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Homebush West Public School
4 March 2015
Homebush West Public School
Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful
in a changing world
Exeter Rd, Homebush West 2140 T9746 9304 F 9746 2148
E [email protected] W www.homebush.schools.nsw.edu.au
Special Points of Interest
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Clean Up Australia Day
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Open Night
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NAPLAN
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High School
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Dental Program
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Premier’s Reading Challenge
From The Principal
Right : Clean Up Australia Day;
Eager Stage 1 ready to clean up
This Week Wednesday Music Camp
Playgroup
Thursday Music Camp
Zone Swimming
Assembly A
Scripture Enrichment Groups Chess 3pm Friday Music Camp
Summer PSSA
French Classes
Next Week Monday Stage 1 Museum Excursion
Tuesday Sun Smile Dental Program
Wednesday Playgroup
Thursday Assembly B
Selec ve High School Test Scripture Enrichment Groups Chess 3pm Friday Summer PSSA
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French Classes
Thank you to everyone who a ended the open classrooms and meet the teacher night.
It was excellent to see so many families visi ng our classrooms and a ending the stage
informa on sessions. All stage handbooks will be on our website and available through
the school’s APP. Please take the me to complete the “Students Interests Inventory”
that is available through the website and the APP. Thank you to the staff for their
efforts in providing as much informa on as possible to everyone. Once again working
together we all make a difference for our students. Finally this year the P&C are
implemen ng a class parent system for each class. This person will be suppor ng the
class teacher in distribu ng informa on and reminders in regards to the class they are
associated with. If you would like to be a class parent or join your child’s class email list
please contact Suzanne Ellis.
School Events Good luck to all of our swimmers who will be compe ng in the
Zone Swimming Carnival this Thursday at Auburn swimming
centre. Thank you to Mr Leeson, Mr Fung and Ms Mignacca for
suppor ng and assis ng the students at the carnival. To our 10
musicians and Mr Debnam who will be par cipa ng in the
Symphonia Jubilate Combined Primary schools Music Camp at
Naamaroo Conference Centre, Lane Cove, have a musical me.
Looking forward to hearing about both events.
Term 1, Week 6 2015
Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Important informa on The Selec ve High School test for Year 6 students entering Year 7 next year is on Thursday
the 12th March. All students who are si ng the selec ve test should have received informa on regarding the test. If you have not received this informa on please contact
Miss Cannata, Ms Agnew or myself. Next Monday 9th March all Year 6 students will be
receiving their high school applica on form. It is important that these forms are filled out
correctly and returned to the class teacher by Friday 20th March. If you require assistance
with comple ng the applica on please contact the school. The
NAPLAN tests for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will be held in Term 2. I have included two
links from the department of educa on that can assist parents with understanding the
NAPLAN tes ng and procedure and also how to support your child during these tests.
h p://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/parent-carer-support/parent-carer-support.html
h p://www.nap.edu.au/verve/_resources/
NAPLAN_2015_Parent_informa on_brochure_web.pdf
Sun Smile Dental Program Tuesday 10th March Homebush West PS has been selected to the launch the “Sun Smile
Dental Program” in Sydney. We are very fortunate to have this opportunity. It is important
that all students take part in this incredible free program that promotes dental health, free
dental check-ups, valuable informa on on nutri on and oral health. Please complete the
permission notes sent home last week and return to the class teacher as soon as possible.
Dee Stephenson
Rel. Principal
We value
Respect for others
Coming up Term 1 Wednesday 4 March – Friday 6 March - Symphonia Jubilate Music Camp
Thursday 5 March – Zone Swimming Carnival
Monday 9 March – Stage 1 Excursion to The Australian Museum
Tuesday 10 March – Sun Smile Dental Program
Thursday 12 March – Selec ve High School Test
Friday 20 March – Harmony Day
Chinese New Year Celebra on
Thank you to our school community for their wonderful support
of our Chinese Celebra ons last Tuesday. I especially want to
thank all the parents who helped to make so many delicious
dumplings for our children, so that they had a chance to
experience the taste of Chinese New Year food. A special thank
you also to the parents helped the day before by making extra
dumplings and packing and serving them on the day in the
canteen.
Thank you also to the team of staff who helped to organise the
event and Ms Prouty who liaised with Honda. A Big thank you to
Honda for sponsoring our entertainers.
Together we have raised over $250 for our school.
Mrs Chow
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Term 1, Week 6 2015
Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Clean Up Australia Day Clean Up Australia Day is a simple way we can take ac on to clean up, fix up and conserve
our prized Australian environment. At Homebush West, we do our part each year by
cleaning up our school grounds. Each stage was given an area around the school to clean as a
symbol of our support for this valuable program
We value
Success for all
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Term 1, Week 6 2015
Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge 2015 The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2015 opens today. The Challenge aims to
encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to
experience quality literature. It is not a compe on but a challenge to each student to read,
to read more and to read more widely.
