18 May 2022

Newsletter Articles

Important Dates

Principal’s Report

Immunisation Clinic

It was terrific to see so many families taking advantage of the free flu immunisation clinics here at the school last week. I hope it is a service that we can continue to provide in the future.

Unwell Students

There is still a large amount of children coming to school sick. Please, I urge you if your child is unwell in anyway, please keep them home. Owing to high absenteeism caused by COVID the teachers will not be reporting on attendance this semester.

Sausage Sizzle

The P&C are desperate for assistance. They would love more helpers at the Election Day Sausage Sizzle this Saturday 21st May. Any time that you can spare between 7.30am and 2.30pm on Saturday would be greatly appreciated. They are also taking donations of sweet and savoury cakes and muffins etc. to sell at their cake stall on Saturday. Donations can be made through the canteen on Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 3pm. Thank you in advance for your support of our P&C.

In Term Swimming

We are booked for swimming lessons for Week 7 and 8, being 7th to 17th June. All children from Pre-primary to Year Six need to attend these lessons.

I know the idea of swimming in winter isn’t always appealing. However, the pool is heated so the children are warm when in the water. The in-term swimming is the cheapest way for parents to have their children taught the valuable and sometimes life saving techniques of swimming. Swimming deaths in Australia are very high, particularly among young males. By September last year 136 drowning deaths had occurred on coastal waters, a 13% increase on the previous year. 75 drowning deaths occurred in rivers and creeks, this is a 53% increase on the previous year. Please don’t let your child become a statistic. Learning to swim is imperative when living in Australia.

If the cost of the lessons is an issue please see Mrs Janice Clamp to organise a payment plan to make weekly or fortnightly payments.

School Chaplain

Next week we are hoping to meet our new school chaplain, Mr Joshua Benjamins. Joshua will be working on Mondays and Tuesdays, mostly based in Room 6. Families can request for their child to be seen by the chaplain as well as teacher/staff requests. There will be more information regarding this once Joshua commences.

Merit and Values Awards

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

Yvonne Arnott
Principal

LAST CHANCE to Pay your Voluntary Contributions and 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.

Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC)

Assessment of Year 4 Students for the Peac Program

The PEAC Program provides part time extension and enrichment for exceptionally able students in Years 5 and 6. PEAC offers a range of courses that provide identified students with work that is intellectually challenging. All students in Year 4 will have the opportunity to be assessed for suitability for the PEAC Program.

Testing at Hampton Park Primary School will occur on Monday 1st August, 2022 (Term 3, Week 3). The scores from the test will be used in the selection of students for PEAC courses and extension programs during 2023 to 2024 and also to inform educational provision in schools.

If you do not wish your child to be included in the PEAC assessment, please notify the school in writing by Tuesday 7th June 2022.

Jessica Owsiak
PEAC Coordinator

National Walk Safely to School Day – 20th May

Did you know, until they’re ten, children must always hold an adult’s hand when crossing the road? Now in its 23rd year, National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event when all Primary School children are encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. For more information visit the link below

NOW OPEN – 2023 Kindergarten Enrolments

Enrolments are now open for our 2023 Kindergarten program for children whose date of birth falls between the 1st July 2018 and the 30th June 2019. Applications close on Friday 22nd July 2022. Once we have confirmed applications, notification of acceptance will be sent in writing.

The Application for Enrolment form can be found on our website under Enrolment or you can collect a form from the office.

P&C

Hello Families and Friends!

We have our “Democracy Sausage” Sizzle this Saturday! This is a huge fundraising opportunity and any help we can get is much appreciated, the more the merrier!

We are still looking for a Secretary to complete our committee, this is an essential role on the committee that needs to be filled for our P&C to continue operating. If you would like to find out more please get in touch or come along to the next meeting. 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

Election Day “Democracy Sausage” Sizzle and Cake Stall – Saturday 21st May

Once again HPPS will be a Polling Place for the upcoming Federal Election, this is a great fundraising opportunity for us, so we will be holding a Stall on the day between 8am-2pm. To make the most of this opportunity we will need as much help as possible on the day in the way of donations and volunteers. We are looking for

• Volunteers for the day (from 7:30am for set up till about 2:30pm for pack up)
• Donations for our cake stall, bottles of sauce (Tomato, BBQ and Mustard) and canned soft drinks.

If you can help out, please get in touch by email info@hppspandc.org.au , or reach out on our socials. Donations can be brought to the canteen before 3pm Friday, or directly to the Stall on Saturday.

Containers for Change

Coming soon! We are hoping to have bins on school premises very soon, please keep an eye on our social media for updates.

Hungry Hamptons Canteen

Canteen days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

SPECIALS

Tuesday – Recess – Hashbrowns $1. Lunch – Pies $4.50 Sausage Rolls $3.50
Wednesday – Recess – Chicken Nuggets $1. Lunch – Sushi (Chicken/Tuna) $4.50
Thursday – Recess – Mini Hot Dog $1. Lunch – Nachos (Vegetarian) $4.00
Friday – Recess – Hashbrowns $1. Lunch – Pies $4.50 Sausage Rolls $3.50

We Love Volunteers! Volunteering in the canteen is a great way to get involved at school, you can meet other parents and even learn something new! Unlimited cuppa’s and plenty of fun guaranteed! Pop in and see our Manager, Samanther Barrett, or email canteen@hppspandc.org.au

Community Notices

Morley Senior High School

Year 7 enrolment applications are now open for 2023. Enrolment application packages are available from the Admin Office and on our website. For more information on any of the following please contact Morley Senior High School on 9376 5555.

Aviation Specialist Program
Screen and Media Specialist Program
Performance + Program
Soccer Enrichment Program
Year 7 Peer Support and Student Services
Music Ensembles & Instrumental Music School Services
Languages—International Exchange Trips / Sister Schools
Extra-Curricular activities

Testing for Aviation and School of Media Specialist Programs are scheduled for Wednesday 25th May at 1:30pm. If you wish to register your child to sit this test, please contact the Administration Office.

Sprinting Fast School Holiday Clinic

For more information visit the website.

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