14 August 2025

Principal’s Report

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting fortnight at Beaconsfield Primary School! I am continually inspired by the way our students demonstrate our school values of Respect, Courage, Growth, Connection, and Responsibility in their learning and interactions every day.

It’s been a very busy start to the term, with many wonderful opportunities already underway — particularly for our Year 5 and 6 students. We have welcomed staff from Exeter High School for transition visits, giving students a chance to meet teachers and learn more about secondary school life. Later this term, our Year 6 students will also take part in planned taster activities at Exeter High School to support a smooth and confident transition.

Congratulations to the students who attended the Country Gold Trials last week for various sports. We are proud to announce the following students have been selected to represent our school:

• Football: Lochie, Ethan, Jak and Ryker
• Netball: Aria and Jorja
• Soccer: Jackson  and Blake
• AFLW Gala Day: Savanna, Jorja, Millie

We were also delighted to welcome the Terrapin Puppet Theatre, who shared their latest stage show with students from Kinder to Year 6. This engaging performance sparked plenty of excitement and conversation, and it was wonderful to see our students captivated by such a creative and imaginative art form.

Our Year 5 and 6 students are looking forward to Camp in Ulverstone on September 4 – 5 — an exciting team-building experience that will strengthen friendships, develop leadership skills, and encourage students to take on new challenges.

As part of National Science Week, Year 3/4 Dawber attended the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) this week. Congratulations to Mrs Dawber, who was the lucky recipient of a ballot process that allowed her class to take part in this special learning experience.

Updates to Teaching and Learning in Literacy

You may have noticed some changes in the way we’re teaching reading in our school. These changes are part of a statewide commitment to ensure every student develops strong reading skills that will support them throughout school and beyond.

Learning to read is a skill that must be taught — it’s not something we’re born knowing how to do. That’s why our teachers are using high-quality, evidence-based strategies to help every child become a confident reader.

Our students are learning to read through structured and explicit literacy teaching. This means they are building foundational literacy skills step by step, with each new skill reinforcing the last. This approach helps students grow into capable, independent readers.

We’re proud to be part of this statewide effort to provide structured literacy lessons that are proven to work. Thank you for your ongoing support as we help every student succeed.

Wellbeing for Learning: Student Wellbeing and Engagement Surveys

Over the coming weeks from 25 August – 19 September, all students from Years 4–6 will take part in the annual Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey. This survey provides valuable insight into how students feel about their learning, relationships, safety, and sense of belonging at school. The information collected helps us make informed decisions about our wellbeing programs and ensures we are creating an environment where all students can thrive. Families can be assured that survey responses are confidential, and the data is used only to improve school practices. Further information will be provided to students.

Celebrating Student Success

Congratulations to the following students on their recent sporting achievements:

• Jak D, Jackson M and Blaze R – selected to represent the Northern Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association U12 and U11 teams respectively, competing in Queensland this September.
• Lochie M – selected for the U12 Northern Tasmanian Devils AFL Academy team.

We wish all these students the very best as they take part in their upcoming competitions and proudly represent our community.

Daisy Stephens
Principal

2026 Kindergarten Enrolments

Enrolments for 2026 Kindergarten are now open!  If you have a child (or know of a child in our local area) who turns 4 before the 1 January 2026 (born in 2021), please contact our school office to collect an enrolment form. 

Proof of your child’s birth, immunisation records, evidence of residential address and parent/carer identification will be required as part of the enrolment process. 

You are welcome to join our Launching into Learning and/or Pre-Kinder Programs over the coming months to help further prepare your child for Kindergarten in the new year.

Launching into Learning Programs Term 3

Request for Donation of Spare Uniform Items

From time to time, students may require a change of clothing during the school day. If you have any Beaconsfield Primary School uniform items that are no longer needed, we would gratefully accept them as donations.

We are particularly in need of smaller sizes, such as sizes 4, 6 and 8.

Your contributions help us support students in feeling comfortable and confident throughout their school day. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing support.

What’s been happening in Prep/1 Taylor/Fisher

Book Week Tuesday 19 August

Father’s Day Stall – Wednesday 27 August

Some of Our Rainbow Card Recipients

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School Lunch Program for Term 3

Moroccan Lamb Recipe

Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

IMPORTANT DATES – Term 3 2025

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Beaconsfield Child & Family Learning Centre

CFLC Champion

Support Services

Development and Wellbeing

August Calendar

Autism Workshop

Share the Dignity

Father’s Day Breakfast

Book Week Dance Party

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House

Free2b Girls Term 3 Program

Little Circus, Big Impact

Launceston PCYC Wild Winter Games Night Friday 15 August

Schools Triathlon Carnivals – Devonport Friday 21 November