Hillman Primary School PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS Strength in Knowledge

Hillman Primary School
Issue 10
October 21st 2014
Strength in Knowledge
An Independent Public School
PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
Welcome back
It has been great to see all our students, plus some new and re-enrolments, for the start of this term. I, on behalf of the staff welcome everyone and look forward to another busy but satisfying term.
EDU-Dance Concert
Congratulations to everyone that was involved in last term’s Edu-Dance concert. I trust that all of our students are very proud of
their efforts and find a ‘warm and fuzzy’ satisfaction of achieving something special. Thank you to all of our parents, careers and
families for attending and we can only hope that with your support we can continue the performances next year. Lastly, thank
you to Mrs Raath for her organisation and commitment to getting the program up and running at Hillman.
Staffing Term 4
We wish Mrs Raath well on her journey of Motherhood in week 4 of this term and welcome Mrs Dearlove back to Room 8 for the
rest of the year. As some of you may remember Mrs Dearlove worked closely with Room 8 earlier in the year and is very keen to
be involved once again. In addition, Mr Tisdale is taking some well-earned Long Service Leave later in the year and will be replaced
by Ms Marinich.
Placement of Children in Classes for 2015
It is that time of year again where we are getting ready for the 2015 school year. Class sizes are quite high, so adjustments may
need to be made if new enrolments occur. That is why if you are aware that will NOT be returning to Hillman PS in 2015,
please inform the office at your earliest convenience.
A number of criteria are provided to the teacher to ensure classes are evenly balanced. For those parents who have educationally
based reasons why they feel their child would be best suited in a particular class structure, they can put them in writing and hand
it in to the front office. A decision will then be made which is in the best interest of the child. Reasons must be educationally
based.
Information Communication Technology
At Hillman Primary School we embrace digital technologies and aim to incorporate ICT into everyday teaching and learning
programs. The key concepts that can be reinforced in the home include encouraging:
Students to understand and commit to not sharing personal information online. This includes their real name, address, phone
number, financial information, school name, passwords, or other private information;
Children to talk openly with their parents or guardian about what they see online and should always tell them if anyone asks for
personal information or makes them feel uncomfortable;
Students must commit to follow the family and school rules set up to keep everyone safe while online; and
Education and safety experts recommend your child does not use the internet in their bedroom. Former Victorian police officer
and cyber-safety consultant Susan McLean says the internet can give the bully direct access to your child's bedroom; "the one
place that they should be safe". However, if for some reason the only place your child can study and access the computer is
their bedroom, consider options such as leaving the bedroom door open with agreed random visits by parents, and/or
creating a technology curfew where you either disable or remove the computer or mobile phone from the bedroom at a
certain time each night.
New Local Policing Teams
With the new 20/20 Frontline Reform that the Police have adopted, small policing teams have been situated in our local area. If
you went to the Faction Sports Carnival then you may have seen a few members of the local team saying ‘G’day’.
The local police teams are still based at our local station however are now placing their focus primarily on inquiries and
community engagement. The purpose of these local policing teams is to get back in touch with the community and offer their
services wherever they be suitably required.
We are very happy to invite our local policing team to the school for all occasions,
whether that be coming into a class and speaking with the children,
or just coming into the school grounds and meeting some of the teachers.
Aaron Young, Principal
Unnaro Street HILLMAN 6168
PO Box 2076 ROCKINGHAM DC 6967
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 9527 3600 Fax No: 9592 5411
Website: hillmanps.wa.edu.au
School Security ph. 1800 177 777
Sports Report
What a fantastic day we had! Big thanks to ALL the
volunteers, it really did help to ensure the day ran
smoothly. Also thanks to all the students and staff
for their efforts too. I was blown away with the
amount of helpers we had and a really big thanks to
those who helped with the early morning set up.
The results of the Carnivals are below:
Junior Carnival 1st – Mudlarks
2nd – Dugites
3rd – Sea Dragons
Senior Carnival 1st – Dugites
2nd – Mudlarks
3rd – Sea Dragons
Year
4
Boys
Girls
Year
5
Boys
Year
6
Boys
Girls
Year
7
Boys
Girls
Champion
R/Up
Champion
R/Up
Champion
R/Up
Champion
R/Up
Champion
R/Up
Champion
R/Up
Champion
R/Up
Champion
R/Up
Dylan
Cameron D
Kahli
Samantha
Jarred
Samuel
Charlotte
Tenika
Tristin
Torin
Tiala
Justice
Rylee
Noah
Dakota
Montanna
ML
D
D
ML
SD
SD
SD
D
ML
SD
D
D
D
ML
D
D
47
37
39
29
65
29
37
29
55
29
60
31
63
47
70
40
Interschool Athletics
Notes to the students selected for this carnival have
gone home today. If your child has been chosen, please
complete the permission slip and send back to school
ASAP. The carnival is next Thursday 30th October at
Hourglass Reserve, Cooloongup. Congratulations to all
students selected and remember to do your best, have
fun and represent Hillman with pride.
