// NEWS & EVENTS

On Tuesday 8th November Vicki and I were lucky to attend the first Children’s University Graduation for HCSPS students. What a great night it was to see our HCSPS students graduate from the Children’s University of Australia at Bonython Hall (University of Adelaide)....

“Happy World Teachers Day to all our great teachers!” The dictionary defines a teacher as - a person who teaches, especially in a school. While this may be true it doesn't even begin to describe the work they do or the special qualities of the unique individuals who...

Welcome back to Term 4 at HCSPS!   This term is going to be a busy one! Here are some dates for your diary: Friday 28/10/2022 – World Teachers Day Wednesday 2/11/2022 – Japan Day Tuesday 8/11/2022 – Children’s University Graduation at Bonython Hall Thursday...

That’s a wrap for Term 3!   Student Free Day Monday 17/10/2022 is a Student Free Day. School will resume on Tuesday 18/10/2022. Kytons Winter Warmer Fundraiser Thank you to those who purchased baked goods through our Winter Warmer fundraiser. I hope you enjoy the...

Wow! It’s the end of Week 9! Only one more week until the 2 week break. Sports Day Congratulations to Amaroo for winning the HCSPS Sports Day Shield. A special shout out to the Sports Day Captains for their efforts in leading their teams. Well done to all the...

Working Bee Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Working Bee - again. Thank you to those who offered to help on the day. Public Holiday Thursday 22/09/2022 the school will be closed for a public holiday in memory of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), the longest...

Yesterday the students practiced their team chants and the whole school relay for Sports Day. It was great to see everyone giving their all at the practice. Sports Day Sports Day will be held on Friday 23/09/2022. Students and staff have been hard at work practising...

Father’s Day The staff at HCSPS would like to wish all the dads, grandpas, uncles, stepdads, big brothers and other significant males who are parenting a child, a wonderful day on Sunday. Maggie Dent is an Australian parenting author and educator. If you have the time...

Today as I spent time in the classrooms, I saw all classes settled and focused on their learning. It was great to see everyone being challenged and solvers of problems. Maths Problem Solving As children grow and develop it is important that both parents and teachers...

Principal’s Roundup This week we had site visit from our Local Education Team, including Chris Tippett. The children were very excited to see Mr Tippett. The team spoke to myself, students and visited classrooms. This is part of the ongoing review process which helps...