HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, LOUIS STREET HEATHMONT

Telephone 9729 5439 Fax 9720 4187 Email heathmont.east.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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Issue 20 Fortnight ending

December 21st, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD

Mondays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Uniform Stall open in the gym 3.15pm – 3.45pm

Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.40am-9am

Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.45am -9.15am

DECEMBER Friday 21

st END OF TERM 4 1.30pm Dismissal

JANUARY 2013

Tuesday 29th

Staff Resume PUPIL FREE DAY

Wednesday 30th

PUPIL FREE DAY

Thursday 31st START TERM 1

“AIMING HIGH FOR 50 YEARS”

Dear Parents,

2012 – WHAT A YEAR!

Another amazing year has just flown by! It seems that every year goes by more quickly. As all years this

one has provided highlights and challenges for many of us but for our students we can be proud in the

way they have applied themselves, progressed and made most of the opportunities presented to them. I

would like to thank the School Council and Parents’ Association for their involvement and active support

for our students and our programs. We are certainly proud of HEPS! To all our parents who have been

involved in classroom activities, The HEPS Band and Choir, Christian Religious Education, camps and

excursions, the Canteen and just your partnership in your child’s education; thank you for enriching and

supporting the educational experiences of your children and our students.

HEPS is extremely fortunate to have dedicated and hardworking staff. Their work and devotion to the

students and school, along with the teamwork are most appreciated both by the school community and

me.

CLASS ALLOCATION FOR 2013 HOME GROUP TEACHER/S ROOM

Prep A Anne Dunlop 14

Prep B Natalie Blenheim 18

Prep C Beck Lord 17

Prep D David Deith/Belinda Appleby 13

Prep E Sue Fraser Portable

1/2A Julie Margetts/Sally Rochford 2

1/2B Alyce Blonik 4

1/2C Yasi Shayesteh Far (Mrs S) 3

1/2D Ben Torney 1

1/2E John Exton 6

1/2F Lara Norris 5

1/2G Ange Perryman (Music Room during construction) 8

3A Marcus Leonard 10

3B Genevieve Edgell 9

3C Cheryl Courtney 12

4A Emma Cody BER 3

4B Laura Barker BER 6

5A Melissa Frigo BER 1

5B Trish Cullinane BER 2

6A Cameron Agars BER 4

6B Brendan Garvey BER 5

SPECIALISTS

LOTE/Japanese Megan Urban 11

Music Ashleigh Yeates 8?

Visual Arts Janine Sutton Art room

Physical Education To be appointed/EJ Hassan

STAFF LEAVING

Apart from the staff acknowledged in last week’s newsletter, Rosie Lumsden our current senior PE

teacher will be taking leave for the 2013 year. We are yet to appoint a Physical Education replacement

for this period.

SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2013

Caitrin MacDowall and Dan Buchanan, (our current captains)

identified the new captains for 2013 at our last Friday morning

assembly. Congratulations to Amy Ditchfield and Sam Timmer; I am

confident they will lead the school admirably and look forward to

working closely with them next year. I would like to commend all the students who presented for this

important role as their speeches were inspirational. You will find the candidate speeches included in this

newsletter; I’m sure you will agree they are all deserving candidates. In the meantime I wish to thank

Caitrin and Dan for being exceptional captains this year. They have been inspirational in their leadership:

positive, happy and willing to take on any job asked of them. Well done! I will certainly miss you!

DEAKIN SHIELD

Mr Mike Symons, the Federal Member for Deakin presented two grade six students awards for

Excellence:

The Academic Excellence award went to Isabella Curtis and the Excellence in Sporting Achievements

went to Sandon Cannon. These students received an iTunes card, a certificate and have their names

engraved in the perpetual shield. These awards are presented to students displaying high academic

standards in both attitude and achievement or, high sporting standards in both attitude and achievement

respectively, as well as

participating in all school activities with a good attitude

demonstrating full commitment to the school ethos,

demonstrating an awareness of the needs of others and,

demonstrating a positive contribution to the school community over a numbers of years.

Both Isabella and Sanden have fulfilled the respective criteria to the highest standards and are worthy

winners.

The Arts Trophy: Visual Arts and Performing Arts

This year we have separated the Arts awards to highlight excellence in the Visual Arts

and the Performing Arts.

Congratulations to Maisie Dowzer for winning the Visual Arts trophy and Thomas Lo for

winning the Performing Arts trophy. Both displayed the following attributes:

An interest in the Arts program which includes the Visual Arts, dance, drama or music

Participation in all school activities with a good attitude

The ability to work as a team member

Initiative to develop his/her talents

Self-motivation to improve his/her skills

A positive contribution to the school community over a number of years

Thomas and Maisie met all of the above criteria to an exceptional standard. Well done and well

deserved!

GRADE 6 VALEDICTORY NIGHT

Wow what a night! The gym was decorated to perfection with glamour

and glitz; the walls adorned photos of the students’ journey through

primary school and the tables ever inviting with top hats and centre pieces.