Tackle Rugby State Final
We will be sending a girls and boys team to the State
Finals on Friday 21st November. The students are really
excited about this carnival and have been training hard. I
would love to see lots of Hillman parents / family members supporting our teams on this day. If you wish to
come, please let me know and I will secure you a spot on
the bus. The carnival is held at Atwell College.
“Everyone is handed adversity in
life. No one's journey is easy.
It's how they handle it that
makes people unique.”
~ Kevin Conroy
Mrs Nash
P.E. Teacher
Kindy Café
As we have previously advised we will be holding “Kindy Café” sessions for yourself and your child during Term
4. The following is a proposed Calendar of Presenters for Kindy Café.
Tuesday 28th October:
4th
Tuesday
November:
th
Tuesday 11 November:
Principals Address & Presentations by the Administration Team.
Literacy and Library Better Beginnings Presentations.
Numeracy, School banking, School Nurse and Canteen Association
Presentations.
Tuesday 18th November:
“Introduction to Kindy”, session held with their teacher.
(It would be appreciated if siblings did not attend the ‘Introduction to Kindy’ session. )
These meetings will take place in the Kindergarten from 8.45Am to 10:00Am. While the parents are involved
in the information sessions, the children will be taking part in some fun activities with the Kindy Staff. Please
note that the Voluntary Contribution of $45.00 can also be paid to the office after any of these sessions.
Fun October Fact: Opals are considered to be the traditional birthstone and they symbolize hope. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Athletics Carnival
Head down to the Fremantle Markets next weekend for some
Earth Science fun!
Sunday 26th October
Giant geological sand sculpture
Hands-on activities
Fake a fossil
Dissect a meteorite
Bring in and classify your rock collection with a geologist
Sandcastle investigations
Geological Architecture walking tours of Fremantle by ESWA (Earth Science Western Australia)
Find us in Market Lane at the Fremantle Markets (off Henderson St)
Contact:
Jay Ridgewell
P:9266 7168
E [email protected]
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club needs volunteers
for Monday mornings.
Breakfast club is open on Monday
and Wednesday mornings from
7.45am to 8.25.
Please see Jackie O’Brien or
contact the office if you are able
to assist in any way.
TERM 4 2014
MONDAY
1
13th Oct
TUESDAY
14th
WEDNESDAY
15th
THURSDAY
16th
FRIDAY
17th
SA
T
S
U
N
18th
19t
h
25t
h
26t
h
1st
2nd
K
Loud Shirt Day
2
20th
21st
22nd
23rd
Newsletter
3
4
5
27th
Assembly Rm 10
29th
30th
Kindy Café
Kids Teaching Kids
Conference
Interschool Athletics
K
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Yr 6/7 Grad Photos
Kindy Café
Yr 6 Transition
Yr 6 Transition
Assembly Rm 15
10th
11th
12th
13th
14th
Yr 6/7 Camp
Kindy Café
28th
31st
Newsletter
17th
18th
19th
20th
Kindy Café
Yr 7 Transition
24th
25th
26th
School Board
Yr 7 Transition
1st Dec
2nd
21st
9th
15th
16t
h
22n
23r
29th
30t
h
6t
7th
h
d
27th
28th
Room 15/12
Talent Show
K
Excursion
8
8t
d
Assembly
LOTE/Rm 12
School Tour
7
NOV
K
School Tour
6
24th
3rd
4th
5th
Yr 6 Sexual Health
Talk
Parent Helpers
Morning Tea
Yr7 Orientation
RSHS & SBSHS
h
12th
13th
14t
h
20st
21s
t
Yr6 Orientation
rSHS & SBSHS
9
9th
8th
Newsletter
10th
11th
Yr 7 Sexual Health
Talk
Principal’s Lunch
Xmas Carols 6.30-
Bk Awards
2.00pm
8.00pm
10
15th
16th
18th
17th
Gold Exc 9.45am
19th
K
Bloopo Inc.9.30
Yr 6/7 Activity Day
Grad Ceremony
Reports home
Grad Dinner
Special Days
Public Holidays
Newsletter
Sports Days
School Holidays
PD Days
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