HANNAM VALE PUBLIC SCHOOL - EXCELLENCE & OPPORTUNITY

Hannam Vale Public School1159 Hannam Vale RoadHANNAM VALE NSW 2443Tel: 02 6556 7636Fax: 02 6556 7672Email: hannamvale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

A proud member of the Camden Haven Community of Schools

Term 1 Week 8 14 March 2016 Issue 7

Coming Events

Friday 18 March Cross Country

Harmony Day

Monday 21 March School Canteen - LUNCH

Thursday 24 March Easter Hat Parade

Friday 25-Monday 28 March EASTER BREAK

Friday 1 April LDPSSA Cross Country

Friday 8 April P&C Meeting 8:30am

Assembly 2:30pm

Last day of term

Wednesday 27 April Students return to school

Hello All,

It was a busy week! We seemed to pick up momentum as the week progressed, however, it was lovely to finish the week with an Afternoon Tea! Early in the week we had the O’Donnell and Hanlon painting team in, and they did a wonderful job of repainting our games’ outlines on the cement. It has been a great relief for students to again have proper lines marked on the Handball Court!!! On Thursday I attended the 3MAPS Principals Meeting which was followed by a full 3MAPS Staff Meeting – where we were joined by Moorland PS! Friday was a happy and sad day in a number of ways!

Sad because we farewelled the Whitaker family. Sad also because Michelle had Maree, and many student helpers, cut off her lovely long curly hair!

Happy because we had a terrific turn up at our P&C AGM and elected our very capable Office Bearers for 2016. Happy also because we had a wonderful Celebration Assembly followed by a delicious Afternoon Tea. Happy as well because Michelle raised $200.00 plus for Kids with Cancer at the Afternoon Tea!....and for the Online World’s Greatest Shave over $900 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Congratulations Michelle, this very brave gesture helps so many others in very difficult circumstances. We are very proud of you! You are a legend!

ABOUT THE CEMENT!Mr. Daniel Eakin (O’Donnell and Hanlon) visited HVPS, and is going to get back to us with a quote to clean the remaining cement area. On Tuesday Ms. Sharon Stewart (Asset Management Unit) is coming to look at what maintenance needs to get underway for the next 12 months.

CANTEEN IS IN RECESS ACTION TODAY. THANK YOU! Magda and Michelle!

3MAPS MEETING THURSDAY, 10TH MARCH!The 3MAPS (Three Mountains Alliance of Public Schools) Meeting , and Staff Meeting happened on Thursday – but NOT here as reported in last week’s Newsletter. Christine Gamsby (Positive Behaviour for Learning Co-ordinator) who attended the Meeting was “in-between” two other Meetings , so we decided to meet at Johns River to allow her to get onto her next Meeting. It was great too, that the Moorland Staff attended the Meeting! They too are implementing PBL . Exciting times!

MUSIC LESSONS TOMORROWPlease remember to bring your payment

PSSA NSW TENNIS KNOCKOUTToday we travel to Tinonee to play Tennis. Our team members are Sam, Piper, Jasmine and Adam P.. The students are looking forward to their first interschool tennis competition for a long time! Good Luck students! We will learn from this – and I’m still waiting for confirmation from Kendall Tennis Club regarding a tennis coach to teach the students after school, one day a week!

MUSIC LESSONSMusic Lesson are powering on! We are truly fortunate to have Brad with us, and thank him for his enthusiastic efforts with our great musicians!

3MAPS CROSS COUNTRY ON HARMONY DAYA big day is planned for 18th March! Check out the information in this Newsletter!

CONNOR AND ELEN STAR AT WINGHAM SHOW.....Both Elen and Connor have joined the students at the Ag. Plot at CHHS! I have taken a small excerpt from the TAS teacher’s report....sent on by Carla McInnes.

“This was the first show for Year 7 students and a few new older members of the Cattle Team. Connor McInnes (Year 7) was acknowledged for his teamwork and herdsperson efforts on the day. He placed 1st in the under 15 Herdsperson competition, where they are assessed all day by independent judges. He then went on to be named Reserve Champion Herdsperson at the show. This award focuses on the kids effort, commitment to animals, team work and leadership all day, so it was a fantastic result.

There were many other results and successes on the day. I know I can speak for Mark, Jenni and Shillo when I say we are so impressed by the students dedication, hard work and commitment. They truly are a remarkable group of young people who always represent our school with pride....”

Emorfia Cutler, TAS Teacher, CHHS.

Thanks for your continued help, support and friendship everyone.

