Throughout the year it is important that we continually remind ourselves of our school values - Respect, Responsibility, Connection, Courage and Growth.  Our values are central to everything we do.  They reflect what we stand for, support our decision making and guide us in how we work together as a school community.

This term we are turning our focus to the value Courage. Our students will be discussing the meaning of courage and how courage can be demonstrated in their everyday lives. Acting with courage means:

• accepting challenges and embracing opportunities
• thinking creatively and being brave
• being prepared to stand up for what is important
• not giving up
• being innovative and taking calculated risks in some situations

"Courage doesn't always roar.  Sometimes courage is the silent voice at the end of the day that says I will try again tomorrow." Mary Anne Radmacher

Sharon

Welcome back to Term 4 – we hope you had a great break!

This term we have lots of exciting plans, including our Obstac-a-thon this Friday!

School is the best place for children, it’s a chance to be around friends, learn new things, grow and have fun. 

Sometimes the final stretch of the year can be challenging for regular school attendance. Here are some tips to make every day count:

• Create a routine.
• Allow enough time in the morning.
• Be on time, every day.
• Plan appointments and trips outside school hours.
• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Set some technology boundaries.

For more information, visit the Anything can happen website.

If you’re having trouble getting your child to school, please talk to us. We’re here to help.

The Obstac-a-thon is a great fundraiser for our school and a way the students can have fun and be involved too by walking laps of an obstacle course that is set up around the school.

The Obstac-a-thon is on Friday 18 October. It is held at school at the following times:

• Year 3 - 6 students 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Prep - Year 2 students 11:25 am - 12:25 pm 

Prep - Year 6 students are encouraged to find relatives and friends to sponsor them per lap, or to give a donation. Sponsorship Forms were sent home last term. The Sponsorship Form and money collected are to be returned to school after the event, and by Friday 8 November.

Families are welcome to attend.

P&C Executive

PS Safety considerations prevent our Kindergarten students from participating in this event.

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at our last assembly.

Official Singfest photos to enjoy!

Orienteering @ West Launceston Community Park

Tennis @ Tennis World MHPS v Invermay Primary School

Girls Football @ Prospect Park

Speedball Punchbowl Primary School v MHPS

Basketball Norwood Primary School v MHPS

Term 4 Library Days for classes are below: 

The library is open every day except Friday and students are welcome to exchange books on any day of the week if they have finished reading them. They do not have to wait for their allocated day. 

Kaz Searle - Library Teacher 

We are now accepting Kindergarten enrolments for next year.  To be eligible for Kindergarten in 2025, children need to be 4 on or before the 1st January 2025.  When enrolling in a Tasmanian Government school for the first time, evidence must be provided in relation to student identity, the parent/guardian identity, student residential address and student immunisation. 

Evidence is required in relation to student identity which may include one of the following:

• Australian Birth Certificate
• Current Australian or foreign passport and visa

Evidence is required in relation to parent or legal guardian identity which may include one of the following:

• Birth Certificate
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Current Australian passport or foreign passport and visa 

Evidence is required in relation to residential address which may include one of the following:

• Birth Certificate
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Current Australian passport or foreign passport and visa 

Evidence is required in relation to immunisation which may include one of the following:

• The child's Health Record Book (Blue Book)
• A printout from the Medicare - Australian Immunisation Register

Kindergarten at Mowbray Heights Primary School is a three full day program. Please phone the office or drop in to register your child’s name and begin the enrolment process. 

If you have completed an enrolment form for Launching into Learning your intention to enrol your child, if in our intake area, is already known and underway.

Please note: We are not able to accept Expressions of Interest for an Out of Area Enrolment as we are at capacity.

Sharon