YOUNG LEADERS

Last week our school leaders travelled to Sydney with Mrs Callinan and other leaders around the area, to attend the Halogen Young Leaders’ conference. They left early Sunday morning, arriving in Sydney late Sunday afternoon where they did some sight seeing before attending the conference the next day. Cate Campbell– Olympic Swimmer She used her swimming tools as an example of what each thing represents and the importance of them, her goggles were so she can see her goals clearly. Pull buoy– not to let setbacks determine your fate. A stopwatch– is to stay motivated and medals are the reward after hard work. Tim Diamond– Cotton On Foundation Builds schools in Uganda and provides education to those communities. His key point was “The world needs YOU– you are the CHANGEMAKERS!” Tamsin Janu– Author of Figgy and Blossom Tamsin was determined to do what she is passionate about even though she hates being the centre of attention.

YOUNG LEADERS CONT.

Her key point was “All you need is a plan and some courage. Stand up for what you’re passionate about” Holly Ferling– Female cricketer Holly’s key message was to find the little wins in life. Setbacks will happen, take these as an opportunity to learn! It’s all about your mindset. EMBRACE the fact that you can make change. The leaders had a ball and will remember this experience!

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Thank you to Essential Energy for their very kind donation of four (4) cable spools for a project three Year 6 students have undertaken. Katrina Laviano, Teagan Flanagan and Claire Veenhuizen asked if they could refurbish the Year 6 area which is situated at the front of the school. Year 6 students must earn the right to use this space by earning 50 personal points in class. The girls presented a written and graphic proposal, with a budget and web page images of potential resources. How could I possibly say no! See page 2 for further details on this great initiative.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Term 1 Week 8 Date: Thursday 21st March 2019

Rian Cabahug– 3/4Y

Rian always tries her best in class and sets a positive example in all areas of

her learning for others to follow. Well done, Rian!

Hanwood Public School School St, Hanwood, NSW, 2680

Tel: (02) 6963 0297 Email: hanwood-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web page: www.hanwood-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

YEAR 6 AREA

Katrina Laviano, Teagan Flanagan and Claire Veenhuizen recently made an appointment to see me with their proposal to add some more outdoor furniture to the Year 6 area so more students could use it. I really enjoyed listening to them justify why this was important and how they were going to fund their project. They had even researched what they could purchase, including costings for everything. They also presented a drawing of the potential layout. I was so impressed. They wrote a letter to Essential Energy asking if it would be possible for the spools to be donated for their project. They said yes! The girls are completing this project in their own time and have given up recess and lunch times to work on it. I am very proud of you all for coming up with such a great idea and acting on it. The girls will now work out what seating they need, and if their initial ideas will still work in their new space. Right: Mrs St Baker, Katrina Laviano, Teagan Flanagan, Claire Veenhuizen and Ian Muller from Essential Energy who turned up to school last Thursday to show us a spool to ensure it was what we wanted. He then returned with a further three (3). Below: The girls sanding back the tops. They are currently deciding what colours they are going to paint the spools/tables.

PE NEWS

It has been a fantastic start to the Year in PE Lessons. With the Oval being out of action while the grass grows we have had fun learning new skills and games on the Basketball Court. This term, students have been participating in skills based games to improve their coordination, timing, spatial awareness and movement skills. The students have been playing games like Flag, Angle Ball, Hockey, Tennis, Storm the Castle, Car Park, Donkey Tail and Basketball. Playing these games has given students the opportunity to develop their PE skills. It has also helped develop their sportsmanship, team work and being able to cooperate with others. Next term students will be starting the Athletics Unit, where they will be taught how to run, jump and throw in various events (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, High Jump, Long Jump, Sprints and Starts) in preparation for the School Athletics Carnival. I would like to congratulate all the students who bring their hat and drink bottle to PE Lessons, keep up the great work. Mrs Pilkington PDHPE Teacher

5/6L Miss Capstick

TEACHER IN THE SPOTLIGHT

5/6L News We have had a flying start to term 1 here in our classroom. Working hard and keeping busy daily. During the term we have been ‘change detectives’ for Science. Viewing changes to objects and materials when conditions change. It has given students the opportunity to explore melting, evaporating, dissolving, burning and chemical reactions. 5/6L students have also been busy learning about and researching Asian countries for their Geography assessment task, as a part of our diverse world unit. Students have carried out their own research, created their own PowerPoint presentations and will present them to their peers later in the term. Each student has completed their research individually and independently created their presentations. For Writing this term students have engaged with Imaginative and Persuasive writing. Enjoying both a great deal, students have published a lot of their writing on Microsoft Word. Working on typing and presentation skills also. We are all excited to welcome Oliver to our classroom.

