HOLSWORTHY PUBLIC SCHOOL Phone: 9825 1479 Web: holsworthy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Email: [email protected]36 Infantry Parade Holsworthy NSW 2173 High Quality Education, Strong Discipline Newsletter Wednesday 3 March 2021 Term 1 Week 6 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE It was fantastic to see so many parents/carers able to attend the Meet and Connect sessions last week. This was a great opportunity to meet the teacher and to hear about their plans for this year. Remember, face-to-face parent/teacher meetings can now occur with an appointment – please contact the office or class teacher to arrange this. Stage 2 Incursion During this week we had a visit by an educator from the Georges River Environmental Education Centre who ran an engaging hands-on series of lessons with the students. The students were able to identify some of the native plants in the school environment and created their own pieces of art by mixing their own paint using natural resources. This was a great way to consolidate the content the students have been covering in the classroom. P&C Annual General Meeting On behalf of the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) I am announcing that the Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 18 March 2021 and this will be followed by a general meeting. The meeting will commence at 4pm and there will be an opportunity to attend in person or join the meeting via Zoom. Remember only current financial members are eligible to vote. Opening of Student Parliament This week we were able to hold the opening of our student parliament where the student leaders and class representatives were introduced and welcomed into parliament. Parliament is held every second week and is one of the many ways that Holsworthy PS provides a voice for our students. Easter Hat Parade The school enjoys celebrating the tradition of holding an Easter Hat Parade for students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. This will occur on the last day of this term (Thursday 1 April). At this stage, parents are still not permitted to attend these school events but we will keep you updated of any changes. We are expecting the students to still be able to parade wearing their hats. I am also told a special visitor may attend the school on that day. PSSA sport It was wonderful to see the students eagerly boarding the buses to take them to PSSA sport last Friday. I was able to get to the AFL venue where the first week was spent developing some skills and understanding the rules to make the matches more enjoyable for the students during the season.
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HOLSWORTHY PUBLIC SCHOOL Phone: 9825 1479 Web: holsworthy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Email: [email protected] 36 Infantry Parade Holsworthy NSW 2173
High Quality Education, Strong Discipline
Newsletter Wednesday 3 March 2021 Term 1 Week 6
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
It was fantastic to see so many parents/carers able to attend the Meet and Connect sessions last week. This was a great opportunity to meet the teacher and to hear about their plans for this year. Remember, face-to-face parent/teacher meetings can now occur with an appointment – please contact the office or class teacher to arrange this.
Stage 2 Incursion During this week we had a visit by an educator from the Georges River Environmental Education Centre who ran an engaging hands-on series of lessons with the students. The students were able to identify some of the native plants in the school environment and created their own pieces of art by mixing their own paint using natural resources. This was a great way to consolidate the content the students have been covering in the classroom.
P&C Annual General Meeting On behalf of the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) I am announcing that the Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 18 March 2021 and this will be followed by a general meeting. The meeting will commence at 4pm and there will be an opportunity to attend in person or join the meeting via Zoom. Remember only current financial members are eligible to vote. Opening of Student Parliament This week we were able to hold the opening of our student parliament where the student leaders and class representatives were introduced and welcomed into parliament. Parliament is held every second week and is one of the many ways that Holsworthy PS provides a voice for our students.
Easter Hat Parade The school enjoys celebrating the tradition of holding an Easter Hat Parade for students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. This will occur on the last day of this term (Thursday 1 April). At this stage, parents are still not permitted to attend these school events but we will keep you updated of any changes. We are expecting the students to still be able to parade wearing their hats. I am also told a special visitor may attend the school on that day.
PSSA sport It was wonderful to see the students eagerly boarding the buses to take them to PSSA sport last Friday. I was able to get to the AFL venue where the first week was spent developing some skills and understanding the rules to make the matches more enjoyable for the students during the season.
The reports from the Zone Swimming Carnival were that our students were exceptionally well behaved. All students tried their best at this higher level and many will be progressing to the Regional carnival. Well done to everyone involved. Strategic Improvement Plan Each school across the state has been tasked with developing a Strategic Improvement Plan for the next 4 years. Last year, the school used data collected from students, parents and staff to develop a situational analysis which is being used to develop the content of the plan for the next 4 years. The school will be looking for ways of sharing our directions with the school community over the next few weeks. Mark Hoppitt Principal
Georges River Environmental Education Incursion
Year 3 and 4 students thoroughly enjoyed their incursion this week. The incursion explored the many herbariums present in our school’s tucker garden and their many uses. Students listened to an Aboriginal story, The Goanna and the Gum Tree, and its significance about only taking what you need from the environment. The students also painted their own gum trees using ochre from rocks and water. The incursion was a wonderful experience that supported our study of Community and Remembrance.
