Goodwood Primary School in Moonah, Tasmania, Australia | Primary School

Goodwood Primary School

Locality: Moonah, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6272 9100

Address: Elmsleigh Rd 7009 Moonah, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 We are very pleased to announce that LiL will be able to start again at school next term. Sessions will take place on a Monday & Friday from 9 - 10:30am in the Kinder room and grounds. Please ensure your child has warm clothes for outdoor play, a packed morning tea and a water bottle. Ms Elise is looking forward to seeing families for our first session back on Friday July 24. New enrolments always welcome :)

25.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES FOR NEXT WEEK

25.01.2022 Hi Folks, Unfortunately there is no LiL tomorrow. We’re looking forward to seeing all our LiL families next week.

25.01.2022 School Association Christmas Raffle!!! Books going home tonight, one per family. More available from the office. Good luck!!!

24.01.2022 Launching into Learning is back on tomorrow. Come along to the Kinder room and grounds from 9 - 10.30am.

24.01.2022 To reduce exposure to COVID-19 schools will be adopting social distancing measures. This means: * the cancellation of all assemblies and presentation nights *... excursions * travel * fetes * fairs * concerts (with audiences) * all sports carnivals * school camps (both local and interstate) * parent teacher meetings (consider using phone or other technology). These restrictions will be in place until further notice. For the latest advice, information and resources about coronavirus visit: https://dhhs.tas.gov.au//c/infectious_diseases/coronavirus and https://www.education.tas.gov.au/about-us/alerts/

24.01.2022 Please take note that the deadline for entries into the Chaplaincy Poster Competition is now 5th June 2020 not the 1 May 2020 as indicated on flyer.. The link for the poster competition is https://drive.google.com//1kzePfygctE5w3oyLPIPymxsgip/view.

24.01.2022 It was reported in the last newsletter that book week was commencing Monday 17 August. This has been changed now to the week commencing 19 October 2020. The theme this year will be Curious Creatures and Wild Minds.

23.01.2022 There will be no activities on the oval this afternoon with Jayden due to weather conditions, however the tennis will still go ahead in the hall.

23.01.2022 Parents/Carers are now welcome to drop students off at the classroom door in the mornings. Adult visitors are reminded of physical distancing expectations, which includes number of visitors on site at any one time. When collecting students at the end of the day please wait on the grassed area until the bell sounds and then you are welcome to approach the classroom.

23.01.2022 TOMORROW IS HARMONY DAY While our luncheon has had to be cancelled due to the current hygiene safety guidelines, we will still be celebrating this special day. Children may come to school wearing orange if they choose to.

23.01.2022 Grade 6 Transition This week our partner high school, Montrose Bay High, will be contacting grade 6 families through text message. The text will direct you to fill in a short survey about your current plans for high school. The survey is not an official enrolment and doesnt commit you to anything moving forward. Responses to the survey will help us work with Montrose Bay High to best prepare your child and their transition to High School. We strongly encourage you to complete the survey even if you dont currently intend to send your child to Montrose Bay.

23.01.2022 Just a reminder that swimming starts on Monday for the grade 3-5 students. The 3/4 class and the grade 3s from the 2/3 class will be leaving at 9:00am sharp. Swimming caps will be provided by the school.

22.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdnxHMPWdNs&feature=youtu.be 4 Tips for transitioning back to school, a message for families. Nurse Emma.

22.01.2022 Our LiL families came together this morning to sing, move, co-operate and enjoy the magic of a moving parachute. LiL returns on Monday 9 - 10.30am in the Kinder. New enrolments always welcome.

22.01.2022 Dear Families, As a school we would like to thank you for your ongoing support in these difficult times. This week our staff are working together to develop work at home packages which will be available for collection at the beginning of Term 2. We will let you know when and how these are available for collection. Our teachers will be using Class Dojo to maintain regular contact with our students. Later this week you will receive an invitation to join Class Dojo, please accep...t this request. In the interim as the work at home packages are not complete we recommend that you support your children to engage in regular reading, accessing Reading Eggs and Prodigy and the other activities we have previously suggested. Regards Louise Anders

20.01.2022 This afternoon all Grade 6 students received a High School Intention Form from Cosgrove and Montrose Bay High. Could these forms be completed and returned to the school office by Friday 7 August.

