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Term 1 Week 7 2019

Opportunities and Events We are so proud of all our students who have attended a variety of events and activities this week. They have demonstrated such mature, sensible behaviour and commitment to gaining the most from these opportunities. Congratulations to Stage 3 students who participated in an informative excursion to Rouse Hill House and Farm, engaging in authentic experiences connected with their History and Visual Arts program. Congratulations also to our School Leaders who attended the GRIP Leadership Conference and engaged in conversations about the qualities of assessment capable learners. Stage 2 students thoroughly enjoyed a performance at Riverside Theatre, Billionaire Boy, about the importance of friendship and family. We thank our teachers for their commitment in ensuring our students are able to participate in these valuable opportunities. Finally, we acknowledge the work of Chris Prouty, our School Chaplain, who had a successful fundraiser last week raising money for drought stricken farmers through the Shrove Pancake Day morning raising $350. Thank you to the fabulous community volunteers who helped make the morning a success.

Exeter Rd, Homebush West 2140 T: 9746 9304 F: 9746 2148

E: [email protected] W: www.homebushw-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

11 March 2019 Homebush West Public School

Homebush West Public School

Excellence in Public Education Empowering every student to be active, informed, creative and

successful

Right: Leadership Conference

Term 1 Week 7 Monday Wrapped with Love 1-2pm Tuesday Metro Assist – Turning into Kids 9.15-11am P&C Cupcake Day Wednesday Zone Swimming Carnival Spanish class 3.15pm Thursday Assembly (Hosted by 65C) Scripture Enrichment Groups Chess classes 3pm Friday National Day against Bullying and Violence PSSA Tennis French Class 3.15pm

Special Points of Interest

Opportunities and Events

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence—Friday

Supporting your child at home—Resources for Parents

Online Bullying and Cyber Safety Parent Seminar Monday 1 April

Sunsmiles Dental Program

Leadership Conference

Stage 2 Excursion: Billionaire Boy

Stage 3 Excursion: Rouse Hill excursion

Term 1 Week 7 2019

Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education

Empowering students to be active, informed, creative and successful

We value

Quality in all that

we do

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence - FRIDAY

This Friday is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and across the school this week, and every day, we embed anti-bullying strategies into our practice and school culture. This week in particular students will focus on the “Bullying. No Way! Take Action Everyday” message. The most effective way parents can support students dealing with bullying, is to be fully resourced, being across the resources, understanding the best ways parents can support and assist their child in response to and prevent of bullying. The website link below provides outstanding information and resources for parents, students, teachers and the wider community. Bullying prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Action Parents and carers are encouraged to access this resource and take the time to develop their understanding what bullying is, what the research says, how parents and carers can respond.

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/Resources/Documents/InfographicWhatWeKnow.PDF

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/Resources/Documents/InfographicWhatWeKnow.PDF

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We value

Respect for others

Supporting your child at home - Resources for parents At Homebush West Public School, our vision is to empower students and our school community partners in maximising student outcomes. In order to make a positive impact on children’s health and wellbeing, we need to empower them with skills that can be used throughout their lives. Please find below links to websites that provide families with a range of information sheets, blogs and services to help you support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Each site contains practical information, tips, and strategies across a range of common childhood issues and are endorsed by the Department of Education. The Student Wellbeing Hub; The resources available on the Student Wellbeing Hub help to create learning communities that promote student wellbeing and the development of respectful relationships. The Hub is underpinned by the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, which highlights the importance of educators, parents and students working together. https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/ ‘Cool Kids’ Programs for children and teens; https://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/hospital-and-clinics/centre-for-emotional-health-clinic/programs-for-children-and-teenagers Raising Children; Provides up-to-date, evidence-based, scientifically validated information about raising children and caring for yourself as a parent or carer. They gather this information and translate it into everyday language with plenty of real-life examples. http://raisingchildren.net.au/school_age/school_age.html Online Bullying and Cyber Safety Parent Seminar Monday 1st April 5.30pm Do not miss this opportunity to support your child’s safety online. Dr Kristy Goodwin is an expert and every parent should make the time to be part of this seminar. Winter Sport We note that it is almost time for winter sport including selection for our Soccer and Netball teams.

Stage 1 parents it is time to start preparing your child for Friday Swim Scheme.

Stage 2 parents if your child cannot yet swim 25m unassisted, we urge you to consider including them in the optional Friday Swim Program during sport time. Contact the school if you have any questions, both of these programs will commence in the last week of this term.

