Organisation for 2015 - Hampton Primary SchoolPainting, repairs to storm-water, asphalting,...

Number 24/14 Wednesday August 13 2014

From Sue

Organisation for 2015

Detailed organisation for 2015 has now commenced. We currently have in excess of 100 preps enrolled and

anticipate that the number may increase slightly as the year progresses. We have scheduled school tours every

fortnight on Tuesdays at 9.30am and frequently have requests to conduct tours on other days and times. Whilst

there is a strong demand for enrolments in the school, we are keen to maintain our current school population

and do not wish to encroach on existing play space with additional classrooms, therefore I am attempting to

balance the number of children exiting the school with a similar number of new enrolments.

We recently changed the timing for the distribution of information on fees for the subsequent year; this was

done in Term 4 of 2013 for the 2014 school year. All the neighbouring schools have a similar time frame and

we have found that the timing streamlined our processes and proved to be more efficient and effective on all

levels.

Therefore our School Council has determined that we will be distributing information regarding fees for the

2015 school year in the second week of Term 4 which will be the week beginning Monday 13 October. The

intention is to invite parents to make the relevant payments during Term 4 which means that our school year

can commence very calmly and orderly. Many grade levels have activities and special events quite early on in

the year, so if payments have been made and relevant forms signed accordingly it will help avoid headaches

and streamline procedures noticeably.

One new component to the fees will be a levy for ICT. All schools are finding that it is essential to employ a

local technician to support the hardware, software, maintenance and connectivity issues. Hampton employs

two local technicians who work a total of 3.5 days which supplements the departmental technician’s hours of

12.3 hours. The challenge in managing ICT is the speed with which hardware becomes obsolete, software

becomes outdated, older buildings with solid brick walls that are not designed for modern technologies and

easy connectivity and quite simply the cost of maintenance and staying abreast of the change. Unfortunately

the allocation provided by the department is inadequate. Our preliminary budget for 2015 indicates that the

levy will cover less than half the costs associated with ICT for our school with 650 students.

Buildings and Grounds Update

This week we hope to receive the detailed drawings for the new basketball court area. The Buildings and

Grounds Committee and School Council will carefully review and potentially fine tune the drawings and then

we will be in a position to call for selective tenderers for the work. We are still optimistic that this work can be

completed in the latter part of the year. Of course this area will add significantly and enhance the play space at

our school.

Sporting Excellence

Last weekend we had three very enthusiastic teams competing in the National Championships in Aerobics

and Dance at the Gold Coast in Queensland over a three day period. We had a large entourage of supporters

including parents, grandparents, aunts, siblings and friends and their support and presence was felt at the

venues. The two aerobics teams were ably coached by Tracey Vaughan who devoted much time to

preparation and training. We were very fortunate to have the dance team coached by Sim Paul one of the

teaching staff at Hampton who has extensive knowledge and skill in Bollywood dancing. Our three teams all

performed to the best of their ability on the day. How lovely is it to be able to note this! Whilst the children

were understandably quite nervous and perhaps a little apprehensive prior to the performance time, they all

rose to the challenge once they hit the stage area in the cavernous Gold Coast Convention Centre; from the

audience perspective we could see the adrenalin rising as they commenced performing.

The opportunity to perform with thousands of other primary and secondary students from all over the country

was a special and memorable one for our children and those watching! I was the very proud principal

watching all of children intensely focus, contain their nerves, concentrate on the music and ensure they were

in synchrony throughout their performance. There were some challenges: Sarah Thompson started the

competition with an injured and very sore knee – there were frozen peas applied before and after her

performances, Alyssa Karamitos was inadvertently flicked in the eye during her performance but managed to

maintain her focus, smile and stay in formation – not missing a trick!

I extend my sincere congratulations to all of our competitors who represented Hampton with distinction.

The Rockettes including: Olivia Aikins in 5/6F Red Tingle, Sarah Thompson in 5/6E Wollemi, Sara

Schmid in 5/6A, Wattles, Kathleen Whipp in 5/6A, Wattles, Lauren Wilson in 5/6, Wollemi, Evie Weber

in 5/6A, Wattles, Bianca Poort in 5/6C, Eucalypts and Sophie Taylor in 5/6D, Sassafras finished in first

place and are the Australian champions in the Primary Fitness category.

