23 March 2022

Newsletter Articles

Important Dates

Principal’s Report

This term has thrown a few new challenges our way, with regulations and best practise for COVID rules changing constantly. Thank you to all members of the community for the way you so willingly comply and adapt to the new changes. Our case numbers do continue to grow each day. On Saturday evening I had to contact 24 families to advise them that their child was a non-household close contact and every single parent that I spoke to couldn’t have been more supportive of the situation and the rules that then had to be applied. It is wonderful to work in such a supportive community.

Flu Vaccines

As previously mentioned, we are running at least two clinics here for the flu vaccines this year. The first clinic is Monday 9th May from 9.00am to 11.00am, then Friday 13th May from 2.30pm to 4.30pm for the second. For Medicare purposes, the clinics are capped at 60 bookings. It may be possible to have a third clinic if there is a high demand for appointments. You will need to use the QR code or the attached booking form to book your appointment. If you are booking for one of the school children you will need to sign them out from the front office first if during school hours. We will be using Cluster 5 for the clinics. There will be a Doctor, Nurse and a Clinical Assistant here for the clinics.

You must have a valid Medicare card to book an appointment. No other payment is required.

Each person attending the clinic must have an individual booking. Families are welcome to attend together even if the booking times of family members are not together.

Once you enter your details, select a time for the clinic and submit, your booking is added onto the scheduler and an email confirmation will be automatically generated. Should people who book into the clinic wish to cancel they will need to email fluvac@redimed.com.au . This email address appears on the confirmation email.

Birthdays

Previously we have asked families who have wanted to share in their child’s birthday celebrations to send in, for example individual cupcakes for the class. These would then be distributed at home time so families could see what additional food their child had.

With our current concerns of Covid we have to consider hygiene as our number one priority. Therefore, we are asking if you have something to share it needs to be individually wrapped. For example, Freddo Frogs. This way the items can be passed out at home time without being touched by others. One item per class member is sufficient. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

School Contacts

If your contact details have changed please remember to inform the school of the change. It can be quite distressing for children when they are unwell or seriously injured and we can’t contact the family. Is also applies to additional contacts on the system.

Merit and Values Awards

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

Yvonne Arnott
Principal

Phys Ed Clinics

Over the last few weeks we have had representatives from the following clubs visit Hampton Park Primary School to run sports clinics with some of our lucky students.

East Perth Royals – WAFL
East Perth Eagles – Basketball
WARL - Rugby League
Volleyball WA
Ultimate Flying Disk Association

These clinics provide fun opportunities for our students to try some of the sports they will find on offer in our community.

Pictured below is Zac from the East Perth Royals Football Club.

Michael Lee
Phys Ed Specialist

Phys Ed – Calling all Umpires and Coaches

Hopefully, our Winter Sports program can run next term.

Our Eagle's Cup Squads would love some parent assistance on Friday afternoons next term. Our games run from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. We have two home games and one away game.

If you have any expertise and would love to help in AFL football, soccer, netball or basketball please contact Mr Lee ASAP.

We are starting on Friday 13th May, which is Week 3 of Term 2, with an away game against Noranda Primary School. We will then play two home games on the 20th May and the 27th May before a Mini Carnival on the 3rd June from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Each school will play each other again in a Lightning Carnival Format.

Michael Lee
Phys Ed Specialist

Sporting School’s Clinics and Senior Sport Sessions

There have been lots of things happening in Phys Ed these past few weeks.

Mr Evangelista getting our Cricketer’s skills up to speed.

Harry from WARL helping our Flag Belt Rugby Squad.

Ashleigh from Ultimate Frisbee getting the Frisbees flying.

Michael Lee
Phys Ed Specialist

News from Room 1

Room 1 have been very busy with their Talk For Writing this year. Last week the chairs went on strike in Room 1 and 3 because they didn’t like the way they were being treated. They had had enough and the chairs were taped off with a message from the Chair Association that their treatment had to improve. The message was firm and stated that all the students needed to show respect while sitting on the chairs or they would be gone. The students then had time to plan a persuasive letter to address the concerns stated by the Chair Association to try and win their chairs back. Fortunately, the Chair Association were persuaded by their powerful arguments and they all returned to work. The students all used their persuasive argument to make sure they weren’t left kneeling on the floor.

The following was a fun hook for our new unit of Persuasive Writing. We are using our story map to recite ‘Why We Should Wear Masks’. Well done to our class of enthusiastic writers!

Adele Salleo and Melissa Kolev
Room 1 Teachers

Health News – St John’s First Aid

Eager First Responders learning basic First Aid during Health lessons last week with Richard and Charlie.

