Our School Values:

RESPECT, RESILIENCE, TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION and COMMUNITY

Dear Parents,

SCHOOL COMMUNITY CATCH UP Next Friday 28th February our school community has an opportunity to share a cup of coffee or tea with members of our Community Connections Group, School Council President and myself. The idea is to provide you an insight into what makes our school tick and our strategic direction. You may have some questions since the beginning of the school year started, ideas for moving forward or even just to talk about some local issues. The catch up will occur after students have headed into class, so around 9.05am in the school library. I look forward to meeting up with as many parents as possible and getting to know you a little better.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS Following the closing of nominations today at 4.00pm, the subsequent parents and staff members have been elected to School Council. Congratulations to: Parent members: Jason Scott, Sharon Marriott, Anne Archer and Alycia McDonald. Staff Members: Alan Gillies and Marijke Harrison

We still have insufficient nominations (2 parent members are still required) and in line with DET policy a call for further nominations is required. Nominations are to be lodged by 4.00pm on Monday 24th February. I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to the outgoing School Council members Narelle Paton, Daniel Miller, John Wilson and Megan Elliott, for their valuable contributions to our school. Their work and commitment is greatly appreciated.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP – 2020 SCHOOL CAPTAINS It is with pleasure I announce the following students as our school captains for 2020, Tahli G and Sam S. These children were elected by their peers and I look forward to working with them during 2020. The students have a very important role to play as representatives of the student body. They are expected to uphold and demonstrate our school values of: Respect, Resilience, Collaboration /Teamwork and Community at all times. Tahli and Sam are the voice of the students and will put forth ideas to improve the school through fundraising activities and activities to bring the school community

together. I would also like to acknowledge all of the students who nominated for the school captain’s leadership roles. They did a fabulous job preparing their speeches and presenting to their peers, all students should be very proud of their efforts and I look forward to also working with these students in some leadership capacity this school year. House Captains & Junior School Council members will be decided by the end of this week. Our school leadership program will extend beyond these areas and other students will have opportunities to demonstrate their leadership skills in the following areas; the Arts, Public Relations, Technology and Sustainability. Jason Lee, PRINCIPAL

19TH FEBRUARY, 2020.

101 BRUNEL STREET

HUNTLY VIC 3551

PHONE (03) 5448 8866

Email: huntly.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

PRINCIPAL MR JASON LEE

DIARY DATES

Thursday 20th February Supported Playgroup - 9.00am in OSHC room Thursday 20th February House Captain application letter due - grade 5/6 students Friday 21st February House Captain Speeches - grade 5/6 students Friday 21st February Other School Leadership (see article below) application letters due - grade 5/6 Friday 21st February Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund & Conveyancing Allowance due (see article) Monday 24th February Gymnastics Program begins for whole school (see newsletter article) Wednesday 26th February Breakfast Program - 8.00am to 8.30am. All students welcome every Wednesday Wednesday 26th February No School for Foundation Students - on Wednesday’s for the month on February Wednesday 26th February Food Share Program - from 3.00pm at MPR Canteen every Wednesday Monday 24th February School Council Nominations close 4.00pm Friday 28th February School Community Catch Up 9.05am

WEEKLY STUDENT AWARDS

These awards reflect our school values of Respect, Resilience, Community and Collaboration.

Congratulations to the following students who will be presented with their Student Recognition Award at assembly on Monday 24th February, 3.10pm.

FL - Levi M: for using kind words and including others. FM - Tahj E: for including others in his games (collaboration). 1/2M - Emily R: for showing her caring nature by including others when playing and being a good friend. 1/2CB - Will Mc: for trying new things that are challenging. 1/2H - Marcus B: for including others and working together to solve problems in Mathematics. 3/4D - Summer H: for consistently demonstrating active listening (respect). 3/4L - Isabel Mc: for always persevering to complete tasks to the best of her ability (resilience). 3/4B - Caden W: for always using his manners in class and being kind to his peers. 5/6G - Alliera N: for the willingness she demonstrates towards all learning tasks and including others during activities. 5/6M - Kaiesha M: for a positive start at Huntly PS. 5/6OT - Mackenzie D: for incorporating ideas suggested by her audience when writing a narrative.

