Hobartville Public School

To strive for excellence in a caring environment

Valder Ave, Richmond NSW 2753 T: 4578 1110 or 4578 2268 F: 4588 5882

E: hobartvill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: http://www.hobartvill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Newsletter 22 20 August, 2012

Principal’s Report Dear Parents and Carers In my short time at Hobartville PS I have been impressed by the teamwork of the students and staff, backed up by the support of a wonderful school community. It is always a pleasure be able to share our successes and achievements with all. Sadly, last Friday we were advised of the passing of one of our parents, Mr Tanner. I know I speak for all of our school community in expressing our deepest sympathy to Mrs Tanner, Jacob and Hayden in their loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Striving and achieving is the focus for students at Hobartville PS and they have continued to shine in their recent pursuits and activities. Our school Environment Team have been extremely busy in recent weeks, tendering and extending our gardens, particularly the vegetable and rainforest gardens. During Education Week, Ms Molluso, School Education Director (Hawkesbury) visited our school with two student ambassadors from Hawkesbury High School. Ms Molluso was impressed with the hospitality and knowledge of our Environment Team, who gave informative talks on many aspects of the gardens, their construction and the future plans. Ms Molluso was also able to join in some Mathematics classes with K1C and K1W; thoroughly enjoyed a rendition of ‘Colour My World’ and delighted in a short visit to KG. Our senior students have been busy putting their cricket skills to the test. Last Friday we were represented at the Milo Cup Cricket Gala Day with both our girls and boys team making it through to the finals. Both teams were honourable in their performances and the boys were rewarded with a win. The boys will now progress to a regional final. Our boys State Knockout Cricket team were also successful in their recent match with Erskine Park PS. They too now progress to the next level. Well Done! This week we extend our best wishes to:

District Athletics

Our school will be represented by 44 students at the Hawkesbury PSSA Athletics Carnival to be held at McMahons Park, Kurrajong. Students will be competing in the field events on Wednesday 22 August, followed by the track events on Friday 24 August. I am sure the achievements at the recent Olympics will provide additional inspiration for our young athletes. Good Luck everyone! Hawkesbury Music Festival Rehearsal

Our talented school choir will be attending a combined Hawkesbury Schools rehearsal at Hawkesbury High School on

Tuesday 21 August in preparation for the Hawkesbury Music Festival to be held in Term 4. The choir has been working hard at lunch time each week to learn and practise their repertoire of songs and we were WOWED by their performance at the Education Week Spectacular with just a snippet of the repertoire – Well Done! Hobartville Public School is definitely the place to be! Kindest regards Karen Chamberlain

DIARY DATES

Term 3

20 – 24 August Book Week

22 August District Athletics

24 August District Athletics

30 August Fathers Day Stall

31 August Fathers Day Stall

14 September Teams & Group Photo Day

21 September Last day Term 3

Kindergarten for 2013

We have had a few new Kindergarten enrolments in the

last 2 weeks, which is wonderful. This also tells us that

many new parents to the area aren’t aware of the

importance of being enrolled for 2013 right now! Our

teaching staff numbers for 2012 are based on ALL our

current enrolments, including our known/intended

Kindergarten enrolments for 2013! We would also like all

our 2013 Kindergarten students to join in our Kindergarten

Orientation Program. If you are already a member of our

school or have friends with pre-school children intending to

enrol in 2013 and are in our area, please encourage

them to enrol immediately.

District Athletics Carnival

The Athletes representing Hobartville P.S. are :

Tia, Alexa, Isabelle, Elske, Kaitlyn S, Ashley G, Abby W, Holly

T, Brooke L, Maddison H, Caitlyn C, Bethany M, Zenaide, Kate

S, Caitlin H, Kayleigh H, Michelle A, Briony, Zoe P, Natasha H,

Jake E, Kobey M, Josh E, Luke M, Lachlan C, Zac M, Eric,

Nate, Nathan W, Harrison, Jacob W, Joel T, Tay, Josh S,

William, Billy, Deakyn, Aidhan B, Mark, Bryce, Jarome, Aiden K,

Patrick and Jed.

