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- DONATIONS REQUIRED
- BOOK WEEK
- FOOTY COLOURS DAY
- LIL - LAUNCHING INTO LEARNING
- TERM 3 LIL CALENDAR (BIRTH-4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM) - Copy
- SCHOOL FORTNIGHTLY FOCUS - COURAGE
- 2026 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS
- SCHOOL LUNCH ORDERS
- SCHOOLZINE APP DOWNLOAD
- SCHOOL VALUES
- COMMUNITY EVENTS
Congratulations to our grade 2/3 students for being selected as a Runner Up winner in the Rum’un in Devonport Living Well Devonport Competition. Our 2/3 students thought Rum’un might like to spend some time visiting the Devonport Bluff and lighthouse as well as beaches around the local area. Artwork was created to represent Rum’un’s adventures. A big ‘WELL DONE!’ to our 2/3 artists!!
As you would be aware, Reading and Attendance are priority areas for our school this year. We are doing so well in both areas! A huge thank you to families for helping staff to progress learning in so many ways. As I shared in the last newsletter, our NAPLAN results were above like schools in all but 1 area (and we were really close!). Our grade 5 students did exceptionally well performing above the State average in a number of areas. Our attendance data is very strong also, with 90% attendance which is above other similar primary schools. There are about 60% of our students that have been at school 90% or more for the whole year. This percentage is also above the State primary school average – our school is doing very well and we couldn’t do it without the great support from home!
Our grade 5/6 students will be participating in the Grade 5/6 sports expo next week. This will be held on Wednesday, weather permitting. Students will have the opportunity to try two different sports and get to know other students from around our local area. Please check our school app if the weather is looking poorly as we will post any cancellations as early as we can.
A reminder that items of school uniform such as winter jackets and jumpers are available to purchase from the school office. Please ensure students are wearing school uniform each day. It is very important that all items at school, including items of clothing are labelled with student name so we can return them to the owner if found.
Ms Nichole Todd
PRINCIPAL
2025 Term 3 Upcoming Events
| Monday 16 June - Sunday 24 August |
Premier's Reading Challenge
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| Monday 4 August |
Fortnightly School Value Focus
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| Tuesday 12 & Friday 15 August |
Launching into Learning Sesssion
"Book Fun" Birth - 4 year old program 9:00am - 10:30am held in our Kindergarten
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| Wednesday 13 August |
5-6 Sports Day
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| Monday 18 August |
Fortnightly School Value Focus
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| Monday 18 - Friday 22 August |
Book Week
The 2025 theme is Book an Adventure! Book Fair in the classroom upstairs closest to the office OPENING TIMES
Monday-Thursday 2:45pm-3:15pm
Wednesday 8:45am-9:15am
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| Tuesday 18 & Friday 21 August |
Launching into Learning Sesssion
"Dress up as your favourite book character" Birth - 4 year old program 9:00am - 10:30am held in our Kindergarten
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Thursday 21 August |
Book Week - Dress Up Day
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| Tuesday 26 & Friday 29 August |
Launching into Learning Sesssion
"Enjoy some healthy treats and caterpillar crafts" Birth - 4 year old program 9:00am - 10:30am held in our Kindergarten
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| Thursday 28 August - Friday 05 September |
OHST Fissure & Sealant Program
Students in Kinder & Years Prep, 1, 2 & 6 |
| Friday 29 August |
School Assembly 1:50pm in Gym
Hosting - 5/6B (Jago)
Sharing Classes - P/1B (Clinton/Ackerley), 2/3B (Cameron) & 3/4A (Lamont)
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| Monday 1 September |
Fortnightly School Value Focus
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| Monday 15 September |
Fortnightly School Value Focus
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| Friday 19 September |
School Assembly 1:50pm in Gym
Hosting - 5/6C (Perry)
Sharing Classes - 1/2A (Marshall), 2/3A (Neubacher) & 5/6B (Jago)
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Thursday 25 September |
Footy Colours Day - Kinder only |
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Friday 26 September |
Footy Colours Day - Prep - Yr 6 |
2025 Professional Learning & Public Holidays
| 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 |
We are delighted to participate in the Aussie of the Month Program again in 2025, recognising our students for their good citizenship, personal endeavour and achievement.
Each month February - November one student will be recognised with this award.
Aussie of the Month Award recipients for July is
Thomas P
Congratulations !!
Today we held an Assembly hosted by 2-3A (Neubacher).
Classes P-1A (Maxfield), 3-4B (Cullis) & 5-6A (Metske)
Well done to the following students who were recognised in this Assembly.
| Certificate Recipient | School Value | Class |
| Eliza T | Growth | P-1A |
| Mackenzie S | Growth | P-1A |
| Memphis B | Growth | P-1B |
| Chloe H | Growth | P-1B |
| Thomas H | Courage | 1-2A |
| Ruby P | Connection | 1-2A |
| Lane F | Respect | 2-3A |
| Lillie S | Courage | 2-3A |
| Anna Nicole | Growth | 2-3B |
| Emil P | Growth | 2-3B |
| Emily H | Responsibility | 3-4A |
| Novah Q | Courage | 3-4A |
| Tom H | Respect | 3-4B |
| Molly O | Responsibility | 3-4B |
| Indiana T | Growth | 5-6A |
| Cooper C | Growth | 5-6A |
| Benji L | Connection | 5-6B |
| William B | Growth | 5-6B |
| Keira L | Growth | 5-6C |
| Ruby-May B-M | Growth | 5-6C |
Endeavour cards are awarded to students who have displayed
one or more of our school values.