Michael Lee
Phys Ed Specialist

Pay your Voluntary Contributions and go in the draw to WIN

Thank you to our families who have paid their voluntary contributions for this year. These monies go to much needed resources for our students.

The P&C have donated 3 vouchers for tri colour shirts to be used at our uniform supplier Tudor Uniforms. There will be a voucher for 1 shirt, a voucher for 2 shirts and a voucher for 3 shirts to be won. To be in the draw to receive one of these vouchers all you have to do is make sure your Voluntary Contributions are paid by Friday 20th May 2022. If you have already paid your contributions this year, then you are already in the draw.

A very big thank you to the P&C for your support of Hampton Park Primary School.

National Ride to School Day – Friday 25th March

National Ride2School Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel. It is a day where students, teachers and parents discover the joy of riding and kick-start healthy habits for the future.

Correct Face Mask Disposal

Did you know, plastics in disposable masks can take up to 450 years to break down. To stop them being discarded in the environment and ending up in waterways please remember to dispose of them in your general red top waste bin. Cut the straps off before you dispose of them to ensure they don’t end up tied around the limbs of helpless wildlife.

P&C

Hello families and friends.

The current Covid-19 situation has put us on a little hiatus. We are currently working out the best way to go about holding our Annual General Meeting in a Covid safe way. Please stay tuned to our socials for more information. The AGM is an important meeting as it is when our Executive Committee is elected. All positions are open for nominations, for more information please email us at info@hppspandc.org.au or drop us a line on our social media channels.

What is the P&C Association?

Hampton Park Primary School Parents and Citizens Association is the forum for parents, carers, school staff and citizens within the school community who have an interest in their children’s education.

The P&C is established under the School Education Act 1999 for the purpose of supporting a strong system within our school to benefit all students.

P&C volunteer members are involved in a variety of activities including fundraising activities, operating the Canteen and as well as social and community events.

HPPS P&C is a fun and welcoming environment, a great way to meet other parents, engage in your child’s school and help to shape the school community.

The P&C aim to hold General Meetings twice every term. New members are always welcome to come along to discuss and share ideas, a $1 membership fee applies enabling members to vote on any decisions.

The Executive Committee Positions are:

• President
• Vice-President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator

We invite all parents and carers to come along to share your ideas. There are many opportunities for those who would like to become involved in the school community.

To stay up to date with all P&C happenings, please follow us on our Social Media pages:

(Public) – Hampton Park Primary School P&C Association - @hppspandcmorley

(Closed Group) – Hampton Park Primary Community Chat, Morley WA @hamptonparkpandc_morley

info@hppspandc.org.au

Hungry Hamptons Canteen

We are open four days per week, Tuesday – Friday. Please place orders on the Flexischools App or website or at the canteen windows before 9am.

Recess Specials

Tuesday & Friday – Hashbrowns
Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets x3
Thursday – Mini Hot Dogs

ALL $1 EACH

Lunch Specials

Tuesday & Friday – Traveller Pie $4.50, Sausage Roll $3.50
Wednesday - Sushi is Back! 4pcs $4.50 Chicken/Tuna/Vegetarian
Thursday – Nachos - $4.00

Volunteers are very welcome in our canteen, it’s a great way to get involved at your child’s school, meet other parents and even learn something new. Plenty of laughs, cups of tea or coffee are guaranteed! Get in touch on our social media, email us at canteen@hppspandc.org.au or come in and say hi.

Community Notices

United Reds Football League Club Carnival

Bayswater Lacrosse Club Come and Try Day

UWA Holiday Program

With a focus on participation and having a good time, the UWA Kids Sport Holiday Program is excellent for introducing kids aged 5-12 to new sports in a friendly, non-competitive environment and for keeping them active and happy during the school holidays!

At the UWA Kids Sport Holiday Program, we aim to provide children with a highly supportive environment which nurtures a healthy lifestyle, positive social interactions, introduction to leadership qualities, development of motor skills and the concepts of sportsmanship and respect of others. Plus, we offer exposure to The University of Western Australia - a world Top 100 university.

Midvale Hub Parenting Service North - East

Bricks 4 Kidz – School Holiday Workshops

Midvale Hub Parenting Service

We would like to share upcoming parenting programs and one off workshops for families via online platform and face to face for term 2 2022.

Registration is essential for all programs and workshops as these programs will fill up fast.

Midvale Hub Parenting Service Perth North East is a free service for parents and carers of children aged 0 – 18 years. Our service is funded to support families who reside in the local government areas of Mundaring, Swan, Bassendean and Bayswater.

Educated by Nature – School Holiday Program

2022 Perth Circus Quirkus Live Show