20.01.2022 Dear Families, We received this letter from the Department of Education late this afternoon. You will receive a hard copy in the post next week. Louise Anders

20.01.2022 Our Gr 6 students are getting us to put our estimating skills to use. Guess the amount of lollies in the jar, if you’re lucky enough to guess them all you’re in with a shot! Money raised goes back into the school.

20.01.2022 Soccer training Monday 3:00 to 4:00pm Wednesday 3:00 to 4:15pmSoccer training Monday 3:00 to 4:00pm Wednesday 3:00 to 4:15pm

20.01.2022 The Assistant Principal of Cosgrove High School Mr David Bryant would like to extend an invitation to Parents/Carers of Year 6 students transitioning to Year 7 to meet with him and tour the school. Appointments can be made by calling 6271 1111 or emailing [email protected]

19.01.2022 The best thing we can do to keep ourselves healthy is to make sure we are washing our hands and not touching our faces. In schools we will be: * adopting strict... hand washing protocols * limiting personal contact * reminding students to use their elbow to cover their nose and mouth when they sneeze * cleaning hard surfaces in classrooms, such as door handles, keyboards and desks. To stay up-to-date: Visit the Australian Government Department of Health website at www.health.gov.au Call the National Coronavirus Information Line on 1800 020 080 Visit the Department of Education website: https://www.education.tas.gov.au/about-us/alerts/

19.01.2022 Please be advised that the Grade 6 Leavers Tops are now here and are available to students when payment is completed.

19.01.2022 Dont forget, Monday 20 July 2020 is a professional learning day for our primary and high schools. We are looking forward to seeing our college students back o...n Monday, and then on Tuesday, our K-10 students. We hope you have had a great break! More information about term dates can be found on our website: https://www.education.tas.gov.au/about-us/term-dates/ Photo credit: Kingston High School Tasmania

18.01.2022 Dear Families, We appreciate your patience and understanding in these uncertain times. Please find below a letter going home to families today with our position and resources for learning at home at present. If you have any questions or concerns, we ask that you contact the school office. ... Miss Salter.

18.01.2022 Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Collegiate staff have advised us today that parents are not to attend the Swimming and Water Safety Program that we are currently completing at their pool.

18.01.2022 Pre-K is on tomorrow for any child attending Kinder at Goodwood Primary School in 2022. Pre-K runs from 1:30 - 2:45pm in the Kinder room and grounds. Fruit donations for afternoon tea are welcomed, but not expected. ... Each student needs a coat for outdoor play and a water bottle. Ms Elise is looking forward to seeing our Pre-K children tomorrow afternoon.

18.01.2022 Are you missing our Launching into Learning program? If you are a LiL family, please feel free to join our Goodwood Primary Launching into Learning group. This is a space where we can share learning from home ideas and stay connected. Ms Elise is looking forward to seeing families back at LiL when it is safe.

16.01.2022 Our School Association working super hard to organise and prepare awesome prizes for the Christmas Raffle.

15.01.2022 Launch into Learning (LiL) Come and join Ms Elise in the Kinder classroom for LiL on Friday from 9.00-10.30am. Ms Elise has made modifications to the program to take into consideration the requirements regarding social distancing.

14.01.2022 What a way to finish another great week with our Spring Lunch and Garden Games. Have a great weekend everyone!

14.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers At Goodwood Primary School we request that parents drop off and collect their child/children from the school gates to assist us with implementing the Social Distancing procedures at our school. We understand that students in Kinder and Prep may still require being taken to the classroom door by their parents. We ask that when doing this, parents refrain from entering classrooms at the present time. If you need to talk to a teacher, please phone the office ...to make an appointment. This request is to assist with reducing risks for all of our school community at this time. We thank you in advance for your support on this matter. Kind regards, Louise Anders (Principal)

14.01.2022 Pre-K is on tomorrow from 10 - 11am in the Kinder room and grounds. :)

13.01.2022 SRC ELECTION POSTPONEMENT Due to a large number of absences at present, we will be postponing the SRC election until the beginning of term 2. This will ensure that all students voices are heard in the vote, and that all those willing to run will have the opportunity to do so.

11.01.2022 The phones are back on! Thanks for understanding!

11.01.2022 Welcome to Term 2! It’s great to see everyone back at school. We’ve been inquiring about ANZAC Day. ... The ANZACs, nurses, doctors, soldiers, family members and everyone that has been impacted by war set us a great example by living our school values; we are safe, we care and we learn. They all kept us safe, they cared so much they went to war for us and we are still learning from them. We are very grateful and will always remember them.

