From the Principal

Dear Families

It has been great to see our students return from Term 3 break rested and ready for the final term of 2023.  

With the warmer weather emerging we are conscious of the impact on food within lunch boxes. Bacteria can build in prepared food overtime as it gets warm so, please be sure to include an ice block with your child’s food packs.  

Turning up matters

We all want the best for our children – for their futures to be as bright as possible. Showing up every day to school really matters. It gives your child every chance to learn, grow and find their interests.

This last stretch of the school year can sometimes be tricky. Keep it up, because each day is another chance to:

• be around friends
• learn new things
• find interests
• create dream futures (whatever that may be!).

If you’re looking for tips on how to create better attendance habits, visit the Anything can happen website.

Please always talk to us if you’re having trouble getting your child to school. We’re here to help.

Tell Someone 

All children in Tasmania have a right to be known, safe, well and learning. We are highly committed to the safety of all students at our school.

Earlier this month, DECYP launched the Tell Someone initiative, to raise awareness in the community about child sexual abuse and grooming.

The Tell Someone website gives children and young people clear advice on what to do in situations where they feel worried, unsafe or unsure. It also gives adults advice and support on how to respond if they suspect or know a child is being groomed or sexually abused or is at risk of harm.

Please visit the website, read the information, and try to find a suitable time to talk with your children about this issue and the resources available.  It’s important that you both understand the possible signs of sexual abuse or grooming behaviour, and how to stay safe online and offline.

If reading this information has caused you distress, please visit DECYP’s website for a list of support services.

Please contact the school if you have any questions about this information.

2024 Organisation

The planning and organisation that goes into setting up NPS for success in 2024 has already begun. It would be greatly appreciated if you could tell us now if you know that your child/ren will not be attending Norwood Primary School next year as student numbers influence configuration of classes and the staffing and resource allocations.  If you are aware of families who live in our area and who intend to enrol with us for 2024, can you please encourage them to contact the school. Thanks in advance for your understanding and assistance with this.

I also welcome families to send any information for class placement via the school email norwood.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au. Please be aware that requests need to be aligned to the educational needs of your child, requests for particular teachers will not be considered. All requests will need to be in by Friday 3rd November.

 Kind regards,