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TERM 1, WEEK 6 - 4TH MARCH 2020TERM 1, WEEK 6 - 4TH MARCH 2020

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HARRINGTON PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLHARRINGTON PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Welcome to week 6 of Term 1 2020. As of today, we are half way through the term!

We had a very successful P&C AGM last night. It was again good to see so many new facesand to work with such a strong and supportive parent body. We discussed a number of issuesthat our school is working on and gained ideas and insights from our parents . We welcomeall parents to attend the next meeting on Tuesday April 7 at 7pm.

Unfortunately we are seeing illness effect both students and teachers over the last two weeks.We appreciate parents and carers keeping students home when they are unwell and requestthey make sure they notify the school of any absences.

We are looking forward to some exciting events at the end of the term, including our EasterHat Parade on April 8th and school photos on the very last day of term Thursday April 9th.Please ensure you stay up to date with our calendar and don’t hesitate to contact our o�ce forany further clari�cation.

Best wishes,Kelly PatonPrincipal

FOYER ART

DATES TO REMEMBERMarch11th-24th - Book Fair12th - Selective High School Placement Test20th - Harmony Day27th - Stage 2 Excursion - Camden Show

April3rd - Cross Country8th - Easter Hat Parade (K-2)9th - School Photos9th - Students Last Day10th - Good Friday28th - Students Return

May4th-6th - Yr 4 Camp15th - Gala Day 1

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SAFETY AT THE FRONT GATEA huge thank you to those drivers who are moving down and using the full length of the Kissand Drop Zone to collect their children in the afternoon. We are now using orange bollards toindicate where students are to stand whilst waiting for their parents. This keeps studentsaway from the edge of the road and also allows a clear passage for bikes, scooters, pramsand pedestrians in the afternoon rush.

HARMONY DAY – EVERYONE BELONGS

SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL TEST 2020The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on:Thursday 12 March 2020 from 9.00am to 1.30pm.

Unless parents have made special arrangements with the High Performing Students Team toattend an individually allocated test centre candidates from this school have been sent to:Elizabeth Macarthur High SchoolWaterworth DriveNARELLAN NSW 2567

Go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 to �nd:

Test centre allocations by public school.A map of test centre addresses under the heading 'The test'.The bulletin, Test information for parents and students. The bulletin contains veryimportant information about the test and should be read carefully.

Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity.It’s a day to highlight the importance of inclusiveness, respectand a sense of belonging for everyone.At Harrington Park Public School, we will be completing in-classactivities over the week and on Friday 20th March we ask allour students K – 6 to come to school either dressed in orangemufti or in national dress. We ask that students in years 3 to 6dress in appropriate attire to participate in gala day trials which are occurring on this day. Themufti day will be a gold coin donation and all proceeds will go towards a Harmony Day inspiredmural planned for the future.

WASH YOUR GERMS AWAY!Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid gettingsick and spreading germs and illness. This week, all teacherswill be reminding students of the importance and procedure ofgood hand washing practice.These signs have been placed in each toilet block, as well asevery classroom as a visual reference for students.

Mrs Rachel EssexDeputy Principal - Stage 1 and 2

EASTER HAT PARADEOur K-2 students will be proudly parading their Easter hats at12pm on Wednesday 8th April 2020. The Easter Hat Parade willbe held in the quad/cola area and parents are invited to see thecreations students have made at school with the assistance ofa Year 3 – 6 buddy class.

MINDQUESTSt George Girls HS, Victoria St, Kogarah

On Saturday 4 & 5 April 2020 the 94th NSW Talent EnrichmentWeekend MindQuest will be held for primary students fromYears 1-6 at St George Girls HS. These include gifted andtalented students, gifted underachievers and students withabove average ability with a special interest. Students will havean opportunity to participate in over 37 exciting, fast pacedcourses in the two day program.They include courses inchemistry, earth sciences, drama, lego robotics, art and much,much more. Many of these highly successful courses have

MORNING DUTY OF CAREOur teachers are on duty at school from 8:30am each morning.Unfortunately we have noticed a growing number of studentsarriving before this time in the mornings. These children areunsupervised. We urge all parents not to send their children toschool before 8:30am. We realise that work commitments havean impact, however, should this be an issue for you please consider before school careproviders such as Camp Australia.

