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2024 Term Dates
Term 1 | Thursday 8 February - Friday 12 April |
Term 2 | Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July |
Term 3 | Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September |
Term 4 | Monday 14 October - Thursday 19 December |
2024 Upcoming Events & Public Holidays
January | |
Mon 29 - Wed 31 | Book and Uniform Sales (10.00am - 2.00pm) |
February | |
Thur 1 - Fri 2 | Book and Uniform Sales (10.00am - 2.00pm) |
Mon 12 | First school day for Kinder 2024 |
March | |
Wed 6 | NWPSSA Interprimary 3-4 Athletics (Penguin) |
Thurs 7 | NWPSSA Interprimary 5-6 Athletics (Penguin) |
Mon 11 | Eight Hours Day - Public Holiday |
Thurs 14 | NWPSSA Interprimary Twilight Finals (Penguin) |
Thurs 21 - Fri 22 | Year 2 Camp |
Fri 22 | National Ride2School Day (Special Breakfast Club) |
Fri 29 | Good Friday - Public Holiday |
April | |
Mon 1 | Easter Monday - Public Holiday |
Tues 2 | Easter Tuesday - Public Holiday |
Thurs 25 | ANZAC DAY (in School Holidays) - Public Holiday |
May | |
Wed 1, 8 15, 22, 29 | Footsteps Dance |
Fri 19 | Walk Safely to School Day (Special Breakfast Club) |
Tues 28 | NWPSSA Interprimary Cross Country Year 3-6 (Ulverstone) |
Thurs 30 - Fri 31 | Fissure Sealant Program |
June | |
Mon 3 - Thurs 6 | Fissure Sealant Program |
Wed 5, 12, 19 26 | Footsteps Dance |
Fri 7 | Moderation Day - Student Free Day |
Mon 10 | King's Birthday - Public Holiday |
Tues 18 | Athletics Tasmania State Cross Country Carnival (Symmons) (parent registrations only) |
July | |
Wed 3 | Footsteps Dance |
Sun 7 - Sun 14 | NAIDOC WEEK |
August | |
Thurs 1 | 5-6 Performance - Matilda |
Wed 14 | NWPSSA 5-6 Sports Day |
Fri 16 | National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence |
Fri 30 | NWPSSA Devon vs Darwin (Devonport region hosting) |
September | |
Thurs 12 | R U Ok? Day (SRC) |
Fri 27 | Footy Colours Day (SRC) |
October | |
Fri 25 | National Bandanna Day |
Fri 25 | Day for Daniel (SRC) |
November | |
Fri 1 | Professional Learning Day - Student Free Day |
Mon 4 | Recreation Day - Public Holiday |
Mon 11 - Tues 12 | NWPSSA 3-4 Sports (Day tbc) |
Thurs 22 | Primary Schools Triathalon (parent registrations only) |
Fri 29 | Devonport Show Day - Public Holiday |
In-House Transition
Tomorrow students will have time in their 2024 classroom and with their 2024 teacher. Please ensure your child is at school.
Welcome and Farewell
We would like to take this opportunity to thank and farewell the following staff:
- Mrs Kylie Clinton - Prep class at Nixon Street Primary
- Ms Rachel Veal - Social Worker at other local schools
- Mrs Hellen Gower - West Ulverstone CFLC
- Mrs Jan McCrossen - Teacher Assistant St Patricks Latrobe
Mrs Karen Whish-Wilson has been appointed Acting AST at Miandetta Primary School for 2024 (12 month contract).
We would like to welcome the following staff:
- Mr Edward Lindsay (4-5L)
- Mrs Tara Kelly (ESS Prep)
Breakfast Club in 2024
We are asking for volunteers to assist with Breakfast Club on Monday/Tuesday mornings from 8.00-9.00am. If you hold a current WWVP and are available to help out please contact the office on 6427 8932.
School Association
In 2024 we will be seeking additional parent members. If you are interested please leave your name at the office.
Summer Holidays
East Devonport Primary School staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please enjoy your holidays and we will see you in 2024.
