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Dear Families
Presentation Day Assembly was a wonderful celebration of learning, achievement and connectedness. This annual event provides an opportunity to come together as a community and recognise the role we all play in providing a high quality education for our students. The assembly was well attended by local government, business and community groups, who are always generous with sponsorship and their support of our school. Thank you to our parents and family members who were able to attend.
Well done to all our award winners including those who were recognised for academic excellence, commitment to their learning, and for upholding our school values. Congratulations to Kai who won the Thomas Alexander Memorial Award for the highest academic results for year 10. A full list of award recipients is included in this newsletter.
The Year 10 Celebration Dinner amazes me each year with the huge crowd that gathers to welcome our year 10 students. The evening was a wonderful celebration of their time at school, reflecting on the good times and the friendships they have made. There were a number of highlights during the evening; Ava and Kai and gave a terrific speech about personal friendship, and Mr Bakes provided an inspirational speech for the students. Thank you to the team of people led by Mrs Huett who coordinate this event and ensure it is a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Our school would not be what it is without our wonderful, dedicated, and inspiring educators. Unfortunately, we will bid farewell to some staff members this year.
Mrs Sheryne Hughes will be retiring after more than 20 years at the school. Mrs Hughes has been a teacher assistant mainly in the Kinder area. She has made a huge contribution to early childhood education during this time, we wish her well in her retirement.
Miss Melissa Dudley will be transferring to Don College after 13 years teaching of teaching at Sheffield. Miss Dudley has made a significant contribution to the Maths and Science teams, along with other roles, particularly with our student leaders. We wish Miss Dudley well at Don College.
Mrs Cindy Skirving will be transferring to Devonport High School. Mrs Skirving is a dedicated and passionate teacher in the Food Technologies, Humanities and Careers education area. Thank you for the care and encouragement you have given our students Mrs Skirving, you will be sadly missed.
Mrs Penny Burbury our School Psychologist has been a part of our team for a number of years providing a high level of professional psychology services to our school. Mrs Burbury has been a valuable member of our pastoral care team, sharing knowledge and expertise with teachers and families.
After two-years teaching at the School Farm, Mr Ben Richmond will be relocating to Hobart. Mr Richmond has been a valuable member of our team, going over and above to provide many extra-curricular opportunities such as sport and cattle handling for students, and he has been a wonderful role model for them.
Mr Toby Lutwyche will take up a permanent appointment as Assistant Principal at Romaine Park Primary School in Burnie. Although Mr Lutwyche has only been with us this year, he has made a positive impact on the leadership team, and most importantly, in the way he has encouraged and supported students to be engaged in learning.
Ms Tessa Lee has been a member of our Music teaching team over the past two years. Ms Lee’s passion has been highly motivating for her students, and we will miss her when she returns to East Devonport Primary School.
Ms Clare Crowden will be taking leave in terms 1 and 2 to travel abroad with her family. Ms Marya Bell will also be taking a year's leave from teaching. Mrs Megan Cables finishes her temporary appointment with the Year 1-2 class and we appreciate her contribution in the short time she has beem with us.
As a result of some of the above staffing movements we will be welcoming a number of new teachers. Mrs Karyn Kleinman will be joining us and she will be teaching a year 5-6 class. Mrs Lydia Rigby will join our team teaching Food and Fibre Production 3-10. Congratulations to Mrs Sarah Kisseleva who will be our Acting AST in the Sheffield K-6 area. Further information regarding staffing and specific roles will be confirmed in the first newsletter next year.
Students in Prep to Year 6 had the opportunity to meet their teacher in their classroom for 2024. Secondary students will receive their timetables on the first day of school next year and a letter will be sent home in the first week to confirm this with families.
Finally, congratulations and thank you to all staff and students for a wonderful year of learning. Enjoy a safe and happy break from school over the summer holiday period. I will be continuing as Acting Principal in term 1 and look forward to the opportunity to continue working with our whole school community.
Jamie Skirving
Acting Principal
Friday 22 December |
Final Day for Staff |
Wednesday 24 January |
Book Collection Day 10am – 5pm |
Thursday 25 January |
Book Collection Day 8 am – 2 pm |
Thursday 8 February |
Students return to school |
Thursday 29 February |
Fissure Sealant & Fluoride Program |
Tuesday 5 March |
Fissure Sealant & Fluoride Program |
Thursday 4 April |
School Photos |
SHEFFIELD SCHOOL JUNIOR CATTLE HANDLERS
Sheffield School Cattle Handlers held their end of season BBQ and Awards Presentation Evening on Monday at the School Farm. The event was well attended by the handlers, their parents, our valued sponsors and cattle breeders. During the show season our group attended 5 shows and were very successful in both the Handling and Junior Judging section.
