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- Early Years Wellbeing Survey-Rumble's Quest
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- Student Led Conferences
- Principal's Communication
- Gratitude Day
- SRC ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
- SRC FATHERS DAY RAFFLE
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- CBCA BOOK WEEK
- SCIENCE WEEK
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- Kindergarten enrolments are now open for 2021!
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- SCHOOL SATISFACTION SURVEYS
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- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- STAS Eligibility Changes
- APPLE FOR THE TEACHER
- How does food improve your mood?
- Villony Virus Comes to Town
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All students to have a parent in attendance for the whole session.
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Dear Melissa, Early Years Wellbeing Survey – Rumble’s Quest The wellbeing of all students at Swansea Primary School is important to us. Swansea Primary School is using the early years wellbeing survey Rumble’s Quest to survey students in Years 1–3 on their wellbeing. The survey will be undertaken between 29th August and 9th September 2022. This letter provides key information about the survey and answers some questions that you may have about why your child is participating in the survey. About Rumble’s Quest Rumble's Quest is an online game that has been designed to measure student wellbeing. Young people’s sense of wellbeing is an important part of their development and how they learn at school. The purpose of the survey is to seek students’ views about their wellbeing and their engagement with school. The information collected will help to inform work within our school around student wellbeing. What is the survey about? When children participate in Rumble’s Quest they complete fun challenges and answer questions about the way they experience the world. The survey asks young people questions to understand things such as their social and emotional wellbeing; school relationships and engagement and learning in school; physical health and wellbeing; and after school activities. Will my child be identified in the results of the survey? How will this look? Your child’s answers to the survey questions will be combined to give your child an overall wellbeing score, which your school principal will receive. Your child’s individual answers will be kept confidential and will not be accessed by your school principal. An exception to this is for answers related to the safety of your child, which may be flagged for the school principal or a person they choose to follow up. Who will know about my child’s wellbeing from the survey results? Only your school principal or a person they choose at the school can access your child’s overall wellbeing score. This is accessed through a secure login. The principal will discuss this information with the classroom teacher to help them to support the student’s wellbeing. What is involved in completing the survey? Teachers will arrange for students to undertake the survey during class time. It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Students will be free to withdraw at any time. It is not compulsory. What do I have to do? If you do not wish for your child to participate in the wellbeing survey, please complete the form attached and return it to the school by Friday 25th August. If you agree for your child to participate in the wellbeing survey, you do not need to do anything. Where can I get more information? More information about the survey, including examples of the survey questions, can be found in the attached If you would like further information about Rumble’s Quest, this can be found at https://www.realwell.org.au/tools/rumbles-quest/ or can be collected from the school. For questions or concerns that you may have, please call the office. |
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Students in our school are taking part in the annual Student Wellbeing and
Engagement Survey.
The Survey will take place in Term 3, 2022 between 29 August 2022 and 23 September 2022.
The wellbeing of all students at Swansea Primary School is important to us. When young people feel safe, connected, and secure, they are more likely to engage in their learning.
This survey forms part of the Department’s Wellbeing for Learning - Child and
Student Wellbeing Strategy. It helps us get a picture of the current wellbeing of
our students, and what we can do to improve future wellbeing. The more
students who take part, the clearer our picture will be.
Please note: students’ answers are confidential. No one (including
school staff) will use the results to identify individual students.
Purpose of the survey
Young people’s sense of wellbeing is an important part of how they learn at
school. The purpose of the survey is to seek students’ views about their
wellbeing and their engagement with school. We encourage students in Years 4
to 12 to take part.
The information collected will help in many ways. For example, it will tell us that
a certain percentage of students feel like they receive the help they need. Or
that a certain percentage feel like they worry a lot. This information will help our
school, the Department of Education, and our school community to support
young people’s wellbeing.
What is the survey about?
The survey asks students about their:
· social and emotional wellbeing
· school relationships and engagement and learning in school
· physical health and wellbeing
· after school activities.
What is involved?
Students will fill out the survey on a device during class time. We will ask
students if they would like to take part, and they can choose to withdraw at any
time.
If you do not want your child to participate, please complete the form at the end of this letter.
Will students’ information be kept confidential?
The Department takes measures to ensure students’ personal information and
their identities remain anonymous when participating in the survey. Participating schools with fewer than five (5) students undertaking the survey will not receive
a school report in order to protect the confidentiality of students.
What will happen if a student is distressed during or after the survey?
The survey questions are not expected to distress students. However, the survey
does include questions that ask about topics such as students’ happiness and
experiences of being bullied. Teachers will inform students that:
· if they find the survey uncomfortable or distressing, they should leave the
survey screen immediately
· that it is not compulsory to take part in the survey as a whole, and
· students may also skip individual survey questions if they wish.
Students may want to speak to an adult about concerns or issues raised and we
will support them with this.
What do I have to do?
If you agree for your child to take part in the wellbeing survey, you do not need to do anything. If you do not want your child to take part in the wellbeing survey, please complete the form attached and return it to the school by Friday 26th August. SWES.JPG
Where can I get more information?
More information about the survey can be found in the attached SWES_FAQs_for_Parents_and_Carers.pdf. This will include examples of the survey questions.
If you would like further information on the Student Wellbeing and Engagement
Survey, visit www.education.tas.gov.au and search for “SWES” in the search bar.
This information can also be collected from the school.
For questions or concerns, or to view the questions, please email
wellbeing.unit@education.tas.gov.au or contact our school office.
