Kingston Community SchoolH o n e s t y . P e r s o n a l B e s t . R e s p e c t . F r i e n d l i n e s s . R e s p o n s i b i l i t yPrincipal: Ms Lucretia Tocaciu Newsletter 11: 7 November 2016

46 East Terrace, Kingston SE SA 5275 T (08) 8767 2677 F (08) 8767 2247 E dl.0737.info@schools.sa.edu.au www.kingstoncs.sa.edu.au

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Diary Dates

November 21-24 SAPSASA Tennis/Cricket

10 Maths Apps Exam - 9am 25 Pupil Free Day

1 PLP Mock Interviews 28 Governing Council Meeting

11 Remembrance Day December

14 Biology Exam - 9am 9 Presentation Night

15 Modern History Exam - 9am 12-14 Year 9 Aquatics Camp

17 PE Exam - 9am 13 & 15 Year 3-6 Aussie Sports

It has been an eventful and busy start to term. Staff had training in Success for all-Curriculum Differentiation on the first day back. Run by the support services team with key note speaker, Libby Brown, staff attended a number of workshops including creating positive learning environments. This work supports our Site Improvement Plan to create resilient learners and improve teacher pedagogy.

The school STEM project formally commenced with a meeting with the appointed architect, Deborah Aukland from Brown Falconer together with DECD personnel and myself. The meeting was productive and now the architect will develop some concept plans for further discussion before plans are drawn up.

Students and staff farewelled our Year 12 students last Friday with a breakfast and an assembly where students received a number of awards and reflected on their school journey. They are now preparing for exams or finishing off assignment work before moderation. Exams conclude on Thursday November 17 for our students and results will be available on Tuesday 20 December. Year 12 is a tough time for both students and families and resilience is needed to keep going when times are tough.

Earlier in the year a Year 4 student created a petition to have some more play areas and swings in the school. These ideas have been discussed at committee level and thus at the beginning of the term I gave the students a challenge to come up with further ideas and suggestions about nature play spaces within the school. Nature play involves unstructured play in a natural environment and helps develop problem

solving skills, creativity and improves interaction between students.

A successful Transition Open Night was held in the first week of term. Parents and staff had the opportunity to see QuickSmart lessons, Year 12 Food and Hospitality students hosted a tapas party, students showcased their music talent and conducted school tours and the Library ran a Baby Bounce session. We hope this will become an annual event. Thank you to all the students who gave up their time to be part of the evening.

Congratulations to Eliza Wright and Clayton Parker who will be attending a big ideas forum in Sydney later this month hosted by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Association (ANSTO) .

Attached to this newsletter are the Materials and Services charges for 2017, they remain unchanged from 2016. Any questions on these charges can be directed to the school and they will be tabled and addressed at the next Governing Council meeting on the 28/11/16.

Just a reminder for students to have a broad brim hat, despite the cooler weather, UV radiation is high and damage often occurs on overcast days. Our secondary students should be leading by example but many of our primary students are far more safety conscious.

Best Wishes LucretiaTocaciu

Congratulations to Lucretia Toccacui on being the successful applicant for the 5 year appointment of Principal of KCS.

Toc has been a crucial member of the teaching staff at KAS/KCS since 1984 and is well respected by students, staff, parents and the community.

Toc is extremely passionate about the learning of each individual student in the school and will continue to lead staff to ensure continual improvement.

Well done, we are very happy to have you as our Principal.

Governing Council

CONGRATULATIONS

KINGSTON SHOW & MOUNT GAMBIER SHOW REPORT

ANSTO BIG IDEAS FORUM

Year 10 students Eliza and Clayton entered the ANSTO Big Ideas Forum competition last term. Out of over 180 applications Australia wide, they have been selected to travel to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation in Sydney for a week long immersion program from the 14th-18th November. Eliza and Clayton’s submission explained their desire to use science to develop the technology to 3-D print tissues using an individuals own stem cells, eliminating the need for organ donors.

