TERM ONE

20.2.2019

Term 1 Week 4 2019 PHONE - 4274 2024

ADDRESS - Shellharbour Road, Port Kembla 2505

DATE UPCOMING EVENTS

WEEK 4

21/2 Sports Ready (Thursday Term 1)

22/2 District Swimming Carnival

WEEK 8

21/3 AECG Stem Camp

22/3 AECG Stem Camp

PSSA

Gala Day

WEEK 9

27/3 STEPS Kindergarten Vision Test

29/3 PSSA

Gala Day

WEEK 10

4/4 PLP BBQ

5/4 PSSA

WEEK 11

12/4 ANZAC Ceremony

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

The spots are filling up quickly. If you have not already put

through an expression of interest please ensure you let the

school know. Kemblawarra PS families will have preference

when filling the spots. The program is available from preschool

through to year 6 students that attend KPS.

BRINGING IN BIRTHDAY CAKES

As a school community we are unable to monitor the handing out of cake within individual classrooms. It is a very special day for your child and often parents like to bring in cakes to share with classmates. However, we would ask that cakes were not brought into the school and that an alternative like a fruit platter to support healthy eating was chosen. We also have a number of students with dietary needs and cakes and sugary foods don't support these requirements.

K-2 ASSEMBLY

Our K-2 Assembly is this Friday, 22nd commencing at 9.10am.

Parents will be receiving letters to let them know their child is

receiving an award. All parents/carers are welcome to attend our

assemblies.

UNIFORM SHOP

We encourage parents and carers to purchase uniforms at the

office each morning before 9am as this is when we have suffi-

cient staff available to assist you. However purchases can be

made throughout the day if required.

TEACHERS ARE LEARNERS TOO During Week 4, three teachers either continued or began their L3 training. Mrs Gjorseska supported the teachers for the day, Mrs Petsas and Mrs Mineeff con-tinued their training for the second or third year and Mrs Josevski started her L3 training journey.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

Our focus area for the next two weeks in classroom discussions, circle time and in outdoor areas is 'Safety'. Students will discuss amongst their classes what this looks like in the different areas of the school and what we can do to build a safer school community.

RARE DISEASE DAY

Rare Disease Day takes place on Thursday 28 February. Rare Disease Day’s main objective is to raise awareness about rare diseases and the impacts they have on patients’ lives.

This year we will be raising awareness by having a colourful mufti day. To participate in the mufti day, we ask you to donate a gold coin. During lunch there will be an opportunity for students to purchase an ice block for 50c. If you wish your child to purchase one please send them to school with the money on the day.

All proceeds raised will go to the ‘Saving Chloe Saxby Campaign’. Chloe Saxby is a local school girl from Woonona who has an extremely rare, genetic, degenerative terminal disease called Vanishing White Matter Disease (VWM).

Please ensure that your child wears appropriate clothing and foot wear (no singlets, open shoes and ap-propriate length shorts/skirts/pants).

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT KPS

INTERRELATE INFORMATION NIGHT

Interrelate’s high-quality Sexuality and Relationship Education program is coming to our school!

With over 90 years’ experience in this field, Interrelate has a reputation for providing excellence in sexuali-ty and relationship education. Today, over 40,000 students and family members participate in Interrelate School and Family programs each year.

Many parents find it hard to discuss questions relating to sexuality education. We know how to help break the ice. Interrelate programs are interactive and family focused, and are conducted by highly trained and experienced educators, who adhere to a strict code of ethics.

Date of Information Night: Wednesday 6th March 2019 Venue: Port Kembla Public School Library Cost per FAMILY: $32 for one session, $37 for two sessions

This information night covers two important topics:

Session 1: Where Did I Come From? 6:00 pm Audience: Year 3 and 4 students and their parents/carers Program focus:

Discuss the male and female reproductive systems, foetal development and the birth process

Personal safety and protective behaviours Session 2: Preparing For Puberty. 7:15 pm Audience: Year 5 and 6 students and their parents/carers (Years 3 and 4 at parents’ discretion) Please fill out the forms and let the school know if you wish to attend these sessions.

PET CARE

Students from P-6 participated in the Responsible Pet Ownership program last Thursday.

The presentation included:

learning to recognise the body language of a dog and what to do when you ap-proach or are approached by one.

the importance of owning and looking after a pet

providing a safe and secure environment for you pet looking after basic welfare needs of our pets.

Students were introduced to Montana, a dog that came to our school especially to help present the program to the children. It was a very educational and productive visit.

Parents received a booklet of information which they can go through with their children at home and discuss. By visiting http://www.pettown.nsw.gov.au, or downloading it via Google play or the App store, children can learn more by using this free interactive site.

ATTENDANCE

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Class Attendance % Chart Week 3 Term 1

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SWIMMING CARNIVAL Last Wednesday students in Years 3-6 went to Port Kembla Pools for our annual swimming carnival. Stu-dents had a great time competing in the swimming races as well as enjoying participating in our water novelty games. Congratulations to these students who will be competing at the District Carnival to be held at Berkeley Pool on Friday 22nd February: Mikye Lahay Jai Maher Shakira Cuzner Daniel Hartup Bella Smith Stephenie Vines Declan Murrell Shaniah Kneller We wish these students the best of luck!!!!

WOLLONGONG HIGH SCHOOL AUDITIONS

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is holding auditions for students starting high school in 2020. Students are able to audition in one or two of the four arts disciplines (Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts).

The audition application for entry into Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is now available online only, on the WHSPA website:

https://www.millenniumschools.net.au/whspa

The online application must be submitted at the Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts website by mid-night Wednesday 13 March 2019.

Auditions will be held from Monday 25th March to Friday 12th April, the last 3 weeks of Term 1.

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

UOW LEARNING LABS

REMINDER REGISTRATION CLOSES

25TH FEBRUARY

Learning Labs is an academic and creative arts enrichment holiday program. The University of Wollongong are tar-geting students from Year 1 to 6 during 2019, who are pas-sionate, self-motivated and curious learners. Please see the schedule below: WOLLONGONG CAMPUS—Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2): 23 & 24 April, 2019 SOUTHERN SYDNEY LOFTUS CAMPUS - Early Learning Labs (Years 3 to 6): 23 & 24 April, 2019 BATEMANS BAY CAMPUS – Little and Early Learning Labs (Years 1 to 6): 23 & 24 April, 2019

For further information about workshops and the applica-tion process please visit the website https://www.uow.edu.au/in2uni-myway/learninglabs/index.html , or contact the Learning Labs team via email atlearning-labs@uow.edu.au or phone on (02) 4221 5557.