Wednesday March 8 2017
From Sue
Students Representative Council Yesterday at assembly our School Captains Miranda McLean and Jake Taranto introduced our 2017 SRC representatives. The focus of the council is to provide a student voice and encourage children to become interested and involved in community projects. In the past our SRC has enjoyed taking a lead with fundraising to support both local and national charities. This year the SRC will be meeting regularly and will be coordinated by Laura Shugg and Michelle Kahui. I extend congratulations and warm wishes to each of the representatives who were selected by their classes using a vote:
2A – Grace Goodwin, 2B –Sophia McClellan, 2C– Juliette Hostein, 2D– Elara Quinn, 2E, - to be advised 3A –Baxter Moss, 3B –Archie Edelsten, 3C– Bradley Hocking, 3D–Archie Cuthbertson, 3E – Mason O’Keefe 4A –Cadence Lewis, 4B –Oscar Johnston, 4C – Patrick Hill, 4D –Jasmyn Marcus, 4E –Dylan Ricketts 5A – Amelie Glendenning, 5B-Joseph Weber, 5C – Zara Hampton 6A –Josh Docking, 6B-Jack Cahill, 6C – Marco Giampa, 6D – Oscar Kalogeropoulos. Well done to Mason O’Keefe in 3E who confidently addressed the entire school to share why he nominated for the position of SRC representative. Student Wellbeing John Painter, our Assistant Principal manages student wellbeing in the school. This is a significant role and can be quite time consuming. There are many times when I am also involved in discussions with children, staff and parents about student wellbeing. Teachers regularly discuss wellbeing matters during circle time on a daily basis. Matters relating to social and emotional wellbeing inevitably impact on student learning at some stage so it is essential that teachers understand and are sensitive to these matters. From time to time class teachers and specialists will have a quiet chat with a child if they are sensing that something is amiss. Occasionally John or I will also have a discussion with an individual or small group, in this way we can role model some strategies that may help a child understand a problem, consider another person’s perspective and to restore relationships.
Our Year 6 peacemakers play a supportive and important role in being available and accessible to children in the yard at lunchtimes to assist them to sort through a problem or concern. In doing so we aim to build independence and resilience in children and to reinforce the notion that a concern shared and discussed can often be resolved quickly. At other times a quiet discussion with an older child can simply provide encouragement for a younger child to speak up, or to turn away and pursue another activity. In this way the peacemaker program promotes confidence and capacity in a child to cope and or respond appropriately and to keep matters in perspective. Occasionally a peacemaker may bring the
younger child to a teacher for further examination of the matter. The message that we try to convey is that disagreements and issues do emerge from time to time; it is unrealistic to think that everything will remain perfect all the time. However, with guidance and encouragement, matters can be sorted and a mutually acceptable outcome reached. Children in Year 6 were invited to express interest in being trained as a peacemaker earlier this year. The training program was conducted recently by Michelle Kahui and focused on the following skills of peacemaking and conflict resolution including: acceptance of self and others the ability to communicate with others, including the use of "I messages" acceptance of feelings (one's own and others') the willingness to compromise and seek "Win/Win" solutions the process of affirming (acknowledging positive qualities in others). Congratulations go to our peacemakers who were introduced to our community by the Peacemaker Captains Maya Jacobs in 6D, Sam Hodges in 6A at assembly yesterday and received their badges: 6A: Will Simos, Hamish McGowan, Gemma Elliott, Natasha Farley, Monika Jurisic,
Olivia Reynolds, Hannah Papps, Lauren Whipp, Annabelle Morrison, Tom Ferguson, Emma Watson, Frances O’Driscoll
6B: Alice Wolfenden, Nova Cole, Lucinda Walker, Audrey Smart, Darcey Stosic, 6C: Amelie Blackham, Keisha Jacobs, Max Smith, Chelsea Glass, Chloe Scales,
Sienna Block, Elysia Jones, Oscar Van Den Bogaert, Megan Elliott 6D: Fleur Berry, Olivia Briggs, Sammy Wilcock, Jasmine Jones, Sassie Hunt. Hampton Primary School Citizenship Award The school has established a new award to recognise citizenship in our children. The award is being sponsored by Follett & Co. Justin and Rachel Follett have two children at Hampton - Jackson in 4D and Cooper in 2C. The support has two components: firstly, to acknowledge the commendable qualities of citizenship in in a child with a book voucher to the value of $50 and secondly to provide a book voucher for $50 to the school library. The Follett family through their real estate agency is keen to support the school and local community by ensuring that the vouchers can be redeemed at two local bookshops, one in Hampton and the other in Brighton. The award will be presented at an assembly once a month with Rachel Follett in attendance. The criteria used to consider children for the award will include: generosity of spirit selflessness ie no personal gain kindness and or thoughtfulness showing initiative and or responsibility commitment to community consistently steps aside to support another sustained effort and or commitment considering others before their own needs
Congratulations go to Arabella Bayne from FE who was recognised at assembly yesterday and was the first recipient of the award. Whilst Arabella has only been at school for a month, during that time she has quietly and unobtrusively impressed her teachers and classmates on a number of levels. Arabella has consistently shown kindness and thoughtfulness to others. Furthermore, she always checks to see that her classmates have a friend to play with at recess and lunchtime. Her manners and courteous approach are consistently displayed. I extend my sincere thanks to
Justin and Rachel Follett and Follett & Co for their support for our school.
Hampton Street Sculpture Trail Last week three music students Miranda McLean, Patrick Hill and Jordan Rao and the two art captains Emma Watson and Zac Anquetil helped celebrate the unveiling of the final brass sculpture in Hampton Street. The sculpture of piles of newspapers depicted how we received the news in that past. Emma and Zac spoke with the mayor of Bayside about how they get current news in 2017. Our musicians performed confidently and impressed the audience and local shoppers.