MRS GAYNOR CASTELLARO Mrs Castellaro is a valued Assistant

Principal at HPS. She loves watching children grow and learn. Being a part

of the learning journey with her students is ‘wonderful’!

Mrs Castellaro enjoys spending time with her family and having fun. One of

her many interests is caravanning.

KP NEWS

BWW NEWS

The BWW received a new compost bin for the garden. All the money to pay for the bin came from the recycling of the cans, bottles and poppas. A big thank you to Montana for delivering the compost bin.

Literacy We are working so hard to improve our reading and writing. So many of us are bringing in our home readers each week to have them changed over and getting our charts signed each night. In our Sound Waves program we have learnt so many different chants. Ask us to show you some of the chants we know! Numeracy In Maths we have been working hard to write our numbers correctly. We are able to make patterns with different objects in the classroom. We have also been looking at addition and subtraction. Grandparents Day On Thursday April 11th in Week 11 Kindergarten will be hosting a special afternoon tea for their parents, carers and grandparents. Don’t forget to return the note letting us know how many will be attending the performance if you haven’t already done so. BOOK CLUB ORDERS DUE BACK IN TOMORROW FRIDAY, NO LATE ORDERS ACCEPTED

CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 1, 2019

Week 8

Monday 18-3 Ann Maree Agostini Janelle Laird Tanya Troy

Friday 22-3 Ann Maree Agostini Melinda Serafin

Week 9

Monday 25-3 Ann Marie AgostinI Tanya Troy Erin Bonetti

Friday 29-3 Ann Marie Agostini

Week 10

Monday 1-4 Ann Marie Agostini Tanya Troy Alicia Webb

Friday 5-4 Ann Marie Agostini

Chicken Pox There has been reported a case of Chicken Pox in our school over the last few days. The infection and rash will go away without treatment, but because chickenpox is easily spread from person to person, a child infected with the virus should stay home until the rash is completely crusted over. Signs and Symptoms Red bumps that looks like

pimples or insect bites Dry crusted sores that

form over the blisters An itchy rash that usually

begins on the belly, back or face and spreads to the arms and legs and else-where on the body

Fever, chills Muscle and joint pain Headaches Use calomine lotion on itchy areas and keep the child from scratching the infected areas to avoid infection by bacteria.

BULLYING NO WAY! DAY

P&C NEWS

Reminder for Tupperware drink bottle orders. These orders need to be in at the school office by Friday 22nd March.

On Saturday 23rd March, we are holding a cake stall on Election Day. Donations of cakes, biscuits etc are required, please leave donated goods at the school on Friday 22nd March. If you are able to spare an hour to help man the cake stall, please leave your name at the office. Your time and donations are greatly appreciated.

Helpers are required to cook a fundraising BBQ at a Clearing Sale being held on Saturday 6th April, if you are able to help please leave your name at the office.

McWilliams Wines have invited us to collect a gold coin entry fee (which is donated back to the school) over the Easter weekend at the Cellar Door. If you are able to assist over the Easter weekend please leave your name at the office.

P&C ELECTION DAY CAKE STALL

TERM 1 2019

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat Sun

8

18/3 Assembly 3/4S Donated Cakes and slices needed on Fri/Sat

19/3 20/3 21/3 22/3 Netball Knockout (girls team)

23/3 Election Day P&C Cake Stall

24/3

9

25/3 26/3 27/3 Performance ‘Out of Africa’ 2:30pm in the Hall Netball Gala Day

28/3 29/3 30/3 31/3

10

1/4 Assembly 1/2C

2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 P&C catering for Clearing Sale

7/4

11

8/4 9/4 P&C Meeting 7pm

10/4 11/4 12/4 13/4 14/4

TERM 2 2019

1

29/4 Staff Development Day

30/4 All students return

1/5 2/5 3/5 4/5 5/5

2

6/5 7/5 Assembly 5/6CB Hanwood Cross Country

8/5 9/5 10/5 11/5 12/5

3

13/5 14/5 P&C meeting 7pm

15/5 16/5 17/5 18/5 19/5

4

20/5 21/5 Assembly Captains and Italian

22/5 23/5 24/5 Zone Cross Country

25/5 26/5

5

27/5 28/5 29/5 30/5 31/5 1/6 2/6

6

3/6 4/6 Assembly 3/4DM

5/6 6/6 7/6 8/6 9/6

7

10/6 Queen’s Birthday holiday

11/6 P&C Meeting 7pm

12/6 13/6 14/6 15/6 16/6

8

17/6 18/6 Assembly KB 19/6 20/6 21/6 22/6 23/6

9

24/6 25/6 26/6 27/6 28/6 29/6 30/6

2019 assemblies. Term 1 - Monday 3pm, Term 2 - Tuesday 3pm, Term 3 - Wednesday 3pm, Term 4 - Thursday 3pm