1 December 2016

Newsletter Articles

Key Dates

Friday 2 December – LAC Excursion to Devonport (Splash)
Tuesday 6 December – Inter-High Athletics
Tuesday 6 December – Grade 7 Orientation Day
Tuesday 6 December – Grade 10 Don Start Day
Thursday 8 December – 1/2R and 2/3/4R Excursion to Tiagarra
Thursday 8 December – Arts Concert and Exhibition 7pm Related Arts Building
Friday 9 December – LAC Excursion Launceston Aquatic and Airtime
Friday 9 December – Railton Grade 4 Transition
Tuesday 13 December – Presentation Day, Prep – Grade 10 at 11.30am
Wednesday 14 December – Cattle Handlers Dinner – 6pm in the Related Arts Building
Thursday 15 December – Grade 10 Celebration Dinner
Friday 10 December – Grade 10 Excursion - Devonport
Friday 16 December – K- 6 Picnic Splash
Monday 19 December – Railton Campus End of Year Assembly at 11.30 am
Tuesday 20 December – 7-10 Picnic
Tuesday 20 December – Christmas Assembly K-6
Wednesday 21 December – Grade 10 Leavers Assembly 12pm
Wednesday 21 December – Students Finish

Principal Report

Dear Parents,

Although a very busy time of the year, it is an enjoyable time where we will celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of many students over the coming weeks during a number of special assemblies, functions and activities. It is also a time where students are able to relax and reflect on the year and spend time socially with other students and staff at the various excursions and picnics that will be occurring.

Information regarding some of these special events / activities will have been distributed through students either within letters or the newsletter; if you require any additional information or are unsure of details pertaining to your child's involvement in some of these events please contact the school office on 64918222 or speak with your child’s class teacher.

Athletics Carnival

Recently we held our annual athletics carnival. The emphasis of our tabloid structured carnival is on participation, and that was certainly observed on the day. Students across all grades were willing to have a go and do their best with the objective being to have fun and add to the point’s tally of their house. The winning house and secondary track and field champions was announced at yesterday’s 6-10 assembly. A full run down of the results is included in the newsletter.

Thank you to all staff for their support of the day, and particularly to our Health and Physical Education staff, Mr Hays, Mr Jacobs and Mrs Oosthuizen-De Lange for their organisation and preparation of students leading up to the carnival. Thank you also to Mrs Temple, Mr Wescombe and Mrs Woodiwiss and the SRC team for the barbecue lunch, and finally to Mr Von Stieglitz for the work behind the scenes in preparing the grounds and tracks.

Staffing for 2016

I hope to be able to provide some more information to our school community in regard to staffing for 2017 in our next newsletter, however I can confirm two appointments that have been made over the last two weeks; Mrs Sheree Lynch, who is currently the School Business Manager at Parklands High School, will take up the role of School Business Manager at Sheffield for term 1 of next year whilst Mrs Butcher takes some leave, and Mrs Kathy Turnbull has recently been reappointed as the Literacy Coach - Raising the Bar Assistant Principal for 2017. Congratulations to both Sheree and Kathy on their appointments.

Presentation Day Assembly

Tuesday 13 December parents and community members are invited to attend our Presentation Day Assembly. The assembly will commence at 11.30 am in the Recreation and Related Arts Building.

RON DALY
PRINCIPAL

Kindergarten 2017

Parent Information Session

SHEFFIELD CAMPUS

There will be an information session for parents of children who will be attending Kindergarten next year at Sheffield School, Sheffield Campus. Parents of children who turn 4 this year, are warmly invited to attend this session.

WHEN: Wednesday 7th December 2016
TIME: 1.30 - 2.30 pm
WHERE: Kindergarten Rooms, Henry St., Sheffield
CONTACT: Karie van der Velde/Carly Sullivan
RSVP: 6491 8222

Launching into Learning staff will provide supervision for PRE-KINDER children during this time in the Kindergarten space.

Launching into Learning

Sheffield

Wednesday 7th December: Meet at the Bike Park at 11:15. Bring your bike or scooter, a hat and a helmet.

Pre Kinder: Parent information session in the Kindergarten building at 1:30.

Wednesday 14th December: End of year celebration. 11:15-12:30 and 1:30-2:30.

