HOPETOUN P-12 COLLEGE

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Term 1

HOPETOUN P-12 COLLEGE

2019

Term 1

APRIL

Friday 5th April End of Term

Dismissal @ 2.30PM

Casual Clothes Day

Term 2

Tuesday 23rd April Start of Term 2

Thursday 25th April Anzac Day Holiday

Tuesday 30th April

House Cross Country

Hopetoun P-12 College

Phone 5083 3203 Fax 5083 3016 Email: hopetoun.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au

Hopetoun P-12 College is a Child Safe School

Banksia House Captains, Shiarne, Bailey and Jaie accept the House Shield.

Principal’s Report

Athletic Sports

It was certainly a marvellous day on Tuesday for our athletic sports. The weather was superb and the ‘friendly competition’ was palpable. The field events in the morning went smoothly with some records broken and many excellent individual achievements. The attitude and approach of all students during this morning session was mar-vellous. The afternoon running events also went well. The inclusion of the primary students added to the occa-sion and brought in another level of enjoyment. The relays were certainly a feature of the afternoon.

Congratulations to all involved in the sports and thanks go to Mr Robins, the VCAL team and staff who helped set-up and organise the day for us. Thanks, also, to the parents who helped out by preparing the grounds as well as helping run the events on the day.

Staffing Changes

There will be some staffing changes coming up next term. I am pleased to announce that Jacob Holm will be join-ing us as a teacher aide while Faye Cook remains on leave. We have also employed Jac Dowell to assist with senor maths. Ms Penman will remain on leave and Mr John is no longer employed by the Department of Education. There will be some alterations to the teaching load and timetable to accommodate these changes.

Willow Lake/Sports

It was pleasing to see so many students, staff, community members and official personnel at the opening of Wil-low Lake on Tuesday. It was a bit of a rush to travel from the sports to the lake for the opening but it was worth-while. The 20,000 fish released into the lake will produce good fishing into the future for our young members of the community. We are proud that Mr Williamson and our 2018 Advance students assisted in rehabilitation and preparation of the lake for the opening.

Interim Reports

Interim Reports will be distributed in hard copy as well as go online on Compass tomorrow. As noted last week, the interim reports provide a snapshot of current progress of your child. The reports focus on effort, attitude and their current level of work. It is important that you note the rating scale for each of the areas as there are slightly different scales for some of the areas reported upon.

You can help your child’s learning by talking to them about the ratings for each of the areas and, if the ratings are a little lower than expected, check with your child then, if necessary, contact the teacher.

Dental Services – Royal Flying Doctor Service

The RFDS is providing a free dental service for all students attending Hopetoun P-12 College. Their initial visit will be on Thursday 2nd May (second week of term 2) to provide information to students on oral health. The dentists and staff will return again on Thursday 9th May (week 3) for those who return the forms indicating they would like to participate in the dental check-ups.

Term 1

The first term of 2019 has flown by. We have achieved plenty in the short ten-weeks available to us. There have been many positives throughout the term. Swimming and athletics are stand-outs along with the rapid settling-in and learning of the students. The SRC is well underway and our student leaders have done a great job in getting the students involved and keen about schooling. Our new and returning teachers have settled in quickly to routine and are adding value to our school. Parents have provided positive feedback about our direction for 2019 and we have a new school council and new leaders of the Parents Club. Work has continued on improving the school grounds and the greenery at the front oval is a delight to see. We have a wonderful group of students attending the College and we are certainly proud of their achievements. We are now looking forward to a positive and pro-ductive Term 2.

Coming Up

Term 2 gets underway on Tuesday 23rd April. We will be holding our ANZAC service on Wednesday 24th April then

Thursday 25th is a day off for ANZAC Day. We move rapidly into cross-country mode in the first few weeks of Term

2 followed by NAPLAN soon after.