PRC Website: h ps://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/helpdesk.html
The Challenge is available for all NSW students in Kindergarten to Year 9, in government,
independent, Catholic and home schools. At HWPS, K-2 students treat the books during
learning me with their class teacher at school and Mrs Windon completes their online
entries for them. Stage 2 and Stage 3 students, using the PRC Website; enter their books at
home using their own username and passwords.
Students must read a certain number of books to complete the Challenge:
Minimum number of PRC books
K-2
30
25
5
K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9
3-4
20
15
5
3-4, 5-6, 7-9
5-6
20
15
5
5-6, 7-9
7-9
20
15
5
5-6, 7-9
Challenge
We value
A caring and safe
environment
Maximum number of Personal Choice books
Number of books you must read
PRC booklists you can read from
Privacy Informa on Two condi ons of entering the Challenge are that students may receive a cer ficate and
their name may appear on the Gold or Pla num Honour Roll. Cer ficates have the student's
name and school printed on them. The Honour Roll lists student names in the PRC website
only. Names are listed in alphabe cal order (not by school) and no other iden fying features
are included.
Students who do not wish to receive a cer ficate or have their name published on the Gold
or Pla num Honour Roll (or whose parents/carers do not wish them to) should not register
for the Challenge. These students may take part in the Challenge unofficially - they may use
the PRC booklists and can seek recogni on in their school community - but they cannot add
any books to an online Student Reading Record.
If you have any ques ons regarding the challenge please feel free to contact Mrs Windon,
Mrs Lahood or Mrs Hughes.
Mrs Windon Teacher/librarian
Good number sense Maths is a numbers game but for some students - and parents - the figures don't add up.
Here are some strategies to help kids to work out sums in their heads in a way that makes
sense to them.
Find out more: h p://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/maths/maths-a-toz/-/maths_glossary/RId5/141/mental%20strategy
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Term 1, Week 6 2015
Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Assembly Our school assemblies have begun for the year. Classes have been divided into two groups,
Group A and Group B and will a end assembly every Thursday, fortnightly. Classes have
been allocated a week to host the assembly where they have the chance to showcase some
of the wonderful things they have been learning in the classroom. Parents and community
are invited to a end the assemblies to keep up to date with school events and support their
children on stage.
Classes have been allocated the following groups:
Group A (Even Weeks): KL, KD, KH, 21E, 21C, 21S, 43O, 43K, 65I, 65C
Group B (odd Weeks): KP, KJ, 21A, 21B, 21R, 21K, 43M, 43B, 65L, 65M
The classes that will be hos ng in Term One are:
Week 6: 65I
Week 7: 65L
Week 8: 65M
Week 9: 65C
Week 10: School Representa ves.
Year 6 Library Monitors If you have a passion for reading and helping others, being a Library Monitor could be the
role for you.
We are looking for interested Year 6 students who can commit to helping in the library second half of lunch, once per week for 2015.
Please come to the library to register your interest in becoming a Library Monitor.
We value
Community
involvement
The role of a Library Monitor is to: Respect the library, the students and staff.
Re-shelve returned books
Tidy the shelves
Use Library Enquiry, to help others to locate books upon request.
Support students during Library Games
Learn the Dewey System
Other small jobs as requested by Mrs Windon, Mrs Lahood or Mrs Hughes Mrs Windon and Mrs Hughes will be holding training sessions in the Hub, Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, second half of lunch in week 7 & 8 - you must a end all training sessions to
be considered.
At the end of training, eight students will be chosen as school librarian monitors for 2015. If
you have successfully gained a posi on of school leader you must commit to that posi on
and cannot also be a Library Monitor.
Library Staff
Reading with your child at home When your kids see you reading and wri ng in everyday life – whether reading for pleasure,
sharing a story with them or making a shopping list – it teaches them that they are useful
skills. Here are some things you can do at home to help your kids with reading.
Find out more: h p://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/homework-and-study/english/english
- ps/reading-with-your-child-at-home
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Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Meet the Teacher, Parent Informa on and Open Night. We value
A caring and safe
environment
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Term 1, Week 6 2015
Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Removing head lice and nits Men on head lice and most of us instantly develop an itch. While head lice and nits, (the
eggs of head lice) are certainly annoying and persistent, they're not dangerous. Here's everything you need to know to rid your kids of head lice and nits.
Find out more: h p://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/removing-head-liceand-nits
P&C News The P&C will once again be holding a raffle to coincide with the Fancy Hat Parade. P&C are in
need of dona ons of Easter Eggs, chocolate, baskets, so fluffy toys.
