FROM DR ROBERTS
What a brilliant Indonesian Assembly we had last week with full credit going to Mrs McAdam. I’m sure you can appreciate how much effort goes into such an assembly especially as Mrs McAdam only works one day each week. Preparation for an assembly is enormous so we congratulate both teacher and students involved for such an entertaining event. Thank you.
Throughout the year there are days dedicated to different people so instead of individually celebrating, for example, Principals Day, Education Assistant Day and the like, last year we decided to celebrate HPPS Staff Day. At the same time, this year, we will be farewelling Mrs Pamela Barnes, an outstanding teacher attached to our school, whom many of you may know. We are holding our HPPS Staff Day in the Hawker Hub on Wednesday 20 November from 3:00-4:00 simply to recognise the valuable contributions each staff member makes to our fabulous school for the benefit of your children.
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SCHOOL PROCESSES
At our last School Board meeting, we discussed the Draft School Budget 2025, Annual Report, our Executive Summary and the Board approved the 2025 Contributions and Charges. We also discussed the analysis of the last Parent Survey provided to you.
Please see link for Analysis including Positive comments and Improvement Comments.
Parent Survey Analysis September 2024
As a school, we value all comments and suggestions made by parents and implement where possible. The Board suggested addressing some of your Improvement suggestions in Hawker Headlines. One comment was for “rubbish to be put in the bin instead of taking wrappings home”. Some of you may remember, the school introduced this practice of taking wrappings home some years ago in response to the then parents’ desire to support a ‘healthier earth’ by reducing plastic wrappings and encouraging parents to use compartmentalised lunch boxes.
Other comments will be addressed in future Hawker Headlines.
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DID YOU KNOW?
- School book requirements for 2025 will be available in the next couple of weeks
- Year 6 Graduation is 8:30am on Tuesday 10 December
- Our Christmas Concert is on Wednesday 11 December starting at 6:00pm
- Staff bays are marked, please do not park in the marked bays at any time. Parents may use unmarked bays to park in to drop students off before 7.30am only
STUDENT ABSENCES – CONNECT
We are asking Parents and Carers if you can please use Connect to submit any Student absences.
From your Connect Now app, go to ‘Home’, scroll down to ‘Send Absentee Note’ and complete the form.
Once you have completed the form, please press submit.
If you are unsure, please see Admin for assistance.
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WELLNESS WARRIORS
The year 6 Wellness Warriors are doing an amazing job.
Over the last couple of weeks, they have worked with all year groups.
The children are thoroughly enjoying their physical and calming activities they have organised.
Well done Wellness Warriors, you are doing such an amazing job.
Mental Health Leader,
Mrs Sherriff
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COMMUNITY WALK (TA1 & TA4)
TA4 and TA1 walked to Greenwood Shops on Monday the 4th of November. With some parents, we walked to look at places and things in our local community. To cross the roads we had to hold hands and wait for the green man. We saw parks, trees, flowers, bees and insects. We also saw houses, churches, shops and even a rubbish truck. We looked for natural, built and managed places along the way. On the way home we had a play at the park. Everyone felt relaxed and had a fun time.
By Addison H, Isla and Evie (TA4)
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT
As per the Term 4 Planner, this years Christmas Concert will be held on Wednesday 11 December at 6pm.
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SCITECH EXCURSION
A few select students from Year 4, 5 and 6 got to experience a Science burst on an excursion to Scitech.
SUN SAFETY
As the weather warms up, we want to make sure our students stay sun safe. Please remember to send your child to school with their hat and apply sunscreen before they arrive.
Thanks for your support in helping keep our students safe in the sun.
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UPCOMING P&C EVENTS
Year 6 2025 Camp Fundraiser – MOANA 2 MOVIE
Get ready for an afternoon of entertainment, excitement, and prizes for all the family at our exclusive Movie Event of MOANA 2!
- Saturday, 30 November 2024
- Doors open 1pm (registration and last minute raffle tickets from 12.30pm)
- HOYTS, Warwick
- $15 per ticket
- $10 Candy Duos which includes popcorn and a drink of your choice!
- Cash and bank transfer available (please refer to link below for more bank account details)
There is only a limited time – Tickets and Candy Duos need to be purchased please by midnight, Tuesday, 19 November. Raffle tickets will be available until the raffle is drawn.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Kind Regards,
Year 6 2025 Fundraising Team
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Week 6:
11 Nov – School Captain nominations open
13-15 Nov – Year 6 camp
13 Nov – Hawker Headlines
15 Nov – School Captain nominations close
Week 7:
18 Nov – Faction Captain nominations open
21 Nov – Bunnings Incursion – TA1 and TA4
21 Nov – 1:40pm School captain speeches & voting
22 Nov – Faction Captain nominations close
Week 8:
27 Nov – Hawker Headlines
27 Nov – Kindy 2025 Orientation meeting
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TERM DATES 2024
Term 4: Monday 7 October – Thursday 12 December
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TERM DATES 2025
Term 1: Wednesday 5 February to Friday 11 April
Term 2: Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July
Term 3: Monday 21 July to Friday 26 September
Term 4: Monday 13 October to Thursday 18 December
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TERM 4 PLANNER (PROVISIONAL)
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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Please see our noticeboard outside administration for the following events:
Warwick Greenwood Junior Cricket Club – Cricket Blast!
Australian Sports Camps – 3-day school sports camp during the summer holidays
Mastermind – January jump start program
Government funded program – Saver plus!
Sacred Heart – SoccerPlay academy
Transperth – Changes to Ellenbrook line