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Dear families,
I have absolutely loved my first few weeks here. It has definitely been a steep learning curve but I have been really well supported by the amazing staff who have impressed me greatly since I first stepped foot in the building. The commitment and passion they display on a daily basis to help every student achieve their personal goals and dreams has been inspirational. I have been trying my best to get to know all the students as quickly as I can and have already met lots of parents and family. The sense of community in the school is very special. Something that has been an eye opener for me is the sheer volume of opportunities the students here have to learn outside the classroom. Everyday we’ve got numerous students involved in experiences like LTI’s, informational interviews, active learning groups, flexi groups, local excursions, shadow days, industry taster programs, guest speakers, social action projects and the list goes on. For a small school to provide so many chances for students to connect their learning to the real world takes a lot of hard work and is another great example of the dedication the staff working in the school display. I have also really enjoyed working with the student leaders. We meet on a weekly basis and they do a wonderful job of working through issues respectfully and making sure that the student voice is heard. We have already made adjustments to some of our schoolwide processes in response to their recommendations.
Attendance
Just a friendly reminder that can you please advise the school office if your child is going to be or has been absent for any reason. The best way to do this is by texting on 0427 016 460 (this is a short message service only, so you will not be able to ring the school on this number) or contacting the office on 6335 1500). Attendance is taken electronically, and parents are notified by text message if their child is missing from class or late. If you receive a message from the school that you believe to be incorrect can you also please let us know via return message or a phone call to the administration team.
COVID Close Contacts
You may have seen in our communications or through other media that there has been a recent change to the rules around close contacts. If you have a case of COVID in your family your children can still continue to attend school provided they are not testing positive to COVID and they have no symptoms. We do request that they are tested using a RAT before they come to school each day. Please contact the school office if you need to have extra RAT’s to allow this testing to occur.
Caleb Turale
Principal
Ashgrove Cheese
Thursday’s Leaving to Learn for Amethyst, Amiel and Riley was visiting Ashgrove Cheese. Amethyst is interested in learning about the dairy industry. Thank you Bernadette for your time to answer questions and viewing the cheese factory.
Drawing
Aria undertaking an Informational Interview with Issy who is passionate about drawing.
City Park Radio
Josh and Noah participated in an Informational Interview this morning at City Park Radio. Noah’s Term 2 project is to produce a podcast. Chris from City Park Radio shared his expert knowledge on how to host an engaging podcast. Thanks Chris for your time.
Personal Fitness
Ruby talking to a mentor about her project on personal fitness.
Tasmanian Men's Shed Association
Seth and Noah did a great job today helping the Tasmanian Men's Shed Association, loading some old hospital beds that will be converted into work benches. Some great social action learning.
Golden 10A’s
It is great to see some students already getting out this term to an LTI (Learning Through Internship) opportunity. (Charlotte Hindrum - Mole Creek Caves, Connor Harvey - Tas City Building, Astryd Cooper - Leaps and Bounds, Ally Pryke - Gifts of The Earth and Amethyst Pickering - Ashgrove Diary).
My LTI is at Mole Creek Caves
In my time there I have done many tours and helped book tickets. I have used the radio to communicate with both King Solomon and Marakoopa Caves.” We are aiming to arrange an excursion to the caves in week 10 this term
Charlie Hindrum
10A Advisory
We want your help for our Learning Through Interest Program!
If you are a local business and have opportunities for students to engage in your industry, please contact Mel at melanie.van.asperen@education.tas.gov.au
Mel Van Asperen
LTI Co-ordinator
Natured Cloth
Having a mentor is one of the most valuable ways students at Launceston Big Picture School enrich their learning. I’ve been working with Julia who has a business called Natured Cloth. Julia dyes clothes and fabrics that she finds from thrift shops with naturally sourced products. Natural dyes can come from products like bugs and plants. Cochineal bugs are used for a red/pink dye, they are dried and crushed to create a powder and that powder can be put into water to get a vibrant colour in clothes. Mixing the powder with common kitchen product can make different colours like purple and orange. These images include different ways of dyeing and using locally found product. This relates to my project because I’m making a dress fully thrifted and dyed naturally to explain how fashion can be more environmentally sustainable and highlight the impacts of fast fashion.
