Department of Education

Important

Dates

Term 1:

School Association Mtg

Thu 10th March 3 p.m.

Long W/End: 14th Mar

Meeting for Parents & Carers: Thu 17th March - 1 p.m.

Easter: 25 Mar - 29 Mar

Students return

WEDNESDAY 30th

End Term 1: 7th Apr

Fri 8th Apr: Moderation

Day

Mon 25th Apr: Anzac Day

Term 2:

Tuesday 26th April

Wednesday 11th May

Hello Staff, Parents, Carers and friends,

It was a most sad occasion for staff members and families to

acknowledge the passing of Thomas Beard on the 27th February by

attending his funeral on Friday, 5th February. Tom who was only 7

years of age enjoyed participating in the Red room programs. We will

remember his determination when using “eyegaze” technology.

We offer our sincere condolences to Tom’s parents, Kathy and Kevin

and his big brother Jack. We will all miss Tom’s presence at our

school. Rest in peace, dear Thomas.

SOSE NW Twilight Fair

We were so lucky that the rainy weather on 25th February cleared up

before the commencement of our fair. It was so pleasing to see staff

members, families and members of the general public mingling around

the stalls and viewing the attractions – the coloured rabbits, the snakes

and the appearance of Bob the Builder in particular.

The barbecue was a great drawcard along with the games with prizes

that were drawn at the fair. There were lots of winners!

To date, we expect to raise at least $1,500 excluding expenses.

Remember that we will draw the raffle on Thursday, 24th March

(before the Easter break). If you haven’t purchased some raffle tickets

already, please contact the Mooreville Rd campus office.

The Fairy Godmother’s group are experts at fundraising and we thank

every member who kindly donated their time with planning and assist-

ing with organising on the day.

Your energy and commitment ensured that the fair was a most

successful event. Well Done! Thank You

9th March 2016

Enjoying the Twilight Fair

SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION NW

41 - 43 Mooreville Road BURNIE 7320

Ph: 64 333870

New Students

Isaac Thorpe is a new Prep student at SOSE Burnie in

Allison Hardstaff’ s class. He is also spending 2 days

at ASELCC (Autism Centre)

Breanna Bone is a new student in Jaime Bradley’s class

at Acton.

Latest News on the Capital

Works Projects

At the Devonport Campus, Stubbs Construction’s

workmen have worked steadily on the new office

which is now becoming a ‘real building’ with walls, roof

and windows currently being fitted. Brooke Ansell’s

classroom is now occupied by her class of early child-

hood students. This classroom is now more spacious

with new joinery and storeroom. The Yellow Room

also has a new bench, sink and cupboard combination.

The tender on the Acton project will close this week.

Several building companies who are interested in the

project have sent representatives for a ‘walk through’

with the GHD architects last week. You will note that

the old wooden playground equipment facing towards

Madden Street has been removed in readiness for the

commencement of a new road which will connect with

the Acton hub carpark and will be built alongside the

current building with a provision for further car

spaces.

The Arts element of the Acton project will be fully

discussed at a meeting in Launceston on Wednesday,

9th March. We wish to focus on the selection of

sturdy seating and screening options for both indoors

in our break-out areas as well as the outdoor play-

ground areas as our arts initiative.

Kind regards,

Grace

Reminders: School Association Meeting

The Burnie School Association will convene

their first meeting for 2016 on Thursday,

10th March commencing at 3.00pm

at the Mooreville Rd campus.

Parents & Carers Meeting

The Burnie Campus will hose a meeting for

parents and carers on Thursday 17th March

at 1 p.m. At the Acton site. A speaker from

Mission Australia will attend to give a brief

address on what the can offer the and

process involved with meeting your family

and child’s needs.

RAFFLE BOOKS

Please return all books sold or

unsold by next Friday

LONG WEEKEND Holiday

MONDAY 14th March

LEVIES

Invoices for levies, RDA & uniform

will go out soon. If you would like to

make arrangements for instalments,

please contact Sandra in the office -

64333870.