HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL 85 Yarranabee Road, Port Macquarie, 2444

Email hastings-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Phone 6582 2566

Web www.hastings-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER Friday 28th September, 2018

What’s On at Hastings … http://www.hastings-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar

TERM 4!

Remember to create your Colour Me, Hastings! Student Profile Page & over the holidays

ask your family members & friends to sponsor you.

And don’t forget to enter your unique code found inside your sponsorship

form/prize brochure. You could win an extra prize!

Raising funds to build a COLA

over the netball court!

Saturday, 13th Uniform Shop open 9am to 12noon

Monday, 15th October EVERYONE RETURNS for Term 4 Uniform Shop open 8:30 to 9:30am

K-2 Assembly - 2:20pm Presenting Class KHP. Awards to KD, KF, 1K, 1M, 2J, 2S

Canteen Meeting - 2pm Tuesday, 16th Student Banking Kinder 2019 Pre Enrolment Interviews

Wednesday, 17th Kinder Pre Enrolment Interviews P&C Meeting - Staffroom 7pm Uniform Shop open 2:30 to 3pm

Friday, 19th 3-6 Assembly - 9:20am. Presenting Class 6B Uniform Shop open 2:30 to 3pm

HASTINGS HERO ≈ BYRON ELLIOTT Congratulations to Byron Elliott (4G) who was named our Hastings Hero for Term 3. Byron’s citation reads … Byron is a considerate, caring & compassionate young man. Recently, Byron demonstrated maturity & leadership skills by assisting staff in the playground to ensure the safety of all students.

Congratulations, Byron! You are a Hastings Hero!

Our Hastings Hero Award is proudly sponsored by Craig Barnett of First National Real Estate

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Showcase Concert Feedback We would like to get parent feedback regarding last Thursday’s Showcase Concert at the Glasshouse. Please take a couple of minutes to complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/79BVK2Y We appreciate your thoughts. Congratulations to Everyone on a Very Successful Term! It has been a jam packed term of great learning, special events and success stories. This comes about through commitment, great team work and combined effort. These are qualities that are in abundance here at Hastings. I continue to be amazed by our students and their enthusiasm for learning. Thank you to all of our students and teachers for a great term. I hope that you all have a very well earned break! Guest Speaker Congratulations to Brooke Hodge-O’Brien (5H) who was invited to deliver the Acknowledgement of Country at a Department of Education’s professional learning session for school leaders last week. Brooke was praised for her confident presentation in front of a room full of executive school staff.

Brooke is pictured with Mr Graham Small, Director of Education, Port Macquarie Term 4 There are lots of exciting programs running in Term 4 so make sure you keep your eye on information coming home in the newsletter and reminders on the school’s Facebook page. I’m sure our ‘Colour Me, Hastings!’ Fun Run will undoubtedly be a huge hit with everyone, Year 4 students are excited about their Point Wolstoncroft camp in November, Year 2 have an opportunity to participate in an Intensive Swimming program and Christmas school discos are planned. Plus lots, lots more! 2019 Transition Planning Planning for 2019 is underway. Year 6 to 7 transition plans are taking place with a high level of communication and planning occurring between our teachers and Hastings Secondary College staff. The College is implementing excellent strategies to support this process and promote success for our Year 6 students.

Transition programs will also take place during next term for pre-schoolers coming to Kindergarten in 2019. These sessions are vital for both parents and children in creating special bonds and familiarity with the school. This helps to make the transition into ‘big school’ a happy and positive one. If any families are yet to complete enrolment applications, this needs to be done as soon as possible. Beecroft Public School Band I very big thankyou to the Beecroft Public School Band who entertained our K-2 children this week. We were very lucky to be included in their band tour. It is always a treat to see the great things happening in other schools. Save the Date A reminder to all parents to keep Monday, 22nd October 6:00 to 8:00pm free. Hastings Secondary College are coordinating another Safe on Social Media parent session for the Hastings Valley Community of Schools families. This is essential learning for all those wanting to keep themselves and their children protected online.

