Newsletter No.3 Term 2 Tuesday 23rd May 2017

Tel: 9404 8373 – Fax 9404 7502 –Hwww.hockingps.wa.edu.auHH SMS: 0417 942 643

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

NAPLAN Congratulations to all Year 3 and 5 students for their efforts with the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy. Thank you to our teachers who worked extremely hard to prepare all students to do their best. Results from the assessment will be available later in the year, around September.

HOMEWORK POLICY – Endorsed by School Board After much professional debate the staff and School Board at Hocking Primary School are pleased to share with parents our Homework Policy which will further encourage our school community to work together to foster skills and attitudes for successful, lifelong learning.

Our policy acknowledges that children need time after school for extracurricular activities, for relaxation and for family time and that physical activity is very important. It is for this reason that we expect all children to be as physically active as possible after school on every day of the week and on weekends.

Teachers will not set homework for homework sake but will encourage regular reading and the consolidation of literacy and numeracy skills as these are very important. We believe that all students benefit from practising these skills at home either on their own or with family members. On occasions overnight tasks may be set that directly related to an aspect of the day’s learning, a research assignment that requires time management by the student or for the completion of daily classroom learning tasks.

Where approval has been provided for students to go on a vacation during the school term, in excess of one week, the only expectation will be for students to keep a personal travel diary to assist them share their experience with others in their class on their return. Teachers will not provide curriculum based work for absences of this type.

In summary, the school expectations are:

Regular reading and numeracy practice.

Completion of student work unfinished during assigned class time.

Participation in research or information gathering to support classroom learning program.

Involvement in physical activities.

Teacher will provide further specific details about how their homework will be structured to support this whole school perspective.

DATES TO REMEMBER 24

th May

School Leader’s Assembly Dental Screening PP and Yr3 25

th May

Yr 3 LA20 Buckingham House Excursion

26th

May Act for Kids Yr 1 Incursion Dockers Cup Girls AFL 30

th May

Yr 3 LA7 and 27 Buckingham House Excursion

31st

May LA7 and 27 Assembly 1

st June

Yr 3 LA26 Buckingham House Excursion

2nd

June Sport v Wanneroo PS 5

th June

Western Australia Day Public Holiday

From the Principal NAPLAN

Homework Policy – Endorsed by School Board

Information for Parents and Carers

Semester 1 Reporting to Parents Aussie of the Month Why Do Children Bully? Lost Property Sun Smart Kidsmatter Buzz Program ECE Busy Bee 10

th June

Thank You from the Early Childhood Team Litter Hurts Specialists Programs and School Tours At Wanneroo Secondary College School Board Parents and Citizen (P&C) Book Fair Community Advertisements

Hocking Primary School 50 Gungurru Avenue, Hocking WA 6065

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS We have a number of online resources to support parents and carers. They provide parents with ways to build their children’s development and confidence through easy to use and fun activities that can be incorporated into daily life. Just click the links below: • Learning at home: A guide for parents/carers of children aged 0 to 4 years; • Hello school! A guide for parents/carers of children in Kindergarten to Year 1; • Say hello to school: A reading book for Aboriginal families; • Reading: Light up your child’s imagination: A guide for parents/carers of children in Kindergarten to Year 2;

For the following additional resources please contact the office and they will be happy to provide a copy. • Numbers: Showing children they count: A guide for parents/carers of children in Kindergarten to Year 2. • Writing and spelling: the world of words: A guide for parents/carers of children in Kindergarten to Year 2.

REMINDERS All skateboards, scooters and bikes are to be carried or wheeled to and from the bike racks where they must be secured for the day.

Protective safety equipment is encouraged at all times. Only use the designated Kiss ‘n Drive area to drop and collect students. School gates open at 8.15am. Students should arrive at 8.25am. If students arrive prior to this time they must sit outside the

Deputies’ Office. Four Square games are only to be played during recess and lunch time.

Drivers are responsible for safety on the roads and in car parks.

Steve Dickson – Principal

SEMESTER 1 REPORTING TO PARENTS Printed reports are due to be sent home to parents on Monday 26th June. This semester we’ll also be trialling an electronic delivery component for the reports. If you already have a parent login for Connect you’ll find your child’s report will also feature electronically on the same day. If you don’t already have access to your child’s classroom connect page please either contact your child’s teacher or stop in at the front office for a registration form.

Electronic reporting provides the following advantages for schools and the parent community:

timely delivery of reports to parents and guardians;

administrative savings in the printing and collation of reports;

an ability to easily provide copies of reports to each parent or guardian where dictated by family circumstances; and

parents being able to retain a digital record of student achievement.

I would like to provide the School Board with a summary of the electronic reporting process at the conclusion of this reporting period. The more parents I have with access to Connect the better our understanding of any potential benefits or difficulties so I’d encourage all parents to take up this opportunity.

