22 September 2021

Newsletter Articles

Important Dates

Principal’s Report

Week Ten of Term Three, the older I am the quicker the weeks go by. As promised it has been a very busy term and this week is no exception, with Interschool Athletics Monday and Wednesday and Values Day on Friday.

Faction Athletics Carnival

I would like to start firstly by thanking everyone for the wonderful response for assistance with the cake stall and sausage sizzle for our athletics carnival on the 10th September. It was wonderful to see so many people willing to give up their time to assist the P&C and ultimately the students. Overall it was a terrific day, the weather was very kind to us. Student, parent and staff engagement was extremely high. Thanks to everyone for participating so well.

Staff Changes

Mrs Marie Gardner is returning at the commencement of Term Four having taken six months leave following the birth of her son, welcome back Marie. This will mean saying goodbye to Ms Rebecca McCrossan. Bec has been a wonderful inclusion into the school and will be missed. Hopefully though, as Ms McCrossan’s new position is for four days per week we may well have her back doing relief on Fridays. Next term, Mrs Kelly Horrocks is returning after several years of parental leave. Mrs Horrocks will be sharing in C4 with Mrs Davis, working on Thursdays and Fridays. Thank you to Ms Liana Anastasio who has filled in for the past few weeks after Mrs Farthing went on maternity leave. Ms Anastasio has a contract at a private school for the remainder of this year and we wish her all the best.

Lost Property

We have a massive amount of school jackets hanging in lost property. This is outside the staffroom. There is also a large carton that has a variety of dishes, containers, lunch boxes, drink bottles etc. If your child has lost something or you sent food to school on a plate please feel free to rummage through and take whatever is yours.

Back to School

Term Four recommences on Monday 11th October. Please note this in your diary or on the fridge, so that your child doesn’t miss the first day back. The last day of school this year for students is Thursday 16th December. School recommences on Monday 31st January 2022.

Presentation Dates

As already noted on the school’s web page under the School Calendar tab, we will be holding the Year Six Presentation assembly on Tuesday 7th December at 9am. The Year One to Six Book Awards assembly is the following Tuesday 14th December at 8:50am, with the Kindergarten and Pre-Primaries having their special morning on Wednesday 15th December. Both classes of Kindergarten students are invited to attend on that day.

Kindergarten Orientation Morning

Each year we hold an information session for parents of the next year’s Kindergarten classes. This year it will be on Wednesday 10th November from 9:00–10:00am. We invite outside organisations to speak to the parents as well as the school outlining a few items. From 8:45–10:30am on this morning, two sales staff from our uniform suppliers Tudor Uniforms will be selling or taking orders for your child’s 2022 Kindergarten uniform.

Merit and Values Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received a Merit Certificate or Values Award at our last assembly.

Yvonne Arnott
Principal

Former Students Success

Congratulations to the following former Hampton Park Primary School students now in Year Seven, on a fantastic start to secondary school at Hampton Senior High School.

Rosy K and Emily L were both recently awarded certificates at the High Achievers Assembly for excellent results in the first semester.

Faction Athletics Carnival

Thank you to those who control the weather, we were blessed with a terrific Tuesday and a fantastic Friday for this year's Athletics Carnival. A big thank you to Mrs Bingham, Mr Capozzi and Mrs Batchelor for their help on Tuesday with jumps and throws. Tuesday was all about individual brilliance and personal bests, Friday was more about team performance.

After Tuesday’s events, green faction was very much in the lead. The other factions were going to have to fight it out for second. However, by the end of competition on Friday green faction only just kept their green noses in front as the fast-finishing blue faction got to within 30 points of them. Blue (Forrest) faction’s performance in team games and relays was outstanding.

Thanks to all the parents who not only came to cheer on their favourite athletes, but to all of those who competed against a very fast, fit, talented and youthful teachers team in pass ball and 50m sprints. A few hammy and quad muscles will probably still be twinging.

Thank you must go to the students who were magnificent all day, the teachers for their efforts in controlling, cajoling and cheering on their factions and finally to the silky voiced Mr "Dennis Cometti" Ker for his efforts on the microphone all day.

Medal Winners

Michael Lee
Phys Ed Specialist

Gardening Club

Gardening Club and Cluster 3 have been busy in the garden. We have dead headed the sunflowers. When they dry out we will use the seeds for next year’s crop. The everlastings are looking beautiful and we have been eating the snow peas and lettuce. Thank you to all the children who participated in Gardening Club this term, the garden is looking fantastic.

Lisa Bowden
Teacher

World of Maths

World of Maths is coming to Hampton Park Primary School on Friday 29th October.

Not Returning to Hampton Park Next Year

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

If your child/children are not returning to Hampton Park Primary School next year, please email us at hamptonpark.ps@education.wa.edu.au or use the app to notify us quoting the child’s name, their room number and where they will be attending school in 2022.

