MAGPIE MESSENGER TERM 4 WEEK 6

Issue 18 2020

Term 4 Week 6

Heathcote Public School

Kindergarten Orientation

Our second Kindergarten orientation session will be held this week on Thursday 19 November at 9:30am. A second optional Zoom meeting will be held at 4:00pm that afternoon. This meeting will provide an opportunity to answer any questions you may have and elaborate on the handouts in the information pack. The Zoom code will be sent via email on the morning of the meeting.

2021 Classes and Requests

If you have any requests regarding your child’s class for 2021, please submit your request in writing or by email to the office. Whilst we take all requests into consideration we cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled. All request are due by Friday 27 November.

Remembrance Day

Last Wednesday we held our Remembrance Day Ceremony at school.  The students and leaders were very respectful as we honoured and remembered those who have died for us in many wars.

Student Leaders 2021

We have 32 students from Year 5 who would like to be a Student Leader, SRC Executive or House Captain next year. Information about each candidate is on display on the library doors. The leader speeches and election will occur on Thursday 19 November. Best of luck to all candidates!

Showcase Concert

Our end of year showcase concert will take place next week on Thursday 26 November from 9:15am. This will be an opportunity for our band, drama group, dance groups and choir quintet to perform in a COVID-safe way. There will be a rehearsal on Tuesday 24 November. The showcase will be live streamed on Microsoft Teams. It will also be recorded so we can put a highlights video on Facebook and create a full concert video for parents to purchase on USB. Thank you to Mrs Wackwitz for helping with the filming.

Stage 3 Camp

Out Year 5 and 6 students will be heading off the Nepean Adventure Centre at Douglas Park in Week for their postponed Stage 3 Camp. We are very happy that camp has been able to go ahead and hope for fine weather when they are there.

Presentation Day

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Presentation Day will be held at school this year under the COLA on Thursday 10 December from 9:10am. The event will be livestreamed for parents on Microsoft Teams. There will be no PSSA awards this year due to the small number of games that have been played, and a sport award for each class will be presented instead.

EB Mufti Day and Canteen Morning Tea

On Wednesday 18 November the SRC is hosting EB Day to support the DEBRA Association.  The DEBRA Association supports individuals and families living with Epidermolysis Bullosa or EB.  Students are asked to dress in blue and purple and bring a gold coin donation.  If your child does not have anything that fits the theme they can wear clothes of their choice. Please see the canteen information in this newsletter for items which will be available for sale at recess on this day.

Stage 3 Surfing Programn

Students in Stage 3 will be attending a Surfing Course at North Cronulla beach on Monday 23 November. The program is being run by Cronulla Surfing Academy and will cover three stations: Ocean Safety, Body-Boarding and Surfing.  Some the things students will learn include rip identification, rescue skills, safe surfing zones and appropriate equipment handling.  The program cost is being covered by a Sporting Schools grant that the school applied for and received.

Pedlars' Day

This year our annual Pedlars’ Day will be on Wednesday 25 November from 9:00am.  Pedlars’ Day is Year 6’s special day for raising money for their parting gift to the school before moving on to high school.  This exciting day takes the form of a mini fete. Students from Kindergarten to Year 5 are invited to take part in the activities. A note has been sent home containing further information

Leaving in 2021?

We are starting to look at numbers for 2021 and ask that you please inform the office if your children will be leaving the school next year so we can include that in our calculations. This is not required for Year 6 children heading to high school.

Have a fantastic fortnight and keep safe!

Damien Field

Principal

Debating

The Heathcote Public School Debating Team recently competed in a number of debates as part of the Primary Schools Debating Competition for Years 5 and 6. This competition featured over 660 teams from all across New South Wales. Our team, HPS Blue, managed to make it to the third round of the knockout finals. They were in the top sixty teams of the whole competition. After defeating Georges Hall Public they lost to North Sydney Public in a very close and competitive debate. They argued about the topic: "That we should ban all advertising aimed at kids".  As the negative team they listed many strong reasons and gave plenty of rebuttal. Our team consisted of Jolie B, Sophie P, Elisa S and Allee R. Unfortunately we are now out of the competition but the team should be very proud of their accomplishments and to make it so far in the competition. Well done HPS Blue!  Lachlan McPherson, Coordinator

