Horsley Herald Term 3 Week 5

Dear Parent/Carers,

Today is officially my last day relieving as your principal at Horsley Park PS, but I will be onsite until next Wednesday as we welcome Mrs Tanevski back from her leave.

A heartfelt thank you for welcoming me into your community and entrusting me with your children over the past 5 months. I have loved every minute of working at Horsley-engaging and working alongside you to ensure the success of your children’s learning and wellbeing. I will definitely cherish the positive interactions I have had with you and your children and all that I have learnt from the Horsley Park community. 

Oh and what beautiful sentiments I received as a surprise today from your children. Cards from all classes with personal messages that I will treasure. 

Lots has been happening here over the last fortnight, with our school getting behind the Matildas, like the rest of Australia, in their world cup quest. Although bowing out in the semis we have definitely enjoyed the buzz the team created around the school.

Thank you to all who came and spent time at school for our book parade and sausage sizzle hosted by the P & C. There were some great costumes from Kindergarten right through to year 6, many choosing characters from books read this year. It is always great to see our stage 3 students getting into the spirit for one final time.

We are excited to have received our brand new computers and literacy resources (that our students are already utilising). This was made possible by generous donations to the school from the P & C. Their fundraising efforts and your generous support of these fundraising activities have allowed these purchases and we are truly thankful.

If you are looking for extra help to support your child with their learning, The NSW Student Learning Library contains a suite of English and Mathematics learning resources which are accessible to you that can be used at home.

Explore the NSW Student Learning Library here:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/initiatives/nsw-student-learning-library#/

Attendance: Everyday matters

Attendance is vital to the success of our learners each and every day. If your child cannot be at school because they are sick, have a medical appointment or other reasons please inform us of their absence. You can contact us on (02) 9620 1301 or send a note with your child to  explain their absence on return. 

LATE ARRIVALS FACTS… 

A couple of minutes here and there doesn’t seem like much, but look at the impact it has on your child’s education.

REMINDER:

The school gate does not open until 8:45am daily. Supervision by staff begins at this time. To ensure the safety of your children please arrive between 8:45 and 9:10am ready for our 9:15am bell. 

Flyers for a before and after school care service that operates across at Marion are available from the office should you require this service. 

Coming up…

• Zone Athletics carnival Wednesday 23rd 
• Science Fair experiments due Thursday 24th-Prizes on offer

Enjoy your weekend

Tracy Sweeney

R/Principal

Student Merit Awards

Student Sport Awards

Student Bronze Awards - Achieving 5 Merit/Sport Awards

Student Silver Awards - Achieving 10 Merit/Sport Awards

CONGRATULATIONS