Holsworthy Public School

High Quality Education, Strong Discipline Principal: Peter Ward

36 Infantry Parade Phone: 9825 1479

Holsworthy NSW 2173 Fax: 9825 2860

Email < holsworthy-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au>

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

Wednesday 14 August Newsletter Term 3 Week 4

Rule of the Week Week 4: No hat, play in the shade. Week 5: Always do your personal best.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

EDUCATION WEEK Thank you to all family and friends who attended our Education Week functions. The COS

Concert was once again a great night, showcasing the variety of talents of our students. Most

importantly it was very obvious how much they enjoyed the experience.

Our Open Day was equally successful with the abilities of our students on show and family and

friends invited into classrooms to experience the quality learning which takes place at Holsworthy

Public School.

Thank you very much to all staff, students, family and community members who made Education

Week a great success.

DRAMA FESTIVAL It was my absolute pleasure to attend the “In the Spotlight Drama Festival” last week. Our drama

group was selected to perform at this prestigious festival following their outstanding performance

at “Primary Play Day”. The students spent a whole day at the National Institute of Dramatic Art

(NIDA), participating in workshops delivered by expert tutors. They then performed their item as

part of the festival that night. Their performance was truly outstanding. What is particularly

impressive is the fact that their item was created and developed by themselves, with assistance

from our teachers and a Play Day tutor.

This is a wonderful experience for our students and I’m sure will provide great memories for

themselves and family alike.

I’d like to thank Ms Wilks, Mrs Sansom and Miss Grayson for their great work and dedication

which has enabled our young actors to perform at such a high level.

SCIENCE DAY At the time of writing Science Day is in full swing. Students have been having great fun, attending

the shows and participating in a variety of science activities. Our mufti day supporting Kaitlin has

been very successful. Thank you very much to everyone who dressed in mufti and made a

donation.

Community Charter: We work together with the school.

COS CONCERT 2019

Congratulations to all student performers on a successful COS (Community of Schools) Concert.

The COS Concert is an annual concert showcasing the talents of students from Holsworthy

Public School, Hammondville Public School, Wattle Grove Public School and Holsworthy High

School. This year also featured a COS Art Gallery including Indigenous-inspired artworks.

Last Tuesday, our school’s Drama Ensemble, Senior Dance Troupe and Junior Dance Group

dazzled audiences at the matinee and evening concerts. A special congratulations goes to our

student dancers who were impressive in the COS Dance Ensemble. The Holsworthy Public

students made us all very proud not only in their performances but also with their excellent

behaviour.

It was wonderful to see all the parents/caregivers, families, friends and special guests enjoying

the concert. Thank you to the COS Concert Committee for creating lasting memories and to the

staff and families for their invaluable support.

YEAR 2 HOLSWORTHY HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE VISIT

On Tuesday 13 August, Year 2 students visited Holsworthy High School to participate in a fun

filled Science session ran by Year 10 students and Science teachers. The students had an

amazing experience participating in hands on experiments and engaging in scientific discussions.

WOOLWORTHS BLAST CRICKET TOURNAMENT

Last Thursday, a number of students from Years 3-6 competed in the annual Woolworths Blast Cricket Tournament. This event was the perfect opportunity for students to engage in cricket and learn more about the sport. Holsworthy Public School had quite a successful day, with both senior boys’ teams competing against each other in the finals. As there can only be one winner, one of the senior boys’ teams and the senior girls’ team came first in their competition. Both of these teams will be progressing to the regional final at a later date. Furthermore, one of the junior boys’ teams was undefeated on the day which is a fantastic effort. We would like to congratulate all the girls and boys who attended on the day as their sportsmanship and behaviour were outstanding. The details of the regional final will be provided to students once they are confirmed.

Mr Sammut and Miss Diaz

YEAR 4 AND YEAR 5 CAMP PAYMENT REMINDER

A reminder that final payment for both the Year 4 and Year 5 camp MUST be paid in full by Wednesday 4 September (Week 7). This is to ensure attendance numbers can be finalised with the camp venues. A reminder note for both camps will be sent home in Week 6. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.

LIBRARY NEWS

Book Week Book Character Parade

Our annual Book Character Parade will take place on Thursday 29th August. All students are encouraged to participate and family and friends are invited to attend to share in this fun event.

