East Derwent Primary School JRLF

14/06/2026

Hi everyone,
On Friday we reached a very exciting milestone for the $12 million redevelopment of East Derwent Primary School, with the release of the draft concept plan for the proposed major works to our school, which includes some artist’s impressions of how our new facilities might look.
The draft concept plan has been heavily shaped by the feedback we received through the consultation with our students, staff and local community undertaken last year on what the priorities for these works should be.
At this stage, it is expected that construction works will kick off in 2027 and be completed in late 2028.
I know that like me, you are excited about the opportunities the new spaces will offer our students and staff – not only for many of our current cohort, but also the next generation of learners who will commence their education journeys with us in the future.
You can view the draft concept plan and artist’s impressions and provide any feedback via the Department for Education, Children and Young People website at https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/project/jrlf-east-derwent-primary-school/ until 10 July 2026.
Ted Barrance, Principal

14/06/2026

On Wednesday, a selected team represented East Derwent Primary at the SPSSA Inter Primary Cross Country Carnival at Bayview Secondary College. The students should be commended in the way they represented the school. Students were cheering on each other and other students, interacting positively with others and demonstrating resilience by finishing their races.

East Derwent came 13th out of 21 schools which was a pleasing effort.

A big thankyou to Miss Sorensen, Corey, and Grace who came along to assist our students.

Mr Shaft

14/06/2026

In term 2 we have explored our food identities as well as foods that connect to memories for us.

We have discovered how we can make some homemade versions of our favourite foods- potato chips with mayo and tomato sauce. Using fresh potatoes and tomatoes from the garden, we learnt that our homemade versions are a lot healthier and very delicious!

With winter arriving, we have followed the seasons and planted different crops, replacing tomatoes and zucchinis.
The grade 3/4s have also put in a monster effort to bake 100s of muffins for the 5/6 camp!

Its been a busy cold season!

12/06/2026

🚀🪐 1/2 Tame/Hibberd have launched into our Space Inquiry this term!

Students have begun exploring what they already know about space and have shared lots of exciting questions about planets, stars, astronauts, and our solar system. We have already discovered some interesting facts about space and are excited to continue our learning journey. Through investigations, hands-on activities, creative projects, and plenty of curious questioning, we will be developing our understanding of the universe beyond Earth.

We look forward to sharing our discoveries and learning throughout the term. 🌎✨

🚀 Check out the comments for some videos of this amazing work! 🚀

10/06/2026

Uniting July Aboriginal School Holidays Program. Please contact Michael on the number on the flyer for any questions.

10/06/2026

Our annual Swimming and Water Safety Program starts on Monday for 2 weeks at Oceana! It is every school day from Monday 15 June to Friday 26 June. All students in Grades 3, 4 and 5 will participate. Selected grade 6 students have also been invited to join (if this concerns your Grade 6 child, you will receive a notice today). If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact your child's teacher or call the Office on 6263 7688. If you have received a Consent Form for Multiple Aquatic Activities attached to the Parent Information Notice (being sent home today), please complete and return to the Office as a matter of urgency.
Please note we have had to make a couple of changes to the timetable. This is the correct one published here. We apologise for any inconvenience.

08/06/2026

Excursions this week Tuesday 9 June - Friday 12 June 2026

05/06/2026

Attention Grade 1/2 families in:
1/2 Woods/Marshall
1/2 Fordham
1/2 Tame/Hibberd

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Our LiL and Pre Kinder students have been learning all about the colours they discovered in the book ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?’🐻
They enjoyed scooping rice to make shaker bottles to find and name the coloured animals and painting the animals from the story 🎨
If you’d like to give your little one a great start to their school journey and join our sessions, please contact our school office!