Pamela Everingham (Teaching Principal)

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY AWARD WINNERSTERM 1, WEEK 7

MAJOR AWARDS

Waratah Award Ellsie and SkylaGolden Wattle Mark Blue Gum Award Laura, Adam P. and JohnSturt’s Desert Pea Award Emily

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Shayla Maths Mentals Wizz!Hannah Super Spelling results!Mark Reaching Level 12 in Fast Maths!Ellsie Fantastic Spelling Results.Andie A Spelling Wizz!Skyla Magnificent work so far on Antarctica Project.Jorja Excellent attitude to SOUNDWAVES!Peyton Reading Excellence!Piper Mentals Maths Effort!Sam Thornton-Collins Great understanding of Patterns and Algebra!Lexi Mentals Excellence!Joshua Great keyboarding skills!!SPORTING AND CULTURAL AWARDS

Maya Fantastic progress in music recorder!Laura Beautiful African Sunset WorkEmily Great work in keyboard!Adam B. Fantastic Effort LDPSSA Swimming Carnival, then Zone Carnival!Adam P. Wonderful effort at Cross Country Training!John Fantastic Effort LDPSSA Swimming Carnival, then Zone Carnival!Sam Fantastic Effort LDPSSA Swimming Carnival, then Zone Carnival – 4th in Zone!Jasmine Clarinettist Extraordinaire!Katie-Rose Carefully thinking about, and then creating, her desert artwork!SOCIAL AWARDS

Tiana Being a wonderful class helper!Matty Always having a tidy desk in class!Declan Being a good sport during cross-country practise!

An Invitation was sent home notifying Matty’s parents that he will receive his next major Award! Next Assembly Friday 8th April at 2.30p.m. Please come along everyone you are most welcome to attend! Will be followed by an Afternoon Tea! LAST DAY OF TERM 1!!

HANNAM VALE PUBLIC SCHOOL - EXCELLENCE & OPPORTUNITY 3

Our Week 8 Star of the Week is Maya Kompara. Maya demonstrates respect for her friends and her teachers! She works very diligently in class, and is trying very hard with her reading. Top effort Maya!

Stephanie Alexander

Kitchen Garden

A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Cabot for her ongoing help in the Garden. This week Kitchen/Garden is on THURSDAY!!! Gardeners will complete lots of interesting jobs like-

• Completing the assembly of our small bamboo teepees.

• Planting our little seedlings! .....that’s sunflowers and snow peas.

• Plant out garden near the garage with herbs....

• The wheelbarrow with the cups and saucers will be replanted.

• We’ll paint a CHOOK PEN sign!

The Zucchini Kitchen Group will cook up a meal under the guidance of Ms. Dennis! Ms. Stevenson will be attending an AUSTSWIM Professional Development day at Port Macquarie.

More photos on the School websitewww.hannamvale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

So Maya, how do you feel about being chosen star of the week? I feel good!

Why were you chosen for this award? For demonstrating respect and working hard in class.

What is your favourite subject? Playing in the houses.

What is your favourite home activity? Puzzles.

What do you want to be when you grow up?I want to be a nurse.

Ok, Maya, thank you for being interviewed by HV Press.By Reporter - Adam B

P&C NewsThank you, thank you, thank you for everyone’s support of my ‘shave’ last Friday. I raised $246.00 on the day and some additional donations from other community members. That means that I will be able to donate $270.00 to the Children’s Cancer Institute for Research and I will donate $50.00 to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation in honour of Lyn Turner (Lexi and Declan Whitakers beloved grandmother).

In addition, my shave has raised over $1000.00 online for the Leukaemia Foundation so all up - a great result! I am still getting used to my new look!!

RESULTS OF AGMPresident Michelle DennisVice President Helen BrockbankTreasurer Donna WhiteSecretary Cristy MillerCanteen Co-ordinator Magda RogersUniform Co-ordinator Pamela Cabot

Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting.

CROSS COUNTRYThe Three Mountains Cross Country is being held this Friday at our school between us, Johns River and Herons Creek. There will be approximately 95 students and the P&C will be running a canteen on the day. We will need as much help as possible to ensure smooth operation and enable all of us to watch our children run.

In addition to this donations of cakes etc (orange themed due to Harmony Day) will be gratefully received on the day. Items for sale will be - sausage sandwiches, cordial, water, cakes, Zooper Doopers, Fruit/Jelly cups and orange quarters.

EASTER RAFFLEBooklets will go home for sale this week. The raffle will be drawn on the day of the Easter Hat parade. Prizes include Easter eggs, a tennis racket and a bag of dog biscuits.

RECESS CANTEENThanks for your support today!

P & C LUCKY PICKThe winning number was one of three not sold, therefore the money goes to the P&C for the school. Remember that numbers can be purchased each afternoon at school. Thanks for your support of this valuable fundraiser.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

As always,

Thanks for your support.Michelle DennisP&C President

What would you like to see on the School Website? We encourage your feedback.

www.hannamvale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

REMINDERSSTUDENT INJURY INSURANCEThis is now overdue! Please send your payment of $5.00 per student to the office as soon as possible.

ThanksDonna WhiteP&C Treasurer