The parents who worked most of Sunday did an outstanding job and are to

be thanked and commended. The grade six classes of 2012 walked

through an arch of lights and colour and had their photos taken as they

walked into the decorated room. It was fabulous and certainly fitting for our wonderful grade 6 students.

The students enjoyed an evening of fine dining, dancing and then the official presentations. Thank you

again to all the many parents who helped prepare the evening, the Parents’ Association for sponsoring the

event, all the staff for attending the celebration and contributing to our great students’ education. Thank

you to our level four teachers, Mrs Perryman, Mr Agars and Mr Garvey, for providing our grade six

students such an enriching and enjoyable year.

HEPS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Our students enjoyed a happy and musical presentation of Christmas spirit and cheer

last Thursday 13th

December. Feedback from various sources suggested that it was a

happy, relaxed and fresh air experience. Thank you to our staff for supporting our

students and of course the CRE volunteers that provided the program.

HEPS BAND BREAK UP

Congratulations to Miss Ashleigh Yeates, her supportive staff: Mrs Sue

Austin, Mr David Deith, Miss Candice Bush, Miss Alyce Blonik, Mr Stewart

McKee and Mr Seb Fowler, for their contribution to teaching and supporting

our talented musical students that make up the HEPS Band. On Tuesday

evening our band performed some favourite numbers and three Christmas

carols. We also enjoyed three of our grade six students who are leaving for

secondary college perform a solo: Riley Farrington, Sierra Blaxland and

Jacinta McLennan. All were superb! Congratulations to Jacinta McLennan who performed her role as

Music Captain in an exceptional manner.

CLARINET CONCERT

Well done to Miss Yvette Leach who provided her students the opportunity to share their talents with

their parents on Wednesday 12th

December. Students performed various

tunes and solos/duets. Again it’s a privilege to share our students’

enthusiasm and talents as they learn to make and enjoy music!

FAMILIES LEAVING OUR SCHOOL

Naturally we wish all our grade six continued success as they leave us for their secondary education;

many however are the youngest in their family and so we lose a connection with the following families:

Bennet

Casey

Driscoll

Norris

Rogers

Spokes

Andrews

Cove

Griffith

Johnson

Niven

Oates

Holt

Croot

Decru

Groves

Higgins

Jacob

MacDowall

Mirtschin

Moore

O’Brien

Palmer

Staley

Annal

The following students/families are also leaving:

Anji Tulk, Samantha Peters, Charlotte Cross, Antoinette McKenzie, Evan Dudenas, Charlise Smith,

James Bennet, You Jin Park, Tyler Cardenas-Lee and Tabitha Ryan.

We wish all these students and their families continued success in their new schools and thank them all

for their valuable contribution to HEPS.

Term 1 next year commences on Tuesday 29th

January for staff, incorporating two pupil free days

Students commence school on Thursday 31st January.

School Council has also approved Monday 18th

March as our third pupil free day for the year 2013.

Please if you are using the school grounds or you’re in the vicinity of HEPS, keep an eye open for

appropriate behaviour as it would be great to have our students return to an intact school. This will

ensure that our students can resume their education next year in safe and hygienic conditions. If you

observe any suspicious or damaging behaviour would you please contact the police immediately.

On behalf of the staff, I wish our wonderful students and their families a very Merry

Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy 2013

See you next year!

P.S: To all our families who have written lovely and considerate letters and or givena gift of Christmas

Cheer. Thank you to all of you.

Kind regards,

Kitty Allard.

Principal.

BABY

I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to the HEPS community for all the love,

support, gifts and well wishes you have provided me during my pregnancy. I am

very excited to embark on this next phase of my life and hope I can be a wonderful

parent, like you all are.

Thanks again.

Kate Dunlop

A big thank you goes to all those families that

have kindly offered to wash the Sick Bay linen during the year.

Kathryn Moss

HEPS FOOD BANK

The Parents Association is starting a food bank. We are hoping

for interested families to pass on their name, phone number

and email address to the office. We anticipate calling on the

family once or twice a year to donate a meal.

For your convenience we would like to remind you that payments for excursions,

swimming and other school activities can be made directly via the school’s bank account.

ACCOUNT NAME: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account

BSB: 063 – 191

ACCOUNT NO: 1003 9330

Please ensure the family name and excursion details are noted on the payment.

UNIFORM SHOP

OPEN

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 30TH, 10AM – 12PM.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK JACK 1/2A

A happy and enthusiastic attitude to all you do! DZINA 1/2A

For being a helpful and responsible class member!

ALEX PREP E

For great acting skills in our classroom play. JASPER PREP E

For doing your best and being a much valued member of Prep

E. We will miss you.

LEO PREP B

The amazing detail you included in your writing this week. I

love how you have started going back and checking your

work.

ETHAN PREP B

Your very interesting writing about the job you would like to

do when you grow up. I can imagine you as a performer and

entertainer.

HEATHER PREP B

Your wonderful two pages of writing about what you want to

do when you grow up. You are using fantastic spelling

choices.

AIDAN 1/2B

For being a wonderful positive student and trying so hard to

read with expression. You are fabulous!

