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Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who this week have started with Breakfast Club again. Students are again enjoying this wonderful service.
A little later in the newsletter there is information on how you can be part of this too, but if you don't have time to spare, perhaps you might be able to contribute with donations of jam, honey, vegemite, milo or even a cash donation. All donations will be gratefully received.
A reminder that the Swimming Carnival for Grades Prep-6 will take place next Thursday 23 February.
Today you will be receiving the Carnival Program, as well as The Minor Excursion Form and The Aquatic Water Based Activities form.
These forms MUST be returned to the office prior to the carnival for students to travel by bus and participate in the events.
We will be running a sausage sizzle for the school swimming carnival on Thursday the 23rd of February.
We will be sending home order forms today which need to be filled out and returned to the office by Wednesday the 22nd.
We will have some extras on the day for spectators.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Corbett on 0437177507
Every school day matters
Welcome back for another school year – we’re excited for what’s ahead!
Start the year right by making every school day count.
Check out this new video.
There are lots of things you can do to set your child up for success:
Make sure your child goes to school, every day
Going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn and grow, and connect with their mates and teachers. It’s where bright futures start and where they’ll benefit the most.
Get them excited for school
If you show a positive attitude and excitement towards school, your child will pick up on that.
The most common thing we hear from students, of all ages, is that school is where they can:
» spend time with their friends and teachers
» create new and fun experiences
» find their interests
» learn new things
» open up their options – for whatever future they want (whether
that’s their dream job or to travel around the world).
Share these positives with your child.
Talk to your child about school
Open up a conversation with your child about what’s happening at school. It will help you to better support their interests and confidence in learning. If you show an interest in school, they’ll know that getting an education is important and valued.
Celebrate the milestones
Big and small! Celebrate milestones such as making it through the first day or week of school. And remember: all milestones look different. If it’s a big achievement for your child, it’s important to recognise it.
Set up a time to talk to your child’s teacher or principal
If you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available.
Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you, in whatever way we can.
Know when to seek help
There is no weakness in admitting you need help. If your child has completely disengaged with school, and not attending at all, there is support to help you. In the first instance, talk to us at school.
For more helpful tips, please check out the Anything Can Happen website.
Glen Huon has recently appointed Tania Steenholdt as our first Safeguarding Lead.
Safeguarding Leads have been appointed in all Tasmanian state schools to help ensure all children and young people in Tasmania are known, safe, well and learning.
Tania will support the wellbeing of all our students and help us all understand that keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s responsibility.
Please support Tania in this new role!
For further information on Safeguarding in Schools please click here
Hi everyone, my name is Katherine Dewhurst and I'm taking over from Cheryle with the Drama group for 2023.
If you are in Grades 2 to 6 and are interested in joining drama, please msg Katherine 0437958797 with your interest.
At Glen Huon Primary School, our canteen is run fully by volunteers. We rely on parents, grandparents and caregivers to run and staff the canteen.
We would love for you to get involved. We run a roster where you generally only have to do 2 maybe 3 days a term and to say thank you, we give your children their lunch for free on those days that you are rostered on.
You can do a full day 10am - 1.30pm or half a day 9am - 11.30am.
The day involves preparing the meals, cleaning up, sorting orders and serving at the counter. It’s a great way to be involved in the school and get to know students, staff and other parents.
You do need your working with vulnerable people card (WWVP) and also your food handling certificate, both of which you can obtain online.
Please contact Laura Corbett on 0437177507 for more information or join the Glen Huon Primary Parents & F Facebook group.
The morning rush to leave the house is often the most stressful part of the day for parents of school children. Making sure your kids are up, washed, dressed and have had a decent breakfast can be an uphill struggle, and if you’re trying to get to work yourself, it can be even more stressful.
At Glen Huon Primary School, we have something called The Breakfast Club. It runs from 8.30am - 9.00am Monday to Friday and is staffed by volunteers from the Parents and Friends Association. We serve toast and milo to any student that would like something. Some days we have other things such as yoghurt, porridge, pikelets or grilled cheese on toast, depending on what donations we receive.
Our Breakfast Club at Glen Huon is largely funded by the school. We receive some donated bread from Banjos Bakery and also we get some items from Foodbank when we are able to get into the city.
We rely on volunteers to run this service and we are looking for help. If you would like to get involved, we are looking for parents to help in the canteen from 8.20am-9.00am. Please message Laura on 0437 177 507 or join our P&F Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/837604833240697/?ref=share
Thank you for your continued support.
Laura Corbett
The Kindergarten children have been settling into their new school routine. We have had a lovely few days of making friends, building, being creative, picking plums, singing and reading together. This morning we have been drawing self portraits!
The Newsletter is sent home with the eldest child in the family every week. An eNewsletter is available via your mobile phone and a link to the Newsletter is also posted on the school Facebook page.
Parents are able to access the eNewsletter on their phone by downloading the Schoolzine app 'SZapp' and follow the prompts.
Now that I am in my 7th year working as the School Health Nurse for Glen Huon Primary, I’m sure that most families know me by now.
At the beginning of each school year, I like to remind families of my role. I usually work at Glen Huon Primary School every Thursday. One of my main roles within the school is to undertake Kindergarten Health Checks in terms 1 and 2. These free checks are offered to all students in kindergarten as part of the state-wide School Health Nurse Service. I am also able to complete hearing or vision assessments for any child in school with parental consent.
Alongside the Kinder Health Checks, I can provide health promotion that runs in line with local, state, and national health promotion initiatives, including:
- Healthy lunch boxes
- Growth and development including healthy relationships
- Hand washing and hygiene
- Oral health
- SunSmart
Each month you will see an article in the school newsletter from me related to a local, national, or international health awareness event. This month I would like to share some lunchbox ideas, which helps to address one of the DECYP key priority areas relevant to nursing, childhood obesity prevention.
A healthy lunchbox: why it’s important
- A healthy lunchbox full of fresh food gives your child energy to play, concentrate and learn all day
- What you put in your child’s lunchbox depends on your child’s age, appetite, and length of your child’s day
- Glen Huon Primary is a water only school. Fruit juice and soft drinks are high in sugar and aren’t recommended for children. They can lead to tooth decay and other health problems
Please contact me either via the school office or your child’s teacher if you have any health-related concerns.
Emma Middleton, Primary School Health Nurse - Cygnet, Huonville & Glen Huon Primary School
