Thank You
I would like to thank Mrs Waugh for relieving while I was on leave. I have had many reports of how well she took to the role and appreciate all of her hard work in ensuring the smooth running of the school over what was a busy couple of weeks at Hammondville Pubic School.
Casual Teacher Shortage
As many of you would be aware, we have had many classes split over the last few weeks. I would like to reassure you that we do our best to cover classes when our teachers are sick. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of casual teachers at the moment and it is affecting all schools across NSW. We will continue to minimise disruptions as best we can and we thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Community Charter and School Wide Expectations
Last week the Community Charter was sent home and a reminder about expected behaviour of all members of the school community was reiterated. As we all can appreciate, everyone in the school community expects to feel safe and respected at school. Please ensure that your actions in and around the school are at all times, safe and respectful to teachers, students, staff and other parents. Rude and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. Thank you for your understanding.
Who to Contact Form
Just a reminder that information regarding who to contact in the event of a concern or inquiry regarding Hammondville Public School went home last week. Please refer to this when you require further support at school to ensure you can have the matter addressed in a timely fashion and by the right person.
Positive Stars Week 4
I had the lovely opportunity to see many students across the school in the last week for producing excellent work, demonstrating outstanding work habits and being exceptional learners. Well done to the following students on being Positive Stars in week 4. Congratulations to the following students: Blair T and Annalise J from K Green, Josiah Y. and Lile N. from K Blue, Toby B. and Emily V. from K Yellow, Mason A. and Isabella G. from 5/6 Gold.
Comedy Night Fundraiser
Last year the P&C held a great fundraiser ’Comedy for a Cause’ and it’s back with an all new line up. This Friday in the school hall you will be able to have a night of belly aching laughs and we hope to see many of you there. Tickets are on sale from the following link for $30. www.comedyforacause.net/HPS
Tickets will also be on sale at school, cash only, at the table near the front gate from 2:30pm every afternoon this week. Child minding for school aged children is also available on the night from $5 per child or $10 a family.
Book Week 2019
We are excited to be celebrating Book Week this year with the theme ‘Reading is my Secret Power’. Thank you to Mrs Stanley for all her organisation of this Thursday’s Book Week parade. I can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes. Thank you to Holsworthy High students for visiting Kindergarten today and reading them picture books as part of Book Week 2019. I went down to visit and all students were enjoying their time together, sharing a love of stories.
Enrolment Cap
The Department of Education has introduced a new enrolment policy that will affect enrolments at Hammondville Public School. There has been an introduction of enrolment caps which means that schools cannot enrol non-local students once they have exceeded this cap. Hammondville have exceeded our enrolment cap. Please read enrolment information that follows in the newsletter.
Have a wonderful week of learning!
Mrs Rebekah Murray
Rel. Principal