KINGSTON SHOW

• Grand Champion Best Other Pet• 1st Best Other Pet• 2nd Best Dressed Pet• 1st and 2nd Eggs

MOUNT GAMBIER SHOW

• Angus Steer – Newry Jango from Keith and Vicky McBride (Newry) 5th Light Weight On-Hoof Class 10th Overall for Carcase (On-Hook) Class• Angus Heifer – Newry Winter from Keith and Vicky McBride (Newry) 4th Light Weight On-Hoof Class 12th Overall for Carcase (On-Hook) Class• Charolais x Shorthorn Steer – Stillwater Jacquanda from Mike Newton (Stillwater) 2nd Heavy Weight On-Hoof Class 6th Overall for Carcase (On-Hook) Class

On the 20th of October the Year 12 Food and Hospitality class hosted their parents for dinner to complete their final practical assessment. The dinner comprised of an eight course tapas dinner, where the students worked together to prepare every component of each dish. Tapas were initially small Spanish savoury dishes served in bars but have now become a huge trend in Australia where the infusion of different flavours are represented in miniature dishes. The students put great thought into every detail including presentation, flavours and the atmosphere of the dining. It was a huge day for the students, who put hours of work into the event and should be very proud of their effort. It was a great chance for the students to showcase their skills and get an idea of what it would be like to work as a team in the Food and Hospitality industry. The menu was a delicious collection of flavours and textures which followed current trends. Feedback from the parents was very positive and the night overall was a complete success.

MenuPotato, leek and bacon soup with crusty breadRoasted beetroot, pumpkin and feta saladBeef ravioli with creamy sundried tomato sauceLamb, coleslaw and tzatziki slidersGrilled chill prawn with mango and herb saladLemon meringue pie shootersCrème brulee tartsChocolate chip and cookie dough truffles

YEAR12 TAPAS DINNER

Kingston Community School Festival Choir is celebrating a successful performance at the South East Festival of Music. It was great to see students represent Kingston Community School so well and both students and parents should feel proud of their efforts. Congratulations to Sheba Miller who was selected to perform the solo in the song ‘The Bee Bop’.

I think it was a great experience and it was good meeting more people. Haley Schmall

It was great, I loved it! I am glad

we got the opportunity to do it. I

hope I can do it next year!

Dorothy Miller

I really enjoyed

the concert. I liked

Sheba’s solo.

Jorja Mules

I enjoyed using the torches in the song Bonfire Season. In the song Jai Ho, I enjoyed passing the silk banners through the choir. Lara Braithwaite

I really enjoyed singing the song Jai Ho because the actions looked awesome. Bonnie Clark

It was lots of fun and the time flew by really fast. Jaynie Moore

FESTIVAL CHOIR CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE

GOVERNING COUNCILS - WHAT THEY DO?Governing Councils are bodies that govern a school or preschool. They provide the “WHAT” is needed for the school and community.

The principal works together with the council to develop future directions for their site, to achieve the “HOW”.

In your role on a governing council, you work with the Principal to:- involve the local community- develop and approve local policies- set the broad direction and vision of the site- monitor and review the Site Improvement Plan- set the annual budget, where is the money to be spent?

For KCS, parents must form the majority of the Governing Council membership.

The number of parent members is specified by the Governing Council’s constitution.

The committee meet monthly with a set maximum time.

Being on Governing Council develops understanding of how and why things happen at the school, the learning direction for students, subjects offered and it also allows input to improve KCS for your child(ren).

*Pleaseconsiderwhatyoucanactivelydotohelpyourschoolwhetheritbeacommittee,helpingwithaparticularfundraiserorvolunteer(Canteen,BBQ’s,SportsDay,readingetc.)

OPEN NIGHTFAREWELL TO THE YEAR 12’S

Thank you to our school community for attending and supporting our first Open Night at KCS for a number of years. It was a great night which showcased what our school has to offer, particularly in regards to our Year 8 curriculum. It was great to see so many families, especially those from Robe.

Some of the highlights from the night included:

• Music performances • SRC hosted tours of the school • Quicksmart demonstrations • Stage 2 Tapas Night• Baby Bounce and PinS• Curriculum area displays • Extra-curricula displays

Don’t forget to like our FACEBOOK page to stay connected and to receive regular updates and reminders of school events and activities.

You can find our page at www.facebook.com/kingstoncommunityschool/.

2016 Parents in Education Week – information sessions now available online!

If you missed this year’s Parents in Education live sessions, you can now view them online for a limited time (until late December 2016) on the DECD YouTube channel.

