Term 2 - Week 6 - 9th June,2022
- Principals report
- Mid-year reports
- Term Two school value is Courage
- North Melbourne Football Clinic
- Do it for Dolly Day
- Energy Drinks are not to be brought to school please.
- Eczema Support Australia
- Cooking with Brigette
- SPSSA Champions Athletics Carnival and Cross County
- Wool handling Competition at the Campbell Town Show
- Cooking with Brigette
- Assembly Award recipients - 6.06.2022
- TMAG excursion
- Christmas In July
- Class One and Two STEM
- Leading Image School Photos
- Get your Flu Shot
- Junior Cricket Information
- SupaSouth Summer Camp
Principals report
I am pleased to announce that Bothwell District High School has been successful in securing funding to enhance outdoor learning areas as part of the State Government’s Outdoor Learning Program commitment announced in the 2022-23 State Budget. As part of our submission we were asked to nominate two priority areas for outdoor learning works with a shade structure being approved. I will advise further as more details become available
Each year Mr O’Toole provides the opportunity for our Year 9/10 students to participate in a Wool Handling course. This year 8 students took up the challenge with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills at the Campbell Town Show. On Friday 3 June, Mikel B and James B came 1st Place with teams from Oatlands taking out 2nd and 3rd place. Congratulations to Mikel and James and to the other students that competed at this event.
To support our students navigating the challenges of being safe in a world dominated by social media, particularly applications like Snapchat and Tik Tok, we organised for students from Class 2, 3, and 4 to participate in a presentation about cyber bullying and bullying focusing on what it is, the effects, and consequences. We are having them come back again to give a more indepth presentation with the ThinkYouKnow program. ThinkUKnow. In Term 3 lawyers from Legal Aid will also be presenting a workshop with students. As always our key message to students when engaging with social media, if you have any concerns please talk about it immediately with parents/carers, take screenshots and report online bullying to the eSafety Commissioner or the police.
A reminder that water is the preferred drink of choice for both primary and high school aged children and that energy drinks are not allowed at school. I encourage you to read the following article from the Telethon Kids Institute Energy drinks not OK for kids | Telethon Kids Institute They surveyed 3,688 Western Australian high school students about their energy drink use and ground that more than half of the young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.
Thank you to everyone who regularly notifies the school when their child is unwell and not at school. From Week 5 when students have a minimum of 5 unexplained absences attendance alert letters will recommence. Unexplained absences recorded prior to this date will not be included in attendance alert letters. Don’t forget to contact the school office if you require additional RATs for your children.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the School Association Meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday 15 June from 5.30 – 7.00pm. The meeting will be held in the Resource Room at school and online. If you would like access to the online link, please contact the office.
Louise Anders
Principal
Mid-year reports
A reminder to families that mid-year reports will be distributed in Week 9 27/6-29/6, 15 minutes prior to your scheduled conference. You are able to book these sessions in SessionKeeper on Schoolzine from the 14/6-24/6 with your child homegroup teachers. Preps:Miss Burns/Miss Mason; Class 1: Miss Mason, Class 2: Miss Pennicott, Class 3: Miss Booth, Class 4: Miss Griggs, and Class 4 POL: Mr. O'Toole.
The new look report will show your child’s learning achievement differently. A new 9-point visual scale replaces A-E ratings for students in Years 1 to 10 (and for Prep students at the end of the year).
The 9-point scale will show more specifically where your child’s learning achievement is against the expected standard for their year level.
There will be no teacher comments on the report. This term parent/student/teacher conferences will be offered in Week 9 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. These are a great opportunity to discuss how your child is progressing with their learning.
For more information about the changes to reports:
- School Reports FAQs
- Understanding the 9-point scale
- Visit the Department of Education’s website at: Reporting - The Department of Education Tasmania[1][1]
Term Two school value is Courage
Think with your own brain!
North Melbourne Football Clinic
Our primary students were very lucky to have the chance to experience a free football clinic with North Melbourne's Jared Polec on a sunny, Friday afternoon. This was supported by Bothwell Rabbits Football Club and Elders Bothwell. The students travelled to the Bothwell Football ground for an exciting and fun afternoon.
A huge thank you to everyone whom made this experience possible.
Do it for Dolly Day
Energy Drinks are not to be brought to school please.
Eczema Support Australia
Eczema Support Australia has recently released a new video series with Dr Justin Coulson on Practical Parenting for Eczema Families. The video resource provides an insight into the daily challenges faced by families with eczema. It also provides strategies to help develop positive coping mechanisms and reduce feelings of isolation for the family unit. Please click on the link to view the video series.
