As we move into the second half of the last term for 2024 there is a lot going on.

Our swimming team had a very successful carnival at the Aquatic Centre, due to a number of sicknesses and other reasons we only had a small team but we still managed some outstanding performances. Following this carnival we have three students, Rahni 5/6, Mason W 2/3 and Harper W in 1/2 qualify for the Champions Carnival. This is a great achievement, we are all very proud and wish you all the best.

Last week was the Graduation of Children’s University. Ros and I had the pleasure of accompanying our graduates to the Sandy Bay Campus for the ceremony. The ceremony was very formal and we were proud to see our three graduates dressed in their graduation gown and mortarboard (hat) and receive their certificates. Well done to Matilda L - 5/6, Zara C - 5/6 and and Carson S - Prep/1.  What a privilege it was to be there with you.

We have had four of our former students, who are now in grade 10 at Montrose Bay High School, visiting the Grade 5-6 class to give their advice on successfully transitioning to high school. This was part of the Passport to Success Program being delivered for us by The Smith Family. We were very pleased to see Sophie, Peta-Lee, Riley and Dakota who are now in Grade 10 and were happy to visit their old school.

We have another small group of students visiting Montrose Bay High this week for additional transition.

Our Grade 1-2 class are going on an excursion this week. They are going to visit the Mount Nelson Signal Station and then The Springs at the foot of Mount Wellington or Kunanyi as it is now called. They were going to make the trip up to the Pinnacle but due to maintenance road works were unable to on this occasion.

On Thursday this week we will be holding our much anticipated Colour Run for Fun afternoon. We would like to thank all those who have kindly donated to this event, the response has been fantastic. On the day we will see some staff members being slimed, lots of colour being splashed on students and staff and above all hopefully everybody will have a great time.

As we approach the end of the school year there are quite a few events coming up and our students are busy preparing themselves for a successful last few weeks. We hope to see you all at the  end of year assembly and awards day.

Kind Regards,

Hugo Luttmer

A/Principal

Our Spring garden is flourishing! Laura has put together some plants, herbs and flowers that are for sale in our office area!!

This year we have used our Sporting Skills Grant for cricket for Prep to Grade 6 students.

The New Town Cricket Club have been working on our batting, bowling and catching skills.

Sarah Bushby 

HPE Teacher

Levies 2024

A reminder that school levies are now overdue and payable at the school office. Flexible payment arrangements for families may be organised with the School Business Manager if required.

Families who are supported through the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) do not need to pay levies. Applications for the Student Assistance Scheme may be made online, or paper forms can be provided at the school office. 

Late arrivals

If your child arrives at school after 8:50am unaccompanied by a parent/guardian, the office will be marking attendance as unexplained other.  The procedure for late arrivals will be as is for unexplained absences in that office staff will be calling the parent/guardian to clarify the reason the student was late arriving to school.

A reminder that if your child is absent from school for any reason that you notify the school office by 9:30 am of that day.  You can either contact the school office on 6272 9100 or email goodwood.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au

Did you know if your child has 10 days off school per year, that by Grade 4 they are 1 year behind?

The best thing for your child's future is to come to school every day.

Student Medication

Please advise office staff and your child’s class teacher if your child needs to take medication during school hours so arrangements can be made for the medication to be administered.

It is a Department of Education requirement that the following forms must be completed and signed before the commencement of dispensing medication to students: ‘Administration of Routine Medication Authorisation Form for Parent/ Guardian’; and ‘Administration of Prescribed Medication Authorisation Form for Doctors’. The administration of medication to students is undertaken by Admin staff who will ensure it is taken correctly, details (e.g. date, time, dose etc) entered on the student’s personal medication sheet, and signed by a staff member and witness.

Medication is kept locked in the school safe or safe room. Students should not have any types of medication in their school bags.

Please remember that school hats are required to be worn now and in Term 4. 

Hats can be purchased from the school office for $9.00. 

(Don't forget to put your child's name on it)

At our Meet and Greet Assemblies we celebrate the students who have been caught following our Goodwood Primary School Values. If an adult or student observes someone doing something that is Safe, Caring or shows that they are Learning they fill out a Positive Detective slip. The student is shown the slip as immediate feedback and positive reinforcement. The slip is then placed into a big bucket and we draw names out of the bucket like a raffle and then whoever gets drawn out wins a small prize.

Some of our recent Positive Detective Winners!

• Jake - for displaying the value of We Care taking responsibility for his actions.
• Han - for displaying the value of We are Safe for her excellent behaviour at swimming.
• Mason W 1/2 - for displaying the value of We Care for finding Mel's glasses for her.
• Savannah - for displaying the value of We Care and We Learn for showing responsibility and always doing her best.
• Ruby C - for displaying the value of We Care for her excellent behaviour at swimming.

Enrolments are now being accepted for students commencing in Kindergarten in 2025. If you have a child that was born in 2020 who will be commencing at  Goodwood Primary next year, please collect an enrolment form from the office.

We wish to inform our school and broader community that we are having quite significant damage caused by the rabbit's infestation throughout our school grounds. 

Can all visitors to our school site to be advised to watch for uneven surfaces and holes.

We are working with DECYP Facilities for advice to find a solution.

Please find below the new Launching into Learning Schedule for Term 4. 

If you would like to follow our progress in the garden, please scan the QR code below to check out our photos on Goodwood Primary Kitchen Garden Instagram page.