With Hume Public School

Every child
Every chance
Every day
Principal: Russell Graham
With Hume Public School
Assistant Principal: Liz Clark
Relieving Assistant Principals: Leonie Lewis, Michelle Parker
Address: Parkland Crescent, Lavington, NSW, 2641 Phone: 6025 1850 Fax: 6025 4052 Web: www.hume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: hume-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Number 19
Thursday 18th June 2015
Language Experiences - Roald Dahl
As part of our commitment to quality language experiences for all students, this
term our school has enjoyed a shared focus on the author Roald Dahl. With an
amazing collection of books and stories to explore, each class has studied at least
one Roald Dahl book. Some of the books in focus have been: The Twits, James and
the Giant Peach, Marvellous Medicine, The Magic Finger, The BFG, Boy and Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory. Students have enjoyed using their learning and
creativity to influence their reading, writing and art. Work from this term will be
used for our school display during Education week.
On Monday students and staff attended a performance from “Aunty Peach”. This
show centred around the magic of Roald Dahl's wacky and humorous twisted fairy
tales as published in the "Revolting Rhymes". The audience enjoyed animated
storytelling, magic and humour. Aunty Peach also passed on to the students stage
terminology and useful tips for drama performance. Our students really enjoyed the show and teachers have enjoyed the
enthusiasm this has created back in the classroom.
I have enjoyed seeing many pieces of work that have been generated through the study of Roald Dahl and I would like to share a
recount of the performance written by Summer Dean, Year 3.
Aunty Peach
On the 15th of June at Hume Public School Aunty Peach came to perform. She did acting, magic, tricks, noises and kids dressed up.
Her show was about Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl.
At the start of the show we all heard soft calm music then she come out acting crazily. She acted like lots of characters – these
characters were from other stories that Roald Dahl had changed for his own stories.
All through the show she did magic tricks. She had a magic wallet that had things like balls and cubes come out of it. But the best
trick for me was the rubik’s cube she put it in a box and it changed colour.
She made lots of silly noises that made all the kids and teaches laugh but after a while the noises got a bit annoying.
The audience got to have a go at acting. Asha went up on stage and put on a wolf mask to look like a wolf. After that Zion, Xander and
Locky went up and dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood and Grandma. Then Paris, Delly and Gina also went up and dressed up as
wolves. They tried to be scary but there too nice.
I enjoyed the Aunty Peach show and I’m sure everyone else did too.
Emergency Procedures
This term we have had a major upgrade to our communication and bell system at Hume. This upgrade has been very successful and
has had a major impact on the level of school wide communication capabilities. Each room and office now has a phone and intercom
facility installed and our bell system has been improved to allow for the bell to be heard in each room and outdoor space within the
school. As part of our upgrade we have also changed the emergency signal/sounds. Emergency procedures are needed in case of
evacuation or lockdown. Yesterday we conducted a lockdown drill and in the coming week (weather permitting) we will conduct an
evacuation drill. Safety is of the highest priority and we are very happy with the improvements we have made to this area of school
organisation.
Reports and Parent/Teacher Interviews
Reports will be sent home with students tomorrow, Friday 19 th June. Students who are away will have their reports mailed out.
Next week all parents are invited to Parent / Teacher Interviews. Each class teacher will be available on a set day to meet with
parents. If you would like to book a time please contact the office.
Russell Graham
PBL NEWS
HUME PS SPORT NEWS
PSSA NETBALL
Another great day of netball. This week Larissa Brown receives
special mention for her improvement in skills and Charlotte Auld
for her sportsmanship.
PSSA SOCCER
Hume played against St Annes Primary School on Friday 12th
June. Juniors won 5-3 and Seniors played a tough match losing 6-2. Congratulations
to Jonathon McIntosh, Keegin Jones-Cocks, Douglas Williams and Conner
Brown for their outstanding efforts on the field this week.
PSSA HOCKEY
Exciting news for the hockey world; Hume PSSA Hockey Team had their first win of
the season last week! We went to Albury Hockey Centre where we played St Pats.
With only three hockey players in the team, our players are learning the game very
quickly and it is great to see some fantastic skills being developed by everyone. The
Final score was 2 goals to 1. Terrific effort Everyone!
PSSA SCHOOL TABLOID SPORTS
Students participated in Hockey, Basketball and Soccer this week for Tabloid sports.
Tyler Allen and Denzel Mitchell displayed qualities of great sportsmanship during
