12 February 2020

Newsletter Articles

Important Dates

Principal’s Report

Welcome to the school year for 2020. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces mixed in with many new faces last week. We have 50 new Kindergarten children this year, who began their year very well. Unfortunately, some of our past students have moved locations and therefore moved schools, so our student numbers are now a little lower than we had anticipated.

New Staff

This year we welcome Ms Amanda Webb to Hampton Park, Amanda has been merit selected to the position of Deputy Principal. Amanda will be working Monday to Wednesday, please don’t hesitated to contact her if you have any queries regarding your child’s health care plan or disability resourcing. General concerns regarding your child in their classroom should be addressed with your child’s teacher before progressing through to a Deputy Principal.

We are also welcoming Mrs Tanya Druzianich to Hampton Park and Mr Luke Evangelista. Tanya is teaching the year 4/5 in room 6 and Luke has the year 5/6 in room 8.

New Chaplain

We will be welcoming a new Chaplain to the school shortly. Mr Jaxon Johnston will be commencing with us, working on a Monday and Tuesday from Room 2. More details about the Chaplain’s role will be provided in the next newsletter.

School Board

Last week I sent home a nomination form for any parent that is interested in joining or returning as a member of the School Board. If you are interested in being part of the governance of the school, please complete the form and return to Janice Clamp, our Manager of Corporate Services. For further information regarding the activities of the School Board please see a copy of the Governance Tree attached or visit the school’s website below following the links to read the Terms of Reference for the School Board.

Student Road Crossing

We have been advised by the Traffic Warden State Management Unit of the WA Police Force that a Warden won’t be managing the safe crossing of children at the new crossing on Beechboro Road near Hamersley Ave. However, if you have children crossing Beechboro Road I urge you to use the new crossing. As soon as a Warden is available they will be placed there. Please see the attached document regarding the safe way for children to cross with a warden and where vehicles need to stop.

Lost Property

We have a large amount of lost property that was mainly collected at the end of the last day of school in 2019 following the water slides day. There are a number of beach towels, bathers and other swimming items that have been left behind. Please come and check out the clothing on the hooks outside the staffroom if your child is missing any items.

Staff List 2020

Administration

Teaching Staff

Open Night

On Wednesday 19th February the classrooms will be open between 5:30pm and 6:30pm. This is for parents to have a quick opportunity to meet the classroom teacher. The classroom teachers will be sending home their classroom policy at the end of this week. If you have any queries regarding this, Wednesday is the perfect time to discuss it.

Yvonne Arnott
Principal

Has your contact information changed?

Please notify the office if any of your contact details have changed. It is important that we have the correct contact information for Parents/Carer’s and Students for general correspondence and in the case of an emergency.

P&C News

Hello Families and Friends!

Welcome to 2020! The P&C is looking forward to another fantastic year at HPPS. A warm welcome to all the new students and their families joining the HPPS community this year.

The P&C will begin the year with our Annual General Meeting on MONDAY 17TH FEBRUARY at 6pm in the Staff room, a General Meeting will follow. The purpose of the Annual General Meeting is to elect the P&C Executive committee for 2020. All positions are up for nomination and are held for the year, please email info@hppspandc.org.au if you would like more information and to nominate for positions.

For all P&C information and events stay tuned to our Social Media for updates, like and follow us on:

‘Hungry Hamptons’ Canteen

We are back with a delicious and nutritious menu in 2020! New Menus will be sent home with students very soon.

Our canteen is always in need of a helping hand or two, if you have an hour or two available to help in our canteen please come and see us, contact us via social media or email canteen@hppspandc.org.au . Canteen duty is a great way to get to know other families at the school and kids love seeing you at school. Unlimited Tea/Coffee and laughs guaranteed!

We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Online ordering available via Flexischools or order at the windows.

Fundraising and Events

Planning is underway! We welcome your help and ideas at any time so please do not hesitate to make contact via social meeting or email fundraising@hppspandc.org.au

School Banking

School Banking is back for 2020! Connie will be in the library on Wednesday mornings from 8:15am. If you are unable to make this time, deposit books can also be left in the P&C drop box in the office.

For more information, please contact us info@hppspandc.org.au or see Connie on Wednesday mornings.

Community Notices

Helping Hands

Hello wonderful families.

We are very excited to be back in our service after a full on school holidays. We had some great incursions and excursions including Birds of Prey, bowling, Scitech, bouncy castle and bubble soccer. We have already started on our second fairy garden project and are looking forward to finishing it this week. It will be on display in our room.

We would also like to welcome our new Educator, Krupa, to Helping Hands. Krupa is from Karratha and has 7 years’ experience and is a Diploma qualified. If you see Krupa around the school, please say Hi! With this happy news there is also a sad announcement, I (Sam) will be leaving Helping Hands after opening this service in 2016. I will miss all the wonderful families, children and teacher’s I have had the pleasure to meet over the last 4 years but I am excited for my next challenge. My last day will be on the 21st February. Thank you to everyone for your support.

Sam and Krupa

City of Bayswater

The City of Bayswater is about to embark on a major review of its Strategic Community Plan. The City’s Strategic Community Plan is the shared vision of community and Council and guiding document. As part of this review we want to hear from as many people as possible from all parts of the community, including its younger members.

The City’s Strategic Community Plan is the shared vision of community and Council. To get involved please visit the link below.

Triple P Seminar - Power of Positive Parenting

Please contact 9440 1097 for further information on Creche facilities.