On Tuesday 2nd August 2022, Palmerston District Primary School will hold our Annual Athletics Carnival. All students K-6 will participate in running races and shot put and discus throwing. This year we have asked students who wish to compete competitively in events to fill in the attached nomination form and return it to school by Friday 29th July. Students who don’t wish to compete competitively will still participate in events but will not be timed or have their throw for shot put and discus measured.
Students turning 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 this year will participate all day on the oval. Students in age groups under this will participate in the junior carnival events from 12:15 to 1pm.
Parents are welcome to attend if you wish to support and cheer for your child. Please follow COVID safe measures, if you are unwell, please stay home.
When: Tuesday 2nd August 2022.
Where: Palmerston Oval.
What to bring: Hat, Water bottle, Recess, and Lunch.
What to wear: House colours and appropriate running shoes.
Time: Years 3-6 9:00-2:30
K-2 from 12:15
Please note, if your child nominates for the 800m, this race will start before school at 8:30. Please meet Mrs Edwards on the oval.
Further information regarding the athletics carnival will be sent in the coming days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school on 6142 1440 or by email on Natalie.edwards@ed.act.edu.au (School Sports Co-Ordinator)
We are delighted to inform you thatPalmerston District Primary School will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS AssessmentsTM this year. ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies.
Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals and are invited to attend special award ceremonies to have their academic excellence publicly recognised.
We encourage you to consider entering your child into ICAS this year. The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment, that has been running for 40 years. Your child will be presented with high-quality, expert-developed questions, allowing them to apply their learning without the need for prior study or revision.
ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to online assessments. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.
We will be hosting two Book Character Parades this week. The first is on Tuesday 23rd August at 9:15am for the "Beginning of the Week" Pre-schoolers. The second is on Friday at 9:15am. End of week Pre-school students Primary School students and staff only need to come dressed up on Friday.For both parades the expectation is that the whole school congregates around the outside of the blacktop.
Parents/Carers are welcome to come along and support their child/children and we ask that you are aware of and follow Covid-Safe measures. However if you are unwell or have flu-like symptoms, please do not attend.
Venue: AIS Track and Field Stadium, (next to Bruce Stadium)
Date: Thursday 25th August 2022
Transport: Own transport required
Start time: 8:30
Return: 2:00 approx to school - own transport required
Items to bring: Recess, lunch, labelled water bottle, appropriate sports shoes, full school uniform, hat & sunscreen
This is an optional enrichment activity as defined by the School Board and parents are expected to pay for these activities if they wish their children to participate. A student support fund is available to assist students in financial need. Please contact the school if you require this assistance.
Please return the permission note, medical consent form and payment to the front office by 19th August 2022.
We will be hosting two Book Character Parades next week. The first is on Tuesday 23rd August at 9:15am for the 'Beginning-of-the-Week' Preschoolers.
The second is on Friday 26th August at 9:15am and the 'End-of-the-Week' Preschoolers and the Kindy to Year 6 Primary School students need to come dressed up on Friday.
For both parades the expectation is that the whole school congregates around the outside of the blacktop.
Parents/carers are welcome to come along and support their child/children and we ask that you are aware of and follow COVID safe measures. However if you are feelingunwell or have cold/flu like symptoms, please do not attend.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be arriving on Monday 29/08
Week 7 is for browsing only. We will not be selling books in the first week of the Fair.
Week 8 (Mon 5 Sept) is for purchasing books. The library will be open for purchases: 8.15-8.45 each day along with , Mon 3-6 and then Tues -Thurs 3.00-3.30
The preferred option for buying things is credit card/ eftpos. (A small amount of cash will be kept for minor purchases - however card payment is best for processing)
If students bring money/ receipts to school to buy books please do not send them to the library during class time. Please ask them to come to the library with their money during junior recess or senior lunch. This may mean collecting the money and holding onto it until the break.