Hobartville Happenings The fortnightly Newsletter @ Hobartville Public School

16 Valder Ave Hobartville 2753 Phone : 45781110

Email: Hobartvill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: https://hobartvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

It has been a relatively smooth transition back to school for most of our students. Teachers and students have been working solidly with establishing

normal routines, engaging in classroom programs, completing assessments and preparing comments for our Semester 1 reports that are due out to

parents Thursday 2nd July, Week 10. Due to the interruption to the usual classroom learning environment the Semester 1 report has been modified with

only minor adjustments made. Teachers will still be outlining student’s learning and areas of need but they will not be using the A-E assessment scale

normally used. Teachers will however, be informing parents about the level of effort demonstrated by students toward their classroom and online

learning.

Our policy regarding the entry onto and leaving school grounds remains in place, until further notice. From a number of comments from both teachers

and many parents everyone feels our current procedures have helped create a sense of ease and calmness in the playground both in the mornings and

afternoons. Once again, our students have shown wonderful levels of resilience adapting to these necessary changes, taking it all in their stride.

As the community starts to relax many of the restrictions placed upon us, our school will begin to include more of our usual experiences , activities and

events. Starting next week, Week 6, our Breakfast Club will again be available to students in the morning. At this point in time we will only be offering

washed fruit and commercially packaged yoghurt with throw away spoons. We hope to have our school canteen open in week 8. Details around what

students will be able to purchase will be posted on Facebook once this has been finalised. Unfortunately we are still unable to hold any formal

assemblies so teachers are presenting students their blue ribbons in front of their classes and they are being acknowledged by their peers in class. We

are proposing to hold a badge assembly early next term when it is understood assemblies will be allowed.

In this post COVID-19 time, we understand that many families in our community may be struggling with a number of new challenges and issues for many

various reasons. It is important that as a community we recognise if help is needed and we reach out for appropriate support. Listed below are a variety

of organisations that may assist you and your family. Remember these organisations are just a phone call away. Please feel free to share these details

with anyone that may need assistance.

Domestic Violence Line

1800 RESPECT

1800 656 463

1800 RESPECT is a confidential service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Women's Cottage

The Women’s Cottage is a community based support and resource centre, run by women, for women (and their children) who live, work or study in the

Hawkesbury Local Government Area and it’s immediate surrounds.

- https://www.womenscottage.org.au/

- Ph. 4578 4190

Family Referral Service - Western Sydney

Free Service that can help young children, young people and families cope in difficult times by linking families to local services that support and

assistance.

- http://www.familyreferralservice.com.au/…/western-sydney-frs

-Ph. 1300 403 373

Beyond Blue Support Service

- Ph: 1300 224 636

- www.beyondblue.org.au/home

- Mental health during COVID-19: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/…/looking-after-your-mental-h…

If you have any concerns regarding your child/ren please contact the school and make an appointment to talk with your child’s teacher or our school

counsellor Mrs Daisy Adams. Our school Chaplain Mick may be able to support you on Monday and Friday on 4578110.

Mrs Leanne Hegarty—Rel. Principal

Changes to morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up as students return back to school. To reduce the flow of parents and carers into our school, there have been slight changes to our morning and afternoon procedures to ensure our staff and students are safe during these times. If you would like to speak to your child’s teacher please arrange a meeting via Dojo or contact the school office direct.

In the morning, parents are asked to drop their children at the front or back gate. There will be a teacher

supervising both gates, asking students to please use the hand sanitiser provided.

In the afternoon, students can be picked up from either the front or back gate. Teachers will bring the

students to either gate before the bell rings at the end of the day. Please ensure your child knows which gate they

will be getting picked up from. (Bus students line up as per usual)

Clothing Pool

Unfortunately the clothing pool is currently closed.

Parents will be notified once the clothing pool has been reopened.