We know everyone will do his or her best and wish our team

every success.

Congratulations Hayden Sly, a former student of Hobartville

P.S., is competing in a 4km Cross Country Run in Adelaide on

Thursday 23 August.

Good luck Hayden.

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Awards

Blue Ribbons

Anneline B., Imogene W., Liam V., Ryan C., Katy S., Sharna

W., Jarrod R., Ryan L., Belle L., Yingnan C., Jye G., Isla M.,

Zoe P., Jordan T., Nathan K., Abigail B., lilly R., Amila G.,

Savannah S., Tyler C., Timothy S., Aberdeen W., Taleisha

T., Michelle A., Halle B., Joshua B., Alesha W., Sean L.,

Jasmine W. ,Corey M., Evelyn H., Aiden K., Logan M.,

Jessica W., Kaleah T., Baylee P., Olivia B., Jade S., Molly

S., Jacob A., Zacery R., Damon M., Kayleigh H., Matthew

M., Maddison G., Sophie R., Jake R., Jake E., Lara W.,

Paige C., Hayden T., Connor W., Jazmin R.

Environment Update

We have been successful in gaining a $1000 grant from the

Alive Group to implement a Wildlife Project in our school. After

attending a workshop at the University of Western Sydney the

students of S3C have decided to design and build 30 nesting

boxes to encourage native birds to flourish in our playground.

Our forest project has continued to develop with further

plantings happening during the past week. We have now

planted in excess of 150 trees and shrubs since National Tree

Day last year. This is a great achievement and we are looking

forward to doing further plantings in the coming weeks.

The vegetable garden is looking fabulous with our winter crops

nearing maturity. If you would like some parsley for your winter

dishes please ask as we are more than happy to share our

produce.

My thanks go to Leif Rosengaard for assisting in the

development of the forest area.

Mark Coulter

NOTICE to PARENTS of 2012 S2R boys!!!

Someone left a blue Coles Freezer Bag

in Mrs Randall's Room December 2011

Clothing inside consists of -

1 dark blue beach towel with light blue trim.

1 white singlet

1 pair of blue ALLSORTS boxers

Please pick up from the office ASAP.

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE

Blood Supplies are low – roll up your sleeve and donate

blood.

Blood donors are needed at the Nepean Donor Centre,

Batt Street South Penrith 4722 7600

Monday 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Tuesday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am – 1:00pm

Thursday 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturdays 8:00am – 3:00pm

Every blood donation helps save the life of 3 people.

Do something special. Give blood. Call 131495

or visit donateblood.com.au

Canteen News

Are you able to help? The canteen is desperate for helpers on

Fridays. If you are able to help one day a month, please see me

in the canteen or leave your name and number at the office.

California SUSHI is now available $2.50, soy sauce on request.

Term 3

Week 6

20 - 08 -12 Mon Help Needed

21 - 08 -12 Tues Canteen Closed

22 - 08 -12 Wed Ashley Gibbs, Sharon Heywood

23 - 08- 12 Thurs Kate Palmer

24 - 08 -12 Fri Shireen Dunshea, Stephanie Oatley

Week 7

27 - 08 -12 Mon Sam de Araugo

28 - 08 -12 Tues Canteen Closed

29 - 08 -12 Wed Julie Wright

30 - 08 -12 Thurs Help Needed

30 - 08 -12 Fri Shireen Dunshea, Stephanie Oatley

Week 8

03 - 09 -12 Mon Sarah Davy

04 - 09 -12 Tues Canteen Closed

05 - 08 -12 Wed Sara Lette

06 - 09 -12 Thurs Kate Palmer

07 - 09 -12 Fri Simone Wilson, Stephanie Oatley

Thank you,

Cathy

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Tuesdays 9:00 – 11:00am Hobartville Public School

[in the School Hall]

Free, fun activities

Information on child development and parenting

An opportunity to meet parents in your local area

Information about local services

Morning tea provided ... bring your hat!

For more information contact: Peppercorn Services Inc.: 4577 9804

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Hobartville Public School reserves the right to be selective with

its acceptance of advertising. The presence of advertising does

not mean the school endorses the subject or product.

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