Georges River Environmental Education Centre Incursion
On Monday, after lunch, my class and I went to the History incursion and it was super fun. We were taken by a teacher named Julie and we learnt a lot of things. First, we learnt about the Bottlebrush plant. We learnt that you can make sweet water with it by mixing it with water. I also found out that the Myna bird eats the nectar. Next, we learnt about the Nappy/Band aid tree which we have in our Bush Tucker garden. The bark is used for nappies and band aids, but the Aboriginal people had to make them first.Finally, we made Aboriginal paintings with Aboriginal paint. We used rocks called ochre and rubbed them on the ground. We then mixed the rubbings with water to make paint and used our fingers as paintbrushes.
Harmony Day – Everyone Belongs Dear Parents/Caregivers, To acknowledge diversity within Holsworthy Public School we are celebrating Harmony Day on Tuesday 16 March. This is a day of cultural respect for all Australians from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many other countries. It includes a variety of class and grade activities where classes will learn about different countries and cultures. Children may wear traditional dress or the colour orange. Due to the Department of Education proactive measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 in our schools, there will strictly be NO FOOD SHARING and NO PARENT CLASS VISITS ON THE DAY. Mrs L.Georgi English as an Additional Language and/or Dialect (EAL/D)
2021 Holsworthy PS - Term 1 27 January – 1 April (10 weeks)
TERM ONE Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
WEEK 6
Mar 1 Stage 2 Incursion
Opening of Student Parliament
Mar 2 Stage 2 Incursion
Mar 3
Mar 4 Student Leadership
Training (@HHS)
Mar 5 Clean
Up Holsworthy Summer PSSA Rnd 2
WEEK 7
Mar 8 Book Packs
Distributed (Delivery 2)
Mar 9 SSW Swimming
Carnival Aboriginal Belonging Program @ East Hills
PS
Mar 10 Year 6 High School
EOI form to go home
Mar 11 Selective HS
Placement Test CoS Challenge
Cup (Y5, 4 students)
Mar 12 Summer PSSA Rnd 3
WEEK 8
Mar 15 Student Parliament
Harmony Week
Mar 16
Harmony Day activities
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19 Year 6 High School
EOI form due
Summer PSSA Rnd 4 Australian Early
Development Census begins
National Day of Action against
Bullying and Violence
WEEK 9
Mar 22
Mar 23
Mar 24
Mar 25
Young Leaders’ Conference
Mar 26 Summer PSSA Rnd 5
WEEK 10
Mar 29
Student Parliament
Mar 30
Mar 31 Army Barracks
Stage 2 Excursion (Year 3)
Apr 1 Easter Hat Parade
(K-2) Cricket Blast School Cup (Hammondville Oval – Whole Day) Last day Term 1
Apr 2
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Clean Up Holsworthy Day Clean Up Australia Day, due to be held on 5 March 2021 has been cancelled. Instead, students will participate in classroom activities that will aim to encourage students to be global citizens and active participants in their community. They are encouraged to continue to place their rubbish in the nearest bin. Ms Jokinen
OFFICE REMINDERS
STUDENT PAYMENTS Thank you to all parents who have been using our parent online payment system ‘POP’. This is our preferred payment method, to any of our new families please see the instructions below. You can access this facility through the school website www.holsworthy-p.schools.nsw.edu.au You will then need the following information. • the student’s name, and • class and activity OR • the student’s name, and • date of birth and activity. Should you require any guidance through this process please contact the office. The online facility is NOT available for P&C payments. PAPER & EQUIPMENT VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION All families would have received a statement in the mail regarding the paper & equipment contribution. This levy is $40/child or $80/family. Payment online would be greatly appreciated. The payment is voluntary. FAMILY/STUDENT CHANGE OF DETAILS Should any family/student information change at any time please notify the office ASAP. This includes parents contact numbers, address, court orders and student medical information. This information is vital especially in an emergency situation. Please send via school email including any attachments. COVID REQUIREMENT It is a department requirement that anyone entering the school office must sign in through the Service NSW app. Please do so before entering the office and show a staff member the tick. UNIFORM DONATIONS We currently are not accepting any uniform donations. Information regarding any future donations and uniform shop will become available through the P&C.
