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The Belltower ISSUE 8 2018 Term 2 Week 6 Friday 8 June

Hurstville Public School Newsletter Email: hurstville-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 9587 3963

Principal’s Message

Calendar of Upcoming Events 11th June Queen’s birthday Public holiday

13th June Regional Cross Country

13th & 14th June Year 6 Geography Excursion

18th June Accepting Applications for Enrolment into Kindergarten 2019

18th, 19th, 20th June Year 6 Peer Support Leader training

18th & 19th June Year 4 Excursion – Schoolhouse Museum

20th June SRC Teachers v Students Newcomb Ball

We have added NEW events to the online calendar please follow the link to see what’s on at HPS http://www.hurstville-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

I was fortunate to watch Hurstville PS and then Bald Face debate the importance of physical activity at the beginning of the school day. They didn’t debate each other but both made excellent points. The debate was held at Hurstville PS and teams from Bald Face and Carlton South came to compete. Congratulations to Hurstville and thanks to Ms Rourke for her training. A more detailed report appears later in the Belltower. I have included a link from Learning Links about programs they are running during the July school holidays. There are a range of programs also running in terms 3 and 4 that support students with social skills and anxiety. WWW.LEARNINGLINKS.ORG.AU Ms Sally Lawson – Relieving Principal School Holidays | Cool Kids Anxiety Program | Lego Club | Secret Agent Society | School Readiness

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3pm Exit Gates onto Forest Road

There have been new extended footpath barriers constructed along Forest Road outside the school fence and on the other side of the road. To attempt to relieve the congestion in the afternoons at Gate 4 nearest the lights, we are going to trial also opening Gate 3, which is in front of the Belltower building. This trial will begin from Tuesday 12th June for the remainder of the term. Students and their parents or carers who cross the road at the lights will continue to exit the school through Gate 4. See below: Students and their parents or carers who walk along the footpath on Forest Road on the school side, towards Hurstville will exit from Gate 3. See below: Our main concern is the safety of our students. If we observe students or parents crossing Forest Road at any other place other than the lights, we will have to revert back to having Gate 4 as the only exit gate. We welcome any feedback from parents regarding this.

From the Deputy Principals

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School Photos If you ordered your child’s class and/or individual photos earlier this year, they should have received them today. Please let your child’s class teacher or the office know if you did not receive what you ordered. Don Wood Photography has taken group photos of the SRC members, and the Captains and Ambassadors.

If you would like to order one of these photos, please contact the school office, who will give you details of how to order them directly through the photographer. Postage is free until 8th July. Mrs Jenny Cooper – Deputy Principal

Transforming Schools

By 2031 our Kindergarten students will emerge from the other end of the education system into a world with widespread autonomous transport, artificial intelligence embedded in most things, healthcare that will make present approaches look medieval, and radically changed ways of working, doing business and being a citizen.

Michael Anderson, co-author of the book ‘Transforming Schools’ asks. “Are the roughly 10,000 hours students spend at school good value and are they preparing our young people for this brave new world or do we need to rethink this precious resource? And if we do have the courage to change, how might transformation even be possible when the shape of the future is uncertain? If we want to avoid our schools becoming museums – packed with approaches from the teaching

past – what changes can we make?’

As part of Hurstville Public Schools journey with our academic partners from the Transforming Schools Team, our teachers are working collaboratively to explicitly teach and embed creativity,

collaboration, critical reflection and communication (the 4Cs) across ages and subjects.

In the classroom this shifts learning from being only about content delivery to making subjects flexible, dynamic and interconnected. Simultaneously, teachers are working to build learning dispositions such as grit, teamwork and influence that equip students to deal with complex

problems in learning and life.

Michael Anderson says “In a world where knowledge is readily accessible, schools cannot rely on being dispensers of knowledge. Students need to verify, interpret, adapt, apply, synthesise and

create knowledge. Learning dispositions make this achievable for all students.”

