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Dear Families,
Principal Position
I have thoroughly enjoyed my term here at the Launceston Big Picture and am really excited about continuing in the role for the remainder of the year. Congratulations to Adrian who has accepted the Acting Principal job at Port Dalrymple for Terms 3 and 4.
Staffing Updates
I would like to thank Brock for all his hard work in the Support Teacher role this year. His commitment to learning this new role has been a great example of the distinguisher Teachers and leaders are learners too. We wish him and his family all the best as they head off with their caravan on a really exciting trip around Australia for the remainder of the year! I would also like to thank Maree for all her hard work in the office this term and wish her well in her new position for the remainder of the year. We are really lucky to have Leanne Wickham and Mel Tyson joining our staff next term. Leanne will be filling the Support Teacher role and Mel will be adding to our great team of TA’s. I know both Leanne and Mel are really excited about joining us here and will add a lot of value to our school community.
Term 2 Exhibitions
Last week was definitely my favourite week since joining the school. I was really lucky to attend student exhibitions from all grades and was very impressed with what I experienced. The way that the students were able to present their learning was fantastic but what really amazed me was the quality of feedback they were able to provide their peers as members of the panel and the positive way in which the feedback was accepted. It was another example of the great culture and structures present in the school which enable the students to be the best versions of themselves. This week has been an important time of reflection and planning so that the students can make to most of this feedback and turn it into improvements next term.
2022 Mid-Year Progress
Today students were given copies of their Mid-Year Advisor and Student Narratives (which includes work habits ratings), Australian Curriculum ratings and an attendance report.
Advisors and students have worked hard to write a narrative that reflects the student’s development and understanding of each of the Big Picture Learning Goals and a future focus to progress student learning. It also indicates the Outlearning and Learning Through Interest opportunities that students have undertaken.
School Attendance
School attendance is currently a big focus for the department and our school. Data shows us that regular school attendance is one of the best things a child can do to set them up for success. But if they don’t attend, things get harder for them.
- If your child misses even just one day a fortnight, that adds up to 20 days of the school year. That’s the same as missing four whole weeks of school!
- If they miss one day a week, that doubles to eight weeks of school they’ll never get back.
- Over the course of their childhood, that equals two and a half years of vital education they’ll never receive…
Understanding our reasons for student absence is very important for us, especially if the absence is caused by issues at school or at home that we can support. As always please be in touch if you have any concerns about your child’s attendance.
Caleb Turale
Principal
MOLE CREEK CAVES
Charli Hindrum has chosen to work at Mole Creek Caves every Thursday since term one.
Some of the roles she performs when participating on her Learning Through Interest are; helping in the ticket office and on the tours, cleaning the BBQ area, sweeping, mopping and making sure the shop looks presentable.
Charli is also taking two grade ten classes and a grade nine class from Launceston Big Picture School to Mole Creek Caves for a tour on Thursday 7th July 2022.
Her favourite thing about working at Mole Creek Caves is being able to meet different people.
9A STUDENTS PROVIDE A SNIPPET OF THEIR REFLECTIONS
Sam @ Star Theatre: “I had my first LTI at Star Theatre. I enjoyed the experience. I collected tickets for The Drover’s Wife, and cleaned up and stacked shelves. I’m looking forward to going back. I wore nice clothes because they have a dress code.”
Jake @ Fraggles Fish & Chips: “At Fraggles, I put away some drinks and I helped with some cooking stuff, but I didn't actually cook myself. My favourite thing was that it was really simple and they explained it pretty well. The staff are nice, the owner was pretty helpful. I’m feeling pretty confident going back next week”
Claye @ The Shed Rocherlea: “It went well. It didn't start great since the power went out, but it started back up at around 12 pm. I had some biscuits and met some nice people. I made a pencil box with my granddad just to get started with the equipment. I'm planning to make a guitar next.”
Noah @ Cover Up Upholstery: “I started my first LTI at Cover Up Upholstery. On my first day there I started to cut foam for cushions. I learnt how to use a foam cutter and how to cut the foam. Later that day I learned how to strip staples from old furniture. Personally I really enjoy being there and I am considering a career path there.”