If you can help, please leave your dona ons at the office for collec on by the P&C.
Raffle ckets will be available later in the term and winners of the raffle will be drawn at the
Fancy Hat Parade.
P&C Mee ng Monday last week was the first P&C mee ng for the year. We would like to thank everybody
for coming along, and for their valuable contribu ons and sugges ons. Elec ons were held
and the P&C now have a new Execu ve commi ee. We would all like to extend our gra tude
and encourage you to contact us with any of your concerns. To summarise the night’s
discussion:
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fundraising commi ee will begin organising the Easter holiday raffle and collec ng
dona ons, looking for volunteers;
We value
quality in
all the we do
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staff have completed mandatory child protec on and well-being anaphylaxis training;
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Road Safety is a concern at HWPS and the community is commi ed to educa ng
those who travel around our roads during peak mes. Flashing lights are to be
installed later in the year;
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other topics included; homework, BYOD, meframe for the announcement of classes,
beginning of Ethics classes, the need for more shade in our playground;
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local Labor candidate Jodi McKay a ended the mee ng and expressed support for the
full implementa on of the future building project at the school.
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P&C is proac vely communica ng with all levels of government to ensure the best
future outcomes for the planned school building project.
Next P&C mee ng will be on 18th May.
We are also looking for one parent from each class to volunteer as a ‘Class Parent’. This role
will include keeping up to date with what is happening in your child’s class and informing
other parents of the news/progress/upcoming events. Other parents will have the op on of
contac ng you for class informa on. Please contact us if you have any ques ons about this
or would like to be a Class Parent.
President
Karen Harper [email protected]
0422 090 111
Vice President
Suzanne Ellis [email protected]
0410 507 669
Secretary
Amy Yet Foy [email protected]
0435 209 008
Treasurer
Itzel Ornelas [email protected]
0410 016 931
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Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Senior So ball Boys:
Today, we had a great match against Croydon and everyone worked together. We had some
great catches from Ma hew and Byron. The man of the match was Abdullah. Homebush
West lost 24-3.
Wri en by Fred (Captain)
Senior So ball Girls:
Last Friday we played against Croydon Public School. It was an excep onal game as everyone
put 110% into their game. Even though some people don't know how to play very well yet,
we learned a thing or two. Everyone did their best and the final score was 20-5, unfortunately we lost. The player of the match was Umika because she supported her team really well.
Wri en by Varsha (Captain)
Junior Girls T Ball On the 26th of February 2015 we played against Croydon at Centenary Park. It was very fun,
especially when we worked as a team. We were very good at fielding and ba ng. Ms Branch
and Ms Morley are very good coaches. Croydon won, but hopefully we’ll improve next week.
Player of the match was Teresa. She supported us and gave us help when we needed it.
Congratula ons!
Junior Boys So ball Today we played two innings against an experienced Croydon team. They were very skilled
and even had their own bats. We achieved a few home runs (Zade and Manav). For most of
us it was our first game ever, so we did pre y well.
Player of the match was Zade. He was an all-round good ba er, fielder and team player.
We value
quality in
all the we do
Senior Cricket Last week our Senior Boys cricket team played a great game against Croydon Public School
and came away with a 75-35 win. The boys started well with bat and did not lose any wickets
from their 12 overs while scoring a respectable 60 runs. It was the boy’s consistent bowling
and fielding that separated the two teams as our first 6 bowling overs only went for 7 runs.
With this restric on to the run rate the wickets came soon a er with Croydon losing 3 in
quick succession. Both teams are to be congratulated for their impressive display of sportsmanship and skill.
Well done boys!
Mr Leeson.
Coach. One Way Traffic at Centenary Park As the grey clouds disappeared to the boundary; it was 'game on' for PSSA Round 2 against
Croydon. Captain Aryan won the toss at elected to send the opposi on in. With a belter of a
pitch, the Croydon juniors blasted our bowlers to all parts of the ground. Unfortunately for
us, it was hailing fours and sixes! Hadi almost took a 'KFC classic catch' as he leapt into the
sky at cover but the ball popped out of his finger ps as he hit the ground. The bowling a ack
of Aryan, Yahya, Hadi, Nikhil, Pranav and Ramsantosh bowled well at mes but only managed
to take one wicket between them. It was always going to be mammoth task to chase down
the imposing total. The opening pair of Yahya and Karthik did a sterling job to face the searing pace from the Croydon opening bowlers. Aryan managed to 'pull' and 'hook' a pair of
deliveries to the leg-side boundary which li ed the spirits of the team. We were never in the
hunt, and with a few representa ve players in the Croydon squad, we learned some valuable
lessons about cricket the hard way. Hold your head up high 'lads'!
