Bracknell Primary School Newsletter

Hi all,

I am delighted to let you know that I have been fortunate in winning the Principal position at Bracknell Primary School.  For me, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school that values and respects learning and together we can continue to aspire to be our best.

We are opening our second Art Gallery for the year today and have an excellent selection of artworks on display, even Our Little Possums have created a beautiful abstract weaving.  Please come down to the office to see our finished piece, along with our other artworks on display.

The Arts are an integral part of our teaching and learning program and playing and learning through the Arts has many benefits for children. 

1.       The Arts develop children’s motor skills – these are essential for many activities including, writing letters and words and for dexterity and control.

2.       The Arts help children to appreciate numeracy – Art is not only about emotion, colour or aesthetics, but also about patterns and problem-solving.

3.       Music, in particular, can accelerate brain development – singing has a tremendous benefit for reading skills.

4.       The Arts can help to reduce stress.

5.       The Arts build children’s self-esteem by allowing them to express themselves.

6.       The Arts build the creative side of the brain. 

Learning through play, music and art create multi-dimensional individuals who are creative and innovative.

Please have a restful and enjoyable holiday over the next two weeks.  Monday 22 July is a  Professional Learning Day for teachers and students start on Tuesday 23 July.  

Kind regards,

Amanda Bird

Lower Primary: 

Jaxon - ASPIRATION - For always listening to and following instructions carefully.  Jaxon asks sensible questions and acts upon feedback to help improve is work. 

 Middle Primary:   

Isabella - ASPIRATION - For challenging herself to acheive high quality work in her HASS project about "What is my History".

Ava - GROWTH - For improving her organisational skills and starting her learning more efficiently.

 Upper Primary:   

Samie - GROWTH - for growth in his behaviour and attitude towards learning. Making good choices in the classroom to help him stay focussed.

 Zac - GROWTH - for growth in developing independence when producing and editing work. Zac is using classroom resources to assist him in making improvements.

 Laura - GROWTH - for growth in her maths work. She is persevering, listening and attempting to use strategies to help her.

 Lower Primary -  Braydon, Jakye, Marcus & Sallea

Middle Primary -  Katalina, Malakai, Spencer & Tayla

Upper Primary -   Alexandra, Lillian & Zac

Aiden - For demonstrating growth, through perseverance, resilience, being respectful and taking responsibility for his behaviour and learning. 

Lenny - For thoughtfulness, and taking responsibility for his learning and behaviour.

Lillian - For being a self-directed learner, accepting and acting on feedback.  Showing initiative in her leadership roles. 

Alexandra & Lenny 

Congratulations Alexandra on placing 6th overall and being selected to represent Tasmania in Sydney in August

"Little Possums" is a free program open for all children from birth to 4 years. "Little Possums" provides opportunities for you to be involved in your child's learning in a supportive environment, helping you give your child a great start.  Each session is planned with an emphasis on play-based learning and provides a wonderful opportunity for parents/carers to play together with their children. Please wear clothes that are able to get a little messy! Little Possums start back on Tuesday July 23rd next term. Enjoy the holiday break!

Every Tuesday

9:15am - 10:30am

In the "Little Possum Room" 

at Bracknell Primary School

For more information please contact school on 6397 3288

Give yourself a break and ease the daily time pressures by utilising our Bracknell Primary Outside School Hours Care service. We have permanent and casual spaces available for children in Kinder to Grade 6, Monday to Friday from 3.00pm to 6.00pm.  Please call or text Lynne on 0429 327 370 for more information.