Lastly, we wish our 17 Zone Swimmers all the best for their competition races Wednesday. Estelle Southall - Principal Roxanne Picoaga - Deputy Principal Coming Up Term 1, Week 8 2019 19 March – P&C Meeting 7pm 19 March – Metro Assist: Turning into Kids 19 March – Sunsmiles Dental Program 21 March – Harmony Day 22 March – World Water Day

Parents attending International Woman’s Day at Strathfield Council

https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/

https://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/hospital-and-clinics/centre-for-emotional-health-clinic/programs-for-children-and-teenagers

https://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/hospital-and-clinics/centre-for-emotional-health-clinic/programs-for-children-and-teenagers

http://raisingchildren.net.au/school_age/school_age.html

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Meet the Teacher Night It was a great pleasure to host Open Classrooms, Parent Information Sessions and School expo at our annual Meet the Teacher Night last Tuesday. The variety of teacher led sessions is designed to offer parents’ choice about the information they wish to pursue. We pride ourselves on the variety of rich opportunities offered at our school that contribute to the educational success of our students. We hope that parents and carers feel informed, empowered and well-resourced as we partner with you in educating your child. Feedback from our community is a vital component to ensuring we continue to improve the event in the future. Please take the time to complete the three question survey via the link below. This link has also been communicated on the school app. Parent Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNHGZ6V

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNHGZ6V

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Community

Involvement

Pancake Day—raising funds for our Farmers!

Term 1 Week 7 2019



We value

A caring and safe

environment

P&C Meeting next week You haven’t missed our first P&C meeting for 2019, the AGM and first meeting will be held next Monday the 18th of March at 7pm. There is always a lot happening at Homebush West PS and one of the best ways to find out about programs and plans is to join the P&C. Joining the P&C, hearing from the Principal, meeting other parents and having an opportunity to ask questions is an easy way to get involved in your children’s learning. Parental involvement in children’s learning is beneficial. Harvard University research* shows it leads to better educational, social, and emotional outcomes for children. In addition, Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth (ARACY) research** demonstrates parental involvement contributes to overall student positive attainment, behaviour and attendance at school. Details Monday 18 MARCH 7pm in The Hub. Some members of the 2018 Executive Team will be in The Hub from 6:30 if you’d like to arrive a little early to have a cup of tea and meet some other parents before the meeting starts. Please bring $1 to join the P&C as a member so you can vote! * David R. Topor , Susan P. Keane , Terri L. Shelton & Susan D. Calkins, Parent Involvement and Student Academic Performance: A Multiple Mediational Analysis; **Emerson, L., Fear. J., Fox, S., and Sanders, E. (2012). Parental engagement in learning and schooling: Lessons from research. Sun Smiles Dental Program at Homebush West The Sun Smiles free Oral Health Prevention Program will take place at Homebush West on Tuesday 19th of March (Week 8) and Tuesday 26th of March (Week 9). The program includes three key components:

Education to promote oral health through the use of puppets.

Dental screening and fluoride varnish.

Dental referral pathways.

Every student who has the dental screening will receive a Sun Smiles bag containing a free toothbrush and toothpaste. The Care Bear Mascot will also be visiting and providing a healthy yogurt cup to all students who are taking part in the program. Parents of all Kindergarten students and any new students will need to sign the consent form for your child to take part. If you signed the consent for your child last year they may participate again with that consent. This is a free program for all students. Ms Saad

Term 1 Week 7 2019



We value

Quality in all that

we do

Leadership Conference It was an amazing day at Sydney Olympic Park Quay Centre. Were we learned all about leadership qualities, and the main four character traits. Emily (one of the hosts) talked through what the core main traits were in an interesting manner. Instead of just saying the facts she showed us clips of movies and made us try to engage with them and realise what the characters traits were, we were told to tell someone else what we realised about it but instead of doing it with the person next us we had to do it with a person from another school. By doing this we were showing one of the leadership qualites, confidence with humility. All of the qualities were confidence and humility, others focused, reliability, and empathy. The hosts engaged everyone and made everyone learn how to become a better leader. They made us communicate with other schools and tell our opinions and what we thought about that topic. They gave us booklets to fill out information on what our opinions were and what the other schools opinions were for the task. There was a part when they made everyone laugh but still learn. That was when the loud noises came. They also made us use the four main core traits then and there they used scenarios for us to use our understanding of the four core traits. Overall, the 24 leaders who attended all had an amazing and insightful day. By Pravin & Sandeep Stage 2 Excursion – Billionaire Boy

