Dear parents and carers,

Over this weekend no access to the school site including our oval is permitted due to the upcoming removal of asbestos-containing soil from the construction site of Hillarys Primary School. The work is scheduled to take place from Saturday 29 April to Sunday 30 April 2023.

As this is a construction site, this area has not been accessible to students, staff, and members of the public and they would not have been exposed to any contaminated material. The asbestos is not of the airborne variety and does not present a hazard to surrounding areas.

Asbestos removal will be conducted by a licensed contractor, who will follow strict guidelines conforming to WorkSafe safe work procedures and legislative requirements. Moreover, environmental consultants will monitor the removal process to ensure that it is carried out safely and efficiently.

During the removal process, the area will be cordoned off and appropriate signage will be installed around the perimeter of the school site to advise residents of the work being undertaken. Signs will be placed on the western perimeter of the school oval and the nature area to the south to advise that no access is permitted in these areas. Water trucks will also be deployed to minimise the movement of dust, and the use of enclosed trucks will ensure that any materials are transported safely offsite. Additionally, a street cleaner will be deployed to clean Lymburner Drive at regular intervals.

Once the removal process is complete, the site will be tested and clearance certificates will be provided to the school, confirming that the site is safe for staff and students to return on Monday 01 May 2023 .

Jenny Baynham

NO ACCESS TO SCHOOL SITE OVER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – TUESDAY 11 APRIL TO SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2023

Over the school holidays no access to the school site including our oval is permitted due to   the upcoming removal of asbestos-containing soil from the construction site of Hillarys Primary School. The work is scheduled to take place from Tuesday 11 April to Saturday 22 April 2023, during the school holidays.

As this is a construction site, this area has not been accessible to students, staff, and members of the public and they would not have been exposed to any contaminated material. The asbestos is not of the airborne variety and does not present a hazard to surrounding areas.

Asbestos removal will be conducted by a licensed contractor, who will follow strict guidelines conforming to WorkSafe safe work procedures and legislative requirements. Moreover, environmental consultants will monitor the removal process to ensure that it is carried out safely and efficiently.

During the removal process, the area will be cordoned off and appropriate signage will be installed around the perimeter of the school site to advise residents of the work being undertaken. Signs will be placed on the western perimeter of the school oval and the nature area to the south to advise that no access is permitted in these areas. Water trucks will also be deployed to minimise the movement of dust, and the use of enclosed trucks will ensure that any materials are transported safely offsite. Additionally, a street cleaner will be deployed to clean Lymburner Drive at regular intervals.

Once the removal process is complete, the site will be tested and clearance certificates will be provided to the school, confirming that the site is safe for staff and students to return for the start of Term 2.

We hope that this information is helpful, and we would like to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this time.

Once this process is completed the building of the new TB2 block and the Library can commence.

This is a reminder of the danger presented when students and adults ride on the footpaths around the school entrances and exits before and after school.

Yesterday a serious incident occurred when a PP student who was leaving the PP centre with her parent was hit by another student who was riding a bike on the footpath.
Unfortunately the PP student has sustained two fractures to her leg requiring hospitalisation which will entail a lengthy period of recovery and rehabilitation.

Weekly reminders are given by staff  to students about riding on the footpaths with regular monitoring. However, we are unable to enforce this rule along all footpaths at all times.   

We ask that parents assist in ensuring the safety of everyone by reminding their children of the need to walk their bikes and scooters along the footpaths at all times and that any adults that ride do the same.

Thank you,
Jenny Baynham

The rebuild is now progressing well with the demolition work nearly completed to make way for the new buildings and landscaping. 

In regard to this next stage of the build the existing trees on site have been considered and included within the design of the new school facilities where possible. The design team have exercised care and caution in retaining trees where achievable when locating service runs, building locations and levels. 

To achieve the best outcome for the new school an arborist has assessed the existing trees and 4 out of the 34 existing trees will be removed. Whilst these trees have been a significant part in the old school these trees are not identified as endangered and will be replaced with new mature trees in better locations to create visual links between teaching areas and provide opportunities of shade for outdoor learning. 

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Years 3 and 5 will sit their NAPLAN between Wednesday 15 March and Monday 27 March.

An information brochure went home to families earlier this term, however if you have any questions about NAPLAN please speak with your class teacher or email admin on hillarys.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Ed Gym for students from Pre-Primary to Year 3 started this week and will continue on a Wednesday and/or Thursday through until week 7.

The Ed-Gym Program combines fundamental movement skill development, fun and fitness. This fundamental program covers the dominant movement patterns of balance, swing, spring, rotation, landings and locomotion. Gymnastics provides the building blocks for a solid physical preparation for children which is beneficial to move successfully into other sports and recreation activities.

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Our Year 6 students have been busy cleaning up the Djilba nature play area and have done a fabulous job.

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Our Year 2 and Year 4 students have been busy cooking using some lovely fresh berries to make muffins.

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Due to some works being carried out on Saturday 10th December there can be no access to the school site.

Our new shed for preprimary has started today and will be a great addition to the preprimary outdoor area once it is completed.