14 August 2019

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Important Dates

Principal’s Report

It has been another big couple of weeks with alot happening at Hampton Park. Last Tuesday we were very lucky to have Lewis Jetta and Mark Hutchings from the West Coast Eagles come and present the Eagles Cup to our winning team and speak to some of our students. The students were very fortunate as the two Eagle players ran a clinic following on from the presentation. Massimo was the luckiest kid at Hampton as Lewis Jetta gave him the Eagle's Team Hoody he was wearing!!

Congratulations to our Year 6 Student Councillors who were announced at the assembly in week 2.

Nikolai and Jade will be supported by the following Student Councillors:

These 8 students have demonstrated the school values on a consistent basis and are wonderful role models for other students.

Congratulations to all participants at the Interschool Cross Country. The students showed tremendous resilience and perseverance in completing a very challenging course while competing against capable athletes from other schools.

Positive Work

It has been very pleasing to see the number of children visiting the office with outstanding work. This has been wonderful to see. There are a large number of Principal award recipients and this is a reflection of how well our students are working in class.

Assemblies

Our second assembly is being held today and will be presented by Cluster 4. All families and friends are welcome to attend. The assembly will commence at 8:45am.

A big thank you to Mr Rakimov and his Lab assistants who put on a show for us all to see in the last assembly. Science is an important part of the student’s education and to make it fun like Mr Rakimov does is an absolute bonus. Well done!

Oval

Mr Warren Barnard, School Groundsman, has been busy preparing the school oval in preparation for the Faction carnival this term in week 7. In respects of this could you please make sure that no dogs are bought on to the oval as it will make a busy time for Warren even busier.

Ben Ker
Principal

Book Week Parade

The Book Week Parade will be Thursday 29th August at 9:00am. Students are encouraged to wear a costume of their favourite book character on the day. This will be part of a week of fun-filled activities around the Book Week theme of Reading is My Secret Power.

Public Speaking Competition Assembly

Each year we have a Public Speaking Competition. Every student from Year 1-6 presents a speech that they prepare in class time to their class. The chosen students from each class then compete with students at their year level. Two students from each year level then present their speeches at an assembly to decide the Year Level Public Speaking Champions. This year the Public Speaking Assembly will be held on Wednesday 21st August. There will also be musical entertainment provided by the students. Please come along to hear some fabulous speeches.

Sport

INTER SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

The Whole Team - 3rd Place

Individual Medallists

GOLD – Zoe S
SILVER – Jayden B
BRONZE – Madison S
FOURTH – Ruby C, Harry B

Eagle's Cup Presentation

Training with Lewis Jetta

Playing Simon Says Lewis Jetta Style - with Slow Push Up Penalties.

Author Visit – Dr Cameron Stelzer, The Story Doctor

On Friday 20th September, we have a special visit from Author and Illustrator Dr Cameron Stelzer. Dr Cameron is visiting Hampton Park Primary School to run workshops with our Year 3 to 6 students. Cameron will be engaging students in a writing workshop exploring exciting and descriptive language. The students are reading his fabulous books in their classes. We are looking forward to a great day! A note for the students involved with the cost and details will be sent out prior to the big day.

In conjunction with the Author Visit, Hampton Park PS families have a special opportunity to purchase signed and personalised copies of Cameron’s books at special prices. Individual books are $15 each and there are also exclusive book sets available. Students will receive an order form on the day of the workshops. Forms and payment can be returned to the office Monday 23rd September.

Science Assembly

In week 2 Mr Rakimov and some keen Science students inspired and entertained the school with a Science assembly. The assembly started with some gross and weird science facts. Did you know that carpet can have 4000 times more germs than the inside of a toilet?

After the impressive facts we watched a motivating short film about what Hampton Park kids love about Science and why Science is so important. The assembly finished with an exciting Science demonstration by Mr Rakimov. He made explosions, created oozy elephant’s toothpaste and played with an air horn, silly string and party poppers.

We think it was a sensational and educational experience that everyone really enjoyed. We can’t wait until the next Science assembly!