BREANNA 1/2B

For putting so much effort into being a kind and considerate

member of our grade. You’re a delight.

JAMES 1/2B

For confidence and persistence. You are an inspiration James

and should feel very proud.

CATHERINE 3/4D

For putting so much effort into your work during Literacy and

Maths groups. You’re a star!

ERIN 3/4B

For writing such a thoughtful letter to Santa. Your Christmas

spirit shines through your thoughtful words about your

family.

SEAN 3/4B

For putting tremendous effort into handwriting tasks to work

towards your pen licence. I don’t think you will need your

grey lead next week!

HAILEY 1/2D

For being crafty and creative with all the

Christmas activities. I love your Christmas cheer Hailz, good

on you!

JACK 1/2D

For answering all the Christmas Maths questions accurately.

Well done spunky!

EMMA PREP D

For working hard to improve her listening skills. Well done

Emma!

CALLUM PREP D

For such a positive attitude to all your activities at school.

Fantastic effort!

CAMERON 1/2C

For having such an amazing attitude to learning. You are

such a pleasure to teach Cameron

GIMHAN 1/2C

For sharing his beautiful drawings with the class. You are

such a talented drawer. Keep up that passion!

ANNA PREP E

Sharing your knowledge of the world with us and bringing

your Mum to school to teach us about maps.

JU RIN PREP E

Being a responsible and caring student. You are always

willing to help others and look after our school environment.

EBONY 6B

For overcoming all her nerves to give a fabulous presentation

about her holiday to Peru.

RACHAEL 6C

Always presenting fantastic homework. You are a star. THOMAS PREP C

For persisting with a challenging take-home book. Well

done!

PIPER PREP C

For her positive attitude during transition and for taking care

of your friends by encouraging them and saying kind things.

DARCY 3/4A

A brilliant week in the classroom. Your positive attitude

towards your work and classmates is amazing.

EMILY 5A

Creating a beautiful and interesting Christmas folder and

inspiring others in the class.

NAZNA 5A

For fitting in beautifully to 5A and doing your best work all

the time. Well done.

BREANNA 5A

For working extremely hard this week and putting in 100% in

everything she does. Awesome Breanna.

SPENCER 5B

For a fantastic weeks work in the classroom. Keep on

striving to be your best Spencer!

MAISIE 5B

For your outstanding dedication to the Xmas tasks this week.

You are a superstar Maisie!!

HARRY 3/4D

For working hard this week to improve your writing. Well

done!

ETHAN PREP B

Thank you for being a wonderful special helper all year. You

are such a positive leader to role model.

ASHTON PREP B

For making a huge effort with your listening and behaviour. I

am so proud of the changes you have made through the year.

SAMANTHA PREP C

For having such a positive attitude about going to a new

school. Great effort Sammy!

JASMINE 1/2B

For impressing me so much with your remarkable results.

What a star you are!

REBEKKAH PEP D

For being such an awesome worker in the class. Your work is

so good and so well presented.

JOSIAH PREP D

For your great attitude to learning. Keep up the fantastic

work!

LAUREN 3/4B

For always dedicating yourself 100% to every task. You

thoroughly deserve a holiday at the end of this year.

LLOYD 3/4B

For working so hard to improve your handwriting and attain

your joining licence. I am so proud of you!

ZACK 1/2D

For putting a great amount of effort into his Christmas wreath,

it looks great. Merry Christmas.

CARLY 6B

For using her initiative and creativity to make such fabulous

Christmas decorations for the classroom. They look

beautiful, Carly!

ASHLEE 1/2F

For your beautiful smile and singing voice yesterday. You

are a born star.

LAUREN 1/2C

For singing so beautifully in our Christmas concert yesterday.

Well done superstar!

KAYLEIGH 1/2E

Being an absolutely wonderful student. You do beautiful

work all of the time. What a star! Cool Bananas!!

CHARLOTTE 3/4A

Being a wonderful role model in our classroom and putting

your best effort into all your work.

ELLA PREP E

For being a very organised class member and always offering

to help others with learning activities.

ERIK PREP E

Making an excellent effort in everything you do especially

learning your Magic 100 words.

MOLLY PREP A

For being so helpful to others when making Christmas

decorations.

JENNIFER PREP A

Being so enthusiastic about her writing and for writing a

fantastic letter to Santa.

CHRISTOPHER PREP A

Being so careful with his spelling when writing and for

producing beautiful handwriting.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Canteen Manager Vicki Allan

FridayFebruary1st CANTEEN CLOSED

Monday February 4th

HELP NEEDED

Wednesday February 6th

HELP NEEDED

Friday February 8th

Nicky Marran

Monday February 11th HELP NEEDED

Wednesday February 13th

Michelle Chamberlain

Friday Febreuary 15th

Christy Norris

Cathy Davidson

Monday February 18th

HELP NEEDED

Instrumental Expression of Interest 2013 will rapidly be here and the Instrumental Staff at HEPS are looking forward to an exciting year of

music making!

This form is for students wishing to learn an instrument in 2013. This is an exciting chance to join the

many enthusiastic music makers already at the school.