AUSSIE OF THE MONTH

Due to Paint Storm last week we will be holding two assemblies in the next fortnight. Aussies of the Month for May and June will be announced at each assembly and their details will be published in the next available newsletter.

Steve Hardingham – Deputy Principal

WHY DO CHILDREN BULLY? There are lots of different reasons why children bully others. Some young people have given the following reasons:

They might get power and strength from bullying others;

Bullying is a way to try to be popular and to get known at school;

They are scared, so they try to scare others to hide their feelings;

They are unhappy and take it out on others;

They are being bullied themselves; and

As a way to make people be your friend.

Hocking Primary School 50 Gungurru Avenue, Hocking WA 6065

How much bullying is going on in Primary Schools? Being bullied

45% of Year 4 students and 49% of Year 6 students in Western Australian schools reported they were bullied by other students at least once last term. When asked about the types of bullying these students experienced the majority reported teasing (42%), hurtful name calling (43%) and being excluded from groups (40%).

In both Year 4 and 6 the perpetrators were most likely to be students from the same year group and, to lesser extent older students. Both boys and girls who were bullied were more likely to report that the bullying was perpetrated by mainly one boy followed by a group of boys and to a much lesser extent by girls in a group or alone.

Approximately 50% of children reported they were bullied at recess and lunch time. This compares to 15% of Year 4’s and 22% of Year 6’s who report being bullied in the classroom and between 10% and 15% on the way to or from school.

34% of Year 4 and 29% of Year 6 students reported they told someone the last time they were bullied. 55%of Year 4 and 6 students reported that if they were bullied they would tell their parents, 50% of Year 4’s and 39% of Year 6’s reported they would tell a teacher and 37% of Year 4’s and 44% of Year 6’s reported they would tell a friend.

In general, primary school students report being bullied more often than secondary school students.

Bullying Others

16% of Year 4 students and 35% of Year 6 students in Western Australian schools reported they bullied other students at least once last term. The most common forms of bullying reported by Year 6’s were calling other students hurtful names (23%), hurtful teasing (20%), excluding another student (18%) and physically hurting another student (12%). Year 4’s were more likely to report excluding another student (12%), using hurtful names and teasing (10%) and physically hurting another student (8%).

Mark Pegoraro – Deputy Principal

LOST PROPERTY The lost property containers are located outside Block 3. We have a number of items leftover from swimming as well as our normal collection of jumpers, hats and lunchboxes. If your child has lost anything this year, please come and check the lost property. All uniforms, lunchboxes and drink bottles with no names on and not collected by the end of this term will be donated to a charity.

There are also a number of sunglasses and glasses in the office that have not been collected. If you have misplaced any please see the ladies in the front office.

Kate Webster – Manager Corporate Services

SUN SMART TIPS Instead of a baseball cap use a bucket, broad brimmed or legionnaire style hat which protects your ears and back of the neck.

Graham Jones – PE Teacher

KIDSMATTER “What Families Can Do to Promote Resilience” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J82adHlI9q4

Hocking Primary School 50 Gungurru Avenue, Hocking WA 6065

BUZZ PROGRAM

Phil Leenman – School Chaplain

ECE BUSY BEE - 10th June Calling all Hocking Parents, we need your help. We are hosting a busy bee on the 10th June from 9am - 4pm to create some new play spaces for the Early Childhood outdoor area. There will be plenty of food on the day and a sausage sizzle for lunch from 12-1pm. This will be an adult’s only event; no children will be able to attend due to power tools being used. However, children will be welcome to come down at the conclusion of the busy bee to see what you have helped create. If you are interested in helping out please write your name on the volunteer sheets displayed on the Early Childhood notice boards. Any time you are able to volunteer will be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD TEAM

A massive thank you to Paul Evans for his amazing hard work and effort in creating a wonderful pvc pipe xylophone for the children in Early childhood. They are sure to have endless amounts of fun exploring their musical creativity

Early Childhood Team

LITTER HURTS What happens to people who get caught dropping litter? Littering is against the law. People can be given an on-the-spot fine of $200.

WATERWISE

Hocking Primary School 50 Gungurru Avenue, Hocking WA 6065

SPECIALISTS PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL TOURS AT WANNEROO SECONDARY COLLEGE

SCHOOL BOARD

Your Hocking Primary School Board consists of 11 members who represent Parents/Caregivers, Staff and your P&C. All members are available should you have any concerns, questions or ideas about Hocking Primary School.

You can speak to our Chairperson, Janelle Perkins, who also co-ordinates the Hocking Healthy Harvest Garden at most assemblies. She can be found at the back garden produce sales desk. Your School Board would love to hear from all parent and community members. We are here for you, your children and your community. If you would like to know more about the School Board or you have something to say please contact us via email school.board@hockingps.wa.edu.au or Write to the Chairperson, School Board C/- Hocking Primary School.

