Department of Education, Tasmania in Hobart, Tasmania | Education

Department of Education, Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 1800 816 057

Address: 4 Salamanca Place 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: https://www.education.tas.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Is your child starting high school next year? It’s understandable that your child may be nervous about starting high school (they may also be really excited!). It can be useful for them to know you’re available to chat. Ask them how they feel about starting high school and reassure them that it’s ok to be nervous. ... If your child needs some extra reassurance or support, contact their home group teacher as early into the new school year as possible. #ReadyForSchool #TheNextStep #TasGovEducation #LearnersFirst

24.01.2022 Making the love of reading possible 24/7! Last week saw the launch of a new Street Library at the Beaconsfield Child and Family Centre. Decorated by children and families using old books as decoupage, the street library provides access to books for children aged 0-5 (at any time of the day!).... The library was provided by The Children’s Book Council of Australia - Tasmanian Branch . #ForTheLoveOfReading #ChildrensBookWeek #ChildAndFamilyCentre #CFC #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation

24.01.2022 We don't need to tell you how crazy this year has been. You’ll notice that celebrations and activities usually occurring at this time of year will be done differently. Including remembering our COVID-safe behaviours and following Public Health advice. Celebrations and activities will look different from school to school based on its size and the facilities they have available. ... But please remember the most important thing is keeping each other safe. Whatever your school has planned, please support them as they try to hold these special celebrations safely. #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation

23.01.2022 A strong sense of wellbeing enables children to be safe, supported and able to engage in learning. When we listen to students, we understand their needs. This helps us improve wellbeing and engagement in learning. This year, approximately 30,000 Tasmanian students in Years 4 to 12 completed the Student Wellbeing Survey.... We will be sharing the results of the survey over the coming weeks. Today's infographic is for the 'Loved and Safe' domain. Visit https://www.education.tas.gov.au//student-wellbeing-surve/ to view the full report.

23.01.2022 The B4 Making Marks exhibition is going to the East Coast from 16 December 2020 to 8 March 2021. The exhibition celebrates the art of Tasmanian children (birth 4 years) and showcases their ideas through their mark making. It will be displayed over 5 locations across St Helens, St Marys and Fingal - make sure you check it out! ... For more info on times and locations visit https://b4.education.tas.gov.au/

23.01.2022 REMINDER: The Student Assistance Scheme (otherwise known as STAS) is changing in 2021. If you are a current concession card holder (Centrelink Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession card, or a Department of Veterans Affairs Pensioner Concession Card) you can apply using the form below: ... https://stasonlinesubmission.education.tas.gov.au/ You will receive a letter confirming the outcome of your application approximately 14 days after it is submitted. If you need access to a hard copy form, please contact your school, email: [email protected] or phone 1800 827 055. Please note: if you are already receiving assistance, you don’t need to apply again.

23.01.2022 The MyState Student Film Festival has closed for another year, and what a bumper year of entries! Congratulations to all of the Tasmanian schools that entered. There are so many we can't mention you all, but you know who you are! Check out all of the entries and make sure you WATCH, LIKE & SHARE your favourite to give them a chance to win the People's Choice Award! https://fal.cn/3bxud

23.01.2022 The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) is hosting an information session for school leavers. It will provide information about the supports available to help transition to employment. Including how to talk about goals and things to consider when choosing the right support provider. Where: via Microsoft Teams ... Dates & Times: Monday 7 December 2020 12.30pm 1.15pm (AEDT) Tuesday 8 December 2020 7.00pm 7.45pm (AEDT) For more information and to register, visit: https://fal.cn/3bRR6

22.01.2022 Last days to tell us about the cracker conversations you have with your kids! We are developing a new campaign about communication and the role families play. Whether you get the silent treatment or your kids can talk underwater, we want to hear about it.... It takes just 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey which closes November 4. Complete it here http://bit.ly/talkandplay-survey

21.01.2022 With the use of a student diary/planner, show your child how their timetable works and how their day will be structured. Once they have a copy of their timetable, it can be handy to put it on the fridge, or somewhere you can also get familiar with it. Most school websites also show a sample timetable for reference.... #ReadyForSchool #TheNextStep #TasGovEducation #LearnersFirst

21.01.2022 Get your headphones ready, and your podcast app lined up - we have a very special episode of the Teach, Learn, Live Podcast today. We're celebrating teachers for World Teachers' Day! Join Tim as he interviews public education students from across the state to hear what they think is the best thing about their teachers.... https://www.education.tas.gov.au//teach-learn-live-podcast/

