Austins Ferry Primary School in Claremont, Tasmania, Australia | State school

Austins Ferry Primary School

Locality: Claremont, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6275 7222

Address: 16A Cammeray road 7011 Claremont, TAS, Australia

Website: http://austinsferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to our Children's University Graduates. Students have worked hard in their own time to gain hours towards their awards.

25.01.2022 Water play is popular in the Early Learning Centre today! Bring your gumboots and a change of clothes every Wednesday

24.01.2022 Well done to all of the students that competed in the 3-6 swimming carnival yesterday. It was fantastic to see such a large number of students participating and supporting their houses. Congratulations to students in Emerald who were the overall winners of the carnival.

23.01.2022 Today was Footy Colours Day @ AFPS. A big thanks to all of our staff and students who dressed up in their sporting colours. Our staff vs students footy match was a huge success with the staff team being too strong in the end. Thank you to Claremont Junior Footy Club for supporting the event also. We raised well over $700 for cancer research

22.01.2022 Exciting times for our ELC students with an extension of the playground to include new green space

22.01.2022 It was wonderful to welcome our 2021 kinders to AFPS this morning for their first Pre Kinder session, lots of excited students and nervous parents

22.01.2022 Please note that Book Fair sales will not commence until tomorrow afternoon - 2:50pm to 3:30pm

22.01.2022 In Term 4, all Year 3-4s have been exploring materials and their properties in Science and Technology. We have been building some amazing structures and this week the children finished by setting up their own little villages.

22.01.2022 Springtime in the kitchen garden! We are so lucky to have beautiful outdoor learning spaces at our school

21.01.2022 Some of our grade 3-6 students demonstrating our value of courage and participating in our swim trials today at the Clarence Pool

20.01.2022 To support our staff and community who are facing the challenges of cancer we will be wearing pink duty vests in Term 4. We hope this will raise awareness for the cause and allow supportive conversations to happen in our community.

20.01.2022 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. Parents selected to participate in the parent survey 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.

20.01.2022 Our Student Voice Leaders made us proud conducting the official party of andrew.wilkie.mp, Jonathan Lord, Chairperson of Landcare Tasmania and 24 Carrot Gardens, as volunteers and classes got their hands dirty creating new habitat for the Swift Parrot and Eastern-barred Bandicoot. The re-vegetation of the schools property bordering the Rivulet, funded by the Australian Government Communities for Environment Grant Program, aims to restore habitat for native animals, and teach students about land care and conservation.

19.01.2022 Our Prep and Prep/1 classes were very excited to have a visit from Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers cricket players today.

19.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all of our AFPS Dads

19.01.2022 Footy Colours Day this Thursday, remember students can wear sports colours from any sporting team they are interested in. Activities will happen throughout the day including a staff vs students footy match and sausage sizzle for all students.

18.01.2022 Bounce Back Program - Today Kindergarten students received a resource bag as part of the "Talk and Read" Project which will provide almost 8000 families with materials to engage learners and their families at home. The bag provides information which encourages oral language interaction and storytelling between parents/carers and their children, addressing missed opportunities for families to experience face to face learning disrupted by COVID-19. Our Lil students will also receive these resource bags shortly.

18.01.2022 Friday, 30th October is National Bandanna Day, the flagship fundraising and awareness campaign for Canteen. Since Bandanna Day began it has raised more than $33 million to support young people impacted by cancer. Austins Ferry Primary School are helping to make a difference by selling bandannas that are available now from our front office. Bandannas are $5 each with limited premium designs available for $15 each. With your support, funds raised from Bandanna Day will help young people impacted by cancer get access to programs, counselling and peer support.

17.01.2022 A reminder that this evening at 6.10pm we will hold our final School Association meeting. Please join us in the kitchen/garden space, all welcome.

17.01.2022 Last Friday Mr Curley supported a group of students to visit Montrose Bay High School, the students participated in a workshop with Mrs Patten, percussionist with the TSO and drum tutor at MBH.