PRINCIPAL MATTERS

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Term 4 Return is Monday, 15th October Unlike the start of Terms 1, 2 & 3 where day one is a staff development day (pupil free), everyone returns on day 1 of Term 4 - Monday, 15th October. Term 4 staff development days are Thursday, 20th and Friday, 21st December which will see students finishing the year on Wednesday, 19th December. Have a very safe and happy holiday. See you all in Term 4. Jodie Paterson Principal SHOWCASE PHOTOS & DVD ORDERS Orders closed yesterday for print photos and DVD orders of the Showcase concert. Please contact NashysPix (photos and digital images) at www.nashyspix.com and Port Media (DVDs) at www.portmedia.com.au directly if you wish to place a late order. Orders placed through school will be back Monday, 15th October – day 1 of Term 4. SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROJECT Looking for a craft project for the school holidays? Make a bag and help our uniform shop become plastic bag free! You can make a bag, donate a bag or donate some material. Donations will be accepted week 2 of Term 4. HOCKEY GALA DAY Last Wednesday students from Year 4 & Year 5 participated in a Hockey NSW gala day. The day was designed to introduce the game to interested students and hone the skills of current players. At the end of the day teams played each other in a modified hockey game. All the students had fun and enjoyed the day. The favourite activity by far was hitting the hockey ball through a moving tyre. Thank you to all the parents who helped with transport. STUDENT BANKING Our School Banking coordinators are volunteer parents (not employed by the Commonwealth Bank) and to help their weekly processing easier they ask for a couple of small requests be followed. Please ensure your child’s name, student

number, date and the correct amount being deposited is clearly written on the deposit slip. Branch details & the account number are not required. We know your child loves to complete slips but at times they are very hard to read.

As parent coordinators, they do not have access to balances. These can be found by downloading the Commonwealth Bank Student Banking app. The app also shows the tally of tokens collected.

Rewards have to be ordered in so please allow up to two weeks for orders to be delivered. We thank Jorja Thompson and her mum, Frances (mum & grandma to Alyssa and Tahlia) for giving their time to process student banking each week. ICAS ENGLISH Results for the recent ICAS English competition are back and we congratulate:- Year 2 Distinction Josie Hoffman, Addison Rolfe Year 3 Distinction Harper Rice Year 4 Distinction Isaac Lavis Year 5 High Distinction Stephanie Dun Distinction Sofia Mansfield Year 6 Distinction Amelia Cuckson, Charlie Ford, Matilda Stewart

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DEBATING - PREMIER’S DEBATING CHALLENGE “Debateinaters”, Imogen Lunn, Julian Reed, Matilda Stewart and Charlie Ford competed in the Quarter Final of the North Coast draw of the NSW Premier’s Debating Challenge at Laurieton Public School last week. At the topic selection both teams chose “That Australia should ban all beauty contests”. The flip of the coin determined the Hastings team to be the affirmative. Our team did a fantastic job of detailing clear and obvious reasons as to why the ban should come into place discussing such complicated ideas as weight loss and body image, corporate pressure, lack of information as well as personal choice. While Laurieton presented some interesting ideas about Multiculturalism and the ability to socialise, our talented team outwitted their opponents with well-structured and methodical rebuttal. The adjudicator declared the affirmative team from Hastings as the winners.

On Tuesday, the Debateinaters competed against Macksville Public School. The team from Macksville had won their zone and quarterfinal debates in convincing fashion so the team from Hastings knew they would be up against a formidable opponent in this North Coast semi-final. The topic chosen by each of the teams was “That parents should provide a pet for their children”. The coin toss saw Hastings argue the negative. Macksville started strongly that pets do provide companionship, happiness and an opportunity to exercise. Unfortunately, that’s where the success ended as the Debateinaters, in a very comprehensive, convincing and entertaining method managed to convince the adjudicator that in fact, fish don’t provide any companionship, guinea pigs do not improve the wellbeing of kids and cats will not improve exercise opportunities. Moreover, being kids they won’t look after a pet properly so that responsibility will fall to parents who do not need the additional stress or time taken out of their already very busy schedules having to provide opportunities for their children.

