24 May 2018

Newsletter Articles

Key Dates

Friday 25 May: Primary Cross Country (K – Year 4)
Monday 28 May – Friday 8 June: Fire Education Program (K – Year 6)
Wednesday 30 May: RYDA Driver Awareness Program (Year 10)
Thursday 31 May: Australian Defence Force Academy Presentation (Year 10)
Wednesday 6 June: Inter Primary Athletics Carnival
Thursday 7 June: Camp Quality Puppet Performance (K – Year 6) Sheffield Campus
Monday 11 June: Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Wednesday 13 June: Inter High Athletics Carnival
Monday 18 June – Friday 22 June: NextGen Business Challenge (Year 10)
Tuesday 19 June: Assemblies (Secondary 12pm, Primary 1.30pm)
Wednesday 27 June: Mid-Year Reports
Wednesday 27 June: SRC Leadership Conference (Year 10)
Monday 2 July – Thursday 5 July: Learning Celebrations
Monday 9 July – Friday 20 July: School Holidays
Monday 23 July: Student Free Day
Wednesday 25 July – Thursday 26 July: Oral Health Preventative Program (Railton)
Monday 30 July – Thursday 2 August: Oral Health Preventative Program (Sheffield)
Monday 30 July: Cultural Performance: Courage and Resilience (Prep – Year 8)
Tuesday 31 July: UNSW English Competition
Monday 6 August – Wednesday 8 August: Electrical Safety in Schools Program (Primary School)
Tuesday 14 August: UNSW Mathematics Competition
Friday 24 August: Book Week Assembly (11.30am)
Tuesday 11 September: Assemblies (Secondary 12pm, Primary 1.30pm)
Tuesday 25 September – Friday 28 September: Hobart/Port Arthur Camp (Year 5)
Monday 1 October – Friday 12 October: School Holidays
Friday 2 November: Student Free Day
Tuesday 20 November: iParty (Year 10)
Tuesday 20 November: SRC Leadership Conference (Year 10)
Tuesday 27 November: Assemblies (Secondary 12pm, Primary 1.30pm)
Wednesday 12 December: Picnic - SPLASH Aquatic Centre (K – Year 6)
Thursday 13 December: Year 10 Celebration Dinner

Principal’s Report

School Farm Re-development

Last week we received confirmation from the Minster for Education and Training, Mr Rockliff of a 3 million dollar injection of funds to redevelop the dated infrastructure at the school farm. Although a considerable amount of planning is still to occur before we see progress in this space, it is certainly an exciting development, with our end goal being a state of the art agricultural education and training facility that will hopefully service not only our school community but the region and possibly the state. I will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Cross Country

Yesterday we held our cross country event for years 5 - 10 at the school farm. It was a terrific day with many students participating and enjoying the run around the farm, completing courses ranging from 2.8km for year 5 and 6 students through to 3.4km for the secondary students.

Tomorrow we will hold our first K-4 cross country event, this will be held around the school grounds again across a range of distances.

In Physical Education this term students have been preparing for our cross country event, with staff coordinating lots of running/walking activities that have hopefully assisted students to build their stamina for the event.

A school wide cross country event is a great opportunity for our students to have fun, do their best and be active. Well done to all participants for their efforts and to all that contributed to the organisation and running of the events, particularly our HPE staff, Mr Penney, Mr Humphrey and Mrs van Tienen.

Student Achievements

Congratulations to Noah Hinrichsen who won a gold medal in the recent Tasmanian Open Karate Championships, an outstanding achievement! Well done Noah, looking forward to tracking your progress through the years, you have a great future in the sport.

I would also like to report that recently the North West Primary Athletics Team won the State Primary Athletics championship. Mackenzie Duraj was a member of that team and contributed significantly to the team’s success making the finals of the 100m and 200m events and being a part of the relay team that finished in 2nd place. Great effort Mackenzie.

RON DALY
PRINCIPAL

Autism Australia

Information Sessions for Parents and Family Carers

Cambodia Fundraiser

The Cambodia Team are holding a fundraiser to help achieve their chosen goal of $5000 - this money will be donated to the Samrong Children’s Farm – the team are staying there for 4 nights. This is a farm where children of Cambodia live to be educated in not only English and Maths but also developing the skills in growing crops and livestock which will then be passed on to their families for future sustainability.

If you, or a family member, are fans of The Incredibles then grab a ticket or two, or three and join us on OPENING NIGHT for THE INCREDIBLES 2!

Tickets are available from both school offices.

Purchase an Entertainment Book from the Sheffield School Office (either book or digital version) for $65, part of the purchase price will be donated to the Cambodia Fundraiser.

Drama (Year 7)

In the year seven Drama taster this term the year sevens were given the opportunity to plan, write and perform their own small plays. They all did a fantastic job, creating vibrant characters and ensuring that they were dressed for the part.

Fruit Fly Biosecurity Information

The Sheffield School including the Railton campus, is within the formally declared Control Zone. A map and more detailed information for schools is attached.

What this means for Sheffield School:

Whole fruit grown in backyards within the control zone should not be taken from these sites, therefore this produce should not be taken to school. However, home grown fruit can be cut up into fruit salad and taken to school.

Fruit from outside the control zone can be bought to school but cannot be taken back outside this control zone.

Fruit disposal - there are bins provided at each sector of the school for disposal of all fruit and waste that comes onto site.

This will be double bagged and disposed of correctly.

Launching into Learning

Please note that the Railton Campus program is the same as the Sheffield Campus, their LiL day/time is Tuesdays 9 – 10am

School Canteen

Please do not send lunch orders without money as we do not offer credit at the school canteen. If your child does not have money in their lunch order or forgets their lunch, they need to speak to their teacher who may organise a sandwich for lunch.

In addition, once your child’s lunch has left the canteen, due to health regulations it cannot be returned and we cannot issue a refund. If your child goes home sick you are more than welcome to come to the canteen to collect your child’s lunch order.

Community Notices

Australian Defence Force Recruiting

Gap Year

Devon Netball Association

Primary Winter Roster

Secondary Winter Roster

Devonport Basketball

Family Day Care

Fitness Classes

Suitable for beginners/advanced held in the School Drama room

Thursdays 3.30pm. Cost $10

Contact Carla 0428 202 336 for information

Learn to Swim – SPLASH

McGrath Foundation – Pink Up Your Town

The Foundation is seeking 5-7 committee members to drive the community support and fundraising for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses and breast cancer awareness. If you are able to assist the Foundation, please contact them directly on 02 8962 6117.

School Breakfast Clubs – Charity Gala

Sheffield Bowls Club

The Sheffield Bowls Club is pleased to offer all families the opportunity to play Indoor Carpet Bowls. This will take place in the school gym every Friday between 7 and 9 pm commencing Friday 27th April. IT'S FREE AND IT'S FUN. Free coaching and all equipment provided.

Suggested age 8 years to 80 and beyond.

Please wear flat shoes with no heel.

Further information contact Martin Corke 0459 155 246 or crokey40@hotmail.com. We look forward to seeing you.

SunSmart

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