PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

IMPRESSED! John Wessel, A/Executive Director, spent two hours at Hampden last Friday morning as part of the Region’s continuous evaluation process.

We discussed such details as School Opinion Survey results, Year 2 Net and Yr 3, 5 & 7 Test results, community relations, computer technology, teacher performance, school involvement in activities (eg. Rock Pop Mime / Choir / Green & Healthy Schools / etc.), and a whole range of other inter-related topics.

John was introduced to our Friday morning parade where he participated in the presentation of small gifts to our teacher-aides, commented very favourably on our new school sports uniforms, and watched as one of our Engquest groups gave its presentation.

John was suitably impressed with the school’s performance and said Hampden has a very good reputation across the Mackay-Whitsunday Region. On parade he said he loved coming here to visit because of the “aura” of the place.

Thank-you to all our parents, staff and other community members for working together to give Hampden its unique character.

NO POWER, NO PHONE! The four hour power outage last Thursday again reinforced the fact that there’s very little we can do without it!

One of the major headaches that power outages cause for us though, is the lack of communication.

As our school’s phone system is a Commander System, when the power goes down so does our access to incoming and outgoing phone calls.

To overcome this problem the school now has a Telstra Next G mobile, number 0419173429.

Please use this if there appears to be extended periods when the normal 49540189 number is engaged.

ROCK POP MIME: GOOD LUCK to our RPM team as they attempt to win three consecutive titles tomorrow night at the Soundshell.

Again this year they’ve had the best of support from their coaches, costume and props designers, teachers and parents.

As well, they’ve shown great personal effort and desire to do their best for themselves and the team as a whole.

I’m confident the performance will dazzle both the audience and the judges.

Why don’t you all come along from 5.30pm to support our team’s 2008 production?

Howard Frost

Principal.

WANTED – COOKS: On Sunday the 28^th September, (middle Sunday of the holidays) the Holden Car Club is holding its car show in the grounds of the Andergrove Tavern.

Hampden and Farleigh schools have been invited to operate the food tent (barbecue & softdrinks) with profits to be split between the schools.

I’d like to hear from any families who may be able to spend an hour or two between 8.00am and 2.00pm that day to help cook or serve.

CAMP FORMS: Please try to have all school camp permission/medical forms returned to school by next Friday (last day of term).

Payment is NOT required with these forms and can be made any time up to November 03^rd.

Our next edition of the camp newsletter will be sent home next week and will contain the list of “what to take” items.

JUMP ROPE: Unfortunately Jump Rope co-ordinator Mrs Uhlmann had to postpone her visit last Friday. She plans to return early in term 4, however.

CONGRATULATIONS, YR 6: The Year 6’s took their responsibility for organising the Term 3 Disco very seriously, and are to be congratulated for their efforts.

Their theme Masquerade was novel, and their planning and hard work ensured everyone had a great night.

CHOIR – “ON SONG”: The choir is sounding very melodious and are on track for an excellent performance at the Eisteddfod after the holidays.

Choir teacher Kath Woodruff has requested the children wear the following as their uniform this year:

Sports Shirt
Navy Blue Shorts/Skorts/Skirts
White Socks
Black Shoes

Please use the forthcoming holidays to scout around for items to borrow (eg black shoes) if you don’t already have these.

ENGQUEST: Last week we saw presentations from the second of our two “catapult groups”, as well as our “straw bridge group”.

See today’s lift-out for full details on these projects.

FREE DRESS DAY: Thank-you for your support of the Student Council’s free dress day last Friday. $82 was raised for Cancer research.

THANK-YOU LAKES: On a section of the old cane plot recently ploughed by Frank Perna, the Students Council have planted pumpkins, watermelons, and two types of cucumbers.

The pumpkin seeds have already sprouted, and I’m confident the rest won’t be far behind.

A special thank-you to the Lake family for donating the seeds and fertiliser for this project.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.

LIBRARY NOTICE

It would be appreciated if all library books could be returned before the holidays.

ROCK POP MIME

Our performance is tomorrow night at Caneland’s Soundshell at 6pm. Children are reminded that they need to bring to school tomorrow (Friday):

Bruch

Foundation

Lipstick

Washer

Roll on Deodorant

Change of Clothes (if needed)

Change of underclothes

Shoes (easy to put on and off)

Props will also need: Black – Clothes/Shoes/Beanie

Please place all items in a NAMED plastic bag.