17.01.2022 Our school picnic is in full swing - Social Circus - PCYC - BBQ

16.01.2022 We are seeking volunteers on Thursday 20th August from 9:30am 2:30pm, to assist students with planting trees, mulching and watering as a part of our National Tree Day Roseneath Rivulet Planting Project, in conjunction with Landcare and MONA 24 Carrot Garden Foundation. If members of our school community are able to assist, and have a Working With Vulnerable Person card, wed love to have your support for this event. On the day, you will need to sign in at the office and follow directions according to the school's COVID Safety plan Please let the school office know by Friday 14th August, 2020 if you are able to assist.

16.01.2022 Some photos from Prep and Prep/1 classes excursion to Poimena Reserve as part of their Asia/Pacific focus. Students enjoyed experiencing a variety of games which originated in Asia/Pacific countries.

15.01.2022 Construction of our new bike track is underway

15.01.2022 Students in Years 4 to 6 across Tasmanian Government schools have been invited to take part in a wellbeing survey being conducted next week during class time. We are doing this as part of the Department of Educations 2018 2021 Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy. The letter sent home in Term 1 2020 provided information about the survey.

15.01.2022 It's a beautiful day for planting out the Roseneath Rivulet !

15.01.2022 Please note there will be no netball training after school today.

15.01.2022 As part of our Values Voucher Shop students could purchase a mystery bus tour ticket - Today's bus trip took students to the Agrarian Kitchen in Lachlan. Students connected with Mitch our previous kitchen/garden specialist and were able to experience tastings and farm life - Thank you Agrarian Kitchen

15.01.2022 We are excited to open up our Values Shop again this week to reward students who have demonstrated courage, aspiration, respect and growth in our school.

14.01.2022 Help us keep an eye on schools over the holiday break. If you see anything suspicious please don’t attempt to intervene, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or... the Police Assistance Line on 131 444. Let’s work together to help create a safer school community. #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation #SchoolWatch #CrimeStoppers

14.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers, The Annual Book Fair organised by Austins Ferry Primary School Association will be held early in Term 4, across week's one and two! If you can lend a hand to assist with book sales please contact the school office on 6275 7222. Busy times are from 8:30am to 9:00am, recess 11:30am, lunch 1:00pm and after school 2:50pm to 3:30pm. Profits from the Book Fair help to keep our Library stocked with new books for all students to enjoy!

14.01.2022 Krispy Kreme orders will be available for pick-up from the gym Wednesday 2 December 2:30pm onwards. There will also be a limited number for sale.

13.01.2022 All students will be attending our final assembly for term 3. The classes presenting items are Kinder Clifton, Prep/1 Smith, Prep/1 Seymour, 2/3 Gallen and 5/6 Lewinski. There will also be a special art and musical presentation. The number of guests will be STRICTLY limited as part of our COVID Safety Plan.

13.01.2022 Did you know next week is National eSmart Week? Our school will be continuing to promote the smart, safe and responsible use of digital technology. Parents and carers have an important role as well. The eSafety Commissioner website has excellent advice and resources for parents: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents They also have a handy eSafety Guide that explains how children can be eSmart when using the lastest apps, games and social media: https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide

12.01.2022 The red carpet was out for the 2020 Leavers Dinner at school this year!

12.01.2022 Our assembly is now at capacity for parent audience, thank you

11.01.2022 Last week we announced that the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) was being changed. From next year, families with a Health Care Card (or equivalent) may now be ...eligible for STAS. This will replace the income thresholds that have been used. You can find out more about the changes on our website: http://ow.ly/WPbr50B6Ws2 Or email [email protected] or phone 1800 827 055 if you need more information.

11.01.2022 Today is Art Exhibition Day @ Austin’s Ferry Primary we encourage parents and carers to visit from 2.30pm in green POD. Congratulations to all students and Mr Winckel for their work

10.01.2022 Today our 2/3 and 1/2 classes had a special visitor to teach them about Japanese culture. They learnt many interesting facts about school life in Japan from Yumi, who is a Japanese Language Assistant from Yokohoma.