LEAVING 2LEARN TUESDAY
Leaving 2Learn Tuesday consisted of Taya, Cylas and Miller spending time in our local area. During the morning block they visited ARB, Pellows Saws and Mowers and Trufit Canvas Products in Invermay. Students approached businesses with prepared questions relating to their term projects.
Year 9 student Miller has shown a keen interest in sewing by making a costume. By connecting Millers school project and Trufit Canvas Miller has experienced five Internship days to further their skills in industrial sewing. Millers Quantitative Reasoning involves measuring, cutting and sewing canvas, due to the large size of a canvas product, the process can take a few days to complete.
Mel Van Asperen
LTI Co-Ordinator
PILOT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Pilot work experience program launched. Year 10 students Seth and Alissia are Leaving2Learn at a 3 day Arbre work program.
A wonderful opportunity to learn about the forestry industry as reported in The Examiner on Saturday 24th May.
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
WEAR A FLANNY DAY!
Please click on the link below for information regarding support of Men's Mental Health organised by Sienna Barrett, Grade 12 Advisory
WOODWORK PROJECTS
Towards the end of term two I was lucky enough to work with a small group of our students creating, designing and building in the woodworking area. We started the process by discussing what they would be interested in making, what equipment and products would be needed and what they hoped their final piece would look like.
The students worked at their own pace and when they needed a break from their regular classroom work. It was interesting to see their creativity come to life! Lots of discussions and interactions whilst sanding and wood burning, many interesting topics were conversed.
We were able to use power tools, which some students were unfamiliar with, others being old pros. We had some mild disasters of twisted wood and redoing certain parts as designs changed. It has been a great experience and something I hope to continue as the year goes on.
Ashlee Woodberry
Teacher Assistant
PACING FOR PINK
On Thursday, 26th of May, I ran a fund raiser with proceeds going towards Pacing for Pink which is a charity event that raises money for Breast Cancer. As I have a passion for Horses and my LTI is within the Harness Industry this Social Action project fitted in well with my learning.
On the day, staff and students wore pink and I ran a guess the lolly in the jar competition. Through these events I raised $120 which is a great effort. Congratulations to all involved and a special mention to Ruby Hirst who won the Guess The Lolly jar competition.
Harry Worker
9A Advisory
CASALINGA GOURMET MEATS
On Friday, 3rd of June Bella went to Calasinga Gourmet Meats Boutique Butcher in Launceston to talk to the owner Rob about the breakdown of a bone, what a bone looks like when cut in half and to take some animal bones back to Launceston Big Picture School to inspect and experiment with.
Hayley McPartlin
Teachers Assistant
FORENSIC ANTHRONPOLOGY AND FORENSIC BIOLOGY
My project is on the forensic anthropology and forensic biology. Anthropology in its most basic form is the study everything that can be related to humans and not limited by space or time. And no, that does not mean time travel, it just refers to other places and other stages in history, thus Anthropology can be defined as the study of human populations where we holistically explore the biological, sociocultural, archaeological and linguistic aspects of human existence. But forensic anthropology is just a more refined version, it is essentially the scientific study of human skeletal remains in the context of crime.
I have already explored the basic disciplines of forensic science and am now delving deeper into more specific research on the human skeletal system. Having a physical representation to refer to will assist in my project immensely. His arrival has sparked an interest in a name, consequentially we are now going to have a naming competition.
Bella Phillips
9B Advisory
DRUG EDUCATION NETWORK
On Wednesday, 15th June 2022 students at Launceston Big Picture School participated in a day of sessions with Drug Education Network.
They provided students with practical information, training and resources on the topic of drug issues and ways to reduce the harm of drugs by updated knowledge for the Tasmanian community.
About Us - Drug Education Network (den.org.au)
COGNITIVE ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THE SCHOOL
As part of a new project set up by the Student Leaders, advisory 9-10 has collaborated on a class project about cognitive engagement. Wilbur, as our student leader, was the one to introduce these ideas to our advisory and begin engaging in discussion about the topic.
