As we approach the end of another school term it is always nice to sit back and reflect on some of the wonderful opportunities our school community has experienced as well as some of the areas we need to continue to focus on. This term we have had a lot to celebrate. Some opportunities include our farm visit from the Governor of Tasmania and her husband Professor Chalmers, Mayor Haberle and Mr Haberle, The Year 10 RYDA Driver Awareness Program, all year group Cross Country Carnivals (school, interschool and state), The Premier’s Reading Challenge, The Principal’s afternoon tea (which was amazing where the students had a high tea experience),  two celebration assemblies, Agfest excursion, The Ylead Leadership Day for the SRC,  the Ag class's Landfall trip, Mount Roland Landcare Tree Planting, netball social and school grand final wins, Pirate Day fundraiser, the Big Freeze fundraiser and The Colour Run. I would like to thank everyone within our school community for the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure our students have so many, varied opportunities to be involved in. As we know it takes a village to raise a child.

As mentioned in assembly on Wednesday we will be taking a closer look at our value of respect and what respect looks like and sounds like. The past three terms we have been focusing on the value of connection and developing positive relationships within our school community and respect is an important factor of all positive relationships. I would like all school community members to consider how we speak and interact with others and ask ourselves if we are being respectful. The department describes respect as ‘caring for ourselves, each other, and our environment’ and this is important in ensuring we have a positive school culture at Sheffield School.

Reports went home last week along with some evidence of learning samples. It was lovely to receive some positive feedback about the samples of learning going home. Celebrating student learning and their attendance is important and hopefully parents and carers have had the opportunity to discuss learning and attendance with their children. We also appreciate parents and carers supporting our parent/teacher afternoons. We understand that sometimes it is difficult to get in and see teachers due to outside commitments but please note that teachers are always available to discuss your child’s learning at any point in the year. Teachers can be contacted through their school email, or a meeting time can be organised through the school office.

As we come to the close of Term Two, we need to send some well wishes to staff. Firstly, we would like to wish Miss Stolp all the best as she starts maternity leave early in Term Three. It’s an exciting time for Miss Stolp and her partner and we look forward to meeting the new addition. We would also like to thank Miss Beaumont who has been working in the area of Science/Maths in the high school. Miss Beaumont has been a wonderful addition to our staff and will continue to do some relief work whilst finishing her degree. Ms Pearce will also be taking leave in Term Three and we hope she enjoys having some downtown over her break. There will be some changes in roles and responsibilities due to staff movement, and this will be shared next term once we have finalised this. We have two new staff members joining us next term. Firstly, there is Mrs Sarah Lethbridge. Mrs Lethbridge has spent time teaching in Queensland and comes to us with a great deal of teaching experience. She will be teaching Year 9/10 Maths, History and English. We also have Miles Kitchin who will be working in our high school space. Miles is another experienced teacher we have secured for the term.

Due to staff changes and low enrolments, we have made the difficult decision to collapse 7/8C into the two other 7/8 classes where Mr Holland and Mrs Rockliff are homeroom teachers. As all learning area teachers work closely together, we are confident that students will continue to receive a high-quality education and have success in their learning.

Thank you to Sheffield School staff and the community for your continued support this first half of the year. It is appreciated. I hope everyone has a wonderful, safe and relaxing break.

Wendy Leonard

Acting Principal

Golden Tickets

Early Childhood - Bucket Filling

Colour Run Colouring in Competition Winners

Sam, Zara, Hope, Jordan

Class Awards

Railton K-4

Sheffield K-6

Sheffield 7-13

Sheffield Netball Team wins Grand Final

On Saturday 28 June the Sheffield High School netball team won the Devon Netball Division 2 grand final against St Brendan Shaw College.  The game was close fought with only a 6 point difference at the end.  This marks the end of a tumultuous season for the team and they should be proud of their efforts and achievements.  We will be entering at least 1 high school and 1 primary team into the Spring roster which starts next term.  So if you would like to play, please see Miss Baldock and let her know. 

Kinder/Prep Friends

The Kinder/Preps from our Railton campus travelled up once again to visit their friends in Sheffield. Mrs Hinrichsen’s class cheered when they saw the bus arrive with their friends on board! Students had a lovely time playing together and creating a special art project that will be on display near the main school office in Term 3. Lunch time visits to Mrs Holmes’ Art Room, Mrs Sullivan’s Kindergarten, and the EC playground were also highlights of the visit. The afternoon was topped off with an icecream in a cone and some nursery rhymes. These visits are to build connections and friendships across the campuses.  

Principal's Afternoon Tea

Colour Fun Run

The Colour Run was a fantastic end to our K-6 major fundraiser!  We all had so much fun on the course and in total RAISED $17,290! This would not have been possible without Mrs Kleinman, high school helpers, staff and of course our wonderful students and families who worked so hard raising money!

Sheffield Starbursts Netball Teams

Both Sheffield Starbursts netball teams (Division 2 & 3) made their respective Autumn Season grand finals.  The games were played at the Devon netball courts in Spreyton on Wednesday night 25 June in chilly conditions.

Our Div 3 team won their tightly contested game to take out the top spot.  Congratulations and well done on this amazing result. The Div 2 team put in a courageous effort, but went down to an extraordinary performance by their opposition, noting that the Div 2 winning team included another Sheffield high school student who played superbly.

A massive congratulations to both our Starbursts netball teams which are made up of staff, students (present & past) and community members.  Special mention to members of the squad who were unable to play on the night but have all made a big contribution to the team through the season - we appreciate you all. 

The Women's Spring Roster starts on September 03 and runs through to December 03.  If you'd like to join the squad (Div 1, 2 or 3) then please let the school office know or talk to a team member and you'll be put in contact.

Railton's canteen day is Wednesday.

Please make sure your orders are in by 9:30am.  You can either order on the QKR app or at the office.

We have added curried chicken and rice as well as pancakes to the specials for next term.

Order (and pay) for school lunches for up to two weeks in advance from your Smart device.      QKR Set Up Instructions

When logging on to QKR for the 1st time each year you will be asked to enter your child's year level and home group.  It is important that you add both of these details and not just home group.

Attendance “Every School Day Matters”

Regular attendance at school is essential for students to achieve quality life outcomes. Every day a student does not attend school can have a negative impact on their learning. Schools, in partnership with parents, carers or guardians, are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students.

Student absences are required to be explained.  Please help us by explaining when your child is absent from school.  Schools must follow up unexplained absences.  Our Administration will call to ask for explanation and absent alert letters may be sent. 

Under the Education Act 2016, students must only be excused from daily attendance when the absence satisfies a limited set of circumstances, with the Ministerial Instruction no longer allowing a student to be excused for any reasonable cause approved by the principal.  Any circumstance for absence not listed is to be recorded as an 'unauthorised absence'.

Please contact the school if you require support to help your child improve their school attendance.

Safeguarding in Schools