Hello and welcome back to school.

Firstly, thank you to all those that could make it to our Meet the Teacher BBQ this week. It is always so lovely to see everyone after the long holiday break and reconnect, catch up and meet new people.

This term is going to be busy, the Athletics Carnival, NAPLAN for Grade 3 & 5, Colour Run, School Photos, Motivational Speakers, Learners Lounge, Friday Fun, Reports and the GUP (Growing Up Program) are some of things already locked in for Term 1. Information will be shared with the community closer to the dates that these things happen.

The Department of Education and Young People will be visiting our school in a few weeks to film some of the initiatives we have implemented to improve student wellbeing and in turn increase attendance. This is a huge honour, and I look forward to sharing this with you.

Our school leaders, Addison Glidden and Yui Moriyama hosted their first GOTCHA assembly this week. GOTCHA’s are given out by WPS staff to students who have demonstrated school values of Courage, Connection, Respect, Responsibility and Growth. Four students are randomly chosen at GOTCHA assembly to get a prize to celebrate their success. GOTCHA assemblies are also a chance for staff to share what is happening with students that week. They are weekly on Monday mornings at 9am.

I would like to welcome Jodi Freeman to the Warrane PS team, Jodi will be leading the implantation of our Literacy focuses this year and supporting staff to improve their practice and capacity. Nikki Smith has returned from leave and is working in multiple classrooms across the school to support students with adjustments to their learning. Jazz has joined our team for 2 days a week, supporting students in the early years.

It has been wonderful to welcome new students to the Warrane PS community, this year we have 19 Kinder students and 8 other new students across the primary grades. Our goal was to reach over 150 students attending, we now are sitting at 158!!

I maintain an open-door policy and will always make time to meet with families, please don’t hesitate to check in with me at the gate, before and after school. If you would like a longer meeting, please make an appointment through the office. Communication between families and school is a main factor in student success and the best learning outcomes.

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.

Validation forms and permissions have been sent home with students. Parents/guardians are asked to make any amendments, mark the permissions yes or no, sign and return the forms back to the office or class teacher as soon as possible. It is important we have up to date information for each student, especially in relation to emergency contacts. Parent/guardian information is listed on the forms but other emergency contacts are required to be added each year.

The completion of the Validation form is a mandatory requirement by the Department for Education, Children, and Young People and must be done on an annual basis.  If validation forms are not returned, students may miss out on participating in school excursions.

We understand that the forms can be time consuming, and we appreciate your efforts to return them ASAP. The first class to have all forms returned will win an icy pole treat day for their class!

We understand that the forms can be time consuming, and we appreciate your efforts to return them ASAP. The first class to have all forms returned will win an icy pole treat day for their class!

2025 Levies will be posted out soon. The cost of this year's levy is $135. This covers all stationery, excursions and activities for the year and can be paid via BPay or via EFTPOS or cash in the school office. 

Payment is not required until the invoice is received.

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.

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.

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.

A reminder that hats are required for Term 1. Please ensure that your child has a sun-safe hat to wear.  Hats can be purchased at the office for $6.  No caps please.

Please ensure your child's hat is clearly marked.  In the event students don’t have a hat they will be asked to sit in the shaded area.

Reminder that our breakfast club is open from our school hall Monday to Friday from 8:15am till 8:45am.

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.