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In our science unit, we are exploring the weather and how it affects our daily lives. Today, we learned all about clouds—what they are, the different types, their colours, and how they relate to rain.
We took some time outside to observe the sky, where we spotted all sorts of cloud shapes, sizes, patterns, and fluffiness. Afterward, we got a bit creative (and messy!) by making our own cloud paintings. It was a wonderful learning experience.
At the end of Term 3, our Year 9-10 students came together in groups to discuss and reinforce the values and norms that will help create a positive Term 4. Starting with a set of core values, they collaborated to categorise them in meaningful ways. From there, they identified actions that align with each value and developed a set of norms to put these ideas into practice. Their efforts were both thoughtful and inspiring, providing us all with a chance to reflect on the fantastic progress they have made this year. The students’ dedication to building a positive and supportive environment is truly commendable.
In Hands On Learning we have been learning to use a sewing machine and how to sew straight lines. We have chosen our fabrics and are busily making a cushion cover for the Scottsdale Show.
We had a wonderful time sharing with parents of our 2025 Kinder students last Friday. This information session allows Kinder parents to understand what we are expecting on a range of fronts regarding their child and their learning. It was very positive to have strong numbers and to start our learning partnership together.
We are continuing to work with staff, and students, regarding processes which we believe will assist us in having calm and orderly learning environments. We are progressing through the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) suite of resources. We are continuing the work we started in Term 2 to ensure that students are receiving the same high expectations from all our staff and that we reward the positive behaviours we are increasingly seeing in the playground and the classroom.
This has led to student learning being settled and positive generally, with the number of positive behaviour support (PBS) tickets being issued increasing each week. The settled nature of classrooms is having a strong impact on positive, uninterrupted learning opportunities.
We wanted to thank you for the support with received with the City Misson Spring Food Drive. The response was very positive and we welcome the opportunity to not just support people in need but also to try to instil the need to look out for our friends and neighbours.
Our focus on attendance currently sees us with 81.5% of students here on average. Whilst we understand that students will be away from time to time but we need communication from families when students are absent. Almost two thirds (2/3) of absences are currently unexplained this term. This is an alarming number and one we would like your assistance with to bring the figure down. A friendly reminder that if your child is away for 5 consecutive days, there should be a medical certificate provided on their return.
Lilydale District School has a wide range of learners, from Kinder to Year 12, as well as a significant number of students who require differentiation to their learning. To meet these needs and support student learning across the school we offer Tier 1 instruction which is delivered in the classroom by the class/subject teacher. Tier 2 and 3 provisions usually occur outside the classroom and have a range of purposes. They can involve emotional learning, intervention for numeracy or literacy or be focussed on social skill development.
All of the following Tier 2 programs are being delivered across Term 4 to provide support, increase engagement and deliver intervention based on identified student need. This means that more than one in five or 75 plus students each week are receiving additional support in line with their individual learning situations.
During this term we have the following opportunities for identified students:
- Equine assisted learning
- Hands on learning (wood projects)
- Cool Kids, Textiles – life skills
- Drum Beat
- Art Therapy
- Friends Program
- Mini Lit
- MacqLit
- Personalised learning pathways
In addition, we support students to attend external opportunities such as Student Works, Tier 4 and MadWheels programs as well as a quality program of work experience, traineeship and school based apprenticeships.
As mentioned, our Intensive Support Partnership has seen us focussing on Calm Orderly Learning environments this term. We are doing some preparatory work in relation to tightening our Mobile Phone Policy for 2025 as well as reviewing our Uniform expectations and offerings. The latter wont be significant changes but the expectations will increase in terms of students needing to be in uniform, every day they are at school. We will share these developments as we build our policies and procedures.
Colin PearsonPrincipal
Last week, our students had a fantastic time participating in the AFL Super Kick Clinic, an exciting opportunity to improve their football skills and have fun. Guided by representatives from AFL Tasmania, students practiced kicking techniques, learned new drills, and developed teamwork skills—all in a supportive and energetic environment. The clinic provided an invaluable experience for our budding athletes, building confidence and enthusiasm for the sport. A huge thank you to the AFL Tasmania team for their time, expertise, and dedication to helping our students learn and grow through this incredible program!
Congratulations to the Lilydale ‘Mini Legends’ winners over the last few weeks! These students were drawn from a pool of Lilydale students who received a raffle ticket for demonstrating safe, respectful behaviour. Well done to all the winners and to everyone who received a raffle ticket and were able to have a milo and hot chips with Mr Pearson on Friday afternoon.