Senior Staff
Sharon Woodberry | Principal |
TBA |
AST |
Eve Marcus |
AST |
Allison Gleeson | Instructional Coach |
Teaching Staff
Hannah Smith | Kinder |
Amelia Willis/Nikayla Melville | PrepWM |
Kayla Simpson |
1-2S |
Luke Dolbey |
1-2D |
Julie Morice |
3M |
Lisa Welling | 4W |
Edward Lindsay | 4-5L |
Abbie Scott/Sophie Wotherspoon | 5-6Sc |
Jackie Sherriff | 5-6Sh |
Lisa Piper | Support Teacher |
Teaching Staff - Specialist Area
Tegan Sharman | Physical Education/Year 3-6 Health |
Chris Killick | Prep-2 Science/Digital Tech |
Coral Crossin | 5-6 Science/Digital Tech |
Tessa Lee | Music (K-4/5) |
Merrilyn Mahoney | Art |
Eve Marcus | Launching into Learning |
Support Service Staff
Dana Sallese | School Psychologist (TBC) |
Megan Horner | Speech (TBC) |
Lisa Hutchin | School Nurse (TBC) |
Kerrie Lee | Social Worker (TBC) |
Administration/Non-Teaching Staff
Gail McLaren | School Business Manager |
Jessica Campbell | Administration Clerk |
Melissa Connors | Teacher Assistant/Admin Clerk |
Wendy Steven | Library Technician |
Tara Kelly | Education Support Specialist/Teacher Assistant |
Karen Graham | Teacher Assistant |
Jean Horsman | Teacher Assistant |
Helen Cole | Teacher Assistant |
Linda Horton | Teacher Assistant |
Natasha Murfet | Teacher Assistant |
Sumara Thow | Teacher Assistant |
Sharon Van De Elzen | Teacher Assistant |
Lori Van Der Hulst | Teacher Assistant |
Ebony Raimondo | Network Manager |
Mayo Soetan | School Chaplain |
Katrina Harrison | Canteen Manager |
Glenn Cooper | Education Facility Attendant |
Steven Garner | Education Facility Attendant |
Kay Fitzgerald | Education Facility Attendant |
Ann Jenkins | Education Facility Attendant |
We would like to thank the following for the continued sponsorship with our End of Year Awards.
- Devonport City Council - Mayor Alison Jarman
- The Hon. Michael Gaffney MLC
- Gavin Pearce MP - Federal Member Braddon - Liberal Party
- Devonport RSL
- Rotary Club of Devonport South East Inc.
- Anita Dow - Labor Member for Braddon
- The Minister of Education - Roger Jaensch MP
- Shane Broad MP - Labor Member for Braddon
- Kinetic
- Reece High School
- Braddon Liberal Team - Felix Ellis/Roger Jaensch/Jeremy Rockliff
- Devonport Chaplaincy
- Soroptomist Club of Devonport
- East Devonport Primary School Association
Mayor's Award for Leadership | Shelby Weeks |
Award for Citizenship | Henry McPherson |
Award for Academic Achievement | Edward McPherson |
The Sportsperson of the Year Award | Jonah Buckley |
General Merit Awards | Laylah Thomas, Hayley Butler, Mallakye Reece, Darcy Leary-Burke, Destiny Talbot |
Award for Artistic Accomplishment | Ebony Machen |
The Minister for Education Respectful Student Award | Jonah Buckley |
Principal's Award | Simone Stubbs |
Indigenous Student Award | Arabella Sharman |
The Adult Assistance Award | Ann Lucas |
Participation in School Life Awards | Zaidn Hardie, Mianda Castles, Ronan Bennet |
Resilience Award | Shyla Denby |
All Round Participation in school life | Laylah Thomas |
Amber Cooper Memorial Sports Leader of the Year Award | Jonah Buckley |
Bright Eyes Scholarship | Maycee Canning |
East Devonport Primary Christmas Raffle
On Monday 11 December during assembly the prize winners for the raffle were drawn. Congratulations to all our winners! We would like to extend a thank you to all businesses and individuals who donated to our raffle.
- Brush Cutter (donated by Tas Mac) - Kate Oliver
- Photo Voucher (SB Photography) - Debbie Oliver
- $100 Gift Voucher - Merv & Louise
- $100 Cut Above Meats voucher - Glen Hardwick
- $100 Cut Above Meats voucher - D Cullis
- Flat Press Sandwich Maker (Move Well, Eat Well) - Bridget Anthony
- Anvers Chocolate Pack - Mary Lou
- Devonport Tenpin Bowl family voucher - D Cullis
- Mersey Pharmacy Gift Pack - Rick Steven
- $50 Peter & Una voucher - D Cullis
- Large Jewellery Box (East Devonport Newsagents) - Harper Reid
- Tupperware Pack 1 (Rebecca Bell) - Alex Rowlings
- Tupperware Pack 2 (Rebecca Bell) - Heath
- Tupperware Pack 3 (Rebecca Bell - Ruby Gleeson
- Fresh Feet/book/pillow support (East Devonport Post Office) - Papa G
- Sports Donation - basket/vest/whistle (JH Stadium Cricket) - John
- AFL merchandise (JH Stadium Cricket) - D Cullis
- Twister Splash Game - Jordy Steven
- Candlelight Lantern/Car wash voucher (East Devonport Newsagents/Palmers Car Wash) - Prue Marshall
- Candlelight Lantern/Car wash voucher (East Devonport Newsagents/Palmers Car Wash) - Oscar Steven
- Happy Glass/Car was voucher (East Devonport Newsagents/Palmers Car Wash) - Shar
- Small plate/photo frame/metal jewellery box/car wash voucher (East Devonport Newsagents/Palmers Car Wash) - Kathie Burden
- Car wash voucher (Palmers) - Graham
- Car wash voucher (Palmers) - J March
- Car wash voucher (Palmers) - Katrina Harrison
- Car wash voucher (Palmers) - Jackie Williams