HOPETOUN P-12 COLLEGE

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“Farewell”

All Hopetoun P-12 College staff and students wish them the very best for their exams and

their future endeavours.

HOPETOUN P-12 COLLEGE

2019

Term 4

Friday 25th October Casual Day

Wednesday 30th October Year 12 Commence Exams

Friday 1st November Mental Health—Parents

Session

Monday 4th November Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 5th November Melbourne Cup Public

Holiday

Wednesday 13th November School Council

Thursday 14th November

SRC Mini School Fair Year 6-7 Transition Day

Friday 15th November

Year 12 Graduation

Hopetoun P-12 College

Phone 5083 3203 Fax 5083 3016 Email: hopetoun.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au

Hopetoun P-12 College is a Child Safe School

Today we farewelled our Year 12 students before they begin their SWOTVAC week before exams.

Principal’s Report

Year 12

Today we celebrated the ‘official’ end of schooling for the Year 12 students. Yes, we will be seeing them here in the coming weeks and we will see them again for their graduation in a few weeks’ time and again at Awards Night, however, today was the conclusion of around 13 years of schooling. The chant of “No more lessons, no more books …” is close but not quite reality yet as exams are looming for some of the Year 12s and some may have some work to finish to complete their studies. The next few weeks is an important time for our Year 12s as they strive to achieve their best in their exams. We certainly wish them well and hope most sincerely that they finish their schooling on a positive note.

There will be more thank-you’ s later for this group of exiting students, however, I would like to extend to them a very big thank-you for your contribution to Hopetoun P-12 College. One of the aims of our student leaders was to leave a positive legacy and I am confident that they have done this impressively throughout their time here. One of their challenges has been to lead the school-wide celebration of schooling marked at 40, 120 and 160 days. The photo shows the large ’40 days’ milestone created by all of the students earlier this year. Thanks Shiarne and Kiana.

We have also had the pleasure of Lauren, Bailey, Dallas and Jessie in our Year 12 class this year. Some have been here a long time, some a handful of years. Whatever length of time they have each contributed to school-life in their own positive way. Thank you. All the best to all of our Year 12 students.

School Captains 2020

The student leadership baton was handed over at the Year 12 Celebration Day assembly this morning. The incoming school captain is Tegan Frankel and vice-captain is Flynn Grace. Congratu-lations to both Tegan and Flynn. We are sure you will be positive and active leaders for our school and will leave a memorable legacy for our school from your time in the student leadership role. Well done to both of you and students and staff are looking forward to your leadership. Tegan and Flynn commence in the role from today as a preliminary towards full assumption of duty at the commencement of 2020. Farewell

We farewelled one of the quiet achieving staff members at our assembly today. After a decade of looking after the canteen, Lena Moyle is taking long service leave commencing tomorrow, leading into retirement from the position. Thanks Lena, for all of your work, your cooking, your service and your organisation of the caf. I am sure that the students and staff will miss you and your ‘whiteboard specials’. We hope that you have a pleasant and restful retirement and all the best for the future.

Transition

Transition from Kinder to Prep and from Year 6 to 7 continues this term. We had the Year 6 stu-dents visit yesterday and we have more sessions for Kinder and Year 6 students to attend over the coming months.

Mr Graeme Holmes

Principal

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Sunsmart

A reminder that Term 4 is a

SunSmart term

All students are to wear their hat

while outside.

Hats available at the office for sale $5-00

2019 Golden Plains

Magazine

If you did not order a copy of the School magazine at the

start of the year and would like to, you are still able to order a copy. Orders need to be in by

Friday 25th October

Cost of the magazine is $20

Payment can be made at the office

SRC MINI FAIR

‘Old School Carnival Games’

Prizes to be won!

1-30pm—3pm

More details to come

NOVEMBER 14TH

Monday 23rd of April at Lake Lascelles

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Weekly Student Awards

Well done to the following students for receiving

Students of the Week

Alynah Glare

For always displaying a fantastic attitude to her own learning. Alynah is dedicated, enthusi-

astic and committed to doing her best at all

times.

Keep up the amazing work Alynah.

Kiana Marshman

For taking responsibility and showing true leader-

ship and enthusiasm while facilitating the fitness session on

Wellbeing Day.

Your contribution and your willingness to go

the extra mile is appreciated.

Tanner Davis

For respect and enthu-siasm while participat-ing in the Wellbeing

Day. It was great see-ing you so

engaged with all the activities.

Well done Tanner.

Tegan Frankel Hopetoun P-12 College

School Captain for 2020.

In assembly today, former Captains, Shiarne and Kiana announced Tegan as

School Captain for 2020 and Flynn grace as Vice School Captain.

Congratulations to Tegan and Flynn, we look forward to having them as

ambassadors for our school.

Monday 23rd of April at Lake Lascelles

P-2 Primary Prattle As you all know, last Thursday we participated in Wellbeing Day.

The students are going to share their thoughts about the day with you.

Wellbeing day was fun because I got to do P.E with Maddy. My favourite part was P.E with Maddy. Next time I would like some kind of challenge.

By Sophie

Wellbeing day was fun because we did meditation but some people didn’t like it but most people did like it. My favourite part was the fruit. Next time I would like a salad for lunch.

By Ned

Wellbeing day was awesome because it was fun. My favourite part was making the squishy balls. Next time I would like to do a worksheet.

By Layne

Wellbeing day was super fun. We played heaps of games and meditation. I liked all the games. Next time I would like to ask for some more games.

By Mia

Wellbeing day was fun because we did an obstacle course. My favourite part was the lunch. Next time I would like to play more games.

By Aliana

Wellbeing day was fun because it was really fun and I liked it. My favourite part was the fruit. Next time I would like to make more stress balls.

By Owen

Wellbeing day was fun because we got food. My favourite part was the obstacle course. Next time I would like basketball because it is fun.

By Charlie

Wellbeing day was good because everyone was good. My favourite part was the ob-stacle course. Next time I would like to go to Moto8.

By Hunter

The Prep- 2 children would like to thank all the staff and helpers that were involved in

organising all the special things and the food.

Amanda Cook Prep—2 Classroom Teacher

Monday 23rd of April at Lake Lascelles

SPORTS NEWS

On Monday Jobe, Ben and Billy represented the school at the

Minyip field and game school shot. It is always a challenging day of clay target shooting but the boys enjoyed it nonetheless. Thanks must go to Bruce Landrigan for accompanying the boys for the day.

Next Tuesday is the House summer sports. Student choices have been posted on the front white-board and around the school. Cricket has been withdrawn from the day due to not quite getting enough numbers. Tennis players are encouraged to bring their own racquet if possible, otherwise the school can provide these. Please see Mr Robins if you have any questions.

October 29th Summer Sport (Year 6-11)

BANKSIA

Tennis Basketball Lawn Bowls

Declan Abby Neha Ben Jade Tanner

Tyson Dalton Jason Kaden

Geoffrey

Kiara Kate

Bryndal

Seisia Tayla Jacey Brock

Jasmine Katherine

Jess Denita

YARRARA

Tennis Basketball Lawn Bowls

Jaiden Mackenzie Bronte Jobe Heidi Cody

Dane Kybe

Tristan Jonty Harry Flynn

Montana Rori

Krystal Skye

Sophie

Michayla Bonnie

Chyanne Tahlia

Mali Tegan

Katelyn Billy

Upcoming Sport Dates:

Summer Sports

Minyip Field & Game Shoot