PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

GRANDPARENTS DAY Our recent Grandparents’ Day was a great event with excellent performances by our talented students and engaging classroom ac vi es. Our assembly showcased some of our fabulous performers with presenta ons by our school Band, Choir, Dancers and even a poetry slam by some of our Stage Three students. It was wonderful to see so many of our grandparents come out to visit our classrooms and celebrate the great work of their grandchildren. GAMES NIGHT I would like to thank our school community for their support of our Games Night last week. It was a highly enjoyable and hard fought ba le, as family teams competed through trivia ques ons, memory challenges and fun quizzes. Proceeds from the night were shared between Stage Three fundraising and our drive to support Emily Chesson and her family. The evening was a great success raising over $1260.00. Thanks go to our wonderful P&C and to our Stage Three staff Mrs Dubojski, Mr Sco and our MC Mr Burke. 3D PRINTER This term, we have been very excited to have had the use of a 3D printer. On loan as part of the Department of Educa on’s STEM share project, Mrs Norton brought the world of 3D designing and prin ng to our senior classes. Students were able to search designs using online databases or develop their own projects which were then printed in plas c with amazing results. Thanks goes to Mrs Norton for accessing this great resource and powerful learning experience for our students. STAGE THREE EXCURSION Stage Three enjoyed a great day at the Newcastle Museum, Library and Art Gallery as part of their Science and Crea ve Arts unit of learning. Highlights included an Explosive Show at the Museum, Argumented Reality at the Art Gallery and STEM ac vi es at the Library. Many thanks to our staff and to all our much appreciated parent helpers.

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION Yesterday many of our Year Six students enjoyed a Year Seven Orienta on session at the High School. They par cipated in scavenger hunts, ‘ge ng to know you’ ac vi es and taster lessons in various subjects. It is wonderful to see our students so excited for this next milestone in their educa on.

Term 4 Week 8 5 December 2018

COMMENDATION ASSEMBLY Thank you to all those who came along yesterday to support our whole school Commenda on Assembly. This assembly, inspired by community feedback, is our way of celebra ng and acknowledging the achievements of students in areas not tradi onally included in the Presenta on Day assembly. It was wonderful to see so many student recipients this year and our sincere congratula ons go to everyone. TWILIGHT MARKETS Don’t forget this Friday a ernoon is our P&C Twilight Market! Held on school grounds from 5 to 8pm, we invite you all to come along for lots of great gi ideas, food and drink and rides for the kids. It is a great me of year to visit our Twilight Markets and ck a few things off the Christmas list. We hope to see you there! END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES As we come into the very busy end of year just a few reminders about our end of year ac vi es. CAPTAINS’ SPEECHES will be delivered on Tuesday 11th December in our School Hall beginning at 2:15pm. Parents and community members are invited to come along and hear from our young leaders. Whole school vo ng will take place on the following day, with our 2019 Captains announced at Presenta on Day. PRESENTATION DAY will be held on Monday 17th December beginning at 9am in our School Hall. This will be followed by our Parent and Community morning tea. We hope you will come along. STUDENT REPORTS will be distributed on Monday 17th December. Reports will be held at school for any child not in a endance that day. Reports that are not collected by Wednesday 19th December will be posted home. Please remember, any parent wishing for a parent teacher interview need only let the class teacher know for an appointment. PARTY DAY for all classes will be held on Tuesday 18th December. Students are invited to come out of uniform and to bring a small plate to share in class par es. YEAR SIX FAREWELL will be held Tuesday 18th December, students are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 for photo opportuni es, with the formal proceedings beginning at 6 and concluding around 6:30pm at which me parents will leave and students will enjoy their party dinner. Parents are due to return around 8pm for the Farewell dance and the cu ng of the cake. STUDENTS’ LAST DAY OF TERM is Wednesday 19th December. CLAP OUT for our depar ng Year Six students will begin at 2:15 under our top COLA. So as you can see, some very special events coming up at Hillsborough Public School in the next few weeks, we hope to see you there. Lucinda Farrell

Principal

P&C The next P&C mee ng will be Monday 11 February 2019 at

6.30pm in the staffroom.

ALL WELCOME TO

ATTEND!

DATES TO REMEMBER ASSEMBLY

Assemblies are held fortnightly on Tuesdays at 2:15pm in the school hall. Parents are most welcome to a end.

Our next Assembly will be in Term 1 2019

NOTES SENT HOME

Year 6 Strike Bowling

11 December Captains’ Speeches— 2.15pm School Hall

14 December Year 6 Strike Bowling

17 December Presenta on Day—9.00am

Student Reports go home

18 December Party Day

Year 6 Farewell— 5.30pm

19 December Year 6 Clap out—2.15pm

Last day of Term

20-21 December SDD

29 January SDD

30 January Year 1—6 students return

4 February Kindergarten’s first day

UNIFORM SHOP

HOURS

Wednesday

8.30am - 9.30am

Uniform Shop Specials

Old Stock—Dry and Cosy jacket/raincoat; fleecy lined size 16 only $10

Limited Stock—Tunic; Ladies sizes 8 & 10 $15

Old Stock—Sports Track Pants; sizes 8, 10, 12, 16 & medium adult $5

Old Stock—Sports Polo Shirt; sizes 14, 16 & small adult $10

School Banking is on

Wednesday