The link to purchasing tickets to the Combined Primary Schools Band and Choir end of year concert at Mystate Arena, Glenorchy, on Friday 21 Nov is now open and available here:

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=PSBAND25

As you may already know, Tasmanian Unions, including the Australian Education Union (AEU) and other school-based unions, have directed members to participate in stop work action next week.

For the Southern region, the stop work action is planned for Thursday, 30 October 2025.

As a result it has been determined that our school will be temporarily closed for educational instruction until after 11am on this day. With a number of staff participating in the stop work action, our school will be unable to provide adequate duty of care for students and therefore we ask that students arrive after 11.00am for a 11.30am start. Please be assured that normal school arrangements will resume as the school reopens.  

Please also note that bus operators will not be adjusting their timetables in response to the later school starting time. 

We recognise these closures due to industrial action will impact families; it is regrettable that school closure action is necessary, however, we must be able to ensure adequate safety and supervision of students.  If you are concerned you will be unable to make alternative arrangements for your child, please contact our office as soon as possible. 

Regards
Kate Wilson
Principal

Friendly reminder – Pied Piper will be doing catch up photos at school between 12.45-1.30pm tomorrow.

If you have any questions please contact Pied Piper direct via email:

contact@piedpiperportraits.com.

Thank you so much

Kate Wilson

Principal

As you may already know, Tasmanian Unions, including the Australian Education Union (AEU) and other school-based unions, have directed members to participate in stop work action next week.

For the Southern region, the stop work action is planned for Thursday, 30 October 2025.

As a result it has been determined that our school will be temporarily closed for educational instruction until after 11am on this day. With a number of staff participating in the stop work action, our school will be unable to provide adequate duty of care for students and therefore we ask that students arrive after 11.00am for a 11.30am start. Please be assured that normal school arrangements will resume as the school reopens.  

Please also note that bus operators will not be adjusting their timetables in response to the later school starting time. 

We recognise these closures due to industrial action will impact families; it is regrettable that school closure action is necessary, however, we must be able to ensure adequate safety and supervision of students.  If you are concerned you will be unable to make alternative arrangements for your child, please contact our office as soon as possible. 

Regards
Kate Wilson
Principal

We look forward to seeing you this afternoon. Even if you havent replied to our RSVP you are still welcome! 

Dear parents/carers

This afternoon a student required medical intervention and the ambulance was called.

This occurred at the end of the day and your child/children may have seen the ambulance officers attending and/or transporting the student to hospital.

Please reassure your child/children that the student is okay, should they ask questions or be concerned. 

We thank you for your support regarding this important matter.

Kind regards

Kate Wilson, Principal

Student Parliament Walkathon this Tuesday

We're excited to let you know that this Tuesday, 21 October, the Student Parliament has organised a School Walkathon to promote exercise, staying active, and coming together as a school community.

The Walkathon will take place on the school oval from | I:30am to 12:30pm. All students will be participating, and we encourage them to bring their enthusiasm, hats, and water bottles!

Students are also encourage to wear their House Colours as they can earn points for every lap they walk!

After the Walkathon, students will be invited to enjoy a free sausage as a thank-you for their participation.

This event is all about fun, fitness, and school spirit. We are looking forward to seeing everyone out on the oval, walking together!

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Warm regards

Oscar and Lily - On behalf of the Student Parliament

Carolyn Murray - Assistant Principal

Kinder -Year 2 Athletics Carnival 2025

When: Wednesday 19 November

Where: School oval

Time: 9.20am - 11.00am

Who: All Kinders, Preps, Year 1 and Year 2 students

Please bring: A teddy or soft toy and a drink

Events: Long Run (300metres), sprint race, teddy bear rescue, vortex throwing, parachute fun, egg and spoon, obstacle course, sack races and relays.

Our fabulous Year 6 House Captains, Vice Captains and student leaders will be helping to run the events on the day.

Parents and families are most welcome to join us on the day.

We look forward to a fabulous morning of fun and participation.

Regards

Kate Wilson

Principal

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that it is initiating additional environmental monitoring and health risk assessments relating to lead, for locations in and around Lutana and nearby Eastern Shore locations, and Rosebery.

• We are sharing this information for your awareness and because our school/service is located near the sampling zone.  
• To support this work, we will be reinforcing handwashing practices for staff and our young people, which follows the Department of Health’s advice about the importance of regular handwashing as a key precaution. 
• We will also continue to follow advice for the use of our garden by making sure we are:
• peeling root crops like potatoes and carrots.
• washing vegetables and fruit well under running water. Throwing out the older and dirty outer leaves of salad vegetables.

More advice about the re-assessment is available on the EPA’s website at www.epa.tas.gov.au/lead.

More advice about lead is on the Department of Health’s website at www.health.tas.gov.au/lead.

Regards,
Carolyn Murray
Acting Principal