The Party Rockers including: Emma Morgan in 4D, Melaleucas, Emily Cope 5/6F, Red Tingle, Eve

Crocker in 5/6C, Eucalypts, Ruby Wilcock in 5/6C, Eucalypts, Lucia Buckley in 5/6D, Sassafras, Ruby

Wilson in 4D, Melaeucas and Florine Meijer in 5/6A, Wattles finished in 3rd place earning a bronze

medal in the Primary Stage 1 – Open category.

The Bollylicious dancers including: Dominique Doig in 4A – Tea Trees, Tayla Jones in 4A – Tea Trees,

Olivia Muller in 4A – Tea Trees, Rosie Jackson in 4D - Melaleucas, Amelia Pritchard in 4D – Melaleucas,

Sarah Thompson in 5/6E - Wollemi, Elissa Branson in 5/6E - Wollemi, Sophie Taylor in 5/6D –

Sassafras, Emily Cope in 5/6F – Red Tingle, Hannah Schwarz in 5/6C - Eucalypts, Olivia Aikins in 5/6F –

Red Tingle, Sara Schmid in 5/6A – Wattles, Lucia Buckley in 5/6D – Sassafras, Reese Mautone in 5/6E -

Wollemi, Holly McGowan in 5/6C - Eucalypts, Alyssa Karamitos in 5/6E – Wollemi and Gemma

Berlowitz in 5/6D – Sassafras finished in first place and are the Australian champions in the International

Dance category. The coach - Sim Paul brought meticulous attention to detail with costumes, makeup, hair,

and authentic and culturally respectful choreography which paid dividends! Sim was also very encouraging

and generous with her time in supporting and coaching the girls. Thank you Sim!

I hope the girls and families involved found the competition rewarding and enjoyable. I was delighted to be

part of this very special experience.

School Review

During the last few weeks, committees, School Council, staff and small discussion groups have reviewed

expenditure on school priorities over the last 4 years. Our school priorities for the current Strategic Plan

include Mathematics, Literacy and Student Wellbeing. I have included a summation of expenditure below. I

am happy to discuss the expenditure allocated to priorities with any interested community members.

2011 2012 2013 2014

Professional Learning Maths specialists

David Anderson

Student Wellbeing

First Aid

Total $18,500

Professional Learning Maths Specialists

David Anderson

Student Wellbeing

First Aid

Total $18,300

Professional Learning Maths specialists

David Anderson

Student Wellbeing

First Aid

Total $20,300

Professional Learning

Maths specialists

David Anderson

Student Wellbeing

First Aid

Total $20,500

Literacy Reading Recovery, Levelled Literacy Interven-

tion, Literacy Support, Fast

ForWord program

Total $97,100


tion, Literacy Support, Fast For-

Word program Total $106,100


tion, Literacy Support, Fast For-

Word program Total $108,100


tion Literacy Support, Fast For-

Word program Total 106,000

Other School Nurse Total $42,000

Other Staffroom fridge, dishwasher School Nurse Total $45,000

Other Microwave, AV sound sys-

tem, photocopier, new web-

site, School Nurse Total $65,255

Other School Nurse Total $42,000

ICT Interactive whiteboards 30 Macbooks 32 laptops 8 iPads 40 iPods Employment of local techni-

cian Total $160,200

ICT Interactive whiteboards 50 PCs IPods, splitters and head-

phones for P-2 Admin desktops Employment of local techni-

cian ICT Coordinator release Total $150,000

ICT 20 PCs 3 LED televisions Television trolleys Mac Server Employment of local techni-

cian ICT Coordinator release Total $47,600

ICT 50 iPads 6 iPads specialists 32 iPads Year 1 20 iPads Preps iPad protective covers Purpose built storage cages Employment of local techni-

cian Total $79,200

Buildings and Grounds Air conditioners, play equip-

ment, shed, Snack Shack refurbishment, oval fencing, oval grooming Total $301,400

Buildings and Grounds Painting, repairs to storm-

water, asphalting, installation

of retainer walls and plant

boxes, vegetable garden box-

es, decking, oval grooming

Total $140,400

Buildings and Grounds Carpet x 3 classrooms, air

conditioners, blinds, soccer

goals, netball rings, fence

extension – oval, shed, oval

grooming Total $47,920

Buildings and Grounds Painting, air conditioners,

Arts Building toilet refurbishment, new double

doors, guttering, glazing Tim-

ber fencing – oval, oval

grooming, development of

basketball court Total $283,400

Yearly Total $619,200




CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2014 AUGUST

Wed 20 Wicked Musical Matinee

Gr 3,4,5,6 (optional)