Dusk Stevens
10B Advisory
Can Drive
My senior project is based on raising awareness for the increasing issue of homelessness, and I have decided to make the most of Big Pictures Social Action Project opportunities and host a can drive for Strike it Out Inc.
Strike it Out Inc is a non-religious, not-for-profit organisation that relies solely on donations - whether it’s money, food, or clothing. They have been running for 6 years without government funding, and provide hot meals twice a week, food and clothing packages and emergency supplies all over Launceston and the North-West Coast.
As we head into Winter, being on the streets becomes tougher than usual and every little contribution makes a difference. During week 4 and 5, I will be placing a box in each advisory for students to fill with donated cans of food. At the end of week 5, I will collect the cans and pass them on to Strike it Out Inc to be used in food packages and emergency supplies.
Any donations are greatly appreciated ♡
Justyne Westwood
Grade 12 Advisory
LBPS Student Stories
Glass Manifesto
Thursday 19th of May four students went on an excursion to Glass Manifesto in Invermay.
The creators who made the glass pieces, Anne Clifton and Peter Bowles gave us a tour and taught the students the steps and processes in the art of glass blowing. Some students were interested in the art of beading, whereas others were interested in learning how to play with colour and design.
Students had pre-written some questions to ask and were able to have a feel of the different shapes and textures made with glass.
It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn and engage in.
Students' curiosity also expanded when they found a bird that was no longer alive and took it back to school to find out what type of bird it was and to dissect and learn from.
Hayley McPartlin
TeacherAssistant
9A - World’s Greatest Shave
On the last day of term 1, Advisory 9A hosted the World’s Greatest Shave as part of our Social Action Project.
We sold chips, popcorn, and zooper doopers to patrons to help raise money.
We also painted nails for a donation, and ran a ‘Guess the number of eggs’ competition, won by Advisory Teacher Jen at an exact guess of 103 eggs.
We had 6 participants colour their hair, raising $442.
Eden from 9A bravely had her head shaved, raising a further $310.
Gold-coin donation dress-up days raised a further $211.
A total of $1500 has been raised so far.
Thank you to all our donors and sponsors.
Individuals or businesses can still donate at https://bit.ly/wgs-22
All money raised has gone directly to the Leukaemia Foundation, helping to give families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support they need.
Thank you to everyone who came along to support the day, which was a terrific success.
Creative Writing
During writing group Bob tasked us with creating a short story without using the letter E. The letter E is the most commonly used letter in the alphabet making it quite a challenge. We hope you enjoy our work!
A champion of an old world looks across a sprawling city, a city that had poor vagabonds around any spot you could think. This champion could think back to days of his darling city that didn’t rot and fall apart in front of him. His canvas was charming, in his mind tall buildings all with happy inhabitants who had a roof to stay warm paints his city, but his truth was sad, within his city a full stomach was hard to find. It was his city; an old man that took satisfaction in a triumphant growth that was only possibly as for his hard work but had many nights with full of gloom thinking if his actions could of put a stop to its downfall.
By Andre Santamaria
10A Advisory
Glowing blobs of lava flow downwards, making its way along with billowing clouds of poisonous smog. Illuminating walls and paintings that run all around. Old carvings and old tools, lying down on warm rocks. Hanging pitons jut from all around, rusting away. Dim black clouds block sunlight and loom atop without motion. Paths put in pitch black rocks lay dormant, without any sign of work. Scorch marks run down it, discolouring parts. A hat lays with a path, long lost but not without company; that of a skull. Small animals stay occasionally, not for long though. Without food, starvation is a hazard, and so is an unlucky fall into lava. For far too many days, lava flows down. An unnatural amount. It was a grim warning, signalling a burst of rushing lava. Nothing natural wants to stay around for that, so it runs if it can and is burnt if it cannot.