Learning music is a wonderful opportunity that is not offered at every primary school. HEPS is very

fortunate to have multiple instrumental teachers offering tuition on a variety of instruments.

The instrumental teachers at HEPS offer lessons on a number of different instruments including: - Clarinet - Trombone

- Trumpet - Acoustic Guitar

- Flute - Electric Guitar and Bass

- Saxophone - Drums

- Piano/Keyboard

When students have reached an acceptable standard of playing they are invited to join one of our ensembles. We have a

Concert Band, a Rock Band and a Choir who all rehearse on a regular basis and perform regularly throughout the school year.

This is a chance for our band members to develop valuable performance skills. Performing for others is a real treat that our

band members really look forward to! Entry to the Choir is available to all students from Grade 2 up.

Instrument availability: HEPS has a number of instruments available to hire but the supply is limited and parents may be required to purchase or hire

an instrument from external sources. Please note that due to the availability of instruments, we cannot always guarantee a first

preference for an instrument. If you are interested in purchasing an instrument, we recommend that you speak to one of the

Instrumental Staff first as some instruments are of better quality than others.

Cost and Lesson Details: Each Instrumental teacher at HEPS works as a sole trader and therefore lesson prices will vary between teachers. More

information regarding cost can be found from the relevant instrumental teacher. Lessons vary between 20 and 30 minutes.

Most lessons are done on a one to one basis as we believe this creates a more valuable lesson experience.

Lessons are run during class time and a timetable is agreed upon at the start of each term. Instrumental lessons are not held

during specialist classes.

Instrument hire from HEPS is $70 a term for smaller instruments (clarinet, flute, trumpet) and $100 for larger instruments

(saxophones, trombone). These hire fees are to be paid at the start of each term along with the lesson fees.

We ask that you fill in 3 preferences for instruments. Please note that due to availability and instrument

demand we cannot guarantee your first preference will be honoured. We therefore ask that you write

down 3 serious preferences.

Student Name______________________________________ Grade in 2013_______________

Instrument Preference 1:________________________

Instrument Preference 2:________________________

Instrument Preference 3:________________________

Parent Contact Details:

Parent Name_________________________________ Contact Number____________________

Contact Email___________________________________________________________________

INSTRUMENT HIRE (please tick):

I wish to hire an instrument

I own an instrument

I am interested in buying an instrument

PLEASE NOTE:

Students from grade 3 and up will be given first preference for lessons. Often, students in the younger grades are not physically big enough to support some of these instruments. In exceptional circumstances, arrangements can be made with consultation from the appropriate instrumental teacher.

In the event that student demand exceeds places available, a waiting list will be formed for that instrument. All applications are processed in order of receipt of the enrolment form, so the sooner your child returns this form, the more likely they are to receive a place in the program.

It is expected that students will practise their instruments and music at home. Instrumental improvement will not happen with lessons alone. If it is deemed a student is not practicing or showing disinterest, they may be removed from the program.

Refunds on lessons will not be given for forgotten instruments or un-notified absences.

We cannot guarantee your first preference of instrument due to high demand in some instruments.

Hired instruments cannot be kept over the Summer break. These instruments must be returned at the end of term 4 for instrument stocktake and yearly servicing.

By signing, I understand that while in the program, my child is subject to the above terms and conditions. I agree to pay

instrument hire fees (if hiring) and lesson fees on time. I understand that if fees are not received on time, my child will be

removed from the program until full payment is received. I also consent to the Instrumental Staff contacting me via phone,

mail or email regarding my child’s attendance, upcoming performances my child may be involved in, and any other business

concerning my child’s enrolment in the Instrumental Music Program.

Parent Signature_______________________________________ Date______________________

REMINDER

MEDICAL FORMS ARE DUE BACK

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14TH Disclaimer: Heathmont East Primary School does not necessarily endorse the products in this newsletter and parents are at liberty to make their own choices.

WE

THANK-YOU FOR

YOURCONTINUED

SUPPORT.

When you purchase goods at Bayswater Good Guys please ask the Good Guys in Bayswater for a reward voucher so that HEPS can redeem Bayswater Bucks. Please forward to the school office. Thank you.

Join our School Rewards Program and every

time a student, family or staff member

purchases a pair of shoes from the Athlete’s

foot stores, $5.00 goes back to our school in

the form of sports uniforms and equipment.

PAVER FORMS are available at the office $27.00, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Please collect a template

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

BOOK MATERIALS AND CONTRIBUTIONS - 2013

Dear Parents,

Heathmont East Primary School’s income is funded from two sources:

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) Student Resource Package is

received quarterly and contributes to, but is insufficient to pay for school administration, utilities and services,

teacher salaries, urgent works, maintenance, cleaning, general school operations and some basic educational

programs and materials.

Locally raised funds are the major source of our education and school program funding and this comes

from three areas: Booklists and curriculum levies, Parent Group donations and fundraising, and sponsorship, if

opportunities arise.

In careful consideration of the information provided by the School’s Review this year and the associated

School Strategic Plan for the next four years, the fees have increased to support the challenges and needs

of 21st century learning.