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This week staff have been looking at the Learning Disposition Wheel:

The wheel is a diagnostic tool that

provides teachers, students and

parents with a common language

to help develop 21st Century

Learners. It shows all of the

competencies required by

learners in order to be successful

self-regulated learners.

We look forward to sharing our

experiences with the wider

community during Education Week

in Term 3. This is a very exciting

time for teachers at Hurstville Public School. The school has invested a large amount of time and

resources into bringing our whole teaching staff on board this transformative journey.

Lost Property

The office has a building collection of wallets, phones and watches that have been handed in as

lost property. If you or your children have lost any of these items at school please come to the

office and see if we have them.

Mrs Rebecca Ingram – Deputy Principal

Early Stage 1-Kindergarten

This term Kindergarten have been busy learning about different objects, how they look and feel

and what they are made of.

KE have had lots of fun exploring different materials. They were challenged to use their imagination

and creativity to design their own object using paper and wood.

Here are some photos of KE’S unique creations.

Martin and Mabel both used their materials and imagination to create robots.

In The Classroom

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Yuewen decided to use his creativity to create a telescope while Cindy chose to make a flower.

Maria Elia - Classroom teacher

Stage 1 Year 1 News

This term, Year 1 students have been learning about the fundamentals of creative arts. They have learnt about primary and secondary colours by mixing different paints together. Students have learnt about the colours that make up the colour wheel and whether colours are cool or warm. Here are some beautiful photos of their work!

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Year 2 News

Students in Year 2 have been involved with Robotics in the Connected Classroom using Lego Education, Lego WeDo and IPads. These activities will assist the student’s development with their ability to: • Investigate with ICT • Create with ICT • Communicate with ICT • Manage and Operate with ICT

I like Robotics because I can be creative and I can make stuff move without touching it. I can make different types of Lego also I can learn how to make robots. Zain 2E I like Robotics because it was fun and we created with Lego and we used the iPad to make things move. It was a lot of fun. Phoebe 2E

Stage 2

Year 3 have been enjoying their cricket sessions during sport time. They have focused on catching, batting and some fielding skills. The coaches have provided lots of fun games and are already getting to know the students’ level of skills. There are still two weeks left of these cricket sessions. We hope that our students will be better skilled to try out for PSSA teams next year.

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Stage 2 Teachers Stage 2 EAL/D withdrawal programs

This term, some students from Year 3 and 4 are working with Mrs Singh for extra support with their language and literacy development in English. This New Arrivals group has been working on the rich text ‘Possum Magic’ and engaging in reading comprehension, communicative games and writing activities. At the end of this term, this Stage 2 group of students will collaboratively create a multimodal text using images and written and oral language. They will be using critical and creative thinking skills to communicate their interpretations of Possum Magic. Here are the students working on a communicative activity:

Two small groups of Year 4 students have also been working on developing their knowledge and skills in Writing with Mrs Singh. In these sessions, there is a lot of collaborative brainstorming, planning and oral drafting of persuasive sentences. As a result, students are feeling supported and confident to compose some amazing pieces of persuasive writing. Here are some examples -

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It is pleasing to see students experience success and thrive in a language rich environment. Mrs R Singh - EAL/D specialist

Stage 3

Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: What Do Kids Think?

The oceans hold about 96.5% of all of Earth’s water and is one of the most amazing places on earth!

Bursting with wildlife and teeming with mysteries to be solved, we’ve still only explored a tiny fraction.

However, there is a big problem we’ve been learning about.

“Did you know that plastic cannot decompose? This means every plastic

material you have ever used, including the first straw you used is still out

there. Every day, 500 million straws are used in the world. These could wrap

around the Earth four times! Around 80% of people litter plastic, including

straws. These are then swept into the drainage system by rain and washed

into the ocean.” Lachlan N.

“Marine life creatures (birds, jellyfish, turtles) are at risk. They may mistake plastic for food

and eat it. If you go to the beach, there is already a huge amount of rubbish, but if you went

underwater, you could see a devastating amount of plastic floating

around. Turtles’ favourite food is jellyfish and they often mistake

plastic bags for food, so they choke to death. Did you know that

the seafood you eat could contain plastic in it.” Isabella Z.

“How would you feel if you were a turtle living is a mysterious ocean with plastic surrounding

you? It is a horrible but true fact, that each year about 8 million tons of plastic appear in our

oceans. We need to do something about it! Don’t use single use bags, cups or bottles, but use

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reusable ones, it’s as easy as that. Did you know that more that 85% of plastic in the ocean

is microplastic? The Australian government should ban micropalstic use altogether.” Rihanna T.

“Our planet is precious. It sustains us and it is our home. With population growth and the

convenience of plastic products, our planet is choking. The facts and data are horrifying. Plastic

pollution needs to be stopped!” Kathleen M.

6K students and Mrs Koch

At Hurstville Public School, our school expectations are Respectful Responsible Learners.

This week the focus was on the transitioning around the school and next week the focus will be on learning spaces. Below is a list of expected behaviours in each of these areas.

When transitioning around the school: we

Respectful Responsible Learners

Walk quietly

Stay with the group

Stay to the left on the stairs Take the safest route

Are ready for the next activity

In learning spaces: we

Respectful Responsible Learners

Share equipment Care for property

Communicate appropriately Accept differences

Are responsible for our own things

Sit sensibly Actively listen

Collaborate effectively Make good choices

Are problem solvers Actively participate Follow instructions

To ensure consistency at home and at school, please take the time to discuss these expectations with your child.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

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Enayah J.

GOLD

David G.

1/2P Evie H. 2E Jovan V.

2L

Joanna Y. 2B Amanda G.

3/4S

Jadon N. 4R

Diana R.

GOLD Zain T. 2E Evan Z. 2E Cullen H.

2L

Matthew Q.

3G

Isabella Z. 4M Adrian T. 6J

Aixin J. 6K

Updated Playground Signage We are so excited to announce that our ‘Positive Behaviour for Learning’ playground signs have

been mounted onto walls in all the different playground areas. Have a look below to see an old

sign on the left and a new sign on the right. Our new signs are larger, clearer and more colourful

than before. Please take the time to have a look at the signs and show your child when walking

through the playground. The signs clearly state expected behaviour in the different settings.

OLD SIGN NEW SIGN

PBL Team

The students listed below will receive their medal on Monday 11th June 2018 at the whole school

morning assembly. Congratulations! Parents are most welcome to see their child receive their award.

The students listed below will receive their GOLD award at the morning assembly as well.

Our award system is as follows:

5 Values in Action Awards (mixture) = 1 Bronze Award 5 Bronze Awards = 1 Silver Award

2 Silver Awards = 1 Gold Award 2 Gold Awards = Medal

Values In Action Awards

Rex G. 3G Zoe M. 1C Marcus T. 1/2P Ryan H. 2B Jocelyn Y. 2E Harrison U. 3G

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Please keep awards in a safe place so that students can trade them in when they have achieved the next level of award. Mrs Jessica Maakaroun – Assistant Principal

Band

Please make sure that all Hurstville Public School student permission notes are returned to your child’s band co-ordinating teacher this week so we can finalise bus arrangements. Students without a signed permission note will not be able to attend. Jenny Cooper – School Band co-ordinator

AFL News Australia’s biggest and greatest sporting code, Australian Football League (AFL) is offering a 4-

week skills-based program at Hurstville Public School for all Year 4 students. The workshop will

be offered at the school between 10am – 11am every Friday for 4 weeks, commencing on Friday

15th, at Kempt Field. This is an inclusive program, provided to all students in a safe a fun

environment.

There will be many benefits to all students participating:

• Children will have ongoing opportunities to practice their English language

• Students will play with kids from diverse backgrounds

• The program will provide the opportunity to be involved in physical activity enhancing your

child’s learning ability in the classroom

• All children will learn about Australia’s greatest and biggest sport and new skills

• Participating in AFL and sports helps children integrate into the community

AFL NSW are also providing lucky Hurstville Public School students and their

families, 100 FREE tickets, free meal voucher, and free bus transport on a ‘first

come, first served basis’ to a Sydney Swans game on Saturday 21st July. The

Live AFL Game Experience was an enormous success last year, with tickets

going very quickly.

