Children’s University

Last Thursday 20 very excited students made their way to the Stanley Burbury Theatre at the University of Tasmania to participate in the Children’s University Graduation Ceremony. Glen Huon Primary School was extremely well represented with an enormous collective number of hours and learning undertaken.

Pippa was selected to deliver the opening address and I had many people including Principals from other Huon Valley schools comment to me how impressed they were with the way she spoke and the things she said.

Children’s University is a fantastic program which encourages children to take ownership of learning in their own time and recognising many of the wonderful things students are already doing after hours such as Guides and Scouts, Drama and Sports. It also encourages children and families to visit sites such as museums and libraries.

The program is open to students from the age of 7 and in the Huon Valley is supported heavily by Bendigo Bank.

An enormous thank you to Ms Dorian and Michelle, our school Chaplain for supporting our students each Tuesday lunch time to engage in this program and of course, a BIG congratulations to all our graduates!

Growing Up program

The Growing Up Program is currently underway for classes. Our school Nurse, Emma Middleton has run several parent information sessions, however if you have further questions please contact the school and we will put you in contact with her.

Below is also a link to a wonderful resource called Talk Soon Talk Often which provides excellent advice to families.

http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/healthy_communities/talk_soon_talk_often

Song Room Combined Schools Event

A reminder that our Song Room Combined Schools Event with Geeveston Primary School has shifted to 1 December 2021. A concert of items practiced as part of this day will be held in the hall from 1:30-2:00. Please contact the office if you wish to attend.

End of Year Assembly

Preparations have begun for our End of Year Assembly. This celebration of the year and of our Grade 6 students as they move on to High School will take place on Monday 13^th December from 1:30-2:00pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and physical distancing requirement we will again be holding this event in the Huonville Primary School Hall. Despite the shift in venue, seating will still be limited and of course priority will be given to our Grade 6 families as this is their final primary school assembly. More information will be shared next week.