Dear Families,

It’s great to be back at work after a week off for elbow surgery! I’m happy to report the operation was a success—so my dream of joining the pro golf tour in retirement is still alive (for now!).

Our Year 6 students wrapped up their final two days of camp, returning exhausted but full of wonderful memories. The highlights? Beach swimming and, of course, the world-famous annual talent show! A huge thank you to our dedicated staff and parent volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this an unforgettable experience for our students.

A big congratulations to our Year 3-6 students who represented Goulburn Street at the Interschool Athletics Carnival at the Domain. For a small school, we had some outstanding individual and team relay results! Most importantly, our students showed incredible sportsmanship—cheering each other on and giving their personal best. Well done, team!

It's fantastic to see how the Dragon has been revitalized! A big thank you to Miss Shepherd for her dedication in restoring it – it looks incredible, and the students were thrilled to see the project completed. We're also grateful to our School Association for funding the restoration.

? Rock Ukulele Workshops ?
One of our school parents is offering a fantastic opportunity to learn the ukulele after school. Initially the workshop is open to Year 5/6 students, however, 3/4 students are welcome to register their interest.  Currently we need a few more students to make it happen! If you love music or just want to try something new, please reach out to Adrian at adrian_p-t@outlook.com.

Warm regards,
Michael

Congratulations to students who represented our school at the interschool athletics carnival yesterday! We finished in 6th place overall. 

There were some great individual and team performance over the course of the day

Year 3 Girls

Division 1  - Stella Wakefield  - 1st in 100m, 200m and 4th in the 800m. 

Division 2 - Miller Smith -1st 200m, 4th 100m

Year 4 Girls

Division 1 - Abby Gorman 1st in 100m, 200m, 400m 

Division 2 - Adele Greeenwood 1st 100m, 200m

Division 3 - Annabelle Martin 2nd 100m, Charlotta Bartl 1st 200m

Division 4 - Charlotta Bartl 1st 100m, 2nd 800m

Division 5 - Matilda Bartl 2nd 100m and 3rd in the 1500m open.

Division 6 - Winter Standen 3rd 100m 

Year 5 Girls

Ella Curry 2nd in the 400m

Year 6 Girls

Division 1- Femmi Cameron  3rd 100m 

Kitty Bilson 3rd 400m

Year 3 Boys

Division 4 - Bishop Ho 3rd 100m

Year 5 Boys

Division 1 - Billy Budgeon 3rd 100m, 4th  200m and 800m

Divison 2 - Ollie Proctor 3rd 100m and 200m

Division 3 - Andre Proud 2nd 100m

Division 4 - Hamish Hughes 2nd 100m and 3rd in Division 3 200m

Year 6 Boys

Divison 1 - Simon Martin 2nd 100m, 200m and 3rd 800m.

Divison 3 - Hudson Wakefield 1st 100m, 3rd 200m, 400m and 3rd in the1500m open

Diviiiision 4 - Marlin Benson 1st 100m and Divison 2 1st 200m 

Boys Open Long Jump - Landon Singline 3rd

Relays

Shuttle Relay - Year 4  girls 1st and Year 3 girls 3rd

Circular Relay - Year 5 boys 4th and Year 6 boys 3rd.

Goulburn Street Primary Students have been invited to march on ANZAC Day (April 25^th) in the Hobart Parade.  There will be a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 2^nd April) for interested students at lunch time in the school hall.  A notice will be given out with all the relevant details.  Please note ANZAC Day falls on the last Friday of the school holidays. 

? **Expression of Interest: Rock Ukulele Workshop ** ?

Does your child have a keen interest in music performance and a desire to explore playing in a contemporary band?

Keen and experienced GSPS parents have floated running a Rock Ukulele Workshop after school on Wednesdays. The workshop would provide GSPS students an opportunity to learn ukulele basics, with the aim of forming a ukulele rock band and perhaps performing later in the year. In addition to multiple ukuleles, there may be scope to include a rock rhythm section (e.g. drums, percussion, bass) and vocalists in the band.  

Initially the workshop would be open to grade 5-6 students, but will open to grade 3-4 students should numbers allow.

There will be a very reasonably priced fee per student applied to cover costs and to contribute to GSPS fundraising.  

? If your child is interested, please contact Adrian ?

- Email (preferred): adrian_p-t@outlook.com

- Text: 0439 380 182

This year for Harmony Week the classes in our school were challenged to create an artwork or artworks using skin colours.  The artworks also had to reflect the key messages of Harmony Day of inclusion, respect, the acceptance of differences and the idea that Everyone belongs.

The artworks build on from the work we have been doing on understanding racism and creating a kind and supportive school community for everyone.

Keep an eye out around the school for these inspiring pieces of art.

This term we will be holding our first Activities Afternoon on Thursday 10^th of April (1.30-3.00).  Staff have offered different activities that the students from P-6 can opt into for the afternoon. Activities include cricket, basketball, clay work, slime, cooking, beading, egg dying, board games, chess, nature play, STEM challenges, coding, gardening, performance skills and Lego.  Activities will be held in various locations around Goulburn Street Primary. We are looking forward to this fun afternoon.  

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” said the students in 4/5C and 3/4CA 2024.

Last year, the students in 3/4CA and 4/5C wrote persuasive letters to Mr Park suggesting that we have a Breakfast Club at GSPS.  Last week we held our first Breakfast Club sessions.  Toast with various spreads was on offer all to enjoy. Breakfast Club will run every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8.30-8.50am. 

GSPS Volunteer Registration Form

Unlock the power of community by sharing your skills! This form allows parents, guardians, and community members to register their areas of expertise and availability to support Goulburn Street Primary School's activities and events. Whether you can help occasionally or regularly, your involvement - big or small - makes a difference.

https://form.jotform.com/242941174343859

Election Day May 3rd - GSPS BBQ and Cake Stall - volunteers and cakes needed - details to follow. 

Thank you to families who have returned raffle books and bought along an easter treat for the raffle. There are still a few more weeks to do so before the draw on the 11th of April.

This term 1/2 Shepherd have been learning about mini beasts. We have been learning about the parts of insects and the life cycles of living things. We recently visited the Sustainability Centre in Mount Nelson and did a variety of activities including loose parts play creating shelters, using the microscopes to look at insects and going on a nature walk and bug hunt. Here are some photos of some of our work this term.

In 3/4CJ we have been learning about life cycles in Science. We were asked to invent a new insect that goes through metamorphosis and create a life cycle diagram about it. We then created our new insects with plasticine. Here are our incredible insects:

Sign up and join the Hobart Tigers for the 2025 season. From Auskick to U/8-U/9 boys and U10-U11 Girls, the Hobart Football Club is a great place for you to learn new skills, meet new friends and be apart a welcoming environment.

Training:

Training for U/8-U/9 Boys and U/10-U/11 is at TCA at the Domain from 4pm-5pm on Tuesdays.

Auskick is on 4pm-5pm at TCA at the Domain.

For any questions, please visit us on Facebook.com/HobartJuniorFootballClub/ or email juniors@hobartfc.com.au

See you at the Den!

Aboriginal Education Worker

Bayview Secondary College (Tue, Wed, Thur)

Junior Development Officer

Hobart Football Club