Our School Values:

RESPECT, RESILIENCE, TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION and COMMUNITY

Dear Parents,

HUNTLY KINDERGARTEN REDEVELOPMENT As a member of the Huntly community you may be aware of the need for the Huntly Kindergarten to relocate to another site whilst the Huntly Kindergarten redevelopment project occurs. The Huntly Kindergarten was to relocate to the Epsom Community Church believing it was the best fit after much consultation. The Huntly Kindergarten was however recently advised that they are not able to temporarily relocate to the Epsom Community Church as it is located within an Industrial Zone (IN1Z) and as such are not permitted to run a kindergarten program from the premises. As a result the kindergarten re-reviewed its shortlisted options and approached Huntly Primary School as a possible option for relocation. After consultation with our school council and school staff I can advise that we have reached an in-principle agreement with the Huntly Kindergarten to run the kindergarten program from within the school. There are still a number of steps required to take place before the agreement is formalised. I am extremely confident should approval be reached with all stakeholders we can provide the kindergarten with the facilities to ensure they continue to deliver a safe and high quality kindergarten program for their community members. If you have any queries regarding the relocation of the Huntly Kindergarten, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

2019 STUDENT ATTITUDES TO SCHOOL SURVEY We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement, wellbeing and quality instruction and are conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School Survey is an annual student survey offered by the Department of Education and Training to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Our school will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's schooling experience. Students from years 4 to 6 at our school will participate in the survey between Monday 29th April and 17th May. Your child will complete the survey online during school hours using a purpose built secure online survey tool. The survey only takes 20 minutes to complete and occurs during your child's class time. A ll responses to the survey are kept anonymous. Personal identification data will not be recorded in the survey response file. This ensures that the confidentiality of your child’s responses is protected at all times. The survey results will be reported back to the school before the end of term 2. All survey data that is made available in reports are for groups of students only so that no individual student can be identified.

AFTER-SCHOOL PARKING There is a lack of parking around the school and I am currently considering what options we have to rectify this situation. Having said that can I ask families to abide by the parking restrictions located in both Gungurru Rd and Brunel St. Parking inspectors from time to time will be in our area and I do not want to see anyone fined.

CURRICULUM DAY - FRIDAY 17TH MAY Friday 17th May is a pupil free day with all staff involved in a maths professional development workshop.

1ST MAY, 2019.

101 BRUNEL STREET

HUNTLY VIC 3551

PHONE (03) 5448 8866

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

PRINCIPAL MR JASON LEE

Jason Lee, PRINCIPAL

DIARY DATES

Thursday 2nd May Parents’ Group Meeting 9.00am in OSHC room Thursday 2nd May Breakfast Program - 8.00am to 8.30am. All students welcome every Thursday. Friday 3rd May Book Club order close Friday 3rd May Zooper Dooper for sale second lunch $1.00 each Mon-Wed 6th-8th May Book Fair (see newsletter article) Tuesday 7th May Gymnastics Program - Junior School Tuesday 7th May Foodshare Program - 3.00pm in Canteen or see Jayne during day, Every Tuesday. Wednesday 8th May Division Cross Country - qualifying students in grades 3 to 6 Friday 10th May Mothers’ Day Stall Monday 13th May School Council Meeting 7.00pm in the School Library Wednesday 15th May Gymnastics Program - Junior School Friday 17th May CURRICULUM DAY - students are not required at school on this day. Mon-Fri 20th-24th May EDCATION WEEK Monday 20th May Foundation Information Evening for 2020 Enrolments 6.30pm to 7.30pm Tuesday 21st May Gymnastics Program - Junior School Wed-Fri 22nd-31st May Team China Trip 2019 - 4 students and 1 staff member travelling to China Wednesday 22nd May Education Week - Classroom Buddy Activities (all welcome to attend) Friday 24th May Education Week - Open Day 9.15 to 11.00am (tours of the school) Thursday 30th May School Athletics - whole school participating at Athletics Track Flora Hill

STUDENT SCHOOL FEES - DUE NOW!!

