7 November 2018

Newsletter Articles

Important Dates

Principal’s Report

Last week our Year 6 children enjoyed three wonderful fun filled days at their camp. I would like to acknowledge the hard work that was undertaken by staff in the lead up to the camp, and for those who attended with the children. In particular I would like to acknowledge the work Mr Ker has done all year to ensure the camp was a success. It is wonderful to work with so many dedicated people who have been willing to give up their personal time to support the children.

Farewell to Mrs Farthing:

This week the staff and students will say farewell to Mrs Farthing as she departs the school to begin her new role in parenthood. We wish Kirsty all the very best for her and her family’s future. We certainly acknowledge all the extra work Kirsty has undertaken in her three years here and we hope our paths cross again one day in the future.

School Survey:

Thank you to more than 100 families who have completed the School Survey. We have had a great response but ask that you go back and double check that you have clicked submit as we have over half the surveys still pending. The Survey closes this Friday so there is still time to complete it if you haven’t done so already. We have tested the process and it is possible for families to complete the survey for more than one child, using the same device as was used to complete the survey for the first child. Thank you also to the staff and students who have taken the time to complete their surveys. Your responses are very important to the school as we go forward with future planning.

Science Room:

Last year the Education Department offered schools the opportunity to apply to have a room converted into a Science room. Hampton Park Primary was successful with our application, thanks to Mrs Salleo for her work on the application. The work on converting the art room into a Science room will commence on Monday 12th November and continue through until January. Once completed it will be a dual purpose room that teachers and students can use for Science and Art. We are very excited about what will be an amazing transformation.

Cluster 2 Assembly:

On Wednesday the 31st October Cluster 2 hosted a fantastic assembly. All the children had written informational reports about sharks during their classroom work and two children read them to the assembly. We learnt all about a range of different sharks and the different features they have. After that they sang a song called “Baby Shark”. Thank you cluster 2 for a very enjoyable and interesting assembly.

2018 Student Requirement Lists

Student requirement lists have been sent home.

Please read the information thoroughly and decide which ordering method you are going to undertake, taking care to note the deadlines so you do not attract further costs. The cut-off date is the 23rd November to attract the discounted home delivery fee. Late orders attract a delivery fee of up to $8. Home delivery orders will be dispatched the week ending 7th December 2018.

We are requesting you also pay the school contributions at this time – these are listed at the end of your child’s requirements list.

If you have any questions, please refer to Campion’s website or phone 6240 2778.

After School Rugby 7’s

For the next 4 consecutive Mondays.

The sessions are run by the Western Force and will run from 3.15pm – 4.15pm.

All students who have returned the permission slips can join in the fun, there are still places available for boys and girls from Year 3 upwards.

Please see Mr Lee ASAP if you would like to join in.

Swimming Carnival

Friday November 30th

All children completing swimming lessons this year, from Year 3 - 6 are able to participate in events of their choice. (Year 3’s need to be in at least Level 4).

There will be "serious swimming events" and Tabloid events for the participants to choose from.

Costs are expected to be in the $5-$10 range. More details to follow shortly.

Enrolments for High School

A reminder to all Year 6 parents that you are required to apply to enrol your child in a public secondary school for 2018. To apply, please contact your local school.

NOT RETURNING TO HAMPTON PARK NEXT YEAR

This is the ideal time to notify us if you are moving home/school etc.

If your child/children are not returning to Hampton Park Primary School next year, can you please email us on hamptonpark.ps@education.wa.edu.au, use the app to notify us or return the slip below.

My child/children will not be returning to Hampton Park Primary School next year.

Helping Hands

THANKYOU to everyone who had donated items to out Animal Protection Society collection, we took these items down on the 27th of October and the volunteers were very appreciative. This is an ongoing collection so you have any cat items we still have a collection box in room 5, items include cat food and cat litter and any stationary items.

With this project now quieting down the children are keen to pick up our next community project. They have decided to focus their efforts on making care packages that will be distributed to refuge and rehabilitation centres through the salvation army. We have had some donations from other services so far including mini toothpaste and travel shampoo. We will be sending the children shopping over the coming weeks to purchase some other items with the remainder of our fund raised money but we still need some help.

We have a collection box in our room and are looking for items we can put into care packages! these items are

• toothbrushes (individually wrapped)
• travel size items eg body wash, conditioner, deodorant, sun cream and moisturiser
• bars of soap
• small bottles of water
• feminine products
• individually packaged goods in snack size
• canned items
• and long life items like spaghetti, pasta sauce, rice, easy make meals

Any support you can provide is much appreciated and all goes to help others who are less fortunate.

Our bookings are filling up fast and morning sessions are getting busy so if you need care please let us know before 6pm the night before to avoid disappointment of no spaces being available. You can enroll online at the link below and click enrol, you are welcome and encouraged to enrol even if you do not need the service straight away as the enrolment process has a few steps to it before confirmation is received, this also means that should you be running late and permitted we have the space we are able to collect your child/children with short notice to avoid them waiting around with the school.

Don't forget we do provide breakfast in the morning and afternoon tea/late snack in the afternoons, we also encourage children to do their homework each afternoon at parent’s request and are able to provide extra support. If you have any questions please feel free to call or message us on 0428614999 or email us on hamptonpark@helpinghandsnetwork.com.au

Thanks
Sam and Courtney

Free Seminars Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

FREE SEMINARS

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

Most parents have times when they find their children’s behaviour challenging.

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is one of the world’s most effective parenting programs.

Developed by clinical psychologist Professor Matt Sanders and his colleagues at the University of Queensland, Triple P has been tested with thousands of families through ongoing research over more than 30 years.

Triple P is designed to give parents the skills they need to raise confident, healthy children and to build stronger family relationships. Research has shown it works across cultures, socio-economic groups and in many different family structures.

Triple P doesn’t tell people how to parent. Rather, it offers simple and practical strategies that parents can adapt to suit their own values, beliefs and needs. The benefits can be dramatic and long-lasting.

All parents are invited to attend free a Triple P seminar in Term 4 at West Morley PS. Facilitated by school nurses, the seminar will include a presentation and time for discussion and questions.

When: Friday 9th November 2018
Time: 9.15am – 11.15am
Venue: West Morley Primary School – Library
Cost: Free – however bookings are essential

For more information and to register online please visit the link below (Click ‘Find a Session’)

Come for a Fun Night Out!

Family Science Show - Air: Invisible yet so Effective

Tuesday November 13, 2018
7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Riverton Primary School, 255 Corinthian Rd East, Riverton

For Keen Science Students (Primary and Secondary) and Parents/Guardians

Increase your Interest and Enjoyment in Learning

• Study air as an occupier of space, objects falling in air compared with in a vacuum, the particle model of matter, pressure, expansion and contraction, and phase changes while also addressing common misconceptions.

Highly Visual and Entertaining

• See the refusing funnel, objects released in a vacuum, a suspended student (and a parent!), expanding and shrinking balloons, a frozen squash ball break, a tin explode, and more, plus make a cloud.

Examine Interesting Phenomena Using Equipment That is Not Readily Available

• Use novel equipment that includes vacuum pump, other vacuum apparatus, and liquid nitrogen.

Cost: $12 per person

Presenter: Dr Peter H. Eastwell
Director, Science Time Education

To Book

To book, please email the name(s) of those in your group wishing to attend, as well as the name of your school, to riverton@sciencetime.com.au by November 11. You will receive confirmation of your booking by return email. Payment will be by cash ($12 per person) at the door on the night, please. Booking is important to ensure that the show is not overbooked or that you are alerted in the event that bookings are insufficient to support the show.