We started out by coming up with examples of what cognitive engagement is, what it looks like to us in the school as an advisory and what elements make up cognitive engagement. We also discussed how Big Picture encourages cognitive engagement through its design compared to other models of learning.
Following this line of thinking, we decided that cognitive engagement can be separated into artistic and academic learning and created 3 posters to demonstrate this concept. On these posters we put examples of the ideas we brainstormed within the classroom and how they relate to academic or artistic thinking and show cognitive engagement.
Corinne Milton
9-10 Advisory
LAUNCESTON WASTE MANAGEMENT
Following on from an Informational Interview I had with Launceston City Council Sustainability officer, Mick Attard, I was inspired to organise an excursion for interested students to the Launceston Waste Management Centre.
On the 30th of May, a small bus load of students went and had a tour of the Launceston Waste Centre with Paul Thomas. Paul has worked with the council for 17 years and is now the Team Leader for City Services etc. Meeting him at the gates, he jumped on the bus and pummelled us with facts and figures about the waste Launceston produces.
There are 13 fulltime employees, the waste centre is open everyday of the year and will be doing curb side pick on Christmas if it lands on a weekday. At Launceston’s current rate we are being recognised as a global leader in reducing waste, this is due to some great work in the recycling centre, which stops 10% of waste from going into the landfill. The Fogo is also contributing to things, Fogo is keeping 1 in 4 years out of landfill.
Some of the information Paul revealed included.
- The Launceston Waste management centre is licenced to take 150 000 tonne of waste per year
- The recycling Centre takes 10% of this waste and upcycles or on sells it at the tip shop
- There are 2 uses for the green waste, it gets mulched. One is contaminated with timber etc. the other is pure green waste, a great fertiliser
The tour lasted roughly an hour and was very informative. A combined interview with Mick Attard and breakdown of the excursion will be on my upcoming you tube channel 'Sustainable Catie' in the next few weeks.
Thanks to both Mick and Paul for working with me to make this happen and all the students that came and showed they care about our environment!
Catie Owens
Grade 12
CAN DRIVE SUCCESS FOR STRIKE IT OUT!
I would like to thank everyone who contributed with my Social Action Project can drive for Strike it Out Inc.
We managed to donate around 300 cans/items which has all been donated and greatly appreciated to Kirsten and the staff at Strike It Out.
These donations will be sorted into food packages and emergency supplies to be delivered to people all over Launceston and the North-West Coast.
On behalf of Strike It Out, thank you for your generosity!
Justyne Westwood
Grade 12
WICKING BED
Please click on the link below to read Nathaniel-Goss's article regarding his project on designing his own wicking bed.
TOWN HALL
Town Hall is a great aspect of the Big Picture Design. It is much better than a boring assembly. It is an opportunity for the whole school to come together for a bit of fun each Friday.
This term has seen the return of Town Hall to a physical space rather than in previous terms where attendance was limited to ZOOM.
One aspect of Town Hall is ‘Caught in the act’ where students are nominated for recognition when they are ‘caught’ doing something good or positive. Examples such as persevering when things become difficult as well as supporting other students, are themes that keep coming up. Congratulations to all students who have been nominated.
The most fun is the class competitions, which have included extreme events such as arm wrestling, secret sound and even eating raw onions (amazing entertainment.. Go Tilly!)
With masks now optional and being allowed in physical spaces together, school is starting to feel ‘normal’ again!
CITY PARK RADIO
COOKING
For cooking in active learning today 27th of May, Grace and Molly choose on behalf of the cooking class to make a classic Creme Brulee.
Students then chose their partner and made a Creme Brulee for two and a hot drink of their choice.
Hayley McPartlin
Teacher Assistant
This week in cooking the topic was curries. Students made naan bread, beef curry and chicken curries. Even coffee cupcakes and a chocolate cake were made.
It was great fun.
Hayley McPartlin
Teacher Assistant
In Flexi Cooking on the 8th June, we made some scrumptious chicken burgers.
Ash O'Kane
Teacher Assistant
In cooking today, we had a blind fold taste test. Students were in partners. One partner was blindfolded and had to guess what they were tasting.
