Last week we saw My Hay begin his conversations with his families as he is on leave from 22^nd June until the end of Term 3. 

This week Mrs McCausland is conducting her conversations with the Kinder families.  The other classes are being held during Week 10 and 11.  The invitations to book a time to meet has gone out via Schoolzine.  If you are unsure or having any issues please call the office and Anita and Telisa are very happy to help you out.  All teachers look forward to these times to talk about your child and share their learning as well as talk about any information you have to share.

This year our Grade 5/6 students are involved in the lantern building for the lantern parade.  We start the designing and building this Thursday and are very much looking forward to being a part of this Derwent Valley event.

It will be held on High street on the 23rd June between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm and is a chance for the community to celebrate a wintery evening with food, fire and music. High Street will be closed to traffic between Charles and Burnett street and the street will come alive with local businesses opening late, the lantern parade, fire performers and drummers, music, food trucks, children’s activities and music. It is planned that the event will be family-friendly and alcohol free. It is estimated that around 500 people will attend.

The parade – involving the lanterns, drummers, and fire performers is set to start at Lees Corner at 6:00 pm and will go up and down a section of High street, returning to Lees corner to display the lanterns.  We are asking any families of grade 5/6 students who are able to take their children to the event at 6:00 pm to be a part of the parade and celebrate the amazing lanterns.

All families are welcome to join in the event and celebrate with the community.

On Tuesday we ran another very successful school Cross Country.  All children focused on their own race and challenged themselves to complete the course.  The students in Grade 3 to 6 who have been selected for the Interschool will receive an individual letter.  Thank you to all the families who came along to watch and cheer everyone on.

Unfortunately, Miss Gourlay injured herself at Netball on the weekend so is not at school but she left everything very well organised so all involved knew what to do to make sure all our students participated and enjoyed the challenge.

A fantastic whole school performance was enjoyed by all our students this morning - MANA – The Spirit of Polynesia.  Bernard danced and talked about Polynesia sharing the dances of the islands within this area.  There was lots of energy and enjoyment by the students including having a go at trying the dances.

Fairies and secret gardens are magic! There’s magic in the very idea that fairies might be living at your place! Your child’s imagination can come to life as they build a special home for the fairies. They will also develop care and empathy as they create a home for someone else.

Fairy homes and secret gardens - Great Start

The rising number of children and young people vaping is a growing issue of concern in our community.  

Electronic cigarettes (vapes) can be appealing to young people due to bright colours and flavours. But no vapes are safe as they are often full of harmful chemicals and nicotine.  For this reason, vapes can be addictive and harmful for lungs, brain development and general health.  

It is important to talk to your children about vaping. Try to be understanding, compassionate and non-judgemental as you support them to learn more about the dangers of vaping or in seeking support to quit. 

Information on what vaping is, the impacts and how to support your child is available on the new Department for Education, Children and Young People webpage on vaping, which can be accessed here: 

https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/about-us/projects/child-student-wellbeing/vaping/  

The No Barriers grant will help young Australians aged 7-12 with a disability over come initial start-up costs to participate in sport. The funds are to be used towards new and upgraded equipment, club and competition fees, cost of travel and accommodation. See below link for further details: https://www.sportaccessfoundation.org.au/our-grants/sport-access-foundation-no-barriers-grant-2023

The world-renowned Derwent Valley Concert Band will be starting a Learner Programme for beginner instrumental musicians. Come along and try an instrument (or two!). Experienced tutors. New skills. New friends.

• No experience necessary
• Beginning Term 3 - Wednesday July 26th 2023
• 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
• Memorial Hall, Circle St, New Norfolk
• Ages 10+

For more information go to our website: www.dvcb.org, or email: Learner@dvcb.org, or contact: Sarah Okenyo (0414 311 655) or Lyall McDermott (0447 481 203)

We look forward to welcoming you!