Last Thursday Stage 2 ventured to the theatre at Parramatta to watch a live production of Billionaire Boy. This amazing play is based on the novel by David Williams. Billionaire Boy is about a young boy Joe who has everything he could ever want, including a golden underwater Ferrari and his very own cinema but what Joe really wants is a friend. The show was highly entertaining and it also conveyed some important messages about the value of friendship and family. We loved that the play included spectacular musical numbers and lots of laughs and we all thought it was highly entertaining. After the theatre, Stage 2 headed to the park for recess and games. All of Stage 2 agreed it was a fabulous day.

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We value

Respect for others

Billionaire Boy Excursion Photos

Stage 3 Excursion – Rouse Hill excursion As part of the Term One Integrated Unit, Stage 3 students attended an excursion to Rouse Hill House and Farm. During the day students engaged in two learning opportunities with educators. One session Colonial Eye, investigated the role of artists during the early colonial period and considered how they contributed to the development of the colony. In session two, students explored the former farm and examined a range of sources to learn about the expansion of NSW in the 19th century and investigated its impacts on the environment, the people of the Boorooberongal clan and the colonisers. They also examined displays and artefacts to investigate Indigenous land management, and farm structures and technologies as evidence of European farming practices and the challenges of irrigation. Mr Fung

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We value

Success for all

Our Excursion To Rouse Hill House and Farm! On Wednesday the 6th of March, 6/5CWS went to Rouse Hill House and Farm. As soon as we got there we ate some recess because the bus drive was about 45 minutes. Afterwards we were separated into groups of 15 to do rotations. 6/5C was split into two groups which went to either 6/5W or 6/5S. The groups in 6/5CS first did the art activities and learnt why artists were important during the colonisation. During that session, we were drawing (and then water colouring) landscapes, we drew a kookaburra and a summer house (gazebo). After that we had our lunch and played a little. The second session (for 6/5SC) was about information on aboriginal tools and what they were used for. Then we looked at the house that Richard Rouse had built and the servant section of the house. In the servant house, we looked at some important people and what they did. Richard’s house looked very grand and it was really dark, though it had some light. Afterwards we went back to the stairs and marked the roll. Then we went back onto the bus back to Homebush West, it was a very eventful day. Written by Lillian C and Chloe B

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We value

Community

Involvement

Dr Kristy Goodwin Seminar: Raising Your child in a Digital World Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend our seminar by Dr Kristy Goodwin on “Raising your Child in a Digital World”. Dr Kristy Goodwin, a digital parenting educator, author and researcher (& mum who also deals with her kids’ techno-tantrums), translates the latest research about how technology is shaping childhood into essential information for confused and concerned parents. Dr Kristy helps parents make informed decisions about how to best manage screen-time at home (so that it doesn’t always end in ‘scream time’)… and no she won’t suggest that you ban the iPad, or unplug the TV! Parents will understand the latest risks to kids’ online safety (including current cyber-safety threats, pornography exposure, introduction of phones and social media), as well as the health and learning implications of young kids (4-12 years) growing up in a world of screens. Kristy will share her simple formula to calculate healthy screen-time limits and will arm parents with a host of strategies and ideas to prevent techno-tantrums and to help kids develop healthy technology habits. Dr Kristy will explain how technology is impacting kids’ learning, sleep, social, language, play, physical skills and their vision, hearing and posture and will arm parents with practical strategies about how to best raise kids in a digital world. Parents will learn how to get the most out of their child’s screen-time so they can finally ditch the guilt and guesswork. Monday 1 April 5.30-7pm Homebush West PS Tickets $5 per person Essential Tips and Tricks for Parents It is ok for my child to use headphones?

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss because of unsafe use of audio devices like smartphones, tablets and portable music players.

Safe hearing levels are below by 130 decibels (dB) yet most commercial headphones can reach 130bD. Whilst it’s often impossible to set a specific decibel level on audio players and mobile devices, you can set the maximum level by listening to the test sounds and adjust according to what feels comfortable for you as an adult.

