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Dear Parents and Carers,
I feel honoured and thrilled to have been appointed Principal of Hamilton South Public School.
In the holidays I had the opportunity to meet with Mrs Estens and discuss ongoing matters relating to the school and its community. I have also met with the school executive team to better understand the learning and wellbeing needs of students.
I thank the staff and students who have already given me (and our other new staff) such a warm welcome. I feel incredibly well supported in this role and look forward to getting to know students, staff and the community better.
At the moment it is challenging to meet as a whole community to introduce myself in person, however I hope to meet many of you at drop off, pick up and P&C meetings. If you see me, please don’t hesitate to say ‘hi’ and have a chat.
We are currently looking into alternatives to the ‘Welcome Back Breakfast’ that are possible under the COVID Safe guidelines for schools.
2021 COVID 19 Advice
2020 presented unique challenges and opportunities for NSW schools. While we are not quite back to business as usual yet, I can assure the community that our dedicated staff will continue to do our best to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in which students have a full range of opportunities both in an out of the classroom.
The updated COVID 19 guidelines for families can be found here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families
Some key changes for Term 1 2021 are:
• The use of the Service NSW QR code for checking in. This is in addition to signing in at the front office and completing an external visitor form.
• Bubblers can now be used. However, we continue to encourage students to bring their own drink bottle.
Date: 01.02.2021 Term 1 Week 1
NOTICEBOARD
Hamilton South Public School
The School Community….. Working Together for Children Phone: 4969 3795 Kenrick Street Fax: 4962 1214 Merewether NSW 2291 OOSH: 4961 2909 Canteen: 4962 2159 Email: [email protected] School Watch Emergency: 1300 880 021 Website: https://hamiltons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
PRINCIPAL REPORT:
We will keep you informed of any changes.
New Staff
In addition to me, we have three new staff members as HSPS:
• Pamela McClellan, our School Administrative Manager • Fiona Miller, Relieving Assistant Principal for Early Stage 1 • Lara Jones, School Counsellor
Air Conditioners
All of B and C Block classrooms had air conditioners successfully installed over the holidays. With such erratic weather at the moment, I am sure that these new additions will make the classrooms much more comfortable.
While in most circumstances correspondence is best directed to your child’s classroom teacher or the school email inbox, should you need to contact me directly, my email address is [email protected]
I am looking forward to an exciting year ahead.
Best Wishes, Mark Warren Principal
First Day at School Lunch If your child has started Kindy this year, or you are new to the School come and join us for lunch Where: The Prince, at 1 Morgan Street, Merewether Date: Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 12 noon (the first day of Kindergarten for all) A chance to meet new friends and share the first day blues with others who will understand. Just turn up on the day and share a meal with new friends. We look forward to seeing you there. Friends of Hamilton South
SCHOOL NEWS:
2021 DATES TO REMEMBER Thursday 18.02.21 – Years 2-6 Swimming Carnival (a note will go home soon) Wednesday 03.02.21 – First day at school lunch Thursday 4.03.21 – School Photos
NOTES TO BE RETURNED Absence Note – if your child has been absent from school, please either fill out a yellow note, email the school or do an absence note on skoolbag. Departmental requirement states you have seven days to explain your child’s absence. School hours 8:55am-3:00pm Please note:- Students need to be in their classroom by 8:55am.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to recent changes in DoE procedures regarding EFTPOS transactions, as of Monday 30 November 2020 no EFTPOS payments will be able to be taken over the phone. This is to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to ensure cardholder’s information is protected, minimise the risks of fraud and prevent card skimming. Parent Online Payments are the preferred and most convenient way to process your payments securely. If you have any difficulties processing payments this way please contact the school office on 4969 3795.
STARLIGHT SUPER SWIM Two of Hamilton South’s year 4 students, Will Miller and Laila Classie, have signed up to do this year’s Starlight Super Swim. They have committed to swimming laps over the next few weeks from 26 January to 24 February, to raise funds for the Starlight Foundation. They are seeking for people to sponsor them, so if people would like to support them in their fund raising you can go to their swim page at: www.superswim.org.au and search for either Will Miller or Laila Classie. You can also see their progress online and see their reasons for taking on this challenge. PARKING AROUND SCHOOL ZONES
Welcome back families, First of all I hope you have all had a wonderful break over the festive season. I hope you are all as excited as I am about the HSPS Music programs for 2021. Our Program has grown significantly this year with over 85 students participating in just our band programs. Concert Band: The first Concert Band rehearsal for 2021 will be in Week 3, Thursday February 11 at 8:00am. Lessons will also commence in Week 3 for Concert Band students. Please touch base with your tutor ASAP to arrange your lesson times. An email will be sent with contact details for all of our tutors. I will be sending home hire agreements this week for families who requested a hire instrument at the end of last year. If you no longer need an instrument OR did not return the note requesting a hire in 2021 can you please let me know ASAP. Training Band: Training Band students will be screened this Thursday February 4. Once screening is complete the conductors and I will allocate the instruments that are most suitable to the students. A note will come home this week outlining how to secure a hire instrument and school based lessons if needed and other important information families need. Training Band lessons will commence once you have secured a time and day with your tutor. Training Band rehearsals will begin in Week 5 (Wednesday February 24) at 8:00am in the school hall. Our tutors for 2021 are: Mr Paul Isaacs tutoring on Saxophone, Clarinet and Bass clarinet. Mr Zac Isaacs will be tutoring ALL guitar and ALL brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium). Miss Elise Kearney will be tutoring all flutes. Mr David Tracey will be tutoring percussion. RockCon: A note outlining start dates will be coming home this next week for those children who indicated they would like to be part of our RockCon program this year. Choir: An EOI will be coming home this week for those children who are interested in participating in our choir program this year. As always if you have any question please send me an email at: [email protected] Looking forward to a fantastic year of music with you all. Nadine Bell [email protected] HSPS Music Coordinator
MUSIC MESSAGES:
Welcome back. We hope everyone has had a lovely break. We are really excited to get canteen back to normal. Canteen will be open on a Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The new menu will commence on Monday 15 February. A copy of the new menu will be sent home soon. A volunteer request form has been sent home today. Can you please return it ASAP with your preferred dates so we can welcome our fantastic volunteers back and get our canteen back up and running again. Don’t forget to change your child’s class on QuickCliq The Canteen Committee
SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP If you need to order anything from the uniform shop please email the school and your order will be given to Lauren. Your order will then be sent home with your child. Payment (in cash) can be sent in with your child to the office.
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