Number 34/14 Wednesday November 5 2014

From Sue

Payment of School fees for 2015

Invoices were distributed earlier this term regarding payments for fees and books for 2015. My sincere thanks

go to the parents who have responded promptly with payments already. Our intention is to have all payments

received by the end of November so the 2015 school year can commence smoothly. Your cooperation in

making the payments would be greatly appreciated.

World Teachers’ Day

Celebrated in over 100 countries, World Teachers' Day acknowledges the efforts of teachers in an increasingly

complex, multicultural and technological society. It is a day on which students, parents and community

members can demonstrate their appreciation for the contributions that teachers have made to their community.

My sincere thanks go to the numerous parents who prepared a scrumptious morning tea for the staff on Friday

of last week. The tables were covered in some wonderful and very tempting culinary delights. Staff left with

appetites sated and a need to do some serious jogging!

Organisation for 2015

Our predicted enrolments for 2015 are shown below:

Foundation/Prep: 105

Year 1: 109

Year 2: 106

Year 3: 75

Year 4: 91

Year 5: 93

Year 6: 73

Total: 652

We have 12 new students enrolling in 2015 from Years 1 to 5 and 14 students exiting. I do try and balance the

numbers exiting with the new enrolments. Across the school we have a very slight predominance of boys from

Years Prep to 4 for next year, and this is more apparent at Years 5 and 6.

We are currently exploring options with the grade structure and of course considering classrooms. This year

we have 28 classes and I anticipate we will have the same number for 2015.

Teachers resuming from leave include: Bec Redwood, Kelly Shoppee and Michelle Olerhead-Griffiths.

Teachers taking leave in 2015 include: Fallon Page-Levett commencing late February.

Teachers remaining on leave during 2015 include: Helen Mamos, Karen Riley, Sally Jacka, Beck Watkins,

Jess Gazzo, Alison Powell and Cassie Humphreys. We have completed the first round of staff selection

involving 12 month contract positions for 2015.

CLOSING AT MIDNIGHT

TONIGHT!!!

RINDERCELLA DVDs AND

STILL PHOTOS ARE NOW

AVAILABLE VIA TRYBOOKING

http://www.trybooking.com/106864

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2014

NOVEMBER

Fri 7 Transition 2pm

Fri 14 Transition 2pm

Fri 14 2nd Hand Uniform Sale 2.15-3.30

Mon 17 Choreography Heats P/1/2

Tues 18 Choreography Heats Gr 3/4

Wed 19 Soiree 7pm McKinnon Sec

Fri 21 Choreography Heats Gr 5/6

Fri 21 Transition 2pm

Fri 21 HPS Xmas Party Trivia Night

Mon 24 Grade 4 Camp

Wed 26 Grade 3 Camp

Thurs 27 All Preps Excursion to Zoo

8.45am

Fri 28 Transition 2pm

Fri 28 Christmas Tree Delivery

DECEMBER

Fri 5 Choreography Finals

Tues 9 Orientation Day

Fri 12 Choreography Interschool Comp

Thu 18 Christmas Carols 6pm

2015 JANUARY

Thurs 29 First Day Back for ALL Students

FEBRUARY

Fri 27 Twilight Carnival

December Reports to be Distributed

Electronically

In an effort to provide school reports in a more

useful format and in response to parental requests,

we have decided to trial sending reports home

electronically. We will begin with the December

Reports this year. Individual student reports will be

sent to parents via email, in PDF format.

“Update Details Forms” were sent home in second

term this year asking parents to update any changes

in personal details. If your email has changed since

then, please ensure you let the school know as

soon as possible so we have your correct details. Reports will be emailed home during the last week

of term. Parents who are unable to access an

electronic copy are requested to inform the school

office.

Reminder: 2015 BYOD iPad Program in Years

5/6 Information Evening TONIGHT 6.30-7.30

This is an invitation for parents of children currently

in Grades 4 and 5 to attend the session on the BYOD

iPad Program which will be implemented in 2015

for our senior students. I encourage parents to

attend this session.

Sue Knight

Principal

LIBRARY NEWS THEME OF THE WEEK

BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Try these for starters: The one in the middle is the

green kangaroo, Angelina’s baby sister, Tim & Ed,

Flushed, Dinosaur danger, The double trouble series,

My sister Kyra, It takes two, Waiting for Benjamin &

The biggest bed in the world.

NEW BOOKS

How to play Australian Football (796RUS), Fables (398BRI),

Tiny Tim Verses for Children (821BEN) and Two times the Fun (JF CLE)

COMING EVENTS

Story sessions with Leigh Hobbs (Old Tom, Horrible Harriet)

for 8-11 year olds at the State Library.

http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/event/story-sessions-leigh-hobbs

AUSTRALIA’S 50 FAVOURITE KIDS’ BOOKS

Up for a challenge? Have a look at this list in the library and

see how many you have read.

Make sure you curl up with a great book this week.

Alison and Jennie

KIDS FITNESS TRAINING and

PARENT & CHILD EXERCISE SESSIONS

Paul Harris, Marc Stafford and the team of professional trainers at MSHF Training

would like to invite Hampton Primary school Kids to become more involved in

fitness and strength training. Professional training sessions will be held every

Tuesday and Thursday from 3.45 – 5.15 at THE MSHF Training Studio -

1/81 Beach Road Sandringham.

The Parent & Child exercise sessions are held every Saturday morning 8am at

Hampton beach foreshore (cnr. Beach Rd & Small St.)

Tuesdays & Thursdays

AGES: 5 – 8yrs: 3.45 – 4.15

9 – 11yrs: 4.15 – 4.45

12 – 14yrs: 4.45 – 5.15

The focus of each lesson will be on fitness, Strength, FUN and positive role

modelling from parents on Saturday.

To register your interest please go to the web site www.mshftraining.com.au or

email info@mshftraining.com.au

The cost of each session is $10 per child or $20 for a whole family on

Saturdays.

Tuesday’s sessions will be conducted by Paul Harris. Thursday sessions

will be conducted by Marc Stafford.

The course commences on Tuesday 14th October.

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HAMPTON 7 DAY MARKET

Specialising in quality fruit and vegies daily.

We also stock a large number of grocery lines:

Milk Eggs Drinks Pasta Etc.

Suppliers to hotels, motels, hospitals, clubs, restaurants and schools.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

IN THE BUSINESS

Dry Cleaning available

3 Plain Garments $19.50