PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
This week, in our staff meeting, we reflected on the term. There were well over 50 different events that have been happening throughout our school over the last ten weeks and this did not include any of the outstanding teaching and learning happening within the classrooms! As you know, Huapai District School is committed to providing these wider opportunities for all our students and you have been a major part of many of these; for this we thank you. We continue our wider opportunities next term as we approach camp season.
At the end of this term we say farewell to Ana Taione and Breanagh Chisnall with our very best wishes. We warmly welcome back John Petrie from sabbatical and are delighted to have Jason McKearney and Kirstin Robinson join the team.
As any good trainer will tell us, rest and recovery are as important as work. It is now time for our students (and staff) to rest, recover from the longest unbroken term in 18 months, and prepare for the exciting new adventures ahead.
On a personal note, both Keryn and I would like to thank you for your support this term. The feedback and words of encouragement have been appreciated.
Happy holidays, team Huapai!
Kind regards,
Maree Lloyd
Upcoming Events
- Junior End Of Term Assembly - Friday 9th July at 9:15am
- Senior End Of Term Assembly - Friday 9th July at 11:15am
- Last Day Of Term 3 - Friday 9th July
Student Of The Week
Ayvah says, "I like playing with my friends, basketball and maths. I like working with Kelly and Gail and I love the flying fox!."
Getting To Know...
Gail Rowe
Hi, I’m Gail and I’ve been a Teacher Aide here at Huapai for four years. I have been a TA for over twenty years. I have three sons and our family moved to Huapai to be freer after thirty years in Epson. I thoroughly enjoy power walking with my dog Baxter.
Toolbox Parenting Course
Date: Monday evenings 26 July - 30 Aug 2021
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $75 for individuals; $110 for couples
Venue: Huapai District School, Staffroom
In six sessions, typically run over six weeks, the Primary years Toolbox will support you to develop a strong and loving bond with your child, and build your confidence as a parent/caregiver. This Toolbox covers a range of topics, including the importance of love and connection, different parenting styles, understanding your child and their big feelings, discipline, boundaries, play and lots more.
This is a new and more specific version of our Middle Years Toolbox. This course is aimed specifically at parents of children 5 – 9 years.
Please register at the link below.
Driving On School Grounds
The school driveway is reserved for emergency and staff vehicles only. We have noticed an increase in cars driving onto school grounds recently, especially at drop off and pick up times. This is a health and safety risk. We therefore request that you please park on the road when dropping off or collecting your child(ren).
We also ask that you please refrain from parking across the school driveway, even for a short period of time, as this prevents authorised vehicles from entering or exiting the school.
Yummy Apple Stickers
It’s time to start collecting the apple stickers again! Every year we collect these stickers and bag cut outs, which count towards a share of $200,000 free DG sports gear. There is a printable form attached to this newsletter, or children can collect one from the office. Sticker sheets should be returned to school when they are complete.
HERO Notifications
We use HERO to send classroom updates and to share regular learning posts. HERO sends push notifications or emails. You can now choose how you receive HERO notifications as well as manage devices that receive them.
To set your own notification preferences:
Click on your profile image
Select EDIT PROFILE
Scroll down to My Devices and select your preferences.
Or please see the full instructions linked below.