P: Tyson and Lorna
1-2A: Merida and Eli
1-2B: Arlen and Carley
3-4A: Jonty and Tilly (TM absent)
3-4B: Oliver and Harry
3-4C: Harrison and Evie
5-6A: Violet and Cooper B
5-6B: Rori and Callan
5-6C: Mason and Maggie
In Year 5-6 ICT students have been using word art to create images of themselves from words. They have use their name, favourite hobbies, colours, pets etc. Students then had to choose the font, colour, shape and design that they liked to create an image.
A big thank you to the Lilydale community for helping us support the City Mission Spring Food Drive. Today our donations were collected by City Mission and taken to their distribution centre. Our Senior Student Leaders have been supporting the collection and helped City Mission load the items in the bag. Once again, thanks to the community for supporting those in need.
High School – Student of the Week
Every week all staff, Student Leaders and the wider community have the opportunity to nominate a high school student as a ‘Lilydale Legend’. These nominations acknowledge when another person has noticed the student demonstrating our school values of being safe, respectful and learning. If a student is nominated by multiple people their name will appear twice. Lilydale Legends for the week will get recognised in our high school assembly and receive a certificate. Congratulations to the Lilydale Legends for Week 1 & 2 - Term 4.
Week 1
| Student Name | Reason for Nomination | Nominated By |
| Layla | For her drive to complete her maths work and seeking feedback to improve. | Miss Howard |
| Chontelle | For consistently putting in her best effort during FWB. |
Mr Smith |
| Johnathan | For always giving 100% in his Health and Wellbeing classes | Mr Taylor |
| Makira | For using her initiative and taking ownership over her learning. | Mrs Denehy |
| Billy | For actively creating a welcoming classroom environment for all students. | Mr George |
| Charlie | Value of connection: For showing genuine interest and effort in welcoming Mr Hughes back to LDS | Mr Hughes |
Week 2
| Student Name | Reason for Nomination | Nominated By |
| Cale | For his drive to complete his maths work and seeking feedback to improve. | Miss Howard |
| Grace | For always striving to do her best in English. |
Mrs Deans |
| Ava | For demonstrating an improved ability to follow instructions, and stay on task. | Mr Smith |
| Johnathan | For his work in Science. Jonathan always checks in to see what he needs to do. He is polite and works well. | Mrs Matthews |
| Kane | For his positive effort and attitude during Health and Wellbeing classes. | Mr Taylor |
| Lilah and Zoe | For being supportive to others in the class. | Mrs Denehy |
| Hollie | For staying on task and giving great effort throughout science lessons. | Mr George |
| Grace | For using initiative to create a safe environment in the kitchen | Mr Brown |
| Titus | For a focused work ethic and detailed explanation during our recent Science Physics Unit | Mr Hughes |
| Kade | For being an engaged and enthusiastic participate at the Bell Bay GrIPP. | Bell Bay Aluminium Volunteers |
| Mitch | For doing a great job making conversation with the Bell Bay volunteers during the speed careering activity. | Bell Bay Aluminium Volunteers |
| Brody | For his great effort in his probability work, while also helping others. | Mr Wise |
Think UV. Not heat!
Schools back and that means hats back on and time to Slip on sun protective clothing, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a sun safe hat, Seek shade and Slide on sunglasses whenever the UV is 3 and above. Remember to pack a hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen before coming to school.
Let’s be Sun Safe for term 4 !!
Our School Association usually meets on the second Monday of each month in the Kinder space. Our next meeting will be on Monday, 11 November at 7:00pm. We would love to see more people at the meetings and invite you to attend.
If you need to get in contact with members of the School Association, please contact the school office on 6395 0100. Thank you.
UNIFORM STORE
The Uniform Store will be open for purchasing on
Thursday afternoons from 3pm-4pm ONLY.
You can still order and pay at anytime through the Qkr! app, at the school office and over the phone however, retrieval and collection of uniforms from the relocated uniform shop will only occur on Thursday’s afternoons.
Thank you.
Our next newsletter is due out on Tuesday, 11 November, 2024.
If you would like to submit an article and/or photos, please email them to lilydale.district.school@decyp.tas.gov.au by COB Friday, 8th November, 2024.
Superkick Program
The Lilydale Demons Junior Football Club are excited to announce they will be holding a Superkick Program.
The program will then run over 4 Thursdays. (Dates: 7/11, 14/11, 21/11 & 28/11)
This is aimed for children ages 7-11.
What's even more exciting is we have a discount code!
Using our discount code you'll only have to pay $20, and the kids get a football. (Original cost is $55)
Click on the below link and use code: 56E96472
https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/e29b9b
For more information please call Quentin - 0408 354 0039
NOTICEBOARD
2024 Celebration Assembly K-Year 13
Whole School Celebration Assembly
Held in the gymnasium.
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