Player of the match: Hadi
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Junior PSSA Cricket Score
Croydon defeated Homebush West 186 -38 runs
Coach Fung. Term 1, Week 6 2015
Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Strathfield Girls Languages High School Open Night You are invited to a end our Informa on Evening for Year 7 2016 on Wednesday 4 March in the
school hall, Albert St, Strathfield. 6.30 – 8pm. School Tours 6 – 6.30pm. For more informa on ph. 9746
6990 or visit www.strathfieg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Homebush Boys High School Open Morning ‐ Friday 6 March 2015
Parents and students wishing to make an applica on for enrolment in the 2016 Year 7 intake are invited to a end an informa on morning.
The morning will begin at 9.30am in the school hall and will conclude at 11.30am.
An addi onal tour of the school will occur at 9.30am un l 10.30 am on Thursday 19 March.
Phone 9764 3611 for details and a reserva on. Stewart House Clothing Appeal It is that me of year to think about cleaning out all those unwanted clothes, blankets, table cloths and
other linen and donate them to Stewart House. Please place your items in a plas c bag and bring them
to the foyer of the school office before Monday 16 March.
Please remember NO shoes, toys or games.
BRAVE Program for anxiety A free, evidence-based program that has been proven to help prevent and treat anxiety in young people aged between eight and 17 is now available online.
For more informa on www.brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au
Chinese Language Program ‐ Expression of Interest HWPS is planning to tryout a Chinese Language program for non- Chinese background speakers for
Stage 1. We are currently sending our an expression of interest to help us to make a decision.
The proposed program will run once per week for 40 mins. If you would like your child to par cipate,
please complete the note below and return to your class teacher by this Friday, 6, March.
We value
Success for all
My child, First Name __________ Last Name ______________of Class__________
in Year ____ would like to take part in non-na ve Chinese Language program.
Parent Name: ____________________ Signature: ____________________
Date: __________
Parent Connect Group Morning Tea Next Tuesday 10 March Mrs Prouty and The Parent Connect
Group will be hos ng a morning tea from 9am -10am on the
Ponds in front A Block (Library) weather permi ng. This will be
a me for parents and carers to "connect” with each other and
the community.
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Mums in Touch
Please join us to
pray for the
needs of the
school on
Friday
6 March
Club Room of St Columba
Church,
Homebush West.
Contact Chris Prouty for more
information
Term 1, Week 6 2015
Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Merit Award Recipients Week 4 & 5 Congratula ons to the following students:
21K –
21B –
21A – 21E –
21R ‐
21C –
21S ‐
43O –
43S –
43K –
43B ‐
65M ‐
65L ‐
65I ‐
We value
Success for all
Angelina C
Allura R
Ashaz M
Ashmita S
Yuuki H
Denah H
Sabrina P
Faith J
Angela W
Ricky G
Wendy D
Ra y
Daniel L
Umika S
Yaliniyan J
Subal S
Bella M
Rianon C
Jocelin L
Eliiot S
Aalia V
Makairo O
Gordan Z
Aryan S
Lokisha P
Sijarthan
Yifei W
Namsemi L
Sun L
Nicole C
Abdullah I
Vivan S
Sebas an P
Tia E
Javan Z
Makayla K
Kanishk G
Venkatvidipred M
Kovid S
Teresa
Alicia K
Fatma R
Claire L
Juan S
Ilma A
Ahdrit M
Iwrindeep S
Samy
Valens C
Yeliz G
Youngsun Y
Fiona C
Noah T
Hiba
Trinity M
Song S
Interna onal Women's Day On Sunday the 8th March Strathfield council is holding a women’s networking event at Strathfield
Town Hall to celebrate Interna onal Women's Day.
We would like for all women to come along, have a bite to eat and connect with local women.
I hope to see you on the day
For more informa on contact Courtney Clark, Community Services Officer, P 9748 9613 F 9764 1034,
www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au
We're having a 5‐a‐side Soccer Compe on and You're Invited!
On the 15th of March 2015 we are holding the inaugural Reid Community Cup at Timbrell Park in Five
Dock.
The Community Cup brings together eight local chari es from across the Reid electorate for a one day
5-a-side soccer tournament. The organisa ons serve the community across the areas of Community
Support, Refugee and Migrant Assistance, Disability Awareness and Youth Issues.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and the Inner West Courier or visit the website h p://
craiglaundy.com.au to find out more about the wonderful work they do.
Please come down to watch some soccer and meet the chari es that do so much in our community.
