16 May 2024

Principal Report

Dear Families,

The importance of Mothers, School Nurses and Teacher Assistants have all been acknowledged last week and this week in many schools and the community.

Sunday May 12th was World Nurse Day. Our School Nurse, Lilli and Jos (our School Nurse in 2023) are a huge asset in regard to supporting the well-being of children in our school. So far this year Lilli has worked with upper primary classes on personal hygiene, routines to promote calming the mind, leading teachers through meditations they can use with students to promote a calm classroom, providing parents with information about how to support children with anxiety through articles in the newsletter and through doing Kinder Health checks. What did we do without School Nurses in the past?!

Sunday May 12th was also Mother’s Day. Last week our Kinder students invited their Mums and Carers to a morning of being spoiled through fingernail painting, crown making, portrait drawing and many more activities. The excitement and pride on the children’s faces in being able to look after their Mum or Carer was priceless. I had my own fingernails painted sparkly gold thanks to Harley. Thank you to Mrs. Tracey and Mrs. Kellie for providing Kinder Mums and Carers with this beautiful morning – coffee van and all!

On Wednesday Illawarra Primary School was represented by two Under 10 Boys teams at the Hobart School Futsal Titles. Congratulations to both teams on winning the competition despite this being our first time entering. What an achievement! A full report is further on in the newsletter.

Yesterday we acknowledged the significant role our Teacher Assistants play in supporting the needs of all of our children to reach their full potential and to fully engage with school experiences alongside their peers. We take great pride in our inclusive school community, and Teacher Assistants are an integral part of embodying the safe, fair and caring ‘Illawarra Way’ culture. Staff expressed their appreciation through posting messages in the staffroom and through providing a lovely morning tea we enjoyed together.

In April the Illawarra Primary School Association (IPSA) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM). Congratulations to the parents below who were elected to executive positions -

President: Lisa Nisbett

Vice President: Skye Dayal

Treasurer: Caroline Newman

Secretary: Rachael Lewis

Parent members: Megan Rigby, Sarah Ascencio-Lane, Adele Wilson, Jarrod Coad, Juanita Williams, Chloe Bibari.

Staff members: Cathryn Kelly-Bounds (Acting Principal) Michael Hayen (Assistant Principal).

IPSA enables parents’ aspirations and ambitions for our school to be represented and heard. IPSA works with the school to promote and enact the schools’ values and vision for our students, to ensure children are at the centre of all school-based decision making and to promote a culture of belonging and connectedness within the school community. They also work to raise money that improves the school environment so children can grow and learn to the best of their ability.

This year IPSA has ensured the school continues to be provided with a Canteen service once a week, is planning for a student disco next term, has provided a BBQ after the Walkathon, held a Welcome BBQ for families at the start of the year and continue to provide ethically sourced organic cotton uniform options.

All parents, whether elected member or not, are welcome to meetings. These are held twice a term in the staff room on Thursday nights at 7 pm. Meeting dates are in Calendar of Events and Newsletter and parents can attend remotely. Please email ipschoolassociation@gmail.com if you would like to be sent an invite link before the meeting date.

Finally, last Wednesday our school hosted a statewide gathering of Hands On Learning teachers and staff. Our school was chosen as the 'show case' venue due to our great HoL program practice. Credit must be given to Mrs. Nanna for her efforts in providing a stimulating, inclusive and meaningful program for the students who participate each Friday.

Kind regards,

Cathryn

Calendar of Events

Value Awards

Congratulations to all the winners of Value Awards. 

The awards will be given out in the next assemblly which will be held on Monday 20 May at 2:00pm in the GP Room.

Parents are welcome to attend. 

Amos C -  For showing the value of Responsibility for working well with his partner during maths. Amos asked for help, persisted with the task, and helped his team mate to achieve success. Well done, Amos!

Benji R -  For showing the value of Responsibility for working hard on a recent STEM challenge. Benji was focussed, determined and set a great example for the rest of his team. Well done, Benji!

Tilly O - For showing the value of Responsibility for working well with her partner during maths. Tilly asked for help, persisted with the task, and helped her team mate to achieve success. Great work, Tilly!

