What's Happening
Swimming Carnival/Activities Day
The Sheffield School Swimming Carnival and activities day will be held on Thursday 27 February at the Devonport Splash Aquatic Centre. The carnival will involve students from Years 3 – 6 participating in aquatic activities and students from Years 7 to 10 practising in readiness for the Inter-High Swimming Carnival. Parents and families are more than welcome to attend and spectate, admission to the centre is free. Below is a program of the day’s events and indicate approximate commencement times.
2025 Secondary / Primary Timetable
|
Time |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
Secondary
|
|
10:00 |
Races in small pool |
Waterslide |
50m Pool Races |
50m Pool Races |
50m Pool Races / Practice/iron man |
|
10:30 |
Waterslide |
Races in small pool |
50m Pool Races (Championship points) |
50m Pool Races (Championship points) |
50m Pool Races / Practice |
|
11:00 |
Kickboard races/novelties |
Out of water games (GP) |
Waterslide |
6A – Deep water activities 6B – Surfboard races |
Primary assistance |
|
11:30 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
6B – Deep water activities 6A – Surfboard races |
Waterslide |
|
12:00 |
Freetime – small pool |
Freetime – small pool |
5A – Deep water activities 5B – Surfboard races |
Lunch |
Lunch |
|
12:30 |
Out of water games (GP) |
Kickboard races/novelties |
5B– Deep water activities 5A – Surfboard races |
Waterslide |
Primary assistance |
|
1:00 |
Iron Man Races (Prim) |
Iron Man Races (Prim) |
Iron Man Races (Prim) |
Iron Man Races (Prim) |
Primary assistance |
|
1:40 |
Getting changed ready to leave |
Getting changed ready to leave |
Getting changed ready to leave |
Getting changed ready to leave |
Getting changed ready to leave |
|
2:00 |
Buses Depart |
Buses Depart |
Buses Depart |
Buses Depart |
Buses Depart |
Yr 9/10 MDT
The year is off to a flying start in MDT at Sheffield School with students eagerly commencing their projects for the first term. There has been wayward cutting and some interesting measurements, however, we are consolidating our measuring, marking and cutting skills to help us make great projects as the year progresses.
Devon Netball Association
Netball notes have now been distributed. If you are interested in playing, please return permission slips to Miss Baldock by 24 Feb. We are still in need of coaches/umpires/game officials. If you are interested, please contact the HPE office.
NAPLAN 2025
NAPLAN (National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy) will take place later this term for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Please see attached flyer for more information.
School contact for further information: Carmen Pearce 64918222
NAPLAN Information Brochure for Parents Carers
External School Review
As part of our focus on continuous school improvement, we will be involved in an External School Review this year. The purpose of the External School Review is to support schools to raise achievement, sustain high performance and provide quality assurance to build public confidence in government schools.
If you DO NOT want your child to participate please click on the link below, complete the form and return it to the front office by 20 Feb 2025