Sheffield School has been a hive of activity this term with engaging learning programs underway in classrooms and a wide range of extra-curricular experiences across our school.  It is pleasing to see the high level of participation from our students in whole school events such as Cross Country, Reconciliation Week activities and the MND Big Freeze!  These are just some of the opportunities that enable us to foster positive relationships and promote inclusivity in our school community.

Attendance

The cover page on your child's report will reflect their individual attendance to date.  We are pleased to see 57% of students with 90% or better attendance to this point in the year, this is something to celebrate.  However, we are always aiming to improve our overall attendance rate which currently sits at 84%.

Attending school every day gives your child every chance to develop the knowledge and social skills they will need to create a positive future.  Good habits begin with routine, regular attendance to school where students can learn, have a diverse range of experiences, connect with peers and school staff to form positive relationships.  When your child attends school every day, it helps them to:

• Keep up with the learning program, and not fall behind
• Access every opportunity provided and find interests
• Make friends and maintain friendships
• Feel a sense of accomplishment
• Have a brighter future

If you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available. Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you, in whatever way we can.

To find out more, visit the Anything can happen website.

Reporting to Parents

Mid-year reports for K-12 students will go home with students on Thursday 27 June, students in K-10 will receive student work samples (Evidence of Learning) either as printed copies or through Seesaw.  Parent Teacher interviews will be taking place the following week on Monday and Tuesday afternoon.  Kinder Parent Teacher interviews will be happening in week 8; information and a link to book parent teacher interviews for these dates is included in this newsletter. 

Changes to Emergency Procedures

A number of changes have been made to our school's emergency procedures including our Lockout, Lockdown and Evacuation plans.  DECYP have developed some department wide, consistent procedures with input from Tasmania Police.  To initiate an emergency response such as a Lockdown there will be an announcement over our PA system.  This announcement will be repeated three times, 'we are in a lockdown, I repeat we are in a lockdown'.  It is likely the announcement will be heard in the town and it is important that parents do not panic and rush to the school.  If there is an emergency procedure you will be notified following the event.  There will be a practice lockdown in week 8 of this term, the announcement will state 'this is a practice lockdown'.

Student Free Day K-12

Moderation Day is this Friday 7 June.  This provides dedicated time for teachers to moderate with colleagues from other schools.  Our staff will be working across two sites, Port Sorell Primary School and Latrobe High School.  At these meetings teachers will have the opportunity to share and compare student work samples to assist with consistency of assessments across our DECYP schools.   

And finally, just a reminder that our Sheffield K-12 Assembly will take place next week, Wednesday 12 June at 1:30pm.  Families are most welcome to join us! 

Jamie Skirving,   
Acting Principal