Sat 30 Battle of the Boots

HPS VS ST MARYS

SEPTEMBER

Wed 3 House Athletics Carnival Gr 3-6

Sandringham Athletics Track

Sun 7 Movie Fundraiser for HPS

Thurs 11 Art Trail

Fri 19 End of Term

2pm Assembly

2.30 finish

OCTOBER

Mon 13th to Thurs 15th “RINDERCELLA”

NOVEMBER

Sat 21 HPS Christmas Party Trivia Night

2015 FEBRUARY

Fri 27 Twilight Carnival

NEWS JUST IN! The Hampton AFL girls team has just arrived back at school after a fantastic day. They won 95-0 and are now through to the Grand Final Playoff next week!

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED AND BEST OF LUCK FOR NEXT THURSDAY.

Assembly Performance

Congratulations go to James Wilson from 5/6E –

Wollemi who played Bridge over Troubled Waters on

keyboard at assembly yesterday. James is a skilled

musician and played this lovely tune with great

sensitivity.

Academic Excellence Awards

Congratulations go to the following students who

received an academic excellence award at assembly:

Jordan McClennan from Prep A Blue Gums

for demonstrating a commendable approach to

his work and producing excellent results across

all areas

Agatha Beare from Prep A – Blue Gums for

excellent application and achievement in maths,

reading and writing.

Sue Knight

Principal

Music News

Wicked excursion (optional) will occur on August 20th. We will gather

in the school hall at 11.30 to eat an early lunch and then depart at 12

sharp. Parents should meet in the school hall. If you have purchased a

ticket for your child but have not completed the bus form, your

child cannot board the bus and the ticket will be forfeited. We

anticipate our return to school at 4.45 but this depends on traffic.

Year 5/6 parents, please check the blog for costume requirements for

your child and please contact the class teacher if you are not able to

source the appropriate costume. Please go ‘op shopping’ rather than

buying from a retail store if at all possible! Dates for the CD recording

and still photo shoot are in the last week of this term. CD Monday 15th

September and photo shoot Thursday 18th

September.

Please contact me if your child will be absent that week or first week

back of term 4. Our rehearsal will run all day on October 13th. Any

student who is absent on the day cannot go on that night due to OHS

issues.

Year 3 violin students will need to decide whether to continue in term

4 or to finish up the program A note will go home shortly.

Keep on enjoying music! Traci

Hampton Primary School Excursion Note

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Please cut along the dotted line and return the lower section to school as soon as possible

I give permission for my child……………………………………………………........……..............................................................

in grade (Teacher’s name)……………………………………………………………………………….………. to attend the WICKED musical.

In the event of an accident or illness, I give permission for the teachers in charge of the excursion, where it is impracticable to

communicate with me, to agree to any medical attention/treatment or Ambulance Service deemed necessary and understand that

I/we are responsible for the associated costs.

Student Behaviour: I also acknowledge that during the excursion, acceptable standards of behaviour will be expected of my child. I understand that

in the event of my child’s serious misbehaviour during the excursion, he/ she may be stopped from taking any further part.

Parents will be informed accordingly.

Parent/Guardian Signature…………………………………………..............………..…Date……………………………………

Contact phone number on day of excursion……………………...............……………………………………………….…………..

Second mobile………………………………………………………(emergency only)

Please indicate any special needs or medical conditions that staff should be aware of during the excursion:

Excursion destination The Regent Theatre. Collins St. Melbourne

Date of excursion August 20th 2014

Purpose of excursion To experience a live theatrical show

Teacher(s) Organising the

excursion

Traci Cenedese

Students/classes attending Year 3 4 5 6

Proposed departure time

from school

11.30am

Estimated time of arrival

back at school

4.45pm (depends on the traffic)

Transport Details Buses with seat belts

Further Information Each sibling needs a separate bus form. Students will be provided with water and lolly

bag at interval. They will eat their lunch before departure.

SPORTS REPORT.