School Board

Dear parents/carers/guardians,

Following our Monday 16th August Board meeting, we would like to update you with the main items which were discussed:

Student Numbers – currently 376 students.

2021 Annual Report – the Board discussed the 2021 annual report and discussed school priorities for 2022.

Principal's Report – The Principal’s report included an explanation of the Professional Development Day at the start of Term Three. All staff attended a session on trauma training conducted by our School Psychologist. The staff then learnt how to use the ‘green screen’ while making iMovies as part of our digital technology program.

Book Lists – the board approved Campion as the school book list provider for a further two years.

Biennial Parent Survey – 98 respondents with a lot of positive feedback received.

Our next board meeting will be held on Monday, 8th of November 2021 at 5.30pm in the School Boardroom which is located in the new School Administration Building.

If you have any questions for the Board, please feel free to contact the office to be put in touch with one of the Board members. Alternatively, you can email the school board at hpps.schoolboard@gmail.com

Natalie Batchelor
Board Member

P&C

Hello Families and Friends.

A huge thank you to everyone for supporting our Faction Carnival Sausage Sizzle and Cake Stall. Funds raised go towards projects and improvements at our school and with your support we raised well over $2000! Thanks to all who donated treats and volunteered their time on the day, your contributions are much appreciated.

We are still looking for a volunteer to fill the essential role of Secretary on our Committee, having all positions filled is a requirement of our ability to operate a P&C Association. Some of the tasks that this role undertakes include: collating the agenda and taking minutes for P&C meetings, managing P&C correspondence, monitoring our social media accounts and helping organise events. If you are interested in getting involved on the P&C and would like more information about this role, please contact the President, Amy Feleppa on 0415 219 095 or email us at info@hppspandc.org.au

Our Next Meeting is Monday 25th October at 2pm in the school boardroom. All school community members are welcome, we’d love to see some new faces!

For all P&C information and events within our school community, 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

Fundraising and Events

Stay tuned for announcements for our next events coming up next term.

Containers for Change

Coming soon!

Hungry Hamptons Canteen

Canteen days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

*Recess Specials*
Wednesday – Mini Pies
Thursday – Mini Hot Dogs
Friday – Hash Browns
All for $1

Keep an eye out for some new specials next Term!

School Banking

Please bring your deposits to Connie in the Library on Wednesday mornings from 8:15am. Stay tuned to our social media for updates and information. Happy saving!

Community Notices

Pendulum
Hampton Senior High School
End of Year Dance Concert

The Arts Team, dance students and staff at Hampton Senior High School invite you to attend Pendulum. Featuring the HSHS Gifted and Talented Dance program students from Years 7 - 10. Specialist Cheer Dance students and Year 11 and 12 Dance students.

“The 2021 End of Year Dance Concert has been titled Pendulum as a reflection of the importance of the element of time to contemporary dance; time that governs the pacing and flow of movements throughout every performance. Furthermore, pendulums represent the ebb and flow of human history, from crisis to prosperity and the assurance that dark times will always end as surely as the sun rises.”

Dates: Thursday 14th October and Friday 15th October
Time: 7.00 pm start
Tickets: Message via the Contact ticketing link on the event FB post

Call Hampton Senior High School – speak with Tash on 6235 7106
Email hampton.shs@education.wa.edu.au

UWA Kids Holiday Program

Visit the following link for more information:

Kids Holiday Program : UWA Sport : The University of Western Australia

Better Health Program

The Better Health Program is a free, healthy lifestyle program for families. The program is evidence-based and is developed and delivered by qualified health professionals to support families with making sustainable health changes. Children (and their families) are eligible to participate in the program if they are aged 7-13 years and above a healthy weight.

In Term 4 Face-to-face program locations include:

Herb Graham Recreation Centre Mirrabooka, Tuesdays commencing 12th of October 2021
Bounce Cannington, Wednesdays commencing 13th of October 2021
Rebound Arena Port Kennedy, Thursdays commencing 14th of October 2021
Latitude Air Edgewater, Thursdays commencing 14th of October 2021

For those unable to attend a face-to-face program, the online program includes:

Weekly interactive modules
Weekly phone coaching support with a health professional
Lots of freebies (including a Garmin fitness tracker and other great resources)
Prizes

Benefits to families:

Learn about healthy habits in a fun and engaging way
Support and resources to establish healthy habits
Flexible program delivery - Face-to-face in the community or online

GuitarWorks

GuitarWorks is holding “Free School Holiday Guitar Workshops” for anyone interested in learning guitar. These 1½ hour demonstrations cover all aspects of guitar playing and styles. Bookings essential, for more info contact Stefan Cutri at guitarworks@iinet.net.au or on 041 444 8907.

Midvale Hub Parenting Service Perth North East – Free Parenting Programs