Railton

Thursday 8th December: Bring a bike or scooter, a hat and a helmet 11.15 – 12.30

Thursday 15th December: End of year celebration 11:15-12:30.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

An overcast, chilly morning this year greeted participants for the annual Sheffield School Athletics Carnival. Staff and students were treated to excellent ground conditions and finely presented ovals due to the hard work of groundsman Mr Von Stieglitz. In what was an exceptionally close finish, Don (3908) ran out victorious for the first time in eight years, narrowly defeating Kentish (3748) with Roland (3701) rounding out the top three. The participation rate among students was again very high this year and it was pleasing to see the majority competing in all events. The staff versus students relay proved once again to be very popular, with the students from Roland finally breaking the teacher’s stranglehold on the event. First time runner Mrs O showed her explosive ability in the third leg for the teachers, whilst prac teacher Mr Graham was unable to catch Pyper Page in the dying stages of the race. Congratulations to the Roland relay team for a fine victory. Congratulations must also go to Jayke Robertson who set a new record in the Grade 9 boys 800m event, great achievement Jayke.

A huge thank you to all staff who contributed to the smooth running of the day, especially Mrs Temple for her fantastic work in feeding the majority of competitors and also Gabrielle Brown who took time off from her holidays to support the carnival.

2016 Athletics Carnival

Track and Field Champions and Runner-ups
Grade 7-10 Boys
Track

Field

Records:

Jayke Robertson 800m Grade 9 Boys 2:24.19

2016 Athletics Carnival

Track and Field Champions and Runner-ups
Grade 7-10 Girls
Track

Field

ARTS CONCERT AND EXHIBITION

Parents and friends are invited to attend the annual Arts Concert and Exhibition on Thursday December 8 at 7pm in the Related Arts Building, Sheffield School, Henry St, Sheffield.

Come along and enjoy an evening of music, drama and other performances as well as seeing the amazing artworks completed in 2016. Vote for your choice for the Art Acquisition from Grade 10 works.

Gold coin donation. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Grade 5 Japanese Class

In Japanese this term we have been learning about different foods and how to talk about what we eat, drink and like. A focus was looking at Japanese bento, or packed lunchboxes which can be bought by tourists as they pass through different areas. A challenge for the students was to come up with a bento to showcase the wonderful foods we grow and make on the North-West coast. We planned, drew and labelled our work, wrote sentences and presented our work in Japanese to the class. Here you can see some of the wonderful bento boxes designs.

Yoga

Our LiFT family yoga sessions which ran this term have been a wonderful way for parents and children to reconnect and discover some inner peace at what is always a really busy time. Participants have learnt skills to help manage stress and find balance. Our last session was held outside in perfect weather in a very beautiful part of our school playground. A big thank you to our instructor Sharlene Broughton from Haven Yoga and Meditation. Parents and children had many positive things to say about the value of these sessions.

If you missed out on this opportunity and/or would like to continue your family yoga experience, Sharlene would be excited to offer another family yoga course in 2017.

Please see the flier at the end of this newsletter and register your interest.

STAS 2017

The Student Assistance Scheme provides assistance for low income families towards the cost of school levies. Application forms are now available from the school office for families who are applying for STAS for the first time or who received STAS prior to 2016 but who did not apply for STAS in 2016 because of improved circumstances. Families who received STAS in 2016 have been sent letters regarding STAS 2017 directly from the Department.

COMMUNITY NEWS

2016 School Leaver's Dinner Photo Shoot

DONT MISS OUT!

This year there will be no professional photographer at the Leaver's Dinner.

If you would like professional photography of your big night, Studio Tasmania in Sheffield has offered to exclusively provide special discounted services to Sheffield year 10 students and their families. Fast, professional studio shoots on the day are available in limited numbers.

Fashion photographer Chris Puccetti will make sure you look you very best and take home a high quality, lasting memory of this important time of your life.

Special price for Sheffield students : $25 per family which includes heaps of shots and your best 18 x 13 cm image in a presentation folder. Book early to secure the best times before your big night.

Call Studio Tasmania on 6491 1383

Professional photo shoot on the day!
Students and family members can be photographed together
Bring your date and pose together!
Entire shoot takes just 10 minutes!
Special discounted price for Sheffield School
Just $25 includes studio shoot and printed photograph!
Don't miss out! Call early as places will fill quickly.
phone Studio Tasmania on 6491 1383
8 am till 5 pm every day
Located in the Fudge'n'Good Coffee building at 47 Main Street Sheffield