Book Fair The parade will be followed by the opening of the Book Fair in the library. All visitors are welcome to visit the Fair to purchase books for family or friends, or perhaps to select a book to donate to the library. The fair will be open at other times on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Classes will come to the library to view or purchase books during this time. We hope everyone will come to visit the library over these days.

Book Week Performance- Big Dreams Students have received notes about this performance to be held on Friday 30th August. In library we are currently reading the short listed Book Week books that will be featured in this production. The students have really enjoyed this event over the past few years and are looking forward to taking part in this experience again. Please ensure that your students don't forget to return the note and payment.

Premier's Reading Challenge

The PRC will conclude on Friday 30th August. All students in years 3 to 6 must have their books entered into their PRC reading log by this date. If

any student needs assistance please see Mrs Tipping in the library.

Book Club Issue 5 of Book Club has been ordered and will be distributed to the students upon arrival. Thank you for ordering as both Book Club and the Book Fair allow us to add more resources to the school and library to enrich your student's educational experience. Mrs Tipping and Miss Grayson

STEWART HOUSE CLOTHING APPEAL 2019

Once again we have the opportunity to support Stewart House through the donation of clothing.

Bags have been sent home with your child so that you can donate used clothing that is in good

condition. Bags for donation should be brought to the school hall no later than Friday 23

August 2019. Thank you for your support.

Mrs Lamb

IMPORTANT Could you please advise the office immediately via e-mail or letter advising us of any changes of phone numbers/address/emergency contacts and medical information.

AWARDS Congratulations and well done to the following students: BRONZE AWARD:

1R Milla Roberts

2J Nayonika Nagendra

SILVER AWARD:

KA Jake Duchatel; Serene Kachhipati; Kaylee Olson; Oliver Omasta.

KB Morah Deng; Isaac Fenech; Siva Musti; Nadia Rabhi; Harper Rowley; Asiya Salami; Kyra Sami; Eshaan Urs.

KF Zarif Shahzad

KM Suhaira Alam; Annabelle Du; Ava Jamieson; Amber Lee; Samuel Pickering; Lily Reed; Elliot Vickers;Claire Wang.

1P Rafi Al-Sami; Abdul-Rahman El-Gendy; Harley Moore; Maansi Murali; Taarvi Page; Oscar Yan.

1R Joshua Churchill; Keira Ellul; Brian Guico; Tahseen Naim; Milan Raja Durai; Skye Sharma; Lexi Wan; Emily Wang; Junnuo Zhang.

1/2M Jason Cao; Angus Hughes; Queena Kanglyn; Jackson Nepata-Clarke.

2H Hamzah Amar; Sam Li; Jordan Mendonca; Lincoln Tutty; Abraham Whitford; Aaron Wilson.

2J Ahmed Adnan; Ava Jeffcoat; Hayley Lorimer; Stella Plaister; Tavier Sheldon; Jake Williams.

2K Nooria Hassan; Jonah Holt; Saivi Londhe; Mamun Nashita; Gabriella Nikoloudakis; Sofiia Pokul; Amruta Raghavendra; Tiana Ramsey; Tabry Yousif.

3J

Riyanna Ahmed; Tushar Babu Ram; Cheney Blackmore; Saina Boddu; Gracie Bryant; Leyla Daoudon; Scarlett Fitzgerald; Danilo Kablar; Hannah Kennedy; Alfred Marsh; Braedyn Marsters; Mira Methil; Kamaneeya Paidisetti; Millie Pearce; Rhyme Redwan; Afiya Rehman; Alexander Silver; Xavier Stazi; Tyler Tiernan; Anabelle Ward-Hill; Jake Willetts; Josiah Wyness; Nathan Young.

3S Austin Braiding; Ava Breen; Sofia Bubeck; Annabelle Cram; Matai Felix; Rehaan Hussain; Anoushka Jogia; Correy Liu; Acacia Reed; Radiya Salami.

3/4C Navan Alam; Leo Farrelly; Krishna Kummara; Syborn Li; Hammad Mahmood; Kushi Murali; Samarah Niaz; Iraa Pandit; Kanav Raipuria; Devansh Sehgal; Roger Tuy; Esha Varghese; Annie Wenyue Wang; Ryan Cai; Zitong Hao; Maithilii Patole; Ella Wang; Alisanne Withayaban.

3/4L Dheethya Adarsh; Yochy Okubo; Jade Raffellini; Lukas Filipinski; Samaira Hasan; Shirin Nashwa; Nehashri Venkatesan; Anwesha Vohra; Jasper Woods.

