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25.01.2022 Last week we celebrated International Womens Day! International Womens Day is a powerful global platform that drives action for gender parity, while celebrating the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women. The specific values that drive International Womens Day are: Respect Justice Dignity Hope Equality Collaboration Tenacity Appreciation Empathy Forgiveness. This years theme; #pressforprogress seeks to unite communities to think, act and be gender inclusive. This theme and these values are embedded in our school culture, behaviour code and wellbeing policy. We know from extensive international research that education is the key for changing outcomes for women and girls and improving the outcomes for everyone within a community.

24.01.2022 We want to hear from all NSW parents about their before and after school care needs in light of COVID-19. Complete this form to help us improve access to services for public school students: https://bit.ly/32JNpsZ *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

24.01.2022 Just a reminder that today, Thursday 9th of April, is the last day of Term 1, and Term 2 will resume online on Tuesday the 28th of April for students. We look forward to seeing you all then. Stay safe and have a happy holidays. Need Help? Youre not alone. Call the KidsHelpLine anytime, or contact them online through the link below or google search KidsHelpLine https://kidshelpline.com.au/

23.01.2022 It has been wonderful to welcome students back to school this week. We are looking forward to a great final term of learning, creativity and celebrating achievements. Already the school is humming with authentic learning programs and valuable opportunities as students jump straight back into revising learning goals, engaging with integrated units of work, and activities such as specialised sports programs, parades, competitions and wonderful creative and performing arts learn...ing in preparation for our upcoming School Musical production. Despite the ongoing pandemic challenges and restrictions we are all facing our staff are looking forward to hosting a full complement of end of year celebrations and events including an Award Ceremony, Year 6 Graduation and Farewell, a Halloween Parade, Kindergarten Orientation 2021, internal Sport Gala competitions and a School Picnic Day to celebrate all that we have learned and achieved together in 2020. We have recommenced Scripture and some extra circular activities including Music Tuition, Chess and Debating. Be assured that we are constantly reviewing the suitability of each of all our programs against the latest COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. A full list of events and activities has been curated and sent home in a Term 4 notification to parents, see the Skoolbag app for details.

23.01.2022 "Learn as much as you can about the culture and participate." - Aunty Deanna. Each year, NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are part of some of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

23.01.2022 We welcome all students back to campus from Monday 25th May. More details will be available to parents and carers via the app.

23.01.2022 Only a few days to go until the students have the time of their life with the School Colour Explosion Run. How are you tracking towards your fundraising goal? Hopefully students have been raising funds using their Sponsorship Form together with online fundraising through the www.myprofilepage.com.au. Don’t forget, the more sponsorship donations you receive the better prize you can choose. We are looking for volunteers to assist on the day. If you have a few hours available..., your support would be greatly appreciated. Simply contact (NAME) on (PHONE NUMBER OR MOBILE NUMBER) to register your interest. HOW TO ORDER YOUR PRIZE? EASY! You have two options to order your prizes either by completing and returning the back page of the Sponsorship Form to the (LOCATION) or login or create a Profile Page at www.myprofilepage.com.au. You have 7 days from (INSERT MONEY DUE BACK DATE) to order your prize. @austalianfundraising #colourexplosion #schoolrun4run #colourblast #schoolcolourexplosion #schoolfunrun #australianfundraising See more

23.01.2022 Students return to learning tomorrow! Zoom meetings and Google Classrooms will be active from 8.55am. Were excited to see you then!! For updates and details go to the SkoolBag app

23.01.2022 School is back! Join Guy Sebastian for an exclusive livestream to kick off your day of learning from home! Connect and learn together each day at 8:45am. Learn more: https://bit.ly/35bKJmV #EducationLive #LearnFromHome

22.01.2022 Happy Diwali to all those celebrating today!

21.01.2022 During the holidays, two of our school leaders, Wong Wong and Arnav, together with Mrs. Prouty, attended the annual Commemoration of ANZAC Day at Davey Square Reserve, Strathfield. They represented our school with pride and we thank them very much for attending and showing respect to past and present servicemen and women.

21.01.2022 Dont forget! Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April will be pupil-free days! Term 2 starts on Wednesday 29 April, with students returning to the classroom for one day per week from 11 May. Find more information on the transition back to the classroom here: https://bit.ly/2XTkb8C *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

20.01.2022 It was lovely spending the day with our future leaders at Homebush West Public School and meeting the runners-up of my Anti-Poverty Week writing competition.

20.01.2022 Learning from home has started in NSW. Get your family ready now at education.nsw.gov.au/learning-from-home #LearnFromHome *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

19.01.2022 It was a pleasure to welcome all our students back to campus full time last week. Photos courtesy of @janedempster.com

18.01.2022 SCULPTURES IN THE SKY - Stage 3 have been working hard all semester on our integrated unit project Sculptures in the Sky. Students designed their own learning, focus and product by linking their understanding of the outcomes of rights and freedoms of the past and present and various materials.

