Email [email protected]Website www.hastings-p.schools.nsw.edu.au HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 13 th March, 2020 85 Yarranabee Road, PORT MACQUARIE, 2444 Phone 6582 2566 WHAT’S ON at HASTINGS … WEEK 8 : TERM 1 https://hastings-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/events.html Monday, 16 th BILLY TEA BUSH BAND We can’t vouch highly enough for the fun our families had five years ago when the Billy Tea Bush Band first visited our school. The kids were a little hesitant at first but once the music started, their toes were tapping and their smiles and laughter said it all. On Friday night, 27 th March, the Billy Tea Bush Band return and WE INVITE ALL FAMILIES to come along and have a FAMILY DATE NIGHT! We promise, it will be a night you will enjoy. If you don’t come, it will be a night you wished you hadn’t missed! Tickets are available through www.flexischools.com.au or cash/eftpos at the office. Uniform Shop open 8:30 to 9:30am Student Banking PSSA District Football (Soccer) Trials Tuesday, 17 th PSSA North Coast Tennis Trials - Grafton Wednesday, 18 th PAYMENT DUE for Year 6 Canberra Deposit HVCS Concert Band Workshop PSSA North Coast Basketball - Grafton Uniform Shop open 2:30 to 3pm P&C Meeting - Staffroom 7pm Thursday, 19 th HVCS Concert Band Workshop PSSA LNC Soccer PSSA Cricket v Tacking Point (Rescheduled) Friday, 20 th PSSA LNC AFL Trials PSSA Tennis v Kendall Public School Uniform Shop open 2:30 to 3pm PRINCIPAL MATTERS Updating Information Please make sure that all of your personal details are current with the school. There have been a number of incidents so far this year where we have had to contact parents and we have not been able to because the contact numbers were no longer in use. If you have had recent changes, please contact the office to update. Health Updates We are receiving constant updates from the Department of Education who are working very closely with the Department of Health to ensure that all protocols are in place. Teachers are revising good health and hygiene habits with students regularly. There are very informative links for parents on the Department of Education site. Advice for parents/carers to support their children is on Page 4. Technology This year we are investing funds into the upgrading of technology in the school. The first stage of this plan is upgrading the set up in the classrooms in the Sherwood block. All classrooms have new Comm Boxes being installed to replace the aging Interactive whiteboards. They should all be up and running by the end of next week. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LEVIES FAMILIES INVOICED $33,000 PAYMENT RECEIVED $04,550 OUTSTANDING $28,450
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1D Isabel Bohannon Charlotte Fraser Anahera Harrison
1H Nelly Mann Tilda Crossingham Zoe Fletcher
2HP Charlie Curry Zac Hollis Boadie Hoffman
Nixon Huens Belle Siviour Josie Weatherby
2K Kayleigh Lawrence Emma Townsend Thomas Lyttle
CANTEEN CREATIONS
MONDAY 16th Belinda Moore 12:30 to 1:30pm
WEDNESDAY’S SPECIAL
Crispy Bacon Sushi
$1.00 Pre-order on flexischools or
purchase over the counter at
Recess on Wednesday
TUESDAY 17th Chrissy Oldfield 12:30 to 1:30pm
WEDNESDAY 18th Kerri Caslick 11 to 1:30pm
THURSDAY 19th Nicola Horner 12:15 to 1:30pm
FRIDAY 20th Bec Burton
12:15 to 1:30pm Sally Townsend
ORDER Lunches can be ordered (or cancelled) before 9am at www.flexischools.com.au
Canteen Volunteers Morning Tea Tina extends an invitation to our 2019 canteen volunteers
to join her for a (belated) Thank You Morning Tea
on Tuesday 7th April , 10:15 to 11:00am. Please RSVP by 30th March if you can attend.
PSSA SPORT North Coast Cricket … Congratulations to Abe Whitfield who joined his Lower North Coast PSSA Cricket
mates at the North Coast Trials in Coffs Harbour earlier in the week.
North Coast Tennis … Good luck to Benjamin Grummitt and Bella Shuhyta who have been selected to
trial for the North Coast Tennis team to be held in Grafton next Tuesday.
North Coast Basketball … Good luck to Abbie Brown, Frida Aaso, Meredith Davies, Georgia White,
Cameron Carson, Alex Maclean, Bana Lavine, Tallin Morris and Logan Page who are vying for a place in the
North Coast Girls & Boys Basketball teams in Grafton on Wednesday.
Lower North Coast Soccer … Hastings/Camden Haven District trials will be held for Lower North Coast
selection on Monday. Good luck to Alyssa Hocking, Frida Aaso, Addison Lunn, Harper Bailey, Hunter
Wade, Cooper Dekker, Tobie Quinn, Ajay Sen Gupta and Charlie Dargan.
Good luck also to our school’s Cricket and Tennis teams who are playing Tacking Point and Kendall Public
School respectively next week!
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL
Learning I Growing I Caring
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Drawn to Art … Jane is returning for her After School Art workshops to be held at school on Wednesday afternoons, 3:10 to 4:45pm commencing 29th April. If your child is interested in participating please complete the enrolment form that was sent home during the week and return to the office as soon as possible. Spaces are limited so get in quickly to avoid disappointment.
Soul Surfing - Soul Sisters & Soul Brothers …
A women’s retreat full of beautiful workshops and activities to fill your soulful cup. Surfing, yoga, relaxation and loads of workshops over the massive 2 days. You can select 1 or both days. Soul Sisters will be held in Port Macquarie on the 28th and 29th March. And for the first time, the men are not missing out with the introduction of Soul Brothers. April 5th will be a 1 day workshop for the men to surf and find reconnection through workshops and discussions.
More details can be found at: soulsurfing.com.au/soul-sisters and soul surfing.com.au/soul-brothers OR head to Soul Surfing Port Macquarie Facebook page and look in the events!
CORONAVIRUS (COVID -19) INFORMATION for PARENTS & CARERS to SUPPORT CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE
How you can support your child It is perfectly normal for children to have questions about events that are covered in the media, such as the information currently being distributed about COVID-19. Children look to the significant adults in their lives for guidance on how to manage their reactions and you can help your child by remaining calm and reassuring them. There is a common misunderstanding that talking with your child about a topic such as COVID-19 may increase their anxiety. This is not the case. It is important to listen to your child and answer their questions as honestly as possible and correct any misunderstandings. This will help them feel informed and understand what is happening. Keeping up to date with the facts from reliable sources will help keep conversations calm, considered, and constructive. Provide information in words that are appropriate to the age of your child. Children can be distressed by hearing repeated stories so monitor how much your child is being exposed to television and social media and encourage them to talk to you about what they are seeing and hearing. Some practical advice Some practical advice for your child includes reminding them to cover their nose and mouth when they cough or sneeze (coughing into their elbow is a useful strategy), keep their hands clean by washing them regularly with soap and water, and avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth before washing their hands. These are easy habits for children to adopt, and should help them feel as though they're able to exert some control over their circumstances. If your child must stay at home, it is important for your child to maintain a healthy lifestyle including proper diet, sleep, and social contact at home and by email and phone with family and friends Communication is important read the department’s response to COVID-19 for current information read any information sent home by the school contact the school if your child becomes unwell. Where to get help Contact the school if you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing to discuss the most appropriate support. Support is also available through a number of agencies and community organisations. Parents and carers can: call the National Coronavirus Health Information line (1800 020 080) review the NSW Health COVID-19 website for the latest information and advice obtain help and information from the local General Practitioner or Community Health Centre If you would like additional support, the following services are available:
The school counselling service Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au