From the Principal
11th May 2017
The KIRRHI CONNECTION CALENDAR
Term 2
11th May
NAPLAN
12th May
PSSA
18th May—1st June
Chinese Study Tour Group
19th May
PSSA
24th May - 26th May
Stage 3 camp
No Band Today
25th May
Life Ed
26th May
Walk Safely to School Day
PSSA
National Sorry Day
27th May - 3rd June
Reconciliation Week
29th May-2nd June
Life Ed
2nd June
Assembly 2H
5th June
P & C Meeting
9th June
PSSA
Assembly 6B
NAPLAN This week our Year 3 & 5 students completed the NAPLAN assessments. These assessments give parents a snapshot of their children’s academic performance and provide the school with information about broad cohort performance in aspects of literacy and numeracy. Please remember that NAPLAN is just one source of information for parents and the school and the results of these tests alone do not define a student’s academic ability and capacity. Results from these tests will be distributed to parents as soon as they are made available to the school.
Hand, Foot and Mouth disease Recently we have had three known cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in our school. I wanted to give parents some information so that we can do our best to help stop the spread of infection. What is Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD)? Hand, Foot and Mouth disease is caused by a viral infection, meaning that antibiotics will not work. HFMD is characterised by fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, irritability, and loss of appetite. A few days later, painful blisters/lesions may occur to the tongue, mouth, gums, or the inside of the cheeks. The lesions begin as small red spots that can blister and become ulcers. A skin rash may then develop, which is usually located on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Any concerns, please see your General Practitioner.
edYOUtopia Anti-Bullying Program Last week, Dr Patty Rose was back at our school and delivered her edYOUtopia program to our Kindergarten students. This is an important part of how we take a pro-active approach to addressing anti-bullying education here at Keiraville.
Assembly The next class assembly will be presented by 2H on Friday 2nd June at 2pm in the school hall. As always, parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Chinese Study group Next Thursday 18th May, a Chinese study tour group will be arriving at our
school. We will be hosting 12 students, 2 teachers and a guide for 2 weeks.
Thank you to the families who are hosting teachers and/or students from the
Chinese study group. Whilst they are here in Australia, Mrs Di Noro will be
supporting these students and providing them with English classes. They will be
spending some of their time in our classrooms. I’m sure you will all join me in
welcoming these students and teachers to our school.
Hello Students, parents and staff of Keiraville PS Community.
My name is Colin Green and I will take on the role as School Chaplain for the duration of the year. The School Chaplain role is non-denominational, and instead is a pastoral care position aimed towards supporting the well-being of students and staff. My time will be split over two days a week where I’ll be present in classrooms, in the playground and/ or at alternative school events. Any member of the school community should feel free to come and introduce themselves and/ or have a chat about anything, at any time during the school day. Alternatively, if you feel that a child in your care would benefit from time with the chaplain, I’d be happy to make an opportunity.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Colin
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TERM 2 Fees
Term 2 fees have been sent home Remember that you can pay on-line at home or through the Skoolbag App. Just go to the $Make a Payment section and you can pay by credit card. Fees can also be dropped into the office mailbox in a clearly marked envelope. Please include name, term fees & class. If there are reasons why fees cannot be paid on time, please contact Mr O’Connor or the office so we are aware of your situation. Thank you
Teachers Are Learners Too! Over the past fortnight, Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 teachers have continued their ongoing L3 training. Last week, teachers K-6 have spent half a day in their Stage Teams working on assessment and planning. This initiative is happening twice each term to provide all teachers with opportunities to collaborate and learn together. Mrs Veitch continued her ongoing L3 training. Wednesday 2nd May- Mr Hailstone and Mrs Matthes attended Evaluation Essentials training. Thursday 3rd May- Mrs Matthes attended the North Wollongong Principals network meeting.
Lisa Matthes
Relieving Principal
KPS on Facebook!
Recently, our school started a Facebook page and each family has been given a permission to publish note. The Facebook page is intended to be used as a place where parents can find up-to-date information about what's happening around the school and to showcase and celebrate the success of our students. It is important that parents read the permission note carefully and return the note to the school as soon as possible. I would like to start to post some of the great photos we have taken recently at our school events and I can only do this after I have checked each family's permission to publish preferences.
If you have any concerns or questions about our Facebook page please come and see me. In the meantime why not 'like' our page and have a look at the wonderful things that have been happening around our school.
Here is a link: https://www.facebook.com/Keiraville-Public-School-1092510700875749/
Walk Safely to School Day (19 May 2017)
Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all Primary School children are
encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a community event seeking to promote road
safety, health, public transport and the environment.
