Dear Families,

This week, students began their annual PAT assessments in Reading and Mathematics. These assessments, conducted at the start of Term 4, provide valuable insights into student learning progress and help inform teaching strategies. I encourage all students to attend school each day to ensure they can participate within the assessment window. 

Looking ahead to 2026, our school will operate with 16 classes, down from the current 18, due to a decrease in enrolment numbers. Class planning is already underway, and students from Kindergarten to Year 5 will have the opportunity to meet their 2026 teacher on Thursday 11 December. 

Our Pre-Kinder students will attend their transition session on Friday 12 December, from 9:00am to 10:00am. Further details will be shared with Pre-Kinder families closer to the date. 

Uniform has been a focus at South Hobart PS over the past few years, and it’s wonderful to see a growing number of students proudly wearing the correct school uniform. Our current focus is on socks! According to the SHPS Uniform Policy, socks should be black, navy, or white—with no specific length required. We kindly ask families to support this by saving brightly coloured socks for free dress days or fundraising events. If you need assistance with school uniform items, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the office. 

Finally, a reminder that tomorrow is Hobart Show Day and a public holiday. Friday is a Student-Free Day for staff professional learning. We look forward to welcoming all students back on Monday 27 October. 

Regards

Anne Reeves

Principal