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Science Awards
Last week I attended the Science Awards for 2019 for Science Week. The presentations were held at the University of Tasmania. Port Dalrymple school received an award for the most entries which was wonderful news. Included in the newsletter is a list of the award recipients.
Student Leader Board
Congratulations to the year 9 students who nominated for the Student Leadership Board 2020. The successful candidates are
Oliver |
Coby |
Jacoda |
Connor |
Amelia |
John |
Brianna |
Taylah |
Jahani |
Shakayla |
TPSSA Cricket Representatives
Well-done to our TPSSA Cricket representatives for 2019. The students involved in this years carnival were.
Included in the Newsletter is a report from Jack.
Jack |
Aiden |
Sport Championships 2019
At the recent whole school assembly, we recognised the Sports Champions for 2019. Well-done to all of those students who received certificates and for your outstanding sportsmanship.
Year
|
Swimming |
Cross Country |
Athletics Track |
Athletics Field |
State Representation |
2 |
|
Zane |
Zane |
Zane |
Kyle – All School Athletics |
2 |
|
Imogen |
Amelia |
Amelia |
Ellie – Touch Football |
3 |
Austin |
Johnathon |
Austin |
Jarrod |
Tyson –Go Kart Championships |
3 |
Sophie-Lee |
Keely |
Keeley |
Keely |
Samuel – Cricket |
4 |
Hunter |
Hunter |
Hunter |
Hunter |
|
4 |
Sophia |
Amber |
Amber |
Amber |
National Representation |
5 |
Ashton |
Ashton |
Ashton |
Jordan |
Lachlan – Trans-Tasman Fishing Competition |
5 |
Imogen |
Mia |
Indianna |
Makayla |
|
6 |
Connor |
Callum |
Alex |
Alex |
|
6 |
Ava |
Ava |
Brielle |
Brielle |
|
7 |
Mitchell |
Cody |
Rory |
Oliver |
|
7 |
Ella |
Savannah |
Savannah |
Chloe |
|
8 |
Jack |
Tallis |
Jack |
Billy |
|
8 |
Ellie |
Ellie |
Aspen |
Felicity |
|
9 |
Coby |
J’Kobi |
Kyle |
Kyle |
|
9 |
Jahani |
Brianna |
Olivia |
Kassidi |
|
10 |
Tyran |
Tyan |
Tyran |
Tyran |
|
10 |
Jorja |
Jordan |
Megan |
Taylah |
|
2020 Office Hours
The School Office will be open for payment of levies, collection of stationery and informs for two days on
Wednesday 29th January, 9.00am – 2.30pm
Thursday 30th January, 9.00am – 2.30pm
Levies and uniform items can be paid for by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card to the school.
School resumes for students on Wednesday, 5th February 2020
2020 Levy Charges
Kindergarten | Full Year | $220 | Per Term | $55 |
Prep - Year 6 | Full Year | $300 | Per Term | $73 |
Year 7 - Year 10 | Full Year | $480 | Per Term | $120 |
Year 11 - Year 12 | Full Year | $400 | Per Term | $100 |
School Dates
Tuesday 10th December | K-4 Christmas Concert |
Thursday 12th December | Year 10 Celebration Dinner |
Tuesday 17th December | Year 10 Presentation Evening |
When you finish Years 11 and 12, anything can happen. If you are currently in Year 10, you will need to continue studying until you finish Year 12 (or meet a leaving requirement). Once you leave school, it can be tough out there. Most jobs today require you to complete Year 12 as a minimum and 91% of all new jobs will also require a VET or university qualification. That’s why there are now more ways than ever before to finish Years 11 and 12 your way.
You don’t need to finish school the old-fashioned way. There are courses and training programs available to suit everyone. Just ask your teachers, Year 10 or My Education Coordinator – they will be able to tell you all about your options. There are so many more opportunities available to you if you complete Year 12.
Always remember if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, you’re not stuck. You can always shift focus and find the best options to suit you. To find out more, talk to your teachers or head to anything.tas.gov.au.
Congratulations to the following student who received merit certificates in our Junior School assembly.