When: 10am - 3pm 15th March 2015
Where: Timbrell Park, Five Dock
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Term 1, Week 6 2015
Homebush West Public School Excellence in Public Education
Equipping students to be active, informed and successful in a changing world
Walking Bus News What is the Walking Bus? The Walking Bus is a group of students who walk to and from school
supervised by two adult volunteers
Can I enrol my child to join the Walking Bus? Yes! Just fill in a form and return it to the office. Refer to the map on the doors in the office for your closest Walking Bus stop. The Walking Bus
meets under the stairs outside the office in the a ernoon a er the bell goes
Does my child have to go on the Walking Bus every morning and a ernoon? No, use the Walking
Bus when it suits your family
I have some ques ons where can I get more informa on? Speak to Chris Prouty, Ms Kanakakis or
parent Suzanne Ellis 0410 507 669 [email protected]
Thank you to those parents and carers who have expressed interest in volunteering for the Walking Bus. We really appreciate your help and support and will be contac ng new people regarding volunteering in the next few weeks
Please be aware students who are enrolled on the Walking Bus will have road safety training in
week 5 so please enrol before then even if you may not use it un l later in the term
We value
Success for all
Friday Hot Dog Orders – Last orders by 3pm Thursdays
……………………………………………………………………………
Hot Dog Order Form
First Name: ____________________
Last Name: _____________________
Class: _____________
Plain Hot Dogs at $2.50 each ____________
Halal Chicken Hot Dogs at $2.50 each _____________
I wish to order for the whole term, I have enclosed $____________
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Term 1, Week 6 2015
2015 information for parents
What is NAPLAN?
Who will run the tests?
The National Assessment Program – Literacy
and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national
assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7
and 9. All students in these year levels are
expected to participate in tests in reading,
writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar
and punctuation) and numeracy. All government
and non-government education authorities have
contributed to the development of NAPLAN
materials.
NAPLAN tests are conducted at schools and
administered by classroom teachers, school
deputies or principals. Each state and territory is
responsible for marking the tests in accordance
with strict guidelines and processes.
Why do students do NAPLAN tests?
NAPLAN is the measure through which
governments, education authorities, schools,
teachers and parents can determine whether
or not young Australians are meeting important
educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
The tests provide parents and schools with an
understanding of how individual students are
performing at the time of the tests. They also
provide schools, states and territories with
information about how education programs are
working and what areas need to be prioritised for
improvement.
NAPLAN tests are one aspect of a school’s
assessment and reporting process; they do not
replace the extensive ongoing assessments made
by teachers about each student’s performance.
What will be tested and how?
NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential
for every child to progress through school and
life, such as reading, writing, spelling, grammar
and numeracy. The content of each test is
informed by the national Statements of Learning
for English and mathematics, which underpin
state and territory learning frameworks. Questions
are multiple-choice or require a short written
response. The writing task requires students to
write a text in response to a prompt.
To give you an idea of what the tests look like,
sample questions and a sample writing task are
available on the NAP website: www.nap.edu.au
How can I help my child prepare for the
tests?
NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills
that students have already been learning through
the school curriculum. Teachers will ensure
students are familiar with the test formats and will
provide appropriate support and guidance. If you
have any questions about your child’s preparation
for NAPLAN, you should make a time to speak
with their teacher.
The best way you can help your child prepare for
NAPLAN is to reassure your child that NAPLAN
tests are just one part of their school program,
and to urge them to simply do the best they can
on the day. The use of services by coaching
providers is not recommended.
What additional support can schools
provide for students with special needs?
All students are encouraged to participate in
NAPLAN tests. Students with disability may
qualify for adjustments that reflect the support
normally provided in the classroom. Students who
have a temporary injury may also be reasonably
accommodated.
A formal exemption may be granted for a student
with significant intellectual disability and/or
significant coexisting conditions, or for a student
who has recently arrived in Australia and has a
non-English speaking background.
Your school principal and your state testing
authority can give you more information on
special provisions or the process required to gain
a formal exemption.
How is NAPLAN performance measured?
Where can I get more information?
NAPLAN is not a pass-or-fail type test. Individual
student performance is shown on a national
achievement scale for each test. Each test scale
has 10 bands and all year levels are reported
on the same scale. Six bands are reported
for each year level for each test. One of these
bands represents the national minimum standard
for students at each year level. A result at the
national minimum standard indicates that the
student demonstrated the basic literacy and
numeracy skills needed to participate fully in that
year level. The performance of individual students
can be compared to the average performance of
all students in Australia.
For more information about NAPLAN:
What happens if my child is absent from
school on test days?
Where possible, schools will organise for
individual students who are absent at the time
of testing to complete missed tests at another
time during the testing week. Individual students
are not permitted to sit tests after Friday 15 May
2015.
Will I receive a report on my child’s
performance?
A NAPLAN report will be issued by your school
later in the year. The same report format is used
for every student in Australia. The school will
notify you when the reports are being sent to you.
If you do not receive a report, you should contact
the school. Individual student results are strictly
confidential.
How are NAPLAN test results used?
