Dear Families,

We have a busy term ahead with lots of exciting things happening.

On Tuesday 12th August, our students will have the opportunity to experience The NED Show—an engaging performance that promotes a positive mindset through the themes of Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. This interactive show delivers powerful messages about resilience and kindness, and we know our students will enjoy it. As part of the program, yo-yos are available for purchase at the office to help reinforce these lessons through play.

Our annual Year 3 to Year 6 Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday 13th August at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre. Please ensure students come prepared with their bathers, towels, goggles, and food. Students will not be permitted to use the kiosk during the event.

The Young Archies is one of my favourite events on the school calendar, and the final portraits now on display in the front office are a testament to the hard work and talent of our students. Sixteen artworks have been selected by students and staff to enter the state-wide competition across the following categories: K/P, 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6.

Congratulations to:

• K/P: Audrey, Huxley, Winnie, and Kiaan
• 1/2: Patrick, Evie, Agnes, and Rafferty
• 3/4: Misha, Immy, Yusra, and Owen
• 5/6: Evie, Thomas, Edward, and Ella

The State-wide Young Archies Exhibition, which will include the work of our students listed above, will be held at the UTAS School of Creative Arts and Media, Hunter Street, Hobart, from Thursday 25th August to Friday 7th September. The exhibition will be open daily from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm, and we encourage everyone to visit and celebrate our students’ creativity.

Our first assembly for the term will be on Friday 15th August. This assembly will focus on the National Day of Action Against Bullying and explore how we can make our school a safe and welcoming environment for our whole community. Our classes sharing on the day will be Prep Budgeon/Ellerton and 3/4 Brelis, with 3/4 Coe/Johnston as our hosts.

Warm Regards

Michael

In April, Sybella (P1 Evans) and Audette (K Medcraft) Jury had the unique opportunity to travel to Jamaica, where they visited a small countryside school nestled deep in the rural landscape. As we drove along the gravel road, we passed lush jungle scenery, overgrown cornfields, wild goats and chickens, and friendly locals going about their daily lives—a true snapshot of rural Jamaica.

The school, called Cleveland Porter School, caters to around 50 children aged 3 to 7 years. It operates entirely through donations and fundraising and receives no government support. Thankfully, the owners of a hotel in Negril generously fund daily cooked lunches for the children, ensuring they are well-fed while they learn.

We were warmly welcomed by the headmistress, Miss Ramasar, who generously shared her insights into Jamaica’s education system. She even taught Sybella a fun lesson about greater than and less than using the song “The Alligator Eats the Number That Is Greater”—a clever and catchy way to make learning fun.

Later, the children gathered in a communal area where we spoke to them about Tasmania and our unique Australian animals. Sybella read “That’s Not My Koala” to the group and presented them with some picture books and a plush Tasmanian devil. We also donated school supplies including crayons and paper.

Because Cleveland Porter School is further from Negril than most, it doesn’t receive as many visitors or as much support. Despite this, Miss Ramasar, her team, and the children were incredibly warm and welcoming.

It was a truly special experience for our family—one that reminded us how powerful it is to connect, share, and learn from one another across cultures and communities.

On Monday 18^th August, Kinder will be visiting the Glenorchy Library to share in their Book Week celebrations. They have some wonderful experiences on offer which tie in with this year’s theme of “Book an Adventure!”.

They will be depart school at 9:05am, so please ensure children are here before the bell. After visiting the library, they will visit Benjafield Playground in Moonah for morning tea and a play, returning to school at approximately 12:30pm.

Please ensure children are wearing full school uniform and bring a packed recess and lunch along with a drink.

Please ask Mrs Medcaft if you have any questions!

Over the past few weeks classes at Goulburn Street have been very busy creating portraits of people known to them for the Young Archies Awards and Exhibition.  There is a beautiful display in the front corridor of all the students' work.  16 pieces of art were selected by students and staff to enter the state-wide competition in the categories of K/P, 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6.

Congratulations to:-

K/P – Audrey, Huxley, Winnie and Kiaan

1/2- Patrick, Evie, Agnes and Rafferty

3/4 – Misha, Immy, Yusra and Owen

5/6- Evie, Thomas, Edward and Ella

The State-wide Young Archies Exhibition, which will include the work of our students (named above), will be held at UTAS School of Creative Arts and Media, Hunter Street, Hobart from Thursday 25^th August to Friday 7^th September and it will be open for everyone to view  from 11.00-4.00 each day.

This year Goulburn Street Primary entered posters in the Alliance Francaise Competition for the first time.  We are very proud to announce that two of our students were place getters and the presentation of prizes was held on Tuesday 29^th July at Bellerive Primary.

Congratulations to Remy who received first place in the 1/2 category and Elroy who received 2^nd place in the 3/4 category.

We are also excited to announce that a number of our students also received Honours Awards.  The Honours certificates will be presented at the next whole school assembly on August 15^th.

Congratulations to:

Joe (1/2 category)

Madeleine (1/2 category)

Owen (3/4 category)

Maureen (3/4 category)

Well done to all the students who participated in this creative learning experience.

*Buy a ticket – this event will sell out, BUT there are still a few tickets available so please see Fran at the office if you’d like to attend. Tables of 8 are $200. 

For those who have booked tickets but haven’t yet paid, please organise payment with Fran as soon as possible.

*Get your costumes ready – we want to see lots of Heroes and Villains. There will be prizes for the best costumes.

*Plan your menu – the event is BYO food. Consider ordering pizzas, or put together a cheese platter to share with your team mates.

*Drinks (wine, beer, spirits, soft drink) will be available to purchase from the bar via cash or card.

*Arrive early – we encourage you to turn up at 6.30pm to mingle, find your seat, buy your drinks and take some photos before the quiz starts at 7pm sharp.

*Bring gold coins – we’ll be playing games on the night, which will require a gold coin to play.

*Buy a raffle ticket – The raffle will be drawn on the night. There are lots of great prizes - more details (including online link to purchase tickets) will be announced soon.

*Silent auction – be ready to bid on some of the great prizes that have been donated by local buisnesses.  

Tomorrow, the 13^th of August the GSPS House Swimming Carnival will be held at the Doone Kenneday Hobart Aquatic Centre, 10:00am-1.30pm for Years 3-6.  There will be events for both swimmers and non swimmers and of all levels of ability.  Families are welcome to come along and watch and will have to pay pool entry. 

3.00-3.30 Tuesday 9th September

Conditions of Entry:

Each Lego display to be no larger than 52cm x 52cm x 52cm, or no larger than four 32x32 lug
Lego baseplates.

Each Lego display must be an original or freelance design, and not made from a Lego kit or
instructions.

Some Adult help is allowed, but the Lego design should mainly be child’s own design.

Please sign up at the office if you want to enter.

We will be holding our Annual Fathers Day Stall on Wednesday 3rd of September (Kinder are here on Mon, Tues and Wed). Gifts will be available for students to purchase ranging in price from $2.00 to $6.00 dollars. Students with money will be able to purchase when their class is called.

The Goulburn Street School Association would like to thank our wonderful parent volunteers for braving the cold windy weather to help at our Democracy sausage sizzle on Saturday.  A huge thank you also to our wonderful community for coming to support us and purchase a sausage or a baked treat!