21 December 2022

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Dear Parents and Carers,

Students in Years K – 5 learnt of their 2023 class, teacher/s and learning space location during our last transition session on Monday. Your child will have brought home a letter confirming their class placement as well as an activity they completed during their ‘Meet my Teacher’ session.

Many hours of considered and thoughtful decisions have been made to ensure as best we can, on the information we have, creates balanced classes. The following criterion which are underpinned by the values of equity and inclusion were applied to the composition of classes:

• each student has at least one student listed on his or her proforma and if that can’t be done the parents are contacted and the situation is explained to them
• there are groups of mixed ability students in every class
• students’ social, emotional, and behavioural needs are considered
• a balance of gender where possible
• a mix of students from previous classes

After 36 year working in public education, Mrs Robyn Crawford will retire at the end of the year. Robyn, a past student, has spent the last 14 years of her career here at NSPS. We thank her for the contributions she has made to both state education and our school community. We trust she will enjoy her retirement.

Mr Mike Dallimore has been transferred to Latrobe Primary School and Miss Raquel Innis made the decision during the year to follow her passion and pursue a new career in architecture. Mrs Suzie Garwood has resigned. During terms 1 and 2, Mrs Karen Richardson will be acting Principal at Sprent Primary School.

We welcome Ms Michelle Burke to the role as Support Teacher and will work across the school.

I know our school community will welcome our new staff and wish are departing staff well in their future endeavours and thank them for their considerable contribution to education, our school, and students.

Below is the 2023 Staff List:

Students in Years P – 6 will start school at 9:00 am on Wednesday, 8 February. Staff will be on duty from 8:30 am on this day. Kindergarten students have received letters confirming their start time.

On behalf of all the staff, we would like to wish the NSPS community a safe and happy holiday break. May you all enjoy this time with family, friends and loved ones, returning re-energized and ready for a fabulous 2023.

Until next time

Vicki Phyland
Principal

2023 SCHOOL STREAM COMMUNICATION

Nixon Street Primary School will be introducing a new school-to-parent communication solution called School Stream for 2023 – it replaces Schoolzine.

School Stream is a mobile app that enables its users to receive information about Nixon Street Primary and class activities. School Stream will have everything you need to keep up with school, all in one easy-to-navigate place.

You can download the School Stream app now in readiness for 2023 – for iOS and Android devices from the respective App Stores.

FINAL ASSEMBLY 2022

Best You Can Be Certificate

Congratulations to our students presented with Best You Can Be certificates at the final assembly today.

2022 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

2022 YEAR 6 AWARDS

YEAR 6 CELEBRATION EVENING

Y6 Celebration Evening Photo Gallery

RETIREMENT – Mrs Robyn Crawford

I began my teaching career at Avoca Primary School in 1986. It was a 3-teacher school, with only 52 students- a lot different from Nixon Street! After I left there, I taught at Rosebery District High, East Devonport Primary, Sprent Primary and Miandetta Primary before I began at Nixon Street Primary in 2008.

Nixon Street Primary has been a huge part of my life. I was a student here from Kinder to Grade 6, my children both attended Nixon Street and I have been lucky enough to teach here for the last 15 years. I think that's over 30 years that I have been associated with the school in one way or another.

It's always great when my ex-students come and say hello and tell me what they've been doing since they left primary school. I have also taught the children of many of my ex-students, which really makes me feel old!!

I have really enjoyed working at Nixon Street and will miss being part of the Nixon Street community.

Mrs Robyn Crawford

STAFF UTAS GRADUATIONS

Erin Henderson – Diploma of Education Support

Mr Carn – Batchelor of Education (Primary)

We would like to congratulate our staff members who have recently graduated after completing their UTas courses.

2023 LEVY PAYMENTS AND UNIFORM SALES

Levy payments are encouraged to be paid online via BPAY once you receive your invoice from Hobart.

For Parents/Guardians who are unable to pay online, the office will be open on the below dates and times for cash payment and uniform sales.

LEVY CASH PAYMENTS and UNIFORM SALES:

2023 LEVIES

The School Association has endorsed the Levy amounts for the 2023 school year. The levy comprises of several components which cover costs throughout the year. These components include consumable items essential for participation within the student’s educational program, i.e. art materials, stationery items, computer and educational program consumables, library books, textbooks and reading programs along with the NSPS swimming program.

The Levies for 2023 are as follows:

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Levies can be paid:

• Through BPAY (using the Biller Code and Reference on your invoice)
• Using Centrepay, a service provided by Centrelink.
• You can choose to pay at the school (by EFTPOS or cash)

A repayment schedule can be negotiated in financial hardship circumstances. Please contact the School Business Manager on 6424 7733 or Nixon.street.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au to discuss a suitable payment option.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME (STAS)

There is a range of options available to support families with the costs of schooling.

• You are eligible for the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) if you hold a Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, or Pensioner Concession Card. Once you have applied for STAS, you will not need to pay any levies.
• If you are applying for STAS for the first time you may apply online ( https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/parent-fact-sheets/fees-levies/ ), or collect a paper application form from your school office and provide supporting documentation, only one form is required per family.
• If you applied for STAS in 2022 and your circumstances have not changed you do not have to complete a new STAS application form. You will receive a letter from the Department for Education Children and Young People confirming your eligibility.
• Families receiving STAS can access the Spectacles Assistance Scheme to support children who require spectacles.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Additional costs are optional payments that are not part of the educational program, and therefore, families are able to decide whether their child(ren) will participate or not. Optional payments options are listed as follows:

• Registration of sports teams
• Fundraising activities
• Eisteddfod fees on an individual basis
• School Photos
• Replacement items from stationery pack
• Book Club
• Band

STUDENT INFORMATION VALIDATION FORMS

Students will take their Validation Forms along with permission forms home on the first day of school. We ask Parents/Guardians to promptly return these forms by the end of week one so as to allow all student's details to be updated for 2023.

Please ensure all emergency contact and medical information details for your child(ren) are correct.

Book Packs

Book packs will be on students' desks on the first day of school. You are welcome to cover these books during the first week of the school term. A Book List is available to download below – for your reference when knowing what books you might like to cover.

UNIFORM SALES

Uniform Sales (both new and used uniforms) will operate on the above days mentioned so that families can purchase items.

For convenient fast pick-up, Parents/Guardians may submit a pre-order form to the Office and then collect the order on any of the Cash Levy Payment/Uniform sales days. Pre Order Forms can be emailed to Nixon.street.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Tanya Glover
School Business Manager

TERM DATES FOR 2023

2023 CALENDAR

The School Association has reduced the price of the 2022/23 Calendar to $5.00.

JAPANESE

This term in Japanese we have been looking at the sustainable development goals and exploring the theme of waste.

Students identified how much wrapping paper is wasted at Christmas time and together in class we looked at how Japanese people use furoshiki cloth to wrap presents, make bags and other useful items. The furoshiki cloth can be used again and again.

Students enjoyed making bags together in class.

MUSIC

Crescendo Music Hub

Crescendo Music Hub offers an extension music programme for students with an interest in choral singing or learning a woodwind or brass instrument. Available to download below, is information about our programme in 2023.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.

Domonique Baker
Director

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Student Support

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

House Points

The points are in and the winning house for 2022 is..

Congratulations to Don!

Miss Perkins
PE Teacher

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD