50M 11YRS Boys Freestyle - Ian K. 31.39 (33.99) 50M 11YRS Boys Breaststroke - Ian K. 40.16 (44.0) 50M Jnr Girls Backstroke - Angelina C. 45.96 (47.78) 50M Jnr Girls Butterfly - Angelina C. 43.60 (47.97) 50M 11YRS Boys Butterfly - Ian K. 33.75 (37.90) 50M 11YRS Girls Butterfly - Keisha S. 44.76 (47.40) 200M Open Boys Medley - Ian K. 2.57.33 (2.58.50) The following students will be attending the Hornsby Zone Swimming Carnival at PLC on Friday, 8 March. Ian K., Owen Z., Angelina C., Chloe R., Eita C., Lucas Z., Yinan Z., Abby P., Venus C., Isla P., Joshua L., Ishaan T., Kai L., Yolanda W., Annebelle K., Alina C., Nick Y., Jeremy K., Tamsyn P., Hannah ., Edward K., Riley P., Chloe Z., Keisha S., Lucas H., Tahlia S., Sophie F., Samantha B., Cecilia W., Zoey J. & Luke T.” NEW CLASSROOMS - This year the school enrolment reached 940 students. We have formed 37 classes. A list of classes and teachers was published last week. This means another demountable is needed. Meanwhile, Miss Butterworth and her lovely Year 3 class have made the Computer Room, our Connected Classroom, their home. This does not mean other classes in the school miss out on computer time and lessons. A timetable using the computer lab in the library and the computer room when Miss Butterworth’s class is at Library, Science, P.E., etc. has been devised and all classes will have access to computer lessons during this interim period. I have been advised by the DoE that the new demountable should be ready by the end of March. Thank you to Miss Butterworth, her students and the parents of 3 Silver for your flexibility and understanding. 2019 CLASSES - The students are well settled in their classes. Some students settle and adapt quickly, whilst others take a little longer. Parents, please do not make appointments with me asking to change your child’s class. If your child fails to settle or looks unhappy, I will call you. It is disappointing when parents do not give their child time to adapt to the new setting. Children need to make different connections, learn to be resilient and adopt a positive attitude towards their new classroom. The teachers at Hornsby North are kind, caring, professional, hard working and have a thorough knowledge of student learning. I urge parents to work with us. There are decisions that must be made by the Principal, the Executive and the staff and we cannot ask every individual parent for their choice of class and/or teacher. The students are happy and working hard! We are all here to help and assist students through change and new situations. TRAFFIC PROBLEMS - Every year, the same situation occurs. Parents double park and park in driveways and use their mobile phones whilst driving or waiting in a traffic line. Please note that if you are in the Kiss & Drop line and you are using or touching your phone,

From the Principal...

13 February, 2019

HORNSBY NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

Ida Street, Hornsby, NSW, 2077 Phone : 9987 4605 Fax : 9482 2527 Before/After School Care : 9482 3484

Email : hornsbynth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web site : www.hornsbynth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS - Thank you to the Kindergarten teachers for their professional information night on Monday and thank you to the supportive parents who attended to ensure that their child/children have a wonderful start to the school year. We welcome parent enquiries and the teachers are always willing to discuss problems. The link between home and school is vital in a child’s growth and development and their educational success. Please make appointments to see the teacher. Tonight, parents of students in Years 1, 2 & 3 are invited to meet the teacher, view the classroom and learn about class procedures and expectations for 2019. The times are:- Year 1—6.00pm—6.45pm. Year 2—6.30pm—7.00pm. Year 3—7.00pm—7.30pm. Next Tuesday, 19 February, parents of students in Years 4, 5 & 6 are invited to Parent Teacher Information sessions. Unfortunately, all times were not included in last week’s Newsletter, but a separate note was sent to individual classes. Apologies for any inconvenience. The correct times for parents of students in Years 4, 5 & 6 are as follows:- Year 4—6.30-7.00pm. Years 5 & 6 - Principal’s message in the Hall 7.00-7.30pm. Year 5—7.30-8.00pm. Year 4/5 Crimson—7.30-8.00pm. All sessions are extremely important and I urge parents to attend if it is possible. Some topics that will be covered in the 7.00-7.30pm Years 5 & 6 session include - High School Applications—Year 6. Excursions—Years 5 & 6. Selective School Applications for 2021—Year 5. High School Open Days and testing for extension classes. I understand that some parents have heard my talks before and may wish to attend the class talks only. Year 6 High School Application Forms will be handed out at the class sessions. If parents are unable to attend on Tuesday night, the application forms will be sent home with students on Wednesday after the Parent/Teacher evening. SWIMMING CARNIVAL - Congratulations to all on a most successful Swimming Carnival last Friday evening. Great organization Mr Lawrence, great work teachers, great swimming students and great cheering and support parents. Thank you everyone. Following is a report from Mr Lawrence:- “The new swimming records set last Friday night - 100M Open Boys Freestyle - Ian K. 1.10.93 (1.13.61) 50M 10YRS Boys Freestyle - Owen Z. 33.28 (34.28)

