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It’s almost Fathers’ Day and that’s a great reason to catch up and enjoy an evening with people you know and ones you haven’t met yet. So if you hold that “important role” in a child’s life in any way please come along!

We are holding the evening at the Spreadeagle Hotel again, so come along after the kids are in bed or on your way home from work. You’ll not only have a good time you’ll also help raise some money for the school. Last year was a huge success with 65 people attending so we hope to see you there.

Date and time: Thursday 29^th August, 7:30PM to 11PM
Location: The Spreadeagle Hotel, 372 Bridge Road, Richmond
Cost: $25 per head
The package: Exclusive use of the Coppin and Corner rooms with upstairs bar and facilities, canapés and welcome drink at the start of the evening.
Final RSVP: Monday 26^th August at 12:00pm
Bookings via: https://www.trybooking.com/BEGTB

In celebration of National Book Week, Hawthorn West Primary will be hosting a ‘Reading is my Secret Power’ themed dress up day on Friday 23^rd August. Students are encouraged to dress up as a character or important object from literature they have enjoyed. This event will celebrate the wide range of authors and illustrators of children’s books.

We are so excited to announce the date for this years, bigger than ever – BIG. NIGHT. OUT !!!!!!!!!!!! Saturday 19th October.

We are upping the anti this year and, well, its going to be … BIG.  Bigger Venue, Bigger amounts of money to be raised & Bigger Hair !

More details to come but please save the date !

There will again be a silent auction, and with more preparation time this year and a great team – we are now calling for donations!  Please let Anna Esposito know if you have any auction items to donate – all welcome – that would be really wonderful – esposito.annak@gmail.com

The Big Night Out Committee

Tuesday 30th July 6pm – 7pm, Sing West Choir along with the Melbourne Girls College choirs will be performing a short concert to help raise money for the Brighter Future Organisation. This charity provides education to disadvantaged young people in Cambodia. The concert is raising money to assist with the development of a music program for students in a school near Siem Riep.

Tickets: $10 for Adults and $5 for Children and can be purchased via this link: https://www.trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=520755

Thursday 20th June, students are to wear casual clothes and bring a gold coin donation for the Smith Family Appeal

HWPS Student Disco Friday 31st May, Foundation and Grade 1/2: 6.15-7.15pm, Grade 3/4 and 5/6: 7.45-9.00pm. Tickets are $15 (includes Disco Goodie Bag) Ice cream $2.70. Book at www.trybooking.com/BCILC

Drop off: Memorial Hall, Denham St (parents welcome to stay) Punctual pick up: Wood Hall, Wood St (Children must be signed in & out)

HWPS STUDENTS ONLY

Volunteers urgently needed to help on the night. Please sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48ACA82DAA8-20192

HWPS is showcasing and celebrating excellence in education through open days and special events including an open morning and guest speakers from our school community during Education Week (20th-24th May). The theme of the week is “Celebrating Careers”.

To support the week, we are hosting a dress up day on Friday 24th May. Students are encouraged to dress up as ‘what they wish to be when they grow up’, for example a Firefighter, Scientist, Vet or Pilot. This is free event and no donation is required.

An open morning for families to attend in their child’s classroom will be on Friday 24th May 9:00 – 9:50am. Families will participate in career focused activities.

We are very excited to see your costumes and celebrate Education Week in our school community.

Please come along and see Hawthorn West PS in action at our 2019 Open Day for Prospective Families on Tuesday 21st May, 9.15am-11.00am.

Please register your attendance: https://www.trybooking.com/BBVYY2019

2019 Open Day

Mother’s Day Drinks, Thursday 9th May from 7.30pm. Hawthorn Common, 302 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Book via https://www.trybooking.com/BBXYO

Mother’s Day Stall, Thursday 9th May 9.30am to 2.30pm, $12 per gift (includes gift and wrapping), purchase via https://www.trybooking.com/BBXYW
Every year at HWPS we hold a Mother’s Day Stall. The children love having the opportunity to choose a gift for their mother/special person. We will make every effort to ensure siblings do not buy the same gift.
Treat Mum this Mother’s Day! Bookings close on Monday 6^th May at 3pm, no late orders or cash available on the day
If you are available & would like to help on the stall, please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48ACA82DAA8-20191

We have been generously supported by several Melbourne based businesses this year – bringing fabulous variety to our Mother’s Day Stall! We thank the following businesses for their support:

•  Myrtle and Moss – stylish, scented botanical skincare and scented candle range
• Tonic Australia – luxurious scented heat pillows
• Ecoffee Cups – stylish reusable coffee cups made with naturally organic bamboo fibre
• The Woodsfolk – Chausie Braclets: stunning glass beaded braclets designed and handmade in Nepal
• Miss Frankie – gorgeous breathable nail polish, which utilises an innovative ten-free formula that is vegan and cruelty free and healthier for nails

HWPS Mother’s Day Stall, Thursday 9^th May. Every year at HWPS we hold a Mother’s Day Stall. The children love having the opportunity to choose a gift for their mother/special person. We will make every effort to ensure siblings do not buy the same gift. Treat Mum this Mother’s Day!
Purchase via https://www.trybooking.com/BBXYW $12 per gift (includes gift and wrapping)
Bookings close on Monday 6^th May at 3pm, no late orders or cash available on the day
If you are available & would like to help on the stall, please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48ACA82DAA8-20191

HWPS Mother’s Day Drinks Thursday 9^th May 7.30pm at the Hawthorn Common, 302 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.
Tickets can be purchased via: https://www.trybooking.com/BBXYO. Tickets are $40 which includes a drink on arrival, canapes and raffle ticket
Bookings close on Monday 6th May at 3:00pm, no late bookings or cash entry available on the night due to venue requirements

Parent/Teacher Conferences, Tuesday 2nd April and Thursday 4th April. Please make your bookings on Compass. Bookings close the day before the Parent/Teacher Conferences.