Aspiration |
|
Awarded to |
For |
Ruby P/1A |
Her efforts to include more persuasive language in her writing |
Nartarsha 5/6B |
Her dedication and commitment to improving her writing |
Aiden 5/6A |
Excellence in drawing, art and illustrating |
Ella 5/6A |
Her application to tasks in HASS and Literacy |
Makayla 5/6C |
Demonstrating outstanding work with her literacy tasks |
Brielle 5/6C |
Demonstrating outstanding work with her literacy tasks |
Meika 5/6C |
Demonstrating outstanding work with her literacy tasks |
Connor 5/6C |
Demonstrating outstanding work with his literacy tasks |
Steele KA |
Already wanting to know the rules about how to be successful in Prep |
Xzavier KB |
The outstanding effort he put into his dreamcatcher work |
Charlie KB |
Such huge growth in his behaviour allowing him to participate fully in his Kinder |
Sophia 3/4C |
Aspiring to write an entertaining narrative |
Zeadyn 3/4C |
Always aspiring to improve in all areas of his learning |
Zorana 5/6A |
Striving to achieve her goal to be on the sound desk in 2020 |
Courage |
|
Ella-Fleur 5/6B |
Stepping out of her comfort zone and leading the whole reading |
Owen 3/4A |
Having the courage to be a great mate |
Ella 3/4A |
Persevering with tasks in HASS and Literacy |
Wyatt KA |
Having the courage to tell others when they are not doing the right thing |
Taleah KB |
Accepting the challenge of being the person to organise others at morning tea time |
Growth |
|
Tahj 1/2 B |
Improving his observation and inquiry skill in Science |
Cruze 1/2B |
Improving his observation and inquiry skills in Science |
Johnathan 3/4B |
Always completing his learning tasks to the best of his ability |
Mia 3/4B |
Always persevering with her learning |
Jay 1/2A |
Becoming more confident in reading |
Nikkii 1/2A |
Improved reading and participating in small groups |
Marley 1/2A |
Improved reading ability and using expression while reading |
Alli 3/4A |
Improved progress in Spelling and Reading |
Sophie-Lee 3/4A |
Her efforts to improve her reading skills |
Coben P/1B |
Growth across all learning areas |
Telia 1/2C |
Outstanding growth in her leadership skills |
Zaiden 1/2C |
Showing great improvement in his reading |
Toby P/1B |
For his improvement in arriving to school in a positive manner |
Coben P/1B |
Improving his attitude towards attempting set tasks |
Zoe KA |
Knowing all of the alphabet letters and their sounds |
Respect |
|
Abby P/1A |
Consistently demonstrating kind and respectful behaviour towards the members of our class |
Montanna 3/4A |
Showing respect during class time |
Brock KA |
Respecting our Kinder and always taking care of our belongings |
Koupah KB |
Taking the lead and organising others well in the big hole digging activity at Kinder |
Austin 3/4C |
Always supporting his class members |
Batista 5/6A |
Always, always demonstrating respect, kindness and leadership |
Harrison 5/6A |
Always demonstrating respect to peers and adults, Well done! |
Lexie P/1B |
Demonstrating Respect within the school environment |
On Wednesday the 20th of October, Port Dalrymple School students participated in the NHSSA Athletics carnival. We had fantastic weather and participation from our students was outstanding. Thank you to those students who stepped up on the day and filled in events and well done to all place getters.
Our efforts on the day paid off with a win to our Senior students who took out the Senior shield and our junior students received 5th.
Congratulations to all students for your participation.
In week 6 students in years 1-4 went to the Pilot Station at Low Head with Ranger John, from Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife. We learnt how long whales are by pacing out the steps on the beach, we also made bottle-nosed dolphin sand castles and played a game about echo location.
While looking at rock pools we found a New Zealand crab under some rocks. We discovered that unlike the Australian crab, the New Zealand crab has six legs and walks backwards, while the Australian crab has eight legs and walks sideways. In the rock pools groups also found jelly fish, sea stars, sand worms, anemones and a sea sponge.
1/2 Knibbe’s group discussed the blue ringed octopus which is a sand colour and when it feels scared or threatened its skin changes to blue rings over the sand colour. Ranger John brought a stuffed Tasmanian Devil and Little Penguin to share with us. We went on the bus to the penguin sanctuary where we saw the penguin watching platform. We were lucky enough to see a seal sunbaking on the rocks. We learnt that Little Penguin scat is white in colour and they go out to sea during the day, catch fish and store it in their tummy. At night the adult penguins come in to their burrows and cough the fish up to feed their babies.
The Little Penguin is an endangered animal because feral animals eat or kill them. We learnt that volunteers have helped save the penguins by planting grass, putting up a fence and building man-made burrows which help to keep them away from wild animals. We agree that dogs or cats should not be allowed to free roam. Overall we had fun and would like to thank Ranger John, Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife and the Pilot Station for organising our seaside exploration.
By Nathaniel, Breanna, Mahtalia and Zane.
Tasmanian Science Talent Search 2019
Earlier this year, an amazing number of Port Dalrymple School students participated in the Tasmanian Science Talent Search. This year’s theme for the competition was Destination Moon: more missions, more science, and more opportunities. Many students from across the school created posters, narratives, poetry or scientific essays fitting the theme to enter in the competition.
