17 November 2022

Principals Report

Hi Everyone

It has been a busy but very enjoyable fortnight at Illawarra Primary School.

Firstly, I would like to thank the Illawarra School Community for the support the staff were afforded last Wednesday when the school was closed due to the Public Sector Unions’ Stop Work Action.  As everyone would appreciate, a decision such as this is not taken lightly, and it is understood that the closing of the school would have been inconvenient for many families.  However, the arrangements parents made for their children to be collected so quickly at 12.15pm, was a clear demonstration of the support the school community provide the staff.

Student Event Highlights

Over the last two weeks there have been some wonderful student events that deserve special mention.   On Thursday and Friday of last week the school’s Student Representative Council (SRC) held a very successful Talent Quest, where students of all ages were provided the opportunity to display their talents.  For many it was their first time performing for such a large audience and all participants need to be commended for the courage they displayed and the many talents they possess.  

Another special event that needs to be shared is this year’s Jumping Jacks tour of schools.  This dedicated and hardworking team of students left Illawarra Primary School at 7.30am on the morning of Thursday 3^rd November to perform at Goodwood Primary, the Sorell School and Bicheno Primary School.  On the second day of the tour the team visited Swansea, Orford and Richmond Primary Schools, inspiring a whole new generation of skippers with each performance.  A significant highlight of the tour was the night’s accommodation at Triabunna’s Spring Bay Mill.  This stunning setting was very much appreciated by the students and staff and inspired an impromptu night-time performance in the site’s amphitheatre. (I encourage everyone to go to the school’s Facebook page for photos and video of recent Jumping Jacks events.) As always, the team were great ambassadors for the Heart Foundation and Illawarra Primary School.  It’s not only their physical talents that they need to be recognised for, during these school tours they also display great leadership, resilience, and all the benefits of living a healthy active life.  Thank you to Mrs Nanna and Miss Genford for all the extra work and care they provide to support the team.

Last Friday the school’s athletics team travelled to Huonville for the annual primary Huon and Channel Representative Athletics Carnival.  It was a great day for the students and the school with many outstanding individual and team performances.  It was also very pleasing to hear that the members of the team were not only eager participants but also such great supporters of each other, and in the process represented the school so wonderfully well.

Continuing the athletics focus, I would like to congratulate Claudia and Maddox Day for being selected in the Primary State Team for the 2022 School Sports Australia 10-12 years Track and Field Championships, held in Queensland from Thursday 17 November - Monday 21 November.  Both Maddox and Claudia have been selected to represent Tasmania in their age group discus and shotput events.  All the best Claudia and Maddox.

It was a pleasure to attend the Kingborough RSL’s Remembrance Day ceremony last Friday with Tilly Hutton and Cariad Lewis. Both Cariad and Tilly are to be commended for the responsible and mature manner in which they represented the school.

2022/23 School Staffing Update.

I’m happy to announce that Mrs Kelly Crane and Mrs Carmen Bull were both successful in applications for the school’s permanent office administration positions.  Kelly secured the fulltime position and Carmen the part-time role.  The appointment of these two important staff members will provide the school community great support and certainty as we head towards the end of a busy year and then commence all the work required for a successful start to the 2023 school year.

The school also recently completed internal Expression of Interest (EOI) processes for a 0.2 FTE AST Safeguarding Lead role and 0.4 FTE Support Teacher position.  I’m pleased to announce that Miss Jess Dwyer won the Safeguarding Lead role and Mrs Philippa Lohrey the Support Teacher position.  These appointments will cause some change to teaching teams in 2023 and this information will be included in next year’s class organisation letter, provided at the end of the year.

Don’t forget this Friday’s Dinner, Drinks and Disco Fest. This is sure to be a wonderful school event and a great opportunity to gather as a school community.

Wishing everyone a happy end of the school year.

Calender of Events

Dinner, Drinks & Disco Fest

Join us tomorrow Friday 18 November from 5:30-8:00pm for an OUTDOOR DISCO for the kids. Throw in some great entertainment, dinner and drinks and that's Friday night made!

SEE YOU THERE

ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE GOING TOWARDS NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!

We’re still looking for volunteers 

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Canteen Week 6

ONYAS Grade 3 - 6

Congratulations to all the recipients of ONYAS. The awards will be handed out at the next Primary assembly on Monday 21 November. 

Seraphina W - For quietly going about her learning tasks and always achieving a high standard.

Evie F - For constantly volunteering for extra jobs and always having a can-do helpful attitude.

Luna C - For always being focussed on her learning  and pushing herself to achieve highly.

Thomas H- For doing an excellent job of improving his reading skills – great work Thomas!

Seren L - For always pushing herself to achieve and going above and beyond to do all her work a high standard.

Kenzie B - Kenzie has shown a vast improvement in her understanding of Fractions in our recent Maths focus in class. Well done, Kenzie!  

Valentina C - Valentina makes thoughtful contributions to class discussions which share her excellent knowledge of the natural world, and in Science lessons she raises some interesting thoughts for us to explore.

Oliver C - Oliver always puts his best effort into all areas of his learning, striving hard to improve his understanding of all new concepts taught in class. Well done, Oliver!  

Haven S - Haven is to be congratulated for being a naturally kind and caring class member who ensures others always feel included.  

Parker W - Parker listens closely to daily Mental Maths reviews and discussions and has improved his understanding of many maths concepts this year. Congratulations Parker!

Finlay C - For achieving his goal of improving his writing by taking time to creatively expand on his ideas.

Ewan E -  For extending himself in maths by attempting challenging multiplication and division problems.

