Bluearth Community Day

Due to inclement weather, this has been postponed.  We hope to run the day early in Term 4.

The HBPS invites all parents, carers and community members to join us on Friday 9th September for Bluearth Community Day ran by our Bluearth Student Leadership Team.

Bluearth aims to actively engage Aussie kids to develop thier physical literacy and provide them with the skills and motivation to lead active lives.

HBPS - Statement of Values

Hamlyn Banks Primary School recognises the importance of the partnership between schools and parents to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing.

Attitudes to School Survey Results

We have received our Student Attitude to School data which again highlights the positive attitude the students have towards school. The main area for improvement being their responses to how “stimulating” the learning is with further exploration of their responses taking place during the remainder of the year.

Fairy Park - Postponed

Dear Prep parents & carers,
This week we were looking forward to an exciting excursion to Fairy Park but unfortunately, due to wet weather, we have had to cancel it.
We will reschedule for next term, with a date to be decided, and we will let you know. We want all our students to get the most out of going and it is a wonderful outdoor experience when the weather is fine.
Thank you for your understanding and we have explained to all our students why we are not going.
Regards, Prep Teachers

Last day of Term 3

Just a reminder that school finishes this Friday 16th September at 2.30pm.

All Year 3 and 4 students on camp should be back around this time as well.

Have a safe and happy term break.

School resumes Monday 3rd October.

Just Brass Progam

Channel 9 tonight broadcast a segment promoting the Just Brass program.

Congratulations Salvation Army on the program that is now being run in 4 states.

Click here to view the segment

Our School is very very fortunate to be asked to join the Just Brass program facilitated by the Salvation Army. This program enables students to learn a brass instrument totally FREE. This means student would receive an instrument, book, Just Brass t-shirt and a lesson once a week at school for FREE. On Mondays students are also expected to attend an after school band rehearsal. The kids are picked up in a bus, given arvo tea and the opportunity to play in a brass band with other kids from other schools in Geelong. This is an unbelievable opportunity and the Just Brass program has a massive reputation with students performing for significant events. More info to come on how students can nominate to be part of the program

Geelong History Excursion - Year 5 & 6

Dear Parent/Guardian,
This term 5/6 students are investigating Australian pioneers & local history as part of our Inquiry Learning, leading to our ‘Museums in Motion’ night on June 15th. To support this learning we will be visiting the National Wool Museum, Geelong Regional Library & investigating local history on the Geelong Waterfront / Customs House.
Students will spend 2 hours from 9:30 to 11:30am on a guided tour of the Wool Museum, participating in a rotation of activities. We will then investigate the historical significance of items located around Steampacket Gardens on the Waterfront. After lunch students will rotate between a guided tour of the new Geelong Regional Library (including historical centre) & investigating the items located around Customs House lawn.
Some activities are outdoors & students will walk from the Waterfront to the Library, so it is vital students wear / bring appropriate clothing.

• Permission Form

Regards,
Mr Will Urquhart, Mrs Enza Gillespie, Mrs Di Hickleton, Mrs Tania Sharp & Miss Emily Daws.

Hands on Science - Year 1 Incursion

As part of celebrating our Inquiry topic 'Thinking and acting like a scientist', the grade 1 students will have the opportunity to participate in an incursion from Supreme Incursions at the end of Term 2.

Information attached.

OPEN DAY - School Tours

Hamlyn Banks Primary School Open Day will be Tuesday 17th May from 9am.

You are more than welcome to take a school tour with one of our School Captains, or wander around on your own.

Please ensure you sign in at the office before touring our school.

Outdoor Ed - Years 5 & 6 - Fishing Excursion

Dear Parent/Guardian,

This term 5/6 Outdoor Education students have been learning about Fishing skills & safety. In partnership with Fishcare Victoria we have the opportunity to visit St. Augustine’s Water Hole to participate in a fishing excursion. Fishcare provide all rods, tackle & bait on the day (please do not bring these, as it cannot go on the bus).    

