We have now been provided with data that enables us to compare our NAPLAN results against the Tasmanian and Australian results.

Newsletter Vol 22 shared our outstanding data in comparison to Similar Schools.  I am now able to share that our Year 3 and Year 5 students are equal to or have outperformed the Tasmanian results in many areas. Our Year 5 students have outperformed Australian mean score data in Spelling! 

NAPLAN 2025 - Final Results

A consistent plan for improvement, explicit teaching, high expectations for learning and your support from home, have significantly contributed to the learning outcomes for the students at Mowbray Heights Primary School. 

Together we can justifiably celebrate!

Sharon

This year’s highly anticipated Staff vs Students match saw the rivals go head to head in an exciting basketball shootout! 

In a nail-biting finish, the Staff claimed victory for the fourth year in a row, edging out the students with a final score of 22–18. The winning baskets came in the last minute of the competition, sending the crowd into cheers!

This friendly rivalry brought plenty of energy and laughter, with strong support from the sidelines. A huge thank you to the SRC for organising such a fantastic event, and to all the staff and students who participated and made it such a memorable afternoon.

SRC Executive

Congratulations to the following students who represented Mowbray Heights with a high level of skill at the recent Launceston Sports Exchange:

These students have been selected for the team to represent Launceston, at the North v North West Sports Exchange held in Launceston on Friday 19 September 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. A letter including details, permission slip and transport information has been given to these students to take home and return to the school office by tomorrow, Thursday 14 August.

Avah, Bailey and Payton have been selected in the Girls AFL Squad who have training sessions at East Launceston Primary School on 14 and 21 August at 3:30 pm. If selected, they will represent Launceston at both the Girls AFL Gala Day on Friday 29 August at Prospect Park 9:45 am – 2:45 pm, and the North v North West Sports Exchange to be held in Launceston on Friday 19 September 10:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Well done everyone!

Josh Leighton - HPE Teacher

The wellbeing of all students at MHPS is important to us.  When students feel safe, supported and connected, they are more likely to engage positively in their learning. 

Students in Year 4 - 12 will be taking part in the DECYP Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey. The survey will help DECYP and individual schools to gain a clearer understanding of our students' current wellbeing, as well as identify opportunities to enhance the support we provide. 

The survey gives students in Years 4 to 12 an opportunity to share their thoughts on their wellbeing and engagement with school.  The more students who participate, the clearer our understanding will be of how they're feeling and what support they may need. 

Students will be asked about a range of topics under the six Wellbeing domains: Healthy, Valued, Loved and Safe, Material Basics, Learning, Participating, and Positive Sense of Identity and Culture.

The details for the survey are:

When: The week beginning 25 August, 2025

Who: Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students

What do I need to do?: You and your child don’t need to do anything. The survey will be done in class time and will not require your child to prepare in any way.  All responses are confidential and individual students cannot be identified in the results. Participation is voluntary.

A letter with more information was sent home last week with all Year 4, 5 and 6 students, including Answers for Parents, and a form to sign and return to the school if you do not want your child to participate in the survey.   

Thank you for supporting us to ensure that all our learners are known, safe, well and learning.

This year’s Book Week theme is “Book an Adventure”. Our school Dress – Up Day will be on Wednesday, 20 August. Think about your favourite books and characters and start planning your costume!

Sharon Rafferty (Library Teacher) & Angela Rose-Eadie (Library Technician)

P&C Committee

Why is sleep so important? Sleep is vital for wellbeing. Sleep supports the healthy development of the body and mind. Evidence shows that children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have more trouble learning. In Australia, the number of children and adolescents who are sleep-deprived is rapidly growing due to our lifestyle behaviours.

Good sleep habits are often referred to as good sleep hygiene. Here are 10 tips for a better night’s sleep:

• Set up a bedtime routine A regular bedtime routine starting around the same time each night encourages good sleep patterns.
• Relax before bedtime Encourage your child to relax before bedtime. Older children might like to wind down by reading a book, listening to gentle music or practising breathing for relaxation.
• Keep regular sleep and wake times Keep your child’s bedtimes and wake-up times within 1-2 hours of each other each day.
• Keep older children’s naps early and short Most children stop napping between 3-5 years of age. Longer and later naps can make it harder for children to get to sleep at night.
• Make sure your child feels safe at night If your child feels scared about going to bed or being in the dark, you can praise and reward your child whenever they’re brave. Avoiding scary TV shows, movies and computer games can help too.
• Check noise and light in your child’s bedroom Check whether your child’s bedroom is too light or noisy for sleep. Blue light from televisions, computer screens, phones and tablets suppress melatonin levels and delay sleepiness.
• Avoid the clock If your child is checking the time often, encourage your child to move the clock or watch to a spot where they can’t see it from bed.
• Eat the right amount at the right time Feeling hungry or too full before bed can make your child more alert or uncomfortable. In the morning, a healthy breakfast helps to kick-start your child’s body clock at the right time.
• Get plenty of natural light in the day Encourage your child to get as much natural light as possible during the day, especially in the morning.
• Avoid caffeine Caffeine is in energy drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate and cola. Encourage your child to avoid these things in the late afternoon and evening.

How much sleep do children and adolescents need? As with adults, every child is different in terms of how much sleep they need. The amount of sleep your child needs also changes as they age.

• Children aged 6-13 years should ideally be sleeping for 9-11 hours, although anywhere from 7-12 hours may be appropriate for some children.
• Teenagers aged 14-17 years should ideally be sleeping for 8-10 hours, although anywhere from 7-11 hours may be appropriate for some teenagers.

If you would like any more information please feel free to get in touch with Nurse Pia.

The following sizes are available in the 2025 Year 6 Short Sleeve Leavers Polos. The tops are $40.00 and can be purchased at the school office. These are the last sizes available and no further orders will be placed.

Our Year 6 students have the option of wearing a Leavers Polo Top.  This is a long standing and special tradition at MHPS. 

Leavers Polo Tops are available in short sleeves ($40) or long sleeves ($45). An Order Form will be sent home with our Year 5 students on Monday 4 August. The Order Form with payment is due at the school office by Monday 1 September.

Jenny Boad - Uniform Co-ordinator

We are now accepting Kindergarten enrolments for next year.  To be eligible for Kindergarten in 2026, children need to be 4 on or before the 1st January 2026.  When enrolling in a Tasmanian Government school for the first time, evidence must be provided in relation to student identity, the parent/guardian identity, student residential address and student immunisation. 

Evidence is required in relation to student identity which may include one of the following:

• Australian Birth Certificate
• Current Australian or foreign passport and visa

Evidence is required in relation to parent or legal guardian identity which may include one of the following:

• Birth Certificate
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Current Australian passport or foreign passport and visa 

Evidence is required in relation to residential address which may include one of the following:

• Utility bill (phone, electricity, gas)
• Lease or rental agreement

Evidence is required in relation to immunisation which may include one of the following:

• The child's Health Record Book (Blue Book)
• A printout from the Medicare - Australian Immunisation Register

Kindergarten at Mowbray Heights Primary School is a three full day program. Please phone the office or drop in to register your child’s name and begin the enrolment process. 

If you have completed an enrolment form for Launching into Learning your intention to enrol your child, if in our intake area, is already known and underway.

Please note: We are not able to accept Expressions of Interest for an Out of Area Enrolment as we are at capacity.

Sharon