Campus News
The first half of Term One has been fantastic, filled with many wonderful memories. It has been a pleasure meeting so many new students and families around campus, and our new students have settled in well. On Wednesday, 12 March, our NAPLAN testing began Best of luck to our Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 students—I am confident they will give their best effort in these important assessments.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
The Junior School is buzzing with excitement as very important guests are set to visit for Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Wednesday, 26 March.
Gathering for morning tea before heading to Berthon Hall to witness the Year Level Choirs perform a variety of songs they will have been learning in class.
The VIP guests will then proceed to classrooms, engaging in various activities with students.
Easter Raffle – Good Friday Appeal
Newlands and the HPFK are excited to announce the annual Easter Egg raffle with all proceeds going to the Good Friday Appeal.
This year, we invite all our families to contribute to this amazing cause and help us raise as much money as possible.
What to Donate: Easter eggs, bunnies, bilbies and all fun Easter goodies
Where to Donate: Newlands Reception
Donation Deadline: Monday, 31 March.
Ticket Sales: Monday, 3 March to Thursday, 3 April. Tickets will be available from your child’s classroom teacher.
Ticket Prices: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
Early Learning Centre
Child Safety
Families are warmly invited to attend our ‘KidsROAR’ Parent Information Session on Wednesday, 26 March at 7.30 pm. During this session, families will be hearing more information on the program being delivered to all children in the ELC. The KidsROAR program provides tools and strategies that empower children to help reduce their vulnerability to abuse and unsafe situations. We encourage all families to partner with the ELC and attend this session to be equipped to carry on these important conversations at home, and throughout your child’s life.
Collaboration to Creation
Children in the ELC are excited to soon begin a collaborative art project. Working within their year level, our Reception and Pre-Prep classes will connect through the arts as they come together to plan ideas, design prototypes and begin the creation of a shared art project. The arts within the early years promotes not only fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination, it also allows for fostering of expression and creativity. We are excited to showcase these creations in the ELC later this year.
Junior School
Year 4 Camp
Year 4 students will be gearing up for an exciting camp in Week 8 of this term, from Monday, 17 March to Wednesday, 19 March.
This year, we are thrilled to announce that Haileybury has selected a new venue for their Year 4 camp: The Peninsula Outdoors Camp, located in Merricks on the stunning Mornington Peninsula.
At Peninsula Outdoors, students will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of exciting activities on the stunning Mornington Peninsula. They will be able to challenge themselves with a selection of land activities such as high ropes and archery, as well as enjoy water-based adventures like snorkelling, and kayaking—there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
ELC/JS Easter Hat Parade
Looking ahead, the Junior School eagerly anticipates the annual Easter Hat Parade, to be followed by an exciting JS Easter Egg Hunt. The JS will be joining the ELC and combining their Easter Hat Parades. This new endeavour is a thrilling change for the JS Easter Hat Parade and the JS students are looking forward to sharing this time with the ELC.
Excitement will fill the air as students adorn themselves in an array of festive headwear, from elegant bonnets to whimsical bunny ears and quirky glasses. Against the backdrop of the ELC, the parade will commence, with students joyfully bopping and dancing to the beat of lively tunes.
Middle School
Year 8 Camp
Year 8 BMS students will depart for their camp at Marysville on Monday, 17 to Friday, 21 March with the GMS attending Monday, 24 to Friday, 28 March. This five-day outdoor experience will focus on camp craft, problem solving and teamwork skills. Activities include rock climbing, hiking, cycling and camping out in the region. Nights will be spent in tents and in cabins and students will prepare and cook all meals for themselves under the supervision of OEG and Haileybury staff.
Year 7 Camp
Year 7 BMS students will depart for Camp Jungai on Tuesday, 18 March to Friday, 21 March with GMS attending Tuesday, 25 to Friday, 28 March. While in Camp Jungai students will sleep in cabin accommodation and undertake a number of outdoor activities on site. In the second half of the expedition, students will journey through the Rubicon Valley. Students will spend their nights in tents and will be introduced to a multitude of camp craft skills aimed at preparing students for their Outdoor Experiences in Year 8 and Pre-Senior.
Hugo Engele
Head of Newlands (Keysborough)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough (HPFK)
HPFK Meeting
Our first committee meeting went off with a bang and a line-up of great speakers to talk all things Haileybury. Parents get a deeper understanding of our School and community, with over 50 new and existing parents who came and enjoyed connecting with others. Stay tuned for next terms meeting, we are working on a “untouched” part of the School to host the night which we the committee are excited for. If you would like a copy of the minutes, please feel free to email: hpfk@haileybury.com.au.
Easter Raffle & Egg Hunt
Another year another huge HPFK EASTER RAFLLE is coming up, every year for as long as I can remember we have all donated so generously for this raffle, the Good Friday appeal is one that we can all resonate with. Our own VP Jonelle loves nothing more than taking the reins in creating all those Fabolous baskets of goodies. If anyone has amazing hamper making skills we would love to hear from you #wink #wink.
Founders Day BBQ
I think we “snagged” a recorded this year with servicing over 350 sausages in under 20 minutes!!! It certainly was a great lunchtime for Middle School and there was lots of fun had by our huge tribe of volunteers.
Amy Ching
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough
