Dear HPS Community,

Well the first full week of the year has certainly dealt out some scorching hot days! But this did not deter our staff or students. Everyone has helped to ensure the calm and positive start we had in week one has continued into week 2.

Arthur, our Cape Street crossing supervisor, was humbled by a thoughtful and kind gesture of one of our families. On a very hot afternoon, he was given a bottle of water to cool him down and keep him hydrated. What a fabulous demonstration of values we encourage here at HPS. Thank you for looking out for others and being considerate of everyone in our community.

SWBPS

At Heidelberg PS we follow a School-wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) which is an evidence-based school improvement approach that creates a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. It focuses on teaching and reinforcing positive behaviours while providing targeted assistance to students who may need extra support, leading to a more successful and inclusive learning community. When implemented well, it ensures that all students receive support to maximise behavioural, wellbeing and academic growth.

The approach also improves teacher wellbeing by providing them with the tools to establish positive climates for learning where they can focus on teaching and learning, by increasing engagement and instructional time.

SWPBS is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.

Positive Behaviour Demonstration Awards

Staff are always on the look out for students who stand out through their demonstration of what we highly value at our school; Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Resilience. When staff observe acts or behaviours that go above and beyond, they are awarded a Positive Behaviour Demonstration Principal Award at the next whole school assembly. Parents/ Carers are advised through Compass when their child will receive an award.

HPS Family Picnic

We invite our HPS community to join together for a casual, informative catch up at the school on Thursday 27th February between 5.00-7.00pm. Put the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more details to come!

Upcoming Dates
Monday 17th Feb - Wednesday 19th Feb	Student eSafety Incursions
Thursday 20th February	Parent & Carer eSafety Workshop - 6:30pm
Thursday 27th February	HPS Family Picnic - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 28th February	Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival - Willinda Park
Monday 3rd March	District Swimming - Northcote ARC
Wednesday 5th Mar-Thursday 6th Mar	School Photos
Monday 10th March	Labour Day - No Students
Tuesday 11th March	Pupil Free Day
Thursday 13th March	Division Swimming - Oak Park RC
Thursday 20th March	Region Swimming - Watermarc
Thursday 27th March	District Athletics Carnival - Willinda Park
Friday 4th April	End of Term 1 - 2.30pm finish
TERM 2
Monday 21st April	Easter Monday - No Students
Tuesday 22nd April	Term 2 Begins
Friday 25th April	ANZAC Day - No Students
Tuesday 20th May	District Cross Country - Banyule Flats
Monday 9th June	King's Birthday - No Students
Monday 23rd June	Pupil Free Day
Friday 4th July	End of Term 2 - 2:30pm Finish

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing you next week!

Naomi Ivers

Principal

Heidelberg Primary School

Heidelberg PS - Capers

Respect | Responsibility | Resilience | Compassion

Term 1 - Issue 2 · 07 Feb 2025

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