Students who participate in the Cattle Handling program have the opportunity to develop many useful life skills including organisational skills, time management, team work and cooperation, public speaking skills and most importantly the students develop their confidence and self-esteem. It has been wonderful to see this group of students develop throughout the season and enjoy the friendships they have formed within the cattle handling community.
Congratulations to our award winners of 2023
Beef Cattle Handling and Judging |
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Beef Handler of the Year: |
Senior: Charlton |
Junior: Mitch |
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Beef Junior Judging: |
Senior: Charlton |
Junior: Beau |
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Merit Award: |
Ruby |
Tasmanian Junior Beef Expo Award: |
Rorey |
Kentish Lions Tasmanian Junior Expo Beef Award |
Jayme-Lea |
Major Awards |
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Robert Binny Herdsman Award: | Connor |
Cattle Handler of the Year: | Charlton |
Thank you to our generous sponsors, Michelle and Jason Temple, The Tas Junior Beef Expo, and The Kentish Lions Club.
PRESENTATION DAY AWARDS
NAME |
AWARD | SPONSOR |
Charlton |
Ampol All Rounder Secondary Award |
Ampol |
Nathaniel | Brian Hutchison Memorial Award (Year 8) | Anglican Parish of Sheffield |
Charlton | Australian Defence Force Leadership and Teamwork Award | Australian Defence Force |
Hunter | K-4 "Respect for Learning" Award (Railton Campus) | Cement Australia |
Jemma | K-5 " Respect for Learning" Award (Sheffield Campus) | Cement Australia |
Zavier | Year 10 Science Award | Cement Australia |
Lexi | Year 11/12 Merit Award | Devonport Bookshop |
Montanna | Year 10 Merit | Devonport Bookshop & Officeworks |
Clay | K-5 "Respect for Others" Award (Sheffield Campus) | Family of Valerie Sharpe |
Rylee | K-5 "Respect for Self" Award (Sheffield Campus) | Family of Valerie Sharpe |
Kai | Year 10 History Award | Kentish Council |
Kaelif | Year 9/10 Food Studies Award | Kentish Council |
Sophie | Year 9/10 Food Technology Award | Kentish Council |
Ava | Mayor's Prize for Citizenship | Kentish Council |
Jayme-Lea | Mayor's Prize for Citizenship | Kentish Council |
Luka | Primary Food and Fibre Award | Kentish Gardening Club |
Luka | Service to the School Special Award (Primary) | Kentish Gardening Club |
Chloe | Sports Persons School Award (Primary) | Kentish Gardening Club & Ricoh Business Centre |
Kolbie | Sports Persons School Award (Primary) | Kentish Gardening Club & Sheffield Shed |
Ingrid | K-4 "Respect for Others" Award (Railton Campus) | Kentish Lions Club |
Harry | Kentish Lions Club 11/12 Bursary | Kentish Lions Club |
Bartholomew | Ron Brown Memorial Award | Kentish Lions Club |
Charlton | Kentish Lions Club Education & Training Bursary | Kentish Lions Club |
Kai | Kentish Lions Club Education & Training Bursary | Kentish Lions Club |
Toby | Year 9/10 Sport for Boys Award | Kinetic |
Jayme-Lea | Year 9/10 Sports for Girls Award | Kinetic |
Charlton | Year 10 Physical Education Award | Kinetic |
Eli | Year 10 Health Award | Kinetic |
Morgan | Minister for Education's Respectful Student Award (Year 10) | Minister for Education, Chldren and Youth, Roger Jaensch |
Nathaniel | Year 8 Academic Award | Mr & Mrs M Haberle |
Charlton | Service to the School Special Award | Mr Brian Mitchell |
Jack | Year 10 Mathematics Award | Mr John Tucker MP |
Charlton | Roy Jackson Memorial Scholarship | Mr&Mrs Brett and Nikki Jackson |
Hudson | Year 8 Academic Award | Mrs & Mrs M Haberle |
Tesha | Year 9/10 Food Design Award | Ms Jen Butler MP |
