Scientists shared their work through interactive talks and activities to engage students. Students rotated between classes to hear about a range of different sciences.
Year 6 Transition to Exeter High
Year 6 students will begin their transition visits to Exeter High School in Weeks 7, 8, 9 and 10. Students will spend a lesson at high school engaging with activities in Cooking, MDT, Ag Studies and Art. Further information will be provided to students and families.
Father’s Day Stall
Thank you to parent volunteers and members of the School Association for their support in coordinating and running the Father’s Day Stall during the week. Thank you also to our Year 6 Student Leaders for their support on the day. Wishing families an enjoyable weekend with your loved ones.
Beaconsfield Primary School Colour Explosion – 31 October TBC
During Term 4, our School Association will host a Colour Explosion event. This will be a major fundraiser for our school community and enable ongoing contributions to school improvements and activities. Further details about how students can be involved will be shared in the coming weeks.
The Schools Triathlon Challenge
The Primary Schools Triathlon is on Friday 22 November 2024 for students in Years 3-6. The event is held in Devonport at the Bluff.
The Schools Triathlon Challenge is a well organised event that focuses on participation and fun. The event has two categories to enter - individual and teams’ event. The team event is like a relay with a swim, ride, and run leg with three students making up the team to compete in each leg. Or students can participate as an individual completing all three legs on their own.
As in previous years, Beaconsfield Primary will support students on the day and provide a teacher to help supervise and get students ready for their events, however, we won’t be able to transport students to or from the event due to the complexities with transporting bikes etc. Parents/carers will need to arrange transport for students.
Entry forms will be available from the school office if you wish for your child to enter this event or available through this link Entry-Form-2024.pdf (schoolstriathlonchallenge.com). Please contact the Mrs Gore should you require further information. Entry fees are $25 per students which can be paid to the school office.
Mrs Daisy Stephens
Principal
Kindergarten Enrolments for 2025
LIL at BPS
| CLASS CERTIFICATES | |||
Christopher | Prep Bissell | Growth | For improving his active listening skills in class. |
Mia | Prep Bissell | Growth | For improving her phonics knowledge during our Literacy group activities. |
Samantha | 1/2A Taylor/Barnett | Courage | For sharing ideas and contributing to class discussions. |
Violet | 1/2A Talyor/Barnett | Growth | For improvement in participation and confidence when completing our Wordplay lessons. |
Harper | 1/2B Nankivell/Gore | Growth | For trying her best to apply feedback to improve and refine her writing. |
Oscar | 1/2B Nankivell/Gore | Growth | For working hard to add more detail to his learning tasks, showing more of his knowledge and understanding. |
Eloise | 1/2C Evans | Respect | For consistently following the behaviour matrix. |
Hailey | 1/2C Evans | Connection | For a settled start at Beaconsfield and building new friendships. |
Harry & Piper | 3/4A Dawber/Fisher | Growth | For their dedication to Mathematical problem solving. They revisit the Maths equations when faced with errors, demonstrating commitment to understanding and improvement. |
Caleb | 3/4B Cooper | Connection | For his willingness to help others in the classroom to complete learning tasks. He is always happy to assist others displaying a responsible attitude. |
Abel | 3/4B Cooper | Responsibility | For consistently displaying an excellent, responsible attitude to all his learning and always being a helpful student in class. |
Blake | 3/4C Turnbull | Responsibility | For being a focussed and respectful learner and always giving 100% to all tasks. |
Lilly | 3/4C Turnbull | Growth | For her developing confidence to share her thoughts and ideas during whole class learning times. |
Storm | 5/6A Evans | Connection | For always offering to help others in the classroom. |
Nate | 5/6B James | Courage | For embracing all new challenges he faces in school life. |
Blaire | 5/6B James | Growth | For extending herself in more tasks and creating the best work she can. |
| CREDIT AWARDS | ||
100 CREDITS | Ruby | 3/4B Cooper |
Amelia | 3/4B Cooper | |
75 CREDITS | Samantha | 1/2A Taylor/Barnett |
Amelia | 1/2A Taylor/Barnett | |
50 CREDITS | Amelia | 1/2B Nankivell/Gore |
Braydon | 1/2B Nankivell/Gore | |
Noah | 5/6A Evans | |
30 CREDITS | Dominic | 1/2B Nankivell/Gore |
Yinghara | 3/4B Cooper | |
Ellie | Prep Bissell | |
Anishka | 1/2A Taylor/Barnett | |
10 CREDITS | Christopher | Prep Bissell |
Halle | 1/2A Taylor/Barnett | |
| RAINBOW CARDS | |
Izaac | 1/2C Evans |
William | 3/4B Nankivell/Gore |
Lachlan | 3/4C Turnbull |
Halle | 5/6B James |
Lillyanne | 3/4B Cooper |
Milly | 5/6B James |
Lavina | Prep Bissell |
Eli | Prep Bissell |
Makayla | Prep Bissell |
Hudson | Prep Bissell |
Charlotte | 1/2B Nankivell/Gore |
Some of Our Rainbow Card Recipients
AUGUST | |
Violet | 1/2A Taylor/Barnett |
Indi | 1/2A Taylor/Barnett |
Matilda | Kinder Guy |
Lilly-Jade | 3/4A Dawber/Fisher |
Jayden | 5/6B James |
Abigail | 3/4A Dawber/Fisher |
IMPORTANT DATES – Term 3
Friday 30 August | Winter Sport Round 3 at Sth George Town/Blue Gum |
Thursday 5 September | Year 6 Transition visit to EHS 10.45am |
Friday 6 September | Whole School Assembly 2.00pm Rescheduled TBC |
Thursday 12 September | Year 6 Transition visit to EHS 10.45am |
Friday 13 September | Winter Sport Round 4 at Sth George Town/Blue Gum |
Thursday 19 September | Year 6 Transition visit to EHS 10.45am |
Friday 20 September | Whole School Assembly 2.00pm |
Thursday 26 September | Year 6 Transition visit to EHS 10.45am |
Friday 27 September | Last Day of Term 3 |
Monday 14 October | First Day of Term 4 |
BPS Auskick & Superkick
Bravehearts Day – Friday 6 September
Bright Sparks Competition
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Beaconsfield Child & Family Learning Centre
Baby & Us
Morning Tea chat with Psychologist, Kate
Support Services
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Weekly Playgroups At Your CFLC
Beaconsfield Youth Centre
Term 3 Calendars
Launceston Little Athletics – Come & Try Day Saturday 14 September
West Tamar Council
Beacy Beats Youth Rock
Youth Mayor Applications now open
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