Parent Tech Tip: Provide your child with ear-muff style headphones instead of ear buds. These help to block out some of the superfluous background noise so that they

can focus on what they’re listening to, as opposed to blasting the volume

Stewart House Clothing Appeal 2018 collection this week Stewart House bags have been sent home. Please return them to the office no later than Tuesday the 12th of March. Items that can be placed in the bags are clothing, blankets, towels and any unwanted lengths of material. Please do not place any toys, games or shoes in the bags. If you require more bags, any large plastic bag can be used. Thank you for supporting Stewart House. For more information visit https://www.stewarthouse.org.au/

https://www.stewarthouse.org.au/

Term 1 Week 7 2019



We value

A caring and safe

environment

Summer PSSA Coaches Junior Cricket – Ms Joseph Senior Cricket – Ms Pashley Junior and Girls and Boys Teeball – Ms Pene Senior boys and Girls Softball – Mr Penman Junior Cricket What a game! This week we played a great game against Five Dock who were gracious in defeat. We saw great improvement with our bowling, getting 6 wickets. During our batting innings we were able to protect our wicket and score runs off the bat, which allowed us to earn bonus points. This week also saw great communication between the batting pairs when running, showing great confidence in their calling. Well done boys and looking to seeing even more improvement next week. Keep up the good work and sportsmanship. The final score was 118.5 to 75.5. Ms Joseph Senior Cricket Today Homebush went up against Five Dock at a hot Timbrell Park. The game began with Homebush West facing the bowlers head on! The bowling from the opposition was unpredictable but thankfully our defensive batting style protected our wickets, only conceding 2 in total. Jay and Zack were powerful in their batting, both hitting solid 4s! When it was our turn to bowl the pressure was on to minimise errors. Pravin opened delivering a maiden to ease our way into the innings. Our first of 5 wickets came from our star bowler Milind, striking the wicket in his first bowl! This was followed by two great catches from Chinmayee and Garry! Jay took a wise, safe option when physically carrying the cherry to the wicket for a run out plus he stole another during his first bowl of his second over! Fantastic and close game today - a well earned win on all fronts! Looking forward to next week! Player of the match goes to Garry for his sportsmanship and incredible catch! Coach Pashley

Term 1 Week 7 2019



We value

Quality in all that

we do

Junior Girls and Boys Teeball Last Friday the Junior Teeball Teams had a Bye game at Mason Reserve, as Enfield PS doesn’t have any junior teams. We used the time the further develop our knowledge and understanding of the game, improve our skills and techniques and learn from and with each other! I am so extremely proud of the junior girls and boys!!! They continue to impress me each and every week with their enthusiasm, willingness to learn and their level of improvement! Some highlights of our extended training session today include:

Thushan’s powerful hit that saw the ball fly right over our pitcher and short-stop, landing right in Sadhvika’s mit! Although unlucky, absolutely amazing technique from both students - wow!

Sudharshana & Georgina’s improved understanding of the game. With great communication and quick decision-making on the field, the girls were able to add runs to the scoreboard - well done!

Nanda’s on field communication skills and leadership, reminding his team to aim and hit the ball straight into the outfield between second and third base - fantastic!

Derek’s precision on second base which saw two consecutive outs - impressive!

Jinda’s leadership with Jun-Xi’s support on and off the field. With their experience in Baseball outside of school, the boys continued to help lead their team and improve their team’s skillset - amazing!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - I am so extremely proud of my junior girls and boys! They continue to amaze me each week and I feel nothing but positivity for the season ahead. Bring it on! Coach Pene Senior Girls Softball Week 3 of PSSA took place at Mason Park last Friday against Enfield PS. Our training went smoothly by experimenting with new rules and plays for our season. The girls took the field with heads up high sadly losing the toss and taking up the batting off first. Jocelin and Nethrra took on some challenging pitches but made it safely to the base. Our fielding was sublime today! With quality pitching and catching from both Gamya and Akshyaa. The whole team managed to keep the opposition to zero runs with two out. Sadly there was a minimal margin this week only 2 runs in it, the girls should be so proud of their effort and performance. They are sizing up to be a quality team. Couldn’t be proud of the way you represent Homebush West girls. Mr Penman Senior Boys Softball Our third week of PSSA and we took on Enfield PS at Mason Park. Our training was working on their fielding and learning new skills and plays. The boys were led by Rehan who opened the pitching and then later put his body on the line to stop the ball. There were key highlights from Adhrit performing as a quality pitcher and batter. Iohannes was complimented by the opposition’s coach for having some great skills. There was an excellent double play made by James, Iohannes and Ian (who’s glove had a magnet in it this week as he took some great outs at first). The boys are improving every week, sadly not taking the win this week but once again shrinking the margin and getting runs on the board. Well done boys on continually improving and demonstrating what a good Homebush West Star is. Keep it up boys! Mr Penman

