Number 27/14 Wednesday September 3 2014

From Robyn

Student Wellbeing News:

Emotional distress affects children and young people and school communities every year. This may include

mental health issues such as anxiety and depression and self-harm behaviours. These issues have a significant

impact on the health and wellbeing of children and young people, including their educational, development and

wellbeing outcomes.

Simone Tickell and I attended the DEECD and Headspace joint student wellbeing program initiative called

SAFEMinds This Acronym stands for, ‘Schools And Families Enhancing Minds’.

SAFEMinds is a professional learning and resource package for schools and families that aims to:

enhance early intervention mental health support for children and young people in schools; specifically

regarding mild mood disorders (anxiety and depression) and self-harm

increase engagement of parents and carers with schools to more effectively support their child’s mental

health; and

develop clear and effective referral pathways between schools and community youth and mental health

services.

It provides a collection of online materials for the whole school community, including teachers, school support

staff and parents and carers, as well as a range of face-to-face professional learning opportunities. The package

is underpinned by an early intervention approach, ‘NIP it in the bud!’

SAFEMinds comprises three key components:

SAFEMinds Online uses an immersive, video-based experience, to tell a series of personal stories of

children and young people, their families and teachers. There are targeted videos for primary school

staff, secondary school staff and parents and carers that aim to develop knowledge and understanding

about the many different forms of emotional distress children and young people may experience, and

how these might be presented.

SAFEMinds: In Practice delivers a series of face-to-face workshops targeted to local decision makers

with responsibility for student wellbeing in schools. This training will support participants to become

“SAFEMinds Champions”, equipped with the skills to apply the new “NIP it in the bud!” early

intervention approach and toolkit resources in their schools, and to incorporate SAFEMinds into their

school’s existing professional learning and student wellbeing policies and initiatives.

SAFEMinds: At Home will offer a series of parent information forums in various locations across

Victoria to support connections between parents and carers and schools and local mental health services.

Parents and carers will be invited to attend forums in which headspace will provide useful information

about supporting children and young people experiencing emotional distress, along with a panel of local

mental health agencies who will provide information and answer questions from families about the

services they provide.

Further information for parents, see: SAFEMinds website

The Hampton Primary School Girls’ Soccer team today won the State Championship winning 1-0 in the Grand Final. CONGRATULATIONS ON AN OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.

Rubbish in the School yard – Waste Wise Tips!

This term the year 3 classes have the responsibility for ‘Bin Duty’ and what they have noticed is the large

amount of rubbish in our school yard and they have been conducting an audit whilst cleaning up each day. The

students have collected many named paper bags from lunch orders etc., consequently we are ramping up the

‘no rubbish to go outside’ or ‘nude food campaign’ at Hampton Primary School! Thank you to the year 3

classes for taking on this challenge and cleaning our yard. It would be great to see parents and all of the HPS

children getting behind this campaign too by sending less paper wrappers and using small containers for food

instead. The teachers will be talking about the amount of rubbish in the school yard and reminding students to

remove wrappers (where practical) and pop them into the classroom bins or put them back in their lunch

boxes/bag before taking food outside. Teachers on yard duty will be asking students with any wrappers from

canteen purchases to eat in the designated areas which are, the garden near the foundation line up area and the

rotunda out the front of the school and to put rubbish into the bins close by before running off to play. We

would be greatly appreciative if you could discuss with your child the food that goes into their lunchbox and

the potential to select food that can be sent to school in its ‘nude’ form (wrapper free). If you do need to wrap

food, have you considered cloth wrappers rather than cling wrap? Maybe your family can come up with some

creative ideas!

According to Waste Wise:

“A typical primary school child produces more than three pieces of rubbish a day,

just from his lunch and morning tea at school. A school of 800 kids thus produces

some 12,000 pieces of rubbish a week or nearly half a million pieces a year”.

As a school of 650 students we are very close to producing that amount of rubbish.

Take a closer look and you'll find that much of the packaging is made of non-

recyclable or non-biodegradable materials, i.e. rubbish for the sake of convenience or hygiene. So let’s all

work together to make our school environment rubbish free and improve our sustainability practices, what

about a sandwich or bread roll (without plastic wrapping), an apple or banana, some cheese, yoghurt or grapes

in a small reusable containers, and your own drink bottle? With these, there will be no rubbish at all except an

apple core or banana skin that can be composted; oh yes, this is "do-able"!

