2 August 2018

Newsletter Articles

Key Dates

Monday 6 August – Wednesday 8 August: Electrical Safety in Schools Program (Primary School)
Wednesday 8 August:  Year 5 - 6 Sports Day
Thursday 9 August:  Don College Visit (Sheffield School - Year 10)
Tuesday 14 August: UNSW Mathematics Competition
Friday 17 August:  Tourism and Hospitality Showcase (Year 10)
Friday 24 August: Book Week Assembly (11.30am)
Monday 3 September - Wednesday 5 September:  Beacon Foundation High Impact Program  (Years 9 & 10)
Tuesday 4 September:  Don College Taster Day (Year 10)
Friday 7 September:  Queenstown Sports Exchange
Tuesday 11 September: Assemblies (Secondary 12pm, Primary 1.30pm)
Thursday 20 September: Footy Colours Day
Tuesday 25 September – Friday 28 September: Hobart/Port Arthur Camp (Year 5)
Monday 1 October – Friday 12 October: School Holidays
Tuesday 23 October: UTAS Discovery Day (Year 10)
Tuesday 23 October:  Immunisations (Year 7)
Friday 2 November: Student Free Day
Monday 12 November:  Don College Enrolments
Tuesday 13 November:  Year 7 Parent Information Evening
Tuesday 20 November: iParty (Year 10)
Tuesday 20 November: SRC Leadership Conference (Year 10)
Monday 26 November to Friday 7 December:  Swimming & Water Safety Program
Tuesday 27 November: Assemblies (Secondary 12pm, Primary 1.30pm)
Tuesday 4 December: Don College Start Day
Tuesday 4 December:  Year 7 Orientation Day
Tuesday 11 December:  Presentation Day
Wednesday 12 December: Picnic - SPLASH Aquatic Centre (K – Year 6)
Thursday 13 December: Year 10 Celebration Dinner
Wednesday 19 December:  K - 6 Christmas Assembly (9.30am)
Thursday 20 December:  End of Year Assembly

Principal’s Report

Staff and students have returned to school refreshed, ready for the term ahead. The start to the term has been very positive, albeit quite chilly and wet, with students settling back into their learning programs really well. I would ask parents to ensure despite the cooler weather that their child/ren are wearing their school uniform, if there is a need for extra layers a thermal/ t-shirt underneath the school shirt would be preferable than non-school uniform hoodies and jackets.

Reporting Survey

In response to the 2017 feedback we received regarding our reports, we made changes to the 2018 reporting format. We would like to hear from parents/guardians again; how did we do? Please follow the below link to complete this short survey, which should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.

Dairy Australia Milk Quality Award

Each year Dairy Australia recognises the lowest 5% of farms across Australia based on annual average bulk milk cell count (BMCC). Low BMCC indicates high quality milk which impacts positively on the income from milk for the farm, so understandably this has been a focus of our Farm Manager David Cox, during his time at Sheffield. His efforts have certainly paid off, with Sheffield School Farm receiving a Milk Quality Award for 2018. Congratulations David!

Staffing

Recently Miss Kayla Hampton and Mr Grant Penney were announced as the successful applicants for the substantive middle school and HPE positions respectively, advertised last term. We would like to congratulate both Kayla and Grant and look forward to the contributions they will make to our school going forward. In addition to these appointments Mr Derek Sands will replace Mr David Cox as our Farm Manager, Derek possesses a wealth of knowledge and industry experience and is looking forward to continuing the great progress that has been made at the farm in recent years.

School Values

Over the course of the last few months we have been working through a design process to develop a visual representation for each of our new school values, these are displayed below. These visual representations will be utilised on posters, banners, certificates and other materials featuring our values. Hopefully you can see how each design represents the essence of the value; ‘respect for learning’ features the book, children and growth; ‘respect for others’ is represented in the linked hands at the forefront of the globe; ‘respect for self’ is a little more obscure, with a figure of a person centre to the design, with a flower around it to show care and compassion and the rainbow like figure representing living with purpose and hope.

RON DALY
PRINCIPAL

Administering Medication to Students

Please click the link below to view information regarding medication at school.

There are is a detailed explanation of the requirements that need to be adhered to for any medication that students are required to take at school.

The information sheet also provides links to download the forms that the school needs to have in order for us to administer any medication to your child.

Autism Australia

Information Sessions for Parents and Family Carers

Chess

The school chess team (Ethan Duff, Denver Puccetti, Nathan Smith, Josh Greenhill, Triston Richardson, and Damon Sing) attended the second regional Chess Kids tournament for schools in the NW yesterday at Somerset Primary School. They competed in the secondary division against two teams from Marist College and one team from St Brendan Shaw and were the only secondary public school representative. Everyone performed exceptionally and Nathan consistently won his games and has shown excellent improvement. The team placed third by a single point and achieved enough points to qualify for the Tasmanian state finals to be held later in the year! We have another regional event to attend in Ulverstone before the state finals which will give us some much needed match preparation.

Cooking with Kids

Jeans for Genes Day – SRC (Friday 3 August)

School Canteen

Railton Canteen Menu

Sheffield Canteen Menu

Please note the changes in the term 3 canteen price list

SRC REPORT

Last term the Student Representative Council were flat out organising things around our school. One of these fun events included the socials. On Wednesday 27 June we held the secondary social, with the theme of Superheroes Vs. Villains, raising a total of $190. The following day, we had a full on afternoon hosting two more, the ECE and primary, with a different theme of All Things Animals. Together these two socials raised a total of $694.30, with a standout crowd attending - the primary social alone raised a massive $587.50. Thanks to everyone who attended and we hope to soon see the effects of the fundraising throughout our school.

On 27 June Year 10 SRC headed off to Burnie for the day to attend the second session of Learn To Lead. This was another great opportunity to develop more leadership skills, with the main focus of the day being teamwork.

Last Friday we held Crazy Hair Day throughout the entire school and tomorrow Friday 3 August, we have Jeans for Genes Day costing a gold coin donation.

For the first time on Thursday 16 August, the SRC are holding their very own RSPCA Cupcake Day. This will give the opportunity for students to buy a chocolate or vanilla cupcake, made by the hospitality class with animal decorated designs, to raise money for the RSPCA. Which will then be personally delivered to them by the SRC team.

Student Career Choices

Information for parents is highly sought after when it comes to helping their children with their career choices. For that reason the Department of Education has developed an Assist your child feature page containing links to the articles that provide tips and advice to assist your child with their career development.

School Nurse

Meningococcal Disease

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Year 9 students

During health lessons this term Year 9 students will participate in Mental Health First Aid training. These will occur over a three week period in August. A letter with further information is being home with each Year 9 student.

Community Notices

Bass Strait Maritime Centre - October Maritime & History Talk with Mike Nash

Ever wondered how shipwrecks and other maritime-related sites are found, explored or researched, both on dry land and underwater?

Mike Nash, a qualified Maritime Archaeologist, and Section Head of Historic Heritage at Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service will be speaking at our October Maritime & History Talk about Maritime Archaeology.

Tuesday 16 October, 7 pm start. Gold Coin Donation; light supper provided.

RSVP by Tuesday 9 October to bookings@bassstraitmc.com.au or 03 6424 7100

Fitness Classes

Suitable for beginners/advanced held in the School Drama room
Thursdays 3.30pm. Cost $10
Contact Carla 0428 202 336 for information

Mersey Community Care Association

Splash (Devonport Aquatic Centre)

Young Endeavour