18.01.2022 Would you like to be a Swimming Instructor and teach our children the importance of water and boat safety? We are looking for motivated Instructors that have current water safety accreditation, to support the program across the state! If this is an opportunity that interests you or you would like to know more, register your interest now: https://erecruit1.mercury.com.au//RegisterRolePreview.aspx... For more information about our swimming and safety programs visit: https://www.education.tas.gov.au//p/swimming-water-safety/ And contact HR Recruitment with any question you may have via: [email protected]

18.01.2022 Be the good! Spread a little kindness this World Kindness Day Like and share this post to spread the love.... #WorldKindnessDay

17.01.2022 Cosgrove High School students made it back to the classroom today after fire devastated their school last weekend. Department and school staff have worked tirelessly for the past few days to make sure the students were not missing out on valuable days in the classroom. Welcome to your temporary classrooms at Claremont College. ... #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation #CosgroveHighSchool

16.01.2022 Want to be part of the passionate teaching team at Dover District School? They are recruiting now for a Science Teacher. For more information about this vacancy, visit: ... https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/50590 And for all other vacancies with us, visit: https://www.jobs.tas.gov.au/agency/5 #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation

16.01.2022 The results are in for the 2020 Young Archies People's Choice Award! Congratulations to Mack from Taroona High School for his portrait 'Nanna Nia' which received 80 votes! Not far behind was Tessa from Lauderdale Primary School with her portrait 'My Crazy Neighbour', with 78 votes.... Awesome job Mack and Tessa!

15.01.2022 Some high schools offer a peer-support program where your child will be buddied with an older student. These older students have all experienced what it feels like to start high school and can help answer questions and calm nerves. Find out if your school offers this program, and when your child can expect to meet their buddy.... #ReadyForSchool #TheNextStep #TasGovEducation #LearnersFirst

15.01.2022 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 Finishing Year 12 is an amazing milestone for our kids. But with the end of school comes big decisions about what’s next As part of the new Job Trainer program, the Tasmanian Government is developing some new training options for our Year 12 leavers. But we need your help! We are looking for Year 12 students to complete a survey. It will take just 5 minutes and will help match programs to meet their needs and local employment opportunities.... Survey link: http://bit.ly/jobTrainer More information can be found about Job Trainer here: https://www.skills.tas.gov.au/a/current_projects/jobtrainer

14.01.2022 Our Watch ambassadors Hester and Ben Brown know that’s all it takes to show disrespect towards women is not ok. How will you #DoSomething? Because #DoingNothingDoesHarm#16Days16Ways

12.01.2022 Trevallyn Primary School has displayed our Department value of Courage this week with an amazing fundraising effort for World's Greatest Shave Their 2020 fundraising total was $15,811. Over the past nine years, the Trevallyn Primary School community has raised an incredible $131,821 Thank you for helping Aussie families facing blood cancer, and the researchers that save lives.

12.01.2022 Today we wrap up Season 1 of the Teach, Learn, Live podcast for 2021. Tim talks about the year that was and how inspired he has been by our staff, families, learners and communities. So as you take some time to rest, recharge, and prepare to be extraordinary again in 2021, listen to this end-of-year wrap-up episode of the podcast.... We'll be back in 2021 with more stories about the people who teach, learn and live in Tasmania. Listen now via your favourite podcast player, or visit our website: https://bit.ly/TeachLearnLivePodcast #EducationPodcast #TeachLearnLivePodcast #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation

10.01.2022 The MyState Film Festival Awards are happening this Wednesday! The event will be livestreamed via Facebook Live from the Theatre Royal and will be hosted by Hit 100.9's Jimmy and Nath. Make sure you tune in to celebrate the brilliant creations from our students. To register your attendance visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8XG8LG3

09.01.2022 Attention families and carers: It’s hard to know how to best support your child/sibling/grandchild/nephew as they work through their end of year assessment period something super stressful for many students, and for their supporters! Here are a few phrases that the BBC tell us definitely won’t have the supportive outcome you were looking for Don’t worry, you’ll be fine I expect you to get... Are you sure that’s the best way to revise? Exams were much harder when I was at school Don’t stress out Instead, try acknowledging that it is stressful, but that they can only do their best and that’s enough. Asking them what support they would find helpful could be a good conversation starter. Read the full article on BBC Bitesize. #ClassOf2020 #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation

09.01.2022 There was a bit of excitement at Dover District School last week with a visit from the Royal Flying Doctor's Service! The students had a great time inspecting equipment, dressing the part and experiencing the simulator

08.01.2022 Declan from Taroona High School is using his creativity and artistry skills to help students with Autism to feel more comfortable at school. This year he has started a small business, making a range of products featuring his designs (as seen below!) with the profits being used to buy learning tools for students with autism. For the full story visit https://www.education.tas.gov.au//how-declan-is-making-a-/... If you're interested in purchasing some of Declan's products, contact the Taroona High School office or visit https://www.redbubble.com/people/DinosaurBoy/shop Go Declan!!!

