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HORNSBY NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
HORNSBY NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

                                                                                                                   31 March, 2021
Ida Street, Hornsby, NSW, 2077 Phone : 9987 4605   Fax : 9482 2527    Before/After School Care : 9482 3484
Email : hornsbynth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au                            Web site : www.hornsbynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

From the Principal...
  This week marks an exciting conclusion to the end of term
  1. The events began on Sunday with a most successful
  Band Workshop Day. The purpose of such days is to give
  students the opportunity to participate in small group
  tutorials and Band rehearsals over the day culminating in a
  concert at the conclusion of the day. We were pleased to
  see so many parents, at the concert and thank you for the
  support you gave your children. Just to be there to
  applaud and appreciate their efforts is so important.
  Music is an integral part of their growth and development
  and to support them in this way is commendable.
  Special thanks to Gavin Hunter, the Band Committee and
  teachers—Mrs Cale, Mrs Butterworth and Miss                        STAFF CHANGES -
  Butterworth for their never ending support of the                  I regret to inform parents and caregivers that Mrs Flarey, a
  program. You are appreciated on so many levels.                    most valued teacher at Hornsby North has accepted a transfer
                                                                     to a nearby school. This is a temporary position for the
                                                                     remainder of 2021 and we may welcome Mrs Flarey back in
                                                                     2022, but for the rest of this year I wish Mrs Flarey the best
                                                                     for her new adventure at another school. Mrs Flarey’s
                                                                     replacement teacher will be Mrs Candice Bortz, who has
                                                                     worked at Hornsby North in Term 1. Mrs Bortz is an
                                                                     experienced teacher and will continue the programs planned
                                                                     by Mrs Flarey and the Year 2 team under the guidance of Ms
                                                                     Lisa Duncan, Assistant Principal and Supervisor of Year 2
                                                                     classes.
                                                                     Unfortunately, Mrs Louise Collett is unable to continue
                                                                     working on 1 Yellow for health reasons. Mrs Susan Tay will
                                                                     take over on Thursdays & Fridays for the remainder of the
  K-2 EASTER HAT PARADES -                                           year. However, I am pleased to say that Louise is recovering
  Today we celebrate the coming Easter break with Easter             well and will continue to work at the school in the Italian role
  Hat Parades for students in K-2. The enthusiasm and                and as a casual during Terms 3 & 4 when she is back to her
  happiness on the faces of the children as they came to             healthy best. We wish Louise all the best in her recovery and
  school today was wonderful to see. To add to the                   eagerly await her return.
  positivity of the day, we were able to welcome parents             Mrs Annie Bala has been away from 5 Turquoise during the
  into the school once again to share the occasion with the          last 2 weeks. The reason is personal and private but I assure
  staff and children.                                                parents that if Mrs Bala could be with her class she would be.
  Thank you to parents for following the COVID restrictions          Today she is with the class, despite being on leave. It is
  without fuss or complaint. This makes our job so much              anticipated that Mrs Bala will return to class in Terms 2, 3 & 4.
  easier. Below are some photos which depict the happy               When a teacher is away, we endeavour to employ the same
  faces on children and parents. Happy Easter and Happy              teacher but as parents would appreciate, at times the
  holidays everyone.                                                 temporary teacher is committed to a day or two at another
                                                                     school. I understand and appreciate parental concerns, but I
                                                                     assure parents of 5T Mrs Bala was in contact with the
                                                                     replacement teacher sending the lessons for the day and
                                                                     Nicole, the SLSO attached to Year 5, worked in the room or
                                                                     close to the room until lunchtime each day, ensuring that the
                                                                     programs Mrs Bala has planned were operational.
                                                                     STUDENT SUCCESS -
                                                                     Last weekend, Huanchen (Yr 3) won 3rd place at the Tennis
                                                                     Club Tournament of the Voyager Tennis Academy. He was the
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   runner-up at the previous Tournament.                              Anish, Trevor, Richard, Aiden, Jemma, Owen, Henry,
   Two years ago, Huanxin (Huanchen’s elder brother) (Yr 5),          Marcelo, Oliver & Katherine.
   was the champion twice and the runner-up twice at the              LIBRARY NEWS -
   similar Tennis Club Tournaments. Last year, Huanxin                All students are able to borrow over the holidays. The
   represented the Voyager Tennis Academy and participated            library management system automatically extends the date
   at the Inter-District tennis competition U10 group.                due to after the school holidays. Hornsby Library also has
   Huanxin’s current tennis score is 2.43 on the UTR website.         many Premier's Reading Challenge books for you read and
   EASTER COLOURING COMPETITION WINNERS -                             add to your list. Happy Easter! Deb Nicklin.
   Congratulations to the following Year 1 students:-                 SCIENCE NEWS -
   Allie (1Pink), Lucas (1Green), Joanna (1Orange), Keon              Year 2 Minecraft Club:
   (1Yellow), Emily (1Blue), Vineth (1Red) & Hannah (1Purple).        Next term we are introducing a Year 2 Minecraft Club for
   Also congratulations to the following Year 2 students:-            the first time. Each class will have a 5 week window of
   Nick (2Yellow), Katrina (2Red), Saira (2Green), Anna               opportunity. It will be your child’s own choice to attend
   (2Purple) & Reef (2Orange).                                        and will take place in the Science Room during lunch play
   LOST PROPERTY IN THE SCHOOL -                                      time. The children will be given a specific challenge where
   Parents, there are a lot of lunch boxes, drink bottles and                                         they will apply their skills
   items of clothing being left scattered around the school                                           to an end goal.
   grounds. Unfortunately, we are finding that the majority of
   these have no names. Please label everything that is
   brought to school, so it can be returned promptly to your
   child.
   SKOOLBAG APP -
   Just a reminder to parents and caregivers to download the
   Skoolbag App to your phone if you haven’t already. Go to
   your App Store and search for “Skoolbag Hornsby North
   Public School”. We send out numerous notifications
   regarding last minute changes and there is also an Events
   page.
   SCHOOL FEES & CONTRIBUTIONS -
   Thank you to parents who have paid Term 1 fees so                         TERM               WEEK                CLASS
   promptly. Please contact me if you have difficulty meeting
                                                                               2                  1-5               2Green
   these costs, as arrangements can be made for part or time
   payments and support can be given. Term 2 fees will be                      2                 6-10              2Orange
   sent out early next term, so to avoid large payment
   amounts, please settle Term 1 fees as soon as possible. I                   3                  1-5               2Purple

