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Welcome back everyone
It was an absolute delight to welcome everyone back yesterday, and wonderful to welcome our Kindergarten students today. A big welcome also to a number of other new students and their families.
There really is something very special about the first day back….It often comes with feelings of nervousness, but also great excitement at seeing friends again, meeting new people and diving into a new and exciting year.
A reminder to all families that this coming Monday 13 Febraury is a PUBLIC HOLIDAY for the Royal Hobart Regatta Day.
Wishing everyone a wonderful long weekend.
2023 Term Dates
Term 1: 8 February – 5 April
- Monday February 13 – Public Holiday (Royal Hobart Show)
- Monday March 13 – Public Holiday (Eight Hour Day)
- Thursday April 6 – State wide Moderation Day for Teachers (Student Free Day)
- Friday April 7-11 – Easter
- Tuesday 25 April – ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Term 2: April 26 – July 7
- Monday June 12 – Public Holiday (King’s Birthday)
Term 3: July 25- September 29
- Monday July 24 – State-wide Professional Learning Day (Student Free Day)
Term 4: October 16 - December 21
- Thursday 26 October – Public Holiday (Royal Hobart Show)
- Friday 27 October – Professional Learning Day (Student Free Day)
Next week annual office forms that are required by the Department will be sent home.
These forms are ICT Acceptable Use, Validation Form, Major Excursion Consent and Medical Information Form and Annual Consent form for Aquatic (water-based) Activities need to be returned by Tuesday 21st February for processing.
If there are no alterations to be made on Validation Forms they still need to be signed, dated and returned to school.
Our Swimming Carnival for Grades Prep-6 is coming up on Thursday 23 February.
Students will be transported to and from Huonville Public Pool by bus.
Events will begin at 10:00am.
Prep-Year 2 students will return to school shortly before lunch time.
Year 3-6 students will return to school at 2:00pm.
More information (including the program) will come home closer to the date.
Water Activity Permission Forms will be coming home next week. Please ensure you return your child’s Water Permission Form as soon as possible to ensure they are able to swim.
We welcome a few new staff to Glen Huon Primary School this year
Emma Constantine (Mrs C)
Mrs C will be our Prep teacher on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, sharing the Prep class with Mrs Jessica Black. Mrs C has recently moved South from North West Tasmania with her family and comes to us with a wealth of experience in early childhood teaching.
Brooke Schiebel
Brooke is our new Quality Teaching Coach (Literacy) and will be working in our school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Brooke is very familiar with the Huon, having previously worked at Franklin Primary School. She will be working alongside, coaching and leading our teachers in Literacy, as we focus on the departmental goal of improving reading outcomes for all students.
Justine Yeates
Justine is our new Advanced Skills Teacher (AST), taking on the role previously held by Sarah Webb. Justine will be working in our school every Monday, Tuesday and fortnightly on a Wednesday and will be overseeing our Student Support and Inclusive Practice. Justine has recently moved into the Huon from Melbourne, but has lived and worked internationally, specialising in Inclusive Practice and has even lectured on this at universities.
