Devonport Primary School eNewsletter

Student Attendance

Every school day matters. It is very important that your child attends school every school day, for the whole school day. Going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn and grow, and connect with their friends and teachers. It’s where bright futures start and where they’ll benefit the most.

If your child is away from school parents/carers are asked to contact the office to provide a reason for the absence. We are required to record a reason for all students every time they are absent from school.

P-2 Swimming and Water Safety Program

This week our P-2 students participated in our annual Swimming and Water safety program. Over the course of the week, many students greatly developed their skills and understanding in an aquatic environment. Thank you to staff for supporting this program, in particular our wonderful teacher assistants, many of whom get into the water to provide support to students.

Harmony Week

This week is Harmony Week – a celebration that recognises diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone, no matter your culture or background.

At Devonport Primary, we have a diverse student population and value the unique experiences and knowledge that our students and families bring to our school. I want all of our students and families to feel safe, welcomed and supported at our school.

Congratulations!

A big congratulations to Kiera Collins who came second in her 75m race at the Twilight Finals in Penguin. Kiera will now race in the State Athletic Carnival next term, a wonderful achievement, we wish you the best of luck Kiera!

NAPLAN

Well done to all our Grade 3 and 5 students who participated in NAPLAN over the last two weeks, you have all done a great job and given your best effort, we are all proud of you!

School Sport

Our staff have been very busy organising teams to participate in local school age sporting rosters. Thank you to all involved for supporting our students in their sporting endeavours. Sport provides many benefits to students, from being active to creating new friendships and of course … having lots of FUN! Support from home is vital in ensuring our teams can enter rosters after school hours, thank you to all who help out in a variety of ways.

Ms Nichole Todd
PRINCIPAL

2025 Term 1 Upcoming Events

Tuesday 25 March	Launching into Learning Sesssion Birth - 4 year old program 9:00am - 10:30am Todays session will be held in the Kindergarten room Theme: Pink and Purple - come dressed in these colours for some colour fun
Friday 28 March	Launching into Learning Sesssion Birth - 4 year old program 9:00am - 10:30am Held in our Kindergarten room Theme: Pink and Purple - come dressed in these colours for some colour fun
Tuesday 01 April	Launching into Learning Sesssion Birth - 4 year old program CANCELLED SESSION TODAY
Friday 04 April	Launching into Learning Sesssion Birth - 4 year old program 9:00am - 10:30am Held in our Kindergarten room Theme: Easter Fun and crafts
Friday 04 April	Assembly 1:50pm Hosting Class: 3-4A (Lamont) Sharing Classes: P-1B (Clinton/Ackerley) 2-3A (Neubacher) & 5-6C (Perry)
Tuesday 08 April	Launching into Learning Sesssion Birth - 4 year old program 9:00am - 10:30am Todays session will be held in the Kindergarten room Theme: More Easter fun and crafts
Friday 11 April	Launching into Learning Sesssion Birth - 4 year old program 9:00am - 10:30am Held in our Kindergarten room Excursion TBC

2025 Professional Learning & Public Holidays

Monday 10 March	Eight Hours Day - Public Holiday
Friday 18 April	Good Friday
Monday 21 April	Easter Monday
Tuesday 22 April	Easter Tuesday
Friday 25 April	ANZAC Day - Public Holiday
Friday 06 June	Professional Learning Day - No Students
Monday 09 June	Kings Birthday - Public Holiday
Friday 31 October	Professional Learning Day - No Students
Monday 3 November	Recreation Day Public Holiday
Friday 28 November	Devonport Show Day

2025 Term Dates

Term 1	Thursday 06 February - Friday 11 April
Term 2	Monday 28 April - Friday 04 July
Term 3	Monday 21 July - Friday 26 September
Term 4	Monday 13 October - Thursday 18 December

Last Friday we held an Assembly hosted by 5-6C (Perry).

Classes P-1A (Maxfield), 1-2A (Marshall) and 3-4B (Cullis) shared.

Well done to the following students who were recognised in this Assembly.

Certificate Recipient	School Value	Class
Eliza B	Responsibility	P-1A
Campbell B	Responsibility	P-1A
Theo D	Respect	P-1B
Marli B	Courage	P-1B
Demi C	Growth	1-2A
Liv P	Courage	1-2A
Monicka H	Growth	2-3A
Haadiyah A	Respect	2-3A
Aria M	Growth	2-3B
Lewis M	Growth	2-3B
Elaina G	Courage	3-4A
Emily H	Responsibility	3-4A
Nate D	Connection	3-4B
Jake B	Respect	3-4B
Rubi L	Connection	5-6A
Samantha A	Courage	5-6A
William B	Growth	5-6B
Sirena D	Respect	5-6B
Tilly B	Respect	5-6C
Jasmine N	Respect	5-6C

RESPONSIBILITY – Stepping up and doing what is right.

This fortnight we have the School Value of Responsibility as our focus, we discuss in individual class groups and across the school as a whole, both students and staff.

Each fortnight this Term we will let you know what our focus is, you may wish to discuss this with your child/ren at home.

Endeavour cards are awarded to students who have displayed

one or more of our school values.

