FROM DR ROBERTS
Our Music assembly last Thursday was a joy to be part of. The highly talented and confident students, under the guidance of our brilliant music teacher, Branka Subotic and our external specialist teachers, were exceptional. Congratulations to our musicians who demonstrated their musical SMARTS for us.
A huge thank you to everyone who came to our Athletics carnival – we were very fortunate with the weather on Friday 6 Sept. The students showed their athletic SMARTS on the day. Thank you to our hard-working P&C members and all our parents who donated their time in baking for the cake stall and then selling the beautiful sweeties! We thank Mr Etheridge and all staff for working together to ensure a successful and fabulous day for all.
The interschool Jumps and Throws was held yesterday. Another gigantic thankyou to Ms Randell, Mrs Dobson and Miss Armstrong who were at school hours before the siren ensuring all was set up and ready for the event. Again, thank you to all who took part. The day was wonderful and guest school representatives had nothing but praise for HPPS.
An enormous thank you to our 60 or so school community members who helped Ms Sherriff paint the “blue tree”. What a fabulous community event in support of mental health awareness. We congratulate Mrs Sherriff and all those involved.
As this is our final Hawker Headlines for the term, I wish you all a safe and happy holiday.
Staff commence on Monday 7 October for Term 4 and students return on Tuesday 8 October.
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SCHOOL OPINION SURVEY FOR SCHOOL AND BUSINESS PLAN 2021-2025
Thank you to all parents who completed our School Survey. Once data has been analysed, it will be communicated to you.
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SCHOOL BOARD
A huge thank you to all those who considered the three parent positions available to fill.
We congratulate our generous parents, below, who have been automatically elected to our School Board from 2025.
We look forward to working with them for the benefit of all our students.
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STUDENTS LEAVING HPPS
To assist with our School and class planning for 2025, please inform Admin ASAP if you know that your child/ren will not be returning to Hawker Park Primary School in the coming year. This does not apply to our current Year 6 students.
Thank you
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BLUE TREE PROJECT
Dear Parents, Carers, and Community Members
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who generously gave your time and effort to help paint our blue tree as part of the global Blue Tree Project.
Your commitment to this important cause not only made the day a success but also helped spark meaningful conversations about mental health within our community.
The Blue Tree Project is a global initiative with the mission to remind us of the importance of speaking up when facing mental health challenges. By painting one of our trees blue, we have joined a powerful movement that encourages open dialogue, reduces stigma, and serves as a visual reminder that no one is alone in their struggles.
Our blue tree now stands as a symbol of hope, resilience, and connection, one that will undoubtedly inspire conversations and remind everyone that help is never as far away as it may seem. These blue trees have appeared on every continent, and we are incredibly proud to contribute to this global message right here in our own community.
This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to foster a supportive and caring environment where mental health is prioritised and openly discussed.
Your participation and support make all the difference in helping us create a safe space for everyone.
Thank you again for your unwavering commitment to this cause.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Wattyl for donating the Blue Tree paint.
Together, we are making a real difference.
With Thanks
Lesley
Mental Health Leader
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DID YOU KNOW?
- The triple P – Positive Parenting Programme – is free and can be completed on line
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GREENWOOD DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE
Please find below the Roster for the upcoming Term 3 School Holidays
CLOSED: Monday 23rd September
OPEN: Tuesday 24th-Wednesday 25th
CLOSED: Thursday 26th
OPEN: Friday 27th Sept.
OPEN: Mon 30th Sept – Friday 4th October
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Week 10:
17 Sept – Interschool Jumps
20 Sept – Last Day of Term 3
Week 1 Term 4:
8 Oct – Constable Care Incursion K1-Yr2
9 Oct – AQWA Excursion TA3 and TA6
10 Oct – Constable Care Incursion K2, Yr3-6
10 Oct – Constable Care Excursion EC1 and TA1
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TERM DATES 2024
Term 3: Monday 15 July – Friday 20 September
Term 4: Monday 7 October – Thursday 12 December
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2024
Term 3: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 6 October
Term 4: Friday 13 December to Tuesday 4 February (inclusive)
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TERM 4 PLANNER (PROVISIONAL)
COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Please see our noticeboard outside administration for the following events:
Instyle Tennis – Term 4 – Friday morning 7.45am – Sign up here!
Kingsway Indoor Stadium School Holiday Programs – What’s On!
Kids Volleyball Clinics at Greenwood College – How to register!
Junior Sports Competitions at Kingsway Indoor Stadium starting October – Sign up here!
Hamersley Rec Centre Ladies Walking Netball Competition – QR Code for details!
Kingsway Table Tennis Club School Holiday Clinics – Sign up here!