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Respect for Others

Year 2 non-native Chinese Program This year we will continue to provide Chinese lessons for Year 2 non-native students. There will be 45-minute lesson per week. If any parents would like their child to enrol, please fill in the expression of interest slip below. We will take 25 students maximum for this group so please action promptly. Thank you Mrs. Chow (Chinese Teacher) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would like my child ____________________________________________________ (name) of _______________ (class) to participate in the non-native Chinese program. Parent signature ________________________ Date __________________ Save on your cost of living Did you know that you could be saving hundreds of dollars each year with NSW Government rebates? The very successful Active Kids Voucher is once again available in 2019 along with new additions such as Energy Switch and Creative Kids, for more details please go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/cost-living Chatterbox Café – English Class FREE Come and join the continuation of English Classes - called ‘Chatterbox Café - in our Media Room (in the library) every Tuesday from 9:15-11:30am. Strathfield Council provides teachers and volunteers to practise your conversational English skills. Morning tea and printing resources also available. Please see Mrs Prouty for more information.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/cost-living


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Merit Award Recipients for Term 1, Week 7 Congratulations to the following recipients:

Walking Bus The Walking Bus encourages a healthy, active lifestyle, improves safety in our community and reduces traffic congestion around the school. Did you know the Walking Bus is run only by volunteers? You don’t need to live on the routes to volunteer! We always need more volunteers as families move or their working hours change. Please consider how you can help one morning or afternoon each week. Your younger children are welcome, many of the volunteers have had babies in carriers and prams walking along with us! If you might be able to volunteer please fill in this form http://wsbhwps.weebly.com/become-a-volunteer.html or contact the school office or Suzanne [email protected] Hampstead Road route If you live near Melville Reserve, Hampstead Road, Exeter Road or Henley Road enrol to use the Hampstead Road route. Courallie Ave route If you live near Austin Park, Courallie Ave, Mandemar Ave, Marlborough Road or in the Centenary Park Estate enrol to use the Courallie Ave route. There is a map here to show where the Walking Bus goes http://wsbhwps.weebly.com/ uploads/1/4/2/4/14242667/current_wb_map_2014.pdf Please enrol your children online http://wsbhwps.weebly.com/enrol-my-childchildren.html We look forward to welcoming new students to the Walking Bus. If you have questions, please see the office, Suzanne Ellis or Chris Prouty, School Chaplain. The Chaplaincy Program run by Mrs Prouty is proudly sponsored by

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Success for all

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KD Aisha B Svaniki G Layton Y Evangeline Z

KS Vedarsh S Gianna N Sneha P Sabbhay S

21P Keziah D Nydrua A Suren D S Rayan El M

21L Jia L Sanjana C Darsh P Dylan W

21K Jairus Koshika Eric Vedic

21S Simank S Vincent S Krystina L Keira D

65J Chloe Z Rohan C Ahmet K Siwoo C

65P Nitya A Harith L Giselle M Samrat A

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Community

Involvement

Exclusive Real Estate supporting Homebush West Public School Exclusive Real Estate is very keen to help our school and community and is a top Real Estate Agent in the area. They have offered an extra incentive that you can pass on to friends and family. If you take advantage of Exclusive Real Estate’s great service you can benefit the school at the same time, Exclusive will donate: $500 from any sale referral $250 for any property management referral $500 for any strata building Just mention Homebush West Public School!! www.exclusivere.com.au Andrew Bova m: 0414 614 256 e: mailto:[email protected] The Walking Bus is proudly sponsored by Exclusive Real Estate Hot Dog Orders

Friday Hot Dog Orders – Last orders by 3pm Thursdays …………………………………………………………… Hot Dog Order Form First Name: ____________________ Last Name: _____________________ Class: _____________

http://www.exclusivere.com.au


Sun Smiles is carried out in our familiar school environment.

Take part in a fun preventive dental care program.

Your child will reduce their risk of getting tooth decay if they have a fluoride varnish treatment.

Receive a take home showbag with Colgate fluoride toothpaste, a toothbrush and oral health information.

Best of all, the Sun Smiles program is FREE!

Enrolments are closing soon. We are aiming for 100% enrolment in our school. Spare consent forms are available at the school office.

Why enrol your child in the Carevan Sun Smiles fluoride varnish program?

