Dear families,
Please find below some final end of term information. On behalf of all staff we hope that everyone has a safe and happy Christmas break and we look forward to seeing you next year.
Staffing Update
The majority of classroom teacher appointments have now been finalised for 2021:
Class | Staff Member |
JP Special | Gill Reddick + tbc |
Rec | Nikol Vidov |
Rec | Vicky Jones + tbc |
R/1 | Kylie Cook |
1 | Anne Whittaker + Megan Harris (1 day a week) |
2 | Helen Papastamatis |
2 | Kerrie Evans |
3 | Luke Springer |
3 | Deann Perry + Renee Hanna (1 day/week) |
3/4 | Tracey Burner |
4 | Craig Johnston + Grant Perelman (1 day a week) |
4 | Isobel Roberts |
5 | Ben Kitchin |
5 | Brooke Jones |
6 | Danielle Murphy |
6 | Fred Peters |
6 | Aileen Clancy + Michael Boere |
7 | Neil Wuttke |
7 | Tracey Buckley |
Science | Julie Stone + Tracy Marks |
PE | Renee Hanna |
Performing Arts | Elena Sourbis |
Italian | Mary Taheny + Deanna Disotto |
Technology | Grant Perelman |
Year 7 Graduation
Earlier this week we held our Graduation Ceremony which was a great opportunity to recognise and acknowledge our year 7 students. We wish them all the best for next year. Congratulations also to the students who were the recipients of the following awards that were presented on the night:
Award Name | Recipient
|
Mark Burler Hindmarsh Shield School Federal Electorate Award | Maddison R |
Mary Colton Award Local Electorate Award | Ziah C |
HBPS Academic Award
| Ryan Z |
HBPS Sport Award
| Edie B |
HBPS Community Award
| Allegra D |
HBPS Leadership Award
| Hudson O |
HBPS Italian Award
| Lilly H |
HBPS Boxing Kangaroo Award Olympic Values – ‘ASPIRE’ | Michael M |
HBPS Performing Arts Award
| Kirsty M |
HBPS Science Award
| Jemma R |
HBPS Technology Award
| Alisha P |
Metcalfe Award
| Luca G Luka V |
Kiwanis Award
| Katelyn K Haris J |
Along with the Year 7 graduation awards, at our final assembly today, the following students received the Mary Colton Award which was presented by Matt Cowdrey (MP):
Reception – Year 2 Category: Sia I
Year 3 – 5 Category: Athan L
Sports Leadership Roles
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for team leadership roles next year. With the year 6 cohort moving to high school at the end of 2021, they have also been given the opportunity to take on these positions. A formal presentation for these students will occur in term 1 next year.
| Yr 7 Girls | Yr 7 Boys | Yr 6 Girls | Yr 6 Boys |
Herons
| Lara H(C) Maddie W (V/C) | Ollie H (C) Luka B (V/C) | Dimi G (C) Summer E (V/C) | Charlie G (C) Harry K (V/C) |
Sandpipers
| Catherine S (C) Holly S (V/C) | Tyson W (C) Cameron K (V/C) | Scarlett A (C) Sarah S (V/C) | Xavier P (C) Ash T (V/C) |
Pelicans
| Irini C (C) Ava S (V/C) | Josiah B (C) Matthew B (V/C) | Lara M (C) Mia C (V/C) | Tate W (C) Lennox B (V/C) |
Seagulls
| Georgie F (C) Olivia B (V/C) | Ashton L (C) Alex C (V/C) | Leila H (C) Zaria G (V/C) Siena H (V/C) | Gabriel M (C)
|
Volunteer Award
Our school volunteer award for this year has been presented to Audrey Hoskin. Audrey, a grandparent, has been a dedicated volunteer in the Grub Club. She spends significant amounts of time working in the garden on weekends and school holidays, attends working bees and makes jams and chutneys from the garden produce. Audrey also makes sure the chooks are well fed and looked after.
On behalf of the school community, we thank Audrey for her outstanding contribution.
Farewell
Along with our graduating year 7 students, today we farewelled a number of people within our school community; Judy Isaac (retiring Performing Arts teacher) and students from other year levels who are moving on. We wish them all the best for the future.
End of Year Reports
As a part of our commitment to ensuring that end of year reports are distributed effectively, the school will look to make adjustments where needed, including the provision for reports to be accessed via smart phones using an app. This week was the first instance of reports being distributed using this platform and we expect moving forward that it will be a more seamless process for families. Please be aware that you can request a hard copy of your child’s report if you are unable to access the online platform.
Governing Council
Governing council would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year. We would also like to thank Principal Jolley, staff, parents and students on a commendable year despite all the difficulties, changes and uncertainty 2020 has thrown at them.
Congratulations to those graduating year 7, best wishes for your future. For those leaving us next year we also wish you all the best.
We hope you and your family keep safe and well and regardless of what 2021 decides to throw at you, May you have a year filled with love, laughter and one where your dreams turn into reality.
Office Opening Hours 2021
The office will be closed from today 11 December at 2.30pm.
The office will reopen on Wednesday 20 January and Thursday 21 January 2021 from 10am to 2pm.
Office will then reopen on the Wednesday 27 January when school returns.