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Holsworthy Public School

High Quality Education, Strong Discipline Relieving Principal: Tammy Deiri

36 Infantry Parade Phone: 9825 1479

Holsworthy NSW 2173 Fax: 9825 2860

Email < [email protected]>

Website: www.holsworthy-p.schools.gov.au

Wednesday 7 November 2018 Newsletter Term 4 Week 4

Rule of the Week Week 3: Enter a room only when a teacher is there

Week 4: No hat, play in the shade

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

‘WE ARE A GREAT SCHOOL’ What an incredible day the children had on Thursday November 1 during our Colour Run. It was simply a

day of fun, excitement and success. I am once again extremely proud of the wonderful behaviour and

participation of our students. The smiles on student faces, their enthusiasm and positive attitude all

contributed to a very successful event. The weather, whilst not the kindest with all that heat, still allowed us

to go ahead. Huge thanks to Ms Palmano and Mr Royal for thorough organisation and promotion of the colour

run. Thank you to all the staff who supported the set up of the day and took part in the events. Thank you to

all the parents who were able to attend and thank you to all the families who donated and supported the

school financially. The day was a great success. Students are still expressing their appreciation.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

Our Kindergarten Orientation program is underway to welcome all the wonderful, enthusiastic Kindies into

our school community for 2019. Thank you to all the parents who have attended the sessions and learnt

about what we will be offering their children as they begin their educational journey. It has been exciting to

meet you all and we look forward to getting to know you even better next year. Remember our final session

is next Wednesday November 14 at 9.30am.

SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT 2020

If you are interested in pursuing placement for your child in a selective high school in 2020, please note the

information below:

Applications for Year 7 entry to selective high schools in 2020 must be made online between 9 October 2018 and 12 November 2018. Late applications will not be accepted.

Parents must apply online at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7

All applicants are required to sit the Selective High Schools Placement Test to be held on Thursday 14 March 2019.

STUDENTS AND FAMILIES LEAVING THE SCHOOL (OTHER THAN YEAR 6)

As we progress through Term 4, staff will continue to be looking at the placement of students in their classes

for 2019. Accurate student numbers are important to ensure we made adequate plans for staffing and

classes. To assist in this regard, we ask that if you are aware that your family will no longer be attending

Holsworthy Public School for any reason—please advise the Office at your earliest convenience. If this

information needs to remain confidential, please send in a sealed envelope and send to the office.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.holsworthy-p.schools.gov.au/

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Attendance and success at school go hand in hand. All students are required to attend school by law

unless there is a valid reason for absence. The school needs to be notified of any absences in writing.

There are a number of students who continue to arrive after 8.55am. These late arrivals are monitored by

the school and by the Home School Liaison Officer. Students need to be at school on time for a positive

start to the day. Students who arrive late miss out on key learning time and also disrupt the learning of

other students.

It is important the school has up-to-date contact information for each student. Should this information

change, by moving to a new address, a new mobile telephone number or custody arrangements change,

please notify the front office.

1 or 2 days a week doesn’t seem much but…..

SCHOOL PLANNING 2019 - Please return this reply slip to our office ASAP.

My child/ren WON’T be returning to Holsworthy Public School in 2019. *Parents of students in Year 6 do not need to return this slip. CHILD’S NAME:_____________________________________ CLASS: ________ CHILD’S NAME: _____________________________________ CLASS:________ Signed:___________________________________________ Date: ____________

PRIME MINISTERS AND MINISTERS ELECTIONS FOR 2019 HAVE STARTED Congratulations to our 2018 school leaders but it is now time for us to selection our new ministers for 2019. Students in Year 5 will stand for election to fill the positions of Prime Ministers and Ministers for our School Parliament for 2019. Teachers will talk to all of the students about the upcoming elections explaining the values and responsibilities of school leadership. Students who are nominated must fulfil a list of criteria for a school leadership role. They need to consider this list with their parents before proceeding to the next step. Students then must display one poster promoting themselves and on Election Day present a one minute speech to students in Years 2-5 during a special election assembly in week 6 . This is then followed by the children voting by secret ballot. Good luck to all our candidates

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Holsworthy Public School would like to extend an invitation to all of our school community to attend our Remembrance Day service. It will be held under the COLA on Friday 9 November at 12.20pm. Remembrance Day has a special significance in 2018. Sunday, 11 November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). We hope you can join us as we remember.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Invitation to our school community Date: Friday November 9

Time: 12.20pm

Holsworthy Public School Please join us after the ceremony for refreshments

In the Staffroom.