Please make sure you speak with Ms. Rourke to secure your spot and this

amazing experience.

Extracurricular News

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Student Representative Council

On Wednesday 20th June, the SRC are holding a sports-themed fundraiser day – “Be Sporty Day”, in

conjunction with the Premiers Sporting Challenge. Students across K-6 are currently participating in the

Challenge each week. The Premiers Sporting Challenge promotes the importance of a healthy and active

lifestyle. Students and teachers are encouraged to dress up as their favourite sports star or wear their sportiest

clothing on the day, and bring a gold coin donation. All funds raised will go to the Stewart House charity

organisation, which provides quality health, education and support for struggling students in NSW and ACT

school to improve their self-esteem, resilience and general well-being.

In addition, there will be a Teachers Vs Year 6 Students’ Newcomb Ball competition during recess and

lunch, which is a variation of volleyball. All Hurstville Public School students will be encouraged to watch

the teachers and students get active.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in their sportiest clothing!

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Premier’s Sporting Challenge 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,

Our school has registered to participate in the 2018 NSW Premier’s Primary School Sport Challenge.

The purpose of the Challenge is to encourage students to participate in sport, games and physical activity - and

to have more students, more active, more often!

Over the ten week period in Terms 2 & 3, the whole school will be monitoring physical activity we do during

class time, at recess and lunch as well as during sport. What we do outside school hours will also count towards

the Challenge award for our class.

Students in Years 3-6 will be issued with a Challenge log book to record their physical activity.

Your support in encouraging your children to be physically active before and after school as well as on weekends

will encourage them to develop healthy lifestyle habits. You may like to join us in this venture by organising

family activities such as walking, swimming and cycling.

Each student completing the Challenge will receive a personalised certificate signed by the Premier of NSW.

Physical activity is valued for its physical, social and emotional benefits. It also helps young people to develop

communication skills, confidence and resilience while having fun with family and friends.

We look forward to working with you to support the healthy growth and development of your child.

Yours sincerely,

Kate Koch

Coordinating Teacher

Debating News

Sydney Primary Schools Debating This week our Hurstville Public School debating team competed against Carlton Public School ‘A’ for Round 2 of the Sydney Primary School’s Debating Competition. Leading up to the debate, all team members diligently planned, researched and practised to ready themselves. Being only their second debate of the competition, all team members were a little nervous, and very excited by the challenge. However, their effort during training sessions at school and at home, certainly made the students appear to have debated many times before. Hurstville A’s First Speaker opened strongly with their team’s arguments and maintained a confident, affirmative position on the topic:- ‘Schools should start the day with a 30 minute exercise class’. Carlton ‘A’

were able to make some very strong points in the negative position. As the Adjudicator later commented, our team just had the stronger rebuttals. Congratulations Daniel, Justin, Daria and Chaimy. Our next debate will be held at Baldface Public School on Monday 18th June at 1.30pm. As we are the away team, our teams will be taking the ‘Negative’ position on the day. Parents of the team members, are very welcome to attend the debate. Lunchtime training session is on Thursday each week. Ms Rourke (Debating Coach)

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TECHNOLOGY: Mrs Zeritis

Year 6 students entered a new arena for learning when they stepped into the Textiles room this week for their lesson. The lesson was designed to introduce student to fabric decoration techniques used in the textiles industry.

All students were given a calico bag and were instructed on how to prepare the bag for the tie dying process, which it was going to undergo. The girls enthusiastically tied elastic bands onto their bags to create areas where dye would not penetrate, and thereby make a design on the bag.

All students worked cooperatively and were willing to be given responsibilities around the various workstations that had been set up in the classroom.

I have no doubt that the girls are eagerly awaiting next week’s lesson as this will involve them untying their elastics and viewing the designs they created on their bags.

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Comment Child Protection Issues in Every Day Life

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SCIENCE: Mr. Adams – A flaming good time!