08.01.2022 Your child is listening to everything you say. They love looking at your face and hearing about what you are doing. For more fun tips for how you can Talk, Read and Play with your child visit: https://www.education.tas.gov.au//bouncing-back-talk-and-/

08.01.2022 A big congratulations to Nel Smit from Huonville High School who has been nominated for the 2021 Senior #AusoftheYear. As sustainability coordinator at Huonville High School, Nel manages the Future Energy Team winning the prestigious Global High Schools Zayed Future Energy Prize in 2017. Nel used the prize to install 125 solar panels and established the Huon Energy Hub, a community resource. You can find out more about Nel and her nomination by reading her bio: https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipien/nel-smit//

04.01.2022 Muwinina Country is a travelling book presented along the Hobart Rivulet Track. It's a child-friendly history lesson about the first contact in nipaluna [Hobart] (told in both palawa kani and English), presented across 5 panels along an 800m stretch of the track. There is also an audiobook available via a link on the panels, so you can make it a truly immersive experience. What a great way to help your kids learn about the First Nations people of nipaluna and experience pala...wa kani. #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation #NAIDOCWeek

04.01.2022 Sarah Copping says... "Having those relationships and feeling like you're making some kind of difference to the kids." Is one of the best parts of her job as a Speech and Language Pathologist in a school.... We are often looking for Speech and Language Pathologists, so keep an eye on our jobs website: https://www.jobs.tas.gov.au/agency/5 #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation #SpeechPathologist #SchoolSpeechPathologist

04.01.2022 Have you seen ReachOut.com Australia’s exam stress toolkit? It comes with stories and practical tips from recent students, checklists, action plans and tips and articles about handling end-of-year pressure and stress in ways that work for you, and secrets to study success. Our top advice from the TASC teams is: ... Develop a routine that works for you, that includes both your studies and what you most enjoy. Keep up to date with the latest information, including talking with your teachers and registering to receive TASC information via email (including your results). Don’t hesitate to talk to your people family, friends, teachers and others at school about how you are feeling and if you need a hand. If you don’t feel like you can talk to someone you know, call or chat with one of these great agencies that are set up to support you: o headspace (1800 650 890) o Kids Helpline Official (1800 55 1800) o Lifeline Australia (13 11 14) #ClassOf2020 #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation

03.01.2022 How was your child's experience of Learning from Home in 2020? We'd love for parents to complete a short survey to let us know what worked and what didn't. Information from this survey will help identify how we can better support Learning from Home for students with disability. ... Please complete the survey by November 11 at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

03.01.2022 School term dates and professional learning days have been finalised for 2021 and are available on our website: https://bit.ly/2021TermDates If you'd like a handy visual, we also have a printable calendar version that you can download and print for the fridge: https://bit.ly/2021TermDatesPDF... PLEASE NOTE: The end date for Term 1 has been changed so that school holidays start straight after Easter. This means students are less disrupted and won't return to school between Easter and when the Term 1 holidays were originally planned. #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation #TermDates

03.01.2022 National NAIDOC Week is wrapping up for another year, but for our Aboriginal learners, families and staff, EVERY week is NAIDOC week. Together, we can recognise, celebrate and learn from this planet’s oldest continuing culture all year long. Thanks to everyone who has shared how they celebrated this week.... We pay our respects to all our Aboriginal learners, to our Aboriginal families, and to our Aboriginal Educators across the state who work to connect learners with their Country, their culture and their future as proud Aboriginal leaders. You inspire us. Always Was, Always Will Be. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe credit: Trevallyn Primary School Moonah Primary School Sandy Bay Infant School Cambridge Primary School Riverside Primary School, Launceston Scottsdale Library Tagari Lia

02.01.2022 Gosh, we have some talented students in Tasmania. This performance from Year 8, 9, and 10 students at Riverside High School is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.