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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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