4A Emma Bailey; Nadia Daoudon; Danny Foster; Daniel Francis; Trinity Freitag; Jithin Girish; Chloe Hudson; Luke Jacques; Anisha Kazi; Iris Liang; Jessica Lorimer; Jesse Matar; Anesuishe Musakura; Meenakshi Punnadi; Safiyya Salami; Haris Shahzad.

4J Areej Adnan; Forqan AL-Juaifer Mu’Amra; Taruni Chand; Alijah Felix; Cooper Fenech; Sienna Fenech; Joshua Gunawan; Magdi Jugjali; Matilda McKeon; Ella Melville; Bhuvi Sodhi; Mannan Takasi; Harry Zhao.

GOLD AWARD:

KA Oliver Fegan

1L Ankit Gulavani; Valerie Lynch; Divyaa Nallasamy; Hana Okubo; Lachlan Pons; Aishwarya Pratap;.

1P Samuel Hastie; Siddhartha Rajak; Christine Sam; Ancia Zacharias.

1/2M Samuel Fegan

DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS A REMINDER TO ALL

PARENTS AND VISITORS THAT YOU MUST COME TO THE

OFFICE BEFORE PROCEEDING TO YOUR

CHILD/CHILDRENS CLASSROOMS.

SPORT NEWS

WINTER PSSA

PSSA RESULTS A reminder that all PSSA teams have training each week unless notified otherwise by their coach. Training is held on Tuesday at lunchtime and all players are expected to attend training and need to have appropriate shoes for this. Round 9 Friday 2 August

Sport Junior Senior

Boys Soccer VS Newbridge Heights White Junior A won 3-1 Junior B won 4-1

VS Newbridge Heights White Seniors lost 8-1

Girls Soccer VS Newbridge Height White Junior A DRAW 2-2 Junior B WON 2-0

VS Wattle Gove LOST 3-0

Hockey VS Dalmeny A’s WON 11-0 VS Dalmeny A’s WON 2-1

Touch Football VS Chipping Norton WON 1-0 VS Dalmeny B WON 5-0

VS Chipping Norton LOST 0-6 VS Dalmeny B LOST 0-4

Netball A’s VS Liverpool WON 9-1 B’s VS Newbridge Heights 2 WON 3-0

A’s VS Liverpool WON 22-9 B’s VS Newbridge Heights 2 WON 13-5

Rugby League Vs Nuwarra LOST 34-6 Vs Nuwarra LOST 44-30

Round 10 Friday 9 August

Sport Junior Senior

Boys Soccer VS Wattle Grove Junior A lost 2-0 Junior B won 3-1

VS Wattle Grove Seniors lost 3-0

Girls Soccer VS Wattle Grove Junior A LOST 3-0 Junior B LOST 3-0

VS Wattle Grove LOST 3-0

Hockey VS Dalmeny B’s WON 3-0 VS Dalmeny B’s WON 8-2

Touch Football VS Wattle Grove B DRAW 3-3 VS Marsden Rd WON 3-0

VS Wattle Grove B LOST 0-3 VS Marsden Rd WON 4-0

Netball A’s VS Dalmeny LOST 3-2 B’s VS Marsden Rd WON 4-1

A’s VS Dalmeny WON 9-7 B’s VS Marsden Rd WON 5-4

Rugby League Vs Prestons LOST 22-16 Vs Prestons WON 46-18

VENUES

Please note: Touch Football is always played at Woodward Park, Liverpool.

Netball is always played at Woodward Park, Liverpool.

Hockey is always played at Moorebank Liverpool Hockey Complex.

Friday 16 August 2019 - Round 11

Sport Venue Sport Venue Sport Venue

Girls Soccer Ernie Smith Reserve

Boys Soccer

Child’s Park Rugby League

Hillier Oval

Friday 23 August 2019 - Round 12

Sport Venue Sport Venue Sport Venue

Girls Soccer

Hammondville Oval

Boys Soccer

Hammondville Oval

Rugby League

Hammondville Oval

POEMS BY 3/4C

Day in day out, things never change. Now, how can there be no rain The cry of suffering animals, pierces the morning skies. Staring, into the red land My eyes start to water, as I squeeze my dad’s hand Oh when. Oh when will the lawn be green again? Mt father’s dumbfounded face Fills my day with joy The pitter patter sound. Ohh so I missed you Dancing in the rain, like the world has never been better

Jade Vickers

Drought Red dust flooding every where

Please wake me up from this nightmare Animals dropping one by one

As dad stares at the scorching sun. The drought has come

It can’t be stopped It’s dusty and gritty

But it should be soft. Oh drought Oh Drought

Please go away So our animal can graze

It would truly amaze Krishna Kummara

Staring into the landscape of red dirt The animals rejected by weather- yes, it hurt!