Rm 4 Students

Year 6 Fundraising – Cup Cake Stall

The next Year 6 Fundraiser is this Friday 16th August. We will be selling cupcakes in the under covered area at Recess. There will be cakes available for purchase ranging in price from 50c to $2.

P&C NEWS

Hello Families and Friends! It’s all hands on deck as we get stuck into a very busy month, we have alot happening this term so please stay tuned to our Social Media for updates and like and follow us on:

Facebook – @hppspandcmorley
Facebook group – Hampton Park Primary Community Chat, Morley WA
Instagram - @hamptonparkpandc_morley

NEXT P&C MEETING - TBA

“HUNGRY HAMPTONS” CANTEEN

Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Delicious Recess Winter Warmers still available in Term 3 for $1.00

• Warm Milo (marshmallows on request)
• Pikelets (2 per serve, with or without butter)
• Hash Brown
• Cheesie

***Please see our attached advertisement for our Sports Carnival Day Special! Order forms will be sent home very soon***

Have a spare hour or two in the morning? Want to get to know other parents at school? Can you grill a mean toastie? Volunteers are always welcome to come in and assist with lunch prep, unlimited tea/coffee and laughs guaranteed! Contact Canteen Manageress – Sam Barrett - via email canteen@hppspandc.org.au, via our social media or call in and say Hi!

Orders can be placed online via Flexischools (app or website) and at the window by 9:30am

FUNDRAISING

Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough

Orders are now CLOSED, delivery is expected approx. 28th August. If you have set up an online profile for ordering, please go ahead and order your prizes, you have until Monday 19 August to do so. Thank you for supporting this delicious fundraiser!

5c Drive

Our Annual 5c drive is back for Term 3! Each class has a bottle to deposit their 5c pieces. The class with the most 5c pieces by the end of term wins a VIP LUNCH! Proceeds from this will go towards our school Christmas Disco.

Fathers Day Stall

Will be held on 27th and 28th August, information has gone home with students this week. Prices range from $1-$10 We also have a new and exciting item idea for our Father’s Day Stall this year, We are looking for help with the following:

• Donations of Lollies – Party Mix, M&M’s, Jubes, mints etc…
• Donations of New or clean used jars with lids (Moccona coffee jars are ideal)
• Volunteers to assist in putting together these gifts (You don’t have to be crafty!)

If you are able to assist in anyway please email fundraising@hppspandc.org.au or send us a message via our social media.

Faction Sports Carnival 2019

We have so much planned for our Faction Sports Carnival fundraiser this year. More information will be coming home with students in the coming weeks. We will be holding our usual stall with treats and drinks, as well as a fabulous prize raffle! If you can offer any assistance with volunteering on the day or donating goods, please let us know, your time and efforts are kindly appreciated.

School Ponytails

We are pleased to announce our affiliation with School Ponytails! Please see our attached advertisement for more information about these gorgeous school accessories. Orders placed by 25th August will be received in time for the Faction Sports Carnival.

2019/2020 Entertainment Books are still available!

Book and Digital memberships are $70 for the year. Please check out the link on our Facebook page or go to the link below to sign up or renew, books are also available at the Office.

School Fete

Please see our attached advertisement for more information about this exciting event for our school and community.

UNIFORM SHOP

Winter options available to order now.

• Double knee, cuffed leg trackpants - $20 a pair - sizes 4-16
• Fleece Zip Jackets - $30 – Sizes 4-16
• Wet Weather Jackets (fleece lining and in-built hood) - $38 – Sizes 2-14

**Please Note** Wet Weather Jacket sizes run quite large and you may need to order 1 or 2 sizes down for your child.

Uniform orders can be place online via Flexischools (app or website) or by completing forms available from the canteen, EFTPOS is available at the canteen. It is very important to provide us with your MOBILE CONTACT NUMBER, as when your order is available you will receive an SMS to collect and sign for your order at the Office.

Hats are available to purchase from the canteen on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Please contact Gus Jeanne for enquiries on 0415 426 023

SCHOOL BANKING

Every Wednesday in the Library from 8:15am. Banking books can also be placed in the P&C Drop Box in the office. Banking is with the Commonwealth Bank. Please see Connie and Gus in the Library on Wednesday mornings for more info.

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