19 Nov 2011

Homebush Public School Rochester St Homebush NSW 2140

Phone: 9746 9171 9764 4472 Fax 9746 3516

Email: [email protected]

Mon 14 Nov Mon 21 Nov

Tues 15 Nov Tues 22 Nov

Wed 16 Nov Wed 23 Nov Parent Helpers’ Morning tea

Thur 17 Nov Thur 24 Nov Stage 2 Excursion

Fri 18 Nov Kindergarten Orientation Program Fri 25 Nov

Next Fortnight’s Diary Term 4 Weeks 6 & 7

Homebush Public School Rochester St Homebush NSW 2140

Phone: 9746 9171 9764 4472 Fax 9746 3516

Email: [email protected]

themselves if it is necessary for

their child to take a mobile phone

to school.

Our parent helper’s morning tea is

scheduled for Wednesday 23 No-

vember at 11:00 am in the school

library. It is our chance to say

“thank you” to the many parents

and community members who

have contributed to our endeav-

ours during 2011.

As with all organisa'ons faced

with rising prices, our Uniform

Shop has found it necessary to

increase the prices of some items.

A flyer will be sent home soon

lis'ng all items and their prices.

The school’s “Deepavali” celebra-

'ons will be held on Thursday 1

December. Two concerts will be

staged on the day. The first will be

for K-3 students in the morning.

The second will take place in the

mid-morning for Yrs 3-6. From

1:00 pm the school’s tradi'onal

Deepavali lunch will be available.

Further informa'on will be sent

home soon.

Jack Liston

at the start of the day and then

collected at the end of the day.

Today there would be approxi-

mately 100 students bringing mo-

bile phones to school and the

office staff do not have the 'me

to be responsible for such a task.

As a consequence, the school’s

“Student Use of Mobile Phones

Policy” has been revised. It re-

ceived the support of the P&C at

the last mee'ng. It has been re-

produced for you on the last page

of this newsle=er. Studies have

shown that schools are among

the safest places a child can be

and perhaps it is 'me for parents

of primary aged children to ask

Principal’s Report

During the first Kindergarten Ori-

enta'on session two weeks ago I

told the new parents that the stu-

dents at Homebush were the best

behaved students I had encoun-

tered in my 33 year teaching ca-

reer. Last Friday I invited the new

parents to stay for our Remem-

brance Day Ceremony. Although it

was only short, I’m sure that eve-

ryone who stayed was highly im-

pressed by the maturity and focus

of our students during the pro-

ceedings. It makes me very proud

to be the principal of a school

where parents, teachers and staff

have worked together to develop

student behaviour to such high

standards.

The “'mes, they are a’changing”.

This is certainly true when we look

at the rapid development in high-

tech devices and their use. Five

years ago only a handful of stu-

dents in our school would have

been bringing mobile phones to

school. The policy was that they

were to be handed into the office

PARENTLINE NSW

We all know that paren'ng is challenging. Every parent strug-

gles from 'me to 'me with every day issues or more complex

ones. We know that because we have spoken to close to 10,000

parents in the last 12 months.

The State Government funded helpline, Parent Line NSW

(managed by CatholicCare) provides a unique free support ser-

vice to parents across NSW. Highly skilled professional counsel-

lors are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to take calls from

parents and carers about any paren'ng issue, from 'ps on how

to manage the morning rou'ne, to concerns about distant ado-

lescents to complex challenges of living in blended families. It is

the only free counselling service available to parents during any

part of their paren'ng journey, at any 'me of the day or night,

any where in NSW. It’s convenient because parents can call

when it suits them, they don’t have to arrange child care to talk

to a professional counsellor and they can call as many 'mes as

they need.

As Parent Line is a not for profit organisa'on, and our funds go

primarily into direct service, we always struggle to get the word

out to parents about this unique support that is available to

them. We are hoping that your school will support us in geGng

awareness about Parent Line out to your school community.

We have a website for parents, carers and professionals

( www.parentline.org.au ) with a range of 'p sheets for parents

about contemporary issues facing families today, some par-

en'ng stories wri=en by our counselling team that normalise

paren'ng challenges and some links to other NSW wide ser-

vices.

Many schools in NSW already have a link to our website on their

website and many schools regularly print our paren'ng ar'cle in

their newsle=ers.

We are par'cularly focusing on rural and remote families cur-

rently, as our recent sta's'cs tell us that families from these

areas of NSW are less likely to contact us with a small issue and

tend to manage things along un'l there is a major crisis (like a

child running away or violent behaviour of the child).