ATTENTION CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE FAMILIES - (Year 3 and above in 2021) - If your child would like to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion (Year 3 and above in 2021) and/or Confirmation (Yr 6 and above in 2021) at St John Bosco Parish, Engadine, please register on the Parish website from 1 Dec 2020 to 31 Jan 2021 - www.bosco.org.au.  Please view this website regularly for updates.  Any enquiries? Please email Kay Macadam - boscosacraments@gmail.com

Book Week Parade

So many amazing Curious Creatures, Wild minds walked through our school gates on Wednesday to celebrate Book Week. Characters came to life from so many books. The place was abuzz with excitement and colour. The Mad Hatter (thanks Mr Campbell) entertained us all with his jokes and riddles. Check out the Book Parade on our Facebook page if you haven’t already. We missed our visitors very much this year but are hopeful to see you all back next year.

After the Parade the whole school went across the road to enjoy a book or two on a picnic rug under the shady trees. The weather was just perfect to relax with a book. We all wished we could have stayed longer and read.

It is now time to start returning all library books back to the Library. This week is our last week for borrowing. The first class to return all of their books will be enjoying an ice block as a reward. 

Happy reading everyone!!!!

Mrs Pucovski

Librarian

Congratulations to these children who have received an Achievement Award.  Their names will be announced at this week's assembly. 

KA   Olive D, Raife N, Ryan J, Matthew B

KM  Will R, Kalani D, Zachary M, Essie J

1B   Osric F, Nate P, Harper B, Pippa W

1H   Cooper S, Domic L, Mitchell C, Sienna F

2D   Adrian C, Claire C, Mila R, Dustin W

2G   Hayley D, Hallie T, Tammy-May C, Jacob W

2S   Emma K, Della P, Kayleigh P, Billie K

3R   Tori G, Ethan T, Etham M, Xavier B

3S   Luke B, Renae M, Riley W, Imogen P

4A   Jasper D, Luke D, Josh F, Jack R

4S   Angel K, Chase C, Morgan C, Liam J

5/6A  

5/6C  Charlize C, Blake D, Bronte G, Jessica W

5/6M  Hunter T, Mason H, Lauren W, Bodie P

RFF    Ryan F (5/6C), Abbigail H, (5/6A), Renae M (3S), Phineas Z (3S)

Library  Dawson E (2S), Madison S (4A)

LaST  Max W (3R), Zoe S (2S)

• Emma K
• Jake B
• Mila C
• Isla M
• Libby P
• Beau M
• Jacob D
• Bronte G
• Hazel B
• Mitchell C
• Hayden F
• Geordie S
• Stella H

Congratulations to the following students who will be presented with a Silver Award at the next assembly. 

• Tess B
• Mikayla K
• Connor P
• Jacob D
• Cooper G
• Astrid C
• Makya D
• Xavier B
• Caleb L
• Cruz C
• Adrian C

Congratulations to the following students who will be presented with a Gold Award at the next assembly. 

• Isaac M
• Sarah B
• Henry K
• Keeva M
• Osric F
• Rafferty Z

Congratulations to the following student who will be presented with a Principal's Honour Badge at the next assembly.

• Lauren W

Executive’s report

 HPS P&C is pleased to advise we now have a Facebook Group! Join today Heathcote Public School P&C. The purpose of this group is to provide community and family members another way to contact and stay up to date with the latest news, notes and events from the P&C.  We still also have our dedicated public Facebook pages: - Heathcote Public School Uniform Shop and Heathcote Public School Community Events.

 Thank you, Lauren Doel, for participating in the Kindy orientation last Friday.  We look forward to welcoming all the new families next year to the school and the P&C.

 Common P&C Myths

Myth #1 - The P&C can survive without volunteers.

Fiction! No events, no fundraisers, no canteen, no uniform shop, and no HOOSH.  All members of the P&C are volunteers including those holding executive positions. Without an Executive community all these services within the school will need to cease immediately. Schools have their own budgets —but invariably they need more than the budget allows. Fundraising to provide air conditioning for classrooms etc. is where the P&C becomes a valuable partner.

