Welcome back to Term 4, summer uniform, daylight saving, inspiring and innovative learning opportunities and the Spring Fair.

Staff returned on Monday 9 October and participated in professional conversations during which we explored a range of topics and issues.

As parents and teachers as we are often challenged by the choices and behaviours of our children / students.

Over the course of the two week School holiday period, Room 1 has enjoyed an array of exciting and interesting learning experiences.

Room 2 have had a fun and memorable two week School holiday program.

During the school holidays, the children in Room 3 had a wonderful time walking around the School grounds, exploring the Hills Grammar Campus.

During Term 3 I took long service leave to work on my doctorate, including spending the month of September at a Writer and Artist Residency in Barcelona.

Following on from their enjoyable Taster Day in September, Year 6 students will continue their transition into Year 7 this term.

Throughout the second half of term 2, I focused intentionally on visiting the various playground areas before school, at recess and at lunch.

As part of our membership of the Northside Gifted and Talented Network, selected students from Stage One attended a workshop at Masada College.

On 20 September the Junior Drama Ensemble performed their production of Inside a Kids Head in the Blue Box Theatre.

The Sports Bulletin contains information on Key Dates, Football, CIS Athletics, Girls AFL, Triathlon, Cricket, Touch Football, Basketball and Equestrian.

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During Term 3 I took long service leave to work on my doctorate, including spending the month of September at a Writer and Artist Residency in Barcelona.

This is a very busy time for the School Office in terms of managing the subject selection process for students.

Budding Picassos from Ms Haworth’s Year 8 Visual Arts class have created wonderful cubist sculptures made out of cardboard, papier mache and acrylic paints.

A Street Car Named Desire is being directed by ex-student Sophia Bryant (Class of 2016).

Maths Drop in and Peer Tutoring sessions begin in Week 2, Term 4.

Castle Hill Library will open their doors exclusively for HSC students on Sunday mornings, from Sunday 1 October to Sunday 22 October, between 9.30am to 1pm.

The Sports Bulletin contains information on Key Dates, Football, CIS Athletics, Girls AFL, Triathlon, Cricket, Touch Football, Basketball and Equestrian.

Every year, more and more emphasis is placed on achieving good results in exams causing many students to feel extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations.

The excitement is in the air and we cannot wait to share this amazing day with everyone!

Save the date – November 10 – for our annual staff appreciation breakfast.

Term Dates - Term 4 2017 and 2018.

Mrs Sue Watts (Head of Administration and Planning pre K to 12) on the birth of her grandson, Riley Corey.