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Number 37/14 Wednesday November 26 2014
From Sue
Grounds Development
Work has commenced on the development of our new hard court space which
will include:
a basketball/netball court
a rebound wall and court area
sections of new asphalt
artificial grass
new garden beds
retainer walls
fencing to enclose the oval
As you can see the children are keen to see the project come to fruition. This
development will take just under 3 months to complete. Obviously during this
time the area will be fenced off to ensure play and sporting activities are
conducted safely.
Musical Soiree
Last Wednesday the second of our school soirees was conducted at the Alan Lawrence Theatre at McKinnon
Secondary College. We had children from prep to Year 6 performing, all demonstrating their love of music
and sharing their talents with us. The school band and string ensembles performed early in the program and
provided an impressive start to a rich and varied range of musical performances. One of my favourite images
from the soiree is watching some of our younger children playing piano but being far too short for their feet to
reach the pedals. It is also lovely to have a number of children singing. We have quite a few children with
beautiful voices and this venue is ideal for children to showcase their talents.
My sincere thanks go to:
our Music and Band Captains who were the MCs for the night: Elise Bergman, Lachie Briggs, Isabella
Warner and Jack Olivier. Our leaders did a magnificent job and ensured the evening flowed smoothly
to the parents who organised, set up and served refreshments on the night
Owen Bowditch, Wilson Young, Ling Lee and Judy van Pelt who provided terrific back stage assistance
The parents and music teachers who accompanied the children – special thanks to Greta de Bell and Pete
Pascoe
Lana Zaidenberg for her efforts with rehearsing and conducting the string ensembles
Dario Ogrin for working with and conducting the school band
Traci Cenedese for her time devoted to meticulous organisation, preparation, auditions and rehearsals
Finally our very talented children who provided a very enjoyable night’s entertainment – congratulations
to all of our musicians!
Friendship Captains
Our two Friendship Captains Josh Boulton in 5/6E - Wollemi and Eliza Planincic in 5/6F – Red Tingle
addressed the Hampton Rotary Club dinner last night to provide a summary of their year as captains and the
impact the role has had on them personally. This was a lovely occasion because family members were invited to
attend and share in this celebratory occasion. Josh and Eliza decided to prepare and deliver their speeches as a
duo. This approach undoubtedly impressed the audience, however more so was their conviction and commitment
to promoting friendship, demonstrating kindness, thoughtfulness and preparedness to give of their time. I
congratulate Josh and Eliza who have been wonderful ambassadors for Hampton Primary all year and particularly
so last night in an official capacity. I have invited Josh and Eliza to present their speeches at next week’s
assembly.
The 2015 Friendship Captains will be elected by the children in the senior grades this year and the successful
recipients will be announced on Tuesday 16 December at assembly.
Trivia Night
Our Trivia night was scheduled slightly later than usual this year with the intention of capitalising on the
Brighton Town Hall as a venue and also entering into early Christmas spirit evident in the red and green colour
scheme. Whilst we struggled somewhat with the PA system, this did not appear to dampen spirits in any way.
There was a very apparent energetic atmosphere obvious on the night with many community members enjoying
the opportunity of catching up with friends and having some fun. Ingenuity was on show with some of the
costumes worn. There were some terrific items up for silent auction and many of winning bidders secured a
bargain. We are continuing to receive bids for the larger pieces of art work that were for auction. The live
auction, balloon raffle and ordinary raffle generated a good result. In typical Hampton form there was much
laughter and raucous chat right throughout the trivia section and for the remainder of the night. Apart from being
a fabulous night of fun, this event generated over $13,000 profit and this will be allocated to the grounds
development project that is now underway!
The Fundraising Committee was the driving force behind the event and I extend my gratitude and sincere thanks
to the members of the team including: Kylie Jones, Fiona Gathercole, Sarah Rowley, Hannah Jenns, Sharon
Fulton, Melinda Pordage, Justine Tuffley, Will McGowan, Wendy Anthony, Samantha Schwarz, Taryn Weis and
Kirsty Hunt. The team spent much time on devising ideas to maximise enjoyment for all.
School Fees
This week we have received a number of payments for school fees for 2015, thank you to the many families who
have done so. Please organise for payments to be made by this Friday 28 November or make contact with the
school to discuss a payment plan.