10.01.2022 Dear Launching into Learning Families, Our LiL session tomorrow (Monday August 17) is cancelled. Sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused. An update will be made during the week about our Friday session. Warm Regards,... Ms Elise

09.01.2022 Don’t forget, our Grade 5/6s are running a free clothes day tomorrow for a gold coin donation to fundraise for our school.Don’t forget, our Grade 5/6s are running a free clothes day tomorrow for a gold coin donation to fundraise for our school.

09.01.2022 Dear LiL Families, The Federal Government has requested all LiL sessions to be suspended after tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Ms Elise

08.01.2022 Exciting news... BOOK WEEK has been rescheduled!

07.01.2022 Another busy week at Goodwood Primary School

06.01.2022 Launching into Learning is back! Thank you to all the families who came today. It was truly special to watch the children settle back into their space and play. Launching into Learning is for children from ... 0 - 5. Sessions are held on a Monday and Friday from 9 - 11am in the Kinder room and grounds. New enrolments always welcome. See more

06.01.2022 School Levies Relief for 2020 Message for Parents This message is just a reminder to parents about the Departments School Levy Refund Process. If you have not already completed this process, a simple online form and related instructions have been made available here: https://levyrebate.education.tas.gov.au. ... The online form can be completed up until Friday 1 May 2020 on a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile device with internet capabilities. Safety and security steps have been built into this process to ensure complete confidentiality for parents/carers. Once validation has occurred and the online form has been completed and submitted, the reimbursement of funds will occur within five business days. The Department of Education will offer an alternative arrangement where this online option may not be possible. For more information please visit: https://www.education.tas.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-covid-. For any enquiries regarding your refund, please contact 1800 827 055 or email [email protected].

06.01.2022 Ms Elise wont be at school today to run our regular Launching into Learning session. The room will still be open for a play from 9.15 - 10.30 am with Christine.

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05.01.2022 We’ve just received word that the walkway between Laguna Place and the Brooker Highway will be closed from 24th Nov-8th Dec as the council are working on stormwater drains. Please see the letter that is going home tonight for alternate routes and more information.

04.01.2022 Here we have it everyone, Goodwood Primary Schools whole-school challenge! Your challenge is to film yourselves recreating this video with your families using whatever you have at home, and to upload it to dojo! We cant wait to see how everyone recreates Uptown Funk! Ps. Dont forget to get funky!

04.01.2022 Dear Families, We are very excited to be communicating with you all through Class Dojo! If you havent done so already, can you please download the FREE Class Dojo app to your device. When you open the app, youll be asked to create an account. Please log in as a parent to Goodwood Primary School, find your class, and request to join. If you have any questions or difficulties, please dont hesitate to contact the school. Thank you.

03.01.2022 Our entire school community thanks Elissa and Stephanie for representing Goodwood Primary School yesterday at the ANZAC Day Ceremony in Glenorchy. We are very proud!

02.01.2022 SCHOOL PHONES - UNPLANNED OUTAGE-SERVICE INTERRUPTION Dear Families, We have been notified by some families that they are unable to contact the school via phone. Please be advised that we are experiencing issues with our school phones. The issues experienced are with call dialling/receiving being caused by phone traffic congestion in the Hobart network and is impacting schools.... Impact: The issue is widespread and causing inbound and outbound call attempts from Government phones to intermittently fail You may receive a message: Service to the telecommunication network you are calling is temporarily congested we apologise for any inconvenience please try again later. This is a free call We have been advised that there is no expected time for resolution of this issue. Please continue to use the phone service as some calls are being received or email the school via our email address: [email protected]

02.01.2022 Hi Folks, Our phones are down at the moment. We’ll let you know when they’re up and running again. Thankyou for understanding!

01.01.2022 Pre-Kinder is on tomorrow 10 - 11am in the Kinder room. Launching into Learning is on tomorrow from 9 - 10.30am in the Kinder room and grounds. Don't forget your hats!

01.01.2022 Our Pre-K students are embracing their outdoor learning environment, excited to explore every nook and cranny! Tomorrow looks like a stunning Autumn day for more outdoor play. Pre-K runs 1:30 - 2:45 pm on a Friday for any student attending Kinder at Goodwood in 2022 (born in 2017). New enrolments are always welcome.