2020 Calendar

2,3,9,10,16 & 17th June Longneck Lagoon Postponed

23rd June Photo Day TBA

24th June Year 6 Interrelate TBA

3rd July Athletics Carnival TBA

3rd July Last Day of Term

AWARDS

Blue Ribbon Awards: Anabel S, Henry C, Nicholas H, Max P, Leon T, Jack D, Elih S,

Kaylee K, Tyson H

Yellow Flying House: Isabella E, Kaylee K,

Year 5 Opportunity Class Placements 2021

Notes have been sent home regarding Opportunity Class placements for Year 5, 2021. Applications open on Tuesday 9 June

2020 and close on Friday 26 June 2020. Parents need to apply online via the following link: https://education.nsw.gov.au/

public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

Hobartville School Uniforms

School uniforms are now available to be ordered online.

Orders will be available to be picked up at Brynorm’s Uniform Shop in

Richmond or delivered to your home address.

Link to order: https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/hobartvilleps

School Canteen is

CLOSED until further notice

Book Club

Issue 4 of the Scholastic Book Club is now open. The catalogue for issue 4 can be found on this link.

https://www.scholastic.com.au/media/5610/bc_420.pdf

Ordering is super easy to do using the Book Club LOOP platform. The LOOP platform allows parents to order and pay

online. There are 2 ways to place your order using LOOP, the first is through the website scholastic.com.au/loop or

using the LOOP app.

If you have any questions please contact Ms Rieke.

Parking in School Zones

Just a reminder to our parents of the road rules that are in place when

parking around the school during school hours.

We want our students and parents to be as safe as possible.

School Banking

Commonwealth bank has adviced that in the current uncertainty

surrounding coronavirus, the financial and personal wellbeing of our

customers, the community and schools remains our priority.

Due to the evolving coronavirus situation, School Banking has temporarily

been paused until the normal operating rhythm of schools resumes.

School Travel regarding COVID-19 | BUSWAYS

Busways have advised with the return of students full time all school and

route bus services are currently operating as normal. However, should

this change unexpectedly , parents are encouraged to regularly check

https://www.busways.com.au/news-items/covid-19-school-and-route-

travel-advice for service updates.

HELP our school to HELP you!

With all that is happening in the world it is important to have

easy contact with parents.

Please ensure that all contact details are up to date. If your

details have changed please let the school know at your earliest

convenience.

Meet Our HPS Staff

Mick Pope Hi there, my name is Mick and I am the Chaplain at Hobartville Public School. What a wonderful place this is! My role as a chaplain is to lift up the school community in care. I love meeting parents and the children and working alongside the beautiful staff we have here. My passion is to see people thrive in all areas of their lives. That can mean helping families in a time of need, assisting kids with the challenges life presents and giving teachers an extra person to strengthen what they are doing. Never hesitate to come and talk to me, I would love to hear from you. A bit about me, I have an incredible wife who cheers me on and two beautiful daughters. I love motorcycle riding and build-ing projects and spending time with friends and family. I’m looking forward to seeing 2020 bring a renewed strength and love in our community as we go through all that life brings.

Mrs Lorraine Dingle —S2D What is your role in the school?

I am a Classroom teacher for S2D, Coordinator for the Hawkesbury Art Show School entries and

Federation Rep.

What is your favourite part of your job?

Watching students grow and mature from Kindergarten through to Year 6....a great privilege as a

teacher.

What do you like to do after school?

I love gardening, reading and going to the movies.

What is your favourite food?

Roast pork and crackling!

What are you looking forward to most out of the 2020 school year?

Watching my class grow in their learning and develop greater confidence in their abilities.

Mrs Sandy Randall —S2D What is your role in the school? S1/2 R Class Teacher and SRE coordinator. What is your favourite part of your job? Seeing students enjoy school and the lightbulb moments when students understand new concepts. What do you like to do after school? I love going to the movies, swimming, walking and reading. What is your favourite food? Roast beef baked dinner. What are you looking forward to most out of the 2020 school year? I am looking forward to our class assembly item

Mrs Demi Lindon —S2/3H What is your role in the school? I am about to take over S2/3H for the remainder of the year. What is your favourite part of your job? My favourite part of teaching is watching all the little and big gains each and every stu-dent makes. However, I also love getting to have a laugh every single day! What do you like to do after school? I love to go to brunch! I also enjoy doing CrossFit. What is your favourite food? Does coffee count? I was going to say pasta, but I’ve changed my mind to cheese! What are you looking forward to most out of the 2020 school year? I am most looking forward to seeing my students grow and succeed! Also, I cannot wait for camp!!