Principal's Report

Dear HPS Community,

Harmony Week Celebrations

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​

This week at HPS, there were many activities and discussions that explored what diversity is, ways people can be different from each other, what things make us the same as well as 

what harmony means and examples of harmony in nature/in the world.

Our SAC program also joined in the celebrations, providing some wonderful opportunities for students to engage with Harmony Week arts and craft. How fabulous to see all the teamwork, learning and respect this week has encouraged!

The colour orange flooded our usual gold and blue attire on Friday as many people embraced the opportunity to wear a splash of orange to show support of Harmony Day. 

Students and teachers enjoyed an incursion by 'Bollywood Rhythms', which was a colourful blend of Indian percussion and dance. Jamel Singh performed traditional Indian songs and dances and was accompanied by master tabla player Dheeraj Shrestha. The performance gave insight into Indian music, dance and culture. Dheeraj played percussive rhythms while Jamel performed and taught us some popular Bollywood dance moves. It was so much fun! Thank you Mrs Rochelle Pennefather for organising this fun and interactive event.

At assembly Friday afternoon we were treated to a special harmony week themed performance by the recorder ensemble , accompanied by some Year 5 friends who wrote lyrics to rap in place of the second verse of the Connor Price/ Benz song 'Spinnin', creating a unique HPS version of the song, 'Spinnin Harmony'. Well done to all involved in this performance. What amazing talent we have at our school!

Written especially for Harmony Week to the song, 'Spinnin' by Benz and Connor Price, below please find the lyrics by HPS.

Verse 2 by Cooper K, Esther D, Fiona W & Friends

I've been on a mission to make the world nice

On my way, and I say, ‘Come on, make the world nice!’ (nice)

Ev’ry chance! and I’m tellin’ you twice

Every time, yeah, not ONCE, no, not TWICE or just THRICE (yeah, yeah)

We’re showin’ compassion wherever we go (go)

Yeah, compassion wherever we go (go)

And you'd say that I'm mad, but I'm in this to try (uh) I'm a-tryin’ to fly and be kind, you know why! (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Always kind, I’m your –

– friend at first sight (sight)

– A stranger’s a friend if we’re kind at first sight

When I show re - spect, I’m respect - in’ you

And you show me respect, I’m respectin’ you too (too)

– Make harmo-ny (Uh) in diversity (really!)

We make sweet harmo-ny, we’re diverse, see (okay

Harmony, harmonie*, let it be free! (yeah)

Chorus (original lyrics plus added LOTE!)

They said that I couldn't do it, so I went and (woo)

(Did it) Did it (har-)

Ws only, you know I've been

(Winnin') Winnin' (-mo-)

Top of the world, the globe is

(Spinnin') Spinnin' (-ny)

If you know, you know, I've been on a

What? (Mission) Mission (wa**), okay, let's get it (wa)

* harmonie = harmony (Dutch); 

** "wa" = harmony (Japanese)

Last Week of Term 1

It is hard to believe that we are entering the final week of term 1! It has been such a productive and fun filled term with lots to reflect upon, be grateful for and celebrate. Don't forget that we finish on Thursday, returning Monday 15th April.

We will hold an assembly from 1.50pm on Thursday before students are dismissed at 2.30pm for the holiday break.

Annual Reporting to the Community

Each year schools are required to share their annual report to their community. HPS community are invited to meet in the staffroom at 7pm on Tuesday 26th March for the presentation of our 2023 annual report. No RSVP required, just turn up.

School Council Approved Pupil Free Dates 2024

Monday 20th May

Monday 26th August

Monday 4th November

SAC will operate on pupil free days for those who require care. Bookings for these dates will open 10 days prior. Please speak to Vimmy if you have any questions or queries regarding this service.

Upcoming Dates

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a great final week ahead!

Naomi Ivers

Principal

Heidelberg Primary School