AWARDS Congratulations and well done to the following students:

SILVER: 1R – Ivy Marcetic 2M – Ava Stoelhorst, Kanav Raipuria 2K – Acacia Reed, Aonghus Rutland, Elias Contreras, Gracie Bryant, Xavier Stazi

GOLD: 1H – Sophie Sarna, Enya Chan. Stella Plaister, Nashita Mamun 1J – Sofiia Pokul, Arrush Gaikwad, Vansh Mistry, Hannah Parrish – Te Tau, Jonathan Gunawan 1P – Jairra Raymundo 1/2W – Angel Chen, Dheethya Adarsh, Byron Willetts, Fariz Ahmed, Bhumisha Prasad, Mira Methil 2D – Liba Haque, Jett MacMillan, Liyana Hossain, Shreesha Damathmari, Param Khandelwal, Elsa Lopez, Aarcha Menon, Matai Felix 2M – Ava Breen, Sofia Bubeck, Ishan Bhondve, Yashinari Okubo, Leo Farrelly, Ashley de Villiers, Radiya Salami, Yashas Panicker, Cheney Blackmore 2K – Liam Olson, David Miranda, Rhyme Redwan

SCRIPTURE EVENTS TERM 4 DIWALI CELEBRATIONS Tuesday 13 November 2018 Hindu Scripture will be having a combined K-6 Hindu Scripture Session open for all students to visit in their scripture time. The event will start at 9am. Hindu children participating in the session may come to school in traditional dress and get changed into school uniform at recess. Mahendi will also be done on the Hindu children ONLY on the day.

COMBINED CHRISTIAN PERFORMACE On Wednesday 28 November 2018 students will take part in a combined K-6 Christian service/show. All children are invited to take part in this performance.

If you do not want your child to attend either or both events please fill in the slip below and return it to their classroom teacher.

Attention classroom teacher, I do not want _______________________ (student name) of _____ (class) to attend the Diwali Celebration (13/11) / Combined Christian performance (28/11). ____________________________(Signature) ______________(Date)

Mrs Palmano and Mrs Murdoch (Scripture Coordinators)

SPORTS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION The sports and extracurricular photography session will be held on Thursday 8 November 2018. If your child has participated in PSSA or attended a Zone sports carnival, their photo will be taken with their team. Additionally, photos will be taken if your child has participated in the junior or senior dance ensembles, Tournament of Minds teams, debating teams, drama ensemble or Indigenous choir.

Students in a sports team will be required to change into a school sport jersey for their photo, these children are asked to label their school shirt and have a labelled plastic bag to place their shirt in while their photo is being taken to avoid their uniform going missing.

Parents will be notified through the Skoolbag app and newsletter when the display photos arrive at school. The photos will be displayed in the office and they will be available to order after this day.

STUDENT OPAL CARD 2019

School student applications for 2019 are now open.

Students progressing to year 3 do not need to re-apply if they:

are continuing at the same school

are residing at the same address

have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.

Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification.

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.

If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails

COLOUR RUN- MAJOR SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Last Thursday, we held our very first Colour Run. We couldn’t have chosen a better day! Students

completed a wide range of obstacles on our back oval and enjoyed having the coloured Holi Powder thrown

at them. All students displayed exceptional behaviour, cooperation and sportsmanship, which helped make

the event a big hit!

A BIG thank you to all staff for your assistance, the P&C for contributing their time and resources, and Mr

Felix for providing us with equipment for the obstacles. Your support and effort is truly appreciated.

Thank you to all students who have returned their Sponsorship Forms and money raised so far. Please

ensure you return them to your classroom teacher as soon as possible.

Mrs Palmano and Mr Royal

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails

CLEAN UP CREW

What wonderful initiative shown by these Year 3

girls. Without being asked, they began cleaning

up rubbish throughout the playground. Thanks

for keeping our school environment a safe place

to be!

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM INITIATIVE

My name is Queenie Pham. I am a Grounds and Environment minister this year

and was selected to represent our school as an ambassador. The ambassador

program is a Primary Principals initiative and is aimed at developing student

leadership skills. Ambassadors work together in groups of 4 to 5 schools. We

brainstorm problems that are common to all schools in the group and pick the one

we think we will make a big impact.

This year’s idea is Outdoor Learning. I think students are too engaged in technology and they forget

about the world around them. I decided to have a 2 hour outdoor time for each class. The executive

teachers helped me find suitable activities for each grade.

Time flexibility was important because outdoor learning is weather dependent.

Ambassadors then create a presentation to give at Liverpool Council on Thursday 8 November. All

students enjoyed their time learning outdoors. I believe I achieved my overall goal and am proud to

be the Ambassdor for Holsworthy Public School 2018.