this session, congratulations.
LIBRARY NEWS
PBL AWARDS
KMC
Maddison Kelly
1BA
Mannat Puri
1/2PA
Dominic Parker
2/3PO
Rhys Hanley
3/4CA
Kirsty Perkins
4/5SA
Sushan Rai, Liam Hale
5/6DO
Angel Finlayson-Tonks, Deklan Gollan
JNRGO
Seth Taylor
SNRLL
Caleb Royal
This term has seen a big improvement in the
number of students that have borrowed books from
the library. As a school we have borrowed almost
200 more books this term compared with last term.
This is terrific.
Next week is the last week of school and we need
to get all our books back before the holidays. Like
last term, the first class to get all their books back
will win a special prize to share. Good luck to all
the classes.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
MERIT AWARDS
KMC
Izzy Cattermole, James Hanley
1BA
Arisha Chouhan, Aankith Bista
1/2PA
Jorja Cochrane-Burnes, Tony Clark
2/3PO
Eloise Wenke, Bocca Douglas
3/4CA
Quinn Hake, Cooper Lockley-Hinschen,
William Kendray
4/5SA
Beau Howell
5/6DO
Dekoda Cochrane-Burnes
JNRGO
Debra-Lee Brettle,
SNRLL
Zach Cooper, Jack Howell
SAVE THE DATE
Parent Teacher Interviews
Term Two- Week 10
8.30am-5pm
Please book your 15 minute time slot at the office.
Monday 22nd June- 3-4Ca/ 1-2Pa
Tuesday 23rd June- 2/3 Po
Wednesday 24th June- 1Ba/5-6Do
Thursday 25th June- KMc
Friday 26th June- 4/5Sa
Hope you can join us to discuss your child’s
progress with their learning.
NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA
NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA- The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with a Disability is an
annual collection that counts the number of school students with a disability and the level of educational adjustment they are provided with. All
schools will be involved in the collection of data for students with a disability or who require an adjustment to their learning in some way. Hume
began participating in the collection in 2014 and will update the collection for 2015 over the next two weeks. The information provided by the
national data collection will help all Australian governments, education authorities and schools better target programmes and resources and
contribute to enhanced outcomes for students with a disability. A reasonable adjustment is an action taken to help a student with a disability
participate in education on the same basis as other students. Adjustments can be made across the whole school setting (e.g. ramps into
buildings), in the classroom (such as adapting class lessons) and at an individual student level (such as extra tuition for a student with learning
difficulties).
Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all children and their families is essential.
As part of the national data collection:
Personal or confidential information will not be provided to anyone not authorised to see it
Personal details, student names or any identifying information will not be included in data sent to the local education authority or to the
Australian Government.
If you do not wish your child to be involved in this data collection please inform the school in writing.
BOOK CLUB PRIZES
To all of our Hume “perfectly proper”
Public School Students,
You are invited to attend our Roald
WOW
We have been able to
purchase a selection
of books to use as prizes from Book Club.
These prizes were purchased using the
rewards points that we had received
because of the fabulous support our school
community are providing by ordering from
Book Club. These latest books will be used
as prizes for our How2Learn program. Each
week has a focus on a learning habit.
Teachers will select students that
demonstrate the weekly learning habit and
their names will go into a raffle for the
weekly prize. This will be drawn at
assembly on Friday.
Dahl Dress Up Day
Dress Up as your favourite character
from Roald Dahl books.
When: Wednesday the 24th of June
Cost: Gold Coin donation for Cystic
Fibrosis
For a chance to win some
‘scrumdiddlyumtious’ prizes and enjoy a Roald Dahl movie “Matilda” in the
hall. Come and help celebrate all of our
Roald Dahl learning and the end of Term
2.
CANTEEN NEWS
Tues 23 June
Friday 19 June
Assembly 12 noon
PSSA Sport
Wednesday 24 June
Roald Dahl Dress Up Day
Thursday 25 June
BluEarth Day
Friday 26 June
PSSA Sport
Last day of Term 2
Tuesday 14 July
Students return for Term 3
Kerrie Brown,
Nikki Richter
Lisa Schneider
Wed 24 June
Thurs 25 June
Cheri Cunningham
Rebecca Dugan
Michele Brown
Fri 26 June
HOLIDAY IDEAS
Jigsaw Sharing
Do you want to impress other kids with your jig saw solving skills? Bring your jig saws
along from home as well as trying out some amazing new ones.
Go on, challenge yourself!
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When: Wednesday 8 July Time: 10.30am – Midday Where: LibraryMuseum
Kids' Party Confidential!
Sean Murphy's hosting the ultimate party for the whole family! From acting with Chris
Hemsworth to playing Thor at five-year-olds' birthdays, Kids' Party Confidential is a
hilarious ride through the highs and humiliations of children's entertainment. Suitable
for adults, teens and kids aged 5 years and up