Natalie P - For always showing she cares about her learning by focussing on completing her work to a high standard across all areas.

Ruby R -  For showing she cares about improving her writing by focussing on composing a detailed setting description for her narrative.

Isla A – For showing excellent effort in all subject areas.  Isla constantly challenges herself to produce her best work and will listen carefully to advice for how to improve.

Robert B – For excellent listening and willingness to share ideas especially in Maths.  Robert thinks carefully and sets an excellent example to others.

Hugh R – For showing perseverance when writing letters to our penfriends in America.

Abi W – For her effort and willingness to listen to and act 

Ocean L - Ocean has shown amazing courage and perseverance in building her reading skills throughout the year. Well done Ocean! Devouring pages, Like a ravenous bookworm, Ocean loves her books.

Seamus R - Seamus can be relied upon to be a cheerful and happy person in our classroom. Glinting in the eye, A joke begins to appear, Seamus delivers.

Joseph T- Joe is polite, chatty and pleasant in the mornings when he enters the room. Charming birds in trees, Joe brings in the morning light, The sunniest ray.

Oliver F - Oliver shows a constant positive “can-do” attitude to his work and sporting activities, and shows wonderful inclusiveness towards others. Head down working or, Head down running Oliver, Brings friends together.

Blake P- Blake has shown a very pleasing maturity towards his friendships and his approach to work this term. Whirling limbs and chats, Finally beginning work, Blake will do it all.

Louie Mc -  Is a student who is always respectful and strives to do his best in all he does.

Luca G - For being positive, caring and friendly; he has been doing great work in fractions.

Eliza W -  For her excellent listening and effort in all she does and for achievement in her writing.

Sam F -  For listening to advice and persevering with his writing to improve it.

Kadey C -  For settling in so well and being a wonderful member of our class.

Marcel D -  For being a kind, caring and positive member of our class.

Toby N - For sharing his expertise in Geography with the class. His passion for knowing all the countries of the world is spreading through the class.

Lachie W - For becoming increasingly engaged with our class discussions and sharing his ideas with others.

Daniel S - For continuing to develop his mathematical understanding and undertaking more complex tasks.

5/6 Pullen Whole Class Award - For the excellent teamwork, support and kindness shown to every member of our class as we have learned together this year.

ONYAS Prep to Grade 2

Congratulations to the following recipients who recieved ONYAS in our last assembly which was held on Monday 14 November.

Yahya B, Ivy M, Rhemington P, Felicity S, Sonny P, Imogen M, Oscar B, Layla G, Emilio M, Ella W, Cameron W, Isla A, Teddy B, Abigail B, Evie C, Max R, Cecile B, Heather S, Michael S, Helen R, Jayden L, Chloe J, Natalie C, Henry C, Albie S, Sebastian J, Silas W, Kiah M, Ruby D, Georgia G, Syd H, Ethan M, Shinji H, Kyle M, Mia J, Liam E, Lewis G, Stella R, Wil H, Frankie A, Jack G, Erin P, Zibah D, Sami C and Elsie W.

Huon Channel Athletics

Last Friday a team of 51 Illawarra students headed to Huonville for the Huon Channel Athletics Carnival.  With fairly dire weather predicted, we were well prepared with tarps & towels and changes of clothes but fortunately the forecasters weren’t quite right and we had a pleasant day for running, jumping and throwing!!

Our students all performed well and were great ambassadors for the school in the way they gave their best, supported each other and demonstrated sportsmanship in all of their events.

We had many ribbons in both individual and team events, as well as a number of students who exceeded their own expectations and came home with a ribbon of some colour.

A big thanks to Miss Catterall who came down to assist with our team and the running of the carnival.  Also to the large number of parents who came to support…it’s great to have that parent support back again after a few carnivals where there have been limits on spectators coming to watch.

Well done to all of our athletes!!

Also we had two students who travelled to Launceston for the State Carnival.  Lucy Page and Flynn Ascencio-Lane both represented Huon/Channel and did very well with Flynn bringing home 3 third place ribbons and Lucy winning the Grade 6 girls high jump.  Great work guys!!

TRIATHLON

The last big sporting event for the year is the biggest!!  We have 68 super keen triathletes registered for the Schools Triathlon on Friday December 2^nd.  The kits have arrived at school and will be given out early in the week of the event.  Please remember that transportation to and from the event is each individual's responsibility.  Students will have a meeting to discuss all aspects of the day including how to race and how it all works for those who have not competed before.  If you have any questions regarding the Triathlon please email Mr Iles at school or check out the Schools Triathlon website.  Schools Triathlon Challenge – SWIM, BIKE, RUN – Challenge yourself whilst having fun with your friends

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Jumping Jacks

The Jumping Jacks have had a busy few weeks as they have toured the state and performed at six different schools on the East Coast. They are now preparing the finer details for their performance on Friday night at the Dinner, Drinks & Disco Fest.

This Saturday, the team are also part of the Hobart City Christmas Pageant. If you are coming to watch the parade, give them a loud cheer as they skip past! 

Final Book Club for 2022

The final Scholastic Book Club catalogue for the year was sent home this week.  Please return orders to school or place online by Friday 25^th November.  If you are buying a sneaky Christmas present then simply click the GIFT button online and your order will be held at the office for you to collect.

This is my final book club as parent volunteer organiser!  After 4 years of co-ordinating this worthwhile school fundraiser I have decided to pass the job along.  Huge thanks to parents Jarrod and Fiona Coad who will be the volunteer co-ordinators from 2023.

Many thanks to all those families who have supported the book club this year, our library and school have received $1000s worth of free books.

Renee Jordan 

School Health Nurse

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