Huntly Primary School makes every effort to keep the cost and number of items that need to be purchased to a minimum. We also try to ensure that the costs are affordable for all parents. Thank you to those families who have either paid or made arrangements to pay their child’s Essential Items School Fees of $65 per student. This fee goes towards their class materials, art supplies, computer costs, printing and photocopying. If you have not yet paid your child’s Essential Item Fee, this is due now. Please note this is not a voluntary contribution and must be paid. The Ground Maintenance Fee of $20 is a voluntary contribution and payment of this fee would be greatly appreciated. If you have difficulty making payments please make an appointment to speak to Jason or Pam to discuss possible support options and flexible payment arrangements. Any information about your financial circumstances, payment arrangements or status will be kept strictly confidential.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Volunteers are required to help organise and run a Trivia Night at the end of Term 2, if you would like to help please leave your details at the School Office.

BOOK FAIR

We have our first Book Fair for 2019 coming up. All students will have the opportunity to view the Book Fair beforehand and they can complete a wish list that they will bring home for parents/carers to have a look at. Book Fair opening times are:

Monday 7th May - 8:30am-9:00am and 3:30pm-4:00pm Tuesday 8th May - 8:30am-9:00am and 3:30pm-4:00pm Wednesday 9th May – 8:30am-9:00am only

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

CURRICULUM DAY—FRIDAY 17TH MAY

Outside School Hours Care will be operating a full day program of fun activities on Friday 17th May. If you wish to book your child/children into the program (they do not have to be attending the whole day) please make booking at the school office by Tuesday 14th May.

Please note that if we do not get enough bookings for the day the program will not run. Parents will be notified before hand so they can make other arrangements. Also any late cancellations will have to be charged as costing and activities are worked out on the number of student booked in.

PARENTS’ GROUP NEWS

Our NEXT MEETING will be held tomorrow Thursday 2nd May at 9.00am in the OSHC room. Everyone (including pre school children) are welcome to come along for a cuppa. We will be discussing ideas for Term 3. If you are unable to attend the meeting but have any ideas, please leave them in writing at the school office.

MOTHERS’ DAY STALL - Friday 10th May Children are asked to bring a bag to take their gifts home in. Gifts will range in price from $1.00 to $5.00, please send money to school in a envelope clearly marked with child’s name and what money is for. This helps prevent children from losing their stall money. Helpers Needed—If you are available to help out on the day please leave your name at the school office by Wednesday 8th May.

ZOOPER DOOPER DAY

FRIDAY 3RD MAY

Zooper Dooper @ $1.00 For sale second lunch at the canteen.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who will be presented with their “Students of the Week” Award at Monday 6th May Assembly, 9.00am.

F/1L - Xavier Y: for great par ticipation dur ing gymnastics. F/1M - Hannah Mc: for always being kind and respectful to her friends. F/1H - Chad T: for taking great responsibility with his learning and behaviour reflecting school values. 2M - Serenity H: for active participating in all activities at Gymnastics. 2B - Emily W: for her resilience and willingness to have a go during the gymnastics program. 3/4D - Trey: for demonstrating an excellent understanding of addition and subtraction fact families. 3/4L - Addison M: for making an awesome star t to Term 2. 4/5G - Hudson A: for his enthusiastic approach to learning and his willingness to share his thinking. 5/6M - Liam R: for always being willing to help out a classmate or teacher within the school. 5/6O - Andrew L: for insightful contributions to class discussions.

ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND

SPORTS NEWS

DIVISIONAL CROSS COUNTRY This event will be held at the Bendigo Race Course (Rohs Road, Epsom) on Wednesday, 8th May. Students from grades 3 to 6 who qualify at the School Cross Country will participate, travelling to the venue by bus. Parents and families are most welcome to come along to support the runners. Further information will be sent home with permission notes closer to the date.

GYMNASTICS PROGRAM - JUNIOR SCHOOL The junior school (Grades Foundation to 2) Gymnastics Program began today. The program will continue on Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 15th and Tuesday 21st May.

BOOK CLUB

Issue 3 of Book Club will be sent home today. Orders are due this Friday, 3rd May. Take advantage of LOOP ordering system (our preferred method) by following instructions on back of the order form.

Skye Bennett, Sports Co-ordinator.