Connection - Courage - Growth - Respect - Responsibility
| 380 | 338 | 359 | 349 |
| 47 | 37 | 55 | 42 |
| 427 | 375 | 414 | 391 |
| Amal | Blair x2 | Oliver x2 | Violet x2 |
| Rory | Saxon | Lewis x3 | Mysonne x3 |
| Rylan x2 | Lincoln | Kisa x2 | Anna-Nicole x10 |
| Molly x2 | Henry x2 | Shakota x3 | Amiya x4 |
| Macee | Grace x4 | Hamish x5 | Elijah x2 |
| Scarlett x3 | Carson x2 | Callum | Georgie x3 |
| Jessica x2 | Ziggy x2 | Lillie x3 | Charlotte |
| Emil x2 | Riley | Ada x3 | Tom x2 |
| Calvin x2 | Campbell x2 | Jaxon | Piper |
| Rubi | Taya | Elliot x2 | Madeline x2 |
| Mav x3 | Flynn | Slade x3 | Kyran x3 |
| Maya D x3 | Xander | Ari x4 | Nate x3 |
| Eason | Tobiasz | Elijah | Theo |
| Oliver x3 | Odin | Grey | Kensi |
| Monicka x2 | Elaina x6 | Eilah x2 | George |
| Brooklyn x3 | Ariel x5 | Erik x2 | Stephanie |
| Ruby-May | Darci | Mayah | Lily |
| Ardyn x2 | Cadhla | Vincent | Lacy |
| Ethan x2 | Piper Q x2 | Emily x5 | |
| Novah x2 | Evelyn | ||
| Kym x2 | Kisa | ||
| Archer | Zakareya x2 | ||
| Liv | William x2 | ||
| Aria | Abby | ||
| Domanik | Noah M | ||
| Noah N | Sophia H | ||
| Ruby P | Everest | ||
| Tom H |
DEVON NETBALL - SPRING ROSTER
NAMES TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY 13 AUGUST
The Devon Netball Spring roster is starting soon on 3rd September.
Can all interested students please collect an information and permission form from the office. Permission slips need to be returned to the office by 13 August please.
The roster will be held on a Wednesday afternoons at 4pm:
10 rounds - 2 finals (semi & GF) grand finals and presentations 3rd December 2025
Devon are trialling something new with Netta & Primary teams
They have opened up the Netta roster to now include Year 1 students.
They have opened up the Primary roster to now include Year 4 students.
This now means that Netta will have Year 1, 2, 3 & 4 students.
And Primary has Year 4, 5 & 6 students.
Students who are in Year 4 will now have a choice of which roster they play in.
Registration, fixtures & ladders will be available on the PlayHQ website, or the NetballHQ app
Netta - Register a player
https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/1b6ace
Primary - Register a player
https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/3f0999
SPRING ROSTER BASKETBALL
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 14 AUGUST
DEVONPORT JUNIOR SOCCER
CANTEEN DUTY TOMORROW 9 AUGUST
Also a reminder that soccer has been extended for 1 week and the games originally scheduled for 26 July (cancelled due to weather) will now be played on Saturday 30 August.
Your child will bring home the below flyer and they will complete a wish list at school also. We encourage you to discuss the Book Fair and their wish list choices with your child.
Children's Book Week turns 80 in 2025
Children’s Book Week is The CBCA’s key highlight national event of the year. This year’s celebration will run from Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 August.
The 2025 theme is Book an Adventure!
Our feature artist for the year, Jess McGeachin, has brilliantly captured this adventurous spirit in his artwork, which features a whimsical map filled with imaginary characters. Jess’ illustration invites young readers to embark on fantastical journeys, inspiring them to travel through the worlds that books open up. As an award-winning Australian picture book illustrator, Jess’ work encourages children to imagine, explore, and create their own adventures.
2025 is also a milestone year celebrating 80 years of Children’s Book Week! For 8 decades, CBCA has been dedicated to inspiring young minds to journey through the countless worlds that books offer. Jess’ imaginative artwork reflects this mission perfectly, encouraging children to set off on adventures through time, lands, and imagination. We look forward to continuing this mission for the next 80 years and beyond!
Our Student Representative Council are hosting
FOOTY COLOURS DAY
to raise funds for the Fight Cancer Foundation.
We ask that students who wish to wear their footy or sports team colours
donate a gold coin towards this fundraiser.
We look forward to seeing our LIL (Birth - 4 year old) families next week.
Enjoy some fun activities based around some of Mrs Reid's favourite books as a warm up to Book Week.
9:00am - 10:30am in our Kindergarten room.
COURAGE
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.