Hudson G - Hudson has shown the value of Courage by working to improve his work. Hudson is taking on challenges and is proud of his achievements. Well done Hudson!

Emilio M - Emilio has shown the value of Connection by helping everyone in our class feel included. Emilio shows great kindness every day in the way he looks out for others and considers everyone to find solutions to problems. Well done Emilio!

James V - James has shown the value of Responsibility by stepping up to take a lead in helping with the organisation of our classroom.  James challenges himself in his learning, as well as being encouraging to others. Well done James!

Florence D - For showing the value of Growth.  Florences dedication in class to all aspects of her learning is reflected in her beautifully presented work.  Well done Florence!

Maggie M - For showing the value of Respect. Maggie’s kindness and consideration towards others have made a positive impact on our class community.

Ziggy D - Respect - For always displaying the most beautiful manners and being respectful and kind to teachers and his classmates.

Scarlett S -  Courage and Growth - For showing courage to embrace all learning opportunities and making pleasing progress with reading and writing.

Billie C -  Growth - For embracing all learning opportunities and making pleasing progress with reading and writing.

Memphis W -  Respect - For being a caring and thoughtful classmate who uses good manners.

Elliott F - For showing the value of Growth by trying hard to improve in all areas by being an active listener and trying difficult things.

Olivia B -  For showing the value of Courage when challenging herself to extend and improve her writing.

Pippa C -  For showing the value of Respect by being a good friend to others, by helping and looking out for her classmates.

Freya G -  For showing the value of Responsibility, by doing what is right by her friends and peers, even when it’s tough.

Andrew L - For showing the values of Courage and Growth. Since breaking his right arm, Andrew has embraced writing on a computer and has challenged himself to learn to write using his left hand.

Euan A - For showing the value of Growth by persisting with challenges, especially in Spelling, and the value of Respect through being kind to another student and giving her a compliment about her work.

Stella M - For showing the values of Connection and Responsibility. Stella is welcoming to all her classmates, she follows our class rules and always steps up to do what is right. Thank you Stella for being a reliable and friendly member of our class.

Canteen - now open Tuesdays

Mothers Day Celebrations in Kindy

On Tuesday 7 May Kinder Wombats & Kinder Possums held a special morning of Mothers Day Celebrations.

The students' special person enjoyed wearing crowns, having their nails painted, massages, making biscuits, reading books, making bracelets and an extra special treat a  coffee van! 

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PE News Term 2

Its been a super hectic but super fun start to the Term in the PE department.

SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

First up we had the school Cross Country on the first Tuesday back after holidays. We had a typical Cross Country day with showers and sunshine but we got all the races done.  This year we had our Preps, 1’s & 2’s involved as well as they had their own course right here at school.  Thanks to all of the parents who came to support and cheer our runners on.

Our placegetters on the day were:

PREP BOYS                          PREP GIRLS                         GRADE 1 BOYS                   GRADE 1 GIRLS 

1^ST           Rafael A                   Anouk L                                 Oliver J                                        Lara K

2^ND         Ollie A                      Maggie M                                Cody S                                          Ivy S

3^RD          Xavier M                     Ivy D                                       Kai D                                         Pippa C

GRADE 2 BOYS                   GRADE 2 GIRLS

1^ST           Benji R                     Hana Y

2^ND         Cameron W            Aida D

3^RD          Leo P                        Chloe F

GRADE 3 BOYS                   GRADE 3 GIRLS                  GRADE 4 BOYS                   GRADE 4 GIRLS 

1^ST          Henry C                       Elsie W                                      Jake K                                   Tess B

2^ND        Philip R                        Hazel R                                     Henry K                               Neve S

3^RD         Bailey S                    Sophie M                                      Liam E                                 Ruby D

GRADE 5 BOYS                   GRADE 5 GIRLS                  GRADE 6 BOYS                   GRADE 6 GIRLS

1^ST           Flynn A                     Leuca W                                     Ben M                                  Maggie C

2^ND         Cooper W                 Kiana B                                       Jacob S                                Maggie R

3^RD          Matthew A                Ivy P                                           Toby A                                Frankie S

Each house was awarded 3, 2, or 1 points for where they finished in each Division and when the final points were tallied the results were:

1^st Waratah         31 pts

2^nd Wattle            28 pts

3^rd Bombora       25 pts

Students from Grade 3 -6 who finished in the first 6 places should have returned their Huon Channel form by now for the event which is on Wednesday 22^nd May at Huonville Recreation Ground.

