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TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 ‒ 21 YOUR COMPREHENSIVE 16-PAGE GUIDE BACK TO SCHOOL (AN ADVERTISING FEATURE) Powerful lessons from history SNUG PRIMARY SCHOOL FIFTY years ago next month, been a driving force in the Snug Primary School came resurgence of Snug Primary. perilously close to being burnt “Today, it’s a highly down. But the school today has functioning school with a emerged from the ashes to really strong school become a thriving part of the association, [and] lots of Snug community. community connections,” she The 1967 bushfires, which said. killed 64 people, injured 900, On February 7, the and destroyed 1300 buildings, anniversary of the fires, the burnt out the second floor of school will be involved in a the school’s clock tower block commemoration walk to the as the students huddled just bushfire memorial near Snug outside the flames’ reach. Beach. Ms Jeffrey sees the “All the students sheltered anniversary as an opportunity in the school hall, the curtains for students to reflect on the were closed, and the music importance of community. teacher played the piano to try “As part of that, all students to calm the children and block have produced either a written out the noise of the bushfire,” piece or a visual piece of principal Bonnie Jeffrey said. artwork,” she said. “One of the senior teachers “Our values here talk about poured the water from a teapot community and acceptance into the mouths of the children and respect, and I think having as they sat in the hall.” an event as significant as the Since those dark days, the ’67 bushfires it’s a really good school has gone from strength learning opportunity to teach to strength, and today caters children about what it means for more than 350 students. to be a community member, Ms Jeffrey believes the [and] how they can volunteer IN MEMORY: Snug Primary School Grade 6 students Flynn Coburn-Pugh and Ella Giles, both 12, have created artworks to spirit of the community has and help each other.” help commemorate the 1967 bushfires. 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Contact us for an enrolment pack. email: [email protected] Calvin Christian School Sophia Street, Kingston www.calvin.tas.edu.au V1 - MERE01Z01MA 22 ‒ TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 BACK TO SCHOOL AN ADVERTISING FEATURE Curiosity a potent tool THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL circular seating to replicate Quaker meeting spaces, were LEARNING, laughter, and form part of a typical day at incorporated into the inquiry imagination are all part of the Friends’ kindergarten. garden. experience in the outdoor The centre is guided by the Head of Friends’ Primary learning environment at The school’s Quaker values and Years Mary-Margaret Gibson Friends’ School kindergarten. practices, including simplicity, explains that “inquiry Curiosity and questioning integrity, community and empowers independent are nurtured in children at earthcare, and also follows the learning and creativity in Friends’, which sets the scene Reggio Emilia principles. children”. for student engagement and These view children as “Access to a stimulating inquiry, and a love of learning. active learners whose tools for play environment is a The Friends’ School discovery include the learning deliberate approach that we actively encourages its environment with its many have adopted to encourage kindergarten students to be natural textures, engaging children to engage with curious about the world, to spaces and rigorous nature, to think, to question wonder about the opportunities. and to experiment,” she said. extraordinary things in Ideas such as these shaped Students and staff warmly everyday life. and creatively the design of the new outdoor invite interested persons to explore their personal learning area at the visit the new external play interests. kindergarten. area during a twilight open Water play, digging, plants Specific ideas reflecting the visit on March 28 from 4-6pm. and gardens, looking, building children’s wishes — such as The kindergarten is on the SENSORY STIMULATION: The Friends’ School kindergarten students Alexandra Gee and and a thousand questions all rock pools, a messy area and school’s Argyle St campus. Benjamin Cooper explore the garden designed to help children engage with nature. Exciting times in education Message from Jeremy encourage you all to get I am confident that we are to help children in areas such genuine choice to young Rockliff, Education and involved in your child’s continuing on the path that as mental health and people through the delivery of Training Minister education and value the will provide the very best wellbeing, body image and Year 11 and 12 subjects in 12 important role that it plays in framework for Tasmania’s healthy relationships, as well extension schools. I EXTEND my warmest developing their potential and education system. as the delivery of local, state In 2017, a further 18 schools wishes to you all as we ability to lead a happy and Education is important for and national health promotion will commence their extension commence another exciting fulfilling life. all Tasmanians, and this vital initiatives. programs. school year. It was a pleasure to be able piece of legislation will assist in This is just one of the It is a great privilege to be I hope the Christmas and to share in some of your end- supporting the continued measures we have taken to your minister and I look New Year season was an of-school-year celebrations in improvement of Tasmania’s improve Tasmania’s education forward to working with all enjoyable one and that you are December, and it provided me education system and prepare system and give students the school communities and all feeling refreshed, excited with an insight into the great our students for a bright future. best possible environment in education stakeholders again and ready as you prepare to work that happens in our The Tasmanian which to learn and grow. this year as we continue to head back to school. schools. Government’s decision to We are playing a key role in work together to promote I would also like to welcome I would like to thank all reintroduce nurses into supporting the government’s improvement in our students’ all new students, their parents principals, teachers and school STRONG VISION: Education schools has been a great goal for more young results, as well as the and carers to our schools, support staff for their hard and Training Minister addition for students and the Tasmanians to complete completion and attainment of particularly those starting work and dedication in Jeremy Rockliff. broader school communities. Year 12 with strong literacy meaningful qualifications. kindergarten, as well as the preparing our students for From the start of the 2017 and numeracy skills and a Our education system is newest Year 11 and 12 students fulfilling and rewarding lives. implemented with a focus on school year we will have 20 meaningful qualification. fundamentally about in the 18 schools extending this Recognising student and improving student outcomes. full-time equivalent registered Our secondary schools and providing a safe and supportive year. This is an exciting time school achievement is a We have made significant nurses working at targeted colleges are working together learning environment that for you all. fantastic way to celebrate progress in the review of the schools across Tasmania, who so that we can provide the helps to inspire our children to Providing educational success. Tasmanian Education Act, are supporting the health types of subjects that students strive for their very best. opportunities to your children We will see the momentum with the legislation passing needs and education of want to study, wherever they My best wishes to you all for will give them the very best built in 2016 continue in 2017 both Houses of Parliament in students in a variety of ways. are in our state. a happy, safe and successful start in life. As a community I as a number of actions are 2016. School nurses are available In 2016 we provided 2017. THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL We are Curious The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme provides our curriculum framework. It uses an ‘Inquiry’ approach, which encourages children to explore, question and think independently. 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MERE01Z01MA - V1 TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 ‒ 23 BACK TO SCHOOL AN ADVERTISING FEATURE Study the key to a great life RESEARCH across Australia and get an idea of the skills you and overseas tells us most need for the job you want. career choices available to MAKE plans to stay at school young people today require or get a qualification. the completion of Year 11 and Don’t limit your chances. 12 school education or other Give yourself the best chance training qualifications. of success in the future and Employers agree that, in finish Year 12. most cases, they would rather employ a young person who Where to start for parents: has a Year 12 qualification than Planning for Years 11 and 12 ALUMNA INSPIRATION: Former student Dr Francesca Haig, now a successful novelist, returned to Fahan School to share someone who has left school at should start in secondary her story with, from left, Year 7 student Lilly Ansell, Year 8 student Amy Potter and Year 7 student Lily Whitney.