Due to the overwhelming number of student participants, Port Dalrymple School was awarded two special prizes at a presentation ceremony over the weekend.
We are excited to share that many of our students placed highly in the TSTS! Well done to everyone that participated. Next year’s theme will be Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans.
Poster Award |
Noah – Encouragement Award |
Prep |
Poster Award |
Jackson – Encouragement Award |
Year 1 |
Poster Award |
Tyson – Encouragement Award |
Year 2 |
Poster Award |
Tahlia – Encouragement Award |
Year 3 |
Poster Award |
Hunter – Merit Award |
Year 4 |
Poster Award |
Tye – Merit Award |
Year 4 |
Poster Award |
Savannah, Jade & Oliva – Encouragement Award |
Year 6 |
Second Prize |
Jaiden |
Year 9 |
Merit Award |
Jacoda |
Year 9 |
Posters Award |
Sam – Encouragement Award |
Year 10 |
Creative Writing |
Ty – 1st Place |
Year 10 |
Creative Writing |
Elise – 2nd Place |
Year 9 |
Creative Writing |
Amelia – 3rd Place |
Year 9 |
Scientific Essay Writing |
Aspen – Merit Award |
Year 8 |
Scientific Essay Writing |
Hayley – Second Prize |
Year 9 |
On the 25th and 26th November two of our students Jack and Aiden not only represented the school in the Country Gold Cricket team, they were chosen as the leaders with Jack being named captain and Aidan vice-Captain. The team completed 4 games over the two days, winning 2 and finishing in 3rd position.
Highlights of the carnival was an innings of 52no for Jack to finish the carnival with 109 runs.
Aidan with an innings of 30 runs to finish 66 runs.
The biggest highlight for me was the other coaches coming and telling me the great sportsmanship the two captains showed.
Well done boys, you should be proud.
Written by
Robbie and Jack
Collective ed. George Town / Port Dalrymple School – 2019 wrap up
2019 has been the first full school year for the Collective ed. initiative at Port Dalrymple, and it has been a year full of activity for us both within and beyond the school gates.
A lot of our efforts this year have been focussed on building the foundations for Collective ed. to succeed, as well as developing our understanding of the opportunities and challenges experienced by young people in George Town. This has included workshops with all school staff to identify what is helping and hindering young people to succeed at school; a survey of all Year 8s and Year 10s, conducted by the Peter Underwood Centre, to help better understand their experiences of life and school; and a half-day session with this year’s Year 10s to help them identify their aspirations, and to design what a dream school might look like. A particular highlight was supporting the Port Dalrymple Year 10 Leaders, with contributions from a group of young George Town residents currently experiencing unemployment, to develop a Young People’s Theory of Change for George Town. We were blown away by the insights and mature contributions that all of the Leaders provided into this process, and incredibly grateful for the time and effort they gave to the work. We are looking forward to progressing and this Theory of Change into action with our new 2020 Year 10 Leaders, as well as with other groups of young people from across the school and the broader George Town community.
In addition to this development work, we have been working closely with teachers, school staff and the school leadership team to implement a number of activities that will help support our students and strengthen the pathways available to them after school. As the provider of nearly 50 per cent of the jobs in our municipality, we have been working particularly closely with the businesses in the Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone to build and strengthen learning opportunities for our students. This has included site tours and career panel discussions with company CEOs and executives, which have highlighted the wide variety of career pathways available right on our doorstep. Working closely with KEEN Partners, we have also been very excited to help develop a new school-based apprenticeship program, which will commence in 2020. More broadly, we have helped to facilitate a number of career pathway activities for students at Port, facilitated by the Beacon Foundation, which we hope to grow and offer to more students next year.
As a collective impact initiative, Collective ed. has also been focussed on building the foundations for success in the broader George Town community. As mentioned above, this has included creating more and closer connections between the school and key business and community partners. A key achievement, though, has been our emerging partnership with the George Town Future Impact Group. Through this group, we are hoping to foster the collaboration and shared responsibility that will be required for us to help all young people in George Town to thrive; as well as to bring the voices of young people and other community members into the centre of our decision-making. The initial focus of the Group is the theme of Pride, which is a critical ingredient for the success of our young people. We are excited about the potential projects and activities that will emerge from this theme as we move into the new year.
Our sincere thanks to the staff, school leaders, parents and community members who have assisted with Collective ed. this year. Our biggest thanks, though, are reserved for all of the young people in George Town that have participated in or contributed to Collective ed.’s work: this initiative is all about you, and it is your amazing contributions that have and will continue to make Collective ed. a success. We hope that you all have a lovely and restful summer break, and look forward to working with you all again in 2020.