Launching into Learning
Dear families, welcome to 2022, we hope you’ve enjoyed your summer!
Due to Covid-19 safety considerations, the Tasmanian Department of Education has advised that all Launching into Learning (LiL) programs for families with children ages 0-5 will be on hold for the first 5 weeks of Term 1. We are really looking forward to seeing you in person when we’re able, but in the meantime we will be connecting with you through phone calls, mail and online. We will be sharing a range of online resources that the Department is creating for LiL families, and providing community links to in person activities in the Huon Valley that are available outside of school premises.
Last time LiL was on hold Annette and I created fine motor skill packs and delivered them to all our families. This time we are working to create a gross motor skill package, and we look forward to sharing them with you in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions or concerns, or you wish to connect with us, we are always happy to hear from you - the school’s number is 62666240, and my email is jessica.black2@education.tas.gov.au
Take care,
Jess Black and Annette Carson
Name change!
The school felt that it was time for a new name for our Launching into Learning program, Smarties – one that fits with the feel of the new, natural, apple shed themed Kinder building.
Over the past year we have gathered your ideas and feedback, and by popular choice we would like to announce that our new name is... “Seedlings”
We have created a lovely logo and are working to update all our digital and physical resources.
We hope you like it!
wayraparattee
As part of our commitment to connect you with some of the excellent activities available in the Huon valley, we’d like to share the Wayraparattee child and family centre page with you:
https://www.facebook.com/wayraparatteeCFCGeeveston
wayraparattee is a wonderful space in Geeveston, providing a great range of programs free, for families with children aged 0-5.
They currently have regular playgroups which everyone is welcome to attend, run in a Covid-safe manner with a focus on outdoor play, but they are also open daily from 9-4 for families to drop in and play.
They also have a free toy library, a tiny bubs pram-walking group and host a range of important services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, CHaPs nurse sessions, social workers and paediatricians. Some sessions need to be booked and some are walk-in.
You can contact Wayraparattee on 6297 0052 or margie.nolan@education.tas.gov.au
If you would like to join our Seedlings Facebook page to be kept up to date and access the resources we share, you can find us by searching Seedlings GHPS or typing in the following shortened link: