Term 4 Week 8, 9th December 2009 Phone: 4943 5695

Email: hillsboro-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

MERRY CHRISTMAS This will be the final newsletter for 2009. Thus I take this opportunity to wish, on behalf of myself and all my staff, our community a very happy and safe Christmas and holiday break. I thank all for their input to our school during the year. I also wish all our exiting students and their families all the best for the future and in their studies. Many exiting families have been with the school for a long time and again I thank them and wish them well. Parking in OOSH Grounds I have been asked by Lake Macquarie City Council to advised parents who are parking in the Pony Club Grounds in front of the OOSH not to do this. Christmas Stall Friday The P&C will hold a Christmas Stall on Friday. It will be run in a similar way to The Mothers/Fathers Day stall. All gifts are $5 each. This is s good way to get good gifts for relatives from the children at a very cheap price. IMPORTANT DATES Thursday 10th December - School Musical Monday 14th December - Presentation Day Tuesday 15th December - Class Party Day Wednesday 16th December - Y6 Clap Out Wednesday 16th December - Last Day Term 4 2010 RETURN DATES At HPS the following is what is occurring. Thursday 28th January - Kindy and Year 6 Friday 29th January - Years 1 –5 Other schools may do this differently. Should you know that the children will not be returning on the due date please advise me via a phone call to the office or note/email. On staff development day 27th January the uniform shop will be open from 9am to 11am for last minute uniform needs. Presentation Day Our PD is planned for Monday 14th December . This celebration will be somewhat low key compared to last year's. I do this as a trial based on feedback from last year. Many parents advised of difficulty in getting out of work for a lengthy period. There will be no cultural performances (Choir & Dance) and there will be no guest speaker. The event will start at 9.15 in our hall.

Musical A lot of tickets have been sold for tomorrow evening. I thank you all for the support, understanding and cooperation I know will be forthcoming. For the evening session children need to be at school and report to their classroom at 5.30pm. Parents not attending the evening session will be able to collect the children from their classrooms at around 7.30 pm. To alleviate parking problems on the night I will open our lower gate to facilitate parking on our back field. My legal advisors tell me the school has no responsibility to vehicles on our ground so any theft or damage that may occur (be it most unlikely) is at the risk of the owner. On our grounds the speed of a vehicle must not exceed 5k/h. Congratulations Erin Phillot of 6/5A entered an art work competition with Downer Rail. She has been a winner and her art work will be published in a 2010 calendar. She has won herself a valuable gift voucher and the school receives $1,000. Well done and thank you Erin. ASR Surveys Thank you to those who have returned the surveys. I will leave them included in this newsletter for those who have yet to return. I appreciate your cooperation in this. It is very important to our school. Year 6 Clapp Out From 2.50pm on Wednesday 16th December. Parents and friends welcome.

Steve PurdonSteve PurdonSteve PurdonSteve Purdon

2009 Parent Annual School Report Surveys Please indication your level of agreement with each statement under the following heading Satisfaction with the School The school has provided my child/children with appropriate learning experience Agree No Opinion Disagree

Thee school is a safe and happy place for my child/children Agree No Opinion Disagree

The school has provided a variety of opportunities for my child. Agree No Opinion Disagree

My child has developed positive friendships from school. Agree No Opinion Disagree

School Communications The school communicates well to the community. Agree No Opinion Disagree

I am aware of the schools procedures for parents wishing contacting the school. Agree No Opinion Disagree

The school has followed up any contacts I have made Agree No Opinion Disagree

I have accessed the school website to locate school news Agree No Opinion Disagree

The communications I receive from the school are clear and easily understood. Agree No Opinion Disagree

Homework I believe homework is important Agree No Opinion Disagree

I am aware of the school’s homework policy. Agree No Opinion Disagree

The homework my child receives is meaningful. Agree No Opinion Disagree

The homework my child receives is reflective of their class work Agree No Opinion Disagree

The amount of time my child spends on homework is appropriate. Agree No Opinion Disagree

I assist my child with their homework Agree No Opinion Disagree

Homework should be abolished in primary schools Agree No Opinion Disagree

VOLUNTEERS FOR CANTEEN ROSTER

THURSDAY 10/12/2009

FRIDAY 11/12/2009

MONDAY 14/12/2009

TUESDAY 15/12/2009

WEDNESDAY 16/12/2009

THURSDAY 17/12/2009

FRIDAY 18/12/2009

Tony Dine

Suzanne Bancroft

Tania Bock

CLOSED Jaie Busst

PUPIL FREE

PUPIL FREE

Anna McLaughlin

Sue Robinson

Tracey Wink

CLOSED Barb MacDonald

PUPIL FREE

PUPIL FREE

CLOSED PUPIL FREE

PUPIL FREE

NOTES SENT HOME LAST WEEK YS class Christmas Party KJ & KC End of year final arrange-ments

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Swimming Y3-6 Fridays 11.45am-1.45pm weekly

Friday 30th October to Friday 11th December

Musical Matinee 12 noon Evening 6.00 p.m.

Thursday 10th December

P&C Christmas Stall All gifts $5.00 Friday 11th December

Presentation Day 9.15am Monday 14th December

Class parties Tuesday 15th December

Last day of Term 4, 2009 Wednesday 16th Decem-ber

Staff return for 2010 Wednesday 27th January 2010

Kindergarten and year 6 return for 2010

Thursday 28th January 2010

Years 1-5 children return for 2010 Friday 29th January 2010

CANTEEN NEWS NO LUNCH ORDERS will be taken on Monday 14th Dec & Wednesday 16th Dec next week. The canteen will be open for over the counter sales ONLY.

