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At Mowbray Heights we use a range of school based assessments to guide the teaching and learning program in our school. We also have a range of external assessments which contribute to our school based data.
Recently we received a summary of our 2024 NAPLAN results and whilst we acknowledge that this is just one piece of data about student performance, we are once again extremely pleased with our overall results.
In all areas (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation, and Numeracy) in both Year 3 and Year 5, our results are well above similar schools with regard to the mean scores and the percentage of students categorised as strong or exceeding. This is an outstanding result!
Year 3 Mean scores are above Similar Schools in all domains
Reading +51, Writing +56, Spelling +69, Grammar & Punctuation +72, Numeracy +20
Year 5 Mean scores are above Similar Schools in all domains
Reading +44, Writing +42, Spelling +47, Grammar & Punctuation +38, Numeracy +19
At this stage we have not been provided with data that enables us to compare our mean score with Tasmanian or Australian averages. As soon as those data sets become available, I will share the comparisons with our school community.
The NAPLAN 2024 Individual Student Reports will be sent home to families today. Please be aware that this assessment was conducted in March, however if families have any questions regarding your child’s assessment do not hesitate to contact your child’s classroom teacher.
A consistent plan for improvement, explicit teaching, high expectations for learning and your support from home, have significantly contributed to these learning outcomes for the students at Mowbray Heights Primary School.
Together, we can justifiably celebrate this work.
Sharon
| Mon 29 July - Fri 2 August | Fire Education 3-4 Classes (except 3-4 R) and 5-6 Classes |
| Wed 31 July | City Mission Snag and Chat 3:00 pm |
| Thurs 1 Aug | Early Childhood Assembly 2:10 pm (PAC) |
| Fri 2 Aug | LSSSA Sports Exchange (No 5-6 Sport) |
| Thurs 8 Aug | Year 3-4 Assembly 2:00 pm (PAC) |
| Fri 9 Aug | Royal Flying Doctor Visiting Prep - Year 2 Classes |
| Mon 12 Aug - Fri 16 Aug | Bright Sparks |
| Wed 14 Aug | 5-6 Performance - It's a Mad World (focusing on the themes of persistence, confidence, circus skills and fun!) |
| Thurs 15 Aug | Early Childhood Assembly 2:10 pm (PAC) |
| Wed 21 Aug | Book Week Dress Up Day |
| Thurs 22 Aug | 3-6 Assembly 2:00 pm (PAC) |
Congratulations to the following students who received awards at our last assembly.
| Merit Certificate | Values Certificates | Values Champion | |
| 5-6 Barker | Braxton | Kaci-Lee | Peter |
| 5-6 Bodell | Mackenzie | Bailey | Shalom |
| 5-6 Alessio | Ishana | Malachi | Sisir |
| 5-6 Goodyer | Eli | Alex | Mason |
| 5-6 Leader | John | Ram | Ram |
A firefighter from the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) is visiting our school to present a Home Fire Safety Program to the Year 3-4 classes and the Year 5-6 classes this week (29 July - 2 August). 3-4 Rafferty and our Early Childhood classes participated in the program earlier this term.
The age appropriate program is designed to raise fire awareness in children and includes fun in class activities, videos, activity books, website www.tfseducation.com.au and giveaways. Parents and other family members are also encouraged to participate by reading the information and assisting your child with the after school activities. The TFS aims to deliver appropriate fire safety education to every primary school child in Tasmania and is part of the TFS’s ongoing commitment to create a fire safe Tasmania.
Key Fire Safety Messages include,
Wake up - Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom
Plan and practice a home fire escape plan with the whole family
In a fire crawl low and go, go, go to the nearest exit
In an emergency call triple zero
Keep flammable material at least two metres from the heater
If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, rock and roll
Keep matches and lighters away from children
Cooking - Turn it off before you turn away
Cool a burn under cool water for at least 20 minutes
Most house fires can be avoided. Make your home fire safe
More information www.tfseducation.com.au
Congratulations to the following students who have been nominated by our school to compete in the Launceston Sports Exchange. These students' selection is due to their high level of skill and respect demonstrated during 5/6 Sport.
| Netball | Mahali, Malachi, Chloe, Wahidah |
| Girls AFL | Nariah, Ruby, Payton, Bailey |
| Boys AFL | Dechlan, Braxton, James |
| Girls Soccer | Bridget |
| Boys Soccer | Shalom, Peter, Presal, Sisir, Jett, Abel |
The Launceston Sports Exchange games are trial games, and if selected, students will be invited to play for the Launceston representative team (LSSSA) who will take on teams from the North-West on Friday 20 September. GO MOWBRAY!
Josh Leighton - Health and PE Teacher
Bright Sparks is an electrical safety in schools program educating primary-school aged kids across Tasmania about the safe use of electricity. Trained presenters deliver interactive sessions tailored to children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The program at MHPS begins on 12 August.
A short video to find out what the Bright Sparks School Program is all about, is available on this link. Bright Sparks School Program - TasNetworks
Due to rising costs we have had to slightly increase the price of a small number of items on our Canteen Menu. The new prices will be effective from Tuesday 30 July. Please find the Term 3 Canteen Menu attached below.
Term 3 Library Days for classes are below:
| Monday | 3-4 Boon-Smith, 3-4 Rafferty, 3-4 Marshall, 5-6 Alessio, 1-2 Ross, Prep Freeman, Prep Fletcher |
| Tuesday | Prep Lockhart, Kinder Saunders, 5-6 Goodyer, 3-4 Uffelmann, 1-2 Wood, 1-2 Neville/Tyson |
| Wednesday | 1-2 Spradbury, 1-2 Ross, 1-2 Dingemanse, 5-6 Leader, 5-6 Bodell, Kinder Gibbons, Kinder Evans |
| Thursday | 3-4 Sheedy, 5-6 Barker |
The library is open Monday-Thursday from 8.30 am and students are welcome to exchange books on any of these days if they have finished reading them. They do not have to wait for their allocated day.
Kaz Searle - Library Teacher
Thank you to all our families for attending our sessions so far this year.
Please note we have a new playgroup starting on Monday afternoon at 1:45 pm and Playgroup on Tuesday at 10:30 am will now be an additional Pre-Kinder session.
This term we are very excited to start work on our Kindergarten outdoor space, which will mean we do not have access to the playground in Term 3. To keep group sizes manageable, the Playgroup on Thursday at 9:00 am will now be for toddlers who are 2-3 years old and their siblings.
The times and sessions for Term 3 are attached. Please ask our staff if you have any questions.
Lisa, Kelsey and Dannii
We are hoping that any uniform items that your children have outgrown might be donated to school. These come in very handy when students have accidents, get wet or get muddy!
The following sizes are available in the 2024 Year 6 Leavers Polos. The tops are $35.00 and can be purchased at the school office. These are the last sizes available and no further orders will be placed.
| Size 10 | 5 available |
| Size 12 | 1 available |
In Term 3, AFL Tasmania are running NAB AFL Auskick and NAB AFL Superkick at local Northern schools.
These programs are great opportunities for children to participate in Auskick and Superkick, programs to help you become the next Tassie Devils!
All participants will receive a pack including a Tassie Devils shirt for Auskickers plus more cool footy items, and Superkickers will receive a pack including a sports bag, football, socks and more.
The programs are running for 6 weeks, for more information visit this link - Schools offering Auskick & Superkick in Term 3 | AFL Tasmania
If you have any questions, please contact Danyon Smillie at 0488 666 849 or via email at danyon.smillie@afl.com.au.
