Hello Warrane Community,

It’s hard to believe we are already at the end of Term 3! It has been a busy term, especially over the past fortnight with the Swimming Safety and Awareness program for Grades 3–6. This important program equips our students with essential skills to stay safe in and around waterways. It has been wonderful for staff to witness the growth and enthusiasm of all participants.

At the start of Term 4, Prep and the two Grade 1/2 classes will participate in a week of Water Orientation, beginning on the first day back. Families have received a letter with further details about the program.

We are also pleased to welcome Mrs. Wood back from leave next term, when she will resume teaching her Grade 3/4 class. We sincerely thank Miss Doyle for her dedicated work while Mrs. Wood has been away. Miss Doyle will continue to support students on a part-time basis next term in a variety of roles.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday break — here’s hoping for some sunshine!

Warm regards, Sarah Hoban

I acknowledge and pay respect to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community as the traditional and original owners of lutruwita/trowunna (Tasmania) and as the enduring custodians of the lands, seas, air and waterways. I pay respect to Elders past and present.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all Pre-Kinder families. 

These sessions are for children who:

• are born in 2021 and will be turning 4 this year
• live in the area and will be attending Kindergarten at Warrane Primary in 2026

Time:  9:00am -10:00am

When:  Thursday mornings in the Kindergarten classroom.

These fun, play-based sessions help your child become familiar with the school, meet new friends, and build confidence for starting Kindergarten next year.

Parents and carers must stay to supervise their child during each session. 

Kind regards,

Mrs Reinbach

Reminder: Hats Required in Term 4

As we head into Term 4, please be reminded that all students must wear a hat when outside during school hours. This is part of our SunSmart policy to ensure students are protected from harmful UV exposure.

No Hat, Shaded Play:
Students who do not have a hat will be required to stay under cover during outdoor activities, including recess and lunch.

School hats are available for purchase at the office. Please ensure your child brings a clearly labelled hat to school each day.

Thank you for your support in keeping our students safe and sun-smart!

Lifting Literacy

We are committed to helping every student become a confident, capable reader. That’s why we use a structured and evidence-based approach to teaching literacy, built around what’s known as the Big Six.

What are the Big Six?

1. Oral Language – The ability to speak, listen, and understand the sounds we use when we talk.
2. Phonological Awareness – Recognising the sounds in our speech.
3. Phonics – Understanding how letters and sounds work together.
4. Vocabulary – Knowing and using a wide range of words.
5. Fluency – understanding the meaning of words and sentences as they are being read.
6. Comprehension – using the other five skills to understand what is being read.

The Big Six are not just skills for early readers or young students. You play an important role in your child’s literacy development. Talking with your child, reading together, playing word games, and asking questions about stories are all powerful ways to support what your child is learning at school.

Year 5/6 S/B Persuasive Writing & Inquiry

What changes would make our school an even better place?
Whose voices need to be heard when changes and decisions are being made?
How can we use facts and research to support the ideas we care about?
What issues in our school or community matter most to us and how can we take action/make positive change?

This term, Year 5/6 S/B has been exploring persuasive writing through an exciting inquiry regarding ‘change’. We started by reading articles about real-world issues that affect us and matter to our community—everything from social media bans in Australia to topics that impact students at school. This got us thinking about the changes we’d like to see.

We chose some topics we really care about and wanted to take action on:

• A school canteen – offering more healthy and diverse food options to suit everyone’s tastes and dietary needs.
• More Five Nights at Freddy’s books in the library – for students who love this popular series.
• Gardening as a choices option – to learn new skills and connect with nature.
• Cooking as a specialist subject – to develop practical skills and explore creativity in the kitchen.

To make our arguments strong, we conducted surveys to see what other students think, researched facts and studies and started writing persuasive letters to people in our school community. Our goal is to convince them to consider our ideas and make positive changes.

Through this, we’ve been practising persuasive writing, learning to back up our ideas with evidence and discovering how powerful our voices can be in shaping our school and community.

Can You Manage a Budget for a Week?

This week, 5/6 S/B explored the question ‘What is it like to manage money in everyday life?’

Students were highly engaged as they stepped into the role of independent budgeters, working with a weekly income (based on minimum wage after tax) to make real-life financial decisions.

Throughout this learning experience, students:

• Researched and selected rental properties
• Compared phone plans and chose a Wi-Fi provider
• Planned grocery shopping
• Calculated daily transport costs
• Worked out the average weekly cost for electricity and water for one- and two-person households and included these in their budgets
• Budgeted for weekend entertainment (if they had funds remaining)
• Attempted to set aside savings for the future

Inspired by the ABC TV series Teenage Boss, students explored the difference between needs and wants, while practising how to balance priorities to make their budget work.

This inquiry connected Mathematics, HASS and financial literacy, giving students a practical, hands-on experience in planning, problem-solving and money management—skills that they will hopefully carry with them well beyond the classroom.

1/2 Yellow Class – Together at the Table

To celebrate the end of Term 3, our 1/2 Yellow class welcomed their families to join them for a special shared meal. This marks our final “together at the table” for the term.

Hands On Learning

During Term 3, two group of students were picked to work with Ollie on some hands-on learning activities. One group hand carved (whittled) spoons from Huon Pine, while the other group made a bird box for the native Eastern Rosella that can be found in the area.                                     

