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HWPS Term 2 Week 3 Newsletter
HWPS Term 2 Week 3 Newsletter
May
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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.
NAPLAN testing NAPLAN testing NAPLAN testing L2 Excursion (1/2C, 1/2H & 1/2L) Melbourne Museum L4 - Interschool Sport
Tues 21st
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
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.
Please check the Lost Property cupboard as we have a large number of items in the lost property store.
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
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
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Glitter Playdough
Bingo!
Popsicle Name Beat the Frame Ball Markers Up Fake Parachute Wounds! Games Sherbert Giants Treasure
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
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