Ava | Service to the School Special Award | Ms Rebecca White |
Jeremy | Patricia Haberle Award for Excellence | Patricia Haberle Trust Fund |
Wesley | Patricia Haberle Award for Excellence | Patricia Haberle Trust Fund |
Hunntah | Year 10 Personal Endeavour Award | Roland Masonic Lodge |
William | Year 10 Personal Endeavour Award | Roland Masonic Lodge |
Hunntah | Year 9/10 Forensic Science Award | Roland Masonic Lodge |
Charlton | Year 9/10 Food and Fibre Production Award | Roland Masonic Lodge |
Charlton | Year 9/10 Agriculture Industry Pathways Award | Roland Masonic Lodge |
Evelyn | Rotary Club - Award for High Endeavour | Rotary Club of Devonport South East |
Kai | Service to the School Special Award | Senator Anne Urquhart |
Connor | Service to the School Special Award | Senator Carol Brown |
Kai | Year 10 English Award | Senator Claire Chandler |
Kai | Hub All Rounder Primary Award | Senator Tammy Tyrell |
Hudson | Teddy Sheean Award for Courage | Senator The Hon. Guy Barnett |
Connor | Hub Award for All Round Effort | Senator Wendy Askew |
Emily | Primary Music Award | Sentaor Tammy Tyrell Barratt's Music |
James | CWA Award for Home Economics | Sheffield CWA |
Kolbie | Patricia Haberle Memorial Award | Sheffield Golf Club & Associates |
Abigail | Year 7 Academic Award | Sheffield Veterinary Clinic |
Bethany | Year 7 Academic Award | Sheffield Veterinary Clinic |
Felicity | Year 9 Academic Award | Sheffield Veterinary Clinic |
Hollie | Year 9 Academic Award | Sheffield Veterinary Clinic |
Sorka | Sunshine Association of Tasmania, Dora Baudinet Educational Scholarship for Years 11 and 12. | Sunshine Association, Officeworks & Slaters Country Store |
Bianca | K-4 "Respect for Self" Award (Railton Campus) | The Allen Family |
Abigail | The Nic Easton Award for the Performing Arts | The Easton Family |
Zack | Rex Bramich Award for Endeavour | The Hon Leonie Hiscutt |
George | Rex Bramich Award for Endeavour | The Hon Leonie Hiscutt |
Kristie-Lee | VET Certificate II in Agriculture Award | The Hon Leonie Hiscutt |
Samantha | Reg Hope Award for Citizenship | The Hon Mark Shelton |
Milly | Reg Hope Award for Citizenship | The Hon Mark Shelton |
Kai | Thomas Alexander Memorial Award | The Hub Inc & Devonport Bookshop |
Ava | Allan Brown Memorial Award | The Hub Inc |
Connor | Allan Brown Memorial Award | The Hub Inc |
Hunntah | Allan Brown Memorial Award | The Hub Inc |
Jack | Allan Brown Memorial Award | The Hub Inc |
Zavier | Allan Brown Memorial Award | The Hub Inc |
Tom | Victor Hetherington World War 1 Memorial Award | The Lynch family |
Bella | The Smart Family Endeavour Award | The Smart family |
Edmund | The Smart Family Endeavour Award | The Smart Family |
Zavier | Year 9/10 Sporting All Rounders Award | The Smart Family |
Connor | Year 9/10 Cattle Handling and Livestock Management Award | Tony and Kim Treloar |
Hunntah | UTAS Springboard to Higher Education Bursary | UTAS & Veolia Environmental Services |
Talasha | UTAS Cradle Coast Campus Encouragement Award | UTAS Cradle Coast |
Eli | UTAS Cradle Coast Campus Encouragement Award | UTAS Cradle Coast |
William | Year 9/10 Materials, Design and Technology Award | Woodhouse Glass and Glazing |
Dustin | Year 9/10 Project Based Learning | Woodhouse Glass and Glazing |
Eli | Sports Persons School Award (Secondary) | Woodhouse Glass and Glazing |
Sophie | Sports Persons School Award (Secondary) | Woodhouse Glass and Glazing |
Sophie | Primary Art Award | Working Art Space |
Ava | Zonta Club Community Service Award | Zonta Club of Devonport |
9/10A SUCCULENT WREATHS, CHECK OUT THEIR DESIGNS READY FOR CHRISTMAS!
