Newsletter - 16 March 2023

From the Principal

The first 6 weeks of the school year have flown by and it has been a fantastic start. I have enjoyed getting to know the community (students, family, and friends) and it was especially great to see students showing off their learning during our open afternoons over the past two weeks. If parents or community members are interested in joining our school association committee I would encourage you to do so as this is a good opportunity to provide voice on the direction of the school as well as undertaking activities like fundraising.

As well as some great learning opportunities within our classrooms we have been looking at other enrichment activities that help engage our students. Over the past few weeks we have had Cricket Tasmania running a series of clinics and Black Square Chess offering a ‘learn to play’ session as well as an invitational tournament.

This week has also seen NAPLAN being run across Australian Schools for years 3,5,7 and 9. NAPLAN provides a point in time assessment of where students are at in their learning however this is only part of the picture and it is the ongoing checking in of where students are at on a daily basis that provides much more useful information for our teachers to improve student outcomes.

One of our major priorities this year is to improve reading and all our staff are working collaboratively to ensure positive outcomes for students. Parents and families can assist with this by supporting students in the home reading program, please discuss with your child’s teacher if you need more information.

Finally, in the coming weeks our School Lunch Program starts, running on alternative Mondays (3-6 one week, K-2 the next) it is exciting to be part of this pilot program and I am looking forward to sitting down with the students and trying some different foods. All specific information around this program has been provided to families previously.

David Webster

School Photo Day

Parent Help Induction Session

Home Reading Information Session

We would like to welcome parents and carers to an informal gathering to find out about Fairview’s Home Reading program with Mrs Relf, our Literacy Support teacher.

Please come along if you would like some tips, or just have some questions how we can help our children with home reading.

Please sign in at the office and come up to the library space at 2.15- 2:45 pm on Wednesday 22^nd March.

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School Lunch Program

Cricket Program

Students have been enjoying their Thursday lunch cricket sessions. It was great to see all the different colour t-shirts and hats today, representing their favourite teams!

School Association

The Fairview Primary School Association is made up of parents, staff, and community members who work together to achieve shared outcomes for learners attending our school and for the benefit of the whole school community.

ALL parents/caregivers of Fairview Primary School are automatically members, but we need a certain number of Parents, Staff and Community Members to form the Committee before we can set up the Office Bearers.

We currently have positions available for 2 parents to join the committee.

Please fill in the Nomination form below with your name and ask 2 other Fairview parents sign it.

Nominations must be in by 3pm on Friday 17^th March. We need this extra time before the first meeting so a ballot may be held if there are more nominations received than positions.

If we cannot form a committee, the School Association cannot exist.

The Committee and members meet at least once per term from 3:15pm, with upcoming dates advertised through the SZapp and Facebook.

Easter Raffle

The School Association are having an Easter Raffle. Donations from local businesses are welcome. Raffle books are available for collection from the office and tickets are $1 each. The prizes are assorted Easter Baskets.

The raffle will be drawn on Monday 3^rd April.

3/4 O'Brien

3/4 O'Brien have been discussing the STAR Expectation "Respect" and how they can show respect in their lives.

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Maxima Services

Jack Jumpers Basketball Clinic

JackJumpers basketball clinics are coming to the Derwent Valley on Saturday 18 March! Join Tasmania's cheekiest ant, Jack the Jumper, for basketball fun and games in New Norfolk. Learn fundamental basketball skills and rules of the game in a supportive atmosphere.

Clinics are 1 hr for $50, which includes a basketball valued at $25 plus plenty of other great prizes!

Saturday 18 March, at the New Norfolk PCYC

9.30-10.30am: 5-8 year olds – book here Buy Adventures With Jack The Jumper- New Norfolk Ages 5-8 tickets | INTIX

10.30-11.30am: 8-12 year olds – book here Buy Adventures With Jack The Jumper- New Norfolk Ages 9-12 tickets | INTIX

More info at Basketball Clinics with Jack the Jumper (jackjumpers.com.au)