Department of Educat ion

Newsletter Edition 12 Date 5 August 2010

From the Principal ………………….. Dear Parents, REPORTS Our mid year student reports were issued yesterday with parent-teacher discussions scheduled for next week. I hope that this major report achieves our aim of providing detailed information about student learning in all areas and suggested areas for improvement in the second half of the year. Please take the opportunity to meet with teachers to learn more about your child’s progress, to see some work samples and to discuss how we can support each other to enhance student learning. All bookings for meetings are made through the school office. I would also appreciate any feedback on the structure of our reports and the assessment regime. With the introduction of the National Curriculum over the next few years, it is likely that new assessment and reporting processes will be introduced. Your views on this would be appreciated so that we can represent these in future discussions. Please feel free to see me personally about this, phone, send a note or pass comments on to teachers at discussions next week. FAREWELL MRS COOK We farewelled Mrs Cook (Bullman) last week as she embarked on a two year journey to Hong Kong, where she and her husband will be teaching in an International School. We will miss Tracee’s contribution to the PE/Health program and Active After Schools. We look forward to her return in 2012. We are fortunate to have Miss Scattergood as her replacement, along with her knowledge of the students and programs from previous assignments in the school. MALCOLM MOORE PRINCIPAL

EARLY CHILDHOOD AWARDS MONDAY 26th July 2010

3-10 AWARDS THURSDAY 29th July 2010 Grade 3B Grade 4 Grade 4/5 Grade 5 Florence Smart Harrison Greeves

Cameron Treloar Sarah Rayner

Jade Dennis John Neders

Bradley Smith Michelle Wood

Emily Jackson Grade 5/6 Grade 6A Grade 6B Grade 7A Daman Sims Katelyn O’Neill Daniel Perkins Maddison Febey Gabrielle Agnew Emily Smith Roxanne Steers Jayden Riches Grade 7B Grade 8A Grade 8B Grade 9A Cassie Dunlop Roseanna Mason Gabrielle Brown Callum Hayes Sade Ramage Jordan Mutch

Thomas Dkystra

Karyn Jennings

Grade 9B Grade 10A Grade 10B Hannah Jago Brody Cossey Ebony Baker Damien Sturmey Emily Padman Hamish Simms Calendar dates….. 6th August Jeans for Genes Day (SRC Fundraiser) 9th -19th August Parent / Teacher discussions 13th August Cultural Performance (Grades Prep – 6) 9.45am &11.45am 16th August White Card Training Day 18th August Financial Literacy Smart Start Session (Grade 10 students) 19th August School Council Meeting VET Room 7.30 pm 24th August Farm Management Meeting VET Room 7.30 pm 25th August Book Week Assembly & Primary Sports Presentations 26th August Sports Presentation Evening 6.30pm 27th August Footy Colours Day (SRC Fundraiser) 30th Aug – 3rd Sept Grade 10 Work Experience 31st Aug – 3rd Sept Grade 5 Camp 31st August P-6 Dance Festival at Ulverstone 3rd September Last day of Term 2

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Kinder A Kinder B Prep HN Prep-1 Kalan Agnew Maggie Brown Tiggist Temam Morgan Gamble Faith Rouse Ellowyn Thomson Toby Steers Callum Smith Brady Mason Blair Wilby Taylor Boutcher Joe Spillane 1-2 Moore 2 McCarthy 3 Coates Jasmin Kenzie Samantha Denby Erika Pagel Alysha Mullholland Hannah Conway Emily Barnes Maya Bakowski

Try-a-Trade On Thursday 22nd July, fourteen grade 9 students attended the Try-a-Trade Day held at the Burnie Civic Centre. The students were given the opportunity to taste three different trades over the course of the day. Although the sessions were short in time, the learning and experiences gained for our students were valuable. Below are some comments from the students in response to questions posed regarding the day. What did you enjoy most about the day?

Kyle Horton: I enjoyed the Defence Forces most.

Corey Jasper: The electro-technology was very good and I learned a lot.

Brendan Tuck: I enjoyed the plumbing the most.

Brodie Martin: I enjoyed the joinery activity.

Dean Hibble: I enjoyed the bricklaying; it was good to learn a new skill.

Tayah Scott: Meeting new people who have a lot of experience in the areas I’m interested in.

Tayla Smith: Meeting new people and learning heaps of new trades.

What did you discover today?

Brendan Tuck: How to lay bricks.

Kerrin Lawson: How to make a good coffee.

Kody Steers: How to pull apart a four-stroke motor, use a GPS and wiring bolts together.

Damien Sturmey: I learned that an air horn is pretty loud when you’re standing near it!

Tayah Scott: That I have interests in areas that I didn’t know existed!

Tayla Smith: I learned how interesting most trades are and how much they have to offer.

What career are you interested in?

