Bracknell Primary School

Department of Education

Issue 20 ~ 15 December 2015

OUR VISION ~ ‘Every Child – Every Day’

Final Newsletter

I can’t believe this is the final newsletter for the year, time has flown by. We have had a very successful

year at Bracknell Primary school and I thank you all so much for your dedication and support to our

students, to staff and to me. Together we make a difference. I would like to take this opportunity to

wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you all again in 2016.

Farewells

We are really sad to say goodbye to Mrs Howell this year. Mrs Howell came to us in a literacy support

role half way through last year and quickly became a valued and loved member of staff. We wish Mrs

Howell all the best in her new role at Exeter Primary School and thank her for her input into the

education of our students and her friendships with staff.

Mrs Howell will be replaced by Mrs Kim James who will be joining us from Evandale Primary. Mrs James

has a wealth of experience in all grades and curriculum areas and we look forward to her joining our

team.

We are also farewelling Bec Cameron our chaplain after a fantastic year of additional support to our

students. Bec delivered extra-curricular opportunities to students, as well as supporting respectful

relationships across the school. We will miss our Second Bite Tuesday morning snacks with you and

your friendly face in the playground.

Presentation Evening

What a great night of celebration. Our students are to be congratulated on the way that they conducted

themselves, particularly those who co-presented the night. Congratulations to all award recipients and a

special thanks to our donors and sponsors for your continued support.

2016 Staff

Principal – Ms Sharryn Crothers School Business Manager – Mrs Annette Strickland

Lower – Miss Jess Phair Kinder Aide – Mrs Cindy Chung

Middle – Mrs Kim James .6 Middle - (.4 not confirmed)

Middle & Upper Aide – Miss Lauren Ridge Upper – Mr Tom Newman

LiL – Mrs Kisha Bosworth Student Support – Mrs Sharmane Jones

EFA – Mrs Claire Little EFA – Mr Peter Bockholt

Vision Services – Corinne McShane

Specialist positions are yet to be advised by DoE – Psychologist, Social Worker & Speech Pathologist

Regards, Sharryn

From the Principal’s desk….

2015 Dates to remember Wed 16 Dec Art Gallery Opening -

invited guests and parents.

Thu 17 Dec Final Assembly 11.30am -

all grades and any parents / friends who

would like to attend. Lunch approx.

12.45pm - all grades and any parents /

friends who would like to attend. Don’t

forget your plate of food to share. Santa visit

approx. 1.15pm - all grades.

Term ends for students at 2.00pm.

Fri 18 Dec Term ends for staff.

2016 important dates Sat 27 Feb 2016 Outdoor Movie Night

Term Dates 2016

Term 1: Wed 3 Feb - Thu 7 Apr

(Easter Fri 25 Mar to Tue 29 Mar)

Term 2: Tue 26 Apr - Fri 1 Jul

Term 3: Tue 19 Jul - Fri 23 Sept

Term 4: Mon 10 Oct - Wed 21 Dec

Professional Learning/Moderation

Days 2016 - no school for students

Tue 2 Feb - Professional Learning Day

Fri 8 Apr - Moderation Day

Mon 18 Jul - Professional Learning Day

Fri 21 Oct - Professional Learning Day

CLASS AWARDS Lower Primary: Curtis &Tyson

Middle Primary: Caitlin & Jayden

Upper Primary: Caleb & Luke

CAUGHT YOU BEING GOOD

Lower Primary: Jemma & Jazzelle

Middle Primary: Emylia & Adele

Upper Primary: Allahnah & William

NMPSSA ‘B’ SWIMMING CARNIVAL Nikita, Allahnah, Summer, Cleo,

Ella, Caitlin, Holly, William M,

Alexandra M, Adelle, Jordon,

Montarna, Hallie, Will, Lucy,

Luke & Molly

Art Gallery Term 4 Lower Primary - Alexandra & Thomas

Middle Primary - Ben, Brady & Hallie

Upper Primary - Nikita, Holly & Alexandra M

Student Participation &

Achievement

INFORMATION FOR 2016 SCHOOL RESUMES

School for students, will resume on Wednesday, 3 February for Prep to Grade 6 with Kindergarten

students commencing on Friday 5 February.

