Group photos will be on display in the Foyer from tomorrow. To order and view them online, please go to www.theschoolphotographer.com.au. School Online Code: 18S692EL39HN. Order Envelopes are available in the Foyer. The photo prices are: $16 each, 2 for $30, 3 for $42, 4 for $52 and 5 for $60. Any additional photographs are $10 each. This discount is only available per family order. Payment Options—cash or cheque payments enclosed in the order envelope. ONLINE payment by credit card—Envelope NOT required. Completed Envelopes should be given to the Office by Tuesday, 13 November, 2018. *Please note if payments are not received before photos are sent to the school, a late fee of $5 will be incurred* SCHOOL FEES AND CONTRIBUTIONS - The fees for Term 4 will be sent this week. Prompt payment would be greatly appreciated. Parents in financial difficulty should speak to me. Please remember you can pay securely on-line, through the school’s website. P&C PRESIDENT CONTRIBUTION - “Welcome back to Term 4 from all at the P&C. We're busily preparing for our Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday 29 October, at 7:30pm in the school Staff Room. This is one of our most important meetings of the year and we hope that you'll all consider participation in the activities of the school's P&C. The P&C contributes greatly to the operations of the school, raising valuable funds for a range of school resources and activities and providing our parents with an opportunity to directly engage with the school Principal and Executive team. We hope that you'll consider standing for a role within the P&C, or contributing to one of our committees - they're great fun and it's a chance to meet a number of parents and families. We're circulating a document that explains all of the P&C Roles and what they are required to undertake. Our next meeting is also the chance to hear about our plans for the School Canteen. We've spent time over the last 18 months surveying our school community and researching the requirements of the new Healthy School Canteen requirements. We've now drafted up the new menu which we hope to trial later this term. This meeting is your chance to hear the details of the new menu and to give feedback on our proposals. We'll be circulating this draft menu next week ahead of the meeting. If you'd like to talk about the P&C or receive more information about any of the roles, please drop me an email at hornsbynorthpandcpresident@gmail.com. Janelle McIntosh”.

Maree Sumpton Principal

From the Principal...

17 October, 2018

HORNSBY NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

Ida Street, Hornsby, NSW, 2077 Phone : 9987 4605 Fax : 9482 2527 Before/After School Care : 9482 3484

Email : hornsbynth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web site : www.hornsbynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 3 concluded on a positive note with the “Buy a Bale Dress as a Farmer Day”. The students were splendid in their costumes of farm animals, farm workers, fruit & vegetables and farmers. Most importantly the generosity of students and parents reflected the care and concern this wonderful community has for people outside their own lives. The school collected a massive $3500 and many

parents donated online. We do not have the online figures for this school but I suspect we have raised close to $5000. There were so many donations of $50, $100 and $150, and of course, the gold coins and $5 notes. Every donation, no matter how large or how small is greatly appreciated by the farmers. Special thanks to Mrs Pratt for organizing the day and to all the teachers who encouraged the students and the community to

support this worthy cause. So, welcome to Term 4 teachers, students and parents. I sincerely hope it is a term of joy, happiness and success for us all. KINDERGARTEN 2019 PROGRAM - The program for the transition of 2019 Kindergarten students to Hornsby North began on Monday with the Story Time Program. Mrs Gates reported that this first session of the Program was highly successful with over 50 children attending and enjoying a positive experience of school life. All parents of 2019 Kindergarten students have been informed of future activities. We look forward to meeting more children next week. WHOOPING COUGH (PERTUSSIS) - I would like to inform the school community that 2 more cases of Whooping Cough were diagnosed in the school holidays in Year 4. I ask parents to be vigilant and refer to the note that has been sent home today. BOOK FAIR - The Book Fair will open tomorrow until 29 October. Opening times are 8.40am-9.00am (excluding Thursday mornings due to Chess Club and very short opening time on Wednesday afternoons due to the Staff Meeting); second half of lunch and 3.10pm-3.30pm. CLASS / GROUP PHOTOS - The Class photos have been sent home today.

half saw them runaway with the match and finish with a convincing 12-6 victory. The Seniors started the first half of their match well with a couple of quick tries but a lack of effort saw them take the foot of the pedal and concede a big lead going into halftime. Pleasingly in the second half the effort lifted and they began to bridge the gap in the score line. Unfortunately it wasn't enough in the end, going down 8-6. A reminder that this term PSSA sport will take place in the mornings, therefore students are to meet outside the Library at 8:40am or straight after Band practice for those students involved. Thank you, Brad Keyes. PSSA T-BALL/SOFTBALL - Round 8 Vs Turramurra North. On the last day of Term 3, both the T-Ball and Softball girls played so well! Both teams have been working hard on improving their fielding skills and it is paying off. The T-Ball girls had an outstanding win of 24-14 and the Softballers played a great game with an outstanding result of 9-4. Keep up the great work girls! Congratulations to the Players of the Match Tara N. and Seiloni T. Reminder: In Term 4 PSSA Sport times have changed back to the morning. All girls need to meet me at the Library at 8.50am, as we have an away game this week. Also it is very important that all players have the correct protective equipment, this includes a mouth guard. Thank you, Lauren Page.

