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Open Day for Prospective Families
Please come along and see Hawthorn West PS in action at our 2019 Open Day for Prospective Families.
Please register your attendance: https://www.trybooking.com/BBVYY2019
Mother’s Day Stall
HWPS Mother’s Day Stall, Thursday 9th 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 6th 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
Mother’s Day Drinks
HWPS Mother’s Day Drinks Thursday 9th 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
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.
Cake Stall for the Lapathon
Cake Stall for the Lapathon, Friday 29th March. A call out to all the bakers to prepare your best cakes, slices, loafs, cup cakes, pastries or any other delicious treats that are sure to sell. We do have a couple of restrictions:
- No Nuts
- No fresh cream
- Must not require refrigeration
We will be collecting cakes in the staff room from 8:30am on Friday 29th March
To help with the cake stall, please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d48aca82daa8-2019
Lapathon
What a fabulous morning we had for our annual Lapathon. The weather was kind to us as our students ran, skipped and walked around the track at St James Park. It was great to see everyone involved (mums, dads, grandparents & dogs) as they challenged each other to complete a record number of laps of the circuit.
Special thanks to James, Eliza, Erin and the office staff for their planning of this event and to the teaching staff for their enthusiastic participation in this activity. Thank you also to Nathan Cruickshank (Patrick 3/4) and Janine Kelly (Rahni 3/4) and their team of volunteers for their organisation of the sausage sizzle and cake stall.
We had terrific support today from our parent community – recording laps, cheering and encouraging the children, preparing and serving the special lunch and baking and selling goodies at the cake stall. Many thanks to you all.
All children who raise money will go into a draw to win a special prize.
Children who complete the most laps will be invited to a special morning tea. There is also a grand prize for the family who raised the most money and the family who completed the most laps.
This year, donations will be made through GalaBid, which is an online system allowing you to make donations for the student of your choice from Hawthorn West Primary School.
Please see Galabid Lapathon Instructions on how to donate.
House Cross Country
Friday 22nd March: House Cross Country (Grades 3 to 6 only), 9.00am to 12.00pm at St James Park.
Students are to wear house colours and appropriate footwear.
School Photo Day
Our School Photo Day is on Wednesday 6th March for individual, class groups and sibling photos.
Please contact Schoolpix with any enquiries on 1300 766 055
Foundation Parents Evening
The Foundation PLC invites all Foundation parents and carers to a welcome evening on Tuesday 5th March 2019.
The evening will take place in the Foundation learning space from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.
The First Student Day in 2019
The First Student Day in 2019 for students in Grade 1 to 6 is Wednesday 30th January 2019.
Foundation students, please refer to the start back information sent out on Compass.
HWPS Last day for students 2018
Last day for students
Thursday 20th December is the last day for students at HWPS this year. This is a full school day with a whole school assembly at 9:00am on the basketball court and a 3:30pm dismissal.
There is a curriculum day on Friday 21st December which is a pupil free day.
STOMP Dance Concert
STOMP Dance concert
Save the date … Hawthorn West PS presents … STOMPS the Yard!
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre (360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, 3122)
Date:
Performance 1 – Monday 19th November students with surnames A-G
Performance 2 – Tuesday 20th November students with surnames H-N
Performance 3 – Wednesday 21st November students with surnames O-Z
**please make sure you purchase tickets for the correct concert
Time: Performance begins at 6:30pm (students to be dropped off at 6:00pm) Estimated finish time is 8:00pm.
Tickets: $5 per ticket
Please note:
- limit of 3 tickets per family (any tickets purchased above the ticket allocation will be refunded. More tickets may become available closer to performance night).
- Toddlers under the age of two years old can sit on their parents/guardians lap and do not require a ticket (all other attendees require a ticket)
- There is no numbered seating at the venue
Tickets can be purchased via Try Booking from Monday 5th November: https://www.trybooking.com/ZGXI (ticket sales close 5:00pm on the night of the concert)
HWPS Foundation 2019 Transition Program
Tuesday 30th October 9.30-10.30am
Tuesday 13th November 9.30-10.30am
Tuesday 27th November 9.30-10.30am
Sessions will follow a consistent structure each time, with activities designed to transition students from kinder activities, to school activities. Each session will follow the below structure, with the finer details being provided to parents prior to each session. While students are in Foundation/Transition activities, parents will be welcome in the LRC (library) for tea/coffee to mingle and meet the Principal Team. Parents will begin the first session in the classrooms with students, before heading back to the LRC. There will be an information session or two along the way – one of which will be in the evening and focused on resilience. Details will be confirmed ahead of time.
Session Structure:
¨ Students will enter classrooms and participate in activities, providing them a chance to socialise with other students and work with materials they’re used to at kindergarten
¨ Students will then move to the floor and enjoy story time with the teacher
HWPS Movie Night Friday 16th November
Everyone’s favourite family of superheroes is coming to HWPS……
On Friday 16th November at 7.00pm, catch up with the friends made during a wonderful year at HWPS with a picnic dinner, then sit back and enjoy ‘Incredibles 2’ under the stars after sunset.
When: Friday 16th November, 2018
Time: 7:00pm BYO picnic dinner & the movie will be screened at dusk
Where: Basketball courts, HWPS
BYO: blankets, chairs & bean bags
Tickets: www.trybooking.com/ZCFT
(please note, a printed ticket is required for entry on the night)
Food: popcorn, ice creams & soft drink available for sale on the night
Drink: A cash bar serving wine & beer will be operating on the night
(no BYO alcohol is allowed to ensure we comply with the conditions of the liquor license)
We need volunteers to help on the night—please contact the school on 9818 2233 if you can help on the night
Volunteer Thank you Breakfast
Volunteer Thank you Breakfast Friday 16th November 8am in the LRC.
Please RSVP to hawthorn.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au by Friday 9th November