Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is hard to believe that we are already nearly at the end of the term.  I would like to thank all families for a positive start to the year. This week has been mixed with both difficult times and exciting ones.  We would like to thank all our families for their patience and understanding with the strike action that took place this week.  We understand how disruptive this is to families and appreciate that everyone was able to send students to school a bit later on Wednesday. Thank you!

This week we held our annual parent/teachers meetings.  I would like to thank families for supporting us with the new booking system.  It proved to be highly successful and reasonably easy to navigate.  We are hoping to use ‘Schoolzine’ more regularly in the future as a way of passing on information without the endless paper trail. Watch this space as we will provide more information about this in upcoming newsletters.

On Thursday, Punchbowl sent a representative team to the LSSSA inter school athletics carnival.  I would like to thank Mrs Dean, Mr Augostin, Mr Donati and Mrs Weldon for their attendance at the carnival and helping our students on the day. Congratulations to all students for not only their exceptional behaviour but also their results in individual and team events. 

The last day for students this term will be Thursday, 11^th April. On the Friday 12^th, all teachers are involved in Moderation Day. Punchbowl teachers will be meeting with teachers from the other Queechy Alliance schools; St Leonards, Ravenswood, Waverley, East Launceston, Norwood Primary and Queechy High School at Norwood Primary to moderate student work samples around reading.

Easter Raffle

The raffle will be drawn on Thursday, 11^th April, congratulations in advance to the winners of the individual class baskets.  The students have done a wonderful job in organising this great fundraiser for our school. Thank you for supporting this.

Anzac Day – 25^th April (during the school holidays)

Once again as mentioned in previous correspondence, Punchbowl Primary will be marching in the ANZAC Day parade.  Mrs Dean, Mrs Dunn and I have once again volunteered to walk with our students from Prince’s Square to the Cenotaph.  Students from our Student Leadership Board will remain for the service and laying of the wreath on behalf of our school. All students intending to march with our school will need to wear full school uniform.

I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy term break.  I hope all families and staff have a lovely Easter and we look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, 29^th April.

Liz O'Donahue - Principal

Educational Adjustments - Disability Funding - Parent and Family Forums - Term 2

Parents and families are invited to attend a forum to provide information about and discuss Educational Adjustments.

From 2020, there will be a new approach in Department of Education schools to assisting students with disability to access, participate and engage in quality educational programs. 

Forums are scheduled for Term 2. Light refreshments will be provided.

See details of locations and timing and how to register at: REGISTER HERE

For paper based newsletters please use the full web address to register is: https://edu.formstack.com/forms/parent_forums

Premiers Reading Challenge 2019

Starts 29^th of April 2019 (first day of term 2) and will runs for 10 weeks!

 Students from Prep to Year 6 are challenged to read 10 books in 10 week to win prizes.

They can negotiate with their class teacher to have a large chapter book counted as being more than one book.

 To monitor progress all students will all get a pencil, bookmark and reading log to record how they are going.

Every student at Punchbowl will have an opportunity to participate and is registered.

Students  can also write a book review on the Premier’s Reading Challenge website for a chance to win a gift voucher.

https://premiersreadingchallenge.tas.gov.au/Pages/about-the-challenge.aspx

 Class Teachers will be sharing student’s progress with Miss Rainbow who have some special prizes for people who are doing a really great job with their reading and these will be handing these out over the ten weeks of Term 2.

 Students who complete the challenge will receive a certificate from the Premier of Tasmania and a pack of prizes for participating.

 The Premier of Tasmanian has stated

‘Reading is just like sport - the more you practice the better you get.

I encourage students to take up the challenge of reading at least 10 books in 10 weeks.

Reading and literacy skills are the basic building blocks of life, no matter what you aspire to do or be’. 

Any questions can be directed to class teachers or Miss Rainbow regarding this event.

(from Assembly 26th March 2019)

P-1 Millen	Jasper C, Amarli J, Maisie S
P-1 Lockwood	Jett B, Alexis D, Jonathan P
P-1 Baker/Peachey	Lachie G, Lucas J, Whole class
1-2 Dunn	Theo T, Jorja B, Travis G
1-2 Cameron	Kate H, Shelby R, Jobe T
2 Stagoll	Dallas T, Chloe P
3 Wells	Sophie A, Bryce W
3-4 Johnstone	Jai C, Sunny M, Kobe P
4 McCarragher	Ronan F, Adelaide L
4-5 Shephard/Peachey	Sophie M, Anna R, Georgie B
5-6 Sutton	Poppi S, Mia S, Isabella A
5-6 Bodell	Asma H, Imogen M
5-6 Frerk/Bent	Ruihan S, Kobe K, Makinley R, Eirik B

Congratulations

Punchbowl Primary School recently held their annual Lego Competition. It was wonderful to see students across the school bring in their original and imaginative Lego creations. Congratulations to the following category winners:

Grade P-2

Eli W

Grade 3-4 (& Overall School Winner)

Grayson E

Grade 5/6 

Oliver F

The winning creations are on display in the front entrance of the school until the holidays.

All the best to Grayson who has been entered into Launceston Brixhibition competition. 

Photo's from yesterdays LSSSA Athletics Carnival.

Icy Pole sales for Grades Prep-6 will be every Thursday during this term.

Lemonade Icy Poles    $1.00

Peters Frosty Fruits     $1.20

Punchbowl Primary School is raising funds. Here's how you can help...

The 2019/2020 Entertainment Book has been sent home with students earlier this week.  If you do not wish to purchase the hard copy of the book, can you please return book to the school office as soon as possible.  Should you wish to order another book 

Click here to order your book online

Annual General Meeting/General Meeting

A reminder, the Punchbowl Primary School Association AGM will be held on Wednesday, 8th May, commencing at 7:00pm in the school staffroom, followed by the a General Meeting. All welcome to attend!

Mothers Day Stall

On Thursday, 9th May the Fundraising Committee will be holding a Mother's Day Stall.  Each class will have the opportunity to visit the stall throughout the day.

It was our pleasure to welcome Daniel Geale, our own home grown World Champion Boxer to Queechy High School to spend some quality time with our students reiterating why he is a Champion.  Daniel shared with us his determination and drive to succeed and how he embraced many facets of self discipline to achieve his goals and aspirations, including maintaining his school regime as an equal priority in achieving World Champion status.

We were all captivated and inspired by Daniel’s open and candid comments in a relaxing chat session, enjoying the humour and honesty surrounding the motivational messages.  Daniel’s coach, Mr. Graeme George was on hand to provide anecdotes from a different perspective and very happy to verify that our own Kiara displays great potential and definitive style in her training sessions.