Term Fees: You will be asked to pay term fees at the commencement of each of the four terms; this will

cover the costs of excursions / incursions and other extraordinary activities.

Due to an unsustainable increase in the use of the Sick Bay we need to include a School Nurse Fee of

$15 to support a qualified Nurse to attend to students’ medical and first aid needs from 11.00am – 3.00pm

daily. This person will also manage individual medical management plans, professionally train staff on

matters of first aid and manage all paperwork compliant with DEECD and Worksafe.

The School Nurse fee of $15 will be included in the Term fees.

Education Maintenance Allowance: for current holders of a Centrelink Health Care/Pension/Foster

Parent Card. You will be provided with $200 per prep child and $150 per child in grades one to six.

EMA will no longer be paid 50/50 between the family and the school. This means the 50% school

portion is no longer available to the school. However you are still able to have this money directly

deposited into the school’s account to help pay for essential education items.

Yours faithfully,

Greg Perry Annette Taylor Kitty Allard

School Council President School Council Treasurer Principal

Essential Education Items (Parts A and B) A. Student Requisite Charge

Stationery: pens, pencils, exercise books, textas, coloured pencils and

pencil cases, sharpeners, folders, glue sticks etc.

Classroom Materials: photocopy paper, art materials, class sets of books,

library books, Mathletics, Smart Words, Science and Sporting equipment,

musical instruments and song books, etc.

$185

B. ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

Purchase of desktop computers and printers, purchase of ipads, licensing

of software and apps, maintenance of ICT equipment, such as interactive

whiteboards, netbooks, cameras, supply of computer consumables eg.

Printer cartridges and paper, etc.

$ 90

Voluntary Educational and Student Support Items (Parts C) C. GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE

Regular mulch and sand top up to playground areas, removal of

dangerous trees and replacement with healthy vegetation. Buildings

maintained to a safe standard.

$ 15

TOTAL PAYMENT DUE: Add A, B and C $290

Payment Schedule:

First Instalment: 50% of total payment due (now): $145.00

Second Instalment: 30% of total payment due (Monday 17th

December): $ 87.00

Third Instalment: 20% of total payment due (Monday 4th

February): $ 58.00

Parents whose circumstances require special consideration are invited to contact the Principal to organise

other arrangements.

Your cooperation in contributing towards the costs of materials for learning programs for your

child/children is necessary and very much appreciated.

Payment can also be made directly into the school’s account:

Heathmont East Primary School Official A/C: BSB 063 – 191 A/C Number: 1003

9330

Please ensure that your family name and initial is noted on the reference together

with ‘Fees’

Payment Type: Payment in Full Payment by Instalments

Payment Method: Cash Cheque Credit Card (Visa/MC)

TO HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Please find enclosed : $ credit card/cash/cheque

(Please cross out not applicable)

Being payment of Fees 2013 for my child/ren ……………………………………………………………………………in Grade ………………………

Cardholder’s Name ……………………………………………………… Expiry Date : _____/_____

Cardholders Signature: ……………………………………………………Date signed: ..____/____/12

Card

Visa Mastercard ( Please Tick)

Seeking Parent Opinion

Each year, the HEPS Community rolls up it sleeves to fundraise close to $30,000 for additional

innovative activities for HEPS children. This yearly effort takes many hours by dedicated volunteer

parents and friends of HEPS. With close to 300 families in the school in 2013, would your family be

willing to pay an annual donation of $100 to a proposed "HEPS Innovation Fund" instead of being asked

progressively through the year to give to multiple fundraising activities?

Please Circle: YES / NO

SCHOOL CAPTAIN SPEECH

Good morning teachers. My name is Montana Nunis and I would love to have the opportunity to tell you

about why I would like to represent HEPS as school captain.

I believe I have many of the qualities needed to be a good leader. These include: being responsible,

inclusive, respectful, friendly and co-operative.

I also believe that a good leader encourages others to develop their own leadership skills in order to build

an effective team.

I have only been at HEPS since grade 3, but in that time I have become very involved in many areas of

school life. I have represented HEPS in athletics and swimming, participated in many band

performances, including the recent band tour and just a few weeks ago attended the Traffic Safety Awards

evening to receive an award on behalf of the school. As school Captain I would always try to represent

our school community with confidence, trustworthiness and honesty. I would also listen to everyone’s

opinions and suggestions and try to communicate these effectively to the rest of the community.

When I first came to HEPS, I really appreciated the way everyone welcomed and included me straight

away. As a leader of the school, I would recommend all students to continue this welcoming spirit. This

is one of the values that HEPS display very well.

Thank you for listening and all the best to the other candidates. Thank you.

MONTANA NUNIS

Hi Everybody,

I’m here today because I’m running for school captain. My name is Jasmine Eales and I have been at

HEPS for 6 years, next year will be my last and before I leave I would like to represent this school as

school captain and make this school greater for everyone. I had the privilege of being JSC and

environmental monitor in my past years. I was red house vice-captain this year so I know what the

standards are of a leader and what I need to improve on.