Ministers Visit Land and Environment Court and State Parliament On Thursday

the 25th of October, the Year 6 Ministerial group went on an excursion to the city and we visited

State Parliament and the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales. Commissioner Gray,

who works at the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales, showed us one of the

courtrooms in the building. Whilst there, we learnt about our legal system and how it is related to

our system of government. We then met with our local MP, Mrs Melanie Gibbons, who gave us a

guided tour around State Parliament. After the tour, we sat in on Question Time in the Legislative

Assembly and got to see what the ministers discuss. It was

definitely a rewarding experience for all of us and it enhanced

our knowledge further about government and how the justice

system works in New South Wales. Thank you to Ms

Papathanasiou and Mrs North for taking us.

By Bhrianna Talau 5/6A

NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee State Final

On Friday the 2nd of November, Samaira Zaman from 4T and Aaron Chacko from 5/6A attended

the NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee state final at the ABC Centre in Ultimo. The event was incredibly

competitive with the top 50 students from schools all across NSW competing in both the junior and

senior division. In the junior competition, Samaira performed incredibly well and made it through to

round. This was Samaira’s second time attending the State Spelling Bee competition, as she also

competed last year when she was in year 3. The past two years have been an amazing effort on

her behalf. In the senior competition, it was Aaron Chacko’s first time attending the State Spelling

Bee competition. He was outstanding throughout each round as he was asked to spell some very

challenging words such as harangue, rapacious, grandiloquent and harmonium. Aaron finished the

competition within the top 20 students in the state which is a fantastic effort. Both students

represented our school perfectly on the day and it was evident that they had put in many hours of

hard work in studying and preparing for the event. Congratulations to both Samaira Zaman and

Aaron Chacko, the whole Holsworthy Public School community is proud of your achievements.

LIFE EDUCATION

Notes for Life Education were sent home on Tuesday. Healthy Harold will be visiting Holsworthy

Public school from Monday 19 November to Friday 30 November 2018.The cost is $10.00 and

payment with permission note is due by Monday 12 November.

Healthy Harold merchandise is available to be purchased. If you are interested in purchasing

merchandise, order forms are available at the front office.

Holsworthy Public School Plant Project

Our Grounds and Environment Ministers, Queenie and Ameya, are running a project for the

students in Holsowrthy Public School to help beautify our school gardens. The aim is to put

information about the plants of our school on stands in our gardens.

Students can get involved by selecting a plant and then using the information below find out some

information about your chosen plant.

Write it in the box at the bottom of the page along with your name and class.Drop it into the box in

the Office foyer by the end of Week 5.

Facts that can be included in your information

1. Where the plant can be found?

2. Is the plant native to Australia?

3. Does the plant attract any insects/butterflies?

4. Why is the plant named the way it is?

5. How do you look after it?

6. Do we use the plant for any special occasion (e.g. bottle brush for ANZAC)

7. What family is the plant from?

8. Does it have any indigenous significance? eg food or ceremonial

9. Plant measurements

10. Anything students feel important or interesting

Name: Class:

Name of plant:

SPORT NEWS

Bulldog’s League Tag Knockout

Congratulations and well done to the great sportsmanship of all the students who attended the

knockout yesterday. Three out of our four teams progressed past the group stage. The senior

mixed team won the grand final 6-3. The junior mixed team were runners up and drew the grand

final losing on countback. The senior boys’ team made it the quarter final. To all the participants

we are extremely proud of your effort and behaviour.

Mr Carr and Miss Papathanasiou

NSW PSSA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Last week we had three students represent SSW at the NSW PSSA Athletics Championships held

at Homebush. Congratulations to Ross Arbis, Lexis Kaleti and Christopher Bugeja on your

outstanding athletic performances this year.

Lexis placed 10th in the senior girls shot put with a result of 9.28m.

Lexis also competed in the senior girls discus and placed 40th with a result of 17.34m.

Ross placed 22nd in the 11 Year boys discus with a result of 25.75m

Christopher Bugeja placed 30th in the senior boys discus with a result of 24.47m.

SCHOOL SPORT

This term sport has returned to Friday mornings for students in years 3-6. Students need to line up at their classroom to be marked on the roll before meeting at either their PSSA coach's classroom or moving to their OT class. PSSA students will depart school promptly to ensure they arrive at the venue on time.

Students who remain at school spend the first hour of the day engaged in structured OT activities to develop their fine motor skills and coordination. At 9:50 am, these students move to their sport area:

Rec Sport tennis students meet at the library steps to have their name marked off before proceeding to the COLA for their lesson.

Rec Sport hip hop students meet outside the hall to have their name marked off before proceeding inside for their lesson.

