Year 10 students have currently been studying Physics involving speed, acceleration, and inertia. They have been researching  into car safety and the types of devices and designs that has changed over time to make the car safer.

Year 9 students have been working on a STEM project based around electricity and energy transfer in Science. Their challenge was to produce a vehicle powered by either solar or battery energy, that could move along the length of the ramp outside the Science room, from the base to the top.

Year 7 and 8 students have been working through the Chemistry unit on states of matter, particle theory, and physical and chemical change. They have been in and out of the laboratory and have enjoyed the real-world applications of the unit. From learning about expansion of metals to understanding changes of states from solids to gases there is so much to investigate in this unit.

So far this year it has been a very busy and productive period for our construction group here at Lilydale. The students have been kept busy working on both personal projects and projects that will benefit the school and the community.

The major metal work project has been constructing a set of hurdles (cattle crate) for the school farm trailer. Having the stock trailer will give the school cattle and sheep show team far more independence regarding transport of animals to shows and competitions later in the year. A win win project for both the construction group and cattle and sheep handlers at the farm.

Not to be outdone, those students who prefer to work with timber have finished and sold a cubby-house and have begun to construct another to fulfill a forward order from a community member. Undertaking such a project gives the students experience at the principles of dwelling construction.

Students from the construction class are also assisting to repair and re-build outside furniture around the grounds. This enhances the facilities available to the students during break times.

A number of personal projects have been undertaken as well.

These include:-

• Refurbishing and rebuilding a ride-on mower into a billy-cart.
• Study tables for students at home.
• Shelves and display cabinets
• Miniature table tennis tables

In second semester the students will continue to work on projects to benefit the school and community focussing on improving their skills to prepare for a possible career in the building and construction industries.

It’s been a busy and exciting time in Drama. Members of the Years 7-8 Drama class competed in the annual Launceston Drama Competitions earlier this year at the Earl Arts Centre with all the groups entered doing very well. They also recently had an excursion to see a production of Dracula by LYTE, the Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble, which we all enjoyed. The 7-8 class have finished their half year course of with a group performance of a play called Karen which Ms Howell adapted to better suit the students. They worked beautifully as a team and did an excellent job of their performance.
The primary classes have also been very busy and doing exciting work. The Kindergarten class have been rehearsing for their performance of Queen’s We Will Rock You, looking at patterns and beat and physical theatre, which we’re excited to show at the end of term assembly. Preps have been doing a performance piece based on the picture book Noni the Pony by Alison Lester that we will be presenting soon. Year 1-2s are working on an interactive Drama piece called Thistle Mountain where we look at a giant on our mountain who throws tantrums and try to work out how we can help it. Year 3-4s have been designing playgrounds which they have just presented to the rest of their classmates using their Drama skills. The 5-6s have just finished presenting a scene they’ve been working on focussing on different types of students and adults at school.

It's good to be back in the role of Principal finally, after a lengthy recover from surgery. I wish to extend a huge thank you to Lisa Bailey and more recently Louise Fisher for their professionalism and support in the Acting Principal role.

Having been back for a week it's very evident that we have good processes, procedures and great people working in our school. The calm and orderly nature of the school, particularly of a morning, is really refreshing to see.

Having a clear structure with regards to team planning, and prioritising this as part of our ongoing work, means that we have been able to cover staff absences and guarantee curriculum, even when relief staff have been few and far between. This all speaks to the collegiality and camaraderie that is evident across our entire staff.

We're tracking very well in our KDC (Kinder Development Check). At our first check, we had more than a third of our students achieving all 21 markers (34.8%) compared to a state average of 23% and 61% of our students achieving 20 or more markers compared to the state average of 44%.

This in conjunction with positive numbers at our LiL programs and the ongoing use of our puzzle library has seen growth in engagement from our families in learners’ formative years. This means that the majority of their students are very well equipped with foundational knowledge and skills to start their formal learning journey at Lilydale.

We're also seeing growth across the school relating to our Australian Curriculum Framework ratings, with our scores now matching those of like schools at midyear. We have managed to close the gap compared to previous years and are looking forward to further developing evidence for our learners moving forward.

We have just finished a very productive Swimming and Water Safety Program. This opportunity to learn these life skills is critical for all our students but it was disappointing to have some students / families opting out through non-attendance. We are heavily canvassing the program co-ordinator to attempt to be located at Lilydale pool in 2025. There are a couple of hurdles we need to overcome but we believe that this option will maximise teaching and learning time while offering this critical opportunity. Having the ability to walk to and from the pool obviously cuts down travel time and helps with supervision at school.

We are very fortunate to have highly skilled and committed staff in our Student and Well-being team. Through their hard work in collaboration with staff we have managed to get initial or increased funding for 2025 for a number of our students to be able to help them with identified needs across a range of learning areas. This means that access and engagement are less of a barrier for them moving forward, allowing them to access conventional curriculum on a more regular basis. This resources combined with our UFLI reading program, our Mini and MacqLit literacy intervention and reading support in our high school continues to value add to catering for all our students across all our whole class.

We've also been very fortunate to be able to coordinate and deliver a structured hands-on learning pilot program, which provides a selected group of students with the opportunity to work in small group settings to develop skills and attributes that they can then transfer both back into the classroom but also into their life outside of school.