Don’t let your child

miss out on a beautiful

smile!

Meet Carebear and his friends!

Welcome to our Sun Smiles SchoolSince launching in 2012, Sun Smiles has been inspiring students to care for their teeth, one smile at a time.

We are proud to be a Sun Smiles School and welcome the Carevan Sun Smiles team into our classes. The whole school will take part in the Sun Smiles classroom program, learning about oral health with fun hands-on activities.

All students will be offered the opportunity to have a free dental screening and free fluoride varnish treatment at school. Fluoride varnish is applied to children’s teeth to strengthen and protect their teeth from tooth decay.

Please read the Sun Smiles brochure to see how your child can benefit from taking part in the program. Your consent is needed before we can enrol your child in the Sun Smiles program and apply fluoride varnish to your child’s teeth. Please fill out the Sun Smiles consent form and return it to the school.

For more information talk to your child’s classroom teacher or the school principal.

Receive a FREE

Sun Smiles showbag!

Carevan Sun Smiles Program Studies show by the age of 6, half of Australian school children will have tooth decay.

Decay can be painful, affecting a child’s ability to concentrate and learn at school. Home life can also be affected with children not being able to chew foods properly or sleep well.

One of the best ways to prevent tooth decay is to provide your child with a Colgate fluoride varnish treatment. Fluoride varnish can repair the early stages of tooth decay and prevent new decay from starting by strengthening the tooth’s enamel surface. Applying fluoride varnish takes less than two minutes. The varnish is painted on the teeth with a small, soft disposable brush.

Your consent is needed before we can enrol your child in the Sun Smiles program and apply fluoride varnish to your child’s teeth. Please fill out the Sun Smiles consent form and return to the school.

Prevent tooth

decay!

OPEN TRAINING NIGHTFOR BOYS & GIRLS

Meet & Train with 2019 CoachesRego Now Open

5:30pm | Wednesday 6th, 13th & 20th MarchSt Luke’s Oval, Stanley Street, Concord

Join us for A GIANT, FUN, FREE Family Evening of AFL!

THERE’SA GIANTIN ALLOF US

CONCORD

JUNIOR AFL CLUB

[email protected]

New Players Welcome to Come & Try

P&C Cupcake Fundraiser

Homebush West Public School’s P&C is holding a cupcake fundraiser on

Tuesday 12 March 2019

Bring your money and give it to your teacher in the morning.

$2 cupcakes will be brought around to classrooms before recess (no pre-orders).

This term it’s Stage 1’s turn to donate cupcakes.

Please bring cupcakes on:

Tuesday 12 March 2019

Stage 1 parents are reminded to do the following;

1. Please bring (nut-free) cupcakes to the canteen in the morning before school

2. Label your containers with child’s name and class for return

Thank you Stage 1 families!

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Dr Kristy Goodwin is a leading digital parenting educator, researcher, author & former teacher (and mum who deals with her kids’ techno-tantrums). She translates the latest research into essential and digestible information and tips, for parents, educators and health professionals so that they can safely navigate the digital terrain... without suggesting that kids be ‘digitally amputated’! Kristy has spoken at and consulted with schools throughout Australia and Asia, she’s regularly called on by the media for her expert opinion.

Dr Kristy Goodwin, a digital parenting educator, author and researcher (& mum who also deals with her kids’ techno-tantrums), translates the latest research about how technology is shaping childhood into essential information for confused and concerned parents. Dr Kristy helps parents make informed decisions about how to best manage screen-time at home (so that it doesn’t always end in ‘scream time’)… and no she won’t suggest that you ban the iPad, or unplug the TV!

Parents will understand the latest risks to kids’ online safety (including current cyber-safety threats, pornography exposure, introduction of phones and social media), as well as the health and learning

implications of young kids (4-12 years) growing up in a world of screens. Kristy will share her simple formula to calculate healthy screen-time limits and will arm parents with a host of strategies and ideas to prevent techno-tantrums and to help kids develop healthy technology habits. Dr Kristy will explain how technology is impacting kids’ learning, sleep, social, language, play, physical skills and their vision, hearing and posture and will arm parents with practical strategies about how to best raise kids in a digital world. Parents will learn how to get the most out of their child’s screen-time so they can finally ditch the guilt and guesswork.