ATHLETIC CARNIVAL RESULTS
Field Events Yr 7 | ||
Winner | Tristan Patterson | Ruby Rayner |
Runner up | Beau Woodiwiss | Sophie Mulchay |
Field Events Yr 8 | ||
Winner | Hudson Hyland Wealands | Maddi Dryden |
Runner up | Stephen Shaw | Imogen Baldock |
Field Events Yr 9 | ||
Winner | Jack Ritter | Waiting on results |
Runner up | Jacob Beswick | Waiting on results |
Stirling Woodham | ||
Field Events Yr 10 | ||
Winner | Kai Hicks | Sophie Richardson |
Runner up | Zavier Patterson | Bonnie West |
MANAGING SAFEGUARDING RISKS IN OUR SCHOOLS
2024 BOOK COLLECTION DAYS
Books can be collected from the Sheffield Campus school gymnasium on the following:
Day |
Date |
Start Time |
End Time |
Wednesday | 24 January 2024 | 10 am | 5 pm |
Thursday | 25 January 2024 | 8 am | 2 pm |
UNIFORM PURCHASES
Uniforms can be purchased on these dates/times
We will not be taking any levy payments on the book collection days. Levies will be invoiced at the end of February 2024 and posted out.
Click the link below for Student Assistance Guidelines. Applications for 2024 assistance will open soon. Families who were approved for STAS in 2023 will receive written advice (from the Department for Education, Children and Young People) in November advising of their approval or otherwise for STAS in 2024.
Student Assistance and Other Financial_Assistance_Guidelines
How to pay levies
There are a number of ways that you can pay your child's school levies: At either school office (Cash, EFTPOS, Cheque), via BPAY, or QKR (online app on your smart phone/device).
If you would like a formal payment plan, please contact the school on 6491 8222.
TERM DATES FOR 2024
TERM | COMENCE | FINISH |
Term 1 | Thursday 8 February | Friday 12 April |
Easter Break | Friday 29 March | Tuesday 2 April |
Term 2 | Monday 29 April | Friday 5 July |
Term 3 | Monday 22 July | Friday 27 September |
Term 4 | Monday 14 October | Thursday 19 December |
LOOKING FOR PAID RELIEF WORK IN 2024?
We're looking for people who are available for relief work in the school office (Admin), as a Teacher Assistant (TA) or as an Education Facility Attendant (EFA).
If you are interested, please register on the Relief Employment Register (link below)
Tasmanian Government Jobs (pageuppeople.com)
Once you are registered, please contact the school office in February on 6491 8222, and leave your contact details.
PARENT FACT SHEETS
Summer is upon us and hopefully that means a well-deserved break for you all. For some of our young Tasmanians summer is a chance to socialise and party, and for others, it is the last break before moving to a new school.
Below you can find links to some of our factsheets for parents and carers related to these topics:
Parties fact sheet for parents and carers
Reporting bullying fact sheet for parents and carers
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Our fabulous Concert Band and Taiko Drummers performing for end of year assemblies and the Concert Band end of year celebration. Well done to all students!
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YEAR 10 CELEBRATION DINNER
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AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE
ADF Careers have new information sessions in January.
These events are a valuable way to learn how a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force can provide adventure, travel, great pay and diverse career opportunities. Information sessions are hosted by current serving military personnel who understand the Defence application process and can answer any questions your students or job seekers may have.
Even if someone is unsure of what a Defence Career can offer them, there are over 200 exciting roles available and attending an information session is a great way to discover what Defence can offer.
New Year, New Career Information Session
Date: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Hobart ADF Careers Centre, Anglesea Barracks, Davey St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Army Careers Information Session
Date: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams) or attend Hobart ADF Careers Centre, Anglesea Barracks, Davey St, Hobart, TAS 7000
To register for an Information Session please visit www.adfcareers.gov.au/events or email CPTTAS@dfr.com.au
PREMIER'S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Call for members
Do you know a young person aged 12-24, living in Tasmania and passionate about Tasmania’s future? If so, you can encourage them to express interest in becoming a member of the Premier’s Youth Advisory Council in 2024. There are 13 positions available.
The Council is an opportunity for young people to meet with the Premier, Minister for Education, Children and Youth and Government to discuss their ideas on how we can make Tasmania a better place.
All young Tasmanians are encouraged to apply regardless of their background or participation record.
Expressions of interest are now open and close on 11:59pm on Sunday 14 January 2024.
For more information and to apply,
visit www.dpac.tas.gov.au/pyac
email youthadvisorycouncil@dpac.tas.gov.au
or call 6232 7676.
HIVE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Hive’s latest School Holiday Program is packed full of eco-friendly workshops and activities.
Our artist-in-residence Shani Nottingham, founder of The Bread Tag Project, will be delivering her educational workshops and activity sessions from January 15 to 21.
This program also includes a fantastic line-up of sustainable, waste reduction, and eco-friendly workshops this coming January.
Find a mix of new and loved music, art, and science workshops to inspire and delight.
Please see our poster or go to PublicProgram at HIVE Events | Eventbrite
for full details and tickets.