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 are holding an Easter Raffle to raise funds to purchase basketball hoops for our playgrounds.

Ticket books were sent home with students yesterday and are $1.00 per ticket / $10 per book. The winner will receive an amazing Easter Hamper! Extra books are available from the office.

If you have any items you are able to donate such as new toys/new books/vouchers/Easter Eggs, please leave them at the office. The raffle will be drawn on Wednesday 27th March so please have all ticket books back to school by then.

To all our volunteers – have you completed your safeguarding training yet?

This year, there is important training that anyone who works with children or young people must complete.

To complete your training, simply visit https://decyp-safeguarding.mygo1.com/login or use the QR on the flyer below or in the school office. Make sure you save the certificate to show the office you have completed it.

Thank you for leading the way in caring for our children and keeping young people safe.

On Wednesday March 6^th grades 3-6 attended the MONA 24 Carrot Carnival 2024! It was an exciting day with around 1,000 students coming together on the lawns of MONA. There was much celebration in the form of dancing, singing, making craft, and eating wonderfully fresh food. It was a hot day, and we were all grateful for our SunSmart hats and fresh water. We were proud of the way all WPS students interacted and participated. Mrs Gearman

What MONA Was Like. By Ella 5/6G

The day started off with a speech and some information about the background of the 24 Carrot Carnival. For morning tea, we had fruit and cookies. There were a group of people dressed up as nuns and they moved through the crowd singing and playing music. We did one activity where we made necklaces out of fruit, vegetables, dehydrated fruit, and bits of plants. Then someone named Tamas, his son and his son’s friend came out on stilts. There were lots of schools there and it was extremely hot. I felt a little bit over heated, but I got through it. Betty and Dan came out dressed as aliens and danced with lots of the students. Once it was lunch, we had ham rolls with tomato, lettuce, and cheese – they were good! As we were packing up everything got hectic and once on the bus, we were all tired. Overall, it was an ok excursion. I gave it 3 stars.

MONA. By Tshewang 5/6G

It was my first time at MONA, and it was great. We first departed from our school for MONA and we saw bunnies there in the carpark.

We were seated in our area and we saw a man and woman on stage dancing. Then we were given cookies and fruit and some guys played instruments.

Later, we made edible necklaces and ate them, we also saw a compost monster, and for lunch we had rolls.

Last, at the end, the school dance captains danced on stage.

Mona 24 carrot carnival. By Ruby and Charlie-anne 5/6G

On Wednesday the 6^th of March we went to the Mona 24 Carrot Carnival for an excursion from grade 3-6.

We started off by watching the performers walk around in funny costumes and talk to us and sing to everyone. Then the crazy aliens jumped on the stage and started singing and dancing to all the schools that were there.

Then we had some food like apples and bananas and cookies and after that we made fruit and veggie necklaces. We had dance captains from our school go up on the stage and choose a song to dance to.

Our School Association are hoping to hold a BBQ and Cake Stall on Saturday 23rd March. We would love some helpers on the day to cook and serve sausages. We are also asking for donations of cakes/slices/baked treats to sell. These can be left at the office on Friday 22nd March. Donations must have an ingredient list attached. 

Please call the office on 6244 1747 or email warrane.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au if you'd like to get involved or have any questions.

A group of students from 5/6 Gearman and 5/6 SB are participating in a Life Skills Cooking program which supports the students in learning how to access delicious recipes, compare prices and stick to a budget, access the community to shop for the required ingredients, and cook delicious foods.  This supports in developing their skills around food hygiene, food knowledge, knife skills and cooking techniques. 

So far, the students have chosen to cook lemonade scones with jam and cream, sausage rolls and pizza. The LS team enjoy serving their delicious creations to the students of 5/6, as well as to the very grateful staff! 

If your child requires medication or an EpiPen at school, the following guidelines need to be followed:

• All medications and EpiPen's must be in date and in the original packaging with the Pharmacist label stating the child’s name and dosage (this includes non-prescription medication, eg paracetamol).
• A Parent/Guardian DoE Authorisation form needs to be completed for all medications that are to be administered at school.
• Medical Practitioner/Pharmacist DoE Authorisation forms needs to be completed for ongoing prescription medication and EpiPen’s.
• Asthma, epilepsy and anaphylaxis action plans need to be updated every year by your doctor and provided to the school office.

