16 September 2020      Issue 28

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                     Message from the Principal  

YES, IT’S SPORTS DAYS
On Tuesday we started on the 153 listed events that make up our school’s Sports Days by completing the Jumps, Throws and the 400 metre races. The event count does not include the two Kindy Sports Sessions!
To get ready for so many events with over 600 children takes a fair amount of effort and patience, but a worthwhile endeavour. Thanks go to teaching staff, a wide range of support staff, office staff and admin team members for making this week of events possible.
The support of your P&C Association means that key traditional activities are going ahead from the Canteen Lunch Special, raffles, to ribbons for place getters even in these COVID times.
 
COMING TO SCHOOL
As this term has been the only “normal” term this year we are sending home a full copy of every student’s attendance record for Term Three on Monday, including the weeks up to the end of Week Eight, to acknowledge sound attendance and clearly inform families of their children’s attendance.
While it is important for children to stay home when ill, it is vital to attend every day that they are well, and avoid soft options such as a day off for a birthday.
Those students with a 90% or greater attendance will have a big gold sticker attached to their record sheet.
Our best attendance class this term is…Year Two, Room 11 …. where every child will be bringing home a gold sticker attendance record. Well done Miss Edwards and Room 11 students and families!
 
SPORTS DAY GUIDELINES
Families are asked to stay behind barriers, socially distance as much as is practical, not visit faction bays, and collect students from their class at the end of the day.
By following these basic guidelines, we can hold our Sports Days and stay safe.

 
EDD BLACK

P&C REQUEST
The P&C are requesting raffle donations.
 
If any families own a business or know of someone that does, and would be willing to donate vouchers, items or services for the Sports Carnival raffles, please contact hpspcsecretary@gmail.com
 
(Due to Covid-19 restrictions, food items can’t be accepted)

RAFFLE RESULTS –
P&C VIEWING SPACES
 
Winner of the Junior Shelter space is: Renae Hickey
 
Winner of the Senior Shelter space is: Ricky Rowe
 
Winner of the Junior & Senior Blanket space is: Chantel Balding

JUNIOR SPORTS CARNIVAL -
PP-YR 2
Thursday September 17th
 
SENIOR SPORTS CARNIVAL -
YRS 3-6
Friday September 18th

PRE-PRIMARY UNIT 2
ASSEMBLY
Thursday September 24th
 
ASSEMBLY –
ROOMS 1 & 4
Friday September 25th

LAST DAY OF
TERM 3
Friday September 25th
 
FIRST DAY OF
TERM 4
Tuesday October 13th
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EVENTS HAPPENING BEGINNING OF TERM 4
 
Social Dance Lessons
Years 5 & 6
 From Week 1
 
Book Week
Week 2
 
In Term Swimming for
Pre-Primary to Year 2
Weeks 3 & 4
(Notes will be sent home next week.)

               MEET THE STAFF

           Ms Rochelle Duckworth
                      Art Teacher

​Went To School:
In Toronto Canada –
Kipling Collegiate &
York University
 
Previous Schools for Work:
Wananami Remote Community School
Broome Primary School
Australind Primary School
 
Personal Interests:
Art, Music, Concerts, a nice massage and a facial.
 
School Interests:
Wellbeing of staff and students.
 
Favourite Food:
French toast or blueberry pancakes with maple syrup.