Thank you for your support regarding our school’s approach to try and reduce waste across our school in an

effort to create a much cleaner playground environment for our children.

Assembly:

Congratulations to ‘Snappy Gums’ - Foundation E, who lead the singing of the Australian National Anthem

accompanied by the school band at the beginning of school assembly this week.

The band then went on to play a great rendition of ‘Tequila’ by Daniel Flores. Well-done to the school band

for their assembly performance!

Sports Acknowledgements:

Girls AFL: the year 5/6 girls AFL team played last week at the state level finals and although defeated in

both of their games, they all gave it their best shot and played hard. They certainly enjoyed the day immensely.

HPS community extends congratulations to the girls on their sportsmanship and effort and a special thank you

to the parents who supported them and to Paul Harris who coached and drove the bus to and from the event.

Girls Soccer: the years 5/6 girls Soccer team are playing in the state finals today and we look forward to

hearing the results on their return. Good Luck to team! Watch this space next week!

Congratulations to Mia and Jack Kennedy who both competed in the National Interschool Ski competition at

Mt Buller last week, well-done to both of you what a great effort!

Hampton Achievers Awards were given for the team of 4 students that attended the School Sport Australia

Cross Country Championships representing HPS and Victoria held in Albany WA, the results were:

Amber Louw: fabulous 15th place; bronze in the teams and silver in the relay!

Jonah Campigli: top 10 finish; gold in the teams and silver in the relay!

Sam Flockart: who received silver in the teams and gold in the relay!

Zac Jones: a heroic 4th place and a bronze in the relays!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2014

SEPTEMBER

Thu 4 Fathers Day Stall

Fri 5 Beaut Blokes Day 9-10am

Sun 7 Movie Fundraiser for HPS

Wed 10 Lost Property 3pm on stage

Wed 10 Yr 6 Eureka Musical 10-2pm

Thu 11 Art Trail 3.30pm to 7.00pm

Fri 12 2nd Hand Uniform Sale 3pm

Fri 19 End of Term

2pm Assembly

2.30pm finish

OCTOBER

Mon 13 &

Tue 14 “RINDERCELLA”

NOVEMBER

Sat 21 HPS Xmas Party Trivia Night

2015 FEBRUARY

Fri 27 Twilight Carnival

Hampton

Achievers

Congratulations to Jack and Mia

Kennedy who represented Hampton

Primary at the National Interschools

at Mt Buller Last week. They

competed in 2 ski races and held the

Hampton Primary banner.

Well Done Jack and Mia!!!

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property will be put out on the stage

Wednesday 10th September at 3pm.

Anything left over will go into the second hand sale, so please

come and retrieve your children’s belongings.

2014 VACATION SPRING

CARE PROGRAM

BROCHURES NOW

AVAILABLE IN OFFICE

Years 3 and 5 parents, the individual student

NAPLAN results have arrived and will go home with

your child in a sealed envelope tomorrow, please

check with your child after school for this package.

An HPS community reminder, that the Father’s

Day stall will be held in the Library Thursday 4th

of September.

Sue will be returning at the end of this week and

we hope that she is well rested and has enjoyed a

well deserved overseas escapade – Bentornato

Sue!

Have a happy and safe week!

Robyn

MISSING BIKE

Norco Sasquatch Mountain Bike,

Silver with blue motives and

brown seat. If anyone has any

information please contact

Tim Cowie 5/6E after hours

on 95218907. Thankyou

UPLIFT PROJECT

REMEMBER TO

BRING IN YOUR

RECYCLED BRAS

AND PLACE IN THE

BOX AT RECEPTION

Thankyou

Sprains and Strains in Children Over the last few months with football, soccer, netball, school aerobics and school

athletics there are a lot of children presenting to sick bay with sore joints.

Sprains and strains often occur in children because they are very physically active

and are often involved with lots of sports. Sprains and strains involve soft tissue

injury. Sprains generally involve tearing of the ligaments around the joint capsule

and a strain is generally injury to the muscle or tendon. They are caused when the

joint is put under stress by overuse or direct impact from a sudden jolt or twist.

