11 March 2020

Newsletter Articles

Important Dates

Principal’s Report

Year 6 Camp

Our Year Six students are very excited as they depart today for a three day camp at ‘Dare Adventures’ Campsite in Dwellingup. We wish them all the very best for a wonderful time as they strengthen their skills around our school values.

Staff Leave

Mr Ben Ker will be on leave until 30th March and Mr Mike Lee will be replacing him. Ms Webb will be on leave until the end of term and Mrs Adele Salleo will be replacing her. Mr Lee will be available Monday to Friday, Mrs Salleo will be in the office Wednesday to Friday. Ms Maddie Hutchinson will be replacing Mrs Salleo in the classroom and Mr Lee will be replaced initially by Mr Tighe Drayton and then by Ms Maddie Carrick.

New Baby for Mr and Mrs Ker

The school community is very pleased to hear the following announcement.

Ben, Mel and Lucas Ker are very proud to welcome James Paul Ker into the world. James was born on Monday 9th March. Mum and baby are both doing well.

School Chaplain

Mr Jaxon Johnston is settling in well, getting to know the children as much as possible in a short time. If you would like to contact Jaxon his email address is Jaxon.Johnston@education.wa.edu.au

Merit Certificates and Values Awards

Congratulations to the Certificate and Award winners at our last assembly.

Yvonne Arnott
Principal

2020 Recycling Challenge

Do your bit for the planet and get involved in the Hampton Park Primary School 2020 Recycling Challenge.

Book Club – Orders Due Thursday 19th March

Book Club catalogues have been distributed to your child’s classroom. They are also available in the office for your convenience. Please make sure your order form and correct payment is returned in a clearly marked envelope or zip lock bag with your child’s name and classroom marked on it.

For ordering online please down load the Scholastic Loop App or go to the link below.

Golf Incursion

Hampton Park students participated in some fun golf sessions with Jordan Skimming from Golf WA. Some students proved to be quite talented with the pitching wedge and others found out why Golf, at best, can be a very frustrating but addictive leisure activity.

If anyone would like to follow up on a very lucrative possible career, please see the flyer below.

Harmony Day

On Tuesday 24th March we are celebrating Harmony Day. We invite all the children to wear clothing from their cultural heritage. They are also welcome to wear the colour orange, which is the colour of Harmony Day.

As part of our exciting day of activities we are holding a Long Table Lunch for all students and parents/caregivers. To make this event successful we need all students to contribute a plate of food to share. We encourage you to showcase your family culture through culinary delights!

Due to limited heating and refrigeration options at school we ask that perishable food is brought to the under covered area at 12.30pm. Please label any container/dish with your child’s name and class for easy return and bring a serving spoon if your dish requires one. Also bring a picnic rug for your family to share if you want to sit as a family.

Students who have allergies or special diets we ask that you provide your child with their own individual lunch in a labelled container.

Following the long table lunch parents are invited to participate in classroom rotational activities that will take place between 1.15pm and 3pm.

School Board News

Dear Parents/Carers/Guardians,

To keep our community updated on what the School Board does, please find below the key items we discussed in our 19th February Open Board meeting:

• Board’s achievements for 2019 and priorities for 2020; and
• Election of 3 parent Board positions.

Our open meetings are usually short and held before school open nights. The main purpose of these meetings is to provide an annual report on the Board’s performance and run elections for vacant parent positions.

One of the key priorities I raised for 2020 is to recognise our school staff and teachers through your nominations for the WA Education Awards. Nominations are usually open in April / May every year and we aim to provide more information on how to nominate closer to the date.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following parents on being elected to the Board:

• Claudio Capozzi;
• Amy Feleppa;
• William Lim.

If you would like more details on what we discussed in this and previous meetings, you can visit our School Board webpage at the link below.

If you have any questions for the Board, please email us at hpps.schoolboard@gmail.com

P&C News

Hello Families and Friends!

The position of P&C Secretary is still open for nominations. It is vital to the P&C operations that all positions are filled, and we are calling on any interested persons to contact us either via this page or email info@hppspandc.org.au

Secretary Role Description

The Secretary maintains the Association’s records (NOT the financial records). They must:

• Post notice of meetings and advise of financial motions
• Assist Chairperson in drawing up agenda
• Record minutes
• Deal with correspondence
• Maintain membership records
• Be a signatory to the bank accounts
• Observe legal formalities

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

Facebook (Public) – Hampton Park Primary School P&C Association - @hppspandcmorley
Facebook Group (Closed Group) – Hampton Park Primary Community Chat, Morley WA
Instagram - @hamptonparkpandc_morley

NEXT MEETING: Monday 16th March 2020 at 6pm.

Hungry Hamptons Canteen

Lunchtime treats:

Frozen yogurt/ vanilla ice cream $2
Moosies icy pole $1.20
TNT icy pole $1
Quelch fruit icy pole 50c

Our canteen is always in need of a helping hand or two, if you have an hour or two available time 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 also looking for a refrigeration specialist to help us with some repairs, if you can assist, please contact us via our socials of email canteen@hppspandc.org.au

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

Fundraising and Events

Please see our attached Calendar of Events for the year, this information will be updated through the year so please stay tuned to our Socials!

Easter is fast approaching! Our Annual Raffle will be drawn in the last week of term, Tickets and information will be sent home with students very soon. We will be calling for donations of any Easter themed goodies for the class prizes, let’s make it our best yet!

Colour Fun Run is back for 2020! The event will be held on Thursday 28th May, information and sponsorship books will be sent home Monday 6th April so fundraising can be done through the holidays. This was a huge fundraiser for us last year, so let’s aim high and beat last year’s record!

We are fundraising with Entertainment again this year and memberships have now gone 100% DIGITAL! Memberships can be purchased on the following link:

School Banking

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

Noranda Hawks Football Club

John Forrest Secondary College Specialist Programs

Drama for Kids Holiday Program