From the Principal
Hi Everyone,
Towards 2025
In the coming weeks, I will be sharing some exciting developments for 2025 that reflect our commitment to ongoing improvement.
The first of these is the introduction of on-site before and after school care. While we’ve been grateful to Georges River Grammar for accommodating our students over the last 5 years, feedback from both students and parents has made it clear that having an on-site option is far more convenient and preferable.
We have signed a contract with a company called Extend, a reputable provider, that deliver services to many faith based schools, starting next year at HPCS. Like many schools, this service will be run by an external provider rather than by the school itself and they will follow their own employment, guidelines and processes. However, the school spent quite a bit of time looking for the right option and I’m confident that this company will be able to provide the school with an excellent out of hours option.
In the next week or so, we will be sending out some information for current OOSH families, I will hopefully have a flyer in next week’s newsletter as well for anyone else who might be interested.
World Teachers Day:
Today, on World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the dedicated and compassionate educators at our school who truly embody what it means to be a teacher. Here, our teachers don’t just instruct—they care deeply for each child, seeing every student as an individual with unique gifts and needs. Their commitment goes beyond the classroom as they invest in each student’s growth, faith, and personal journey.
We received so many beautiful notes and gifts from parents today, really thank you so much!
Congratulations:
A huge congratulations to the Hackathorn family, Stephanie, Greg, Ava (Y2) and Raegan (KG); On the birth of their son and brother Levi Hackathorn, we are so thrilled for you, congratulations.
Here is a photo!
My door is always open,
Joe Britton
Lunch Orders
Our Term 4 Lunch Orders are open! Thank you again to Georgette and her team for providing this service to our school community.
Lunch orders will take place every Friday for Term 4, starting Friday the 18 October 2024.
If you would like to volunteer and help out with the lunch order preparations, please be so kind as to email Mrs. Jordaan.
Please see below the menu and associated link for you to order the lunch orders for the term.
Week 3, 01 Nov: Cheese burger with or without a drink (click here)
Week 4, 08 Nov: Rice with meat and chicken with or without a drink (click here)
Week 5, 15 Nov: Sausage Roll and watermelon with or without a drink (click here)
Week 6, 22 Nov: Meatballs and potatoes with rice in sauce with or without a drink (click here)
Week 7, 29 Nov: Chicken burger with or without a drink (click here)
Week 8, 06 Dec: Sausage sizzle and ice cream with or without a drink (click here)
A reminder our orders close on Thursdays at 11am.
If you have any questions, please email or speak with Mrs. Jordaan (pa@hpcs.nsw.edu.au).
School Student Travel
 School student travel information for parents and students School Travel Passes Applications are now open for 2025 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel. Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their School Opal card at their nominated postal address from mid-January 2025. Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible. In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs. Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass. Terms of Use Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use. This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times. All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.Mail sent from the Stakeholder Liaison Team, Customers Systems and Operations.  Further information can be found at transportnsw.info/school-travel Enquiries can be submitted at transportnsw.info/passes-concessions-feedback |
Kindergarten Swimming.
We started our annual 5 week swimming lessons for Kindergarten this. These lessons are part of their Sport and PE Program.Our Kindies visited Blue Water Swim School this week. There were heaps of excitement involved from getting on the bus to participating in the swimming lessons. Thank you to Mrs Stevens and Miss Kinnear, as well as all the staff that helped them, for accompanying our beautiful students.
Here are some of the photos:
Mosquitos
Unfortunately, the mosquitos seem to be popping up and being an irritant around the K-2 block in particular. We have installed a bunch of mosquito zappers inside the building. However, it would be appreciated if you could apply some rid or something at the start of the day to ensure that students don’t get bitten.
Students of the Week
Congratulations to the following students for receiving Merit Awards this week:
Kindergarten – S
Lucca R. for showing excellence in Sport this week!
Alana C. for her beautiful singing voice during Devotions!
Joshua F. for his wonderful effort in The Wombat Stew Play!
Luan P. for his amazing effort and improvement in Reading!
Kindergarten – G
Aaliyah Z. for giving thoughtful answers during class discussions.
Sylvi P. for the care and effort she puts into her handwriting.
Ruqayah E. for her positive attitude towards improving her learning.
Year 1
Christian E. for his heart for the Lord and learning more about Him.
Kathlyn S. for great contributions to class discussions.
Lorenzo R. for his dedicated approach to learning.
Eliza K. for a fantastic recount.
William S. for an excellent comparison sentence about length.
Year 2
Isaac K. for sharing excellent opinion statements in Writing.
Tai C. for sharing great ways on how to show respect in PDH.
Matthew C. for fantastic and improved reading fluency.
Ahavee S. for consistently producing work to an outstanding level.
Year 3
Joseph C. for taking on the role as a manager in Science and showing great leadership skills.
Cruz E. for taking on teacher feedback positively in Maths lessons.
Lavina T. for treating others with a Christ-like attitude.
Hannah M. for rewriting the story of Jonah for her homework project.
Ana Clara R. for writing an engaging narrative.
Year 4
Mia C. for thinking critically during independent tasks.
Jonatas B. for his segmenting in Soundwaves.
Zach F. for applying feedback in his learning.
Benjamin G. for showing initiative in his learning.
Year 5
Agatha L. for an outstanding effort in Basketball!
Hanniel W. for a fantastic effort in Writing!
Amelia M. for demonstrating kindness in our school community.
Year 6
Jason A. for composing a creative ‘Definition Poem’ titled “Worry”.
Princess Janaiah H. for handling challenges with remarkable maturity.
Julia T. for her enthusiasm for learning.
Save the Dates: Upcoming Dates
30 October: Kindergarten Swimming Lessons
30 October: Amazing Me Incursion Year 5 +6
31 October: Stage 2 Excursion @ Wattamolla
1 November: Kindergarten 2025 Orientation
1 November: No Chapel
6 November: Kindergarten Swimming Lessons
7 November: Stage 1 Science Incursion
8 November: Year 4 Chapel
11 November: Year 5 + 6 Basketball Gala Day
13 November: Kindergarten Swimming Lessons
15 November : Year 3 Chapel
18 November: Year 3 +4 Basketball Galal Day
19 November: 2025 School Captains Speeches
20 November: Kindergarten Swimming Lessons
22 November: Pet Safety Incursion – Kindy, Year 1+2
22 November: Kindergarten Graduation Chapel
27 November: Year 6 Fun day
28 November: Year 6 @ Jamberoo
29 November: Christmas Chapel
4 December: Year 6 Graduation Dinner
5 December: Presentation Night
6 December: Graduation Ceremony
6 December: End of Term 4