Connection - Courage - Growth - Respect - Responsibility

39	31	33	37
41	35	28	34
80	66	61	71

Monicka x 2	Darci	Mayah S x 4	Beatrix
Jasper F	Carson	Hamish	Elexa x 4
Jackson	Noah L	William B x 2	Nate D
Ethan	Hazel	Noah M	Clarissa
Kyron J x 3	Tyeson	Nate S	Anna Nicole x 3
Maya D x 2	Tobiasz x 4	Sahvanna x 3	Joey
Scarlett x 3	Aria M x 2	Harry R	Marlo
Lacey	Jasmine	Oliver H	Marli
Rubi D	Ben I x 2	Ada x 2	Kyran
Archer	Indy x 2	Lewis	Madeline
Ardyn x 2	Blair N x 2	Josephine	Pypah
Ryan N x 4	Ariel L	Shakota	Elijah
Domanik	Tyler T	Elliot x 2	Tyler T
Molly O	Elaina	Kaspa	Leon x 2
Aria S	Ziggy x 2	Ruby M x 2	Violet
Vincent	Kade S	Kayli	Arley
Emil	Odin	Zaki	Arianna
Rylan x 4	Lincoln R	Emily	Hareem
Atlas	Ella-Rose	Sophia H	Tom P
Calvin	Ariel C		Charlotte
Noah N	Eliza		Haadiyah x 2
Novah	Gaillard		Charlotten H
Samual	Taya		Lacy A
Charli M	Caleb		Jack B
Kym x 2	Henry		Georgie F
Liv	Brax		Marli B
Tilly	Grace M		Kensi

A very big thank you to the Devonport RSL Sub-branch inc for so generously
donating us the book "Lest We Forget written by Kerry Brown for our School library.

As we kick off the new school year, we want to remind our school community about the important requirements for volunteering at our school.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students, it is mandatory for all volunteers to have their RWVP (Registration for Working with Vulnerable People) and to have completed the Our Obligations – Safeguarding Training 15-minute video before engaging with children and young people in a volunteer capacity at our school. Certificates for the training video are valid for 12 months from the date of completion. These steps are essential in helping us maintain a safe and supportive environment for our children.

To apply for a Registration for Working with Vulnerable people, please visit: Apply for registration to work with vulnerable people | Service Tasmania

To complete the Our Obligations – Safeguarding Training 15-minute video please visit: Compulsory Safeguarding Training for workers - Department for Education, Children and Young People

Volunteers are a vital part of our school community, and we are excited to collaborate with you in the year ahead!

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On Tuesday the 11 of March, 2-3 Cameron and 2-3A Neubacher visited Laneway Café.

Miss Cameron's class have a café play space in their classroom and Mrs Neubacher's class have a kitchen play space so we were all excited to have a look at a real working café and kitchen.

All of the students were lucky enough to order a milkshake. Thank you so much to all of the adults who helped make this excursion such a success; Mrs Parker, Sarah, Mitch, Bianca, Zac and Tina and well done to the students who were all represented our school beautifully.

Last week in STEM students learned about coding with Sphero's. They had a challenge to code their Sphero through an obstacle that had a bridge, tunnel and a path.

We are excited to share the Entertainment Link a great tool to help keep your families entertained for less.

Discounts off kid-friendly restaurants, thrilling activities, exciting outings, travel adventures and much more!
So many offers available in the Devonport area.
All with a 12-month Entertainment membership starting at just $70 !

Support our fundraising and enjoy 100s of everyday savings!

Entertainment is the easy-to-use App packed with incredible savings of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers, so you can save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more!

And what’s even better, 20% of every membership purchased goes to support Devonport Primary School!

Entertainment Book Details

February / March Campaign - Multi City Upgrade PLUS go in the draw for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes

Promotion Dates : Thursday 27 February 2025 at 6:00 pm - Monday 31 March 2025 at 11:29 am

Offer Name : Multi City Upgrade PLUS go in the draw for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes

When you purchase any Single City Membership between from 6:00pm AEDT / 8:00pm NZDT, Thursday 6 February 2025 to 11:59am AEDT Monday 31 March 2025 your Single City Membership will be upgraded to a Multi City Membership at no additional cost.

You will also automatically go in the draw for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes Prize vouchers will include Club Med Bali 5-night stay plus a $1,000 Virgin Flight Credit (see below for additional detail and T&C’s), $200 Entice Dining Voucher every month for 12-months, $1,000 David Jones Gift Card.

Prize Details:

1st Prize Includes:

5 nights accommodation at Club Med Bali in a Superior Room
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Travel Details:

Prize is valid for 2 adults only.
Travel is permitted on the following dates:
- 03 May – 11 June 2025
- 12 – 31 October 2025
- 01 – 30 November 2025
- Travel outside these dates will incur surcharges.

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$2400 in Entice Dining eGift Cards
1 lucky winner will receive a $200 Entice Dining eGift Card each month for 12 months.

3rd Prize Includes:

$1000 in David Jones Gift Cards.
1 lucky winner will receive a $1000 in David Jones Gift Cards to use online or in-store.

*Terms & Conditions Apply. Please visit www.entertainment.com.au/promotions to view.

Devonport Junior Soccer

Registration for soccer is now open. For more information on how to do this please see the below letter.

Registration_letter.docx

DECYP & DPS School Values

Our values represent the foundation of our Department’s culture
and must guide us in all that we do.
They have been decided by us, and we are all responsible
for embedding them in our ways of working.