Student Initiative
Mason O’Keefe, Libby Ferguson and Piper Roberts all from Prep A – Blue Gums have been working hard to
raise money for our new basketball and netball court. Mason brought 90 cents; he saved his change from a treat
that he bought at the Snack Shack. Libby brought $3 from her piggy bank that she has been saving up. Piper
brought $20 from her birthday money to school to contribute to the basketball and netball court project. Well
done to our generous spirited preps – Mason, Libby and Piper!
Assembly
I extend my thanks to 5/6E - Wollemi who led the singing of the national anthem at assembly yesterday.
Well done to Harry Curtis from 5/6E who performed ‘I am a believer’ on keyboard. Harry played this with
excellent rhythm, dynamics and confidence.
School Awards
Congratulations go to the following people who received an academic award yesterday at assembly:
Joshua Eddey from 3B - Ironbarks for displaying outstanding ability in reading, relishing all challenges
and approaching school with enthusiasm
Sue Knight
Principal
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2014 NOVEMBER
Wed 26 Grade 3 Camp
Thurs 27 All Preps Excursion to Zoo
8.45am
Fri 28 Transition 2pm
Fri 28 Christmas Tree Delivery
DECEMBER
Wed 3 Swimming Carnival Gr’s 3-5
9.30-1.30 Klim Swim
Fri 5 Choreography Finals
Fri 5 Mini Athletics Day
Prep , Gr’s 1 and 2
Tues 9 Orientation Day
Thurs 11 Yr 2 Mystery Night 5.00-715pm
Fri 12 Choreography Interschool Comp
Tues 16 Gr 6 Graduation Night
Thu 18 Christmas Carols 6pm
Fri 19 Last Day of School
1pm Assembly
1.30 Early Dismissal
2015 JANUARY
Fri 30 First Day Back for ALL Students
FEBRUARY
Fri 27 Twilight Carnival
UPLIFT PROJECT
REMEMBER TO BRING IN YOUR
RECYCLED BRAS AND PLACE IN
THE BOX AT
RECEPTION
Thankyou
Hampton
Achievers
Congratulations to Adelyne Scally-Leprevost who passed her Grade 3 piano exam with C+ and Elysia Jones passed Grade 1 Piano exam with a B. Well Done Girls!!!
HAMPTON PRIMARY STUDENTS OFF TO
AUSTRALIAN TRACK AND FIELD
CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEKEND IN
TASMANIA!
“Congratulations to Amber Louw, Jonah
Campigli, Zac Jones and Sam Flockart for
their exceptional performances at the
recent School Sport Victoria State Track
and Field Championships at Albert Park.
Competing in everything from a torrential
down pour to beautiful sunshine, these
four athletes represented Hampton
Primary School and the Southern
Metropolitan Region and achieved the
following results:
· Amber Louw: U/10 girls 800m (9th)
· Jonah Campigli: U/10 boys 800m (1st)
and 200m (4th)
· Sam Flockart: U/11 boys 1500m (2nd)
· Zac Jones: U12 boys AWD 200m (1st)
and shot put (1st)
We extend our best wishes to Amber,
Jonah and Zac, who will go onto to
represent Victoria and Hampton Primary
School at the Australian Track and Field
Championships, to be held this weekend
in Penguin, Tasmania. Amber will
compete in the U/10 girls 800m and the
multi event (100m, 800m, long jump and
shot put); Jonah in the U/10 boys 800m,
the multi event (100m, 800m, long jump
and shot put) and the relays and Zac will
compete in the U/12 boys AWD 200m
and shot put. We wish them all well over
this four day national championship
event!
CRAZY HAIR DAY
Thankyou to everyone who supported Crazy Hair day.
We raised $781.10. Congratulations!
This money will sponsor Belinda Chewe and her community in
Zambia, Africa through World Vision.
MUSIC NEWS
Congratulations to the talented Soiree performers who were on stage last
Wednesday night. The standard was higher than ever. My heartfelt thanks to the
music and band captain parents yet again for the bar/kiosk and ticketing.
Well done to our school band who performed with the McKinnon Primary band in
one large ensemble. McKinnon PS will come to perform here in December
(Dec 11th 2.40).
The choreography trials have finished and the successful teams will progress to
the finals which will be held at 1pm in the school quad on December 5th. Then the 3
successful final teams will compete in the Interschool Bayside Dance off at 1pm on
December 12th here at school. Parents are invited and welcome to attend both.
Ukulele…Next year our 5/6 students will learn the recorder for 1 semester and the
uke’ for the other semester. The ukes will be loaned (no charge) but if Father
Christmas wanted to bring an item for a gift then he should visit Ron Leighs music
shop right here in Hampton st and
purchase only the Mahalo brand as most others are simply toys and cannot be
tuned.