10.01.2022 How about the weather for our swim and water safety program

09.01.2022 The SVT were recently presented with their cheque after being awarded a grant from KABTAS (Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania). Our new ecoBins have arrived and the SVT are looking forward to educating students next term on how to improve sustainability across the school.

08.01.2022 Today the Austins Ferry Run Club enjoyed exploring the Conneware walking track and Windemere Beach. Perfect weather, and a great start to the day!

08.01.2022 Our 5/6 classes had a special presentation this morning from Danielle, Waste Education Officer for Glenorchy City Council. Students learnt how the council manages and recycles different types of waste. The SVT then conducted a waste audit of classroom rubbish to help plan our next steps in improving the sustainability of our school.

07.01.2022 The Student Voice Team have received a 2020 Sustainable Schools Award from Kabtas (Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania). The award is a grant to fund a sustainability project for our school. The SVT have proposed that the grant will be used to purchase Ecobins to support our school with sorting and monitoring waste. The SVT plan to educate our school community as part of next terms school focus on sustainability. This award will help students reduce and recycle waste and keep the school and environment clean.

07.01.2022 This week is Australian Teacher Aide/Assistant Appreciation Week! Our Teacher Assistants play an important role in our schools, working hard to make a difference for our students, teachers and the school community. Do you know a Teacher Assistant who deserves a shout-out? Tag them below!

07.01.2022 Thanks #boomerangbagsglenorchytas For our fabulous activity bags! A special gift for students who attended the sculpture installation opening on the GCC lawn this morning.

06.01.2022 2020 Book Week Parade - Our staff and students did a fantastic job at our parades this morning, showing off their book characters. We have some photos from the event to share with you all

05.01.2022 Today at Launching into Learning Oral Health Services Tasmania are visiting to talk with families about giving children's teeth a healthy start

04.01.2022 We are excited to announce another parent session with Anja Zimmerman we will offer in Term 4. The session is free and we encourage any parents to attend who would like support with children's emotions and more information on the "Zones of Regulation" we use @ AFPS - If parents could let the office know they will attend that will help us with numbers for catering

04.01.2022 This morning Launching into Learning held their Book Week Parade. Look at all those fabulous costumes!

04.01.2022 As part of National Science Week, some classes and our Children's University students hosted a virtual visit from Young Tassie Scientists. Students got to ask questions and hear from a bioinformatician, zoologist, ecologist and a medical scientist.

03.01.2022 We have six classes presenting items during tomorrow's assembly. Please remember there will be limited seating as social distancing restrictions for school visitors are still in place.

02.01.2022 Our drawings have been turned into artworks! You can check out the sculptures of our work by Matt Calvert on the Glenorchy City Council lawn.

02.01.2022 Krispy Kreme Fundraising Qkr! issue has been resolved Qrk! orders need to be placed by 11:45am Wednesday 18 November.... Reminder that all paper orders and money are due to the school office by 3:00pm Wednesday 18 November.

01.01.2022 Have you noticed some new smiling faces on the lawns of Glenorchy City Council? Matt Calvert's new public artwork "Family" has been unveiled in Glenorchy's CBD...! The designs were inspired by drawings from local school children. See these beautiful artworks at 374 Main Rd, Glenorchy. Artist Matt Calvert, Mayor Kristy Johnston and students from Austins Ferry Primary, celebrating the launch of "Family". Photo by Jillian Mundy.

01.01.2022 Work has begun on the Roseneath Rivulet Planting Project! We're still looking for volunteers to help with planting next Thursday from 9:30am-2:30pm. Please sign up at the office if you'd like to join us. A big thanks to @24CarrotGardens and @LandcareTasmania for their support!

01.01.2022 Some of our year six students have just completed the Head Start to High School program at Montrose Bay High School. They got to familiarise themselves with how high school operates and meet some of the teachers they will have in 2021.

01.01.2022 Our grade 3-6 swim carnival is underway with fantastic participation from all students

01.01.2022 Today we opened our new bike track and selected students were given the opportunity to test their skills on the track. We are very excited about the opportunities this track will bring to all learning areas of our school!