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The Highlights Hamlyn Banks Primary School Phone: 5278 3100
2-24 Chaucer Street Fax: 5272 1030
Hamlyn Heights 3215 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hbps.vic.edu.au
Newsletter No. 9 April 17th, 2013
From Mr. Vella’s desk Firstly a warm welcome back to all students, staff and families, I trust that the holidays went well and you were able to spend some quality time with your families and friends.
I would like to thank the students, parents in the yard and staff for making me feel so welcome during my first day at Hamlyn Banks which started out with a staff photo! The students should be congratulated for their behaviour during the day that involved class, individual and for some family photos. What impressed me most was the organisation and confidence exhibited by the school captains, who set about their task of col-lecting grades and ushering them to the Multipurpose room with great efficiency. I am looking forward to working more closely with them in organising assembly and attending the ANZAC Commemoration Cere-mony on Tuesday 23rd April.
There are some important and exciting events occurring in the coming week that we hope the community will be involved in.
Please spread the word about our :
Prep information tours on Wednesday 24th April at 9:30 am and 6:00 pm
Trivia Night from 7:30 on April 24th in the new building
Arts Exhibition on April 29th
Helen Keller’s message “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement, nothing can be done without hope and confidence,” captures my state of mind leading into the beginning of my partnership with the Hamlyn Banks school community. As I mentioned in my letter home earlier in the week that the focus of my work will be around discovering what makes Hamlyn Banks tick. I am optimistic about the future for the students at the school as I can see an opportunity to build on the work that has occurred in the past. I would love to hear about the things that are important to you about Hamlyn Banks and your hopes for your children at the school. To assist me in understanding this can you please fill out the attached form and return it to the front office.
Regards
Daniel Vella
Principal
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BE SAFE BE RESPECTFUL BE A LEARNER
NOTES
DUE
EVENTS CALENDAR
APR
19 to 23
Life Education Van P-2
19 Canteen
Resumes
19 School
Development
Meeting
24 Prep Info
Session
9.30-10.30am
6.00 -7.00pm
24 District
Cross
Country
25 Anzac Day -
no school
26 Pupil Free - Staff Curriculum
Day - no school
Name:___________________________________
Children at the school:_______________________
3 Hopes
3 Expectations you would have of the Principal
3 Things that are working well at Hamlyn Banks
NOTES
SENT
TODAY
*Art News
*Art Invitations
*Book club
SCHOOL NEWS
Hi my name is Shakayla and I am here to prove to you that dogs are better than cats in a lot of ways!!!
Dogs can give you better company than cats. Dogs are better because they can play fetch and other cool games!!!
When you get home dogs are always happy to see you, because you see them every day and play with them cats don’t do that!!!
Dogs are better than cats because dogs can do better tricks this is rewarding and lets you build a stronger relationship build with your dogs!!
I hope I have convinced you dogs are better than cats. Dogs can play but cats can’t, they can make you happier then cats do and dogs are better than cats because dogs give stronger bonds!!!
Premier’s Reading Challenge
ASTOUNDING NEWS from The Premier’s Reading Challenge. We have our FIRST FINISHERS. A BIG Hamlyn Banks
CONGRATULATIONS goes to Ilija S and Parth A who has done a stupendous job finishing the challenge.
3-6 Fun Fitness Group
Mrs. Devcic and Mrs. Gillespie will be offering the children in years 3-6 the chance to walk/run in a social setting.
Where: Hamlyn Banks Primary School and or if rain in the Multi Purpose Room
When: 3.30-4.00pm Wednesday and Thursday (Starts April 24th)
All welcome to participate if you are interested in improving your fitness.
School Development
Fantastic Fun For Families! Trivia Night – Arts Centre, Hamlyn Banks
Wednesday, April 24th, 6.30 to 8 (doors open at 6). BYO food and drink (no
alcohol) Only one week to go until our Family Trivia Night, Wednesday, April 24th. Contact the office or write a diary note to reserve your table. Prizes galore! Only $10 per family! Come and meet
our new principal, Daniel Vella. Book a table today!!!
Please bring along 20cent pieces for this fun night.
We guarantee you’ll have fun, or your money back! School Development Committee meeting – this Friday, April 19th at 3.20, room 11 to finalise organisation of
next week’s trivia night.