The fibres in the soft tissues overstretch and tear. Bleeding from ruptured blood

vessels often causes swelling. Symptoms include pain, swelling and stiffness.

First aid includes rest, ice (packs on for 15min every 2 hours), compression with

bandages and elevation of the limb if able. The most common injuries involve the

ankle, wrist and thumb. If you suspect a sprain or strain you may need to see a

physio for treatment. They can adequately strap the joint to stabilise it and give it

the best possible chance to recover quickly.

If strong pain persists for longer than a few days an x-ray may be required to

ensure that a fracture has not occurred.

Keep safe and healthy Jo and Susie. (School Nurses)

LIBRARY NEWS THEME OF THE WEEK

FATHERS DAY Hope all those special Dads have a great day on

Sunday. We have lots of books for you to share

including Always my dad, Daddy is my hero, Dustbin

Dad, Grow up Dad! Just like my Dad, Louie’s search,

My dorky Dad, Not again Dad, My Dad thinks he’s

Funny, The greatest Father’s day of all, The day I

swapped my Dad for two goldfish and The Long Walk.

OUR NEW BOOKS

Just three for free (GRI), I don’t want to comb my hair, I want to be tall, I want to be a pirate, I want

a shop, I want a trumpet, I want a tent (all R), A city through time (NF 307NOO), Detective Donut

and the wild goose chase (W) and Grimm’s Fairy Tales (NF 398GRI)

COMING EVENTS

Festival de Victor Hugo

The State Library is celebrating the story, characters & culture of Les Miserables with a French themed

festival on Sunday 14th September. It’s free and for all the family. Also see the original manuscript currently

on loan from France in the library’s special exhibition. Further details about the festival: http://

www.slv.vic.gov.au/event/festival-de-victor-hugo

Make sure you curl up with some great books this week.

Alison & Jennie

The 5/6 students developed their understanding of community service and Australia’s relationship to Papua

New Guinea through the inaugural Kokoda Challenge 2014. This was held on Thursday 7 August. Our aim

was to raise money to support the wonderful work carried out by Jo Bergman, our school nurse, and Stewart

Kreltszheim’s team of volunteers, who totally raise their own funds to

take medical knowledge, expertise and supplies to the very isolated

communities of the Kokoda Track. Their work is

facilitated by No Roads to Health.

The students were organised into teams of 3 or 4

in tribes of about 16. These tribes were named

after villages along the Kokoda Track – Kokoda,

Deniki, Templeton’s 2, Kagi, Naduri, Menari,

Ua’Ule Creek, Owers Corner, Mount Belamy and Isurava. The day began with an

opening ceremony and then the students moved into rotations of 10 separate challenges.

The challenges were – Quiz Show, Poem Recital, Match the Volunteer, Crack the Code,

Obstacle Course, Equipment Showcase, Dress-up Relay, Treasure Hunt, Puzzle Relay and

Tribal Chant. The activities required physical, emotional and mental resilience. Information was posted on the

5/6 blog before the day and was referred to during the challenges. The day concluded with the tribal chants and

a closing ceremony where the winning individual team and tribe were presented with medals and a trophy.

It is important to recognise the following students for their hard work in helping with planning, resourcing and

running their own challenge activities – Harry Curtis, Josh Boulton, Ryan Allan, Charlie Boyle-Bryant,

Hamish Allen, Nathan Burns, Daniel Griffith, Conor McCaul, Sam Flockart, Oscar Brown, Charlotte Tembel,

Mia Nixon-Smith, Sam Stewart, James Swyny, Lucy Delaney, Adelyn Scally-Leprevost, Gabi Nicholl,

Rebecca Elliott, Isabella Sewards and Sophie Morris. Katie Flockart was a huge contributor to this event. She

gave a great deal of her time and expertise to plan and consult with Jo, Stewart and the student organisers. She

supplied many materials, organised parent helpers and was the overall troubleshooter. Her wonderful parent

helpers were – Caroline Aikins, Kim Buchanan, Jane Dando, Jenny Elliot, Peter Flockart, Felicity Frederico,

Georgie Hill, Mel Jeffcott, Andrew Maher, Kirsty Reynolds, Michael Reynolds, Sally Stewart, Mel Taranto,

Nicolas Tembel, Tracy Tulloch and Anthony White. We thank them, and the fabulous

5/6 teachers, for assisting with the tribes and challenges.