Defence News: DCO are holding a Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP) Information Session. Lunch will be provided and children are welcome! The PEAP criteria has recently been expanded, find out about the changes and how PEAP provides funding for initiatives to assist you with employment when relocating on posting, or if your ADF member is medically transitioning. Registration closes two days before each event. 9 March – Coogee Diggers, 2 Byron Street, Coogee https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../an-adf-partners-event... 16 March - Cronulla Golf Club, 19 – 27 Hume Road, Cronulla https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../an-adf-partners-event...
The Holsworthy Community Group (HCG) has several spots left for their upcoming scheduled activities. Registration is required. Paintball Adults only - March 13th - https://www.trybooking.com/BOJAZ March Wine & Dine - March 19th - https://www.trybooking.com/BOJCD March Youth Zone - March 27th - https://www.trybooking.com/BOLKR Standard Mental Health First Aid - 17th and 18th of April 9am - 4pm - Max 15 people - https://www.trybooking.com/BOWBU Monday’s HCG host a coffee and chat group at Liverpool Catholic Club and on Wednesdays the HCG Playgroup is open from 10am - 12pm in the Holsworthy Barracks Multipurpose Room. Cost is $2 per family for children ages 0-5 years. https://www.trybooking.com/BOIKO HCG welcomes all members of the community, Defence and non Defence. Membership is $10.00 per financial year. You can find a full list of HCG events https://www.facebook.com/holsworthy.coordinator The Younger Heroes is a camp designed to reconnect veterans and their children, and build resilience in those relationships through shared effort and open communication. Camps are run around Australia and there are still spots available for the NSW camp coming up at the end of March. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/theyoungerheroes
Finally, just a reminder that if you are a Defence family and have not let the school know, please reach out as I would love to connect with you!
SPORT
Zone News Congratulations to Naveen E who was a member of the Liverpool Zone AFL team. Undefeated Champions in the tournament! A report back from the coach said that he took some amazing marks and passed really well throughout the day. Well done Naveen!
Last Thursday a team of 33 swimmers competed at the Liverpool Zone Swimming Carnival at Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre. All children swam well and competed strongly against the other Liverpool schools. Congratulations to all competitors, especially those who finished in the top three as they will compete at the Regional Carnival next week. We are very proud of your achievements.
PSSA VENUES Friday 5 March Round 2 Sport Venue Sport Venue Sport Venue Boys T-Ball/ Softball
Jacquie Osmond Reserve, Warwick Farm
Girls T-Ball/ Softball
Hammondville Oval
Cricket (Juniors & Seniors)
Brownes Farm Reserve, Hoxton Park
Sport Venue Sport Venue Sport Venue AFL Peter Miller
Park, Casula
League Tag Woodward Park, Liverpool
Newcombeball Homestead Park, Chipping Norton
A reminder that all PSSA teams have training each week unless notified otherwise by their coach. Training is held on Tuesday at lunchtime and all players are expected to attend training and need to have appropriate shoes for this. PSSA RESULTS Round 1 Friday 26 February
Sport Junior Senior Boys T-Ball/Softball Friendly Game Friendly Game Girls T-Ball/Softball Friendly Game Friendly Game Cricket Vs. Hammondville – Forfeit Game Vs. Hammondville – Forfeit Game Newcombeball AFL League Tag A’s: VS Wattle Grove LOST 4-0
A’s: VS Prestons LOST 4-2 B’s: VS
A’s: VS Wattle Grove LOST 4-1 A’s: VS Prestons LOST 3-0 B’s: VS
REQUIREMENTS FOR 2021 PLEASE ENSURE THAT NAMES ARE WRITTEN ON ALL PERSONAL ITEMS.
The items below will not be required if student packs were ordered online from Kookaburra Educational Resources.
Kindergarten 1 x Micador Twistaz Colourfun Jumbo Crayons Asst 1 x Faber-Castell Connector Pens Asst 6 x Bostik BluStik 35g 1 x Calico Library Bag with Shoulder Strap 360 x 360mm 3 x Olympic Scrapbook Wings 335 x 240mm 72 pg 2 x Bantex Document Wallet Manilla Foolscap Blue 1 x Micador Name Pencil Case 375 x 264mm Blue 1 x STAEDTLER Lumocolor Whiteboard Marker Bullet 2mm Asst 1 x Micador Stylist Watercolour Paint Set 12 Asst Colours
Kindergarten
• 2 boxes of tissues • 4 rolls of paper towel • 2 pump bottles of liquid soap • 1 container of wet cleaning wipes • headset with microphone.