ASSEMBLY There will be no assembly next week. C A N T E E N N E W S A separate note came home with the newsletter today regarding the canteen next year. Please take the time to read this note. Thanks Uniform Shop News There have been some price changes to some of our items. School Backpacks reduced to $20. Old Style sports shorts reduced to $10. New sport shorts available for $15. Library bag reduced to $5 (one only). Green hair elastic/scrunchie packs for $2. Please note that the new Sports shirt is ONLY available from the office and can be paid for by EFTPOS if required. Sport shirts are $24 each. On staff development day (Wednesday 27/01/2010) next year the Uniform Shop will be open from 9-11.00 for last minute uniform needs Sport Shirt Sales and Sizes We have sold quite a few of our new sport shirts. We will print the order form in the newsletter each week for the remainder of the Term. When purchasing a sport shirt please be aware that the new shirts are a small make. If you have bought a shirt and it is the wrong size for your child you can return it to the office (with tags still attached) and we will swap your shirt for a larger size.

Stage 3 Reminders

Primary swimming continues this term up to and including Friday 11th December. Please remember hats and sunscreen for these days as we have had some extremely hot days recently and we don't want to see anyone badly burnt.

School Performance (10th December) Costumes - You should all have received a note from your child's teacher informing you of your child’s costume for the School Musical. These costumes are needed at school by Tues 8th December. If you are unsure of your child’s costume needs please speak to your child’s teacher.

Presentation Day (14th December) - Our end of year presentation day is a formal event. We expect all students to be in full school uniform for this day.

Years 5-6 Movie Day (15th December) - Years 5 and 6 class parties include a trip to the movies. The cost for this day is $20. All notes and money need to be given to your child’s teacher or to the office by Friday 11th December.

These Organisations support Hillsborough Public School

Week 1 Monday

14th December

SCHOOL Tuesday

15th December

SCHOOL Wednesday

16th December

INCURSION Thursday

17th December

OOSH Friday

18th December

SCHOOL

TERM

Before & After School as normal

SCHOOL

TERM

Before & After School as normal

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

TERM

Before & After School as normal

Hillsborough OOSH End of school year

DISCO

Celebrate the end of the school year by at-tending our DISCO. Show off your moves on the dance floor!

WATER DAY

Enjoy the summer weather by sliding on our slip and slide and testing your skills in a range of

water games.

Week 2 EXCUR-SION

Monday 21st December

OOSH Tuesday

22nd December

OOSH Wednesday

23rdDecember

CHRISTMAS EVE Thursday

24th December

CHRISTMAS Friday

25th December

Tenpin Bowling

Come and enjoy a game of tenpin bowling and test out your bowling skills.

$5.50 payment required. Arrive at OOSH by 9:30

Christmas Craft

Get in the Christ-mas spirit by making some Christmas craft and yummy Christmas slices.

Christmas Party Day

Come along and help us celebrate Christmas at our party day. Bring morning tea to share and your own lunch. There will be lots of Christmas games to play.

CLOSED

FOR CHRISTMAS

AND

NEW YEARS

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

We will re-open on Monday the

11th January 2010.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A SAFE & HAPPY

NEW YEAR

Week 1 Monday

11th January

INCURSION Tuesday

12th January

EXCURSION Wednesday 13th January

OOSH Thursday

14th January

EXCURSION Friday

15th January Ice Skating

Test your ice skating skills out at Hunter Ice skating.

Excursion will run from 10:00 until 2:00pm.

$5.50 payment required Arrive at OOSH by 10:00

Justin Ryder

Come and join in on the fun with ex Knights Player

Justin Ryder. Lots of games will played and new skills

learnt.

Hunter Valley Zoo

Check out all the different animals at the Hunter Val-ley Zoo. Come along and watch the koala and wom-

bat feedings $5.50 payment required Arrive at OOSH by 9:30

Scooter & Blade Day

Bring in your scooter, roller skates or roller blades and

show off your skating skills at OOSH.

Movies

Enjoy the new movie Planet 51 and see how an astronaut has to

avoid being captured by the crea-tures living on Planet 51. $5.50 payment required

TBA

Week 2 EXCURSION Monday

18th January

OOSH Tuesday

19th January

EXCURSION Wednesday 20th January

OOSH Thursday

21st January

EXCURSION Friday

22nd January

Toboggan Park

Enjoy a train ride to the giant maize, along with a thrilling ride on the

toboggans and practice your climbing skills on the rock climbing wall at the toboggan park. $11.00 payment re-

quired Arrive at OOSH by

9:30

Safety Awareness Day

Learn some safety tips from the police, ambulance and fire

brigade as they come to visit OOSH.

Laser Tag

Test out your aiming skills against oppo-

nents from OOSH in a game of laser tag at

Zone Empire. $11.00 payment re-

quired Arrive at OOSH by

9:30

Water Day

See how fast you can slide on our water

slide. Participate in a range of water activi-ties and lots of other games and activities

at OOSH.

McDonald’s Day

Come along and enjoy a happy meal and play on

the equipment at McDon-ald’s. Along with lots of

other fun activities at OOSH.

Arrive at OOSH at 10:30

Summer Vacation Care ph.49478370

You can make payments by Credit Card. Please fill in your details and return with permission slip.

Students name: Class:

Cardholder name: MasterCard / Visa (please circle)

Card Number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Expiry date: __ __ /__ __ Amount: ___

Signature: Date: ____/____/2009

School Musical Tickets 10th December

Child’s Name: Class:

Quantity: @ $5 ea Matinee Session 12noon

Quantity: @ $5 ea Evening Session 6pm

Hillsborough Highlights Magazine/Year Book Order Form

Child’s Name: Class:

Quantity: @ $25.00 ea. Total Amount:

New Sport Shirt Order Form

Child’s Name: Class:

Size: Quantity: Total Amount:

Sizes available are:- 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16.