When: Monday 29 June Time: 11.30 am Lavington Library and 2.30pm Albury
LibraryMuseum

Where: LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library Price: Gold coin donation
Creepy Crawly Critters
Using beads, buttons and cellophane create butterflies, spiders, bugs and snails.
How creepy crawly can you make them?
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When: Tuesday 30 June Time: 2.30pm -3.30pm Where: Lavington Library
Go With the Flow
Drift in, go with the flow and be inspired by The Murray River exhibition. Help create
the mighty Murray River and the animals and plants that live in and around it. The
finished work will be displayed in Kidspace, bringing the peaceful flow of the river to
the LibraryMuseum.
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When: Wednesday 1 July and Saturday 4 July Time: 10.30 – Midday Where:
LibraryMuseum
Books Light Up Our World
We need your help! Get ready for Children's Book Week 2015 and help the staff at
the Library create an amazing display from recycled books followed by making book
themed tea light candle holders to take home to 'light up the world'.
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When: Thursday 2 July Time: 10.30am – 11.30am Where: LibraryMuseum
Humans VS Zombies
Will you be the last standing survivor? Pull out your nerf guns and prepare for the
apocalypse that will hit Hovell Tree Park. Defend yourself against the growing horde
of zombies using nerf guns and sock grenades in this huge game of tag. Bring your
family and friends along. You will need to bring: nerf gun/s, bullets, eye protection
and a water bottle.
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When: Friday 3 July, Ages 5 – 10 and Friday 10 July, Ages 11 – 18
Time: 11.30am – 2.30pm Where: Hovell Tree Park Price: $5 per participant
includes pizza
Bookings: 02 6023 8333 or email learningoutreach@alburycity.gov.au
Magical Mystical Creatures
Are you drawn to magical mystical creatures? Put your pencil to paper and create
your own characters. Bring along a friend and inspire each other.

When: Tuesday 7 July Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm Where: Lavington Library
Wagirra Trail Family Bike Tour
Bring your friends, family and bikes and be guided by one of the members of the
Wagirra team and enjoy the magnificent Murray River and hear first hand of the
significance of the river to local Aboriginal people

When: Saturday 27 June Time: 10.00am Where: Wagirra Trail School
Holiday Family Films
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When: Thursday 2 July at Lavington Library and Thursday 9 July at the
LibraryMuseum
Time: 2:30pm – 4.00pm
Drop in Activities Throughout the Holidays
Jigsaws Galore
Chill out these holidays making jigsaws
Where: LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library
Alternatively, this is the link to the AlburyCity website http://
www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/libraries/warm-up-winter-school-holidaysprograms
Flyaway Gymnastics School Holiday Programs.
Looking for something fun to book your children into these school holidays? Flyaway Gymnastics is offering school
holiday programs in both Albury and Wodonga, running in both weeks of the holidays. We have our regular holiday
feature which is a two hour structured gymnastics program for children aged 5-12 years. Children learn to balance,
roll, flip and twist. We are also offering trampoline and dance gym workshops which give children aged 5 - 16
years a great introduction to this sport. Bookings are essential. For more information on prices and times please
call (02) 6041 1127 in Albury or (02) 60241129 in Wodonga or visit www.flyawaygymnastics.com.au