The Last Newsletter – A message from the Principal
With the final day of school less than two weeks away, this will be my final Newsletter. As many of you are well aware this is to be my last year at HFS and I believe this letter is an important opportunity to thank those who have helped HFS and myself over the years.
Firstly, I’d like to thank all the students. If there is one thing I will never forget and always look back positively on, it will be all the fantastic students that I have taught over the years at HFS. I have never worked in a school with such a positive young group learners.
I would also like to thank the staff. Without their support I can honestly that I would not have been able to my job and that HFS would not be the school it is today. Additionally, I would like to thank the community. The kindness, understanding and support so many of parents, volunteers and PTA give our school every day true makes it a magical place to work. Finally, I would like to thank HHI and the HFS management team for not only believing in me and supporting the HFS leadership team, but for giving me the opportunity to have worked at a school as great as HFS.
And now on to the news…
Parent Volunteer Luncheon
This Wednesday June 22nd is the HFS Volunteer Luncheon. It’s a time where all the staff at HFS take a few moments to share our appreciation for all the hard work the community volunteers have made this past year.
Invitations to the event have been sent via email to respective parents. If you have not received your invitation it is likely that the email contact information we have on file is out-of-date or contains a typo. If this is the case we apologise for the oversight and ask that you please contact the office to let us know you will be attending so we can make the proper arrangements.
Reports Home
End of year reports will be sent home this Friday. Included in with the report will be a class placement letter for the 2016-17 year stating your child’s year level and assigned teacher. Please note that while this will not likely be subject to change, increases or decreases in enrolment may result in class allocations being adjusted.
If you receive a letter that states your child is not enrolled but they will be attending or a letter which places them in class but they will not be attending please contact the office so we can amend our records.
Parent Teacher Interview Sign-up
A reminder that Term 3 Parent Teacher Interviews will take place on Wednesday June 29, 2016. A signup sheet is posted across from the office, with sign-ups taking place on a first come first serve basis.
If you are unable to attend or are leaving before this date alternative arrangements to meet can be made with your child’s classroom teacher.
Sports Day Congratulations
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2015-16 HFS Sports Day! The day was hot but everyone still managed to have a great time! Another big thank to Ms Van Helden for her preparations in making the day possible, the PTA for putting together the much needed refreshment stand and all the staff who braved the sun to make the event a success.
BYOD Info 2016-17
A few questions were raised concerning our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies during the past Community Forum. The policy has been reviewed with all requirements and practices remaining the same. The policy and requirements may now be accessed through the Parent Handbook on the school website.
EYC NEWS
This Friday is a shared learning day at the EYC. F1s will have their shared learning at 11:40am and the F2s will have theirs at 2:50pm.
The EYC team would also like to remind parents who would like a copy of their child’s Tapestry to please provide a USB stick. For more information speak to your child’s class teacher.
A Message from the School Manager
Please be advised that given the increasing number of costs associated with operating HFS and a change in the number of students enrolled, the HFS management has had to raise the tuition rates for the 2016-17 academic year. Though we understand increased fees can place a burden on many of our families we feel the new tuition fees still represent a great value to our community and are extremely competitive.
To view the new fee structure please visit the School Fees and Payment section of the parents handbook, here.
End of the Year Assembly
HFS’ final assembly is Friday July 1st at 11:30am. We’ll be taking this opportunity to say goodbye to our friends who are leaving and to celebrate some of the success we’ve had over the year. Parents and families are welcome to attend.
Summer Holidays
Finally, I’d like to wish all our students and their families a happy summer holiday. Have a great time but most importantly please make sure you stay safe to HFS (or wherever else your planning to go) for the 2016-17 year.