This week Primary Links students continued to work

towards their Bunsen burner license.

Students revised the names of the parts of the

Bunsen burner and the procedure for lighting the burner. Students

then used their senses to make observations and they listed differences between the yellow and blue

flame.

Having made some excellent predictions, students

were able to successfully determine by experiment

that the blue flame is hottest and they gave reasons

why the yellow flame is also called the safety flame.

Students worked competently and safely in their laboratory.

Next week students will determine, by experiment, which part of the blue flame is hottest.

ENGLISH: Mr Morgan

Keeping their eyes on the horizon and the wind at their backs, our intrepid English explorers set sail across

the murky waters of metaphor and on toward the shadowy realm of narrative storytelling.

Discussing the myriad reasons for which stories are told and the exciting new forms these stories can

take, our enthusiastic crew were charged with the task of reinterpreting common experiences in new and

exciting ways in the hope of encouraging a reinvigoration of their own creative writing; making the

ordinary extraordinary.

Focusing their attention upon the multi-sensory experience of consuming small morsels of candy, the

students discovered that even the most seemingly insignificant or common experience may be

reimagined, imbued with fresh meaning and described anew.

What an exciting and delicious week!

MATHEMATICS: Ms Kimber

This week’s lesson involved using a grid reference activity to pinpoint locations on a number plane. Grid

referencing gives a letter then a number; the letter being along the horizontal axis (the top and bottom)

and the number on the vertical axis, which are the two sides. A street map uses grid co-ordinates to specify

the locations of streets and points of interest.

The Year 6 students thoroughly enjoyed this activity.

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CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS: Miss Zeritis

Talent was glowing through this week in Visual Arts!

This was our first time using correct proportions and our drawing skills were taken to the next level. Did

you know your eyes are half way down your head? And your mouth is as wide as the space between

your pupils? Or that you can fit 5 eyes across your face? Well, we do now and we can draw much more

accurate portraits with our new knowledge of realistic size and position of facial features! We have also

improved our spatial estimation skills. We put a lot of effort into these drawings and demonstrated a

fantastic attitude to learning new skills.

Brooke Reid

Temporary Primary Links Coordinator: 9580 3614

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Hello students! You might think that the Shine Art Academy is just like any other art school. But you will soon find out that

lessons here are quite different. This is a place full of creative energy, and our students like to experiment

and take risks-doing things they haven't done before.

We look forward to having you, the Kindy to Year 2 students to join us at Hurstville Public School. Your

work here could take many forms of art, a painting, illustration, ceramics or even graphic design and can

be made using traditional methods such as sketch pencils, paintbrushes, crayons, collage, or could be

made digitally on your tablet/computer.

We teach you about the history of art and design and will bring the enormous fun in the art lessons to

introduce you to the key elements and principles as we think while developing a love of art, laying a solid

foundation in visual art is also a must.

The class will be starting in week 2 term 3, 2018. Come to Shine Art Academy at Hurstville Public School

and we believe that your time here will help you think differently about and look at the world around you

in new and exciting ways.

Class information

DAYS : Monday (K - Y2) and Wednesday (K - Y2)

Time: 3.15pm -4.45pm ( 90 mins )

Location: Ground floor, E Block

Duration: 8 weeks (Week 2 to Week 9 of every school term)

Cost: $280 per term, including all materials used in class (eg. Easel, painting palette, variety of

brushes, loose sheets of cartridge paper or canvas, apron, charcoal, pencils, acrylic, ink, watercolour,

clay and so on.)

Limited Spaces: First 15 students only for Monday class & First 15 students only for Wednesday class

with Student–teacher ratio of 7:1 to make sure individual tuition.

Supervision: Our art teachers are tertiary qualified and practicing professional artists who have been

winners and finalists in major art prizes in Australia and globally.

TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

Monday Class Online Application Form Wednesday Class Online Application Form

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

PLEASE CONTACT Shine Art Academy 木星绘馆 via email: info@shineart.com.au

WeChat:

Mobile: 0426 060 929 p.s. Website is under construction.

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