Dear Parents and Carers,

Covid Guidleines

Thank you to our parents and carers who follow the Covid Guidelines and have had their child/ren Covid tested if they show any flu like symptoms. Working together to make things safe and the current arrangements more successful, really makes things easier on everyone. 

Any student or staff member who has flu like symptoms - cough, sore/itchy throat, runny nose, head cold or fever MUST have a Covid test. They must isolate until the results are known. 

BEFORE students return back to school it is VERY IMPORTANT to email the results to their class teachers or the office. 

Anyone who sends their child to school without having a Covid test or presenting the the results to our school - will be made to come and collect their child and follow the correct procedure. 

This is a NSW Department of Education practice and all schools must follow these procedures. 

Should this process not be followed and the virus is spread at our school - there are some very serious consequences.

There are no exceptions - Everyone needs a Covid test if they have the above symptoms.

The negative result must be presented to our school before your child/ren return to school. It doesn’t matter if a test has been taken previously - everyone needs a new test every time they have fresh symptoms.

I realise the challenges and frustrations - There are no exceptions and am hopeful that you appreciate the school's position.

Thank you for your support.

School Leaders 2021

On Tuesday 1st November we will be hearing from the Yr 5 students who are seeking to be elected as a school leader. We have been supporting students with their speeches and have encouraged students to prepare as much as possible, thinking about why they would make a great school leader. A fair voting system will take place and our new student leaders will be announced at presentation day. Students and Staff will be voting in two school captains, two vice captains and ambassadors for 2021.

Reports

Student Reports will come home on Friday 11^th December. If you have any questions realted to your child's report, please contact the school office to make an appointment with their class teacher.

Last Day for students 2020 

The final day for students is Wednesday 16^th December. Students are required to attend school on the last day of term. Please do not allow them to stay home. This day is a special one – celebrating with their peers and time to farewell our outgoing Year 6 students.

Staff Development/Pupil Free Days for all staff is: Thursday 17th & Friday 18th December.

First Day for 2021

The first day for Yr 1-6 is Friday 29^th January. All Kindergarten students start on Monday 1^st February. 

Respectful Communication
All staff at Horsley Park Public School including teachers, education support staff, office staff, the Assistant Principal and Principal are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all our students. Our staff take their work very seriously and feel privileged to be able to play an important role in each child’s education. Our school expectations are that all parents/carers and visitors to our school behave in an appropriate and respectful manner to school staff at all times. We have a zero tolerance approach to any inappropraite behaviour such as aggression or intimidation of school staff, by any means (e.g. in person, by phone or email).

We have a fabulous relationship with our school community and thank you all for your support throughout 2020 especially during these unusual times for everyone. 

Term 4 Dates

End of Year Activities

We have lots of fun activities planned to celebrate the end of a very challenging year. 

Have a wonderful week

“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” – Oprah Winfrey

Anica Tanevski

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We are currently coming to the end of a school planning cycle and evaluating the 2018-2020 school plan. We will then be designing a new 4 year School Improvement Plan.

Your feedback and ideas are vital to ensure that the new plan best meets the needs of our whole school community.

Please take 5 minutes to complete the two questions to have your say.

https://horsleyparkps.schoolzineplus.com/survey/8 

Anica Tanevski

Principal

Seven steps to slowing down
As our lives get busier and more hectic, it is important to take some time out to relax, restore and recuperate. Here are seven simple steps that may help you slow down. Give these steps a try, you’ll feel better for it!
1. In your relationships, focus on quality - not quantity. Spend quality time with those you love, actively listen to them and try to reduce distractions.
2. Get a good night’s rest. A proper sleep can help you reset and start the day off on the right note.
3. Take a break from social media and the news. While it is great to stay connected to what is happening around us, it is important to not become overwhelmed by the vast intake of information.
4. Practice mindful eating – actually take the time to enjoy the meal you’re eating and the company you’re with.
5. Check in with your emotions in order to manage your feelings and prevent burning out. Think about the things that might be causing stress and try to limit the impact it has on your emotions.
6. Focus on your personal achievements. Enjoy the tasks you are completing and focus on the journey you are taking as you achieve your goals.
7. Create a healthy environment. Simply opening a window to allow a fresh breeze to come into your space or allowing more natural light into your room can have great effects on your mood.
To learn more about slowing down, please see the link below.
https://www.mindful.org/seven-ways-to-slow-down/ 

Make a difference. 

Save your bread tags and send them to school.

Horsley Park Public School is supporting the Bread Tags for Wheelchairs initiative.  Your bread tags will fund wheelchairs for disadvantaged people in South Africa. 

For more information, please look at the website below.

https://ozbreadtagsforwheelchairs.org.au/

We had our Bunnings bbq on Saturday 21/11. We managed to raise $828.00. Thank you to the parents, teachers and also to our year 5 & 6 students Karli & Scarlett who volunteered their time and gave up their day.

Doughnut orders close 1st December, Get your orders in now so you don’t miss out!!

Christmas raffle tickets are out. We have some fantastic prizes if you would like extra tickets they are at the office.