Big Freeze MND Fundraiser

A heartfelt thankyou to our school community for their support of our SLB students with the Big Freeze Fundraiser for MND. Many thanks to Miss Cook for assisting and guiding our student leaders. On  June 13, students, staff and guests gathered for the Big Freeze Challenge with students and staff members undergoing the ice bucket challenge. It was great to see staff and students dress up or wear blue and get in the spirit of the day.  Well done to those who bravely participated in the cool conditions and to all who supported the fundraising.

Transition From Year 10 to 11

Our Year 10 students have commencing planning for their transition to Year 11.  Visits from both Launceston and Newstead Colleges occurred earlier in the term and Year 10 students attended either the Newstead College or Hobart College open days yesterday. Students will also visit Launceston College on 1 July. Students have the choice of attending Year 11 at St Marys District School or transitioning to a Secondary College. Apprenticeships, School Based Apprenticeships, Traineeships, and other training opportunities are all options that students might consider for their future. In 2026 we are hoping to grow the Year 11 and 12 course offerings and we are currently exploring the possibility of offering a VET Construction Skill Set course for selected students interested in an apprenticeship pathway.  We encourage parents to also become involved in conversations with your young people about their thinking for 2026 and to support them planning for these important choices.  If you would like further information, please contact Ms Ringuet through the school administration office.

Online Information Hub for Families

The Department for Education, Children and Young People has an online information hub for families with school-aged children in Tasmania. This website has information to help you navigate your child's education, from birth all the way up to 18 years of age.

Some of the information you will find includes:

• tips on how to support your child’s learning at home
• information to help you keep your child safe and well
• a guide to explore courses for the career they want
• school holiday and term dates.

Visit the webpage at Information for families - Department for Education, Children and Young People (decyp.tas.gov.au)

Moderation Day/ Student Free Day

On the 6 June our teaching staff travelled to Campbell Town and joined teachers from St Helens DHS, Cressy DHS, Flinders Island DHS, Bicheno PS, Longford PS and Bracknell PS. During the day, teachers worked together to moderate student work, sharing work samples and discussing assessment against the Australian Curriculum achievement standards. Moderation is an important process for teachers to engage in to ensure assessments are consistent across the state.  During the afternoon block our teachers participated in professional learning focused on reading or respectful relationships education.

Carolyn Watson

Principal