Orienteering students meet at 5/6A classroom to have their name marked off before beginning their lesson.

School cricket students meet outside 3S classroom to have their name marked off beforeproceeding to the field to begin their lesson.

All other school sport students meet in the assembly area of the primary playground.

After recess, these students will return to their OT class to engage in a curriculum focus program with their teacher. Once all PSSA teams have arrived at school, students return to their own classroom. A reminder that students MUST have a hat to play PSSA, this is a rule enforced by Liverpool

Zone. As the weather gets warmer, students are encouraged to bring and apply sunscreen and

have plenty of water with them.

PSSA RESULTS Round 7 Friday 26 October

Sport Junior Senior

Boys T-Ball/Softball Vs Liverpool West WON 10-0 Vs Liverpool West WON 12 -2

Girls T-Ball/Softball Vs Dalmeny WON 21-7 Vs Dalmeny WON 8-2

Cricket

Newcombeball Vs Dalmeny LOST 11 - 4 Vs Dalmeny B WON 11-7

AFL Vs Dalmeny C WON 41 - 1 Vs Dalmeny C LOST 37 - 13

League Tag Vs Prestons LOST 5-0 BYE

Vs Prestons LOST 2-1 BYE

Round 8 Friday 2 November

Sport Junior Senior

Boys T-Ball/Softball Vs Marsden Road Yellow WON due to forfeit

Vs Marsden Road Yellow LOST 11-1

Girls T-Ball/Softball Vs Wattle Grove WON 15-14 Vs Wattle Grove LOST 13-10

Cricket

Newcombeball Vs Wattle Grove B TIED 11 all Vs Wattle Grove B WON 11-9

AFL Vs Dalmeny A LOST 22 - 1 Vs Dalmeny A LOST 62 - 0

League Tag Vs Liverpool West LOST 6-0 Vs Wattle Grove LOST 6-2

Vs Liverpool West WON 4-2 Vs Wattle Grove Draw 2-2

PSSA VENUES

Please note: League Tag is currently being played at Brownes Farm Reserve, Hoxton Park.

AFL is always played at Ash Road, Prestons.

Newcombe ball is always played at Homestead Park, Chipping Norton

Friday 9 November Round 9

Sport Venue Sport Venue Sport Venue

Girls T-Ball / Softball

Jacquie Osmond Reserve, Warwick Farm

Boys T-Ball/ Softball

Jacquie Osmond Reserve, Warwick Farm

Cricket Hammondville Oval




Hammondville Oval


Hammondville Oval





Daruk Park, Casula


Daruk Park, Casula





Hammondville Oval


Hammondville Oval

Cricket Philip’s Park, Lurnea

OFFICE NEWS Office Hours are: 8.30am – 3.15pm Payments: Payments can only be accepted in person at the office between 9.00am – 3.00pm. All other times online payment is available 24hours 7 days a week. Late Pick Up: Please advise the office before 2.55pm if you are running late to pick up your child and please be aware that the office closes at 3.15pm.

CAR PARKS CAR PARKS ARE FOR STAFF ONLY AND

NOT TO BE USED TO DROP OFF OR COLLECT STUDENTS AT ALL.

P & C NEWS

P&C CATCH-UP

Welcome to the P&C Catch-Up section of the newsletter! Please refer to this section of the newsletter for any

P&C related events, updates or news. To contact the P&C, please leave a note at the Office or email

[email protected].

LAST P&C MEETING FOR 2018

The Holsworthy Public School P&C would like to take this opportunity to invite all parents and friends to

attend our last meeting for 2018. All are welcome to help us celebrate the end of the year! The next P&C

meeting is on Monday 3rd December starting at 6pm.

HOLSWORTHY P&C Sausage Sizzle

Saturday 8 December 2018

7am to 4pm

BUNNINGS Bankstown Airport

347 – 359 Milperra Road, Bankstown

Come support the Holsworthy Public School P&C Community Sausage Sizzle.

All funds raised will be going towards a new bike and scooter storage area in

the school grounds.

Please let your family and friends know so they can support our school

community.


P&C COMMITTEES

Currently, Holsworthy Public School P&C has three active committees;

Events Committee chaired by Candice Taylor,

Second Hand Uniform Shop Committee chaired by Kylie Szymanski, and

School Grounds Committee chaired by Richenda Goodbun.

If you are interested in joining any of these committees, please contact the P&C at

[email protected].

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR P&C BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE

If you are available on SATURDAY 8th DECEMBER for an hour or two,

please contact the P&C at [email protected] or leave your

details at the School Office.

Volunteers will be needed between 7am to 4pm and a roster will be

setup with hourly times.

The money raised from this event will be going towards a new bike and

scooter storage area in the school grounds.