Janelle Perkins– Chair Person Hocking Primary School Board

PARENT & CITIZENS (P&C)

P&C NEWS Spell-A-Thon We have an exciting new fundraiser happening this term, the Spell-A-Thon will be held in class on the 16th June 2017. Our amazing teachers have chosen their own words that are applicable for each class. An online fundraising account has been set-up for those parents/students who want to use that facility, so get your interstate and overseas relatives on board. There will also be a paper form provided. There is a huge range of prizes available so keep an eye out for the sponsorship forms; they are coming home with today’s newsletter.

Entertainment Books The brand NEW 2017/2018 Entertainment Books are now available! A sample of the book is on display in the front office if you would like to see it. To order your copy now, go to www.entbook.com.au/87773g or collect a form from the office.

Easter Raffle Thank you to all of the families who donated to the Easter Raffle and congratulations to those who won prizes. The raffle was a wonderful success and $1556.75 was raised to support the Hocking P&C. Also thank you to Kahlia and her team of amazing volunteers who organised the prizes and made them look so amazing.

Hocking Primary School 50 Gungurru Avenue, Hocking WA 6065

Mother’s Day Stall Thank you to all of the school families who supported our Mother’s Day Stall. We hope that everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day and enjoyed the gifts their children lovingly chose for them. Thank you Kahlia and the wonderful volunteers who organised and ran the stall.

Facebook Please like us on Facebook to keep updated on our events and services. https://www.facebook.com/HockingPrimarySchoolPc/?fref=ts

The next P&C meeting will be held on the 12th June at 7-8pm in the school staff room. All are welcome; we hope to see you there.

Priscilla Maunder – P&C President

CANTEEN NEWS The new winter menu is up and running please ensure that you have the correct menu when ordering as there are items that have been deleted and some pricing has change. A copy of the menu can be found on the school website, the Skoolbag app, at the front office or see the ladies in the canteen.

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers who give up their time to help us in the canteen, thank you to Kelly Didmon, Melissa Azzopardi, Kristi Barry, Kelly McNamara and Lisa Serraino.

Tammy Park – Canteen Manager

BOOK FAIR

Ahoy there mateys!!!!!! The Scholastic Bookaneer Book Fair is coming to our school!!!!!!

A boat-load of books will wash ashore on Tuesday 13th June and everyone is invited to join our crew!

The Book Fair will be open for sales in the Library from Friday 16th June 2017 till Thursday 22nd June 2017. Parents and students may visit the Book Fair before and after School and

students may also make purchases during lunchtimes.

Parents may also purchase from the Book Fair by completing the order form on the student wish list or invitation and bringing it back into the library where your order will be filled.

All purchases made at the Book Fair earn commission for the school to purchase books and resources for the library and school.

Student Wish lists: All classes will visit the Book Fair during the week of 12th June to the 15th June and each student will have the opportunity to look at the books and write a wish list to take home to parents. Please note;

that it is explained to students that this is a list of books they wish for just as they may write to Santa, and that there is no obligation to parents to purchase any items on the wish list.

Book Fair Volunteers: During the Book Fair assistance is very much appreciated from anyone who can help with selections and sales before and after school. If you can assist with the Book Fair please send

me a text message on 0419 173 200. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Book Fair Opening Times: Located in the lovely library Friday 16th June through to Thursday 22nd June 2017. 8:15am – 9am, 1:10pm -1.40pm, 2:00pm – 3pm.

Cash, Eftpos, Mastercard, Visa Card and Cheques (made payable to Scholastic Australia) are all accepted.

Get hooked on reading at the Bookaneer Book Fair!

Arrr you going to the Book Fair?

Diana Panucci – Scholastic Book Club Coordinator

Hocking Primary School 50 Gungurru Avenue, Hocking WA 6065

COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENTS

The following are paid advertisements.

Hocking PS in no way endorses any statements or claims made in these adverts

The Perth School of Ballet One of WA’s premier

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dance from recreational to pre-professional.

We also offer Elite Programs for students

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Tel: 08 9203 6175

Keyed Up Music will be running keyboard and guitar

lessons in Term 2 after school at Hocking Primary

School. We run group lessons starting from $15.95

plus GST per lesson. To enrol, go to

www.keyedupmusic.com.au/enrolment-form or ring

Therese on 1300 366 243 with any questions.

WAAPA Winter School 2017 These July school holidays WAAPA is offering

exciting programs for students in years 4 to 12.

The Winter School includes classes in acting,

drama, dance, screen acting and music theatre.

For information about the many courses on offer

please visit WAAPA Winter School Holiday

Programs or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at

g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au or 9370 6775.

Relationships Australia has a number of parenting courses available to families. Many of the courses are held at their

West Leederville Branch 22 Southport Street (Corner Cambridge Street)

More information can be found at www.relationshipswa.org.au or by calling 1300 364 227.