Issue 17 16th June 2021 Ph: 9234 6700 Week 9 Term 2
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WE HAVE A NEW PRINCIPAL!!
Early this week we were informed that we have a new Principal who will commence with us on the first day of Term Three. We welcome Leanne Allen to Huntingdale Primary School, and look forward to getting to know her. I am hoping that she will be able to come in and meet staff and maybe students before the end of term, but it is a busy time of year and this may not be possible. CARPARK AGAIN A staff member’s car was hit by a car that was illegally reversing out of the disabled bay. This person did not report the incident to the office and significant damage was done to the paintwork of this car. I repeat that parking in a disabled bay at any time of the day is against the law, unless you have an ACROD sticker that is current and it must be displayed. Again today, I had to remind parents not to park in our carpark. This is a safety issue, and our role is to keep all children safe on our grounds. LAPATHON Kindy Lapathons are today and tomorrow. Pre-Primary to Year Six is on Friday starting at 1.30pm. Parents are welcome to take part this year. (Please remember no pets are allowed on school grounds.) If you do not wish for your child to participate in the coloured fun part of the Lapathon, please ensure they wear their Faction T-Shirt. If you do wish your child to be part of the coloured fun, please dress them in a white t-shirt. This will allow staff and senior students assisting to identify those that can be coloured. At the end of the event, students will return to their classes (but not in the rooms), and they will be dismissed by their classroom teacher. If you wish to take your child home, please ensure the classroom teacher ticks them off the list outside the classroom. The P&C has organised a coffee machine to be on site for all three events. WINTER CARNIVAL Students in Years Five and Six are preparing for the winter carnival which will be held on Friday 25th June (next week). REPORTS Reports will go home with all students on Thursday 24th June. FIDGET POPPETS We do understand that some students use these as calming devices, however, many students are bringing them to school and we now have issues with theft, trading and inappropriate use. If you would like your child to be able to use one of these, would you please write a note to your child’s classroom teacher. Please work with us as we have recently dealt with a number of students who have been upset or angry, as their Poppet is no longer in their possession. SALLY JULIAN Principal |
DATES TO REMEMBER
KINDY LAPATHON
Tues/Thurs Group – Thursday 17th June Starts at 1.30pm LAPATHON – COLOUR EVENT Friday 18th June Starting at 1.30pm YEAR 6 RED CROSS INCURSION Tuesday 22nd June CONVENTION CENTRE EXCURSION YEARS 4 & 5 Tuesday 22nd June SCHOOL PHOTOS Tuesday 22nd June & Wednesday 23rd June NAIDOC WEEK (Week 11) 28th June – 2nd July SEMESTER ONE REPORTS HOME Thursday 24th June NAIDOC ASSEMBLY Friday 2nd July LAST DAY OF TERM TWO Friday 2nd July FIRST DAY OF TERM THREE Tuesday 20th July (Monday 19th July is a Pupil Free Day) 2022 KINDY APPLICATIONS If you have children born between 1st July 2017 and 30th June 2018...they are due to start Kindergarten in 2022. (Next Year) We are currently accepting Kindy 2022 applications. Please call into the office to pick up an ‘Application for Enrolment’ form, to be completed and returned. You can also download one from our website. SCHOOL PHOTOS School Photos will take place next Tuesday 22nd June & Wednesday 23rd June. Please ensure your child wears their white polo shirt or for Kindy/ and Pre-Primary students…their green polo shirt. If you wish to order online, you do not need to return the form to school. If you are ordering with cash, you will need to send it in the Kapture envelope to school on your child’s photo day. They will then be handed directly to Kapture. |
HEAL COUNTRY – PLANT A SEED
The theme for 2021 NAIDOC is Heal Country.
Last week all native seed packages were distributed to Huntingdale PS families through the eldest child at school. If you have not seen the package (blue ziplock bag) please check their bag.
Inside the ziplock bag you will have spotted a Family Commitment Slip.
We would ask you to:
The theme for 2021 NAIDOC is Heal Country.
Last week all native seed packages were distributed to Huntingdale PS families through the eldest child at school. If you have not seen the package (blue ziplock bag) please check their bag.
Inside the ziplock bag you will have spotted a Family Commitment Slip.
We would ask you to:
- Complete the ‘family commitment slip’ and return it to your eldest child’s class teacher asap; and
- With your children, engage in the seed planting process through germination to transfer into your family garden when they are ready.