Eastern Rosella Bird Box

The Eastern Rosella is a native bird endemic to southeastern Australia, and therefore can be
found at Warrane Primary. Building them an artificial nest box provides them with safe housing and a place for breeding due to the lack of tree hollows caused by land clearing.

The pieces of the bird box were measured and cut to size. We used marine plywood which is perfect for projects exposed to the elements.  

Huon Pine Spoons

Huon pine scraps were sourced locally, and the

students carved, gouged, sanded, and oiled them to create spoons. 

Students in 5/6 have been participating in the Parents and Kids Together (PaKT) program this term run by Home Base.

The program is designed to foster strong partnerships between students, families, and the school.

Participating students in 5/6 created ‘Cubbies’ with their special person this term, with their final products showcasing their artistic talents.

Next term, PaKT will be running sessions for students and families in the 1/2 classes. Expressions of interest will go home early in Week 1, with commencement of the program in Week 3.

The Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) provides assistance for eligible families by waiving the cost of school levies. All families holding a current Centrelink Health Care Card, Centrelink Low Income Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card are eligible for STAS.

Further information on STAS can be found on the Department of Education internet at: https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/parent-fact-sheets/fees-levies/.

The online form can be found at: https://stasonlinesubmission.education.tas.gov.au/ .

Parents who currently receive STAS will not need to provide any additional information and will not need to reapply. You cannot apply online or add additional students in the online application form if you are already receiving STAS. If you wish to add a newly enrolled child to your existing STAS file, please email the details to stas@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Questions about STAS can be forwarded to the Department’s Financial Services Unit at stas@decyp.tas.gov.au or by calling 1800 827 055.

2025 Levies have been posted to families. The cost of this years levies are $135. This covers all stationery, excursions, and activities for the year and can be paid via BPay or EFTPOS.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 6244 1747, via email at warrane.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au, or by coming in between 8:30am and 3:15pm.

We welcome volunteers at Warrane Primary School. As you would know from the past, volunteers require a Working with Vulnerable People check to be able to come onsite to help with events and excursions. 

Registration to work with vulnerable people (cbos.tas.gov.au)

There is now an additional requirement that all volunteers have completed the mandatory safeguarding training module. The certificate must be provided to our office staff before you are able to volunteer.

For more information and to complete the safeguarding training visit:

Safeguarding Training - Department for Education, Children and Young People (decyp.tas.gov.au)

We have students who are allergic to nuts and eggs. As this allergic reaction can be life threatening, the school asks that these products are not brought to school in children’s lunch boxes or for class celebrations.

Items not to be brought to school include but are not limited to - all nut products, peanut butter, Nutella, peanut oil in margarines and all egg products.

It is important that all classes observe this nut and egg aware policy due to the danger of an allergic child coming into contact with residue left by other classes. The parents/carers and staff appreciate your co-operation in this serious matter.

All students are welcome.

A reminder that families are required to use the larger family carpark for school drop off and pick up.

The smaller carpark near the early years classes is for staff and service vehicles only. It does not have enough parking for families and the visibility of the surrounding area and access in and out during busy times creates an added safety risk to students.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this.

Free Access to StoryBox Library for Tasmanian Families!

Tasmanian primary school students now have free access to StoryBox Library - a fun and educational digital library you can enjoy at home!

StoryBox Library is a subscription-based website and app featuring Australian storytellers reading hundreds of much-loved children’s books. It’s a fantastic way to nurture your child’s love of reading and support their literacy development.

With features like Read-Along, Closed Captions, Auslan stories, and engaging audio-visual content, StoryBox Library is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all children.

How to Access:

1. Visit www.storyboxhub.com or search “Story Box Library” on your device’s app store.
2. Click LOG IN at the top right of the homepage.
3. Enter the school username and password (provided below)
4. Start exploring hundreds of stories - Anytime, anywhere!

School Login Details
Username: taslift843
Password: lit114

Please visit the DECYP website or StoryBox website for more information.

SPRINGFEST 2025 - AT WARRANE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Come along to a fun family morning at the Warrane Community Garden Springfest 2025!

The day includes Community and market stalls, heirloom tomato seedlings, plants and produce sales, scarecrow exhibition, coffee, live music, workshops, line dancing, children's activities, BBQ & more...

WHEN: Saturday, 18 October, 2025

            9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WHERE: Warrane Community Garden

              18 Heemskirk Street

              Warrane, TAS

Springfest is Warrane Community Garden's seasonal community event and fundraiser. In 2025 year we're continuing to raise funds to construct a Hub building at the garden.

Find all the info here:

https://wmnc.org.au/events-one/springfest-2025

Here are the key details:

• Program Name: Embers School Holiday Program
• Dates and themes: Wed 8^th Oct (Spring Olympics), and Thurs 9^th Oct (Bush Sills)
• Location: Orana Campsite, Roches Beach
• Ages: 7-12 years
• Bookings: GGT Upcoming Events

?YOU'VE BEEN INVITED! ?

Come and celebrate the official opening of the brand-new Youth Centre in Rokeby.

Date: Friday 3^rd October

Time: 12pm-3pm

Location: 85 Tollard Drive, Rokeby (Youth Centre)

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with free activities, interactive services, music, and plenty more to explore.

Grab some delicious lunch from a local food truck??,

meet the team, and check out what the Centre has to offer for young people and the community.

This is a free, family-friendly event – EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Free Pick up and drop off is available from Warrane/Mornington Neighbourhood Centre and Risdon Vale Hall