17.01.2022 We enjoyed a vibrant start to the day early in the week, with many students parading in creative costumes to celebrate Halloween. Students had a wonderful time and it was lovely to see so many family members joining in the fun.

16.01.2022 On Tuesday 26 May, we acknowledge Sorry Day. This Australia wide observance recognises those Indigenous Australians who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, known as the Stolen Generations. Acknowledgement of this day is an important step towards healing.

16.01.2022 Heres a guide to managing the return to school from May 11. Find more information here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

16.01.2022 We express our deepest sympathies to the grieving families and the entire school community of Banksia Road Public School due to last weeks tragic events

15.01.2022 Pass it on: #EdWeek20 is only 3 weeks away! Celebrate the amazing work of NSW public school students, staff, parents and carers learning together this year. More info: https://bit.ly/2Dt3U1R *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

15.01.2022 After the fire comes regrowth. See how Grafton Public School welcomed Baryulgil and Nymboida Public Schools, providing a safe haven for students from fire-affected communities so everyone could learn together and recover. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

14.01.2022 Join us at 8:45am AEST on 1 May for an interactive session with former NRL player Alan Tongue! Hell be tackling the importance of respect, and how to pass the footy the way youd like to receive it! So dont forget to bring a ball, some pen and paper and a lot of enthusiasm. Find the stream:... Website: https://bit.ly/35bKJmV Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xiikPz YouTube: https://bit.ly/3aLkXHw #EducationLive #LearnFromHome *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

13.01.2022 Gong Hei Fat Choi! This week we proudly hosted a wonderful community celebration to acknowledge Lunar New Year, which included a Chinese Lion Dance, sponsored by our local business partner Suttons Honda, who joined us for the celebration, as did representatives from Taylors Group, builders of our school redevelopment. The Lion Dance was an enthralling display of colour, energy and excitement. Year 3 students performed two New Year songs, for the first time. Celebrating the diversity in our community demonstrates the respect we have for each other in our school and connects us with a global perspective.

13.01.2022 Is your child learning at home? Download resources, find new content and discover tools to help manage learning from home. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2ShxwE6 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

13.01.2022 This week the Honorable Rob Stokes, Minister for Education, visited our School to turn over the soil on the school redevelopment site.

11.01.2022 NEWS: NSW students will progressively return to face-to-face learning at school from Week 3, Term 2 with appropriate and enhanced social distancing measures. Read to find out more: https://bit.ly/2wRcdS2 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

11.01.2022 Parents and Carers are referred to the Phased/Managed Return to School plan the NSW Department of Education is implementing. Schools are preparing their sites to manage increasing groups of students returning to school in manageable, traceable groupings in a phased way, to maximise community safety and well-being. Parents and Carers are encouraged to support the implementation of this plan, to maximise everyones safety. ... Weve come so far together, it is important to do this in a managed way. Please contact the school to discuss this plan if required.

10.01.2022 With school holidays approaching its important to know what vacation care options are available to you. A list of vacation care services near to your school can be found here: https://bit.ly/3eaSmhI *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

10.01.2022 This week we celebrated Harmony Day. This is a significant day of cultural respect and diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. The Day coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The message of Harmony Day is everyone belongs and it aims to connect people, knowledge and ideas for positive change. This week, more than any other we were clear that not on...ly does everyone belong, but everyone matters. Now more than ever, we can see how interconnected we are, and how our actions have local and global impact on well-being. Amidst the tension everyone is feeling, it was a delight to hear the Harmony Day song, sung in classrooms across the school and to see the messages of inclusion, belonging, and peace strung across the school.

10.01.2022 An update for term 2

10.01.2022 From classroom desks to dining room tables. See how the students, parents and teachers from these schools navigated online learning, and what they learned together along the way. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

09.01.2022 A few weeks ago we had the Official Opening Ceremony and celebration of the school redevelopment. We were thrilled with the opportunity to share and showcase the outcomes with our broad and diverse school community. We were proud to welcome the Hon. Scott Farlow, MLC who represented the Minister for Education. Mr Farlow was joined by the Director of Educational Leadership Strathfield, Maria Serafim, our local Member for Strathfield Jodi McKay, Strathfield Mayor Gulian Vaccari, representatives from the P&C, School Council, and representatives from Taylor Construction Group.