By Felix Jaitong
Grade 11 Advisory
Glass falls from ahigh, singular shards bursting through a roof. Groups of animals run wild as humans sing out in pain. Rings of flimsy flora dry up and blood soaks the ground as raging horrors roam around killing amongst shadows. Black smoke fills my lungs causing a rough cough. Saliva and blood staining my shirt. I swing down from my position, lifting my arms so I could block glass shards from diving into my skull. It wasn’t a full proof plan. Glass cut into my hands as I ran, hot liquid dripping from my limbs. Agony. I soon found a cabin, its smooth wood split slightly by glass. On a wall hung a burnt map, showing that town was still hours away. I climb in through a window. That night was horrid, full of crashing sounds, snowstorms, constant fright, and a wish so scary that no imagination could think it up. Conjuring phobias I didn’t know I had.
By Riley Casburn
9B Advisory
Warning: what I am about to say is not that logical
Swallows swoop around, rusting cars. Mist sits in hollows that, in misgiving conditions, would fill with liquid and rust all through its roof. Luckily for us, today liquid will not fall from dark brooding clouds but nor too with sun. “Your situation is mistaking. Can my hands do you good?” It’s Martha “you want us to do it?’’ Martha would want to do Jimmy’s stuff, for Jimmy is struggling with it. Jimmy nods. It is Monday, and our gangs meet up at our spot by a running liquid that is now rushing and roaring along. No, I must stop for I am lighting a too strong and big thought for my food grinding bag to grind. Though I do say it, do not suck in logic as you would want it to. Do you think so too, my puppy pall? You must not put an obligation on my asking. Say no, if you do not want to. Ok, I will try to say stuff as prior to what I was just asking. …what? Whaaaaaaat?! Confusing… I must go now.
You walk off in to a wild and misfiring world. Mainly for a cup of grog.
By Aria Van Mourik
9B Advisory
COOKING
Students were asked to find a recipe that had the item cheese in it. They could work in pairs or separately. Students chose vanilla cheesecakes. Berry cheesecake and one student attempted to make cheese from scratch.
Hayley McPartlin
Teacher Assistant
Students have to opportunity to join a flexible cooking group during the terms. In this cooking group there is a different theme each week that the students then choose recipes that they would like to cook. In week two the theme was sweets, and many delicious things were made including biscuits, a vanilla slice, and cupcakes. Pictured below are some of the students who are a part of the cooking group and their marvellous cupcakes.
Ash OKane
Teacher Assistant
Last Friday 20th May in Active learning cooking class students were given a mystery box challenge. The mystery box contained ingredients such as chicken breasts, frosen fruit, nuts and eggs. Students had to come up with a recipe that contained at least one mystery box ingredient but try to use as many of the ingredients as possible and made the following:
- Chicken burgers with the lot
- Cherry muffins with a walnut crumb
- Chicken and salad tacos
- Plain muffins with a cherry on top
- Sponge cake with coconut creak and fruit icing
Hayley McPartlin
Teacher Assistant
FILM MAKING
Earlier in term 1, the Film Active Learning Group experimented with Stop Motion animation.
We had about half an hour to develop, capture and edit a small stop motion video. Below are some examples of our work.
We have also experimented with Green Screen techniques, and have learnt from Josh how to effectively merge videos and backgrounds together.
MUSIC
Getting the Band Back Together!
Term 2 has seen the Active earning Music Group take on a group challenge - to play a song in Town Hall by the end of term. With a diverse range of skill levels, styles in music and experience working in ensembles, the group has started strong with its' rehearsals. All students are also working on their own individual programs including learning songs and scales. Stay tuned for more news on wwhat the song will be and who will be playing what in our next entry of 'Getting the Band Bck Together!"
SPORT & REC
Active Learning time is a popular time of the week at Launceston Big Picture School. Today students with an interest in sport and rec visited Air Time!
Loads of fun was had and Taya secured a learning through interest placement which made her afternoon even better!!
Aspiration, Courage, Respect, Growth
We are always looking for ways of rewarding positive behaviour at our school.
Students and staff are encouraged to nominate those people who have shown Aspiration, Courage, Respect or Growth. Winners receive a voucher from Bizy Bee Café, Invermay Road and our winners this month so far are:
- Sananda Day: Growth - Great to hear your voice in Advisory discussions
- BreeAnna McIntee: Growth - New learning in TAFE
- Thylacine Arundel-Clarke: Growth - Perserverence with finger knitting
- Isabelle Schuppe: Respect - She's a nice hugger
Our School is very proud of our Bob’s Bikes program which is led and coordinated by Bob and Shirley Blackman.
The amount of money raised and appeals supported is simply amazing.
Big Picture Education has 12 distinguishers
1. Academic Rigour: Head, Heart and Hand
A high standard of academic work is expected of all students. Students are continually challenged to deepen their learning through six learning goals: Knowing how to Learn, Personal Qualities, Quantitative Reasoning, Empirical Reasoning, Communication, and Social Reasoning.
2. Leaving to Learn: Learning through Internships
Students work two days a week in an interest-based internship with a mentor from the community to develop an intellectually rigorous real-world project that is connected to their learning goals.
3. Authentic Assessment
Each term students exhibit their portfolios of work. Students provide evidence of progress against their learning goals and reflect on the process of their learning.
4. Personalisation: One Student at a Time in a Community of Learners
Each student develops a learning plan that explores their interests and passions, identifies personal learning goals, and authentic project work.
5. Collaboration for learning
Students work in one-on-one or small group learning environments around their interests both inside and outside the school. Through internships, the community plays an integral role in the education of the students.
6. Learning in Advisory
Students are in an advisory group of no more than 17 students and an advisory teacher. The advisory teacher manages each student's learning plan and ensures that all learning goals are covered.
7. Trust, Respect and Care
A culture of trust, respect and care is shared between students and adults, as well as among students themselves. Students comfortably interact with adults in both the school and the wider community.
8. Everyone’s a Leader
In Big Picture Schools, leadership is shared among the principal, staff, students, family, and community partners. Opportunities for leadership are created for everyone.
9. Families are Enrolled Too
Big Picture schools aim for real family engagement. Parents are essential members of the learning team involved in Learning Plan development, exhibitions, and LTIs.
10. Creating Futures
All students are expected to graduate from school to further learning. They are prepared for, and connected to, opportunities for learning at University, TAFE, or Apprenticeships/Traineeships.
11. Teachers and Leaders are Learners Too
Teachers and leaders in Big Picture schools and programs regularly attend to new ideas and learn new ways of working. Teachers develop reflective practice and find ways of sharing this learning with others.
12. Diverse and Enduring Partnerships
A strong focus on building and creating external partnerships with family, mentors, local councils, businesses, universities, TAFE colleges and other training providers. These partnerships give students the opportunities to pursue their learning and achieve their goals.
Autism in School
Some interesting Autism workshops that you may be interested in
Facebook Posts
Informing School of Student Absences
Your child’s Advisory Teacher records attendance daily using the DoE EduPoint system. Attendance is taken between 8:55am – 9:30am.
If your child is going to be absent, you will need to inform the school ASAP - otherwise the EduPoint system automatically marks the absence as ‘Unauthorised-Unexplained’ and this is not altered until communication is received from parents.
The preferred method of communication is to send the school an SMS 0427 016 460 (this is a short message service only, so you will not be able to ring the school on this number).
LBPS admin check the SMS service throughout the day and update any changes to student attendance.
You can of course ring the school direct on 6335 1500 and leave a voice message on the answer phone.
Updating Student Medical Details
We are committed to ensuring that our information with regard to managing the wellbeing of our students is always accurate and updated.
If your son/daughter:
-has a medical need and would benefit from being supported by a medical action plan (MAP)
-currently has a Medical Action Plan at school but has had recent health changes and would benefit from their plan being adjusted and updated
-requires the support of medication during the school day
-has any other medical or mental health needs (new or needing to be updated)
We ask that you please complete the relevant attached form and return to our office ASAP.