P&C 2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

The P&C 2nd Hand Uniform Shop will be open;

All second-hand uniforms will be sold for the standard price of $3, with the exception of 2nd hand school

bags ($10), School caps ($12), and PSSA socks ($15).

Due to the large number of items in the Lost Property box without labels, the P&C 2nd Hand Uniform Shop

will now be selling clothing labels. Labels are 50c each and can be purchased when the 2nd Hand Uniform

Shop is open.

If you would like to donate to the 2nd Hand Uniform Shop, please drop off items during operating hours or

forward to the School office.

Volunteers Needed…

The 2nd Hand Uniform Shop is seeking volunteers. If you are available during

school hours and can help, please email [email protected] or contact

the School Office.

Monday - 830am to 915am Friday - 230pm to 315pm




P&C CALENDAR*

(*Proposed events and dates)

LOST PROPERTY

Labelled Clothing

Every Friday, P&C volunteers collect, sort and return all labelled clothing that is found in the Lost Property tubs, which are located outside most classrooms. These items are then placed in the Labelled Lost Property box located in the Office.

Unlabelled Clothing

If the clothing is not labelled, the item will be kept in the P&C room in a “Lost Property” tub. Students and parents are welcome to look through this tub on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons when the P&C 2nd Hand Uniform Shop is open.

REMINDER: At the end of term, unlabelled items will be washed and donated to the P&C 2nd Hand Uniform Shop.

Term 4 NOVEMBER P&C Meeting: Monday 5th November at 6pm in the Staff

Room.

DECEMBER P&C Meeting: Monday 3rd December at 6pm in the Staff

Room.

8th December – P&C Sausage Sizzle @ BUNNINGS

Bankstown Airport.

13th December - Christmas Carols and Raffle

Holsworthy Public School

Term 4 Key Events Friday 2 November 2018

TERM 4 DIARY

TERM FOUR

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

WEEK 4

November 5 Year 4 to HHS 1.55-STEAM

OC Orientation 9.30

November 6 Bulldogs League

Tag

November 7

Kinder Transition (2019)

November 8 Sports &Special

Group Photo

November 9 PSSA Summer

Round 10

WEEK 5

November 12 Selective high

applications close Pre School Visit

(Holsworthy LDC) Year 3 to HHS 1.55-STEAM

November 13

Diwali Scripture

Celebration

November 14

Kinder Transition (2019)

November 15 Learn and Play Pre School Visit


Round 11

Pre School Visit (Holsworthy LDC)

WEEK 6

November 19 SARAH B

HEALTHY

HAROLD

Year 4 to HHS 1.55-STEAM

November 20 SARAH B

Yr 5 Challenge Cup at HHS 11:30

– 1:00

HEALTHY

HAROLD

Last week scripture

November 21 Pre School Visit

(Holsworthy LDC)

HEALTHY

HAROLD

November 22

HEALTHY

HAROLD


Round 12

HEALTHY

HAROLD

Schools Spectacular

23-24 November

Keep up to date with what’s happening! When What

Monday November 5 Sponsorship Form and money due for the School Fundraiser

Tuesday November 6 Bulldogs League Tag

Wednesday November 7 2019 Kinder Transition

Thursday November 8 Sports and Extra Curricular Group Photos

Friday November 9 Remembrance Day Service

Tuesday November 13 Diwali Scripture Celebration

Wednesday November 14 2019 Kinder Transition

November 19-30 Healthy Harold

WEEK 7

November 26

HEALTHY

HAROLD

Year 3 to HHS 1.55-STEAM

November 27 Pre School Visit (Wattle Grove

LDC)

HEALTHY

HAROLD

November 28 Combined Scripture

9-10am and 10-11am

HEALTHY HAROLD

Parent Helpers Morning Tea

November 29 Pre School Visit (Wattle Grove

LDC)

HEALTHY

HAROLD


Semi Finals

HEALTHY

HAROLD

WEEK 8

December 3 Year 4 to HHS 1.55-STEAM

Closing

Parliament

December 4 High School

Orientation Day

December 5

Year 6 Farewell

December 6 Super Gold

Morning Tea

December 7 PSSA Summer

Finals

Pre School Visit Wattle Grove

December 10 Practice

Presentation Day

December 11

Presentation Day

Assemblies

December 12 Stage 2/3 Party day

December 13 CAROLS

NIGHT Reports Home

BBQ-Awards HHS

December 14 PSSA Winter

Extreme Weather Back up

K-2 Party Day

WEEK 10

December 17 Moving Day

December 18

December 19 Last day for

students

December 20

December 21

School resumes 30 January 2019

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