• Schools use results to identify strengths and
weaknesses in teaching programs and to set
goals in literacy and numeracy.
• School systems use results to review
programs and support offered to schools.
• Students and parents may use individual
results to discuss progress with teachers.
• Teachers use results to help them better
identify students who require greater
challenges or additional support.
• The community can see average school
NAPLAN results on the My School website:
www.myschool.edu.au
www.nap.edu.au
© Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority 2015
• visit the NAP website www.nap.edu.au
• contact your child’s school
• contact your state or territory’s education
authority (details available on the NAP
website).
NAPLAN 2015 tests timetable
Tuesday
12 May
Wednesday
13 May
Thursday
14 May
Year
3
language
conventions
40 minutes
writing
40 minutes
reading
45 minutes
numeracy
45 minutes
Year
5
language
conventions
40 minutes
writing
40 minutes
reading
50 minutes
numeracy
50 minutes
language
conventions
45 minutes
writing
40 minutes
reading
65 minutes
numeracy
calculator
40 minutes
noncalculator
40 minutes
language
conventions
45 minutes
writing
40 minutes
reading
65 minutes
numeracy
calculator
40 minutes
noncalculator
40 minutes
Year
7
Year
9
• Language conventions test includes spelling,
grammar and punctuation.
• Numeracy test includes number; space;
algebra, function and pattern; measurement,
chance and data.
• Calculators are NOT permitted in the
numeracy test in Years 3 and 5. In Years 7 and
9, each student sits one numeracy test where
calculator use is permitted and one where it is
not.
Homebush West Public School
Student Interest Inventory 2015
Child's Name
Class
List the family members or people that live with you?
Describe your child's behaviour and personality at home?
Describe your child's strengths and interests, the things they are good at or love?
What motivates your child?
What worries your child?
What positive experience has your child had at school?
What negative experience has your child had at school?
What do you want your child to achieve at school this year?
What areas do you experience difficulties or concerns with your child at home?
Homebush West Public School
What do you do on a typical weekend?
What strengths, interests or skills do YOU have that you could share with the class or the
school?
How would you be a ble to help the class or the school?
Do you use the school a pp? Has it improved your awareness of school activities?
Do you read the newsletter? Why - Why not?
What is the best time to meet with you? Tick all the options that
9am
3pm
11am
5pm
7pm
Available most of
these times
Do you have any questions or suggestions for the school, the supervisor or teacher?
What parent information seminars would you like the school to run?
Homebush West Public School
Homebush West Public School
P.O. Box 2036 Homebush West NSW 2140
Telephone: 9746 9304 Facsimile: 9746 2148
Email: [email protected]
Australian School Competition Dates 2015
Entries Close – Wednesday April 1st 2015
Please tick the competition that you want to enter and send the completed
form and money to the school office by Wednesday April 1st 2015.
HWPS may not hold these exams on the above dates, but on a Friday of the
same week.
Competition subject
Digi Tech
Science
Writing
Spelling
English
Mathematics
Administration cost per student
Please Tick Cost
Year Level
$8
Years 3-6
$8
Years 3-6
$17
Years 3-6
$11
Years 3-6
$8
Years 3-6
$8
Years 3-6
$2.00 (Compulsory)

TOTAL $
No late
entries will
be accepted.
Date
Tuesday 19 May
Wednesday 3 June
15-19 June
Tuesday 16 June
Tuesday 28 July
Tuesday 11 August
Child’s Full Name: _________________________________________ Class: ________________________
SCHOOL ZONE
PARKING
Understanding
the rules
No Stopping
• Stopping is not permitted at
any time
• Dropping off or picking up
passengers is not permitted
Minimum penalty $311 and
2 demerit points
No Parking
• Drivers may stop to drop
off or pick up passengers
for a maximum of 2
minutes
• Driver must remain in or
within 3 metres of vehicle
• Vehicle must not be left
unattended
Minimum penalty $173 and 2 demerit points
Bus Zone
• Stopping is not permitted in
a bus zone during times of
operation
Minimum penalty $311 and 2 demerit points
Double
Parking
• Stopping next
to legally parked
vehicles is not
permitted
Minimum penalty $311 and 2 demerit points
Driveways
• Do not park
across, or on
a driveway
or any other
vehicle access.
Minimum penalty $173 and 2 demerit points
School Zones
SCHOOL
ZONE
• School zones
operate around all
30
AM
schools in Strathfield
30
PM
between 8 - 9.30am
SCHOOL
and 2.30 - 4pm on
DAYS
school days.
• The speed limit is 40km/h in school zones –
please drive carefully.
8-9
2 -4
40
Minimum penalty $182 and 2 demerit points
Penalties correct as at 1 January 2015
School zone rules are for your child’s safety.