We have free promo'onal items that we can send out to you –

fridge magnets, posters and pamphlets. Please feel free to email

us on [email protected] or contact our administra'on

office on 8968 1102.

Our telephone counselling line is 1300 1300 52 and is available

for the cost of a local call from a land line.

Term 4 Calendar—Important dates

4 Nov Kinder Orienta%on

9 Nov Year 3 Nan Tien Temple excursion

10 Nov Year 4 Nan Tien Temple excursion



24 Nov Year 4 Gallipoli Mosque excursion

28 Nov Year 3/4 St Anne’s Church excursion

1 Dec Deepavali Celebra%ons

5 Dec Orienta%on day for Year 6 to 7

Special swim scheme

6 Dec Special swim scheme




Reports sent home


Year 6 Farewell



15 Dec School Picnic Day


Last Day of term for students

Woolworths promo%on

We have calculated our points and they totalled 5097. That

enabled us to buy

20 calculators

A set of large sand 'mers

Money dice

Height measuring toll

Measuring containers

Thank you to all who collected. I’m sure that these items will

help our students.

Mr Lambert

Selec%ve High School 2013

This is a reminder that selec've high schools paper applica'ons must

be returned to the school by 18th Nov 2011 and the online applica-

'ons close on the 21st

Nov 2011. It is requested that you apply online

or you can approach the office for a paper copy if you don’t have inter-

net access.

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplacement

All the instruc'ons are available at the above address.

Mr Lambert

Presenta%on Day Assemblies

This year’s 3-6 Presenta'on Day will be the Tuesday the 13th

December and the K-2 will be held on Wednesday the 14th

December.

Mr Lambert

Year 6 Farewell

The year 6 farewell will be held on Monday the 12th

of

December. It will be held at the Burwood RSL club and

run from 6 – 9pm

More informa'on will be sent home with year 6 students

soon.

Year 6 Teachers

TESSA’S PIANO LESSONS for BEGINNERS What I offer: -piano lessons for kids aged 5 and older, including theory knowledge -a fun, vibrant atmosphere for kids to ex-plore music -going to students’ homes Qualifications: -completion of 8th grade Classical Piano under the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) -previous teacher of private and group keyboard lessons at Concord West Public School Lessons will be fun and instill a love for music!

Cost: $26/30min for 5-7yr old and $29/35min for 8+ Contact details: 0448858470, or email at tessa-

[email protected]

Parenting and You Workshops How do you stay positive and motivated as a parent? Learn the secrets of the language you are using and its power Create great life goals for yourself to keep you happy! Discover how to read your family’s personalities Take charge of your emotions – empower yourself and those around you! Come and be motivated, inspired and empowered Venue: Burwood RSL 9/11/11, 23/11/11, 7/12/11, 14/12/11 Time: 10.00- 11.30am This is a free event Bookings essential Limited places! To book your seat please or for more information contact New Mindset Coaching 0418 400 398 www.newmindsetcoaching.com.au to register!

Can’t make meeting? Join us for a free evening webinar contact us for more details!

HOMEBUSH PUBLIC SCHOOL Policy for Student use of Mobile Phones and

other Electronic Devices

There is a range of rapidly changing portable technology available today

including mobile telephones, digital cameras, MP3 players/iPods, per-

sonal digital assistants and other similar devices.

Most of these devices are not impera've for a primary school student’s

educa'on or welfare. Unless specific circumstances exist, these devices

should not be brought to school. The devices are usually expensive and

desired by other students.

However, Homebush Public School acknowledges that students may

need to be in possession of a mobile telephone at school for reasons re-

la'ng to their safety in travelling to and from school. If parents or carers

allow their children to bring a mobile phone to school, they should be

aware that:

• the school accepts no responsibility for the loss, theO or damage of

the phone. School staff do not have the resources, training or 'me to in-

ves'gate loss or damage.

• the phone should not be used at all during school hours. It should

be turned off or switched to “silent”. (Urgent messages can always be

forwarded to students if parents or carers phone the school office.)

• the phone should be kept in an discreet place (eg school bag) and

students should not adver'se that they have a phone at school.

• inappropriate use of the phone, inappropriate messaging or inap-

propriate use of a built-in camera will result in disciplinary ac'on. Disci-

plinary ac'on will always include the student being required to “hand in”

the phone and parents being requested to collect it from the office.

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