Hollie, Luning, Miro, William, Perry, Marcelo, Erin, Nikolay, Thomas, Liam, Nicholas, Ollie & Sophia. SCIENCE NEWS - Lego-robotics Club is returning! A Lego robotics note will be sent home this next week. Karen Fitzsimons. LIBRARY NEWS - Welcome to the Library for 2019! Borrowing is well underway in all classes and it's wonderful to see so many children enthusiastic to read. Please remember to bring a Library bag on your library day with your name and this year's class clearly marked on it. Thank you, Deb Nicklin. PSSA CRICKET - The competition begins this Friday with matches against Hornsby South P.S. at Montview Oval. The meeting time outside the library is 8:50am and the drivers are: Buttenshaw, Salvi, McDougall, Hunter, Westwood and Ackland. Parents, please remember that cricket training on Tuesday afternoons concludes at 4:00pm. If you are picking your son up from training, please be at the cricket nets by 4:00pm. Thanks, Michael Howard

P & C News - Please join us on Facebook to keep up-to-date on all matters P&C. Simply search for Hornsby North Public School P&C Association on Facebook and Like us to join. CANTEEN NEWS - DIP OF THE WEEK: Hummus. Helpers: Thursday 14 February: Shasha Matheson, Cathy Zang. Friday 15 February: Claire Reinits, Julie Hughes, Jean Ryan. Monday 18 February: Li Gai, Nicole Wu. Tuesday 19 February: Ashok Kumar, Savanna Li. Wednesday 20 February: Palla Swelha, Vesna Vujadinovic. Vicki Stubbings, Canteen Manager. BAND NEWS - Band rehearsals and private tutorials have started and hopefully everybody is settling in. Morning rehearsals start at 7.35am and afternoon rehearsals start at 3.15pm – 4.15pm. Thank you to everybody that has volunteered for the parent helper roles with each band, an updated list of the Committee will be out shortly. A reminder that if your child is sick, can you please get in touch with the parent helper for your band to let them know before rehearsal. Band Workshop Day is coming up on Sunday, 24 March and is compulsory for all students. Notes and more information will be sent out very soon. Thank you, Gavin Hunter. SCHOOL BANKING NEWS - School Banking has started again for 2019. Please remember to bring in your bank book each Wednesday morning and have them handed in before 10.00am. We welcome any parent volunteers that would like to help out. School Banking takes place in the Staff Room and typically runs for 1-1.5 hours from 9:10am. For parents interested in learning more about School Banking and what it means for your child to participate in

you are breaking the law. Yesterday morning a neighbor phoned to report that she was reversing out of her driveway to take her son, who has a broken leg, to the doctor, when a parent from this school parked in the driveway, blocking her in and walked to the school with her 2 children. The owner had to wait until this person returned before he could leave her property. She told me that she has taken the registration number and reported this behavior to the Police and the Council. I cannot believe that a parent from this school would behave in this manner. Please be considerate, thoughtful and responsible. These are the values we teach your children and they need parents to be role models, not examples of inappropriate behavior. A Police Officer visited my office this week to report that he had warned 14 parents who were using their mobile phones. The driver who used bad language to the Police Officer was fined, the others were warned. Please be warned the Police and the Council Ranger will be watching and supervising on a regular basis. The fines are substantial and could result in a loss of licence. My apologies for the above paragraphs to the wonderful parents at our school who are considerate, supportive and obey road rules. Your actions are much appreciated and valued at our school. Hopefully I will bring good news only in the future.