Please drive carefully around Strathfield. A safety message from:
HAMPDEN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL CELEBRATES HARMONY DAY
MARKET AND FOOD DAY
SATURDAY MARCH 28th
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
COME AND SAMPLE OUR GREAT FOOD STALLS
MEET OUR CELEBRITY CHEFS
BROWSE THROUGH OUR MANY MARKET STALLS
FREE ENTRY
LOTS OF THINGS TO BUY INCLUDING BOOKS & CLOTHES
LOTS OF FOOD TO FEED THE WHOLE FAMILY
COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE
TIMES 10AM – 3PM
IF YOU WANT TO BE A STALL HOLDER (FOOD OR MARKET)
PLEASE RING THE SCHOOL FOR DETAILS 97504111
Hampden Park Public School Hampden Road LAKEMBA NSW 2195
Phone: (02) 9750 4111 Fax: (02) 9740 5153 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hampdenpk-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
facebook.com/hampdenparkpublicschool
twitter.com/hppslakemba
youtube.com/channelhppslakemba
2014-2015
Family
Energy
Rebate
Apply before Midnight
16 June 2015
$150*
towards
energy
bills
2 MINUTES TO FILL IN A FORM
https://applications.fer.trade.nsw.gov.au/
* eligibility criteria apply
What is the Family Energy
Rebate?
WHAT DO I NEED TO
DO BEFORE I APPLY?
The Family Energy Rebate helps to cover the
cost of energy bills for NSW households with
dependent children. In 2014-2015 the rebate
gives:
Before you apply, here’s a
quick checklist. Have you:
• Up to $150 credit on electricity bills for eligible
applicants who hold an account with an
electricity retailer
• Up to $165 direct payment to nominated bank
accounts for eligible applicants who live in a
residential community (caravan or mobile home
park) and receive electricity from the park
operator.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR
THE REBATE?
To be eligible you MUST:
• Be a NSW resident; and
• Have been assessed by the Federal
Department of Human Services (DHS) as being
eligible for the Family Tax Benefit (FTB) A or B
at any time during the 2013-2014 financial year,
and have received an FTB payment in respect
of that eligibility; and
• Be an account holder of an electricity retailer, or
a long-term resident of a residential community
(caravan or mobile home park), whose name
appears on the electricity account for supply to
her or his principal place of residence.
APPLY
ONLINE
NOW!
• L
odged your tax return for
2013-2014 with the Australian Taxation Office
or informed the Department of Human Services
(DHS) if you are not required to lodge a tax
return?
• R
eceived confirmation from DHS as to your
eligibility for Family Tax Benefit A or B for 20132014?
HOW TO APPLY
• O
NLINE – it takes just two minutes to submit an
application. Processing starts immediately.
• PAPER – download a form from the website,
complete and submit by email, fax or post.
Use this form if you receive your electricity from
the operator of the residential community where
you live.
for more information
& assistance
PHONE Service NSW 13 77 88
EMAIL
WEB
[email protected]
www.resourcesandenergy.nsw.
gov.au/info/familyenergyrebate
Term 1 Week 6 第一学期第六周
本周 星期二 - 家长信息日，课堂开放日，下午三点到六点