SEMINAR DETAILSDATE: Monday, 1st April 2019 TIME: 5:30pm - 7pm LOCATION: 20 Exeter Road, HOMEBUSH WEST 2140 AUDIENCE: Parents & Community TICKETS: $5 payable at: https://homebushw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ . Ref Number: ICT2019

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Term 1 Tuesday ‘Noodles or Fried Rice’ Fundraiser

Thursday 31 January 2019

Dear Parents and Carers, HWPS will be running a Tuesday ‘Vegetarian Noodles or Fried Rice’ lunch order day during Term One, If you wish to participate in the fundraiser please complete this form below and return to the office ASAP. One serving of Noodles or Fried Rice is $3.00 and is paid at the office with this note. Please note: this payment is not part of the school fees.

TUESDAY VEGETARIAN NOODLE or FRIED RICE LUNCH ORDER

I would like to pre-order noodles or Fried Rice for lunch. Please see below for my child’s details: Child’s Name: Child’s Class: Please select (tick) which days you wish to pre-order vegetarian noodles or fried rice (please circle your option) for your child to have for lunch:

Tuesday 12 February (Week 3) Rice / Noodles CASH PAYMENTS ONLY

Tuesday 19 February (Week 4) Rice / Noodles

Tuesday 26 February (Week 5) Rice / Noodles

Tuesday 5 March (Week 6) Rice / Noodles



Tuesday 26 March (Week 9) Rice / Noodles Tuesday 2 April (Week 10) Rice / Noodles Tuesday 9 April (Week 11) Rice / Noodles Total Amount paid $ ____________

Food Allergy or Special Diet Complete ONLY if REQUIRED My child has a food allergy and cannot eat food containing:

Please note that the noodles or rice option is vegetarian only.

Noodle Ingredients: Hokkien noodles, salt, soy sauce, vegetable oil, cabbage and carrot.

Rice Ingredients: Rice, salt, soy sauce, vegetable oil, corn, baby peas and carrot.

Please note: On Tuesdays there will also be popcorn, apples and other pieces of fruit for sale for $1 each. Parent Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________

Medical Information * In signing this order form you confirm that your child’s medical record and emergency contact details are current including any allergies/asthma information. If medical records are not current, please see office staff to update.

http://www.homebushwp.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Starts Tuesday

26 February9:15am - 11:15am

Tuning in to KidsFREE PARENTING WORKSHOP!

Come along to our four week course and explore how to develop your child’s emotional intelligence and help them get ready for academic success!

Discover how to:• Make more meaningful connections with your child• Help them manage emotions • Prevent behaviour problems• Help your child become a lifelong learner

VENUE

Homebush West Public School

Exeter Road

Homebush West 2140

REGISTRATION

[email protected]

or call Chris on 0404 437 955

or return the slip below

Limited spaces available!

Childcare & morning tea provided!

TIME & DATE Tuesday 26 February 2019, 9:15am - 11:15am Tuesday 5 March 2019, 9:15am - 11:15am Tuesday 12 March 2019, 9:15am - 11:15am Tuesday 19 March 2019, 9:15am - 11:15am

Parent’s name: ................................................

Phone number: ................................................

Child’s name: ................................................

Child’s class ................................................

Please return this slip to the school office or via email to [email protected]

Yes, I would like to attend “Tuning in to Kids, Parenting Workshop”; to help my child deal with difficult emotions and become a lifelong learner.

第一学期第七周新闻报 From the Principal

校长的信息

第一学期第七周

星期一

爱心编织

星期二

家长讲座，由 Metro Assist 提供，早上九点十五分到十一点

家长委员会纸杯蛋糕筹款日

星期三

区游泳比赛

西班牙语班，下午三点十五分

星期四

全校大会

宗教课

兴趣小组

国际象棋，下午三点

星期五

澳洲反凌辱，反暴力日

PSSA 体育竞技

网球

法语班，下午三点开始

校长的信息 Coming Up Term 1, Week 8 2019

2019 年第一学期第八周大事

三月十九日- 家长委员会会议，晚上七点

三月十九日– 家长讲座，由 Metro Assist 提供

三月十九日– 阳光微笑护齿活动

三月二十一日– 和谐日

三月二十二日– 世界节约用水日

P&C Meeting next week

我们学校的家长委员会第一次会议及年度大会在下周一三月十八日晚上七点举行。

想了解学校动向的家长，请来参加我们的会议。会议上校长会发言，你们还可以认识其

他家长，以及参与孩子的教育。

2018年度家长委员会理事会在六点半就开会了，你们也可以早点到达，在会议开始前和

其他家长一起喝茶聊聊。交一块钱你们就可以成为会员，有权参与投票选举！

Meet The Teacher/ Parent Information Night Parent Survey

感谢家长来学校参加家长会及家长信息夜。

家长的反馈对我们以后改进工作非常重要，请你们抽空回答下面链接里的三个民意调查https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNHGZ6V

