Mrs Reeves has asked me to congratulate the students who ride bikes to school. The new program is working well and bike riders are behaving in a safe and responsible manner when travelling to and from school.

“TELL THEM FROM ME STUDENT SURVEY” (T3 2020) - We are delighted that this term, our school, like many other public schools in the State, will participate in a Department of Education initiative: the “Tell Them From Me Student Feedback Survey”. The survey measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. You may remember that our Year 4-6 students also participated in a Tell Them From Me Student Survey in Term 1 this year. Asking students to complete the survey twice in one year allows us to identify trends in student responses as well as track engagement and motivation across the school year. The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. More than 6,300 schools in Australia and around the world have used Tell Them From Me to survey 5.4 million students. Capturing the voices of our students will help improve how we do things at our school.

From the Principal...

12 August, 2020

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.gov.au

The second medal assembly was held last Thursday. It was the Bronze Medal Assembly for our younger students. The following students were acknowledged for their citizenship and contribution to Hornsby North Public School:- Melissa, Anurina, Hayaah, Hugh, Jason Y., Katherine, Henry, Jason V., Anna, Abigail, Andrew, Brandon, Anish, Jessinta, Lachlan, Jake, Labkul, Samuel, Leon, Eden, Sarah, Andy, Fleur, Aksharaa, Isla, Eric, Danush, Eva, Anamalia, Atharva, Jeffrey, Charlie, Mara, Mia, Olivia, Estella, Evelina, Angelina & Kai. A video of the Medal Assemblies will be available only to families of those students who received medals. A link will be emailed shortly, and available for a limited time. STUDENT WORK - Last week was Education Week and whilst we missed our partners (parents and friends) visiting the school to view displays and performances, many of our teachers have posted student work on See Saw and Google to share with parents and caregivers. Today, a group of promising Year 1 writers visited me to share their writing. Below are works from Alexandra and Joshua. Congratulations to all students who are striving to be the best they can be and producing some outstanding pieces of work.

LIFE EDUCATION - This is the final week for the Life Education lessons. We say goodbye to Healthy Harold for another year. Let us hope that when Harold returns next year many other excursions and incursions will be taking place. ROAD SAFETY and KISS & DROP ZONES - The school continues to work with the Road Safety consultant at the Department of Education on safe school arrivals and departures. Information regarding a survey for parents on “School Arrival and Departure Procedures” will be sent home early next week. Meanwhile, continue to be thoughtful and courteous towards pedestrians, drivers and the teachers at the drop off points. Please revise and remember the points published in last week’s newsletter.

From the Classroom - SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Term 3, Week 3: Jack x 2, Steve, Kai, Marley, Jason, Dominic, Renetta, Isabella x 2, Isabelle, Imogen, Abigail, Tara, Emma, Jordan, Annebelle, Amy, Riley, Ieon, Tess, Laila x 4, Vinay, Dylan, Joshua, Walt, Isabella, Rishik, Ava, Lucy, Matthew, Lauren, Nandika, Ollie, Kobe, Christa, Myra, Vineth, Maggie & Garrick. LIBRARY NEWS - Premier's Reading Challenge We are in the last month of the Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) so now is the time to read, read, read! Friday, 28 August is the final day to add entries to your online account. Blue cards will be awarded to those who finish before the deadline. https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/studentExperience.html#/

1. Go to PRC NSW 2. Log in using your school login and password (firstname.surname). Password is your Grade number. 3. Find the book you have read in the blue search box. 4. Add to reading log. 5. To add Personal Choice books that are not on the PRC lists, just type 'bonus' into the blue search bar and add the book. 6. Log off in the top right hand

corner next to your avatar.

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 - The Canteen has re-opened online only for recess & lunch, using Munch Monitor. Sushi Day Change:- From next Monday (17/8/20) sushi will be available at the Canteen on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays only. Vicki Stubbings, Canteen Manager. UNIFORM SHOP - Online ordering only. Please email Tanya Manwaring at hnpsuniforms@gmail.com. This method will continue indefinitely. Orders can be collected from the Office or sent to the classroom. BAND NEWS - If you have any questions please feel free to email me via hnpsband@gmail.com Thank you, Gavin Hunter, Band Committee President.

More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be administered during school hours between 17 August and 23 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary. A consent form has been sent home with students in Years 4-6. If you do not want your child or children to participate, please return the form to school by Monday 17 August Copies of the form and FAQs are available from: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents The consent form and FAQs are available in 23 languages. NEW ONLINE ENROLMENT SYSTEM - The new Online Enrolment System is designed to provide flexibility for our parents to submit an enrolment application online and at the time that best suits you. The application can be accessed on all browsers and mobile devices including iOS and Android. The online application process is currently restricted to:- Enrolments into local schools only. Children who are Australian citizens, New Zealand

citizens or permanent residents. Children who live in NSW. We offer our support and encourage you to complete your application to enroll online. If, however, you do not feel comfortable completing an application online, a paper copy will be available for collection from the Office or can be downloaded from the Department’s going to a public school site - https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment Further information about online enrolment can be found on our website here - https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/online-enrolment-for-nsw-public-schools SCHOOL PHOTOS—WEDNESDAY, 19 AUGUST—CLASSES - Photo day is next Wednesday, 19 August. The photo envelopes have been sent home. Please follow the payment instructions on the envelope. Do NOT pay via the School website. If paying with cash, it must be the correct amount and the envelope should be sealed. Envelopes should be returned to the Office as soon as possible. Sibling Photo envelopes are available from the Office.

Maree Sumpton Principal

Coming Events - Thursday 13 August Life Education. Friday 14 August Life Education. Tuesday 18 August Yrs 3 & 4 Gymnastics. Wednesday 19 August School Photos—Classes. Tuesday 25 August Yrs 3 & 4 Gymnastics. Friday 28 August Daffodil Day. Tuesday 1 September Yrs 3 & 4 Gymnastics. Wednesday 2 September School Photos—Sports & Groups.

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SCHOOL BANKING NEWS - No School Banking until further notice.

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