There will also be information available for the All Schools event held at Symmons Plains in June for those interested students. 

BADMINTON TAS

Over the past few weeks we have had Lasse from Badminton Tasmania in to help us with our Badminton skills.  Students from Prep to Grade 6 have been able to do sessions learning the skills needed to hold a rally and play games.  We have had both Indoor and Outdoor sessions, using the weighted shuttle if it was a bit windy.  Its been great fun so far and any students who might like to continue on with Badminton should see Mr Iles for more information.

STATE CROSS COUNTRY

On Friday 10 May, 12 Illawarra students were selected as part of the Huon Channel Athletics Team to represent the region at the State Carnival Country division in Launceston.  These students did an amazing job and were a pivotal part in helping the Huon Channel team take home the shield in their Division.  They all performed well and a big thanks to the parents who came up to support for the day.  Well done!

Team members were:

Tess B, Gus O, Pippa H, Flynn A, Shanti K, Ruby D, Cooper W, Leuca W, Hazel R, Layla C, Henry C & Elsie W.

Warren Iles

PE Teacher

Futsal

On Wednesday May 15, Illawarra Primary School was represented by two Under 10 Boys teams at the Hobart School Futsal Titles. This was the very first time our school has been represented at the competition.

Teams consisted of:

Red: Gus O, Max R, Elliot J, Liam E, Jake K, Orlando P, Oliver P & Coached by Graeme Ogier

Black: Harlie C, Jack G, Harry V, Ethan M, Noah M, Henry K, Bailey R & Coached by Dan Garrozo.

Both teams did an excellent job both on the court and cheering on the other Illawarra team. Illawarra Black dominated all rounds going undefeated against 4 other teams. While Illawarra Red fought hard but suffered one loss and then had to play a very strategic 4^th round game. This saw both Illawarra teams securing a place in the Grand Final. The all Illawarra Grand Final saw both teams play an excellent game, keeping it friendly but competitive with Team Red taking out the win.

Both boys and parents should be so proud of their efforts and behaviour throughout the competition with the Grand Final Referee commenting how polite and respectful (while also a little cheeky) all the Illawarra boys were.

Both teams have now been invited to compete in Brisbane at the 2024 National Futsal Championships in September.

Many thanks to; Emily Ogier and Warren Iles for organising and registering the teams; both Coaches, Graeme Ogier and Dan Garrozo for supporting and helping the boys on and off the court; team managers Alyson Coombe and Megan Rigby for their organisation and all the parents and grandparents that were able to help transport and support the boys on the day.

'Tigers' Basketball Team

The 'Tigers' basketball team have taken out the Swisherr Junior League for Grades 1/2.

The team was made up of Illawarra students in Prep, Grade 1 and Grade 2 plus a friend from a neighbouring school.
The team were undefeated throughout the Term 1 roster and won their Grand Final during the school holidays.

They worked really well as a team, always showed respect for their opponents and referees, improved their skills and most importantly, had a lot of fun playing together!

There was great participation from Illawarra students across the League so well done to all.

Knitted Blanket - Donations Needed

Illawarra Primary are participating in the ABC Radio Hobart drive to create knitted blankets for those in need. We will donate all our completed 20cm x 20cm squares and they will be sewn together to make blankets.

If anyone has knitting needles, crochet hooks or wool (acrylic is good) that they can donate to our school to assist us with our knitting and crocheting we would be very grateful. We can also collect squares if anyone feels like joining our quest.

Thank you.

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Book Club Issue #3

Scholastic Book Club Issue 3 is out and the catalogue should be in the hands (or school bag) of your eager reader right now.  Orders are due back today, Friday the 17th of May, either by returning the order form and cash to the School Office, or by ordering via the Scholastic LOOP website.  Orders on the LOOP website will earn a $5 credit for spending on Issue 4 of the Scholastic Book Club, so it is definitely worth checking out if you aren't already a LOOP user.  Happy reading!

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