General News & Reminders
Recorder News
HPS SENIOR RECORDER ENSEMBLE
at RECORDARAMA…
On Saturday 2 August 2025, HPS Senior Recorder Ensemble members represented the school in the Primary School Age Recorder Ensemble section at RECORDARAMA, a mini eisteddfod (music festival) just for recorders held at MLC in Kew.
It was great for us to experience playing in public in a venue with such a high-quality acoustic as well as to hear other recorder ensembles, from Carlton North PS and Merri Creek PS, play such enjoyable pieces.
The adjudicator said ‘music is not a competition’ and it was very difficult to decide how to award the trophy. Highlights from our adjudicator’s report stated HPS: ‘Looks like you’re all having fun…Great counting of rests – very together ensemble playing…a very confident performance’. Congratulations to Merri Creek PS and Carlton North PS, who each earned an Honourable Mention, while we were awarded the first-place trophy!
We are enormously grateful to all HPS Staff and family members who have supported our efforts leading up to this event – from weekly rehearsals up to the extra practice performance for Mrs Leigh Barry’s Grade 4 class. Families also made special arrangements with regard to regular Saturday commitments that allowed our senior recorder team to be at fullest possible strength for RECORDARAMA – and we especially appreciate parents getting everyone there on time!
Congratulations on undertaking such an enjoyable challenge.
HPS COMBINED RECORDER ENSEMBLES
at ASSEMBLY 18 August
Following our successful participation in RECORDARAMA, Senior Recorder Ensemble will combine with HPS Recorder Ensemble Autumn Tones to perform at Assembly on Monday 18.8.2025, when the Recorder Ensemble Performance Co-Captains will also present the trophy to Naomi.
Fiona Walters
Recorder Tutor
Library News
Book Club
ISSUE 5 IS OPEN, and there's a lot to get excited about in this Issue. Online orders only. See the inside back cover of the brochure for further information. Closing date, 4 pm Friday 15th August. All orders enable us to select free books to add to our library collection. Last issue we earned over $280 worth of reward points.
BOOK PARADE
Our Book Parade is being held on Monday morning, 25th August, in place of our assembly, as a way to round up our Book Week activities.
All students and staff are dressing up as a favourite book character. There is no need to go to a lot of expense. Have a look around the house for items you can use to represent the character.
This is the 80th year of the awards and I am sure many of our parents/carers remember dressing up for Book Parades at their primary school over the years. Maybe you would like to share your memories with your family. What do you remember dressing as for your parade?
AUGUST LIBRARY CHALLENGE: Book an adventure
For the remainder of the year there will be a monthly library challenge in which students may choose to participate in at home for a bit of fun.
All books take us on adventure, whether it be into the past or the future; to a jungle or a zoo; to the outback or the beach; to a game of sport or a birthday party; to the pyramids or the streets of Paris.
This month, I challenge the students to bring a photo of themselves to school showing them reading a book in an unusual or favourite reading place. They can be as creative as they like. Are they inside or outside? Where are they? What are they doing? Are they alone or with a favourite toy or pet? Make sure your child’s name and class are on the photo. (The photos will be displayed in school and only published on the school Facebook page/newsletter if permissions have been given)
Photos are to be at school by August 29th. All students participating will receive DOJO points towards our school movie target. Check out these ideas …
Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Denise Pilinis
Teacher Librarian
Breakfast Club Update
The Breakfast Club continues to be popular again this term.
The Breakfast Club was established in 2022 to support those students that struggle to have a breakfast before arriving at school.
It provides an opportunity for students to come through, grab some brekky before tackling the school day - in the process aiding their learning and focus by getting some food in their systems!
While still catering for those students it appears that a large majority of those attending are coming for a second breakfast.
We are seeking donations of non-perishable breakfast foods (e.g. Cereal, jam and spreads or a gold coin donation to purchase bread, milk, and butter) to ensure we can continue the program for all students.
Please note that Breakfast Club is NOT a substitute for the SAC program - rather a place for students to come and grab a cup of cereal or piece of toast, particularly if they’ve not been able to at home, once the school gates are open at 8.40am.
The SAC program has also extended its breakfast time, to capture later arrivals.
Donations can be left at the office or Breakfast Club.
Kind Regards
Sue
First Aid Contacts
We can be contacted at 0294-firstaid@schools.vic.edu.au or 0474 800 941. Thank you.
Sue Zerna
First Aid Officer
Lunch Orders
Lost Property Locations
Lost Property can be found around the school at the following locations:
- Main Building (Gallery)
- Library (BER)
- Grade 5 Building
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