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- Penguin District School Calendar
- Principal's Report
- Clever Penguins
- Gold Cards
- Kinder B, H and M Excursion
- Animal Adaptations - 4/5MM
- Outbound Study Tour of Kinmen, Taiwan
- My State Film Festival
- Applied Learning 2020
- Dumbo - Open Air Cinema
- School Calendar
- Penguin Basketball
- PSLSC Quiz Night
- Riana Primary T to C
Penguin District School Calendar
For all upcoming events please see the Penguin District School Calendar
25 Years of Service to Education
Mr Duncan Murfet and Mr Adrian Beard have both been recognised for providing 25 years of service to Tasmanian education. In the current climate where adults are expected to undertake 5-7 career changes and 30% of the workforce changing careers every 12 months, this demonstrates a tremendous commitment to the teaching profession and to the young people of the North West Coast.
Community Consultation for Capital Works
There have been some interesting discussions around the community with many people wanting to know more about the rationale for the capital works and what has informed the decision making to this point.
Some quick facts that we thought were worth providing in light of some questions that staff have been asked;
- The primary campus was constructed in 1990 and the secondary campus in 1978.
- The primary campus is scheduled to have 410 students in 2020, essentially bringing the primary campus to capacity next year. This is on top of three consecutive years of growth through kinder.
- The student capacity at the completion of the build will be 725
- Green ‘play space’ will be at the same levels as we currently have at the primary campus.
- There will be a dedicated Launching into Learning space.
- Music and Drama will be located in adjoining areas.
- The library will be bigger than the combined space of both existing libraries.
- Administration will be consolidated in one area.
- Improved disability access in and around the site
Further to this, the desire to have engaging and contemporary teaching and learning spaces for students is paramount. Currently there is a distinct difference in the physical classrooms from the primary to the secondary, particularly from grade 6-7. The primary teaching spaces will increase in size and allow greater opportunity for teachers and students to collaborate. Another strong intent is for the facilities to be available to the community. The provision of drama/music/cafe in a flexible configuration provides some exciting opportunities, as does the addition of an indoor school gymnasium.
Mat Grining
Principal
Mat Grining
Email: mathew.grining@education.tas.gov.au
Penguin District School values the contribution that students make within the community, please keep us informed of significant student achievements by emailing penguin.district.school@education.tas.gov.au or send a message via the Penguin District School Facebook page.
Last Wednesday we had an amazing time at the Don River Railway. We were terrific listeners and very respectful too. Our tour guides were helpful and answered all our questions. It was a great day.
Outbound Study Tour of Kinmen, Taiwan
On Wednesday October 23, students and teachers from 7 High Schools across the North West coast left Launceston for the Outbound Study Tour of Kinmen, Taiwan. After 30+ long hours of travelling and a very warm welcome from our Kinmen friends, we checked into our hotel for a good night sleep. The next day began a whirlwind tour of Kinmen and a taste of life on the island. Students went to school with their buddies and spent time with their buddy families. Other activities included oyster picking and shucking, visits to historically significant sites (including remnants of the wars fought there), and trying traditional craft. The group experienced new sights, sounds, tastes and smells as the Kinmen people shared their culture and beautiful island home. The final day included a quick stopover in Taipei. Students were able to visit the night markets and spend their money on souvenirs to remember their time in Taiwan.
Students and staff made lasting memories and life-long friendships. Our students (Ben, Courtney, Ella and Jordan) embraced every opportunity and represented our school showing respect and gratitude for the experience. Well done team, what an adventure!
Grade 9 spent time during term three working on stop motion animation. In groups, each team had to create storyboards, characters, sets and props. Completed films have been entered into the MY State Film festival in the animation category.
Students in Year 7, 8 and 9 will receive a letter at the end of this week with information about the Applied Learning subjects available in 2020 and an individualised login code for their web preference subject selection. Further information about the subjects offered will be available on the school website and a link will also be sent through the school app. Students are encourage to discuss their subject choices with the parents before submitting them online.
Less than 2 weeks away!
- Penguin Newsagency
- Ricoh
- BridgePro Enginering
- Barnyard Vet
- Demolition Tas
- Caltex Penguin
- Landscape Now
- Incitec Pivot
- 6ty Degrees Architects
- Ironcliffe Road Store
- Guard Plumbing
- Commercial and Rural Refrigeration
- BJ Joiners
- Lanes IGA
- Heath & Mykles Healthy Meats
- Woolworths
- Coles
- The Bronzery, Spray Tan Studio
- Renaessance
Raffle Sponsors
- Heath & Mykles Healthy Meats
- Woolworths
- Coles
- The Bronzery, Spray Tan Studio
- Renaessance
Food and drink available to purchase on the night from:
- Tuckerbox Penguin (hot food)
- Popcorn (cash only)
- Mellow Espresso (coffee and pastries)
- West Ulverstone Rotary (BBQ)
School Holidays
13 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024 |
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First Day Term 2
All day |
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Nature Kinder A
All day Recurring event |
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School Netball Begins
All day |
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Year 7 and 10 Immunisations -
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Nature Kinder A
All day Recurring event |
Join us for a night of fun and trivia to raise funds for Penguin SLSC Juniors and Beach Safety Programs.
To book please email pslscevents@gmail.com or call 0488 707 073