P & C NEWS

The P & C monthly meeting will be held this Monday.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT TO THE P & C

MEETING DATE: 15 SEPTEMBER, 2008

Term 4 Events.

Concert night
Break-up Day
Sport
Camp
Swimming
Choir
Behaviour Management Reward
Etc.

Q150 Submission for Funding
Calen District Sports Changes
School Financial Report
Majors Facilities Program
Term 3 Safety Report
Electrical Safety Pack
Holden Car Club BBQ

WEEKLY CLASS AWARDS

Principal’s Award: for PROBLEM SOLVING – Emily Chidgey.

Year 6/7: TECHNOLOGY AWARD for the Newspaper Dome Engquest group: Andrea Perna, Kimberley Wales, Tiffaney Wales, Jordan Perna, Chelsea Perna.

Year 4/5: Science Experiment Award- Lachlan Thompson, Courtney Perna, Alyce Volker. Tables Encouragement Award – Anthony Wiggett, Madelaine Burley, Abby Medway, Jayde Mellross. Tables Awards- Amee Insch, Ben Perna, Winston Dwyer, Jack Sorensen, Hapi Anaru, Courtney Proctor, Layton Morrison, Alyce Volker, Lachlan Thompson, Jake Balsillie, Shannon Leahy, Mitchell Lake, Nick Perna, Courtney Perna, Darcie Cahill, Demi Cruickshanks.

Year 2/3: Class Award – Excellent Fire Drill.

This week we have two Milestone Award achievers to recognise for their efforts. Both are girls, and both are in the junior section of the school. Congratulations to:

SHELBY MACKELVIE (10 awards) STAR STUDENT

SAMARA MITCHELL (20 awards) CHAMPION STUDENT

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Northern Suburbs Cricket Club need more players in the under 10 team. If you are 8 or 9 years of age or turning 10 after the 1^st of September and would like to play cricket, phone Pam Barratt on 0147798441 for more information.

MONSTER CENT SALE:

Holy Rosary Parish, Marian will be holding a Monster Cent Sale at the Church Hall, Anzac Avenue on Sunday 14^th September commencing at 1.30pm. 100’s of great Prizes including several $50 & $25 fuel cards, Jackpot Table, Snap Raffles. Major Raffle $200 Fuel Voucher. Refreshments available.

Holiday Theatre Craft Workshops at Crossroad Arts RETURNS / September – October holidays.

Holiday workshops in voice, physical theatre, mask, puppetry and creative play at Crossroad Arts.

Week 2: 29^th September – 3^rd October, 10am – 3pm, Ages: 6 – 13.

(Times and ages negotiable for group bookings.) $150 per week, per student.

Held at Crossroad Arts, The Parish Hall Loft, Cnr Gordon and Wood Sts, Mackay, Contact Crossroad Arts: ph 07 49535122 or email: admin@crossroadarts.com.au

Did you know that there is a Church service and Sunday school at Kuttabul and Mt Ossa?

The Liberty Baptist Church service is held at 3197 Bruce Highway (the third house from the Kuttabul General store) starting at 10:30am. The all age Sunday school is taught by RE teacher at Hampden, Calen and Northview schools and Chaplain at Calen District State College. It starts at 10:30am every Sunday, except the second Sunday of the month when Sunday school will be held at the Mt Ossa Community Hall - same time 10:30am

Come along to the Mt. Ossa Community Hall
at 9:15am, 14 September 2008
for the inaugural Service of
Liberty Baptist Church - Mt Ossa
Followed by Sunday School & adult Bible study at 10:30am

ALL WELCOME

Enquiries: Janne & Murray Peterson
Tel: 4954 0486 or 0425271050

Hi Everyone

Put this on your calendar for Thursday 18^th September at 7.30pm Main Bar, Farleigh Tavern. Soul, Blues, Country Music Singer Luella check her out on her My space. Hope to see you. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone you know that might like a bit of Soul, Blues, Country. http://www.myspace.com/luellamusic

Issue no. 30, 11th September 2008

Issue no. 30, 11^th September 2008