P & C News - Please join us on Facebook to keep up-to-date on all matters P&C. Simply search for Hornsby North Public School P&C Association on Facebook and Like us to join. CANTEEN NEWS - DIP OF THE WEEK: Tzatziki. We have introduced sushi 3 days per week—Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. The new variety is salmon, cucumber & avocado. Helpers: Thursday 18 October: Toby Shan. Friday 19 October: Claire Reinits, HELPERS PLEASE. Monday 22 October: Asha Sidhu. Tuesday 23 October: Asha Sidhu. Wednesday 24 October: Claire Reinits, Sue Liu, Lauren He. Vicki Stubbings, Canteen Manager. BAND NEWS - Welcome back to Term 4 everyone! Hope you have all rested up and are ready to get back into the swing of things. We have a busy term ahead with our Band Festival, auditions and performances. We hope all students are practicing hard and working towards these events. Junior Band Applications for 2019 have now closed. Thank you, Catherine Pedersen, Band Committee. SCHOOL BANKING - Welcome back to school banking. Term 4 rewards are now available to order. The Scratch Pad is still unavailable. A big thank you to Stephen for helping us this year as a parent volunteer. Due to his departure, we would love another parent to help us out. Please come and see us on a Wednesday morning in the Staff Room if you can assist. Thank you, Pearl, Ruth & the School Banking Team.

Coming Events…… Thursday 18 October: Book Fair commences. Friday 19 October: Year 1 Glen Street Theatre Excursion. Tuesday 23 October: Dance Excursion / Milo Girls Cricket Area Final. Monday 29 October: P&C Annual General Meeting 7.30pm.

From The Classroom - SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Week 10, Term 3: Charlotte, Avanthika, Jessica, Danush, Libbie, Leon, Michael, Keisha, Angela, Sophie, Sanindu, Jeniece, Queenie, Kevin, Erin, Arnav, Emily, Jerry, Royce, Taelem, Melanie, Coco, Melody, Aaron x 2, Alexander, Michaela, Tom, Justine & Danial. KINDERGARTEN NEWS - Week 2 News: Tell the class about one of the celebrations that your family enjoys. You might like to bring in a photo or a drawing of your family. Thank you, Sharon Gates. LIBRARY NEWS - If you are interested in covering books with contact for the Library, please send an email to the school. I can help with tips on how to successfully cover a library book with contact. Thank you, Deb Nicklin. PSSA CRICKET - We finished Term 3 with solid victories against Turramurra North P.S. All members of our Junior team contributed with the bat as we scored a total of 62 runs from 12 overs. Our boys then bowled and fielded very well to restrict the opposition to just 29 runs. Congratulations to Jayden M., who bowled a hat-trick! Our Senior team are improving with every match, and bowled and fielded well to keep their opponents to 48 runs from 12 overs. The best bowlers were: Ryan L. (1/3), Connor P. (0/2) and Ian A. (0/2). The run chase was handled well by our batsmen as we reached a total of 68 runs. Lachlan M. (7 runs from 5 deliveries) was our best batsman. This Friday we are playing against one of the strongest cricketing schools in our zone, Waitara P.S. at James Park. We will be catching a bus to and from this match – all boys must meet at the back gate (Cawthorne Street/Bushlands Avenue) at 8:50am. Please ensure that you have paid $7.00 (a note was sent home last term) to the Office to cover the cost of the bus, before Friday. Thanks, Michael Howard. PSSA LEAGUE TAG - Round 7 of PSSA League Tag was played on the last day of Term 3 which seems to have been the last day of decent weather we would enjoy for a while. Our Junior and Senior 1s had a bye this round and the 2s opponents were Hornsby Heights. The Juniors played with good intent from the start of the game and put some nice plays together resulting in some impressive tries. The second

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Community News -

THE AUSTRALIAN AIR LEAGUE - The Australian Air League is a nationwide organisation for young people aged from 8 to 18 years. Staffed by volunteers and self-funding, it teaches leadership skills and provides a wide range of interesting and exciting activities including but not limited to camping, sport and recreation, building and flying model air crafts and ceremonial drill. Through classes, members are taught topics such as aviation, photography, craft and community services. The Australian Air League also provides a range of flying experiences. NSW Girls Group is currently looking for new recruits between the ages of 8 and 18 interested in something different to do after school. We currently have Squadrons in Doyalson, Penrith, Blacktown, Beverly Hills, Albion Park, Mudgee and Southern Highlands areas. New squadrons opening in the Ryde and Kincumber areas. We are also looking at opening new squadrons in more areas very soon. If you would be interested in more information about the Australian Air League, please contact Robyn Mckenzie on 0409 391 084 or Email: gexc.nswgg@airleague.com.au. Kate Ede, Group Publicity Officer.

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