We are already half-way through the final term of this year. It is an understatement to say 2020 has been one ‘out of the box’, and last week the Department of Education recognised the hard work of both schools and parents in supporting our children through this challenging year through their Extraordinary online event. They also acknowledged the commitment of Vicki Doyle who has been teaching, supporting and inspiring Tasmanian children for the past 25 years. We join them in thanking Vicki for the way she approaches her teaching with unwavering care and respect for all students, and the contributions she has made as a valued member of our staff.  

Our teachers and teacher assistants are continually gathering evidence to assess learners and support our end of year reporting cycle. We have been working collaboratively to moderate work samples to ensure that our ratings align with the Australian Curriculum standards of achievement and are consistent across our cohorts. If you have any questions about this process please don’t hesitate to call the school or send me an email. As always, your child’s teachers are available by phone or email to talk about how your student’s learning and achievement this year. Reports and class placements for 2021 will be coming home early in the last week of this term. We will also be holding a ‘Step Up’ day on Wednesday 16^th Dec where we will bring students together with their classmates and, where possible, their teachers and rooms for next year.

The weather has been warming up and it has been fantastic to see everyone remembering their hats. Sunscreen is also an important component to sun safety and we have some available in classrooms but your child may also bring their own to school for personal use.

We have a few extra events coming up this term so please have another look at the bottom of the Term Letters that came home at the start of Term 4, check the calendar on SZapp and keep an eye on our Facebook page for any updates.