Delivered by renowned international and national child development and learning experts in mid-September this year, these sessions provide practical parenting tips and easy-to-use strategies to support children’s learning at every age and stage.

Education, care and health professionals are also encouraged to view the online sessions as a useful resource for facilitating positive learning and engagement between parents and their children. Ideas from these sessions are relevant to each professional’s own practice in the classroom and across a range of environments.

To find out more or view an online session, visit www.decd.sa.gov.au/2016PIEWeek

PRESENTATION NIGHTFriday 9th December

7.30pm

Kingston Community School Gymnasium

Everyone Welcome

YEAR 12 EXAMSHeld in Football Clubrooms - Please be there at 8.45am

10/11 9am Maths Exam14/11 9am Biology Exam15/11 9am Modern History Exam17/11 9am PE Exam

NO SMOKINGJust a friendly reminder to all community members that Kingston Community School is a smoke free zone, including carpark, cars, football oval and netball courts

FUN WITH NIPPERS AT

ROBERobe Surf Life Saving Club Nippers Season commences in October this year for our older Nippers, and on the 15th January for younger ones. Nippers is a great way for your children (ages 5-13) to learn valuable surf safety skills, lifesaving skills and to build their confidence in the sea. We also have a cadet program for young adults (14-17). We teach lifesaving and first aid skills and give them opportunities to participate in events and support their community.

We are now taking membership enrolments for the 2016-17 season.

THERAPEUTIC DANCE & MUSICFOR FITNESS, FUN AND

FLEXIBILITYNovember 13th, 1.30 - 3.30pmDecember 11th, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Kingston District Hall Supper Room Carpark & Disabled access via McFarlane Street

All age groups, all ability levelsSuitable for wheelchairs, individuals, couples

All welcome

Tea and coffee available at the dance conclusionGold Coin Donation at the door

Wear comfortable shoes and a smile

For further information, contactLiz Wingard Phone 8767 2692

2016 SCHOOL MAGAZINEOrders are now being taken for this year’s School Magazine. It will be neatly bound with approximately 60 pages in full colour. Last year’s magazine was a resounding success, so order yours NOW.

The cost for this magazine will be $22.00 and orders must be forwarded to the front office with money using this order form by the 17 November 2016.

Student Name: ..................................................................... H/Group: ...............................

No of school magazine/s: ............................ @ $22 = $ enclosed

2017 Materials and Services Charges

Parents and Care Providers

Please find attached the Notice of 2017 Materials and Services charges.

You are invited to attend the next Governing Council meeting where these charges will be discussed.

In lieu of attendance at the meeting, parents/caregivers/students can express their views in writing to the Chairperson of the Governing Council prior to the meeting.

Next Governing Council meeting to be held on Monday 28th Nov @ 6.30p.m at the Kingston Football Club Rooms.

Crossing Roster Term 4Please be at the Front Office by 8.20am. Finish time at the end of the day is approximately 3.30pm.

TERM FOURNew teams take over on Tuesday morning each week, including new terms.

WEEK Commencing TEAM4 8/11/16 R Brownlow W Wiseman E Cornish5 15/11/16 C Trott I Drabsch I Little6 22/11/16 W Edwards J Little R Martin

Canteen Volunteer RosterStarting time 10:15amThank you for your support in the canteen. All volunteers are supplied with lunch as a thank you. Starting time is 10.15am. If you are unable to work on your rostered day please try to arrange a swap. In case of an emergency or to fill a volunteer needed vacancy please contact Louise or Kylie at the canteen on 87672171 or Louise AH on 87672610.Tuesday Treats will also be available of Fridays.

111 REASONS TO USE YOUR SCHOOL CROSSING

Reason 1: Nearly one in every eight road deaths in South Australia is a pedestrian. In addition to fatalities there are on average just under 100 pedestrians seriously injured as well as many more who receive minor injuries each year.

Reason 2: Your child will learn about pedestrian safety by watching you, so use safe behaviour around cars, roads, footpaths and car parks. Always stop, look, listen and think before crossing a road, and use pedestrian crossings wherever possible. Always cross at the safest point, even if you have to walk further out of your way and if you’re crossing at the lights, wait for the green man!