STUDENT SUCCESS - On Tuesday, 5 February Joshua in (3Orange) received his Taekwondo black belt. His family is very proud of him for his efforts and hard work. Congratulations Joshua.

Maree Sumpton Principal

Coming Events…… Monday 18 February: Welcome from P&C / P&C Meeting. Tuesday 19 February: Ku-ring-gai H.S. Tour 1.45pm / Parent Teacher Evening Years 4, 5 & 6. Wednesday 20 February: Kindy Parent’s Morning Tea 9.30am. Thursday 21 February: Scripture Classes re-commence. Friday 22 February: Leaders Induction Assembly (Captains & Prefects). Monday 25 February: Class Parents Meeting. Tuesday 26 February: Asquith Girls H.S. Open Night 5.15pm.

From The Classroom -

SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Week 2 Yrs 3-6, Term 1: Nikita, Caitlan, Mia, Emerald, Sharon, Sanindu, Litani, Abbie, Katherine, Amelia, Ashira, Teoman, Teagan, Samyukta, Selina, Isabelle, Yuanbao, Thomas, Alice, Neha, Michael, Wendy, Amelia, Vanessa, Vasilisa, Mara, Chelsea,

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Closing date for registration is 7th June 2019. ILLUSTRATION HUB - We have been doing After-school Visual arts Classes & school holidays Incursion for the children around the Sydney metropolitan area. We are starting weekend Visual Arts Classes for children in Castle Hill. Children will do a new art project in every class. Children will learn Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Cartooning, Oil-Pastel, Clay Modelling, Artist and Techniques. Timing: Saturdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm starting from 9th February 2019 - 13th April 2019. Cost : $27.5(incl GST) per class per child As a registered provider for the Creative Kids program rebate, you can redeem your $100 voucher with us and let your child develop new skills. Enrol them in a new activity so they can create something great.

School Banking, we have arranged for an information session at the staff room with Barbara from CBA next Wednesday 20/02/19 between 9:10am-10.30am.

Community News -

STEWART HOUSE CLOTHING APPEAL 2019 - Stewart House Bags have been sent home this week. Stewart House bags always produce a high percentage of good clothing, this is put to good use by The Smith Family. Please return filled bags to the office opposite the KGreen/KYellow classrooms, by Tuesday, 5 March, 2019. If you require additional bags, please come to the Office. Thank you for your help. AUSTRALIAN GIRLS CHOIR - The Australian Girls Choir is offering free trial classes in February and we would like to invite girls in Kindergarten to Year 4 to come along. The classes will be held during the first weeks of Term 1 in Annandale, Beecroft, Caringbah, Dee Why, Kellyville, Mosman, North Parramatta, North Ryde, St Ives, Strathfield & Waverley. If you are interested, brochures are available in the Foyer. For more information, please phone 9922 6733. Aspagroup.com.au NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS - Auditions—Year 7 & Year 11 2020, Dance, Drama and Music Selection Procedures. Newtown H.S. of the Performing Arts provides specialist education at the highest level to students having outstanding potential and/or achievement in, and commitment to Dance, Drama or Music. Auditions will be held between Monday 24 June to Thursday 4 July, 2019. To be eligible to apply, candidates must be Australian Citizens or holders of a visa granting permanent resident status in Australia on the day of their audition. To register for an audition, please complete the online application form located on our website: www nhspa.nsw.edu.au. AUDITIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2020—CONSERVATORIUM HIGH SCHOOL - Application to AUDITION for Con High entering 2020 are now open. Go to https://conhigh.nsw.edu.au APPLY tab then 2020 Entry Application.

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