Students will spend 3 hours from 10am to 1pm being shown fishing skills & getting the opportunity to try to catch a fish. St. Augustine’s Waterhole is a small lake that is classified as a Family Fishing Lake & is stocked by Fisheries Victoria for children. Fishcare Victoria use this location for regular school excursions.     

The Waterhole is just off South Valley Rd & is quite sheltered but it is obviously outdoors so it is vital students wear / bring appropriate clothing. Parents / Guardians are welcome to come & assist, there are a few spots left on the bus or you could visit at any stage of the excursion.   

Regards,

Mr Will Urquhart

The Permission Slip has been uploaded to the FORMS Navigation Link

Scienceworks Excursion - Year 2

The Year 2's are off to Scienceworks for a fun filled learning experience.

Please click here for the information and permission slip.

Pre-Sale of Tickets - School Spectacular 2016

We are proud and excited to have some of our students participating in the 2016 Victorian State Schools Spectacular: The Elements.

This year's Spectacular will be held at Hisense Arena on Saturday 10 September, with two shows at 1pm and 6:30pm. The three-hour Spectacular will be filmed for broadcast by Channel 7.

For a fun, family entertainment experience, and to cheer on our students from the audience, be quick to secure discounted tickets.

Discount Early Bird tickets for the Spectacular will be available for 11 days only from 10am on Friday 3 June. Standard ticket prices will apply after then.

Early Bird tickets – available for 11 days only from 10am on Friday 3 June

• Adult – $35
• Child Under 15 – $18
• Concession – $30
• Buy 10 tickets and get one adult ticket free (for group bookings      please call 1300 364 001)

To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au or phone Ticketek on 132 849.

Click here for more information

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent teachers interviews will be held on Curriculum Day Monday July 11th from 1.30pm-6pm for all classes except Miss Devlin.

Miss Devlin's interviews will be Tuesday June 21st 2.15pm-6pm.

Parent Login remains the same for Compass. If you have any problems please contact the office and we can help you!

Music & Movement Festival at GPAC - School Bank & Yr 1

08/08/2016 - Just to clear up some confusion, the Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival which is taking place next Tuesday 16th August is being held at COSTA HALL this year. Costa Hall is located at 1 Gheringhap street, Geelong. All year 1 students and band members are attending. A note regarding this will go home in the next day or two. ⭐️

The festival gives students an opportunity to shine in a professional theatre environment, through a variety of performances including song and dance, circus acts, rock bands, choirs, orchestras and concert bands.
Young people from the city, coast and country will come together to perform for friends, family and fellow students.  This year the festival has continued to grow, with students from more schools participating and an additional performance session to cater for demand.
A festival highlight will be a mass marimba performance on Wednesday August 6, involving students from Hamlyn Banks, Roslyn, South Geelong and Tate St primary schools.

Please click here for the permission slip.

School Concert 2016

HBPS and the students are excited about the up and coming concert.  Classes are busily preparing for their performance.

The concert is on Tuesday the 6th of September at 7pm. Doors will open at 6.15pm. Tickets are $10 per person.

There are no family, children, students or pensioner tickets. Babies and very small children can sit on a parent’s knee and Hamlyn Banks Primary School children do not need a ticket. Disabled seating is also available. There are no limits on the number of tickets families can purchase. You will be able to buy tickets from 8am on the 25th of July till 6pm on Friday the 2nd of September. After this date and time our virtual box office will close.

See the link in QUICK LINKS on the Home Page to book your ticket.  Scan to the right hand side of the HOME Page to view some documents relating to the concert.

What are the Year 1's up to in Term 3

Year 1 Bulletin Home Page

Term 3 is always an exciting one. This term will see the Grade 1's in the spotlight as they participate in the Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival at GPAC and the School Concert to be held at the Arena on the 6th September 2016.