Art Masters All classes and specialist teachers have devoted time to developing norms in relation to acceptable and agreed behaviours. The children play an active part in this process. Last week our new art captains, Zac and Emma introduced the first Art Masters for 2017! Our artists showed off their fantastic drawings of behaviour expectations in the art room. Well done to Jarrod Pugliese in 5A, Amelie Glendenning in 5A, Jessie Woff in 2D, Charlie Morgan in 1C, Kira Vary in 4C, Tim Lambeth in 1A and Emilia Armitage in 3C.
Sue Knight Principal
Autumn PROGRAM
WEEK 1
Tree Surfing Tuesday 4 April
9am – 5pm
Have you ever wanted to swing,
leap, climb or fly through a forest?!
We are kick starting the holidays
with a tree top adventure like no
other! Come join us as we zip
between trees at exciting speeds
on flying foxes! From beginners
to thrill seekers there’s a canopy
adventure waiting for us all!
What is provided transport,
activity, lunch and snacks.
What to bring comfortable
weather appropriate clothes,
closed toe shoes, long hair tied
back, hat and water bottle.
Cost $60
Luna Park Wednesday 5 April
10am – 6pm
Join us as we step inside Mr
Moon’s giant mouth and enter
a world full of carnival flair and
sky-high rides! There’s a range of
attractions for all ages from nail
biting thrill rides to the famous
Scenic Railway Roller Coaster!
With unlimited rides on offer, a day
at Luna Park cannot be missed!
What is provided transport,
entry, unlimited rides, healthy lunch
and snacks.
What to bring hat, water bottle,
comfortable walking shoes.
Cost $45
Survivor Thursday 6 April
9am– 3pm
We invite you to outwit, outplay
and outlast each other in a battle
of Survivor! A combination of
mental and physical challenges will
have teams working together to be
crowned THE Survivor champions!
Bayside VS Glen Eira... who will win!
What is provided activities,
lunch and snacks.
What to bring comfortable
clothes, change of clothes and
your ‘A’ game.
Cost $35
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Friday 7 April
9am – 1pm
It’s back! Come and hit up
Sandringham beach for stand
up paddle boarding fun!!
What is provided Activity,
buoyancy vests, beach games
and lunch.
What to bring Swimwear, towel,
water bottle, sunscreen and a
change of clothes.
Meeting point Sandy Beach HQ,
36 Jetty Rd, Sandringham.
Cost $40
Aqua Fun Park Tuesday 11 April
9am– 5pm
The aqua fun park has just opened
and we are heading over to see
what the latest craze is all about!
Get ready to slip, slide and laugh
as we tackle Melbourne’s first giant
inflatable fun park!
What is provided transport,
activity, lunch and snacks.
What to bring swimwear, rash
vest for sun protection, hat, water
bottle, towel, sunscreen and a
change of clothes.
Cost $40
Scienceworks Wednesday 12 April
9am – 5pm
You asked for it and here it is!
Join us as we head down to
Scienceworks for a behind-the-
scenes electrifying lightening
room show! We will also check
out what the planetarium has to
offer before we head back to PYC
where we will put our lab coats on
for an explosive, slimy and fizzy
afternoon!!
What is provided all activity
costs, transport, healthy lunch
and snacks.
What to bring comfortable
walking shoes and water bottle.
Cost $40
Easter Eggstravaganza Thursday 13 April
9am – 1pm
Wrapping up the school holidays
with an Easter-ific day! We have
a basket full of activites planned
from arts and craft to cooking and
baking! Did we mention that there
will be chocolate, chocolate and
more chocolate?!
What is provided craft activites,
egg hunt, baking and healthy
snacks.
What to bring Closed toe shoes
and hair ties for long hair.
Cost $30
PUBLIC HOLIDAY Friday 14 April
no activity
Wheelchair friendly activities
Monday Hangout This Autumn we are opening
the doors to the Peterson
Youth Centre on Monday 3 and
Monday 10 April. Our qualified
youth workers will be in the
centre to assist with a range
of services, or you can come
down and challenge a friend
to a game of table tennis or
air hockey! There is a chill out
room if you would rather watch
a movie and a variety of sports
and craft options available!
WEEK 2
Want to play Soccer?
Sandringham Soccer Club is seeking players for the 2017 ‘Goalkick’ season.
Goalkick introduces kids to soccer by teaching basic skills and playing small games. Goalkick emphasises fun and teamwork and builds kids’ social skills and networks. It is run and coached by volunteer parents who are trained and overseen by
SSC’s Coaching Coordinator.
Goalkick runs 1030-1130 each Sunday morning at Spring St Reserve, Sandringham.
Want to know more?
Contact: [email protected]
Visit: www.sandringhamsoccerclub.org.au
Register: [email protected]
2017 Twilight Carnival Sponsors
KISS AND GO STAY WITH YOUR CAR
2 MINUTE LIMIT All Parents please be aware of the Kiss and Go limits.
The parking inspector regularly inspects the 2 minute pickup area and if you exit your car for any reason, even to open a boot you will be booked.
The 2 minute zone is only for parents whose children are old enough to exit the school by themselves. If you need to enter the school to collect your child
you must park in an appropriate parking place.
Hampton Primary will be actively enforcing this in conjunction with the Bayside City Council.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN
THE
BUSINESS
Dry Cleaning available 3 Plain Garments $21.00 5 Business Shirts $17.00
HAMPTON 7 DAY MARKET
Specialising in quality fruit and vegies daily.
We also stock a large number of grocery lines
Milk Eggs Drinks Pasta Etc.
Suppliers to hotels, motels, hospitals, clubs, restaurants and schools.
331 HAMPTON ST, HAMPTON PH: 9597 0785