Ulverstone Campus News

Kinder at Leighland Ulverstone Campus

It is always such a huge decision when choosing the right school for your child to learn and flourish in. We know you want the very best for them and so do we. At Leighland Christian School every child is known and valued for who they are and the gifts they have. 

Kinder at our Ulverstone campus promotes: 

• Curious learners 
• Passionate teachers & support staff 
• A growth mindset 
• A personalised approach 
• Opportunities for outdoor, structured and unstructured play 
• Belonging, Being and Becoming who God intends them to be. 

If you are undecided about the right Kinder fit for your little one, please book a tour at our Campus so we can showcase our facilities and introduce you to the incredible people who will embrace you and your family as part of our thriving community. 

Book a tour here: 

https://www.leighland.tas.edu.au/bookatour

Watch our kinder video here: https://fb.watch/rQ7oGSxIvl/

Year 5/6 Choral Group- Festival of Voices 

Our Grade 5/6 Choral Group from Ulverstone Campus are excited to share with our school community that we are off to Hobart at the end of this term to participate in Festival of Voices!!

Each year the Festival organises a combined schools concert called Young Tasmania Sings and this year we were invited to participate and we were also chosen to receive a travel grant from Festival organisers.  This is so incredibly exciting for our students as they will be performing with hundreds of other students ranging from Grade 5 – Grade 8 and will have the awesome experience of working with world-renowned Children’s Choir Conductor, Mr Anthony Trecek-King.  Anthony was a guest at the Festival a few years ago with his own Choir, the Boston Children’s Chorus, who are absolutely phenomenal.

The grant we have received covers the cost of our transport down to Hobart and back which is really amazing.  However, that still leaves the families of our students the unexpected expense of paying for the remaining costs - accommodation, time away from work for some accompanying parents, all meals, etc.

We are reaching out to our school community to help us fundraise so that nobody has to miss out on this incredible opportunity.  We have some fundraising events planned for later this term so please keep your eye out for those – we will be most grateful for your support.

We have already had some lovely support from local politician, Gavin Pearce, and more is hopefully on the way from some of our other MPs.  We would also like to invite any families or businesses represented in our school community to support us further by sponsoring our trip with a donation if you feel you would like to.

Thank you everybody!

Sharee Haberle

Music Specialist Teacher

Kinder and Prep Excursion to the Arboretum

On Wednesday 15 May, Ulverstone Prep and Kinder classes went on an excursion to the Tasmanian Arboretum. They explored the beauty of God's creation and enjoyed playing in the autumn leaves. 

Volunteers from the Devonport Garden Club taught students how to pot succulents and the Arboretum volunteers shared about the birds in the area and how to use leaves to create crayon rubbings. Some of the highlights from students included: seeing a hippopotamus (which was actually the platypus), climbing to the lookout, throwing leaves and eating lunch.

Science and Engineering Challenge

On Tuesday 21 May, a group of 28 students from Years 9 and 10 went to Marist College to participate in the Science and Engineering Challenge. 

The students built a bridge, towers and solved engineering problems. For many of them the tasks were challenging but they rose to the occasion. Overall we came 1st out of the 8 schools in the district, an awesome achievement! Now we are on to the state finals.

Mother's Day Morning Tea

One of the highlights of the past few days leading up to and after Mother’s Day was the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the mothers in our Leighland community. 

Beginning with our Mother’s Day stall where students were able to shop for mum, then flowing into our Mother’s Day Morning Teas at both campuses, it was an honour to cheer on the women who are on their journeys of raising up future generations.

As in Proverbs 31:28, we are committed to rising up alongside her children to call her blessed! Again, Happy Mother’s Day 

Leighland Learner Certificates 

3/4L

 Ebony S - Innovative 

3/4C

5/6L

5/6C

Chance S - Motivated 

The Year 7 Taster Day is a fantastic opportunity for Year 6 students to grow in confidence as they experience what Year 7 will be like, ensuring a smooth transition to high school. They will meet new students, learn how to use a timetable, engage with new subjects, move around the school to different classrooms and meet their new teachers. 

Parents of our current Year 6 students, please register your child by clicking on the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/CRRTQ

Join our Prayer Group 

If you would like to be part of a dedication prayer group that gathers every Friday morning at 9.00am during the school term at the Ulverstone Campus, please reach out to Melissa Butcher at m.butcher@leighland.tas.edu.au to express your interest. 

Bikes & Scooters

Dear Parents

Due to safety concerns, we cannot have bikes and scooters being ridden in our car park when cars are present. There have been a few close calls with bikes and cars, and we do not wish for any injuries to occur. 

It’s been lovely to see some children getting active and riding around on bikes and scooters after school, however, please direct your children to ride on safe bike paths and designated areas. 

Birthday Cupcakes at the Canteen

Parents and guardians can now order birthday cupcakes for their child or the child’s classroom on the QKR app. Beautifully decorated in vanilla flavoring. Gluten free and vegan options available also.

Set price of $3.50 per cupcake, orders for the whole classroom only.

QKR App - Canteen Orders

A reminder to families to please update the year level in your Qkr app for your child/ren.  This will assist our Canteen staff to have your child/ren’s orders delivered to the correct class.

Link to the app store here: Qkr!™ on the App Store (apple.com)

For Android, please scan QR code below:

STUDENTS ARRIVING EARLY TO SCHOOL – SAFETY CONCERN

A reminder to parents and guardians that children are not to be at school before 8.15am each morning please.  Students arriving at school before 8.15am pose a safety and duty of care concern as we do not have staff on duty to supervise until this time.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Katrina McNab

Principal – Ulverstone Campus