schooLINK6016

This is an exciting new initiative developed by members of the school board Relationships Subcommittee to gain a point of reference to utilise more effectively potential ways parents can provide assistance to the school. Please see attached flyer for more info and how to access.schooLINK6016  has also been developed to further strengthen our relationships with the families and neighbourhood community of Mount Hawthorn and in doing so build a community network that will enhance educational outcomes for our school. Please check out schooLINK6016 on our school website and take the time to complete the questionnaire.

REMEMBRANCE CEREMONIES

On Friday 9 November all students in Pre-primary to Year 6 at Mount Hawthorn Primary School (MHPS) and the Education Support Centre participated in a Remembrance Ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1. Also our Student Councillors attended the Axford Park and ANZAC Cottage Ceremonies on Sunday. We are proud to work with our local community on such important occasions. Special thanks to former student Rohan D for his excellent bugle playing. Visit our school website for a full wrap up with lots of pics and some fantastic poems from Year 4.

MUSIC ASSEMBLY

Our annual music assembly was held on Thursday 8 November and once again showcased the school’s exemplary music program. Our Pre-primary to Year 3 students enjoyed exceptional items from the band, orchestra, choir and individual classes. Our music program enjoys an outstanding reputation but without the tireless work of key people who volunteer so much of their own time it would not come together.  Thanks to the parents who volunteer, without you we couldn’t do it! Of course big thanks to Mrs Hardman who is the glue that holds it all together. Mrs Hardman coordinated the Music Assembly, oversees the Mount Hawthorn Hummers Choir and seeks opportunities for them to perform in the wider community at various events and venues. Much of this is done in her own time.  Mr John Burke, the Principal of the new Inner City College, attended the assembly and was in awe of the quality, talent and behaviour of all the students. He fully understands the importance of these programs for secondary school.

LITTLE ATHLETICS

There is an exciting opportunity to bring Little Athletics closer to a venue near you!  We are seeking parents and members of our community who are keen to explore the notion of establishing a Little Athletic s Club at Litis Stadium (Floreat Athena). The School Boards and P&C’s from Mount Hawthorn Primary and neighbouring schools in the City of Vincent see this as an opportunity to not only strengthen our relationship with the local community but to utilise a facility with great resources that  would serve the community into the future. With your support and endorsement we have a real chance at developing a state of the art facility to be accessed by our local community.

We are looking for interested parents who are prepared to help establish a Little Athletics State facility in the near future, which could be accessed by everyone from the City of Vincent. There is broad support from Floreat Athena and the City of Vincent.

We are seeking expressions of interest to:

• establish an indication of how much appetite there is for this project and:
• if you would be willing to assist as part of a working group in pursuing the establishment of Little Athletics at Litis stadium (the school will assist however this needs to be driven by a parent body.)

Please email MountHawthorn.PSAdmin@education.wa.edu.au to express your interest in participating and/ or willingness to be involved.

VANDALISM AT SCHOOL

As the warmer weather approaches we typically see more kids out and about on weekends. Recently we were disappointed to have uncovered evidence of teenagers on our school site inappropriately using our school facilities including unsociable behaviour and use of drug paraphernalia.  This is a police matter. With the use of our CCTV footage many offenders are easily identified.
Please be aware that if your child is on the school grounds unsupervised during weekends and school holidays there is a risk that they may be implicated.
If you witness any suspicious behaviour at our school please contact Ed Security Ph: 9264 4632 or the Wembley Police Ph: 9214 7100.