Once again, very intelligent, well-structured argument coupled with witty and logical rebuttal handed the team from Hastings the win. This qualifies the team for the North Coast final which will be held in the first week of term 4. and MORE DEBATING NEWS!! On Wednesday, Imogen Lunn and Matilda Stewart, who are the 1st and 3rd speakers for the Debateinaters, travelled to Sawtell Public School for the North Coast Debating trials. A day of rigorous debating was had where students had to team up with fellow debaters from across the North Coast. They were asked to communicate and collaborate with students they had never met before to form a cohesive team and perform in two debates. Couple that with a general knowledge quiz to ensure the students in our North Coast team have a sound knowledge of current affairs and the coaches had a decision to make. The NSW debating and public speaking “guru” commented that he had never experienced a field so strong from our region and that they could have made a second team who could have won the state championship in the past!

Having said that, we must be extremely proud of Imogen Lunn who was selected for the North Coast debating team. Imogen will now represent the North Coast region as they vie for the title of NSW Champions at the Primary Schools State Debating Championships in Collaroy from 4th – 7th November. Congratulations, Imogen! TELL THEM FROM ME PARENT SURVEY The school is collecting information on the opinions of the community through the Tell Them From Me online survey as part of our evaluation process. The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and easy-to-use. It is based on a comprehensive questionnaire covering parents’ perceptions of their child’s experiences at home and at school. Insights into parent and staff communication, activities and practices at home, and parent voice on the school’s support of learning and behaviour all build an accurate and timely picture that schools can use for practical improvements. To participate in the survey you can log in from home on your computer or you can come to the school to use one of the computers in the computer lab. The computer lab will be open from 1:40- 3:00pm on the 15th and 22nd October. Please check in at the office and the staff will direct you towards the computer lab.

To access the survey at home please click on the link below or paste it into the web bar on your browser: https://www.nsw.tellthemfromme.com/hastings2018

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HELP US SCARE THE CROWS AWAY!

The birds are driving us crazy!! They are eating our food, spreading rubbish from the bins and most of all, THEY’RE NOISY!!!! Luckily, 5B has come up with a solution. 5B will be holding a scarecrow making competition and they’re hoping your class will join in the fun! Entries will be accepted up until Wednesday Week 5 (14th of November).

5B will be the judges and the winning class will get to choose where they place their scarecrow. The winners will be announced on Monday, Week 6.

Each class can enter up to 3 scarecrows. You can choose if you want to be in a group or enter individually.

5B would love it if you could use recycled products so it will be environmentally friendly. 5B will come and visit your class to inspect your finished scarecrow. Your class needs to fill out a form so it will make the judging easier. This competition is NOT compulsory so don’t stress.

When you have time, go to your teacher and start to discuss your scarecrow plans. No matter what, make sure you have fun!

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INFANTS ASSEMBLY - 3rd & 10th September

MATHLETICS Morghan Dawson Dash Thompson

GIGGLES

Maddie Miller

BIGGLES Cooper Wilson

Keyan Waterhouse

KD Ethan Harrington Blade Sandry Quincy Carter KF Annabelle Siviour Felix Jones Emma Townsend

KHP Evie Thomas Emma Payne Jamaima Mahmood Nick Thawani Zorn Mileham Billy St John-Foti

KS Darby Welsh Reid Bailey Tomas Aaso 1CO Amelia Dekker Sadye Watts Annalise Chalmers 1K Keyan Waterhouse Calleigh Tutty Maya Griffiths 1M Macky Lambert Mia Geange Bella Waldron

1/2D Tallin Morris Sophia Drysdale Miah Goswell-Cook 2B Andie McKinnon Mitchell Dodds Lacey-Rose Barnes 2C Hannah Scarr Skye Fletcher Coby Morgan 2J Tyler Wright Zach Kelly-Walsh Kailey Liebeck Butcher 2S Lucas Mansfield Connor Palmer Cadence Heddles

CANTEEN CREATIONS

DATE TIME ROSTER

THE NEW SUMMER MENU

commences 15th October.

Monday 15th 11 to 11:30am Meredith Wyatt Tuesday 16th 11 to 11:30am Mark Stewart

Wednesday 17th 11 to 1:30pm Kerri Caslick

Thursday 18th 11 to 11:30am Lindsay Schwab

12:30 to 1:30pm Amanda Fletcher

Friday 19th 11 to 1:30pm Bec Burton 11 to 1:30pm Sally Townsend

Order lunches online (before 9am) at www.flexischools.com.au

SCHOOL FEES LEVIES

FAMILIES INVOICED $20,310 FAMILIES INVOICED $10,570

PAYMENT RECEIVED $13,220 PAYMENT RECEIVED $9,170

OUTSTANDING $7,090 OUTSTANDING $1,400 Thank you all families who have paid their 2018 fees and levies.