Mr Troy KingDeputy Principal

UPDATING CHANGE OF DETAILSIf you have had a change of details including emergencycontacts & address changes, could you please inform the front

been run in the past and students' evaluations suggest thatthey have been challenged and enriched by the experience.The cost of the weekend is $210 (including GST). Contact Mrs Essex for a brochure or Shelagh Poray 02 49597148Closing date: Friday 13 March 2020

Mrs Rachel EssexDeputy Principal

RAZORBACK FACEBOOK PAGEThis is the link for the Razorback Facebook page, where updates are made regarding all kindsof dates & changes to trials, trainings etc that might be useful for parents.https://www.facebook.com/RazorbackPSSA/

o�ce so that these details can be updated.

For address changes, could you please provide an original copy of aRates NoticeUtility Bill (Gas, Electricity or Water)A Rental AgreementA Contract of Sale

Change of Details Form

DANGEROUS PARKING ISSUES

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE AMEDICAL CONDITION?If your child has a medical condition, please inform the school.

If it is a condition that requires medication that has beenprescribed by a doctor to be administered during the day bystaff, please return the attached form to the front o�ce alongwith the medication.The medication needs to be provided to the school in theoriginal box.Prescribed medication must be for this student with thecorrect name and dosage noted on the container.

If the condition requires an Action Plan, these need to beacquired from your doctor.All medical forms and Action Plans are available for downloadon our school website.They can be found under the "Supporting our Students - StudentHealth & Safety" tab.

Permission to Administer Medication Form

There have been many complaints and concerns raisedregarding parents dropping children off in the entrance of thestaff carpark. Then reversing out, narrowly missing childrenwho are crossing the road.This is a great concern and we please ask you to refrain fromstopping here to let your children out, as it places otherchildren in danger.Thank you for your co-operation.

PAYMENTS TO THE SCHOOL THROUGH POP

Did you know you can pay for siblings in one transactionthrough our POP (Parent Online Payment) System?Select "Make a payment" on our website www.harringtnp-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

The school o�ce is currently taking payments for:- Year 6 T-ShirtsPayment due by Friday, 20th March- Stage 2 Camden Show ExcursionPayment due by Monday, 23rd March- Year 4 CampPayment and Medical note due by Monday, 6th April- ICASPayment due by Friday, 29th May

YOUR GUIDE TO SAFE PARKING & KEEPINGCHILDREN SAFE AROUND SCHOOLS

CANTEEN MENUCANTEEN MENU

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Please ensure your child takes their lunch order to the Canteen,NOT to the front o�ce please.

IMPORTANT NOTESIMPORTANT NOTES

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P & C INFORMATIONP & C INFORMATION

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Harrington Park P & C meet on the �rst Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm.

P & C NEWSRemember, if you haven’t obtained a Working With Children’s Check, you can get one for freeas a volunteer!The details are below.WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS

UNIFORM SHOPUNIFORM SHOP

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2020 TRADING HOURS FOR THEHPPS P&C UNIFORM SHOPTuesday: 9.00am - 9.45amFriday: 9.00am - 9.45am

hppsuniformshop@gmail.com

UNIFORM SHOP ORDER FORM 2020UNIFORM SHOP ORDER FORM 2020

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https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

We welcome all parents to attend the next P&C on Tuesday April 7th at 7pm.

Kind Regards your P&C President,Jean Swain

EVENTSEVENTS

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SCHOOL CAPSSchool Caps are available from the front o�ce should you beunable to get to the uniform shop during opening hours.They are $10.00 each.We ask that you have the correct money, as we are unable togive change. Sorry.

GALLERYGALLERY

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FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATEFIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

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THE MUSIC BUSTHE MUSIC BUS

CAMP AUSTRALIACAMP AUSTRALIA

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SKOOLBAG APPSKOOLBAG APP

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