Flash haircuts, groovy glasses, inviting classrooms and to top it off – green lawn! It has been a really nice start to the school year and  I would especially like to welcome the new families to the school community. We also have a number of new staff members Emma, Rosie and Mel who are excited to be part of the team. They come from a variety of schools around the state and bring great skills to our team. 

The parent information sessions have been scheduled during weeks 2 and 3 (see the school calendar on our website) and the P&C will be hosting the annual Sundowner on Friday 21 February, which will be a great opportunity to welcome the new school year.

The Business Plan has underpinned whole school planning for the year and we will again work closely with the Schools Board and P&C. A hallmark of our school community has always been our volunteers and we would encourage all parents to visit schooLINK6016 as there are always opportunities to be involved which fit into busy schedules.  We really want to look at engaging our students in Maths, Science and Coding especially in the early years.  

I had the pleasure of attending the opening of Bob Hawke College on Sunday and toured the state of the art facility. I bumped into many of last year’s  students ready for the start of the next stage of their educational journey. 

On behalf of the staff, we welcome you back and we look forward to working with the school community this year.

PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS

The On-Entry Assessment Program – Identifying essential skills in literacy and numeracy in Pre-primary.

A Parent Information Session will be held on Friday 14 February in Harbeck Library Centre.

Session 1: 9.00am – 9.30am

Session 2: 2.20 – 2.50pm

Please RSVP to  MountHawthorn.PS@education.wa.edu.au and indicate the session you will be attending.

PARKING FINES

This is a reminder to all families who park cars at our schools, it is important you adhere to all signs. This includes not parking in a disabled bay without a permit displayed and park only in designated parking areas.  The Rangers have, and will continue to issue parking fines.  If you have a special parking request, please contact a member of Admin so we can assist where appropriate.

STUDENT INFORMATION

To provide the very best care for our students it is essential we have current medical, contact, custodial and emergency contact information at school. If you have made any changes please inform any of our office staff ASAP. Thank you.

QKR AND FLEXIBUZZ

Remember to update Year group selections on the Apps for 2020 to reflect your child/ren’s current class.

SOCIAL MEDIA USE

This is a timely reminder to parents/carers not to share any images on social media that include any of our students, as not all parents have provided permission for their child’s image or name to be published. Any sharing of a student’s image or name without the appropriate consent could lead to legal action.

GIVE WRITE DONATIONS

We received a Certificate of Appreciation for our generous support to help give WA kids in need the tools to succeed at school and in life by donating stationery items at the end of last term.

GIFTED AND TALENTED 2021

Apply now for Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Programs in 2021. Applications close Sunday 9 February 2021. https://www.education.wa.edu.au/gifted-and-talented