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- PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
- DATES TO REMEMBER IN 2020
- ATHLETICS GALA MORNING - PREP TO YEAR 2
- OUR BOOK WEEK DISPLAYS
- ARTWORK DESIGN AS PART OF OUR REBUILD
- EXCURSIONS
- DONATION OF RESOURCES
- YEAR 4-5 TERM 4 GRATITUDE JOURNALS
- WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING IN MUSIC WITH MR HAY
- CURIOUS CREATURES IN 2/3
- TICKET TO PLAY
- CRICKET PROGRAMS
- MOVE WELL, EAT WELL
- POP UP PLAY DAYS
- SPORT OPPORTUNITIES
FROM OUR PRINCIPAL MRS LEANNE SMITH
We have had a great start to Term 4. It is really nice to see the sun more often and the oval looking lovely and green for the children to play on. Over the holidays the extra soft fall was added around all the equipment so we now have all our playground open again. Miss Gourlay has put the football posts up and the students are enjoying games of both football and basketball.
During the break the contractors were very busy while there were no students and the underground pipe system for our fire service has gone in through the staff carpark and across the front of the school. This week they are finishing off the connection across the top of the school to a new hydrant which will be placed outside our fence near where the shipping container currently is. Yesterday a crane came on site and all the timber and steel for the structure arrived, we will see the frame of the building appear over the coming days. After all the work that has gone in to the ground work it is exciting to see it starting to take shape. Last night I shared with School Association the artwork which is part of the redevelopment. We will be meeting the artist next week and that will be ready at the same time as the building, the design is attached, and it will definitely add beauty to the entrance to the school.
The next 8 weeks are going to be a very busy time for all. Below are listed significant dates to mark in your diary.
Thursday 5th November: Outdoor Classroom Day This year we will be taking part in this national day. All classes will spend the morning learning outside. The children will be put into groups and get to experience 2 different activities. Unfortunately, due to the continued guidelines we will not be able to open this day up to parents. Keep an eye out on Facebook and Schoolzine as we will share all the experiences through these.
Monday 9th – Friday 13th November – Week 5: Keep an eye out for our next virtual assembly, a group of Grade 6 volunteers are busy organising the sharing of this. There is so much amazing learning happening in all classes its tough to decide just what to share.
Wednesday 18th November – Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Empowering Kids, Raising Children to Thrive. Parent Session with Lisa Ford, Clinical Psychologist. Lisa Ford has worked with children, families and schools for over 17 years. We were very lucky to book Lisa for this session. I cannot recommend her highly enough, please mark this date in your dairy and contact the school to book a seat. (Flyer attached)
Thursday 26th November – Prep to 2 Athletics Carnival: Due to our restrictions with numbers we have decided to keep our athletics carnival to just Prep to 2. The Grade 3 – 6 had their trials/carnival in Term 1. Parents of Prep to 2 students are welcome to attend. For this day we will need to book in all attending so please contact the office for this. The COVID tracing forms will need to be filled out and we will have seating areas organised. You are welcome to bring along your own seats and we will have areas for them to go making sure we adhere to the 1.5 m distancing requirements. The carnival will run from 8:50 am to 10:50 am so you will be able to set up when you drop your children to school. Miss Gourlay will share information about the day via the newsletter.
Friday 27th November – Swimming Trials/Carnival – Grades 3-6: As we had to cancel our last date we have now rescheduled the carnival for this date. For all who were to attend the previous day a new note will be going home to sign and return and a part of that asks for number of parents attending.
Thursday 10th December – Grade 6 Big day out.
Monday 14th December – Grade 6 Colins Cap Walk.
Wednesday 16th December – End of Year Assembly. As we are not able to hold our assembly in the hall space due to capacity restrictions we are going to hold an outdoor assembly on the oval (lets all hope for a lovely day) During this assembly all classes will share a performance and the grade 6 awards and certificates will be presented. All families are welcome to attend. You can bring along a picnic blanket or chairs and we will have areas designated for these making sure we follow the current guidelines. There will be more details in following newsletters.
Last Day – Thursday 17th December – Class specific details about this day will be shared as the term progresses. The grade 6 class will hold a special morning tea where the grade 6 parents will be invited to watch the slide show of their children’s years at Molesworth Primary.
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On Thursday 26th of November at 8:50 am to 10:50 am Molesworth will be running their Athletics Gala Morning! In the lead up, our Prep to Year 2 students will be practising various athletic activities in their PE sessions ready for their events.
The Gala is going to focus on three main key areas; sportsmanship, participation and having fun! The children will be involved in some different races as well as novelty events. When not participating in an event, students are encouraged to cheer on their fellow school mates from the side of the track (tarp area) under our lovely new Molesworth gazebos! Students will be required to wear their hat and are encouraged to bring their drink bottles of water down for the morning.
Each race will have ribbons for the first 4 places and all students will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the day!
If you would like to attend please phone the office on 6261 2091 to register.
Molesworth Primary: Nature, Nurture, Knowledge.
