HERNE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL 2-24 Gwynne Street, Hamlyn Heights 3215

CONTACTS: Principal: Mr Shane Ezard Assistant Principal: Mrs Fiona Anderson

CONTACT DETAILS Ph: 52 78 4117 Fax: 52 78 3028 Email: herne.hill.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.hernehillk6.vic.edu.au

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Welcome back to term 2. I hope all families enjoyed a happy and safe holiday break period. It is great to see all students, families and staff back for what is set to be an extremely busy term.

The students have settled back into their routines well and are all participating in engaging learning experiences to an exceptional level. I have enjoyed visiting the classrooms this week and talking to students about their holiday experiences. ATTENDANCE As we start a new term, it is also timely to remind students about the importance of attendance at school. This is one of the most important things you can do to unsure your child’s success at school in the future.

Well Done to all the students on their fantastic attendance, especially 1/2B for winning the attendance award for Term 1. ANZAC DAY A reminder to all families that next Tuesday 25th of April is a Public Holiday, therefore no students are required at school on this day. BRAVEHEART’S PROGRAM: Ditto’s Keep Safe Education Program This program has been part of our education for the past few years.

Braveheart’s mission is to empower children with skills and knowledge on how to keep safe. Specifically, it deals with teaching students basic principles to do with their own personal safety, and how to keep their bodies safe from harm from others.

Parents are welcome to attend the show with their child and there will also be a parent information session following the show.

The show will take place on Wednesday 3rd of May at 11.30am-12.05pm in the Performing Arts building.

From The Principal’s Desk

Thursday 20th April 2017 Newsletter #10

Extra Curricular Calendar

APRIL

Friday 21st

Student Leadership

Conference

ANZAC Service at

Johnstone Park

Tuesday 25th ANZAC Day

Public Holiday

Thursday 27th & Friday 28th

First Aid in Schools

MAY

Wednesday 3rd Braveheart's Program

at 11:30am-12:05pm

Thursday 4th Working Bee

Friday 5th School Spectacular

Rehearsal #2

Monday 22nd May - Friday 26th May

Education Week

Activities

Key Dates

Friday 2nd June Curriculum Day

Friday 30th June End of Term 2

Friday 4th August Curriculum Day

WORKING BEE

Herne Hill Primary School will have a Working

Bee on Thursday 4th of May. This will be an

opportunity to do some much needed

gardening and maintenance in our school

grounds. It would be great to see as many

parents/carers supporting this as possible. It

will be between 3.30pm and 5.30pm, however

any time you can offer would be valued and

appreciated.

Please bring along your own gardening gloves

and if possible some garden tools for use on

the day.

YEAR 6 TO YEAR 7 STATE-WIDE

PLACEMENT TIMELINES

All Grade 6 students have been given a

transition package outlining the processes for

year 6 to 7 transition in Government schools.

Can you please ensure that the relevant forms

are returned to your child’s classroom teacher

before Friday 12th of May as per Department

and Education and Training timeline.

JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL

On Crazy Hair Day last term we raised $316.50

for the Melanoma Institute and $100.00 for the

leukaemia Foundation.

Thank you and well done for your generosity

towards these important causes.

You Can Do It

Shane Ezard, Principal

House Athletics: Age Group Champions

Book Club Supporting Children After Separation

Program (Bethany)

2017 TERM DATES

TERM 2 Tuesday 18th April to Friday 30th June.

TERM 3 Monday 17th July to Friday 22nd September

TERM 4 Monday 9th October to Friday 22nd December

Congratulations to the following age group champions from our House Athletics last term (Tuesday 128th March) .

Age Group: 8/9 Girls Age Group: 8/9 Boys

1st Saminah A 1st Matthew E

2nd Marina P & Charli G 2nd Alex S & Brannan C

3rd Naomi Spain 3rd Hudson G & Noah S

Age Group: 10 Girls Age Group: 10 Boys

1st Ayya L & Jada B 1st Ashton H

2nd Roxy H 2nd Rafael L

3rd Liena A 3rd Bailey S, Lincoln B & Riley G

Age Group: 11 Girls Age Group: 11 Boys

1st Zoe G 1st Boris Katic

2nd Elisha S & Adriana C 2nd Lachlan M & Aldrich C

3rd Lilly S-D 3rd Gavin B-F

Age Group: 12/13 Girls Age Group: 12/13 Boys

1st Cruz B 1st Ben K

2nd Amelia A-L 2nd Emanuel L & Corey T

3rd Chloe R 3rd Cooper H

This program is offered to families who have had a parental separation and the children need some therapeutic assistance to understand and work through the changes in their family. Counselling is provided to children at no cost. Please speak to the Bethany Directions Intake on 5278 8122 or to Mrs Johnston if you would like more information. We have some flyers on display at the office.

Happy, calm children learn best

Book club issue #3 money and form are due on Wednesday 3rd May 2017.

Art Activities

Entertainment Books

Purchase your NEW 2017 | 2018 Entertainment Books and Entertainment Digital Memberships from us today, and 20% of the proceeds contribute towards our fundraising! Collect your book from the office for $60 or purchase the digital membership using the reference and link below. Remember to reference Herne Hill Primary School when registering. https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/11313f8

Grade 5/6’s

Students this week explored

the art of Australian artist

Sidney Nolan. We looked at

his war themed art and how

the loss of his younger

brother who died in WWII

deeply influenced why he

made art.

Students made their own

connection by sketching

portraits of Australian

soldiers. This work will be

displayed at the Anzac

ceremony on Monday 24th

April in the Jeff Walker

Hall.

Grade 3/4’s This week students

finished their 'Urban

Landscapes'

influenced by the art of

Australian artist Howard

Arkley.

The technique is oil

pastel etching and the

focus was on line and

pattern.

Star of the Week

PREP B Saskia C

For trying her best in Term 1! 3/4D Bailey S

You have really put a lot of effort into all facets of your learning. Top effort!

PREP M Lexi B

For always being kind and happy. You are amazing!

3/4O Logan Z

For beautiful handwriting and his constant enthusiasm within the classroom.

1/2B Georgia C

Her awesome attitude and friendly nature!

3/4L Brandon M

For being a fantastic JSC member for 3/4L. What a star!

1/2H Charlea C

For always giving her best effort in class.

5/6S Bailey S

For a fantastic start to grade 5!

1/2W Harry M

For working super hard on your sight words this term. You came in reading 50 words and now you can read 131 words!

5/6C Sofia B-S

For her selfless act of donating all of her canteen money to yesterdays fundraising efforts. You're a star!

PRINCIPAL Alexis M

For great sportsmanship and for encouraging Daniel Profaca.

5/6T Gavin B-F

For an outstanding first term in grade 5.

PERFORMING ARTS Tom S

His awesome beat boxing into the mic! The class loved your skills.

COMPUTER Jake M

For understanding the internet safety concepts!

PHYS ED Mrs. Gilbert

For her outstanding efforts at the Athletics!

VISUAL ARTS Daniel W

For working so hard on your visual diary and fantastic optical illusion drawings.

LITERACY SUPPORT Aiden M

For fantastic use of picture cues to work out unknown words.

5c & 10c Fundraiser

5c and 10c fundraiser is starting this term! This year the coins you collect will help grow a special pot plant for your class. There will be a display at the office for students to watch what grows from their pot plant. So start collecting your 5c and 10c coins and bring them into the office to see what grows in your grades special pot plant.

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