Brodie Martin: Joinery

Brendan Tuck: Plumbing

You’re invited to Growing Sheffield’s Future Committee meetings Now we have achieved our Move Well Eat Well award we have an opportunity to expand on the wonderful health and wellbeing ideas in our school. I am extending an invitation to parents, students, teachers and community members to bring along their ideas and suggestions to our monthly meetings. The first meeting for 2010 will be held at 3.30 pm on Thursday August 12th at the secondary school. We have a warm little alcove outside our office, near the kitchen/textiles room. (If we have too many new members we can find a large classroom!!) If you are unsure please ask at the main office and I’ll come and meet you. Please feel free to contact me by phone 64911302 or by email anna.maddick@education.tas.gov.au Thanking you in anticipation, Anna Maddick GSF Coordinator

LOVE IS A BOLLYWOOD UPDATE Sheffield’s 2010 Production This year’s school production is really beginning to take shape. It’s been very hectic with several different things happening simultaneously. Our extremely talented cast are in the early stages of mastering their amazing Indian accents. While Mrs Bentley is undertaking numerous amazing costumes. Mrs Maddick’s Community Design Class have begun work on the backdrop. Some of the students in the cast have been treated to an amazing Jazz workshop and are looking forward to an evening of Indian Cuisine and Bollywood film next week. Reminder: All students involved in the production need to bring their $5 for the Indian dinner next week. Rehearsals will finish at 7:30 on Tuesday 10th August. JAZZ WORKSHOP Last week 30 of Sheffield’s talented students were invited to an amazing Jazz workshop. Miss Brooks organised for two amazing international Jazz singers and a professional pianist to grace our

related arts building for an hour and a half dynamic workshop. Myself, Miss Brooks, Mrs Bentley and even Mr Moore were in attendance along with our outstanding students. Ellie Maddick prepares her inner voice!         Mr Moore         prepares his         inner          voice! 

  

Pictured at the workshop: Miss Brooks, Trudy James,  Skye Mutch & Mrs Bentley 

 

MANA PERFORMANCE Our Grade 7 – 10 students attended an amazing performance by Bernard from Mana Spirit. Bernard not only amazed us with his American Indian Hoop Dance but he also took us on his journey of family and ancestors. With ancestors from all over the world the students were taken on a journey from the Americas to Polynesia. Students were invited up to perform some of the traditional dances from Polynesia and even got to do the Humpty Dumpty Hakka. We’d like to thank Mrs Haberle for organising an absolutely fantastic performance.

Jarrod Walsh, Bernard from MANA spirit and Hamish Simms doing the Hakka

GRADE 9 BEYOND BLUE WORKSHOPS The Grade 9’s participated in a five week Beyond Blue Workshop. Students were provided with a booklet to keep all of their thoughts and notes in and provided with some excellent hypothetical scenarios and situations to work through. It was fantastic to see the students working together in teams to brainstorm and come up with solutions to some of the everyday problems that face teenagers. Students learnt skills in how to be resilient and how to talk about their problems with those they trust. The facilitator John had a wonderfully relaxed approach towards the students which allowed them to feel comfortable within some awkward situations. The students were

supported over the weeks by, Mrs Von Schill, Mr Hayes, Mr McGill, Pam, Karen, Mrs Haberle, Mr Moore and Ms Schroeter. All adults involved were very proud of the grade nine’s participation and team work skills. Thanks again to Mrs Haberle for organising such a wonderful initiative into Sheffield School. Callum Hayes, Madeline Franklin and presenter, John.

Mr Moore working with Zach Hayes, Jack Tammens, Brittany Baker and Stefanie Carter

SECONDARY SPORTS PRESENTATION EVENING The annual Sheffield School Sports Presentation Evening will be held on Thursday 26th August commencing at 6.30 pm in the Related Arts Building. All parents/carers of students are welcome to attend as well as coaches of all secondary teams. Please RSVP to the school office on 64911 302 with number of people attending. There will be a cover charge of $3.00 per person to cover food provided. PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY Primary students will be acknowledged for their sporting achievements at assembly on Wednesday 25th August 2010. Participation certificates will be presented and sporting highlights footage will be presented at assembly. Parents/carers and coaches are warmly invited to attend. NATIONAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY WEEK National Literacy and Numeracy week will be celebrated from the 23rd-27th August. We have many exciting opportunities for our students. To help celebrate this week we will be running a book fair in the primary area. This will include many of the latest popular titles. All monies raised from this fair will assist in the purchase of resources for the school. Parents and students are invited to come along and purchase books. Classes will have the opportunity to view the books for sale during Book Week with final orders due by Friday 27th August. More information will be sent home in the coming weeks. On Wednesday the 25th August, from 11:30 - 12:50, parents/guardians of primary students are invited to visit their child’s class. This will be a time where students can work with an adult to showcase our comprehensive literacy program. Classes will be focusing on the Writer’s Notebook program and will be working with our interactive whiteboards. Our high school students will be participating in a poetry exercise where they will create a poetry wall about the theme, ‘Across the Story Bridge’. Parents are encouraged to come along and view the wall once it is constructed. On Wednesday 25th August, the grade 9/10 students will be holding an expo titled ‘Human Rights’. Students will be displaying their project work and selling items and food in relation to the country they have studied. Classes at the early childhood campus will be hosting an open classroom session once they have settled into their new school.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Disclaimer: Parents should note that advertisements for education services, companies, activities or similar events are published as a ‘community service’. Sheffield School is in no way liable for the quality, supervision or integrity of the provider and strongly suggests that parents make their own enquiries before engaging with the advertised event. Malcolm Moore, Principal

Sheffield School 12 Henry Street Sheffield 7306 Principal: Malcolm Moore Telephone: (03) 6491 1302 School Council President: Tim Dyer (03) 6491 2588 Fax: (03) 6491 1408 Email: sheffield@education.tas.gov.au School Website: www.education.tas.gov.au/sheffieldschool