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Just a reminder that school returns on Wednesday 8th April - excited to see you all then 😀
06/04/2026

Just a reminder that school returns on Wednesday 8th April - excited to see you all then 😀

S-Pink students have had an amazing start to the term. I am very proud of how they have all settled back into the school...
02/04/2026

S-Pink students have had an amazing start to the term. I am very proud of how they have all settled back into the school routine. Every day, our morning starts with Breakfast Club, which is a lovely, relaxing way to begin the school day. It has also become a focus for Predictable Chart Writing, with students and staff sharing what they like to eat for breakfast.
This term, S-Pink students are responsible for operating the canteen. This includes delivering order forms, shopping at Mini Woolies for ingredients, preparing and cooking the food, and delivering orders. They have all contributed wonderfully to this program.

In Pink Class, we love to chat!Our intention is to build our communication skills using our devices, our voices and key ...
02/04/2026

In Pink Class, we love to chat!
Our intention is to build our communication skills using our devices, our voices and key word signs to chat at every opportunity.
Our Word of the Week is taught and modelled throughout the day, with a focus on core vocabulary—simple words we use all the time in lots of different situations.
Can you guess our latest word?
Let’s go to the playground… it’s time to go to the library… would you like a go? Ready, set… GO!

Our final menu for term 1 is underway this week. We have seen wonderful growth in these first few weeks of our 2026 Kitc...
30/03/2026

Our final menu for term 1 is underway this week.
We have seen wonderful growth in these first few weeks of our 2026 Kitchen Garden Program running. Many students are showing interest in food preparation, adding to their culinary skills, as well as touching, tasting and tucking in to try something new!

Purple Class has made a positive start to the term, and it has been wonderful to see everyone settling in so well. Stude...
26/03/2026

Purple Class has made a positive start to the term, and it has been wonderful to see everyone settling in so well. Students have been getting used to new routines and the structure of the school day, helping them feel more comfortable and confident in the classroom.

A big focus has been on getting to know one another and building positive relationships. It has been lovely to see students beginning to connect, share, and enjoy being part of the class community.

We’ve been making the most of different spaces around the school. The playground and gym have been favourites for movement and play. We’ve also spent time in the garden, exploring and learning in a hands-on way.

Students have particularly enjoyed art and cooking activities, where they can be creative and try new things.

It’s been a wonderful and happy start, and we’re looking forward to the year ahead.

In Middle and Senior Art, we’ve been exploring the work of Wassily Kandinsky and his vibrant approach to abstract art. W...
23/03/2026

In Middle and Senior Art, we’ve been exploring the work of Wassily Kandinsky and his vibrant approach to abstract art. When looking at his tree artworks, we’ve noticed his use of bright, repeated circles to create playful patterns and a sense of movement.
Inspired by this, students have been creating their own Kandinsky-style trees! Painting the trees, choosing bold colours, and deciding where each dot should go has been exciting, creative, and a lot of fun.
I’m really excited to see how each unique artwork comes together as students put the finishing touches on their pieces in the coming weeks.

23/03/2026

Important update – School arrangements for Thursday, 26 March 2026
Due to planned industrial action by the Australian Education Union, I can now confirm that our school will be closed to students on Thursday, 26 March.
The school will reopen as normal on Friday, 27 March.
Thank you for your understanding.

20/03/2026

Important update – School arrangements for Thursday, 26 March 2026
Due to planned industrial action by the Australian Education Union, it is highly likely our school will be closed to students on Thursday, 26 March.
The school will reopen as normal on Friday, 27 March.
Thank you for your understanding.

Junior School — Zones of Regulation in SoSafeOur junior classes have been exploring the Zones of Regulation and Emotions...
20/03/2026

Junior School — Zones of Regulation in SoSafe
Our junior classes have been exploring the Zones of Regulation and Emotions through SoSafe this term. Students have been learning to recognise their emotions across the Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red Zones, and it has been wonderful to see their growing awareness and communication.
We’ve enjoyed discovering what brings students joy in the Green Zone, what challenges them in the Red Zone, and the wide range of feelings found in the Yellow Zone. Students have been listening to how emotions can sound, observing how they can look in others, and using Key Word Sign and their AAC devices with increasing independence.
A highlight has been observing our younger students confidently use their regulation toolboxes on their own.

In S-Green this year, all of our students have done a fabulous job settling into their new space and getting to know the...
18/03/2026

In S-Green this year, all of our students have done a fabulous job settling into their new space and getting to know their new classmates.
After an initial settling in period, our students have done a great job following school routines. We have had an absolute blast accessing the garden, some students are huge fans of the sensory walk, and exploring all the different colours, textures, sounds and sights in the garden. We have also begun to access the kitchen for the cooking program, staying in that space to have lunch and experience the things we have cooked. A couple of the students have really taken to the kitchen and have been a wonderful help while cooking class lunches.
We have also been accessing the library, and the gym for PE, with students really enjoying themselves in this program. Our students have loved accessing the big gym to independently explore how they can access all the different pieces of equipment up there. We have also been accessing the gym space for or fortnightly assembly; a huge thank you to one of our amazing students, who has been willing to come up to the gym extra early, and set up all the chairs – even late on a Friday afternoon!
We hope all students at SSS are enjoying their new classes and settling into their routines for the school year. From Richard, Nadine, Alycia and Sarah

It has been a great start to the year for students in Green Class. Our focus has been settling into new routines, gettin...
18/03/2026

It has been a great start to the year for students in Green Class. Our focus has been settling into new routines, getting to know each other, and practicing transitions. Being able to transition to new or unfamiliar places is a great skill to learn at school and can help students build confidence in visiting new places in the community. Students in Green Class have visited the garden, the bike track, the library on the Senior Campus, the gym for P.E. and assembly, the laundry, and to the resource room to help with some class jobs. Who knows where we will go next!

Have a look at this fortnight’s Kitchen Garden Program menu. All students will have the opportunity to cook some of the...
16/03/2026

Have a look at this fortnight’s Kitchen Garden Program menu. All students will have the opportunity to cook some of these dishes and to smell, touch, taste and eat if they wish as well. To celebrate Harmony Week, the new menu has dishes from various countries, all using produce from our garden.

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223 Clarence Street
Hobart, TAS
7018

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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