09.01.2022 School Musical 2017; One World, Many Stories Brilliant! This years musical extravaganza One World, Many Stories was an outstanding success. Every child that performed should be proud of their amazing abilities. Our students have had an incredible, memorable, global experience as well as engaging in one of the highest forms of collaboration. This professional and inspirational event brought all students together. It showcased a strong sense of belonging as well as hi...ghlighted the strong ethos of the school community. The One World, Many Stories message united and celebrated the diversity of cultures and illustrated harmony and unity. An event like this is only possible in a school works in true partnership with its community. It has been a testament to teamwork, responsibility and having a never give up attitude. All of our participants gained valuable new life experiences that they will remember for many years. We are deeply grateful to all of those members of our community who continue to give their time to make this event so wonderful, staff members, the P&C and our fabulous volunteers. Thank you everyone for supporting Homebush West PS to be an engaging, connected and inspiring place to work, educate and grow. See more

09.01.2022 Its NAIDOC Week 2019, and this year we celebrate Aboriginal Achievement, culture, history, and connection to country with the theme; Voice, Treaty, Truth, Lets work together for a shared future. Our students have been preparing for NAIDOC celebrations learning about what a treaty is, why it is important, when treaties are entered into and why. We showed our commitment to hearing the truth about Aboriginal history and reconciling and empowering all of us to flourish in the future by forming a human treaty as we hosted a special assembly to mark Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Our human treaty was a great success, engaging every student and staff member, what commitment

09.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE: The NSW Government has taken significant new steps to increase restrictions across the state - including encouraging parents to keep their children at home, if possible and a move towards online learning. Read more: https://bit.ly/2U9uD9u *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

07.01.2022 Advice to parents and carers of students working from home https://education.nsw.gov.au//learning-from-home/advice-to

06.01.2022 See you 8:45am on Thursday April 30 for a cooking class with chefs Matt Preston, Manu Feildel and Gary Mehigan! Theyll take you through some special classes for cooking at home, exclusive to the students of NSW. Find the stream: Website: https://bit.ly/35bKJmV Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xiikPz... YouTube: https://bit.ly/3aLkXHw #EducationLive #LearnFromHome *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

05.01.2022 To all of our wonderful HWPS Learning Community Today we launch the HWPS Learning from Home Hub. Please go to the school communication/messaging app to find the link. As we launch our "HWPS Learning from Home Hub" wed like you to be mindful of a few things; ... - Students you matter to us, and were looking out to connect with you, and support your learning and well-being, every single school day. - During the hours of 9am to 3pm youll need to sign in, sign on and action your learning timetable. - Your teachers have created some fantastic content, to ensure you continue to have a fabulous education. - As always fitness, mindfulness, creativity and safety strategies are as important as every other aspect of the learning. Dont skip these. - We can help, if you need resources or support use the portal and get in touch. - You are HWPS "STARS" wherever you are learning, at home or elsewhere. It is how we respond in times of great challenge that makes the greatest impact, and how we respond now will impact us personally, our wider local and global community. As always the HWPS community has responded with kindness, compassion, encouragement and support of each other and the school. You are truly a wonderful community.

04.01.2022 Looking for the ultimate #LearnFromHome lesson? Mel Silva, Google MD is coming to the rescue at 8:45am on Monday 4 May. Get insider tips and tricks on innovation and how it helps people at Google make some of your favourite tech tools. Find the stream:... Website: https://bit.ly/35bKJmV Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xiikPz YouTube: https://bit.ly/3aLkXHw #EducationLive #LearnFromHome *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

03.01.2022 #MathsTrainsBrains

03.01.2022 The School Colour Explosion Run is next week (Monday)! Don’t forget to bring a white t-shirt and a change of clothes as you will be covered in vibrant, non-toxic colour powder. If you want more information on the colour powder we will use in our event, please request the Test Report at the School Office. The powder we will use is sourced from India, the home of Holi Powder. It’s non-toxic, environmentally friendly, biodegradable and skin safe. Only the best for our students!... It’s your last chance to raise funds for our great school. Jump online to www.myprofilepage.com.au and share your Profile Page using the share buttons. You’ll achieve your fundraising goal in no time. HOW TO ORDER YOUR PRIZE? EASY! You have two options to order your prize either by completing and returning the back page of the Sponsorship Form to the (LOCATION) or login or create a Profile Page at www.myprofilepage.com.au. You have 7 days from (INSERT MONEY DUE BACK DATE) to order your prize. @austalianfundraising #colourexplosion #schoolrun4run #colourblast #schoolcolourexplosion #schoolfunrun #australianfundraising See more

03.01.2022 On Friday the 6th of March we celebrated School International Womens Day with a breakfast in the Chapel. Thank you to those who could attend this inaugural event and contributed to building our shared understanding of the power of equity and made a commitment to being #eachforequal through our actions, thoughts and behaviours. The day was a chance to celebrate the significant achievements of women around the world, especially those close to home. The event was attended by Jodi Mckay; NSW State Member of Parliament for Strathfield and councillors Maryanne Duggan and Karen Pensabene, former HWPS Principal Margaret Coote, Julie Lee and Hetal Thaker sponsors from Commonwealth Bank Rhodes, members of the School Council and P&C, including our co-host Mrs Chris Prouty.

02.01.2022 The new NSW school curriculum will build strong foundations in numeracy and literacy, give teachers more time on essential learning, and better prepare students for future work and study. Find out more: https://bit.ly/30agpXV *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*