Leadership Election

On Friday a large number of our Grade 5 and 6 students gave a speech about becoming leaders in our school.  Each and every one of them did an outstanding job of speaking.  Each speech truly connected with the school values and I know that every one of the students will commit to demonstrating these throughout the year.  The following are the successful candidates for the positions.

Communication

We are endeavouring to improve our communication to you.  We are trying to communicate in as many ways as possible.  Our website is really a one-stop shop for all information.  It has the latest Facebook feeds streamed to it.  It has a collection of our current and past newsletters that you can access. You can access the school calendar to help you plan for upcoming events.  For class events we will also send home hard copy notices.  If you have suggestions in regards to improvements please let us know.  

Newsletter

A newsletter is published each Tuesday.  The newsletter is published online and can be accessed via our website. (https://glenhuonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/)  You can subscribe to this newsletter and it will be e-mailed to you. You subscribe by opening up a newsletter from the website and clicking on the link at the top titled subscribe to newsletter. There is also a subscription link to the Schoolzine app on our website that will enable the newsletter to be sent to your phone.  Contact the office if you wish to have a hard copy sent home.  The newsletter contains an account of happenings at the school and highlights upcoming events.  The newsletter and any accompanying notices are an important part of school-to-family communication.

Face Book

Our Facebook page is updated every morning so it is a great way to keep in touch.  https://www.facebook.com/glen.huonps?fref=ts

Web site: https://glenhuonprimary.education.tas.edu.au  

Monthly Assemblies

Monthly assemblies are held on the first Monday of every month. To help you plan for the year the monthly assemblies are in the school calendar accessed by our website.  I have also taken the opportunity to list them here for you.

4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July,  5th August, 2nd September, 4th November, 2nd of December.  Our final assembly will be held on the 16th December.

Another important date to rememember is the 12th of March.  Come along at 3.15 and meet your child's teacher and visit their classroom to see what they have been up to this year.   We are sorry that this is planned for a little later than usual but as you know we have had an interesting start to the year which has delayed some events. 

Parent Handbook Update

I hope each family has received the Parent Information Handbook.  This went home on Friday.  Please let the office know if you did not receive one. (An amendment slip is coming home today.)

As mentioned last week I will feature an item from the Parent Handbook each week.  This week it will be in regards to School Terms and School Hours.

Please note there is an amendment in relation to this information, the student free day after Show Day should read 25th October not the 26th.

TERM DATES FOR STUDENTS

 Term Dates for 2019 are:

Term 1:  Wednesday 6th  February - Friday 12th April

(Easter Break)  This falls in the Term 1 holiday break. (19 April—23 April)

Term 2:  Monday 29th April - Friday 5th  July

Term 3:  Monday 22nd July - Friday 27th September

Term 4:  Monday 14th October - Thursday 19th December

Term dates are notified in the newsletter throughout the school year.  They are also published under the school’s section in the telephone book and on our web site: www.schools.education.tas.gov.au/glenhuon

STUDENT FREE DAYS 2019

Friday  12th April (Moderation Day)

Monday 22nd July (Professional Learning Day)

Friday 25th October (day after Hobart Show Day)

School Hours

It is important for students to arrive at school before the start of learning sessions. The learning plans for the day  are outlined at the beginning of the day and it is vitally important the students are at school for this as it sets them up for a positive school day.

Kindergarten

In 2019 our Kindergarten will operate 3 days per week.  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (8.55 am - 3.00pm)

Prep through to Year 6

Monday to Friday, 8.55 am to 3.00pm

Lesson and Break Times

 ** Students travelling to Huonville on the "Early Bus" will leave class at 2.45pm