School Uniform
It is compulsory for students to wear their school uniform when attending school excursions, interviews, LTIs or if they are representing the school at events.
Uniforms can be purchased from the school office and are sold at cost price:
- Polo Shirts with school logo = $30
- School Hoody with school logo = $65
Any pre-worn uniform donations would be very much appreciated and are used in our emergency uniform/clothing pool.
Parking Inveresk Precinct
It is highly recommended that parents and visitors to the school DO NOT PARK along the nature strip in front of the school, slong the footpath or on the grass area beside Aurora Stadium.
The City Council have recently approached the school and have advised these areas are being patrolled and infringements are being issued.
Parents and visitors are advised to use the paid parking facilities at the Inveresk Car Park (next to Blue Cafe).
Communication & Useful Links
I would like to remind families of some useful links and apps that you may use to assist with receiving communication from our school.
- SMS Only - 0427 016 460 to report student absences, please send a text to our short message service
- Schoolzine App & Newsletter - Our newsletter is published at the end of every month through Schoolzine. Schoolzine is an app that allows you to communicate with the school, receive notices and newsletters
- School Website - Our website allows you to access lots of useful information about our school
- School Facebook - please 'like' our facebook page as we often post communication to parents on there
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9. LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT STAFF 2022
Leadership Staff 2022
Acting Principal - Term 2 |
Caleb Turale |
Assistant Principal |
Marianne Olsen |
Support Teacher |
Brock Kerslake |
Grade 9 Advisory Teacher |
Rich Talbot |
Grade 9 Advisory Teacher |
Rob Lewandowski |
Grade 9/10 Advisory Teacher |
Corinne Milton |
Grade 10 Advisory Teacher |
Jenni Fraser |
Grade 10 Advisory Teacher |
Scott Davenport |
Grade 11 Advisory Teacher |
Dan Smith |
Grade 12 Advisory Teacher |
Ben Miller |
Student Leaders 2022
Grade 9A |
Amy Lewis & Claye Coad |
Grade 9B |
Riley Casburn & Harry Worker |
Grade 9-10 |
Tyler Hartman & Wilbur McTaggart-Williams |
Grade 10A |
Amber Hartland & Noah O'Connell |
Grade 10B |
Charlie Hindrum & Connor Harvey |
Grade 11 |
Grace Radbone & Quinn Hinds-Peschar |
Grade 12 |
Tilly Tew & Blake Gelston |
Support Staff 2022
School Psychologist |
Rebecca Mizzi |
Wednesday (fortnightly) |
School Social Worker |
Jasmine Poslon |
Monday (weekly) |
School Business Manager |
Jennifer Kendall |
Daily |
Administration Officer |
Maree Smith |
Tues, Wed, Thurs |
IT Support |
Jesse North |
Wednesday (weekly) |
LTI Coordinator |
Melanie Van Asperen |
Daily |
Teacher Assistant
|
Adrian Stabb Robert Blackman Ashleigh O'Kane Jacqui Leslie Hayley McPartlin Ashlee Woodberry |
Monday, Friday Wednesday Daily Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri Wed, Thurs, Fri Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs |
Education Facility Attendant |
Michael Doolan |
Daily |
Postal Address: | 4 Invermay Road, Inveresk, TAS, 7248 |
Reception Tel: | 6335 1500 (with answerphone service) |
SMS Only: | 0427 016 460 (to report student absences) |
Email Address: | https://lbps@education.tas.gov.au |
Web Page : | https://lbps.education.tas.edu.au/ |
Newsletter: | https://launcestonbps.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe |
Schoolzine App: | https://launcestonbps.schoolzineplus.com/app/ |
Sessionkeeper: | https://launcestonbps.sessionkeeper.com.au/ |
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Thank You
Just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the LBPS students who have contributed to this months newsletter, we really do enjoy reading your articles and stories of your personal progress.
If students have stories they would like to share, then please email your news items to me jennifer.kendall@education.tas.gov.au
Jennifer Kendall
School Business Manager