OFFICE OPENING DATES

The School Office will re-open on Wednesday, 27 January. The office will be open from 8:30am –

3:30pm and closed for lunch from 12.00noon to 12.30pm.

BOOK SALE DAY

Book Sale Day will be held on Friday, 29 January from 9.00am to 12 noon and from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. If

this date is not convenient please contact the office to arrange a different time. Parents/carers are asked

to pay levies on this day. Levy information was sent home on 3rd December.

Some important information and reminders for the last week of school

Last Day Arrangements

Our end of year assembly will be held on Thursday 17 December commencing at 11.30am followed by

lunch at 12.45pm. Traditionally lunch is provided by the students and we ask that their parents/carers

send along something to contribute towards the luncheon - sandwiches, sausage rolls or savouries are

great ideas and far more filling than chips or lollies. Please keep in mind how much your child would eat

for lunch as in previous years we have found demand exceeds supply! Parents and carers are very

welcome to attend our final assembly and join the staff and students for lunch.

Grade 6 2015 Awards

Sports Award “In recognition of consistently high levels of attitude, endeavour and performance in sport.”

Donated by Ricoh Business Centre and NMPSSA

Recipients: Cleo, Jordon & William T

Minister for Education & Training Respectful Student Award “In recognition of respect for self, others and the school environment.”

Donated by Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP

Recipient: Adelle

Academic Endeavour Award “In recognition of showing a significant level of personal improvement and achievement and a very positive attitude towards

learning.”

Donated by Lions Club of Westbury Inc.

Recipient: Cleo

Academic Achievement Award “In recognition of outstanding academic achievement.”

Donated by Mark Shelton MP & Rebecca White MP

Recipients: Luke & William T

Citizenship Award “In recognition of generosity, selflessness and maturity in school life as well as a dedicated approach to academic achievement.”

Donated by Lions Club of Westbury Inc. & Greg Hall MLC

Recipients: William M & Montarna

Other Awards

Diane Whiteley Memorial Perseverance Award “For a quiet and caring achiever who perseveres in all aspects of his or her education.”

Donated by Bracknell Primary School Parents & Friends Assoc.

Recipient: Ella

Forestry Tasmania “Care for People” Award “Awarded to a person who has demonstrated compassion or thoughtfulness towards others.”

Recipient: Hallie

Guy Barnett MP Volunteering Award “Awarded to a person who demonstrates a volunteering spirit”.

Recipient: William M

Eric Hutchinson MP Award “Awarded to a person who demonstrates outstanding effort and attitude towards learning.”

Recipient: Brady

Cressy District High School Reach Up Scholarship Awarded to: William T

Bracknell Primary School 2015 Class Excellence Awards “For consistent outstanding academic effort, attitude and behaviour throughout the year.”

Prep Alexandra

Grade 1 Jemma

Grade 2 Lillian

Grade 3 Caitlin

Grade 4 Ella

Grade 5 Molly

Thank you to the following

parents/carers:

Canteen over the past two weeks: Kelly, Maryanne & Jacqui.

Volleyball Court finishing:

Maryanne, Ian, Shevaun & Upper

Primary class students.

Everyone’s help is

greatly appreciated.

Do you work? Or have other commitments? Are you rushing to

pick up your child/ren on time? Or would you like a few extra

hours child free? Bracknell Primary Outside School Hours Care

is the place for you, offering outside school hour care in a fun, relaxing and safe environment, and what’s

better it is based on the school grounds.

Casual and Permanent bookings are available

from Monday-Friday 3pm-6.00pm. For more

information or to make a booking call Tamika

on 0429 327 370

CONTACT DETAILS

53 Jane Street, BRACKNELL, TAS 7302

Phone: (03) 6397 3288 Fax: (03) 6397 3552

Email: bracknell.primary@education.tas.gov.au

Web: www.education.tas.gov.au/bracknellprimary

Goodbye &

Goodluck

We will miss

you!

School Magazine

Have you collected your copy from the office? They

look amazing.

Our Grade 6 Students