The Lion King. Next year our optional excursion will include year 2! HPS will be
attending a matinee performance of the Lion King. Our date is August 19th. Tickets
will not go on sale till next year but lock in the date now! Can’t wait.
Advance notice for parents of our current Yr 3 string players. Our final concert
will be on December 10th at 2.40. Please come along and listen to our talented
students.
Current year 2 parents are invited to find out about the program to see what’s in
store for next year! THE string ensembles will also perform at the concert. All
parents welcome.
Dance Fit open day will be December 4th for the remaining grades who have not yet
shown their talent. Times will be advised by grade teachers. Parents welcome!
Traci
Mini Athletics Day
Preps, 1 and 2
Friday 5th December 9-12.30
Sandringham Little Athletics Track
LIBRARY NEWS
LAUNCH OF OUR BLOG We hope you love our new blog. Find it at
hpslibraryblog.wordpress.com
Thank you to Ricky for helping us out.
CHRISTMAS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
The countdown is on until the end of school, Christmas and those long holidays. Enjoy these
books while you can: Best Christmas Ever, An Aussie Night Before Christmas, The Lost
Reindeer, Wombats Don’t Have Christmas, Alice-Miranda on Holiday, At the Beach, Diary
Of a Wimpy Kid, The First Christmas, 100 Christmas Things to Make & Do, Bear & Chook
By the Sea and Arthur’s Family Vacation.
BOOKS DUE BACK BY 12TH DECEMBER PLEASE
In order to get all the books returned and organized for next year books need to be returned by Friday 12th De-
cember and the library will be closed from Monday 8th December. We
appreciate your help with this as it is a huge job.
COMING EVENTS
Sandringham Library is hosting a Christmas Creative Craft session on Tuesday 9/12/14
making cards and decorations. Free event for 6-12 year olds. More information at
http://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/your_library/library_services.htm
Story Session and Creative Workshop with Sally Rippin on Sunday 11/12/2014
Free event for 8-12 year olds, their parents & carers @ the State Library of Victoria.
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/event/story-sessions-sally-rippin
Summer Holiday Program at Bayside Libraries. Information available at
http://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/your_library/library_children_teen.htm
“The Tiger Who Came to Tea” live on stage at the Arts Centre
http://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/families-and-youth/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it” Roald Dahl
Alison & Jennie
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) There have been a number of confirmed cases of whooping cough at the school. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an infection of the respiratory tract and is very easily spread by coughing and sneezing. Unfortunately you can still get whooping cough even though you have been immunised against it. Often the symptoms are less severe when you have been immunised. You can remain fairly well and just display the coughing symptom.
Whooping cough is a contagious respiratory infection which begins just like a normal cold until over the course of a week the characteristic cough begins. The cough becomes severe with bouts of uncontrolled spasmodic coughing. The whooping sound can be heard on inhalation with most people, but not always. Vomiting at the end of a coughing bout is common and young children can have episodes where they go blue and stop breathing. It is much more severe in young babies and children than adults.
The symptoms are often associated with lethargy, dehydration and poor appetite. As the weeks go by the cough gradually disappears but can take a while. It is often known as the 100 day cough.
If whooping cough is suspected see your GP. They will generally take a swab from the child’s throat or nose to test for it. If your child has whooping cough you must keep your child home from school until antibiotic treatment has started and for 5 days after. This exclusion period has been set by the national government as whooping cough is a communicable/infectious disease.
Please encourage your children to cover their nose when they sneeze and mouth when they cough. Most importantly also ensure they wash their hands thoroughly. Some new research has also shown that encouraging children to cough and sneeze into their elbow sleeve can prevent the spread of germs as this area of the body does not touch everything else like hands do.
Children less than 7 years of age who have not been vaccinated are at high risk of developing whooping cough. If they are in the same room with a child diagnosed with whooping cough they will need to be excluded from school for 14 days after the last exposure, or until they have taken the first 5 days of a course of appropriate antibiotics. This exclusion is required by law under the public Health and Wellbeing legislation.
If you have any concerns please come and see us or contact your GP.
Keep safe and healthy
Susie and Jo (School Nurses)
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FREE “COME & TRY” LESSONS for your child will be held on:
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Brighton OR
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Racquets are supplied.
Please book your child’s place at the free lesson by calling Gerard
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