Sun Smiles Dental Program at Homebush West

阳光微笑免费护齿活动会在三月十九日星期二以及三月二十六日星期二在学校举行。

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNHGZ6V

这个服务包括：

1．推广牙齿健康

2．给孩子免费检查牙齿及牙面涂氟处理

3．牙齿有问题的孩子给与推荐牙医

每位被检查的孩子会收到一个活动推广礼品包，里面有牙刷和牙膏。

所有幼稚园的学生以及其他年级的新生，家长需要填上同意书，我们才可以给孩子提供

服务。填了一次同意书，以后每年都可以接受服务。 Dr Kristy Goodwin Seminar: Raising Your child in a Digital World

欢迎家长和照顾孩子的大人参加由 Kristy Goodwin 博士提供的讲座。主题是在数字时代教

育孩子。Kristy Goodwin 博士是专门给家长提供培养下一代的专家，这个讲座的主要目的

是帮助家长学会怎样管理孩子在家上网的问题以及网上安全措施。

讲座时间：四月一日星期一傍晚五点半到七点

地点：Homebush West PS

门票：每人五块 Essential Tips and Tricks for Parents

给家长的一些小建议 It is ok for my child to use headphones?

孩子可以用耳机吗

回答是可以，但给孩子用耳罩式的耳机而不是耳塞耳机，这样可以挡去一些多余的噪音，

使他们更专注于要听的内容。

Stewart House Clothing Appeal 2019

Stewart House 慈善机构的旧衣物回收袋子已经发放回家。请在三月十二日星期一之前交

回。大家可以把衣服，毯子，毛巾以及不需要的布料送出。要是大家东西太多，可以拿

个大的塑料袋装，不要把玩具，游戏以及鞋子放到回收衣物的袋子里。谢谢大家对

Stewart House 的支持。详情请看 https://www.stewarthouse.org.au/ Save on your cost of living

澳洲政府以下的补贴可以让你省了不少钱。新州的“活力儿童”津贴在新的一年又继续

发放了，而且还增加了一些新的津贴，详情请大家进入有关的网页阅读。 https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/cost-living Want to learn Mandarin Chinese? Welcome to join us!

中文学校开始招生。欢迎所有四岁以上的学生。上课时间是每周六早上九点到十二点。

学校假期不开班。想报名请家长在周六带孩子来学校，会有职员办理报名手续。有问题

请打电话咨询 0403083671. Walking Bus

步行校车鼓励孩子健康，活跃的生活方式，改善社区的安全，同时减低校园周边交通堵

塞现象。

我们的步行校车是由志愿者帮忙运作的。我们一直都需要自愿帮忙的家长，你们不一定

要住在步行校车的线路上。请大家踊跃帮忙。你们不需要天天帮或早上下午都帮，什么

时候可以帮那什么时候帮就可以了。

你们可以把小孩带上，我们很多志愿者都有幼年的孩子，你们可以推着婴儿车步行，要

是你们可以提供帮助，请把链接里的表格填上

http://wsbhwps.weebly.com/become-a-volunteer.html 或者联系校办公室或 Suzanne [email protected]




Chatterbox Café – English Class FREE

欢迎大家来参与我们的免费英文课程！每周二早上九点十五分到十一点三十分，

Strathfield 市政厅给我们提供义教的老师帮大家提高英语水平。我们免费提供早茶以及印

刷材料。详情请向 Mrs Prouty 询问. Exclusive Real Estate supporting Homebush West Public School

Exclusive 是本区有口碑的地产公司，他们很乐意帮助我们学校和社区。要是我们能够介

绍一个房子给他们卖，他们会给我们‘步行校车’赞助$500，要是我们介绍一间房子给他们

出租，他们会赞助$250，要是我们介绍一栋单元给他们管理，他们会赞助$500。介绍的

时候，要提起我们学校的名字。

Exclusive 地产公司网页 www.exclusivere.com.au。

地产经纪 Andrew Bova m: 0414 614 256 电邮: mailto:[email protected]

学校的“步行校车”是由他们赞助的。

http://www.exclusivere.com.au/