星期三 ‐ 音乐营 ‐ 学前活动班 星期四 ‐ 音乐营 ‐ 全校大会 A 组 ‐ 宗教学习 ‐ 兴趣小组 ‐ 区游泳比赛 ‐ 国际象棋班，三点 星期五 ‐ 音乐营 ‐ 夏季 PSSA 体育竞技开始 ‐ 法语班 Next Week 下周 星期一 ‐ 一二年级郊游：澳洲博物馆 星期二 ‐ “太阳微笑”牙齿保健项目 星期三 ‐ 学前活动班 星期四 ‐ 全校大会 B 组 ‐ 精英中学考试 ‐ 宗教学习 ‐ 兴趣小组 ‐ 国际象棋班，三点 星期五 ‐ 夏季 PSSA 体育竞技开始 ‐ 法语班 From the Principal 校长的信息 School Events 本周四，学校几位老师会带学生去 Auburn 游泳池参加区的游泳比赛。另外 Mr Debnam 会带十位学生去参加在 Lane Cove 的 Naamaroo 会议中心举办的交响乐音乐营。 Important Information 明年申请上精英中学的学生在三月十二日星期四会参加精英中学入学考试。这些学生
应已收到有关的资料。要是你们还没有收到，请联系 Cannata 老师， Agnew 老师或我
本人。 另外三月九日下周一，所有六年级的学生会收到中学入学申请表格。这些表格要正确
填写好，在三月二十日星期五前交回学校。要是你们需要帮忙填写表格，请联系学校。 还有三，五年级的 Naplan 考试会在第二学期举行。下面教育部的网页里提供了有关
Naplan 的考试程序以及在考试期间如何帮助孩子 http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/parent‐carer‐support/parent‐carer‐support.html http://www.nap.edu.au/verve/_resources/NAPLAN_2015_Parent_information_brochure_w
eb.pdf Sun Smile Dental Program “太阳微笑”牙齿保健项目
三月十日，我们学校被选为悉尼“太阳微笑”牙齿保健项目的试点学校，正式展开活
动。我们很幸运有这样的机会免费参加牙齿的保健项目，包括检查，牙齿保护，牙齿
营养等等有关的信息。希望所有学生都参与。请家长把上星期发回去的允许条子尽快
填好交给班主任。
Coming up 近期大事 第一学期 三月三日星期二：家长信息日，课堂开放日，下午三点到六点半
三月四日星期三到三月六日星期五：交响乐音乐营
三月五日星期四：区际游泳赛 三月九日星期一：一二年级澳洲博物馆郊游 三月十日星期二：“太阳微笑”牙齿保健项目 三月十二日星期四：精英中学入学试 三月二十日星期五：和谐日 Reading with your child at home 当孩子看到你在日常生活里经常阅读写作，他们会懂得这些都是很有用的技巧。你们
在家里可以如何帮助他们阅读呢？这里有些建议：
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/homework‐and‐study/english/english‐tips/reading‐
with‐your‐child‐at‐home Removing head lice and nits 以下的资料是有关如何消除头虱的 http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/removing‐head‐lice‐and‐nits P&C News 像往年一样，家长委员会会在我们学校的复活节新奇帽子游行期间举办卖彩票抽奖活
动。家长委员会需要家长们捐复活蛋，巧克力，篮子，还有毛毛小动物等。我们可以
用这些做成几个供抽奖的礼物篮子。要是你们可以赞助的话，请把东西送到校办公室。
彩票稍迟会发给家长们卖。抽奖活动在帽子游行后举行。 Changes to School Attendance Data 最近出了全国性的学生出勤记录标准。这个标准适用于澳洲的政府学校，天主教学校
以及其他私立学校。从现在起，凡是请假去旅游或因其他家事请假的都当缺勤处理。
请家长务必在请假之前填上 Application for Extended Leave ‐ Travel 的表格，获得学校的
允许才请假。有时学生的假期不一定批准，特别是高年级的学生。 Chinese New Year Celebration‐Thank you 上周二的中国农历新年的庆祝活动中，大家都很开心愉快！我在这特别想谢谢家长们
的大力支持，给我们学生带来了很多美味的饺子，让他们能够尝到我们的新年食物。
另外还有一些家长还花了更多的时间帮我们煎饺子，分饺子。非常的感谢。没有你们
的帮助，我们的活动是难以顺利完成的。
我们筹得的款项有 250 块，以后可以用于其他的文化活动。
-周老师 Strathfield Girls Languages High School Open Night Strathfield 语言女中开放之夜 在三月四日星期三，Strathfield 语言女子中学为 2016 年升七年级的学生举办信息夜。
时间是傍晚六点半到八点，六点到六点半是参观学校时间。地点是 Albert St, Strathfield，
学校礼堂内。详情请联系 9746 6990 或查看网页 www.strathfieg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au 更多的资料可以在以下网页找到 http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k‐
6assessments/shsplacement/index.php Homebush Boys High School Open Morning ‐ Friday 6 March 2015 Homebush 男子中学开放日，三月六日星期五早上 Homebush 男子中学邀请打算 2016 年上他们学校的学生和家长参加学校的信息日。 时间是早上九点半到十一点半，地点在礼堂。另外在三月十九日星期四早上九点半到
十点半会带学生家长游览校园。详情或约定电话：9764 3611 Stewart House Clothing Appeal 回收旧衣物
要是你们家有什么旧的衣物，毯子，被单，枱布等等，请把它们放在一个塑料袋里，
带到学校，放在校办公室前面。截止日期是三月十六日星期一。请不要放鞋子，玩具
和游戏在里面。 Walking Bus News 步行校车的问和答：  什么是步行校车？步行校车是由两个成年人带着一组学生步行上学和回家。  我可以帮我的孩子报名参加吗？可以，请把一张表格填好交回学校。办公室门
前有张步行校车的地图，你们可以参考看看最近的车站在哪？下课后步行校车
在校办公室门前，楼梯底下集中。  我的孩子要每天早上或每个下午都参加吗？不需要，哪个时间适合就用哪个时
间吧。  要是我有问题，我可以向谁打听？你们可以和 Chris Prouty， Kanakakis 老师或
家长代表 Suzanne Ellis 电话 0410 507 669 ，电邮 suzanne@suzanne‐ellis.com 
非常感谢那些自愿帮忙的家长。