So hopeless and without any luck

The taste of stale bread, Oh yuck!

The blazing sun, which scorched us all Why, why wouldn’t the rain fall?

The powdery dust that danced in the breeze

When would the drought ever cease?

The sweat that was trickling down my head

Soon the animals would be dead

The crunch of leaves beneath my feet When would we even get a treat?

Not a single second of rest spared

Anxious, tired and scared

My family and animals not well fed. Hopeless, tired and exhausted

Finally, the clouds roll in and cover the skies

It’s time for nature’s surprise! The downpour of rain falls down fast

I sighed happily, “At last…”

Shekinah Pillay

TERM 3 DIARY

2019 HPS Diary Term 3 22 July – 27 September

TERM

Three Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

WEEK

3

COS

WEEK

August 5

Healthy

Harold

COS

CONCERT

August 6

Healthy

Harold

COS

CONCERT

August 7 EDUCATION WEEK

OPEN DAY

Healthy

Harold

August 8

Stage 3

Gymnastics

Woolworths Cricket

Blast School Cup

Healthy

Harold

August 9

Kinder

Gymnastics

Acrobatics

Winter PSSA

Round 10

Healthy Harold

WEEK

4

August 12

Healthy

Harold

August 13

Healthy

Harold

August 14

Healthy

Harold

Holsworthy Long

Day Care Centre

Library Visit

August 15

Stage 3

Gymnastics

Healthy

Harold

Number

Crunchers

Casula PS

August 16

Kinder

Gymnastics

Acrobatics

Winter PSSA

Round 11

Healthy Harold

SCIENCE WEEK 10-18 AUGUST

WEEK

5

August 19

ORACY Public

Speaking Stage

Finals

August 20

August 21

August 22

Stage 3

Gymnastics

August 23

Kinder

Gymnastics

Acrobatics

Winter PSSA

Round 12

Drought

I remember the start of the drought When the sun shone non-stop And the water in our water tank dropped. After a few months of the blue-soaked sky The poor animals started to die. Falling onto dust, rocks and sand. Dad touched the ground gently. What was once rich, brown soil, Had turned into hard, dry rock. At night, The cries of thirst from the animals pierced the night, Echoing through the dark. Three months passed And then… A soft thudding on the roof, It was rain! Olivia Li

WEEK

6

Book

Week

Theme:

Reading

is my

Super

Power

August 26

August 27

August 28

Book Fair Arrives

Liverpool Zone

Athletics

Campbelltown

Athletics Centre

August 29

Book Parade

August 30

9.30-10.30

11.30-12.30

Book Week Show

BIG DREAMS

PSSA Semis

Jersey Day

WEEK

7

September 2

Swim School

September 3

Swim School

September 4

Book Fair Departs

Swim School

September 5

Stage 3

Gymnastics

ICAS SCIENCE

Swim School

Public Speaking

Network Finals

September 6

Kinder

Gymnastics

Acrobatics

Winter PSSA

Finals

Swim School

WEEK

8

September 9

Holsworthy Long

Day Care Centre

Library Visit

Swim School

September 10

Swim School September 11

Swim School

September 12

Stage 3

Gymnastics

ICAS ENGLISH

Kindergarten

Excursion

Symbio

Swim School

September 13

Kinder

Gymnastics

Acrobatics

SSW Regional

Athletics Carnival

Swim School

WEEK 9

September 16

Year 5 Camp

Canberra

Year 4 Camp

September 17

Year 5 Camp

Canberra

Year 4 Camp

September 18

Year 5 Camp

Canberra

Kinder 2020

Open Day

September 19

Stage 3

Gymnastics

ICAS

MATHEMATICS

September 20

Kinder

Gymnastics

Acrobatics

Winter PSSA

Extreme Weather

Backup

WEEK

10

September 23

K-2 ATHLETICS

CARNIVAL

September 24

September 25

Year 6 Mini Fete

September 26

Living safely with

pets K-2

September 27

LAST DAY OF

TERM

Spring Holidays- Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October 2019

CAR PARKS CAR PARKS ARE FOR STAFF ONLY AND

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