A MODERN/ABSTRACT RELIEF WALL SCULPTURE REPRESENTING THE SCHOOLS VALUES.
Utilising natural materials, wood, and steel. Steel and wood will be etched and cut out and it will be painted. Depending on costing and to include graffiti proofing and varnish to protect and extend lifespan to 15 years plus.
Please not this is not the final artwork and still needs refining.
YEAR 5-6 CLASS EXCURSION WITH MEC - TEAM BUILDING
THURSDAY 29 APRIL, 2021
Tomorrow (Thursday the 29 April), Year 5-6 will be visiting the Molesworth Environment Centre to participate in team building activities.
They will begin their session at 10:00 am with morning tea at the MEC and then walk across the bridges to the senior team building activities site. After completing the activities, they will have lunch and then walk back to attempt the rope bridge and should arrive back at school at approximately 2:00 pm.
Students will need to bring a packed lunch, drink bottle and warm weatherproof clothing and suitable footwear.
Permission slips have been sent home and should have already all been returned to school to allow students to participate in this excursion.
YEAR 3-4 CLASS EXCURSION WITH MEC - INDIGENOUS STUDIES
FRIDAY 30 APRIL, 2021
On Friday 30 April (this Friday) students from Year 3-4 will be participating in an Indigenous Studies session with the Molesworth Environment Centre.
The class will be starting the excursion at 10:00 am at the MEC building here at school before heading out onto the surrounding properties as part of the day’s activities. They expect to return by approximately 2:00 pm. Students are required to bring on the day a packed lunch and drink bottle. A spare or extra drink too is highly desirable. Children need to wear comfortable long sleeved/legged clothing, appropriate closed toe walking/running shoes and have a weatherproof jacket.
Permission slips have been sent home and should have already all been returned to school to allow students to participate in this excursion.
PREP-1WY CLASS EXCURSION WITH MEC - TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION
WEDNESDAY 5 MAY, 2021
On Wednesday 5th May Prep/1 Wiseman/Young have their first MEC excursion. They will be participating in a number of team building challenges designed to encourage cooperation, effective communication skills and problem solving. The purpose of this excursion will provide situations for students to practice work collaboratively with others to solve problems.
They will be walking to the nearby team building area that is set in bush surroundings, with challenges making use of the natural environment as well as manmade structures. Students will be engaging in physical activities that support agility and physical coordination development and are required to wear appropriate sturdy walking footwear. All activities will be based in an outdoor/bush environment and students will need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of drinking water, warm and waterproof clothing, and a school hat.
Permission slips will be sent home shortly and NEED TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL NO LATER THAN TUESDAY 4 MAY, 2021.
PREP-1J CLASS EXCURSION WITH MEC - TEAM BUILDING
WEDNESDAY 12 MAY, 2021
On Wednesday 12May, the children from Prep-1J are going on an excursion to the Molesworth Environment Centre. The students will be participating in an introductory Team Building session.
The students will be leaving the school at 9:30 am and will be returning at 12:30 pm.
The students will wear their school uniform but will require a warm jacket as they will be outside for part of the school day. They will require a packed recess plus filled plastic drink bottle. We will be returning to school for our lunch break.
Permission slips will be sent home shortly and NEED TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL NO LATER THAN TUESDAY 11 MAY, 2021.
Molesworth Primary is so incredibly lucky to have such thoughtful members of our community who are always willing to donate their time and resources to our school to benefit our CHILDREN.
We would like to say a big thank you to Regina, a member of our school community, who recently donated a balance beam and gym resources!
In our final term of the year we have started individual “Gratitude Journals”
What Is Gratitude?
Gratitude is one of many positive emotions. It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is about pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, even computer access. It's taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether it's a small thing or a big thing.
We can use lots of words to describe feelings of gratitude: We might say we feel thankful, lucky, fortunate, humbled, or blessed.
Why Gratitude Matters:
Gratitude doesn't just feel good. Making a habit of practising gratitude can also be good for us. Like other positive emotions, feeling grateful on a regular basis can have a big positive effect on our lives.
Here are some journal entries…..
“I am grateful for living in Tasmania.” - (Dante)
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that I have been given to play sports and other extracurricular activities with my friends in and outside of school.” - (Hamish)
“You know how we feel happy when we’re kind to someone or make them smile? You get that same feeling when we show gratitude.” - (Alexia)
“I’m grateful for two great parents who care about the environment, are funny, nice, caring, kind and loving.” - (Finn)
“I’m grateful for my school, my amazing friends and teachers.” - (Nash)
“I’m grateful for the compassion shown to others during Covid 19.” - (Conor)
“I’m grateful for being able to have big dreams.” - (Gabe)
“I’m grateful for my Nan for being there for me and never giving up.” - (Kyeshia)
“I am grateful for what mum and dad have done for me.” - (Cody)
“When I’m grateful I feel happy, excited and surprised.” - (Ruby C)
“I am grateful for having a roof over my head.” - (Meghan)
“I am grateful for my family, my friends and my teachers.” - (Stephanie)
“I am grateful that mum can take me to sport.” - (Darcy)
“If everyone showed a little bit of gratitude every day then it would make everyone feel better and have a positive effect on the world.” - (Ruby R)
Hello everyone!
