July 2024

As we reach the end of another term, we are filled with gratitude and pride for the achievements and progress our students have made. This term has flown by quickly, but it has been incredibly productive and rewarding for everyone involved.

One of the significant advancements this term has been the installation of Promethean interactive screens in every classroom. These state-of-the-art screens have greatly enhanced our teaching and learning experiences, providing dynamic and interactive lessons that engage our students more effectively.

This term, we also introduced Core Knowledge units across all year levels, which have proven to be an outstanding success. These units are designed to give students in-depth knowledge and vocabulary associated with a specific topic, fostering a deeper understanding and retention of information.

- Prep: Our Prep  learners delved into text-based units, exploring rich and engaging stories.

- Years 1 and 2: Students embarked on a fascinating exploration of Ancient Greece, learning about its mythology, history, and cultural contributions.

- Years 3 and 4: The adventurous world of the Vikings captivated our students, who learned about their seafaring expeditions, daily life, and significant impact on history.

- Years 5 and 6: Our senior primary students studied Feudal Japan, discovering the intricate societal structures, traditions, and influential figures of this historical period.

It has been wonderful to witness the students' enthusiasm and engagement in learning these topics. Their retained knowledge and the vocabulary they have acquired are a testament to the effectiveness of the Core Knowledge units and the skill of our teachers in implementing these. The level of understanding and excitement displayed by the students has been truly inspiring.

To celebrate these achievements, we are holding our Ancient Civilisations Day on Friday. This event will allow students to showcase what they have learned and participate in various activities related to Ancient Greece, the Vikings, and Feudal Japan. It promises to be a fun day for all.

As we conclude this term, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated teachers and supportive parents. Your commitment and collaboration are vital to our students' success, and we are grateful for your ongoing support.

We wish you all a safe and enjoyable holiday break. May you return refreshed and ready for another exciting term of learning and growth.

Mid-Year Reports

Mid-year reports will be available on Compass on Friday afternoon. These reports will provide a summary of your child’s achievements so far this year – their strengths, areas for improvement, and overall development. It is a valuable review of, not only their academic performance, but also their personal growth, social skills, and engagement in learning. It would be great to read through the report with your child and celebrate their progress with them. I have read every student’s report. Certainly, there is room for growth, but I am incredibly proud of every student and the progress they have made. Thank you for your support of your child’s education and sincere gratitude to our Teachers, Teacher Assistants and school staff. Parent-Teacher Meetings will take place in Week 2 of next term. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak with your child’s teacher about specific areas of growth or need. 

This term we welcomed Miss Reagan Schuuring, who was the successful applicant of the recently advertised Teacher Assistant position. Reagan has settled beautifully into Year 1 and Prep.

This week we farewell Mrs Amelia Coombs.

Amelia started in October 2010 on a Remote Indigenous Employment Program traineeship with Work and Training, completing certificates 2, 3 and a Diploma of Business in 2015.

We are very sad to say goodbye to Amelia, she is a very valued member of our team and is a wealth of knowledge.

Amelia is now moving onto a new role. We wish her all the best and we are happy that we will continue to see her at school as a parent.

Thank you Amelia for your amazing service and dedication to St Peter Chanel. You will be missed!!

At the end of this term we farewell some students. Ella Berechree, Hudson Crawford & Inaya Chattha. We will miss you all and wish you the best at your new schools in various locations around the state. 

We have 83 students participating in the Premier’s Reading Challenge here at school and the total number of books read by the students that have brought their log books back, is an astonishing 621 books! This is great news considering we are only in week 2 of the challenge! Please remember to bring back your log books each Tuesday morning (P-6) and each Wednesday (Kinder) to get a stamp, update your total number of books and go in the weekly draw to receive a prize. This week’s winner was Ella Burley. Well done, Ella! Keep up the great reading everyone!!

Another exciting opportunity coming for students, is that I will be starting a choir with Year 3-6 students in Term 3! Students will have the opportunity to sign up and audition for this on Tuesday next week, so the choir can start forming in Term 3. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn to sing as a group. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this. 

What a jam packed term we have had for Children’s University.  It is very exciting that we have 15 students who have achieved 30 hours (or more) of logged learning in their passports, and are now eligible for graduation in November.  Well done to you all! 

Last week was our last lunch time activity for Term 2, however, if any students have activities that need to be logged, you are more than welcome to bring your passport in before the end of term.  

To celebrate our term, here are some photos from two of our sessions together:

Today we farewelled Constable Connor. Constable Connor became our adopt-a-cop in June last year. In this time, he has built many relationships with our students, joined in classroom activities, cheered on students at carnivals and supported those who needed it. We are sad to see Constable Connor go, but we are thrilled to have Constable Luc Keep join our school community as our new adopt-a-cop. We wish Connor all the best with his move to Launceston.

A big ‘Thank You’ to Smithton Rotary for their generous donation to our breakfast club! Donations like these enable us to continue providing breakfast club for our students. 

A reminder for families, Monday, 22nd July is a student free day. Term 3 will commence for students on Tuesday, 23rd July. Staff will be participating in a system training day on Monday. 

Congratulations to the following students who received awards last fortnight:

Aiming High Awards 

Kinder - Jase Radford & Nora Revell

Prep - Tobias Horton & Eva Burke 

Yr 1 - Rocco Schurring & Jaxon Gray

Yr 2- Henry Cotton & Rylan Nichols

Yr 3- Evie Franks & Luca Farrelly 

Yr 4 - Tayla Berechree & Ethan Braid

Yr 5  - Myla Jenkins & Georgie Blake

Yr 6 - Jordan Pay & Jack Dawson 

SPC Way

Ruby Doel 

Well done to these students who were presented with awards today at Assembly: 

Shooting STARRS Awards 

Kinder - Skye Ollington & Ollie Cooper

Prep - Avayah Brown & Thomas Lillico

Yr 1 - Oscar Magee & Harry Gourley

Yr 2- Cienna Bell & Hamda Usama

Yr 3- Nash Miles & Logan Rutter

Yr 4 - Chad McSweeney & Olivia Doel

Yr 5  - Grace Williams & Sophia Hardy

Yr 6 - Noah Gray & Charlotte Armstrong 

SPC Way

Huxley Bryan

End of Term STARRS

Individual - Kaley Saward

Class - Year 4

House - Gibson

We are pleased to announce our class captains for Term 3/4:

Class Captains

Prep - Arlo Gray & Nova Revell

Yr 1 - Harry Gourley & Rylee Schuuring

Yr 2 - Brock Hardy & Cienna Bell

Yr 3 - Rory Bishop & Logan Rutter

Yr 4 - Harry Dawson & Tayla Berechree

Yr 5 - Jhett McAlister & Sophia Hardy

If you’ve been wondering how we’re keeping busy during play on these recent rainy days, this is how! Grade 3 Teacher, Miss Malley and School Counsellor, Denika, have been running “Inside Lunch Club” every Wednesday at second lunch throughout Term 2. Inside Lunch club consists of craft, drawing, colouring, games, LEGO and all things creativity for students who like to take lunch time a little slower. Inside Lunch Club has proved to be a hit throughout Term 2, so much so that Miss Malley and Denika are hoping to run it again in Term 3!

Please see below term dates for 2025:

We have two teams entered into the Devonport Primary School Tournament this weekend.

Our teams are:

We wish the boys the very best of luck and we look forward to hearing how you go. ENJOY !

A big thank you to Bec and Scott for coaching.