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: goalkick@sandringhamsoccerclub.org.au

Visit: www.sandringhamsoccerclub.org.au

Register: registrations@sandringhamsoccerclub.org.au

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