Ever since I was in prep I saw and noticed the school captains and I knew then and there that’s what I

wanted to be. I would really like to be Heathmont East school captain for 2013 because I am honest,

reliable and willing to put in the effort for my fellow students, I am a good leader and try my hardest all

the time. I believe being school captain is more than just a title, it means being a good leader and

representative of the school, respecting your friends and peers and having pride in our school community.

Our school values Confidence, Respect, Team work, Responsibility and Acceptance and all important

aspects of school life, great qualities and I believe I have them all.

I enjoy working with younger students, I can talk in front of large CROWDS and I am very well

organized. I enjoy helping others and setting a good example to other students. I would help the houses

with the assembly’s or anything they need help with. I am willing to dedicate my extra time into being

school captain and to the responsibilities that come with it. I like to try my best at anything and

everything I do. I’m a polite and respectful student both to teachers and students and I like contributing

to the school in any way possible.

I would take the captaincy role seriously and always do my best. I will be respectful for everyone and

make you all feel as proud as I am of this school. I hope that I have given you all enough reasons to vote

for me. I hope that everyone has a good day and I wish the other nominees luck. Thank you for listening

to my speech.

JASMINE EALES

The role of school captain is a very important one, and I’m not going to lie, I would feel very special to be

chosen as one of the HEPS 2013 school captains. But being a school captain is about so much more than

just feeling important or special.

It’s about being a leader, a role model who sets a good example. It’s about supporting the school’s values

in a positive manner. And it’s about giving back to a school that has given me so much already.

When I first started at HEPS in Prep I knew one person. The school felt huge and it was really different

to my kindergarten where I knew everybody and I had mastered the playground. Back then I couldn’t

read but I could count to 100 and write my name neatly, which I know is probably a big surprise for Miss

Norris and Mr Exton!

A lot has changed since then. I now read easily, can count to any number I wish and my handwriting has

gone from good, to better, too bad, to a little less worse and has hopefully now settled on OK. But I have

learned much more at HEPS than just reading, writing and maths.

Over the last six years I have learned that having a go and doing your best matters more than winning,

that even though we are all different, everyone is important, and sometimes it is better to be kind than to

be fair. I have discovered that rules actually aren’t meant to be broken; that I can make good decisions

just by using my common sense and most importantly, that my opinion is not the only one that matters. I

have even learned not to talk too much, well, most of the time.

These lessons come from the school’s five values, like Respect, Ms Cullinane’s favourite word. At HEPS

I have learned that we must respect peoples’ rights and value their opinions. I now know the importance

of team work because as the letters of the word ‘TEAM’ spell out, Together Everyone Achieves More.

And then there’s my favourite value, Acceptance, which to me is about accepting things and people as

they are. This leads nicely to Confidence. If people feel good about themselves, then they are more

likely to be confident.

The final value is Responsibility. I believe that I can handle great responsibilities and if I were to become

school captain I would love the chance to get better at this by running assemblies, role-modelling

excellent behaviour and representing the school proudly on occasions such as young leaders day.

HEPS IS THE ONLY Primary School I have ever been to so I guess you could say that I don’t have much

to compare it to, but I think HEPS is the best school around. It has given me the skills I need to be

successful in life and I believe, also to be a successful school captain. So if you want a school captain

who will give back to the school then vote for me. Thanks for listening to my speech and good luck to

everyone who also made it to the top five.

LACHLAN WATSON

Good morning to all the teachers my name is Amy, before I start I just have to say that I haven’t

straightened or curled my hair and I haven’t put any of my special lucky earrings in because being me is

all I need to present this speech….So, I know that I am the very person for this role.

Because…

I am responsible with everything I do

I am confident, as I speak very loud and clear in speeches like this or on stage

I am trustworthy with big and little jobs in and out of the classroom

I am a great team mate and work very well in groups no matter how big or small

I am a very honest student here at HEPS

I am an organised person

I am kind, not only to my friends but to everyone in the whole school

I have respect for all of the teachers and students

And…..

I am very willing for 2013’s School Captain

These I think are the abilities you need to be the school captain.

I have been the Blue House Vice Captain this year, and I’ve enjoyed it so much, but because you have to

skip class because of it, it means that you have to complete the work you’ve missed out on, and I have

done that throughout the year. Knowing there’s a bit more to do as a school captain, there’s more work to

keep up with, but that wouldn’t be a problem for me.

I have been a leader nearly all my life, whether it is in literacy groups here at school, or at home with my

sister. I was one of the environmental monitors in grade 2, which meant you had the responsibility of

taking out the compost bin, and I made sure it happened every single lunch time. I was the sixer at the

Heathmont Cub Pack which is the group leader. That meant I had a lot of responsibility and I succeeded

and I graduated from Cubs with my head held high.

I have been at HEPS since Prep which means I remember lots of school captains throughout my time

here. In Prep I used to hang around with Kate [the school captain in 2007]. She used to tell me what she

did as a school captain [like the flags and assemblies and so much more], after then I knew that when I

got to grade 6, that is what I wanted to be. Ever since then I have been working harder and harder

knowing when I get there I’ll do everything to my ability to be the School Captain for 2013.