Physical Education - Rex E: for displaying excellent sportsmanship, and being very helpful in his PE session. Performing Arts - Christopher L: for his enthusiastic approach to his music project. Visual Arts - Ryan S: Displayed resilience by carefully focusing, enabling him to produce quality detailed line work.

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY 3.10PM MONDAY - ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND

HUNTLY PRIMARY SCHOOL

SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP

At Huntly Primary School we have a supported playgroup which is held in the Outside School Hours Care room

every Thursday from 9.00am to 10.30am, tomorrow Thursday 20th February.

Everyone is welcome to come along and join in on lots of play based activities. This is a great opportunity for parents to catch up and children to play.

If you have any enquires please contact Selena at the school.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK (presented at assembly this week)

F/1/2 EXCURSION - THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD

Grade foundation, 1 and 2 students have a fantastic opportunity to see the picture story book ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ come to life on stage. The performance will be held at Ulumbarra Theatre on Wednesday 18th March. Cost is $15.00 per child. Permission forms have been sent home and are due back with payment by Tuesday 10th March. Please note: payment must be made by this date. The theatre confirms numbers on this day therefore any late payments can not be accepted and students who have not paid will be unable to attend. Thankyou for your understanding.

Laura, Alicia, Lisa, Ashlea, Marijke and Shelley .

ABSENCE LETTER

Student Absence Letters will be sent home next week. Only those children who have an

unexplained absence will receive a letter. Please complete this form, sign and return to the school office as soon as possible. If you have any queries regarding your child’s absence letter please contact the school office. Unexplained absences are reported to the Department of Education and Training.

SPORTS NEWS – IMPORTANT REMINDERS

READY TO PLAY Just a reminder that when your child has PE/Sport please encourage them to have a water bottle, runners, and appropriate clothing for the day. Dresses and tight clothing are not recommended on days your child has PE as it limits their ability to move about freely and get the most out of their sessions. As per school policy hats must be worn in term 1 and 4 and without a hat your child cannot participate in PE. Sunscreen is strongly advised to apply so if your child cannot use the school provided sunscreen please provide them with their own to go in their bag and label this.

If your child has an injury/illness/or other issue that prevents them from participating in sport for that week please send a note with them to explain this so I am aware.

If your child is in grade 5/6 we are trying to give our students the opportunity to take responsibility for their learning and be more resilient. It is for this reason that if a student has no acceptable reason to sit out of PE and are choosing not to participate, they will be given theoretical work if they cannot do the physical class so they can still learn about the current topic/activity being undertaken.

Below is a copy of the PE timetable:

GYNMASTICS Our Gymnastics is starting next week, Monday 24th - for senior students (grade 3 to 6) and Tuesday 25th February - for junior students (grades foundation to 2). Students will travel by bus to Jets Gymnastics in Hattam Street Golden Square with classes taking place as follows: Mondays: 9.30 to 10.30 - 3/4D & 3/4L, 10.30 to 11.30 - 3/4B & 5/6M, 11.30 to 12.30 - 5/6OT & 5/6G Tuesdays: 12.30 to 1.30 - 1/2M, 1/2 H & 1/2CB, 1.30 to 2.30 - FL & FM

The program will continue on Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd, Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th March. Students are required to wear school uniform. Please no dresses on these days as it makes it difficult for your child to move freely and get the most out of the program. School T-shirt and shorts are highly recommended.

Permission forms and money were due back to the office on the 18th of February, if you have not already done so please return these as soon as possible please. Cost is $45 per students, if you have applied for CSEF please let Pam in the school office know you wish to use the fund to pay for your child’s gym program.

We are looking forward to an exciting program again this year. HOCKEY CLINICS Our Hockey Clinics begin this week in your child's PE time and will continue for the next three weeks. We have been very lucky to receive funding from the sporting schools grants Victoria, which covers the cost of four sessions per class coached by people from Hockey Victoria.

Jess Monteath Huntly Physical Education and Sports Coordinator

Day/Time Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

9:00 1/2 M 5/6 M

10:00 1/2 CB 5/6 G

11:45 3/4 L F- M

12:45 3/4 B F- L

2:30 5/6 OT 3/4 D 1/2 H