Hamilton North Public School Dynamic, Personalised Learning.

Jackson Street Broadmeadow NSW 2292 Phone: 02 49693695 Email: hamiltonn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Chalkboard—Term 4 Week 5 Wednesday 13th November 2019

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY 2.30pm in the hall. No class item.

Principal`s Message

Farewell Mrs Milgate

This Friday we farewell the beautiful Mrs Milgate! Mrs Milgate has been working with Year 5/6 since the

beginning of Term 3. I have had the pleasure of working with Mrs Milgate this term and in that time I have

watched her support and guide our students. She has entertained everyone, including staff, with funny

stories and antics. I wish I had heard the story at last weeks assembly that was titled, ‘Mrs Moogate’. Not

only has Mrs Milgate been an asset to our students she has also been an asset to our community and staff.

You will be greatly missed! We wish you all the very best returning to your school.

Remembrance Day

I had the pleasure of taking our School Leaders, Lainey, Joseph, Kynan and Ashleigh to the Remembrance

Day Service at Gregson Park on Tuesday. Our leaders laid a tribute and represented our school with pride.

Thanks to Mrs Milgate and our senior students for organising our Remembrance Day service at school.

Year 5 Leadership Speeches

Next week we are looking forward to listening to our Year 5 Students who will be presenting their speech for

Leadership positions in 2020. Parents are invited to attend. Parents and students received a note last week to

advise of dates and times of their speeches. Speeches will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at

2.05pm in the school hall.

Sustainability Grant

We are currently in the process of applying for a sustainability grant with the Department of Education. A

team of teachers will be working together this afternoon to prepare our application. Grants are available for

up to $15000. Our Environmental Club, students and community members have put forth suggestions about

where to next in our sustainable school environment. It is great to see a whole school community united

towards ensuring we are a sustainable school.

Lemonade Stall – Thanks Environmental Club and Mrs Piazzolla

Thanks to our amazing Environmental Club and Mrs Piazzolla for

organising our Lemonade Stall yesterday! What a huge success and a

delicious treat it was, especially on a very hot day. Students purchased

cold lemonade at lunch and also again at home time. It was great to see

parents also enjoying our lemonade!

Canteen

A reminder we need canteen volunteers to work in our school canteen on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Please see Shannon or the front office if you can assist. Thanks once again to Shannon for working in the

canteen so that it can remain open for three days a week.

Quality Work

I am always inundated with quality work from students, there are so many wonderful things happening

throughout all classrooms! I had the pleasure to read with Kindergarten this week, see amazing writing from

2/3, talk to mathematicians throughout our school and watch STEM projects being bought to life by 2/3.

Pool Fun Day

We are all looking forward to our Pool Fun Day on the 12th December at Wallsend Pool. We will spend the

morning at the pool and return to school at approximately 12pm. Students will then have a movie afternoon

with their class, avoiding sunburn. A permission note with more details and costings will follow. Thanks to

Mrs Evans for organising this event.

HNPS Idol – 25th November – 29th November

I am so excited for our upcoming HNPS Idol! We have many students who are interested and are busy

practicing. It is a buzz of excitement at lunch and recess with students practicing. Thanks to Mrs Edwards

for all of her organisation in making this possible. Your encouragement for our students is commendable.

Callaghan College Year 3 and 4 students

Callaghan College are holding an information session for parents and students about ‘life at Callaghan

College Waratah Technology Campus’. This event will be on Tuesday 19th November from 4.30pm. Please

see invitation on back page of this Chalkboard for further details.

Callaghan College – Annual Open Day.

Callaghan College are hosting an open day for everyone of all ages and their parents to attend. Please see

details on back page of this Chalkboard. Thanks Callaghan College for the many opportunities to connect

with our local high school.

Ms Lisa Noble

Principal

KP would like to thank Ms Noble for her visit to our classroom.

P&C News

Don’t Forget to ask your Mum, Dad, Pop, Granny, Neighbor,….. ANYONE! If they would like to help support your school by purchasing a tub of Cookie Dough! It will make great Christmas presents and a fun school holiday activity. If you have misplaced your order form see the office ladies for a replacement. ORDERS FINISH on the 20th of November. Remember to pick your prizes as per the brochure!

Volunteer Afternoon Tea Wednesday 4th December 2019

1:30pm – 3pm Invitations will be sent out in Week 6

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019

NOVEMBER

Monday 18th Leadership Speeches 2.05pm

Monday 18th Kindergarten 2020 Afterschool Play Session 3:30-4:15pm

Tuesday 19th Leadership Speeches 2.05pm

Thursday 21st Leadership Speeches 2.05pm

Monday 25th-Thursday 28th IDOL heats 2-3pm

Friday 29th IDOL Final 2-3pm

DECEMBER

Monday 2nd HNPS P&C General Meeting

Tuesday 3rd Year 6 full day orientation at Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus

Wednesday 4th Volunteer Afternoon Tea 1:30pm – 3pm

Monday 9th Presentation Night 5:30-7pm

Tuesday 10th Year 6 Revolution 5-7pm

Wednesday 11th Year 6 Farewell Disco 6-8pm

Thursday 12th Pool Party morning—Movie afternoon

Friday 13th Christmas Carols and Christmas Raffle 6-9pm

Wednesday 18th STUDENTS LAST DAY TERM 4

Thursday 19th Friday 20th Staff Development Days

JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020

Tuesday 28th Staff Development Day—PUPIL FREE DAY

Wednesday 29th STUDENTS FIRST DAY OF TERM ONE