This week began in a very chilly way but we were lucky

enough to see what our school looked like covered in

snow thanks to Max and Leo, who snapped Sunday’s

snow and shared the pictures with us.

As we hit the half-way mark of the term, the students

are busy fine-tuning their performances for concert

night; we look forward to showing you Hesket’s Got

Talent! Script writers, skippers, dancers, musicians and

more!

Next week’s newsletter will include more information

about costumes and times – keep an eye out!

Students of the Week

Congratulations to Blake and Sam who were last

week’s Students of the Week. One of Blake’s goals was

to improve his handwriting and that he has – and Sam

did a great job of setting

up his arrays in a very

organised fashion.

Congratulations to you both!

Birthdays

Happy birthday to Chase who celebrated his birthday last weekend. Double figures

for you!

2019 Parent Opinion Survey

Just a reminder to families to complete the 2019 Parent Opinion Survey. The survey closing date has been

extended to the 18th of August.

Looking Towards 2020

School Council are aware within our school community there are many

families with either one or two parents or care-givers working. We

understand that many of our families have arrangements in place that allow

students to be picked up or dropped off from school but at times work

makes this challenging.

We have made contact with Our Village Childcare in Sunbury to learn about

whether or not a family day care type out of hours care model would benefit the families of Hesket Primary.

These investigations are very much in their infancy and before progressing with further investigation, I would like

your feedback on whether or not this service might be useful to your family in 2020.

School Council agree that in principle this model could suit our families, however before investigating its viability

any further we are seeking feedback from you.

A questionnaire is attached to the last page of this newsletter. We would appreciate you returning at your earliest

convenience.

Subway/Canteen

Tomorrow is a Subway lunch day.

Diary Dates

August

12th – 16th – Science Week

19th – 23rd – Book Week

Mon 19th – Woodend Library

Tues 20th – School Council

Thurs 22nd – Book Week Dress-Up Day

Fri 23rd – Responsible Pet Ownership Visit

Wed 28th – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

September

Tues 17th – School Council

Thurs 19th – School Concert

Fri 20th – Last Day (2.30pm finish)

October/November

30th – 1st – 3/4/5 School Camp

2019 Term Dates

Term Three – 15th July – 20th September

Term Four – 7th October – 20th December

Newsletter

Term 3 – 15th August 2019

INVESTIGATION INTO

FAMILY DAYCARE OUT

OF HOURS SCHOOL CARE

We would appreciate you returning at your earliest convenience.

*Please note that responses are just an indication at this stage. We understand that your needs/wishes may

change.

Some things to consider:

Cost would need to be determined, with a sessional charge for the morning and afternoon

Childcare rebates would be available for those families with eligibility

Exact running times would be determined following your feedback

The program would only run if it was to be economically viable

Our Village Childcare in Sunbury would utilise part of the old school building to run and oversee this

program. Hesket Primary School would simply provide facilities.

Please complete and return at your earliest convenience.

*Please note that responses are just an indication at this stage. We understand that your needs/wishes may

change

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Student/s Names: _________________________

Out of Hours School Care will not be useful to my family in 2020.

Out of Hours School Care would be a useful service for my family in 2020. (Please continue if you

ticked this box)

Days that my family would utilise the Out of Hours School Care service.

Before School

7.30am-9am

After School

3.30pm-6pm

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

I may be interested in using the Out of Hours School Care service on a casual basis.

Other comments:

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