Reminder invoices for unpaid accounts will be sent home early next term

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

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TERM 4 SPORT - YEARS 3 TO 6 Students in Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) and Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6) are being given the opportunity to choose their sport for Term 4. Cost for the program includes bus travel, equipment and specialised instruction where applicable. All groups have limited numbers. The program will run for five weeks:- Stage 2 Wednesdays 7th, 21st & 28th November; 5th & 12th December Stage 3 Fridays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th November

Learn to Surf $65.00 (Stage 2) Port Macquarie Surf School Limited to 32 (Stage 3) Soul Surfing Limited to 32

Cardio & Body Weight Classes $40.00 Your Life Gym Limited to 32 Multi Sports $35.00 Indoor Stadium Limited to 32 Zumba $18.00 School Hall Limited to 32 Lawn Bowls (to be confirmed) $15.00 Port City Bowling Club Limited to 24 School Sport/Walking No Charge At school & surrounding areas Unlimited

YEAR 7 ENTRY to SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOLS 2020 Applications for Year 7 entry to selective high schools in 2020 must be made online between 9th October and 12th November, 2018. Late applications will not be accepted. Parents must apply online at <https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7> All applicants are required to sit the Selective High School Placement Test to be held on Thursday, 14th March, 2019.

COMMUNITY NOTICES Aboriginal Storytelling, Singing & Creative Arts Workshop … Local Aboriginal singer, musician and artist Debbs Robinson will present two fun-filled hours that will delight, fascinate, educate and entertain children, adults and guardians alike. It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn more about Aboriginal culture and have a singing lesson with a real live cheeky Cockatoo, ‘Mista Cocky’! Here's your chance to do something really different and have a go at playing some Aboriginal clap sticks! Wednesday 3rd & 10th October Debbs will also present Singing with Mista Cocky Creative Arts & Bush Animals Workshop on Saturday 6th October. This exciting afternoon kicks off with Debbs and Mista Cocky's hilarious singing lesson before teaching you an easy, fun song in an Aboriginal language. We will then split up into two groups. Those who wish to learn how to make the cutest Australian Bush Animals out of natural raffia, wools, cottons & fabrics which are ideal soft materials for children & adults alike to learn this skill OR those who wish to draw and paint on a variety of large gumnuts, eucalyptus leaves, rocks and paper with a mad selection of cool paints, metallic pencils, sharpies, soft pastels & stick ons. Each workshop is $25.00 per person and held at the Sea Scouts Hall in Buller Street, 12:30 to 2:30pm. Bookings are essential. Phone Debbs on 0434 464646. Port Macquarie Cycle Club … Come ride your bike with us on Tuesday nights. Starting 16th October at 650 Burrawan Forest Road, Lake Innes. Sign on at 5pm racing from 5:30. Bring your bike and race around our closed circuit bitumen track. Ride membership and insurance through Cycling Australia. No special bikes needed for Novice and Juniors. Loan bikes available. Races $5 per week. Contact the Port Macquarie Cycle Club for more details: www.portmaccycleclub.com.au or PMCC President, Joan Hawes at pmcc.president@gmail.com.au or phone 041 281 1009. All club racing weather permitting. Check Facebook and website for updates. Drawn to Art - Holiday Workshops Jane Whitfield is offering the following art workshops over the holidays. Workshops run from 10am to 12noon and 2:00 to 4:00pm and are $25.00 per person which includes all materials except where specified. Bookings are essential by phoning Jane on 0438 803 992

Workshops 1 & 2 Monday, 1st October Watercolour Hibiscus Painting Workshops 3 & 4 Tuesday, 2nd October Animal Collage Art Workshops 5 & 6 Wednesday, 3rd October Charcoal Panda Scroll Art Workshops 7 & 8 Monday, 8th October Angel Art Workshops 9 & 10 Tuesday, 9th October Rainbow Spring Landscapes Workshops 11 & 12 Wednesday, 10th October Portrait Pop Art