I think all of this adds up to be the perfect school captain.

Thank you for listening to my speech and good luck to everyone else.

AMY DITCHFIELD

Hi I’m Abbey, before I start I would just like to thank everyone for giving me this amazing opportunity, I would

really love to be one of the 2013 school captains.

This year I was lucky enough to have the role of being a Green House Vice-captain! I loved being a leader of the

school knowing that younger kids looked up to me and saw me as a role model!

For me, to be a school captain means a lot!

So, qualities, I think some qualities that I have is that I am honest, so I will tell the truth all of the time, I would be

reliable, so you can leave me with a job and not be scared that I will not finish, I am approachable so I will be able

to talk to anyone, students, teachers and even parents and I will always have a smile on my face! I’m also

confident, so I can talk in front of a large audience like at assembly or general public speaking and I also would

participate in all school activities to my best ability and help others whenever possible!

Another thing that I would keep in mind all the time is that the 5 school values! Confidence, acceptance,

responsibility, teamwork and I think the most important one, Respect! Respect, when someone talks to me about

respect I think to include anyone and not leave anyone out, or to be just generally nice, respectful to everyone!

Another important thing that should be mentioned is the school oath! I think the School Oath is a great way to start

the school week along with the Australian National Anthem! It motivates everyone to have a great week at school!!

But I think that last line is the most important part of it all! Aim High AT HEPS.

For me Aim High at HEPS means to be your best in everything you do, to try your best always! But it’s not even

just in Class Room work; it’s in everything we do. In a music lesson, in Art, Lote, CRE, Sport and even outside

school in anything we do. To strive to your best always, ALWAYS give new things a go!

If I had the opportunity to be a school Captain I would take it as an honour and a privilege and I would cherish

every moment of it.

There are so many reasons why I would love to be the school captain for 2013, but if I shared them all with you, I

would be up here until Christmas next year!

Thank you and good luck to everyone else.

ABBEY HEYMANSON

Good morning teachers. My name is Sam Timmer and I have been a member of the H.E.P.S community

since prep. One of my clear memories of my time here at H.E.P.S was my 1st day at school. I remember

Miss Sullivan peeling me away from my mum, crying my eyes out and feeling so nervous that I threw up

when I got home from school. It’s been a happy journey for me since then and I can’t believe I’m now

standing here talking in front of you all.

I feel very proud of the person I am and what I’ve achieved so far during not only my time at H.E.P.S but

also outside of school. I have played acoustic guitar for 4 years. This year I was one of the 2 grade 5 boys

that were part of the winning grand final cricket team against Great Ryrie Primary School. I was so proud

to be part of this team. Another proud achievement was coming 3rd

out of 60 junior cricketers earlier this

year in the club championship. I was also voted most valuable player in the team. I love being part of a

team and are currently a member of Ringwood Football Club, Heatherdale Cricket Club and have recently

joined Spirit Magic Basketball Club. What I feel most proud of is the earning of the role of gold house

vice-captain this year. A role that I was very honoured to receive.

What I believe I can bring to the role as 2013 school captain is good organisational skills. I am a well

organised person and very committed to the task at hand. In fact when I was in Miss Barker’s grade 3

class, I did not have 1 day off school for the whole year. This year I have not had any sick days off. I

believe this shows my commitment to school. I do and will continue to respect my peers and teachers and

uphold the school values. As I have been involved with team sports over the last few years I will continue

to be a strong team player. I am enthusiastic and always willing to help and enjoy doing extra chores

when asked. I am a good communicator with my peers and teachers which is an important part of being

school captain.

One last thing I value is my family. I am very lucky to have a great mum and dad who love and support

me. Last year, I was lucky enough to travel Australia for 4 months, an experience I will remember

forever.

Finally, I would love the responsibility of 2013 school captain and I believe I have what it takes to be

successful at this role. I will do the best job I can to represent the school. If I am not successful I will do

everything I can to support the 2 chosen captains.

Thank you for listening to me and before I finish I would like to share with you.

I am a proud Australian

I’ll respect my teachers and parents

And opinions and beliefs of others

I’ll uphold the rules and laws

Of my school and country

And I’ll always do my best

Aim high at HEPS.

Merry Christmas and bring on 2012!

SAM TIMMER

Hi my name is Chris, as most of you would know, and I would like to try out for School Captain in 2013.

I believe I have a lot of good qualities that would make me a good school leader. I am kind, caring,

helpful, confident, nice, funny, respectful, patient, responsible and organised.

I am comfortable in communicating with students, teachers and other adults and I am confident at being

able to express my own opinion.

I have represented HEPS at Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and numerous Leadership experiences

as well as being JSC Rep being Vice House Captain this year has given me experience in leadership and

public peaking when hosting assemblies. It has also taught me to be well organised by keeping up to date

with my school work while completing my role.

Swimming is my sport outside of school and I train 4 to 5 times a week. It has taught me to be

disciplined, organised and independent. It has given me experience in communicating with lots of

different people like coaches, parents, officials at swim meets and other swimmers older and younger.