Mr Graeme Holmes

Principal

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OVAL MOWING ROSTER

APRIL: Trav Horman Danny McGee Alan Box

MAY: Tom White Peter Marshman Clint Castleman

[[[TERM 2 UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 23rd April

Term 2 starts

Thursday 25th April

Anzac Day public holiday

Tuesday 30th April

House Cross Country

Wednesday 1st May

Parents Club

Friday 3rd May

SML Cluster Cross-Country (Primary)

Monday 6th May

Little Desert Athletics (Secondary)

Wednesday 8th May

School Council

Tuesday 14th-Thursday 16th May

NAPLAN

Tuesday 21st May

Little Desert Cross Country (Prim & Sec)

Monday 27th May

School Photos

Monday 3rd June

GWR Cross-country (Prim & Sec)

Tuesday 4th June– Friday 7th June

Year 9 Sailing Camp

Monday 10th June

Queen’s Day Public holiday

Wednesday 12th June

School Council

Friday 21st June

Year 9-10 Netball

Friday 28th June

Last day of Term 2

Hopetoun P-12 College

Cross Country

@ Lake Lascelles

Tuesday 30th April

HAPPY EASTER

AND HAVE A SAFE AND RESTFUL BREAK

Friday 5th April– Early dismissal @ 2.30pm

Monday 22nd Easter Monday– Public Holiday

Tuesday 23rd - Term 2 starts

Thursday 25th April - Anzac Day Public Holiday

Weekly Student Awards

Well done to the following students for receiving

Students of the Week

Primary Prattle……...What’s happening in the

Year P-3 room?

Firstly we must congratulate our primary students on their fantastic efforts on Tuesday. They showed their athletic abilities as they raced down the track. Well done to all of our budding athletes. A special congratulations also goes to those students who brought their team spirit and dressed up for the day. Well Done!

The year 4/5/6 class would like to say a big farewell to Xander. Xander is off to South Australia we wish him all the best and hope he enjoys his new school.

Good Luck Xander we will miss you.

Homework:

If your child would like some help with their homework Ms Cook and myself (Mrs Bound) are available on Thursday afternoons at homework club to support the primary students.

Students in Year 4-6 are given homework on Monday for the week this includes Look, Cover, Write, Check for spelling, a maths work-sheet and reading every night. The students have a reading diary to record their reading nights. Homework is then returned on Friday morning. Please support your child by listening to them read-a-loud each night.

Students have worked well over the past ten weeks and have participated in many activities. They are our now off to have a relaxing time on their school holiday break. Stay safe and we will see you all next term.

Mrs Tracy Bound (Grade 4-6 Classroom Teacher)

Aliana Zeini

For always giving her best while learning new

sounds,. Aliana listens intently, concentrates and works hard to do the best

she can. Well done Aliana, you have had a wonderful start to the

year.

Declan Brown

For displaying great responsibility for his own

learning in Maths. Declan is working hard, is

organized and focused and the results are

showing. Keep up the great work Declan.

Ryan Carter

For displaying fantastic respect and teamwork

towards his peers while competing in the 1500m.

Ryan supported and encouraged other

participants throughout the race and showed

amazing sportsmanship. Well done Ryan.

Monday 23rd of April at Lake Lascelles

SPORTS NEWS

Records: Abby White – Long Jump: 4.66m (1988) Jeremy Pomeroy – Shot Put: 10.42m (2010) Jeremy Pomeroy – High Jump: 1.53m (1991) Abby White – Discus: 19.10m (2012) Declan Brown – Sprint: 13.03 secs (1991)

Best Dressed:

Age Champions:

House Results:

Information was sent home with students last week regarding how to register and the prizes in-dividuals and schools can win. We encourage all of our students to register for this government initiative. Log in / Register: activeapril.vic.gov.au Team ID: hopetoun-p12 Team Name: Hopetoun P-12

April 30th Hopetoun P-12 College house cross-country May 3rd SML Cluster Cross-Country – Primary (Beulah) May 6th Little Desert Aths – Secondary (Nhill) May 21st Little Desert Cross Country – Primary & Secondary (Kaniva)

Upcoming sport dates (Term 1):

Premier’s Active April

House Athletic Sports

Yarrara: Brianna Windley Banksia: Ryan Carter

U20 Girls Kiana (66) Shiarne (78)

U20 Boys Dalton (68) Flynn (78)

U16 Girls Michayla (41) Mackenzie (63)

U16 Boys Geoff & Tyson (53) Ben (82)

U14 Girls Rori (48) Abby (82)

U14 Boys Jeremy (58) Declan (76)

U12 Mixed Jade (10) Heidi & Cody (14)

U10 Mixed Jazmyn (12) Ayman (14)

U8 Mixed Lila (12) Byron (16)

U6 Mixed Ned (12) Mia (16)

Runner Up Age Champion

Yarrara: Banksia: 932 def 693

Monday 23rd of April at Lake Lascelles

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Willow Lake Opening

Monday 23rd of April at Lake Lascelles

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