Reason 3: Queensland’s Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety recently conducted an Australia-wide survey of parents focused on keeping kids safe around roads and cars. They found until the age of NINE, children’s perceptual and cognitive abilities are not sufficiently developed to enable them to make sound judgements when they are crossing roads. Holding hands with your children is the best way to keep them safe around a school crossing.

Reason 4: The Australian Road Rules states that a pedestrian must not cross a road within 20 metres of a crossing (including a school crossing) except at that crossing.

And the other remaining 107 reasons? That’s the amount of the fine ($107) that can be issued by SA Police for failing to cross within 20 metres of the school crossing. So keep an eye out for any hazards and keep holding hands until you’re all safely in the school yard or in the car.

This article has been prepared by A/Sgt Nigel ALLEN of the Road Safety Section, South Australia Police. If parents have any questions about school crossings please contact the Road Safety Section on the telephone number 82076586.

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Notice of Materials and Services Charges for 2017

Notice of Charges for Reception To Year 7

ITEMS AND SERVICES COST ($)HEADING

Printed and electronic materials related to the educational program and which are provided for the student

Workbooks $0.00

Text Book Hire / E-Book Access $0.00

SUBTOTAL (ZPREM ) $30.00

Stationery items that are provided for the student

Stationery Items $40.00

SUBTOTAL (ZSTAT) $50.00

$10.00

$0.00

Diary

Other [please Specify]

Materials and Services that are provided by the school for the student to consume or use the materials or take ownership of a finished article produced by the student with the materials

Access to Student Information Technology

$56.00

Access to Machinery $0.00

SUBTOTAL (ZACMS) $226.00

Access to Equipment $25.00

Curriculum/Subject Supplies and Services

$145.00

$0.00Other [please Specify]

Materials for inclusion in the school library and to enable use by the student

Library resources including access to borrowing library resources

$25.00

SUBTOTAL (ZACLI) $25.00

Total Materials and Services Charge (excluding Subject Charges) $331.00

These subject charges are in addition to the Materials and Services Charge above for those students undertaking the following subjects.

Subject Description Cost ($)

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00Other [please Specify]

Photocopied Material $30.00

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Notice of Materials and Services Charges for 2017

Notice of Charges for Years 8 To 12

ITEMS AND SERVICES COST ($)HEADING

Printed and electronic materials related to the educational program and which are provided for the student

Workbooks $0.00

Text Book Hire / E-Book Access $30.00

SUBTOTAL (ZPREM ) $60.00

Stationery items that are provided for the student

Stationery Items $10.00

SUBTOTAL (ZSTAT) $30.00

$10.00

$10.00

Diary

ID Card

Materials and Services that are provided by the school for the student to consume or use the materials or take ownership of a finished article produced by the student with the materials

Access to Student Information Technology

$80.00

Access to Machinery $30.00

SUBTOTAL (ZACMS) $290.00

Access to Equipment $30.00

Curriculum/Subject Supplies and Services

$150.00

$0.00Other [please Specify]

Materials for inclusion in the school library and to enable use by the student

Library resources including access to borrowing library resources

$25.00

SUBTOTAL (ZACLI) $25.00

Total Materials and Services Charge (excluding Subject Charges) $405.00

$0.00Other [please Specify]

Photocopied Material $30.00

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Subject Description Amount Charge perAgriculture (Yr 9-12) $50.00 Year

Art (Yr 9-12) $40.00 Year

Food & Hos (Yr 9 - 10) $60.00 Year

Mathematics (Yr 11-12) $40.00 Year

Music (Yr 9 - 12) $25.00 Year

Physics (Yr 11-12) $45.00 Year

Phys Ed (Yr 12) $200.00 Year

Tech Study (Yr 9 - 10) $50.00 Year

Furniture Construct (Yr 11-12) $100.00 Year

Welding (Yr 11-12) $100.00 Year

Food & Hos (Yr 11 - 12) $75.00 Year

Child Studies (Yr 11 - 12) $25.00 Year

German (Yr 9-12) $30.00 Year

Notice of Materials and Services Charges for 2017

Notice of Charges for Years 8 To 12

These subject charges are in addition to the M&S Charge above for those students undertaking the following subjects.

Biology (Yr 11 - 12) $75.00 Year

Chemistry (Yr 11-12) $75.00 Year