Cooking with Brigette
Our cooking students made pizza. The pizza looks nice with lots of topping.
SPSSA Champions Athletics Carnival and Cross County
12 of our students were invited to attend the SPSSA Champions Athletics Carnival on Friday the 27th May.vUnfortunately, due to illness only 9 students attended. Our students did extremely well in all of their events and should be proud of their efforts.
Congratulations to -
Harley M | 100m 200m Long Jump 4x100m Relay | 6th in the Final 3rd in heat 8th |
George EB Mitchell B Lachlan G | 4 x 100m Relay | 8th |
Monique W | 200m 100m | 5th in Final 5th Heat |
Kaitlyn H | 100m 800m 4 x 100m Relay | 5th in Heat 8th Final 8th |
Grace B Ella P Eliza E | 4 x 100m Relay | 8th |
SPSSA Cross Country
Our Year 3-6 students participated in the SPSSA Cross Country Carnival at Bayview Secondary College on Wednesday 8th June. It was a chilly day but our students put in a great effort.
Wool handling Competition at the Campbell Town Show
On Friday, the 3rd of June, 8 students from Class 4 travelled to the Campbell Town Show with Ms. Murphy and Bryanna, to compete in the wool handling competition, against Oatlands, Campbell Town, and Cressy. There were 13 competing teams including 3 Bothwell teams. The teams were Tara/Renee, Michael/Brock, and James/Mikel. All teams did an amazing job in showing perseverance and courage, in all aspects of the competition. The officials even commented on how great the students looked in the Senior Secondary uniform. Everyone waited for the results with a fantastic outcome of James and Mikel coming in 1st place. with Oatlands taking out 2nd and 3rd. Very well done to all of our competitors. We are proud of you all.
Cooking with Brigette
In cooking last week our students learnt how to make Caramel Apple Pies. These would make an excellent desert on a cold winter's night.
Assembly Award recipients - 6.06.2022
| Kinder Prep | Charlotte C and Logan W |
| Class One | Nellie B and Joel T |
| Class Two | Max J and Chloe E |
| Class Three | Ella P and Lilli B |
| Class Four | Taniqwa Q and Andrew P |
| Art | Renee H and Taylor P |
| Aussie of the Month | Taylor P |
| Whole School Values | Brodie S |
| Shop Raffle Winners | Grace B |
Matthew H |
TMAG excursion
On Tuesday of Week 6, Kinder/Prep and Class 1 went on an excursion to TMAG to explore the Mapiya Lumi aboriginal exhibition. The children had such a fun time exploring the different areas. Afterwards we went to the Bridgewater Park for lunch and a play. We had very happy, but exhausted, children by the end of the day!
Kinder/Prep learning about Phonics
In Kinder/Prep this week we are strengthening our phonics knowledge by using paint to spell different words. The students were given a word and then they used their letter-sound knowledge to spell it.
Christmas In July
Class One and Two STEM
This Term has seen the return of STEM rotations of a Friday afternoon with Class 1 and 2.
In the cooking group, students have baked Chocolate Chip and Cheese, Corn and Bacon Muffins.
Leading Image School Photos
On Monday, 4th July, 2022, Leading Images will be taking our School Photos. See below for your access key to order your photos online.
Please be aware Family Photo orders must be done before 4.30 P.M. the night before Photo Day so we can organise a list for Family Photos that need to be taken. Any FAmily Photos that have not been ordered before cut off date will be unable to be taken. Unfortunatly, we cannot make exceptions on the day.
Get your Flu Shot
Don’t let the flu go viral
It hasn’t been out and about much lately, but the risk of flu is here. Keep yourself and your children safe by booking your flu shots today.
The Tasmanian Government are running free community vaccination clinics. Or get in touch with your GP or local pharmacy.
It’s recommended for everyone over six months of age. It’s also free for people at higher risk including children aged six months to five years.
For more information, please visit the Department of Health website.
Junior Cricket Information
“JUNIOR CRICKET INFO”
For the next cricket season 2022/23, The Gretna Cricket Club will be fielding junior teams in the Cricket Tasmania Hurricanes Junior League.
The club will be looking to field the following teams.(Both Boys and Girls Welcome)
• Stage Two - (play Wednesday nights)
**stage 2 players must be under 12 as at 31st August and no younger than 7 years.
• U/13’s - (play Sunday’s)
• U/15’s - (play Sunday’s)
The season will begin in October and training will start in September.
For more information, you can contact the Gretna Cricket Club Junior
Development Officer Wade Gleeson on
0429 704 677
SupaSouth Summer Camp