I want to take the opportunity to recognise Lisa Bailey’s work at Lilydale. Lisa’s professionalism, commitment and passion for improving student learning have been highly influential to our programs especially in the junior part of the school since her arrival. Her influence will be missed at Lilydale during the remainder of the year as she deservedly takes on the role of Acting Principal at Deloraine Primary School. Please wish her well if you see her at school during the remainder of the week.

I would like to wish all our school community a happy holiday period. We look forward to refreshed and rejuvenated learners to begin Term 3.

Colin Pearson
Principal

Closing Date: 31 Jul 2024

Audience: We're calling on year 7 and 8 students

Spirit Super would like to share this fabulous competition from R U OK? 

Year 7 and 8 students across Australia are invited to enter the R U OK? National Student Art Competition. 

 We’re accepting submissions that respond to the question:  What does an R U OK? conversation mean to you? 

 Students are encouraged to respond to the brief in any way they like. It could: 

• Explore a time when a friend was there for you, or when you were there for them.
• Represent how a meaningful conversation makes you feel.
• Encourage others to check in with their mates.
• Provide ideas of how to support someone you care about. 

For full entry details, FAQ's uncluding submission details please visit this link  R U OK? Art Competition

Head Lice

As parents or carers, you have the primary responsibility for detecting and treating head lice. If your child has head lice, you must treat your child with a recommended treatment. Your child may return to school after treatment has begun.

To help prevent the spread of head lice, we ask that you:

Notify your child’s school as soon as you detect head lice or nits in your child’s hair.

Take advice as to the best treatment for your child and family and follow the pharmacist’s instruction.

Below is a video to watch with your kids about identifying and treating head lice.

High School – Student of the Week

Every week all staff, Student Leaders and the wider community have the opportunity to nominate a high school student as a ‘Lilydale Legend’. These nominations acknowledge when another person has noticed the student demonstrating our school values of being safe, respectful and learning. If a student is nominated by multiple people their name will appear twice. Lilydale Legends for the week will get recognised in our high school assembly and receive a certificate. Congratulations to the Lilydale Legends for week 8 and 9.

Week 8 

Week 9

Please note, from the start of this year (2024) we have had to change the phone number used to advising of student absences.

Stop Press notices were sent out with every child in the school, but it would appear some families may not have received them.

Our new number to send through your SMS to the school office for absences only is: 0426 309 593.

Our School Association usually meets on the second Monday of each month in the Kinder space. Our next meeting will be on Monday, 5 August at 7:00pm. We would love to see more people at the meetings and invite you to attend.

If you need to get in contact with members of the School Association, please contact the school office on 6395 0100. Thank you.

Term 3 enrolments are now open for the Tasdance School of Dance!

Creativity and self expression is at the centre of our dance classes. Passionate and dedicated artists teach contemporary, ballet and street in an inclusive, non-competitive space for dancers aged 4–18.

Ready to dance? Head over to the Tasdance website to enrol or register for a free trial! 

Term 3 dates: Monday 22nd July – Saturday 28th September

What's on at QVMAG in July

Explore wild places at QVMAG this July

Image: Max Waugh, Snow Bison (2023). © Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Discover the beauty of the wilderness in two new free exhibitions opening in July.

We welcome the return of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the National History Museum of London's annual competition and exhibition. Exclusive to QVMAG in Tasmania, the exhibition showcases the most amazing photography images across the world and opens at the Art Gallery at Royal Park on 6 July.

For an exhibition closer to home, This Vanishing World: Photography of Olegas Truchanas highlights our local wilderness by one of Tasmania's best-known nature photographers and conservationists. This Vanishing World opens at the Museum at Inveresk on 13 July.

Get hands on with our interactive exhibitions at the Museum at Inveresk - Fascinating Science and Science on the Move by Questacon. Learn about light, sound, movement, and more across a range of colourful hands-on displays.

But that's not all. Our popular Holiday Program is running throughout the July school holidays - be sure to book on our website. You can make a pom-pom creature, sculpt a clay masterpiece, create a musical instrument or learn how to sketch a landscape.

We also have our FREE Make it Place craft sessions, where the whole family can join in. Be inspired by our current exhibitions and let your creativity take flight.

Two sites to explore

Visit us at the Museum at Inveresk and the Art Gallery at Royal Park for hours of free family fun.

At the Museum at Inveresk:

• Explore our interactive exhibitions, Fascinating Science and Science on the Move
• Marvel at the Tasmanian wilderness in This Vanishing World: Photography of Olegas Truchanas
• Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds at the Launceston Planetarium

At the Art Gallery at Royal Park:

• Gaze at the wonders of the natural world in Wildlife Photographer of the Year
• Enjoy artworks inspired by this year's NAIDOC Week theme and created by northern Tasmanian primary school students in ArtStart 2024: Keep the Fire Burning
• Discover the history of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people in The First Tasmanians: our story

Visit our website to discover what's on - and we'll see you soon at QVMAG.

Melody & Motion

This engaging event is tailored for children aged 0-6 years and will take place every Wednesday, starting 24th July, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Priced at just $5.00 per child, there is no need to book, families may just drop in ? 

Our Melody & Motion Session includes:

• Fun Activities: A variety of games and activities designed to captivate and entertain young minds.
• Lively Music: Upbeat tunes that will get the kids moving and grooving.
• Soft Play Areas: Safe and comfortable spaces for children to explore and play.

This playtime session encourages creativity, helps develop social skills, and provides an enjoyable environment for children to interact with their peers.