Year 1 6 x Bostik BluStik 35g 1 x Crayola Crayons Twistables 1 x Faber-Castell Triangular Grip Colour Markers Asst 2 x Bantex Document Wallet A4 Push Button Clear 6 x Protext Mega Scrapbook PP Bond Paper 330x240mm 64 pg 1 x Marbig Sheet Protectors A4 Copysafe Asst Coloured Pockets 2 x Faber-Castell Connectable Whiteboard Marker 3.3mm Asst 1 x Micador Name Pencil Case 375 x 264mm Blue 1 x Micador Stylist Watercolour Paint Set 12 Asst Colours 1 x STAEDTLER Noris colour Coloured Pencils
Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2)
• 1 library bag • 1 paint shirt • 1 container of wet cleaning wipes • 1 bottle of liquid soap • 2 boxes of tissues • 2 rolls of paper towel • headset with microphone.
Year 2 4 x Bostik BluStik 35g 1 x STAEDTLER Noris colour Coloured Pencils 12 x Faber-Castell Junior Grip Triangular Pencil HB 3 x Faber-Castell Plastic Pencil Eraser with Sleeve Large 1 x Bantex Wooden Ruler 30cm Polished 1 x STAEDTLER Noris Club Safety Scissors Right Handed 140mm 1 x Faber-Castell Project Markers Asst 1 x Crayola Crayons Twistables 1 x Display Book A4 Refillable 20 Pocket Clear Front Blue 2 x Bantex Document Wallet A4 Push Button Clear 6 x Protext Mega Scrapbook PP Bond Paper 330x240mm 64 pg 1 x Marbig Sheet Protectors A4 Copysafe Asst Coloured Pockets 2 x Faber-Castell Connectable Whiteboard Marker 3.3mm Asst 1 x Micador Stylist Watercolour Paint Set 12 Asst Colours Stage 2 (Year 3 and Year 4) 4 x Bostik BluStik 35g 1 x STAEDTLER Noris colour Coloured Pencils 1 x STAEDTLER Noris Club Aquarell Watercolour Pencils 2 x STAEDTLER Natural Graphite Pencil HB 3 x Faber-Castell Plastic Pencil Eraser with Sleeve Large 1 x Maped Barrel Sharpener Single Hole with Metal Blade Housing 1 x Bantex Wooden Ruler 30cm Polished 1 x STAEDTLER Noris Club Safety Scissor Right Handed 140mm 1 x Faber-Castell Textliner Barrel ICE Highlighters Fluoro Asst 1 x Quill Visual Art Diary A3 120 pg 2 x Faber-Castell Connectable Whiteboard Marker 3.3mm Asst 1 x Display Book A4 Refillable 20 Pocket Clear Front Blue 2 x Bantex Document Wallet Manilla Foolscap Blue 1 x Bantex Document Wallet A4 Push Button Clear 4 x Olympic Scrapbook Wings 335 x 240mm 72 pg
Stage 2 and Stage 3 (Years 3-6)
• 1 paint shirt or apron • 1 library bag • 2 boxes of tissues • 2 rolls of paper towels • 1 container of wet cleaning wipes • head set with microphone
Optional - Macquarie Pocket
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Stage 3 (Year 5 and Year 6) 4 x Artline Smoove Ballpoint Pen Medium 1.00mm Blue 2 x Artline Smoove Ballpoint Pen Medium Red 1 x STAEDTLER Natural Graphite Pencil HB 2 x STAEDTLER School Eraser Plastic Large 1 x Faber-Castell Tri Colour Pencils 1 x Micador Tri Me Sharpener Single Hole Metal 1 x Bantex Wooden Ruler 30cm Polished 1 x Sterling School Scissors Blunt Ended 170mm 1 x Faber-Castell Textliner Barrel ICE Highlighters Fluoro Asst 1 x Quill Visual Art Diary A3 120 pg 2 x Faber-Castell Connectable Whiteboard Marker 3.3mm Asst 1 x STAEDTLER Geometry Set 4 piece 1 x Helix Metal Compass 1 x Display Book A4 Refillable 20 Pocket Clear Front Blue 1 x Bantex Document Wallet A4 Push Button Clear 1 x Bantex Document Wallet Manilla Foolscap Blue 2 x Olympic Scrapbook Wings 335 x 240mm 72 pg 2 x Bostik BluStik 35g
The school often publishes information on behalf of community groups – parents need to decide on the appropriateness of activities involving their child. It is the responsibility of each parent to research the bona fides of any organisation in which you wish for your child to be involved. The school accepts no responsibility with regard to advertisements placed in the newsletter. Parents and guardians should make their own decision
