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This year S-Gold will continue with the Rewards Recycling Program as part of our community learning program. It is encou...
15/04/2026

This year S-Gold will continue with the Rewards Recycling Program as part of our community learning program. It is encouraging to see our student's taking responsibility and contributing to the greater recycling effort they learn about at school. Before we visit the Recycle Rewards station, students sort the recycling into categories. Great teamwork everybody

Our Café and Canteen Program is a wonderful example of students learning through hands on experiences. Students contribu...
15/04/2026

Our Café and Canteen Program is a wonderful example of students learning through hands on experiences. Students contribute to food preparation, customer service and daily routines, building confidence, communication skills and independence along the way.
S-Gold students have been doing a fantastic job in the school café, confidently making coffee and warmly serving staff. They have shown great pride in their work, developing their skills while contributing positively to our school community.
S Pink students are proudly running the canteen this term, taking part in every step of the process. From shopping at Mini Woolworths and harvesting fresh produce from the school garden, to cooking meals and delivering orders to the correct classes, students are building confidence, independence and valuable life skills.

Students in S-Blue have done a fabulous job settling into to their new classroom. For some people this meant a new room...
14/04/2026

Students in S-Blue have done a fabulous job settling into to their new classroom. For some people this meant a new room and for some this is the first year on the senior campus. Everyone is having a great time getting to know their new classmates or reconnecting with old friends. We have been learning to match names to faces and recognise the first letter of everyone’s names. We’ve also been having a great time mchecking out the senior playground, senior gym and, of course, visiting the garden and the senior kitchen.
This week we had fun exploring different modes of transport. We all had a ‘blast’ playing with a rocket, testing the effect that changing the angle of the ramp has on the speed of cars and seeing how far we can throw model airplane. We capped off our focus on transportation with a go of the Wheely Active bikes in the senior playground, which was great fun!!

Blue Class have had a fantastic start to the 2026 year – how is it almost the end of Term 1 already?!This term has been ...
13/04/2026

Blue Class have had a fantastic start to the 2026 year – how is it almost the end of Term 1 already?!
This term has been all about getting to know each other and settling into our classroom routines. Each week we get to discover more about each other’s preferences, likes and wants through our weekly Predictable Writing process (hint, hint Easter bunny!). Some favourite topics have been our favourite colours, emotions we experience, and what we’d like to be when we grow up.
Our gallery wall is now brightened by beautiful watercolour self portraits, and in Science we’ve been exploring Day and Night— this fortnight’s focus is discovering how light and shadow work, and learning that shadows are created when light is blocked by opaque materials. The Blue Class team are so proud of the curiosity and creativity students have shown so far and can’t wait for what the rest of the year brings! 🎨🌞🌙

As part of the Access to Work Program, students in the two TASC classes operate several real work programs, including es...
09/04/2026

As part of the Access to Work Program, students in the two TASC classes operate several real work programs, including established favourites, the school café and Mini-Woolies.
A new opportunity presented to TASC this year is to assist with the school breakfast program. For the last few weeks, our TASC chefs have made mini muffins for students across the school to enjoy in the morning- that’s more than 100 muffins a week. With the lead up to Easter, classes are in for a treat with homemade pikelets (thanks to our chooks for the eggs) served with stewed fruit made with apples, pears or plums from our garden’s orchard.
An addition to the work skills room has been put to good use with students learning how to use a laminator. They have been laminating assembly certificates as well as resourcing visuals for other programs across the school. With shredding for the worm farm and deliveries, TASC students are very kept busy.

Just a reminder that school returns on Wednesday 8th April - excited to see you all then 😀
06/04/2026

Just a reminder that school returns on Wednesday 8th April - excited to see you all then 😀

S-Pink students have had an amazing start to the term. I am very proud of how they have all settled back into the school...
02/04/2026

S-Pink students have had an amazing start to the term. I am very proud of how they have all settled back into the school routine. Every day, our morning starts with Breakfast Club, which is a lovely, relaxing way to begin the school day. It has also become a focus for Predictable Chart Writing, with students and staff sharing what they like to eat for breakfast.
This term, S-Pink students are responsible for operating the canteen. This includes delivering order forms, shopping at Mini Woolies for ingredients, preparing and cooking the food, and delivering orders. They have all contributed wonderfully to this program.

In Pink Class, we love to chat!Our intention is to build our communication skills using our devices, our voices and key ...
02/04/2026

In Pink Class, we love to chat!
Our intention is to build our communication skills using our devices, our voices and key word signs to chat at every opportunity.
Our Word of the Week is taught and modelled throughout the day, with a focus on core vocabulary—simple words we use all the time in lots of different situations.
Can you guess our latest word?
Let’s go to the playground… it’s time to go to the library… would you like a go? Ready, set… GO!

Our final menu for term 1 is underway this week. We have seen wonderful growth in these first few weeks of our 2026 Kitc...
30/03/2026

Our final menu for term 1 is underway this week.
We have seen wonderful growth in these first few weeks of our 2026 Kitchen Garden Program running. Many students are showing interest in food preparation, adding to their culinary skills, as well as touching, tasting and tucking in to try something new!

Purple Class has made a positive start to the term, and it has been wonderful to see everyone settling in so well. Stude...
26/03/2026

Purple Class has made a positive start to the term, and it has been wonderful to see everyone settling in so well. Students have been getting used to new routines and the structure of the school day, helping them feel more comfortable and confident in the classroom.

A big focus has been on getting to know one another and building positive relationships. It has been lovely to see students beginning to connect, share, and enjoy being part of the class community.

We’ve been making the most of different spaces around the school. The playground and gym have been favourites for movement and play. We’ve also spent time in the garden, exploring and learning in a hands-on way.

Students have particularly enjoyed art and cooking activities, where they can be creative and try new things.

It’s been a wonderful and happy start, and we’re looking forward to the year ahead.

In Middle and Senior Art, we’ve been exploring the work of Wassily Kandinsky and his vibrant approach to abstract art. W...
23/03/2026

In Middle and Senior Art, we’ve been exploring the work of Wassily Kandinsky and his vibrant approach to abstract art. When looking at his tree artworks, we’ve noticed his use of bright, repeated circles to create playful patterns and a sense of movement.
Inspired by this, students have been creating their own Kandinsky-style trees! Painting the trees, choosing bold colours, and deciding where each dot should go has been exciting, creative, and a lot of fun.
I’m really excited to see how each unique artwork comes together as students put the finishing touches on their pieces in the coming weeks.

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Hobart, TAS
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