I have always looked up to the school captains and holed one day I might be like them. I am excited to

have this opportunity to give my all to the school.

If I am selected as School Captain I will proudly represent the school and complete all responsibilities

required of me. I strongly believe in the 5 values of HEPS and want to set a good example for all

students.

Good luck to everyone else trying out and thank you for listening to my speech.

AIM HIGH AT HEPS!!!!

CHRIS MULLENGER

RESPECT * ACCEPTANCE * TEAM WORK * RESPONSIBILITY * CONFIDENCE

Good morning, everyone, I’m Angie Symon and I’m very honoured to be nominated for HEPS School

Captain for 2013.

I thought I’d talk to you about how the school’s values influence the job of school captain and how they

relate to me.

As School Captain, I would show great respect for our flat, our school and all others.

Respecting others, regardless of their background, means acceptance of everybody whether they are tall

or short, or any other things that are different to ourselves.

Six years at HEPS has taught me a variety of skills which has given me the confidence to take on any

challenges.

The feedback from my teachers in this time has shown me that they appreciate my caring and thoughtful

attitude.

My teachers report that I am a mature and reliable class member, so I am confident that I an now take on

the responsibility of being school captain and give back to the HEPS community, and be a good role

model.

I could bravely step into a difficult situation if required, in a cheerful and friendly way.

I am punctual and follow instructions with a smile :) I think I have the right attidue to uphold our school

values with pride.

If there’s a job you need done, you can count on me!

Although I really want you to vote for me as School Captain for 2013, I would like to wish luck to the o

Thank you.

ANGIE SYMON

Good morning teachers,

First I would like the opportunity to thank you for teaching me throughout my years at HEPS. My name

is Sam Philp and I would like the opportunity to be your School Captain for 2013.

Before I start my speech I would like to tell you a bit about myself. You would have seen me leading

assembly as Red House Vice Captain or in the playground playing basketball. Besides sport, writing is

one of my favourite subjects in school. I am always willing to lend a hand.

I would like to base my speech on the 5 values at HEPS. I believe that every student should know and act

by these values.

No. 1 Respect

I believe respect is to appreciate anybody or anything. A big part of resect is to respect others’ opinion

and values. If you voted for me I would carry out respect in a vital way.

No. 2 Acceptance

I believe acceptance is to accept anyone for who they are, what they believe in and how they look. If you

voted for me I would accept the role in a positive way.

No. 3 Teamwork

I believe teamwork is to be able to cooperate and ocmm8inicate with anyo9ne at any one time. I love

working in groups and if you voted for me I would undertake the role of making this school a team.

No. 4 Confidence

I believe confidence is being able to speak to a large crowd and not feel nervous. Another part of being

confident is being able to communicate with someone at any age level. If you voted for me I would be

the most confident school captain you would ever see.

No. 5 Responsibility

I believe responsibility is the ability to be calm and sensible when everyone else isn’t. It is the ability to

take on a challenge and keep your word to it What I mean by that is if Miss Allard gave me a task I

would see it through to the end. If you voted for me I would be a res0onsible and reliable school captain.

I have now shared with you the 5 values of the school. Now I would like to share with you two of my

own. The first one is Influence. Influence is a leader directing people. Influence can be good or bad. If

you voted for me I would bring positive and happy influence to the school. Any my other value is

Leadership. Leadership is being able to take control of any situation and being fair in everything that you

dol. If you voted for me I would take positive control over any situation. I would be confident with my

speaking and I would be a fair school captain.

To finish up, I love basketball and play 5 times a week. I do my best to listen to my coaches. This is a

quote my basketball coach gave me this week. You don’t always get what you wish for…you get what

you work for.

If you vote for me to be School Captain, you can be sure that I will work hard to make anything happen.

Thank you for listening and good luck to everybody else.

SAM PHILP

Good morning Ms Allard, staff and teachers. My name is Daniel Boss and I would like to be the

representative for our school as School Captain. I believe I would be a great School Captain because I am

an organised person and I would be very willing to undertake extra duties. Like Friday morning

assemblies. I like to work hard and get jobs done in time, this is vital for school captains because they

have to do a lot of hard work, within a certain time frame. I have always wanted to have a role in the

school which involves a lot of responsibility so I can make this school an even better place to learn and

play. As school captain I need to be ready when asked to do something and take immediate action for

what I must do.

I would also offer assistance to people who require help ad take care of them. Skills such as

responsibility, diligence and confidence are required as School Captain, and I offer all of these skills. I

am also persistent, disciplined and possess self-control in all that I am assigned to do. I am also a patient,

polite and helpful person when dealing with other people.

If I were to be School Captain, I would be the proudest and most reliable student at HEPS. I would like

to be a School Captain not because I would get a badge but because I am willing and responsible enough

to take on a job that requires such capabilities, such as leading the school. All of these things, I believe

make an effective school captain.

Thank you for your attention and for giving me this opportunity to present my speech about why I would

like to be school captain at HEPS for 2013. Thank You.

DAN BUCHANAN