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We are excited to be conducting Student Led Conferences again this year. The feedback from families last year was overwhelmingly positive and so, all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will be sharing their 2022 personal learning journey and goals this year. Student Led Conferences are not a parent teacher meeting. They are run by the students as a way for them to communicate and celebrate their learning and at the same time help to foster student agency, growth and develop our feedback culture at Swansea Primary. Students collectively enjoy sharing their achievements and we would like to invite families to visit classrooms in Week 1 of Term 4. Please note all existing bookings remain if you have already booked. To make a new booking please click on the new link below: Regards, |
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This week, class teachers have participated in a full day of professional learning with Gavin Grift, exploring how to implement sustained school imporvement by improving teacher quality and student outcomes. The day was long and exhausting, yet, highly valued and gave staff the opportunity to examine the work of professional learning communities (PLC's) through the school improvement lens.
Discussions around classes for 2021 has also been part of professional conversations at SPS and we have begun planning for next year. Our Kinder enrolments for 2021 are now open. If you know of any potential enrolments in the wider community please encourage them to pop in or contact the school for more information.
With 4 weeks of learning left this term and end of year celebrations on the horizon, we are looking forward to hearing suggestions from you for a new look, end of the year gathering. Given the year we have had, and how lucky we are, we want to end the year with a celebration (a decision which is still in the hands of Public Health). Whilst maintaining physical distancing and effective hygiene measures in large gatherings is challenging, we value your suggestions and hope that we can come together to celebrate our year of learning albeit how different it has been in 2020. If you have any ideas in mind or some time to help with organising an event, please pop in and see us or email through your suggestions.
Please save the date for some important events on our calendar:
Pre-Kinder (Tuesday's) 11am-12:30pm: 27th October; 3rd November; 10th November; 17th November and 24th November.
Term 3 Week 10 Assembly - Wednesday 23rd September, 2pm (Bookings essential - try booking - https://www.trybooking.com/BLGEP)
Or please join the Zoom Meeting:
https://tasedu.zoom.us/j/8799151693?pwd=SUN4cDlDQk9EeldPUkNMTExDUlQ5QT09
Meeting ID: 879 915 1693
Passcode: sps2020
Launching Into Learning Party: Tuesday 1st Decemeber, 9am-10:30am.
Grade 6 Farewell Dinner (Grade 6 students and parents only), Thursday 3rd December, @ Secret Location (TBC) from 5pm.
Celebration Assembly: Monday 14th December, 11am-12:30pm (Bookings essential - more details to follow).
Kristy Hay
Principal
Gratitude Day was a very eventful morning. During the morning we learnt a song and did some activities with the grade 6's.
We made candles in plastic containers and we made popcorn and cards. It was really nice that everyone came together and made things for people that we appreciate.
by Lilly, Shyla & Xearna
Please remember to bring your water/drink bottle to school everyday.
Uniform Update:
School logo school bags and Home Folders have been ordered.
All girls have been fitted to provide a guide for ordering the new school leggings for 2021.
*All items are due to take approximately 14 weeks, so they will be arrive for the commencement of the 2021 school year.
Please complete the notice to be sent home next week, for pre-ordering. Payment will be required upon collection.
We are excited to announce the Kindergarten days for 2021 will be
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.55am-2.45pm.
On Friday the 28th August it was football day each class had a turn of learning skills and then we had a Swan v Oyster football game. It was really fun. by Alice
On Friday we had a football day and it was awesome. We played a game of football. I had so much fun. by Josh
2020 School Satisfaction Surveys - Parent and Staff
School Satisfaction Surveys
Annual School Satisfaction Surveys for parents and staff are being conducted during August 2020 across Tasmanian government schools.
The surveys provide an opportunity for parents and staff to give important feedback on what the school does well and where we can improve. Questions cover a range of topics about our school.
All responses are secure and anonymous.
All parents will receive a letter in coming days.
We encourage you to complete the survey to give our school a clear direction for future programs and services for students.
Please contact the office if you wish to use a school computer to complete the survey.
Kind regards,
Kristy Hay
Principal
| Mon 31st August | SRC Online Silent Auction ends 8pm |
| Fri 4th Sept | Little Athletics Program in Schools visit |
| Fri 4th Sept | SRC Father's Day raffle drawn |
| Mon 7th Sept | Book Club Issue 6 orders due |
| Wed 23rd Sept | Term 3 Assembly 2pm |
| Fri 25th Sept | Last day of Term 3 |
| Mon 12th Oct | First day of Term 4 |
| 17th - 23rd Oct | CBCA Book Week |
| Mon 19th - Thurs 29th Oct | Book Fair in the Library |
| Wed 21st October | Book Week Parade - dress up with a book |
| Thurs 22nd Oct | Hobart Show Day Public Holiday |
| Fri 23rd Oct | Student Free Day |
| Thurs 3rd Dec | Grade 6 Farewell Dinner |
| Mon 14th Dec | Celebration Assembly |
STAS Eligibility Changes
The Tasmanian Government has announced the expansion of the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS), which waives the cost of Tasmanian Government levies for eligible students, for the 2021 school year onwards.
The eligibility for STAS will move to using the Health Care Card or equivalent as the assessment mechanism, replacing previous income thresholds that applied.
A set of Frequently Asked Questions has been developed to assist with any questions you may have.
Further questions about STAS or Levies and Charges in general can be sent to the Department of Education’s Financial Services Unit at stas@education.tas.gov.au or by calling 1800 827 055.
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