We're back into Music in term 4 already and grades 3 to 6 are having fun with our new ukuleles! They are very versatile little instruments that are great to use alongside our xylophones and to sing with. The Preps right through to grade sixes are singing, playing, moving and grooving each Monday as we use our teamwork and listening skills to make music together. It has been great fun to see all students develop their musical skills to achieve more and more each week. Where else can you use your hands, body, brain and voice together all at the same time in such an enjoyable way!
Bravo Molesworth Musicians!
Beginning Term 4 with ‘Book Week’ has reminded us that reading can take us on such fascinating, powerful and mysterious adventures without even leaving our classroom. 2/3 have been discussing how books can often provoke wonders and questions about characters, their actions and feelings.
This year’s theme ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds!’ inspired us to appreciate what makes us curious. Here are some of the curiosities we captured using watercolour and a photo of ourselves deep in thought.
We will continue being wild about reading and feed our curiosity with books.
- The Museum makes me curious because you don’t know what’s inside. – Ryder
- I wonder what my parents are doing when I’m not at home. – Abbie
- I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. – Maia
- Why can’t some birds fly? – Holly
- How does lightening occur? – Jack R
- I’m curious about dice and what number I will roll. – Alex D
- I’m curious about why penguins sit on their eggs. – Axton
- I wonder how many stars are in the galaxy – Bailee
- I wonder what my Mum will say? Alex W
- I’m curious how many deer are left in the world? – Jack S
- Fingerprints makes me curious because they have so many lines and waves. – Amber
- I am curious about how and who invented the world? – Charlotte
- Racing makes me curious because I wonder who will win. – Braiden
- Why are snakes and lizards called reptiles? – Ashley
- I wonder if water is heavier than milk? – Seth
- I wonder how to drive a car? – Mitchell
- Cats make me curious because I wonder why they are so shy? – Haley
- How is wind created? Freya
- How is the engine of a motorbike made? Aiden
About Ticket to Play
Ticket to Play is a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to reduce the cost of participating in club sporting activities for Tasmanian children. The key objective of Ticket to Play is to increase the number of young Tasmanians playing sport and supporting the Tasmanian Government’s objective of Tasmania being the healthiest population by 2025. Ticket to Play provides two vouchers up to $100 each towards club membership for children aged 5-18 years and listed on a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or in Out of Home Care.
Who is eligible for a voucher?
Applicants must be: living in Tasmania; aged between 5 and 18 years old at the time of application; and be listed on a valid Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card (either their own or their parent, guardian or carer’s) or be in Out of Home Care. In the 2020-21 program, each eligible child will receive two vouchers worth $100 each which can be used both at one activity provider, or at two different activity providers.
What can I use a voucher for?
The voucher can be used at approved activity providers who meet certain eligibility criteria. Search for approved activity providers here: https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/ticket-to-play/all-sport
The voucher is available for use toward the cost of membership fees. Other items such as uniforms, equipment, footwear etc. are not eligible.
For more information please visit this website: https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/ticket-to-play/about-ticket-to-play
Contact us
If you need help with the Ticket to Play application, contact tickettoplay@communities.tas.gov.au or on 1800 252 476.
Cricket Tas have a number of after school cricket programs running in term 4 within the New Norfolk and Bridgewater areas. They offer 2 entry level programs – Junior Blaster and Master Blaster.
Junior Blaster is for children aged 5-7 who are new to cricket. It is a skill based program designed to teach them how to bat, bowl and field through fun games and activities.
Master Blasters is for children aged 7-11 who have some previous cricket experience. This is a game based program, where each week participants take part in a modified game of T20 cricket, where they get to bat, bowl and field.
Both programs are paid programs and Ticket to Play vouchers are accepted.
All equipment is supplied. With both programs, participants receive a pack of cricket items as part of their registration.
For Junior Blaster they receive the following:
- Plastic Bat
- Personalised T-shirt
- Ball
- Hat
- Passport – contains activities for participants to do at home
For Master Blaster, they receive the following:
- Hat
- Passport
Below is a list of programs within the area:
Brighton District Cricket Club:
Junior Blaster Program:
Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am
14th November – 13th March (Break over school holiday period)
Cost: $100
Master Blaster Program:
Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:30 am
14th November – 20th March (Break over school holiday period)
Cost: $100
St Brigid’s Catholic School, New Norfolk
Junior Blaster Program
Wednesdays 3:20pm – 4:20pm
28th October – 9th December
Cost: $75
New Norfolk Cricket Club:
Master Blaster Program:
Thursdays 3:40 pm – 4:50 pm
29th October – 3rd December
Cost: $60
To register for any of the above programs – if you head to www.playcricket.com.au and type in the club or school name, the program will appear.
