3 July 2025
Principal’s Report
As we wrap up Term 2, we would like to extend a thank you to all families who attended our recent Family Partnership Meetings. We are pleased to share that approximately 80% of families made an appointment with their child’s teacher. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to celebrate student learning, reflect on progress, and collaboratively set new goals for the remainder of the year. Our staff genuinely value the chance to connect with families and appreciate your ongoing support.
We are also pleased to share that NAPLAN data has arrived, and our school community has much to celebrate. Our Year 5 students achieved results above Tasmanian schools in all five domains: Numeracy, Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Grammar & Punctuation. Impressively, they also scored above the Australian average in three out of five domains and demonstrated strong individual learning growth across the board.
Meanwhile, Year 3 students performed above similar schools in Numeracy and Writing, reflecting the impact of our teaching and learning strategies.
Individual student reports will be distributed at the beginning of Term 3. If you have any questions or would like support in unpacking your child’s results, please don’t hesitate to speak with their teacher.
Finally, we wish all our students, families, and staff a safe, happy, and restful mid-year holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 3.
Daisy Stephens
Principal
Free Access to StoryBox Library for Tasmanian Families!
Tasmanian primary school students now have free access to StoryBox Library - a fun and educational digital library you can enjoy at home!
StoryBox Library is a subscription-based website and app featuring Australian storytellers reading hundreds of much-loved children’s books. It’s a fantastic way to nurture your child’s love of reading and support their literacy development.
With features like Read-Along, Closed Captions, Auslan stories, and engaging audio-visual content, StoryBox Library is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all children.
How to Access:
- Visit www.storyboxhub.com or search “Story Box Library” on your device’s app store.
- Click LOG IN at the top right of the homepage.
- Enter the school username and password (provided below)
- Start exploring hundreds of stories - Anytime, anywhere!
School Login Details
Username: beaconsfieldps
Password: bps016
Please visit the DECYP website or StoryBox website for more information.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Installation
We are pleased to inform our school community that an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed outside the school administration building and another device is also located outside the entry to the Child and Family Learning Centre for emergency use. This life-saving device is accessible at all times and is intended to support anyone experiencing a sudden cardiac emergency.
The AED is stored in a clearly marked, wall-mounted cabinet that is equipped with an audible alarm. The alarm will sound when the cabinet door is opened and will stop once the door is securely closed. This feature helps ensure the AED is accessed only in genuine emergencies.
We encourage families to speak with their children about the purpose of the AED. While it is not something to be played with, it is an important piece of emergency equipment that can save lives.
Thank you for helping us keep our school and wider community safe.
Figure 1 - Entry to Administration Building
Figure 2 - Entry to CFLC
Launching into Learning Programs Term 3
Lost Glasses
We have 3 pairs of prescription glasses, if your child has lost a pair please contact the School Office.
| CLASS CERTIFICATES | |||
Amara | Prep Barnett/Ross | Growth | For a huge improvement to attitude and persistence during Phonics lessons. |
Rosie | Prep Barnett/Ross | Growth | For a big improvement with Phonics work. |
Georgia | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher | Growth | For her improved confidence when participating in whole class activities. |
Christopher | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher | Growth | For being a focused learner and trying his best during our UFLI lessons. |
Hudson | 1/2A Gore/Nankivell | Growth | For showing improved focus and willing to complete learning tasks. |
James | 1/2A Gore/Nankivell | Aspiration | For always being eager to learn and for trying his best when completing learning tasks. |
Hannah | 1/2B Evans | Respect | For her hard work to be a respectful class member and a focused learner. |
Eloise G | 1/2B Evans | Connection | For her kindness towards others, especially in making new students feel welcome. |
Bailey | 3/4A Dawber | Responsibility | For consistently joining into class activities and for helping out in any extra areas he sees. |
Halle | 3/4A Dawber | Courage | For having the courage to have a go and persevere with reading and writing tasks. |
Riley | 3/4B Ney | Growth | For completing all of her tasks and giving her best effort in learning time. |
Charlee, Kai & Laylah | 3/4C Batt | Growth | For Growth in their spelling and showing determination when learning new graphemes. |
Holly | 5/6A Evans | Connection | For always ensuring that our classroom is a safe place and calm learning environment and for always being willing to help others. |
Phoenix | 5/6A Evans | Connection | For settling into our class and making positive connections and relationships with her peers. |
Seth C | 5/6B Turnbull | Responsibility | For demonstrating commitment to his learning by coming into the classroom everyday. |
Ruby | 5/6B Turnbull | Courage | For her participation in Winter Sports and demonstration of positive sporting behaviour during her hockey games. |
Ella | 5/6C Cooper | Growth | For her hard work supporting her peers in the Maths Challenge. |
Lochie | 5/6C Cooper | Growth | For his improvement in participation during Word Origins and always correctly identifying the number of syllables and phonemes in words. |
Eli | 5/6C Cooper | Courage | For always having the confidence to share ideas and ask thoughtful questions. |
Ryker | 5/6C Cooper (Awarded from Mrs Evans) | Growth | For being an outstanding Sports Leader who is always enthusiastic, organised and willing to adapt to support others around him. |
| CREDIT AWARDS | ||
10 CREDITS | Seth M | 5/6B Turnbull |
30 CREDITS | Ciarrah | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher |
Christopher | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher | |
50 CREDITS | Theodore | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher |
Noah P | 5/6B Turnbull | |
150 CREDITS | Jackson M | 5/6B Turnbull |
RAINBOW CARDS | |
Nathan | Kinder Guy |
Zaiden | Kinder Guy |
Willow | Kinder Guy |
Darcy | Kinder Guy |
Bentley | Kinder Guy |
Fletcher | Prep Barnett/Ross |
Huon | Prep Barnett/Ross |
Mia | Prep Barnett/Ross |
Noah P | 5/6B Turnbull |
Eden | 5/6B Turnbull |
Levi | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher |
Conor | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher |
Georgia | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher |
Ciarrah | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher |
Eloise R | 1/2B Evans |
Max | 3/4C Batt |
Some of Our Rainbow Card Recipients
JULY | Piper | Prep Barnett/Ross |
Hudson | 1/2A Gore/Nankivell | |
Thomas | 3/4A Dawber | |
Flossy | Kinder Guy | |
Indianna | Prep Barnett/Ross | |
Oscar | Kinder Guy | |
Santino | 3/4A Dawber | |
Taylor | 3/4C Batt | |
Lauran | 1/2A Gore/Nankivell | |
Hailey | 3/4A Dawber | |
Theodore | Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher | |
Ellie | 1/2A Gore/Nankivell | |
Sofia | Kinder Guy | |
Francesco | Kinder Guy | |
Kobe | 3/4B Ney | |
Kacie | 5/6B Turnbull | |
John | 5/6C Cooper | |
Thomas | 3/4C Batt |
IMPORTANT DATES – Term 2 2025
Last day of Term 2 | Friday 4 July |
Term 3 starts | Monday 21 July |
TPSSA Winter Sport Round 2 | Friday 1 August |
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Auskick School Holidays Sorted
Badminton Tasmania – Shuttle Smash
CFLC Champion
Support Services
Weekly Playgroups
Development and Wellbeing
Tuning In To Kids
Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House
Movie Night – Friday 18July
Beaconsfield Family Fun Day – Free School Holiday Activity
City Mission – Bookfest
Libraries Tasmania Winter School Holiday Activites
My Spirited Child – Tasmanian ADHD Conference
New Horizons – PlayConnect
Nindethana Campsite, Deviot – School Holiday Program
School Of The Arts School Holiday Program
West Tamar Dance Academy
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