On behalf of the P& C exec committee

Tracie Junghans

Vice President

One week remaining to place your orders for a personalised paver. Orders close this coming Friday, 20 November.

Visit www.trybooking.com/BHIYE to complete order form.

Rebecca Bussell

Fundraising Co-ordinator

Ph: 0428 439 794 E:rbussell@rockymountaineer.com

The last day for trading for 2020 for the Uniform Shop is Monday 30 November.  Please remember this date if you think you may require anything for Presentation Day.

We will be re-opening on Monday 1 February 2021.

Just a reminder online Flexischool orders at this stage.

Orders can be placed via Flexischools and they will be delivered to the classrooms on Mondays.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Emma Stokes

Uniform Shop Coordinator

0418 993 679

CBA School Banking 2020

Watch this space for Term 4!

Thank you for your understanding.

In the meantime if you would like more information about School Banking at HPS please contact Helen Holloway 0434 120 218 or visit 

Many thanks for your understanding.

HPS School Banking Team

As always, if your child will be away and not attending the service or if you require urgent casual placements, please let us know by contacting HOOSH on 0437 001 753 or via email at hoosh@live.com.au. 

Lauren Doel

HOOSH Convenor

Our Book Week meal deal was a success and we raised $1054 profit.  I have included some photos of our morning tea items which we sold on the day.

This coming Wednesday is our special morning tea for EB Day where all profits are given toward the fundraiser for EB.

Chocolate Mousse $1.00

Butterfly cookies $1.00

Butterfly ice cream cone cupcakes $1.50

Jelly sticks 20c each with a  maximum of 5 per 

Have a great fortnight,

Naomi Russell

Canteen Coordinator 

Wednesday 18 November   Dawn, Danielle Berselli, Lisa Steggles

Friday 20 November    Leanne Meredith,  Tracie Junghans                

Friday 27  November   Lauren Bailey, Susan Abrue

Friday 4 December       Jen Lavender, Marie Clissold

Friday 11 December - Last day for Canteen for 2020 

                                       Danielle Adams, Amy Stein    

The P&C email address is

heathcotepublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au

Monday 16 November

Tuesday 17 November

Wednesday 18 November 

• OC Test for Year 4
• EB Mufti Day and morning tea

Thursday 19 November 

• Kinder Orientation 
• Student Leader / SRC Executive elections
• House Captain elections
• Assembly

Friday 20 November

• PSSA
• Year 6 2021 shirt orders due

Monday 23 November

• Stage 3 Surfing Program at Cronulla

Tuesday 24 November

• Showcase rehearsal

Wednesday 25 November 

• Year 6 Pedlars' Day

Thursday 26 November 

• Performing Arts Showcase

Friday 27 November

• PSSA

Monday 30 November

• Stage 3 Camp - Nepean Adventure Centre
• Last day for Uniform Shop for 2020

Tuesday 1 December

• Stage 3 Camp - Nepean Adventure Centre
• Stage 1 Celebration Day
• HOOSH Meeting 
• P&C Meeting

Wednesday 2 December

• Stage 3 Camp - Nepean Adventure Centre

Thursday 3 December 

• Assembly

Friday 4 December

• PSSA

Monday 7 December

• Kindergarten Bush Christmas

Tuesday 8 December

• Year 6 Farewell

Wednesday 9 December

Thursday 10 December

• Presentation Day 9:15am

Friday 11 December

• Last Day for Canteen for 2020
• Semester 2 reports sent home
• Year 6 to Heathcote High School orientation 9:30am-12:30pm

Monday 14 December

Tuesday 15 December

• End of Year Activities Day

Wednesday 16 December

• Last day for students for 2020
• Year 6 Farewell Arch 2:45pm-3:00pm

Thursday 17 December

• School Development Day

Friday 18 December

• School Development Day

Heathcote Public School 

Oliver Street

Heathcote, NSW, 2233

9520 8759

Email: heathcote-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Visit us on the web at http://www.heathcote-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/