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Attention Parents Due to unforseen circumstances 6B’s assembly which was due to be this week, has been
postponed. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Band and Instrumental Program News Next week is our concert! I know the students are very excited to be performing for everyone. If your child is performing, please remind them to practise during the week and remind them to bring their music and instrument in on the day. Please note that The Band and Instrumental program will not be held in Week 5 (Wednesday 24th May) due to Years 5 and 6 camp, it will recommence again in Week 6. Mrs Thompson Keiraville Public School Band and Instrumental program coordinator
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Our Concert So Far Date: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Time: 2.00-2.50pm Location: Under the B Block COLA at KPS
Performers: All students who learn an instrument at the school
Assembly Awards
KMW: Novak, Aidan, Zara, Jaison KV: Sophie, Anna-Rose, Nicholas, Te Ahurei 1A: Mia, Levi, Emily, Monique 1MC: Lawson, Asia, Christian, Kalyca IS: Brendan, Rock, Nathaniel 2H: Tristan, Milton, Eva, Nathan, Audrey 2MC: Jared, Zoe, Daniuel, Thomas
3T: Anouk, Diogo, Charlize, Nikolas, Daniel, Leili 3/4M: Jet, Bailey, Chloe, Mila, Delilah, Santino 4Y: Oscar, Jack, Glyn, Kira, Natalia, Siarra 5D: Jie, Marko, Scarlet, Kaitlyn 5L: Melody, Siyi, Charlie, Rojan, Luke 6B: Suzanne, Cyan, Lily, Izak, Ava
6M: Eustice, Wilhelmina, Mackenzie, Finn
Congratulations
FROM THE SPORTS DESK..... Central Wollongong Cross Country Carnival
Congratulations to all the students who represented our school at the Central Wollongong District Cross Country carnival at Kembla Joggers on Wednesday 3rd May. It was a fabulous day and you should all be very proud of your efforts. Special thanks to the parents for transporting and help with our tents. Special congratulations to the following students who will go on to the Regional Cross Country on Friday 2nd June at Nowra, as District Representatives:
12/13yr Girls Age Champion - 1st - Lily T, 11yr Boys - 4th - Toby R, 10 yr Girls - 4th - Kelera S
Premier Sporting Challenge ‘Learning to Lead’ Day
Congratulations to the students in Years 5 & 6 who attended the Premier Sporting Challenge ‘Learning to Lead’ Day at Figtree High on Monday 1st May. It was a fun filled day of activities and your behaviour and enthusiasm in all the activities run by the high school students was outstanding. The students will follow up this day by mentoring the younger students in coordinating some playground games at lunch and recess times. Some of these skills will involve initiative games, cricket, soccer, basketball, touch football, volleyball and dance.
Years 3 - 6 PSSA and School Sport
The PSSA sport for Years 3-6 starts tomorrow. Students will play inter-school school sport at Figtree Oval and Sid Parrish Park. Please ensure you have returned your permission note to your class teacher. Buses for PSSA sport on Fridays will depart at 9:00am after a roll call under the B Block COLA. Students arriving late on this day will join the school games group. Please ensure all girls participating in soccer have shin pads and long socks or they will not be allowed to play. All students participating in contact Rugby League must have mouth guards, these are compulsory and head gear and football boots are optional.
NSWPSSA State Knockout Rugby League - All Schools Rugby League Carnival
The first three rounds of the NSWPSSA Knockout will be played on Tuesday 23rd May at Cec Glenholmes Oval, Warilla in the All Schools Rugby League Carnival. First game starts at 9:30am and finishes approx. 2pm. Parents will need to organise transport for their child to and from the ground. Students are to meet Miss Pigram at the oval at 9:00am. Mouth guards are compulsory for this carnival. If there are any other students in Years 5 & 6 that play Rugby League that may be interested in joining this team, please see Miss Pigram. Thank you to Mr Rodwell for helping with preparing this team for their big game.
CWPSSA District Trials
Congratulations to all the students who have attended our Central Wollongong trials and Northern Illawarra Trials in lead up to the South Coast team selections. Well Done to Lily T in Year 6 who was selected in the South Coast Hockey Team. Good Luck to Toby R and Zac W who will attend the South Coast trials for Rugby Union this Friday 12th May in Goulburn.
M Pigram - Sport Coordinator
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27.4.17 Anzac Day Anzac Day is when we remember the people who went to war. Anzac Day is special in our family because we had relatives in the war. To me, Anzac Day means men and women who sacrificed their lives for us. When people died in the war they put headstones where they lay. On Anzac Day soldiers march around in circles. Anzac Day is a very special day. At the footy I saw people marching and heard the ‘Last Post’. By Kai 2MC
Uniform Shop Canteen Roster
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Day/Time Date Volunteer
Friday 8:30am – 9:00am
12-May Ann, Sarah
Thursday 2:30pm -3:30pm
18-May Renee
Friday 8:30am – 9:00am
19-May Kimberley, Jodie
Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm
25-May Renee
Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm
2-Jun Renee
Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm
9-Jun Renee
Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm
16-Jun Renee
Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm
23-Jun Renee
Friday 8.30am–9.00am
30-Jun Ann, Liz
Day Date Names
Week 3
Fri 12/5 Tracy, Beth, Elena
Week 4
Wed 17/5 Mandi, Bronwen
Thurs 18/5 Sam, Sindu, Jane
Fri 19/5 Ainsley, Trish, Karen, Nicole
Week 5
Wed 24/5 Tracey J, Sarah E, Michelle
Thurs 25/5 Natasha, Colin
Fri 26/5 Ruth, Marnie, Alina
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Keiraville Public School
286 Gipps Rd,
Keiraville NSW 2500
Ph: 4229 4117
Fax: 4226 5084
Email: [email protected]
Web: keiraville-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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KEIRAVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Wk 3 8 9
NAPLAN
10
NAPLAN
11
NAPLAN
Mother’s Day Stall
12
PSSA Sport
Wk 4 15 16 17 18
Chinese Study Tour
students arrive
19
Walk Safely to
School Day
GRIP Leadership
PSSA Sport
Wk 5 22 23 24
Stage 3 Camp
No Band today
25
Stage 3 Camp
Life Ed Van
26
Stage 3 Camp
National Sorry Day
Reconciliation Week
27th May-3rd June
June
Wk 6
29
Life Ed Van
30
Life Ed Van
31
Life Ed Van
1
Chinese Study Tour
students depart
Life Ed Van
2
Regional Cross
Country
Wk 7 5
P&C Meeting
6 7 8 9
PSSA Sport
Wk 8 12
Queen’s Birthday
Public Holiday
13
14
Kindergarten
Excursion to Symbio
15 16
Athletics Carnival
PSSA
Wk 9