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Newsletter

Term 2 - Week 3 1st May 2013

May
Wed 1st Thurs 2nd Wed 8th Thurs 9th Fri 10th

Calendar Dates From The Assistant Principal


Dear Parents,
Sustainability Subcommittee meeting Gibsons Wine Bar, 7:30pm Grade 4 Excursion - Super Science at Hawthorn Secondary College School Council Meeting 7pm Mothers Day stall L2 Excursion (1/2 A, 1/2D & 1/2M) Melbourne Museum Mothers Day Lunch

This week we began our lunchtime activities program. Staff are offering a range of programs throughout the week for students to participate in. These activities include: Lego / Construction, Chess, Choir, Art, Ukelele, Library, ICT, Netball and Football. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our students to engage and experience a range of activities, build new friendships and pursue their interests during the lunch break. Yesterday we had over 60 students from P-6 involved in our first Lego / Construction session. A great start to our program! Education Week Education Week will be celebrated from 19-25 May 2013 when kindergarten programs and government schools throughout Victoria will open their doors to parents and their broader communities through information nights, open days, student displays, performances and other special events that showcase their programs and achievements Education Week provides us with an opportunity to showcase learning programs and opportunities at our school. Throughout this week we will conduct tours for 2014 prospective prep parents as well as providing open sessions for current parents to observe and participate in the learning happening through the school. Tuesday 21st: Open morning for prospective families Parent information evening on Online Safety and Cyber Bullying. (TO BE CONFIRMED) Thursday 23rd: Open morning for current families. Parents, grandparents and family friends are invited to visit classrooms. Attitudes to School Survey Our Year 5 and Year 6 students will be participating in the DEECD 2013 Attitudes to School Survey in early May. This gives our students the opportunity to express their view about our school, their experiences in the classroom and their experiences with their teachers and other students. The collated information is very useful in assisting us to plan future learning programs and activities for our students. A report summarising our student data will be available to our Leadership Team and School Council later in the year. Uniform Review The review of our Uniform Policy was completed at the end of 2012. This year a sub group of the Education and Policy committee (including parents and teachers) is reviewing the current school uniform. At this stage the group is considering different items that could be incorporated into the current uniform. Final recommendations will be shared with the community later in the year after extensive consultation.

Tues 14th Wed 15th Thurs 16th Fri 17th

NAPLAN testing NAPLAN testing NAPLAN testing L2 Excursion (1/2C, 1/2H & 1/2L) Melbourne Museum L4 - Interschool Sport

Tues 21st

Open Day 9:15am - 10:30am New Families ICAS - Computer Skills

Wed 22nd Thurs 23rd Fri 24th Tues 28th Fri 31st

L4 Maths Olympiad Open Day 9:15am - 10:30am Current Families L4 - Interschool Sport School photos L4 - Interschool Sport Kew District Cross Country

June
Tues 4th Parent Information Night 7pm - 9pm Jenny MacKay : Behaviour Management ICAS - Science Parent Forum: Sustainability at HWPS 9am - 10am Curriculum Day (pupil free day) Queens Birthday (public holiday) L4 - Interschool Sport Kids Disco Fri 21st Last Day Of Term 4 Finish 2:30pm Wed 5th Thurs 6th Fri 7th Mon 10th Fri 14th

Phone: (03) 9818 2233 Fax: (03) 9818 6308

Email: hawthorn.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.hawthornwestps.vic.edu.au

Parent Help Many parents may not be aware that there is a free telephone counselling service for parents and carers of children aged from birth to eighteen (Parentline). The line is staffed by professional counsellors who can help with a variety of issues that impact parenting and family relationships. Counsellors can help with the development of strategies and skills to assist with issues such as child behaviour and development, family breakdown, parent-child relationship issues, bullying, adolescent aggression and violence and parental stress. Parentline staff are not health experts, but can provide parents with contact details of local and other services that can provide further support, including health advice. Parentline is available from 8 am until midnight seven days a week, every day of the year. Calls are confidential and anonymous and staff can also connect callers to the Telephone Interpreter Service and utilise the National Relay Service if required. The telephone number for Parentline is 13 22 89. Calls from landlines are at the cost of a local call. Calls from mobiles vary according to individual plans. Website link: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/news/archive/Pages/parentline.aspx Warm Regards, Glenys

Please remember that students should not be in the playground unsupervised before 8.45am. Teachers are on duty from this time and can be of assistance if any issues arise.