Name: Sally Jones

Your position: Support & Specialist Teacher

My hobbies are: Reading books, painting, walking my dog, baking banana bread.

Fun Fact: I can’t wink!

If I were a crayon I’d be: Blue

A food I dislike is: Capsicum and corn beef

A favourite place to visit is: The beach. Visiting the East Coast of Tasmania

My favourite subject when I was at school: English & Art

When I’m not at work you’d find me: At the beach or at home with my family and our dog

Name: Whitney Bowerman

Your position: 5/6 Teacher

My hobbies are: Running, bushwalking, reading, going to the beach, spending time with my daughter, my partner and my dog and watching reality TV!

My sports team is: Collingwood

If I were a crayon I’d be: Orange

A food I love is: The halloumi burger from Belles Burgers

A favourite place to visit is: The beach (and Belles Burgers!)

My favourite subject when I was at school: Drama

When I’m not at work you’d find me: Outside spending time with my family

PEN PALS

By Christian (Year Six)

Learners in years 5/6 are participating in a pen pal writing experience with Lotus Elementary School in Illinois, Chicago.

The pen pals are:

• Jaylani – Layla
• Ivan – Jethro
• Josie – Addy
• Addison – Christian
• Leonardo – Jacob
• Kirsten – Ada
• Ryan – Cooper
• Ahmed – Jamez
• Christian – Tyler
• Kaia – L.J. and Brock
• Sienna – Ava
• Josiah – Harrison
• Chyanne – Ty
• Lily – Abbie
• Grace – Harmonii

This will be a very awesome experience for all learners in 5/6. All the teachers, staff and students will be excited for Lotus Elementary School’s response and hospitality.

BOAT MAKING

By Ava (Year Five)

Two week ago, we started making recycled boats. They were made out of recycled cardboard, cans, bottles, paper tape, caps and popsicle sticks. We brought recycled stuff from home to make them.

We could be in pairs or solo, lots of people were in pairs. We added sails to some of the boats to make them faster. They were made out of cardboard and popsicle sticks.

Some of us added cans on the side or the bottom and some of us made ours tall, big and hollow.

Next Wednesday we are going to test them in some water.

MONA EXCURSION

By Layla (Year Five)

Last Wednesday we left school at 9:15am and we went on a bus to Mona to go to the 24 Carrot Festival.

When we got there, there was a big chicken that was stealing hats. There were also people in costumes and on stilts blowing bubbles at people as they were coming off the buses. Then we went to the place where we were sitting for it. There were about six other schools there.

Year 5/6 students enjoying our outdoor reading space last week

Congratulations to the students who were presented with their certificate of merit last week at assembly for upholding our school values of growth, courage, respect and responsibility.

Warrane Primary are pleased to advise that we have the opportunity for Anglicare’s Taz Kids program to run a Taz Kids Club in our school in Term 3.

Taz kids is a program that supports children (aged 7-17) and their families. It is designed for students who might sometimes struggle emotionally, feel depressed, anxious or experience any other mental health concerns or those who live with a parent or guardian experiencing similar feelings.

The group aims to help young people learn how to cope with difficulties in life and build stress tolerance. It assists in understanding and managing their feelings, and promotes resilience.

Taz Kids Club is aimed at Grades 1 – 6 and will run for seven weeks during school time for around 50 minutes, with each session filled with games and learning activities. The Program is free and confidential.

For more information or to express your interest for your child please contact the school office.

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.

A reminder that parents must not park in the staff car park to pick up and drop off children.

The carpark at the front of the school is the designated parent/guardian carpark for dropping students off and picking them up.

The smaller carpark is strictly for staff parking and deliveries.

It is not safe for students to be walking through this carpark due to lack of visibility for delivery drivers and reversing cars. 

We appreciate your cooperation.