Through the very generous donation of 35 Hampton Primary School families, we

raised $810.00 which is AMAZING!! These desperately needed funds will support

Rodney, a Community Health Care Worker from a village called Buna on the

coast. Buna is where the Japanese first landed and started the Kokoda campaign

and where they were finally defeated. Specifically, Rodney does outreach patrols

and does not have any way to carry medical supplies and equipment. He also is

reliant on people in the village offering him spare accommodation - normally a run

-down unused hut. Stewart’s team will purchase Rodney a medical pack - the type

used by ambulance officers in remote areas of Victoria and a small tent. Any spare

dollars will be spent on medical supplies for the Buna Aid Post.

Thanks for your support,

Sharon Dowling

Jo Berg-

Our Kokoda Thermometer

Kokoda Challenge 2014

Thursday 4th September

Each class will be rostered on the day to purchase a gift for Dad!

$1

Father’s Day cards

bottle opener key rings

frisbees

jelly beans back scratchers pens

$2

chocolates

photo holders

magnets

playing cards tool key chains toffees

puzzles can coolers water bottles

$3

torches

fun games

tape measures mugs

$4

carwash packs

shoe shine sets

flashing glasses travel mugs

$5 binoculars

desk clock/pen caddy

BBQ tools

‘wheel’ clocks grooming sets

Your exclusive opportunity to own an original Hampton Primary “Kids on Canvas” masterpiece

Created by our very talented Prep, Grade 1 and 2 children, these “Kids on Canvas” works of art are genuine, unique, masterpieces. Don't miss your chance to take one home. Come along to the Art Trail on Thursday 11

th September from 3.30 -7pm and bid up big to secure a

beautiful keepsake of your child's 2014 class. The lucky highest bidders will own these gorgeous keepsakes... The kids in each class had great fun getting their hands dirty in the Art Room over the past couple of months, collaborating with some amazingly creative mums and dads to produce the stunning artworks. To be in the running, view the 'Kids on Canvas' exhibition in the BER at the Art Trail and bid up big in the silent auction. All funds raised will go towards our new basketball court. Good luck and keep bidding!

Hampton Primary Art Trail Afternoon tea from 3.30-5pm Wine, beer and champagne from 5-7pm Pizza, sushi and sausage sizzle

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GIRLS, COME

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YOUR LOCAL

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Thursdays 5:30-7pm at St Leonard’s

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We are a girls only organisation,

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We encourage girls to try new things in a

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experiencing adventure as they step

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confidence and inspire girls as young as

five to speak up and be heard. With the

support of our amazing team of

volunteers, girls and young women who

are Guides grow to become the leaders of

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An estimated 2.6 million children are homeless and in need

throughout Vietnam! Dedicate 30-minutes of your time to raise

money for the street children of Southern Vietnam!

Saturday September 13th 5am-5pm!

What is the 12-Hour Cardio Challenge? Come have a heap of fun at the MSHF Training studio and donate 30-minutes of

your time to working out on a treadmill, X-trainer or rower! We will have six

machines operating all day from 5am – 5pm in 30-minute blocks.

During the day we will have kids activities, face painting, raffles, prizes, a coffee

van and pumping music to make the day heaps of fun for the whole family.

MOORABBIN JUNIOR PROGRAM 2014/15

Friday Night TBall & Baseball Ages 4 – 13

Sunday Morning competitions ages 12 - 17

Boys and Girls of all standards

“Free Open Days” Sunday 7th & 14th

September @ 9.45am

Co-ordinator: Adrian Fielden Mobile:

0423053216

www.moorabbinbaseballclub.com.au

HAMPTON 7 DAY MARKET

Specialising in quality fruit and vegies daily.

We also stock a large number of grocery lines:

Milk Eggs Drinks Pasta Etc.

Suppliers to hotels, motels, hospitals, clubs, restaurants and schools.

331 HAMPTON ST, HAMPTON PH: 9597 0785