Parent Partnerships Reminder


Please return the Confidentiality Agreement form with your Working with Children Check number to be able to work in the classrooms, attend excursions and camps.

Please check the Lost Property cupboard as we have a large number of items in the lost property store.

Icy Pole Roster


2 May Dont forget to fill in your OSHClub Parent survey about on-site Vacation Care Program at HWPS and return to OSHClub by Friday 3rd May 9 May 16 May Vicki Barnett Di ONeil Vasanthi Savundra Kate Grotegoed Michelle Bruce Lisa Lansfield

A big thanks to everyone who has returned their sponsorship money so far. To give students more time, we are extending the due date to Wednesday 8th of May - winners will now be announced at the assembly on the 13th of May. Thanks for your support.

HWPS Lapathon

The Notice Board needs your help!


We would like to ask someone to volunteer to be in charge of making the noticeboard look great. Every time we have an event, there are fliers and sometimes posters that are put up on the noticeboard. Afterwards, there are often photos. But its been looking a little dull this year. Would you be willing to volunteer to look after it? It would take a little time once a fortnight or so to dress it up a little: maybe some coloured paper, a banner, kids drawings, whatever you like. You can be as creative as you like! If you think you can help out, even occasionally, to make our noticeboard look great, please email Rosemary on rosstang@internode.on.net Thank you, on behalf of the Fundraising Team.

Mothers Day Stall, Thursday 9th of May


$10 per child (includes gift & wrapping) Each year at Hawthorn West Primary School we hold a Mothers Day stall so children can have the experience of choosing a gift for their mother/carer. Children love this event and feel a real sense of pride when they find something for mum. We take great care in making sure siblings do not buy the same gift. Please register at www.trybooking.com/CTLI Thank you, Fundraising team

If you would like to get a group of friends together and book a table of 10 for the Mothers Day lunch, please call Amanda on 0403 020 518 so this can be organised

SUMMER GALA DAY


Thanks to all the students, teachers and helpers who contributed to a successful Summer Gala Day last Friday. Special congratulations to the following teams: Girls & Boys Kanga Cricket, Boys TBall, Volley Stars Yellow and Rounders who were all CHAMPIONS on the day! CONGRATULATIONS to Georgie B (Netball), Stella T (Basketball) and Tom D (Basketball) for progressing to Regional tryouts. Well done! Winter Interschool Sport begins next Friday 10th May. HWPS play Auburn Primary. More details to follow next week. Sam

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Before Care Celebrity Heads Activities After Care Activities

Glitter Playdough

Paper birdcage art Jug Jug Balloon Volleyball Scavenger Hunt

Bingo!

MnM Science Experiment

Popsicle Name Beat the Frame Ball Markers Up Fake Parachute Wounds! Games Sherbert Giants Treasure

AASC AFL Recycled Art Construction

Moving Walls Whirly Birds Magic Tricks

Parent Information
OSHC program phone: 0412 923 385 Coordinator: Claire Piscioneri Assistants: Steve Savage OSHClub Head Office: 03 8564 9000 Email: oshclub.hawthornwest@gmail.com All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

Parlons

Franais

Lets speak French


FRENCH CLASSES FOR CHILDREN SMALL GROUPS PRIVATE TUITION BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED PREPARATION TO VCE
Learn French by speaking with a REAL Parisian!

Simple, easy & fun way to learn

Sylvie (Mob: 0438 181 454)


www.parlonsfrancais.com.au

Childrens Creative Arts and Meditation Free Introductory Class Monday 6th May 4-5pm Bookings essential
This is a very special event celebrating the reopening of Hawthorn Community House. Enjoy and explore visual arts in a variety of mediums including painting, collage, drawing and sculpture. A fun class for children aged 6 -12 years; the techniques will develop skills, enhance creativity and build self -esteem. Each class will begin with a short meditation to encourage relaxation after a busy day at school. I hope your young budding artists can join us for this special class, Best wishes, Jo Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street, Hawthorn For bookings and more information please call or email Jo on 0411 104 600 or jo.parkinson@healingart.com.au www.healingart.com.au

Classes Term 3 Childrens Creative Arts and Meditation 8 weeks


Venue: Hawthorn Community House Dates: Mondays (4 5pm) July 22nd, 29th, August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Sept 2nd, 9th

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