What a busy end to the term! It has been wonderful to see the parent teacher conversations happening across the classrooms with teachers sharing evidence of learning and having productive conversations about student learning.

We really enjoyed a visit by Her Excellency Governor Barbara Baker as part of her trip around the Derwent Valley.  I attended a civic reception that afternoon where she spoke of her visit as a highlight of her day.

It was great to hear about our school chess team’s first participation at the Chess Interschool Championships.  Thank you to James for your time and effort in assisting our children in preparing for the competition.  Parent/carers please keep an eye out next term as we will be continuting with the chess program.

We are looking forward to attending the Festival of Voices choir event next week as a whole school.  We still have a few permission required for this excursion.  Can everyone please check their Schoolzine app and/or email and ensure you have submitted yours.

Mr Greg Warman, Acting Principal

On Tuesday the 20^th of June, 7 students from Molesworth participated in the Interschool Chess Tournament, held at Austin’s Ferry Primary. The students were Ellis, Nick, Darcy C, Timana, Maia, Sebastian, and Thomas. 

The tournament had two divisions, primary and high school, with about 80 students from across 8 schools competing in the primary division.

The schedule was intense, with each students playing a total of 7 games throughout the day. After each round, the student’s scores were adjusted, and they were continuously matched against students of the same ability (The Swiss mode of tournament play!).

Molesworth finished in sixth place, which is a great achievement considering it was the first time the school had entered the competition, and that we had the smallest number of students in our team. Our team also had the youngest competitors, 2 students from prep. Molesworth’s stand out chess player was Darcy Cross who really shone on the day, winning 5 of his 7 games!

All students did Molesworth proud with their sportsmanship, polite behaviour, and maturity. However, the most impressive feature of the day was how united the Molesworth team was and the support and encouragement they showed their teammates.

The JackJumpers are continuing to jump around the state during the July school holidays with new fun and engaging clinics for all kids.

The JackJumpers school holiday basketball clinics are led by the JackJumpers community coaches, and of course include plenty of games with Tasmania’s fun-loving mascot Jack the Jumper.

There are several dates, times, locations, and age groups to choose from, ensuring there is an event for many Tasmanian families.

The clinics series will tip-off on July 11 with an all-girls clinic in the North led by Launceston Tornadoes players before we roll out a series of fun clinics for a range of ages all across Tasmania.

Clinic Details:

Monday July 17 - Moonah (9 am - 3 pm all-day, or half-day either 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm)

Tuesday July 18 - Kingston (9 am - 3 pm all-day, or half-day either 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm)

Wednesday July 19 - Moonah (9 am - 3 pm all-day, or half-day either 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm)

Thursday July 20 - Kingston (9 am - 3 pm)

Friday July 21 - Clarence (9 am - 3 pm all-day, or half-day either 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm)

Click on the link below for more information about the clinics, and links to register.

Tasmania JackJumpers | Official NBL Website

Ticket to Play 2023-24 program opening early July 

Ticket to Play is a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to reduce the cost of sport and active recreation membership and/or registration for eligible children.

Ticket to Play provides two vouchers worth up to $100 each towards club membership fees for children aged 5-18 years who are listed on a Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or are in Out of Home Care. Vouchers can be used at two different activity providers, or both can be used at one activity provider.

The key objective of Ticket to Play is to increase the number of young Tasmanians participating in sport and active recreation.

Who is eligible for a voucher?

Applicants must be:

• aged between 5 and 18 years old at the time of application; and
• listed on a valid Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card (either their own or their parent, guardian or carer’s) or be in Out of Home Care
• Special consideration may apply if the child is aged 5 to 18 years, is a resident in Tasmania and meets the following criteria:
• the child/family is a temporary or provisional visa holder, undocumented migrant or international student.

If you meet this criteria, please email Ticket to Play for more information

What can I use a voucher for?

Vouchers can be used toward the cost of club membership or registration fees at Tasmanian sport or recreation organisations who are listed as an approved activity provider.