CANTEEN ROSTER:MONTH: APRIL
April 19: Karen Kruger, Giovanna Greco & 1 helper
April 22: Karen Kruger & Fiona Demunck
April 26: No School
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL LUNCH
ROSTER
April 24: Karen Kruger & Kylie Dudley
OTHER NOTES:
Canteen resumes back on Friday 19th April. Special lunches resume on Wednesday 24th April.
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Donations of gifts needed. Price range between $2 to $15. Eg: Hankies, Chocolates, Soap. Anything you think suitable for a mum’s gift. No used items please. Needed urgently bags of sealed lollies for mugs and also curling ribbon. A basket will be outside the canteen door to leave your donations or leave with Karen in the canteen. This stall is only 4 weeks away so if you can help it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Karen.
Grade 6/5 News
Grade 5 Bike Ed program—Term 2
Bike Ed for grade 5 students starts next Monday. Grade 5 students have been given permission forms. In the first two weeks we assess rider skill and road knowledge in the school yard. After initial revision of safety procedures, the majority of the program is on-road. Participation is strongly en-couraged as the program is pre-driver education.
Transition Information Year 7 – 2014
All grade 6 students were given their Yr 7, 2014 Placement documents on Monday. Please read these carefully. Applications for enrolment are
due back at Hamlyn Banks by Friday, May 31st
We encourage families to attend Open Nights at schools they are considering attending.
We would love it if they were returned earlier as we need to process information.
All students need to return forms, even if
they have a confirmed place at a non-
government school.
Western Heights College
2014 Year 7 Information Evening.
Tuesday May 7
4.30pm and 6pm
Information Sessions followed by tour
For more information 5277 1177 or
www.whc.vic.edu.au
North Geelong Secondary College - ACADEMIC
ACHIEVERS PROGRAM 2014
Application Process
In order to be eligible for the pro-gram students must sit a test at NGSC to test competency in Eng-lish, Mathematics & Problem Solving.
Testing will be held on:
Saturday 18th May @ NGSC
Commencing at 10:00am
Scores will determine the suitability of students for the program
For more information please contact Paul Dawson (Assistant Principal) on 52405800.
Matthew Flinders Girls’ Secondary College
Information Evening
April 30th 7 to 8.15 pm, Hall, main campus, Myers St
Open Day May 1st Tours 9 to 10.30, 1.30 to 3. Come and see the school at work!
Accelerated Learning Program
Information evening – Wednesday, April 17th at 7pm.
Applications close Friday, May 3rd. Testing – May 4th. For further information – Caroline Hall Ph 5221 8288 [email protected]
Applications are available on the night or from the website – www.mfgsc.vic.edu.au
Wins a $20 voucher
from Blae Clark
& Liam Deller
2/1O
Match your savings for school costs, dollar for dollar, up to $500.
You may be eligible if you have:
a Health Care or a Pensioner Concession Card
Some regular income from work (you or your partner)
Contact Amanda Vernon, your local Saver Plus Worker:
03 5278 8122 or [email protected]
Woolworths Earn & Learn
A collection box is at the school office, so please start
collecting!
Please support these
companies as they support us
Hamlyn Banks Primary OSHC phone: 0452247747 Coordinator: Mel
For enrolment enquiries contact:
VINES ROAD GUARDIAN
Prop: Glenn Bennett-Hullin (B
Pharmacy)
PH 5278 4064
When you purchase goods from our pharmacy.
We will donate 5% to your school.
Welcome Back everyone,
Before School Care
Wow! What a brilliant start to the term boys and girls. Everyone has returned from the holidays with lovely big smiles and great attitudes.
So far this week the children have been using materials and objects in the room to create novel games to play. I have seen some amazing team work in action.
In Term 2 , Before School Care will be focusing on sustainable practices and be-ing responsible for our environment. This will be achieved through fun activities such as making grass heads and recycled paper.
I had a great break and hope you did too. I look forward to hearing all about it this week.
This Term I am hoping to do a few science experiments this term so we may need a few extra materials donated. Please watch this space. Thank you in advance for your help with this.
We are really looking forward to this new term and would like to remind parents that if you would like to have your children attend OSHC please long onto www.campaustralia.com.au
Unfortunately we no longer have Karen working with us of an afternoon. We thank her for all her hard work last term, I am sure we will see her back soon doing a fill in role.
Mel, Jess, Hannah, Joel and Karen
Head Office Ph : 1300 105 343
Hamlyn Banks Dance
Term 2 commenced on Sunday April 14th
Any new students are welcome to attend. 9.30 – 11am Sundays at school in the Arts Centre.
Karen & Kristy