   remind parents that the preferred payment method is                         3                 6-10                2Red
   securely online, via the School’s website “Make a
   Payment”. Only fields marked with an Asterix need to be                     4                  1-5               2Yellow
   completed.
                                                                      Environment News:
   Again, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter and a          A big thank you to all the families who have been donating
   safe and happy holiday. Students return to school on               'Discovery Pots.' The K-2 Green Thumbs now look after
   Tuesday, 20 April.                                                 their seeds in their classroom and shall take them home
                                                                      during the holidays for further care. We will join Years 3 &
                                              Maree Sumpton           4 next term in the garden to plant our food.
                                                         Principal

   Coming Events -
   Thursday 1 April            Scripture Assembly / Last Day
                               Term 1.
   Term 2 -
   Monday 19 April             Staff Development Day—Pupil
                               Free.
   Tuesday 20 April            Students Return for Term 2.

   From the Classroom -
   SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS -
   Week 9, Term 1:
   Rebecca x 2, Karan, Yutti, Kai, Kaeley, Mishka, Artedis,
   Rianna, Eloise, Jason, Trinity, Kate, Juliette x 2, Emily, Leon,
   Reef, Matilda, Shamir, Harvey, Jessie, Janvi, Luke, Cindy,
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   SPORT NOTICEBOARD -                                               performing arts high school with specific enrolment criteria,
                                                                     which requires students to audition.
                                                                     February 2021—Expression of interest (EOI) to apply for an
       • Cross Country events for students in Years 3-6              audition via Conservatorium High website
         and eligible Year 2 students will be held on Fri-           https://conhigh.nsw.edu.au/2022-entry-application/
         day, 23 April.                                              25th June 2021—Applications close.
       • Inter-school Winter sport trials will continue              9th August 2021—Auditions begin at Conservatorium High.
         next term. Information will be posed on                     September 2021—Students find out if they have been
         Skoolbag.                                                   offered a place.
                                                                     To register for an audition, please complete the online
                                                                     application form located on our website:
                                                                     https://conhigh.nsw.edu.au/2022-entry-application/
                 PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS
     Years 1 & 2—Week 2 Term 2—Week beginning 26 April.              HORNSBY LIBRARY—CHANGE OF SERVICE & OPENING
     Years 3 to 6—Week 5 Term 2—Week beginning 17 May.               HOURS -
                                                                     With the Hornsby Library refurbishment underway, you
    Further details regarding booking times will be sent home        will find some changes to our services and opening hours.
              next term for students in Years 1 to 6.                For more information, families can visit the library’s
           Details for Kindergarten will be on See Saw.              website at: hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library

   P & C News -
   Please join us on Facebook to keep up-to-date on all
   matters P&C. Simply search for Hornsby North Public
   School P&C Association on Facebook and Like us to join.

   CANTEEN NEWS -
                                                                     YEAR 1 ARTWORK -
   Now that parents are welcome back at school, the Canteen
   is re-opening to volunteers. We are trialling volunteer
   helpers on Tuesday mornings, commencing 20 April.
   If you are interested in volunteering, please call Vicki in the
   Canteen. Thank you, Vicki Stubbings, Canteen Manager.

   UNIFORM SHOP -
   A reminder that the changeover to Winter uniform is on
   Monday, 3 May. The pop up Uniform Shop will be open
   tomorrow morning 8:45am to 9:30am (near the library) for
   last minute Winter purchases and to clear more second
   hand items. Qkr orders received by 8:00am Thursday will
   be delivered same day.
   Size 6 v-neck jumpers have arrived and all back orders will
   be filled tomorrow. Size 8 bomber jackets and Size 10 girls
   Winter dresses are on track to arrive soon and back orders
   will be filled Week 1 of Term 2. Any questions can be sent
                                                                     YEAR 3 ARTWORK -
   to hnpsuniforms@gmail.com. Thank you, Tanya
   Manwaring.

   BAND NEWS -
   If you have any questions please feel free to email me via
   hnpsband@gmail.com
   Thank you, Gavin Hunter, Band Committee President.

   SCHOOL BANKING NEWS -
   No School Banking until further notice.

   Community News -
   APPLICATION TO AUDITION FOR CONSERVATORIUM
   HIGH SCHOOL -
   Application to Audition for Conservatorium High School are
   NOW OPEN for 2022.
   Conservatorium High School is a specialist high school that
   accepts enrolments through audition.
   Please note that Conservatorium High School is a specialist
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