Ingredients students tasted were: Blue cheese, jalapenos, lemon, chorizo, and Greek yogurt.
Students then cooked with one of these ingredients.
Lemon cake, jalapeno bread and blue cheese tarts were made.
Hayley McPartlin
Teacher Assistant
Smells and sounds of Italy flooded the kitchen this week as the students decided to make pasta from scratch!
They all definitely built up their arm muscles from all the kneading and winding they did to create their pasta.
They paired their freshly made fettuccini with some delectable sauces and cheesy garlic bread.
Ash O'Kane
Teacher Assistant
This afternoon for cooking we had the food group beef to create a meal from. Students made burgers with the lot or spaghetti and meat balls.
Hayley McPartlin
Teacher Assistant
DUNGEON & DRAGONS
Dungeons and Dragons is a collaborative storytelling game where one person plays the narrator and supporting cast while everyone else plays a main character.
Each game is different and unique because the Narrator and the players create the world as they play.
Our game is set in a fantasy world of sorcery and magic, where people of many different fantasy races roam. We have Dwarvs, Elves, Dragonborn and Tieflings among our party, and of a Friday afternoon we go on epic quests and adventures.
Ash O'Kane
Teacher Assistant
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:
- FINN READ: Aspiration, Courage, Respect and Growth - Well done deciding on a project and working towards your goals
- CATIE OWENS: Apiration - Always demonstrating iniatiative
- LILLY BOON: Aspiration - Great work planning your learning for Term 2
- ALLY PRYKE: Courage and Growth - Empathy & Support of a Classmate
- RYAN SMITH: Aspiration, Courage, Respect and Growth - for starting at Riverside High School
- BLAKE GELSTON: Courage - Ataining motor bike scholarship
- LILLY BOON: Courage and Growth - Great work choosing to extend your learning in the kitchen with Ash
- POPPY WELLS: Aspiration - Poppy is very inspired about their project
- NATHAN RADFORD: Respect - Always up for a scientific discussion. Hes smart and talented
- ANNIE O'CONNOR: Courage, Respect - Annie helped me advertise about my snails
TERM 3: START & END DATES
- Monday, 25th July - Student Free Day
- Tuesday, 26th July - Friday, 30th Sepetmber
FAMILY INFORMATION EVENING
- Wednesday, 17th August @ 5:00pm
- Family Information Evening for 2023 new enrolments
- Come along and hear about our school
- email marianne.olsen@education.tas.gov.au to register
TRANSITION PROGRAM
- Wednesday, 31st August
BOB'S BIKES PROGRAM
Our school is very proud of the Bob’s Bikes Program which is led and coordinated by Robert and Shirley Blackman.
Bob's Bikes has been going strong since 2011, and Launceston Big Picture School have supported the program since 2016, and all the money generated goes direct to charity.
Our students help Bob to repair and restore bikes which Bob and Shirley then sell on GumTree or you can find some of the bikes on sale from outside the front of our school building.
The amount of money raised and appeals supported by Bob and Shirley is simply amazing and since 2016, they have raised over $17,790.00 which has gone directly to UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency Australia.
If you have an old unwanted bikes, we would gladly take them off your hands.
Bob Bikes Program currently runs on Wednesday afternoons
INFORMING SCHOOL OF STUDENT ABSENECES
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.
FACEBOOK POSTS
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Please ensure your student keeps their school polo top in their bag or keeps it safe in their Advisory room at all times.
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
It is highly recommended that parents and visitors to the school DO NOT PARK along the nature strip in front of the school, along the footpath or on the grass area beside Aurora Stadium.
The City Council have recently approached the school and have informed staff that this area is bing patrolled and $86.00 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
LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
9. LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT STAFF 2022
Leadership Staff 2022
Principal - Term 2, 3 & 4 |
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 |
LTI Coordinator |
Melanie Van Asperen |
Daily |
Bob's Bikes Program |
Robert Blackman |
Wednesdays |
Teacher Assistants
|
Adrian Stabb Ashleigh OKane Jacqui Leslie Hayley McPartlin Ashlee Woodberry |
Monday, Friday 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 |
Our Newsletter
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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