GIRLS AFL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

On Tuesday 5th August, Hampton Primary School sent a girls’ AFL team to contest

the Regional Girls Championships. Hampton girls earned the right to compete after

two weeks of games consisting of thirteen sudden death matches.

Over the last two weeks the girls have consistently improved their knowledge and

skill of AFL to become a very confident and strong team. Team work and courage

have been the hallmark of this team. All the girls played to the best of their ability

and have shown a fantastic sporting ability to all their opposition.

The Hampton Girls AFL team won all three of their matches to win the Regional

Championship and earned the right to represent our Region at the State

Championships to be contested on Wednesday 13th August.

Good luck to all the girls.

LIBRARY NEWS THEME OF THE WEEK

STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

In our display this week are: The tortoises gift (Zambia),

Masha & the bear (Russia), The land beneath the clouds

(Caribbean), The fire goddess (Pacific Islands), Raven &

The daylight (Inuit people), The 12 tasks of Heracles (Greek)

Fox, alligator & rabbit (African), The magic tapestry (Chinese),

Oonagh’s Giant Baby (Northern Ireland) & How Many Donkeys (Arabic) plus many more.

6 DAYS TO GO UNTIL THE READING HOUR

19th August 2014 from 6 to 7pm is the reading hour, a wonderful time to enjoy and promote the

joys of reading. Find a comfy spot, a great book & take yourself on a journey through the pages.

For more information: http://www.love2read.org.au/readinghour.cfm

NEW BOOKS

New books to our library include: Robin Hood (JF ROB), Fairy school dropout (BAD), The Secret Seven

Adventure (BLY), When Tracey came for Christmas (JF EPS), The Giant’s tooth (JF RUB),

Rembrandt (NF 759 REM), Renoir, the life & works of (NF 759 REN), Fancy Nancy and the posh puppy (O),

Crunch the crocodile (C), Clancy Millie and the very fine house (G), Isabella’s secret (T),

Little Miss Hargreaves (H), The nicest naughtiest fairy (W), Go girl birthday girl (JF BAD) and

Five on a treasure island (BLY).

COMING EVENTS

As part of the Bayside Literary Festival Author, George Ivanoff will be in Beaumaris this Saturday 16th Au-

gust. Further details available at:

http://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/literary_festival_full_program.htm

Make sure you curl up with some great books this week.

Alison & Jennie

http://www.love2read.org.au/readinghour.cfm

http://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/literary_festival_full_program.htm

Student Wellbeing News

Resilience

Some children are naturally more resilient than others. Their temperament helps them to be

mentally and psychologically tough and they are able to bounce back after a setback or

disappointment. Unfortunately, not every child has such natural resilience. Children need to

develop resilience skills and strategies early in their life as these skills are important when

dealing with things that life can throw your way. They need to be able to bounce back from

life’s bigger and smaller setbacks. Research shows that resilience can be nurtured and

developed, particularly when parents themselves show resilience and model a variety of

skills and strategies to use when dealing with issues or disappointment.

Parents need to avoid solving their children’s problems for them. Parents need to coach their

children through some of the more challenging moments in life and discuss and review what

they have learnt to reinforce the learning for further application in other situations.

You can promote resilience in your children by:

Having a positive attitude yourself, as a parent your attitude and ability to bounce back

from difficulties shows your child skills on how to cope themselves.

Build kids’ coping skills, teach your children strategies when things don’t go their way

as this happens throughout life. Let them know you have faith in their ability to cope.

Take opportunities to teach them to grow and learn, let them know not everything is a

problem just because things don’t go their way.

Allowing them be active participants within the family to help solve problems and

reinforce the learning.

Promoting resilience is very important. It allows children to develop the 4 basic skill sets:

problem solving,

independence,

optimism and

social connection.

If you have resilience or other social and emotional concerns about your child there are some

really great websites and books available to assist you in this area. There are also a lot of

seminars available for parents to attend. Robyn Farnell is the school’s wellbeing leader so if

you do have concerns about your child she can point you in the right direction for help and

advice.

In sick bay we are trying to encourage children to be more resilient and to not attend for

every little scratch and/or bump as this is often part of normal play. They need to seek advice

from the yard duty teacher who will then refer them on if they have a more significant injury

or concern.

Susie and Jo (School nurses)

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