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I would like to say a big thank you for the warm welcome I have received upon my start here at Burnie Primary. It has been a wonderful first week, and what a busy week it was! If you haven’t already stopped by to say hi, please do so. I look forward to getting to know the Burnie Primary School community.
NWPSSA
Congratulations to the grades 3-6 students who represented Burnie Primary at the NWPSSA. All students did an outstanding job and even though we were pipped at the post by Penguin Primary, the feedback from staff was full of praise. Not only was this for the effort each student put in, but also for the way they conducted themselves.
Congratulations to all students who attended for upholding our school values.
Writing Collective
Staff had a busy week also attending writing professional learning by Julie Shephard. We are working with Somerset Primary and Yolla Primary on how teacher feedback can improve students' writing. These workshops were extremely informative, and we are excited to put into practice our new learning.
End of Term Assembly
The end of term assembly is on Wednesday March 31 at 11:30am. Two family members of those students who are receiving a Values Certificate are invited to attend. Class teachers will be in contact with you, if your child is receiving a certificate and we ask that you RSVP to the front office by Friday March 26. Sign in forms can be sent out electronically prior to the assembly or completed at the JMC upon arrival.
Moderation Day
Thursday, April 1 is a student free day as it is a state-wide moderation day. Staff will be joining with Havenview, Somerset, Yolla and Ridgley for moderation.
Holidays
As this is the last newsletter for Term 1, staff would like to wish all our families a safe and relaxing Term 1 break. We will see you back for the start of Term 2 on Wednesday 21 April.
Rochelle Cunningham
Principal
| Date | Event |
| Every Tuesday 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Launching into Learning - Tactical Tots |
| Every Thursday 9.15am - 10.15am | Launching into Learning - Tunes for Tots |
| Tuesday 23 March | Grade 3 - Big Day Out |
| Tuesday 23 March | Grade 2 - Wynyard Excursion |
| Friday 26 March | Grade 5 - Hellyer College Visit for Dream Big |
| Wednesday 31 March | Grade 1, 3 & 5 Assembly |
| Last day Term 1 | |
| School Association AGM | |
| Thursday 1 April | Moderation Day - Student Free Day |
| Friday 2 April | Good Friday |
| Wednesday 21 April | Term 2 resumes |
All student absences are tracked very closely by the Department of Education. If your child does not arrive at class and you have not informed the School office of their absence, a text message will be sent to you.
To advise of absence:
Contact the school by phone – (03) 6433 3655
Burnie Primary School SZApp
or
Email – primary@education.tas.gov.au
This year the North West Primary School Athletic Carnival (NWPSSA) was held over two days at the Penguin Athletic Track. The Grade 3 and 4 participated on Wednesday 10 March and the Grade 6 participated on Thursday 11 March.
It is always an outstanding achievement to make the Athletics Team and congratulations to Sashan, Lucas, Louis, Bentley, Ashton, Malik, Hudson, Ryan, Lucy, Scarlett, Harper, Heidi, Penny, Milla, Lily, Paige A, Indigo, Sari, Elijah V, Elijah G, Harry, Nash H, Lochlan, Billy, Johnty, Max, Oliver, Nash A, Joshua, Brooklyn, Huon, Ryan, Isabella, Ellie, Alicia, Keira, Pippa, Ada, Amarli, Emara, Paige J, Bronte, Sana and Jana.
The Grade 3 and 4 participated fantastically on day one with lots of cheering and encouragement from the whole team, with the following students making semi-finals in the following events:
- 75m - Elijah V, Malik, Milla, Lily, Paige A, Lucas and Scarlett
- 200m - Hudson, Louis, Sashan, Indigo, Sari, Lily, Penny and Heidi
- 100m - Lucas, Sashan, Indigo, Sari, Milla and Heidi
Also special mention to Hudson who finished 3rd in the Long Jump (at his first attempt at this event) and Penny and Sashan who both finished 2nd in the 800m final!!!
At the end of day one we were in 2nd place.
The Grade 5 and 6 arrived on day two and again we had many outstanding results with the following students making Semi-Finals;
- 75m - Johnty, Huon, Ryan and Bronte
- 200m - Nash H, Ellie, Huon, Joshua, Nash A and Bronte
- 100m - Nash A, Ellie, Joshua, Ryan, Nash A and Jana
Special mentions to Emara 1st in Shot Put, Ellie 2nd in Shot Put and 2nd in Long Jump, Joshua 3rd in Shot Put, Oliver 4th in 800m Final and Amarli 2nd in the 800m final.
The Grade 6 girls' and boys' relay teams both finished in 1st place. What a terrific effort! The girls' team consisted of Sana, Amarli, Jana and Paige J with the boys team being made up of Ryan, Nash A, Joshua and Huon.
With these outstanding efforts, Burnie Primary School finished in 2nd place which is an outstanding achievement.
Burnie Primary School has a number of runners who have qualified for the Twilight Finals on Tuesday 16 March. We wish the following athletes all the best in their events:
- 75m - Huon, Ryan, Lily, Lucas and Milla
- 200m - Joshua, Huon, Nash H, Ellie, Louis and Sashan
- 400m - Oliver and Amarli
- 100m - Lucas, Indigo, Milla, Sari, Nash H, Ellie, Nash A and Joshua
Thank you
Stephen Dome
When: Tuesday 23and Tuesday 30 March with Marj Kerslake
Where: BNA Courts Howe street, Burnie
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
This course is free to all interested in progressing their knowledge of netball rules and developing umpiring skills. It is really important that we have a good attendance especially as Marj is volunteering her time and travelling to Burnie. Please register your interest to the BNA by Saturday 20th of March so we can confirm numbers with Marj. (Please confirm Via Facebook that you would like to attend this event).
Burnie Primary School oval is unavailable due to the dangerous gum trees and other grounds are fully booked, so we have arranged for training to be at the Somerset Soccer Club, Cardigan Street, Somerset starting this Thursday March 18.
If your mates would like to play or have a try, tell them to come along. All new and existing players are welcome. Sand shoes or soccer boots and a drink are all the equipment that is needed. Please call Melissa 0438 883 476 should you have any queries.
The Fairy Godmothers are holding some fundraising activities to assist in raising much needed funds to be able to assist children with disabilities, special needs and medical conditions within Tasmania.
- Cake Stall & Rummage Sale - to be held at The Fairies Haven - 240 Mount Street, Upper Burnie - 27th March - 8.30am to 2pm. Come along and grab a bargin or a yummy treat.
- Easter Marshmallow Rabbits - we are making marshmallow rabbits to order - all orders can be placed by contacting one of the options on the form - delivery or pick up can be arranged for suitable day and times.
We thank you for again supporting our organisation. Without the help of the community we would not be able to assist the children in need of specialised equipment and treatment.