Principal’s Report

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell announced today that students across NSW will be back in the classroom full-time from next Monday, 25th May. Phase 1 Continues this Week… Student attendance on the assigned day for each Sport House has been outstanding. The Sport House Captains and Vice Captains can be seen in the photos below, proudly representing their sport houses. When students attend on their assigned day this week, they are reminded to bring:

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and their learning pack / textbooks that they took home

packed lunch, recess, fruit break and a water bottle (water bubblers are unavailable)

Adults are reminded not to enter school grounds at pick up and drop off times; as students will come to the gates.

Kahibah Public School

Positive Relationships for Positive Learning.

19th May 2020 Web Page: www.kahibah-p.school.nsw.edu.au Phone: 4943 4501

Quality Work Students and families of 1N have embraced remote learning with enthusiasm and positivity. While learning about the elements of dance, students have created movement sequences related to sea creatures and Australian animals, linked with the Dreamtime story of Tiddalik the Frog. Sophie T and Matilda F have submitted videos displaying an excellent understanding of tempo, expression, levels used and an ability to link their moves to the dynamics of the music. Students in 1N have also been working at improving their sentence structure, use of punctuation and their understanding of common and proper nouns through the Sentence a Day program. Noticeable improvements have been made by Knox C, Eloise R, Jayden K and Lucy G. Some students deserve a particular mention for completing most, if not all, set learning tasks, and producing outstanding quality work. Well done Harper W, Amelia B, Eden A, Hamish L, Mack R and Spencer C. Last Friday, 1N had crazy rainbow day at home for a bit of fun.

1/2B have worked very hard and adapted well to embrace the online learning model. They have worked with a mixture of online editable slides and worksheets and completed work in their KLA workbooks. Students have enjoyed interactive maths and Road Safety lessons specifically adapted and designed to follow their existing learning program. In History, they have followed presentations and responded through interactive slides to consolidate information from the historical sources they have viewed. They have continued to work on the Bounce Back program and their social and emotional intelligence by reflecting on characters in books and making text to self-connections with their experiences. They have been amazing bucket fillers for their families helping with chores and have shared their passion projects, from continuing to learn a language, being home chefs or being Lego engineers and designers. Mrs Brady reports great joy in hearing student progress in reading and seeing their awesome dance moves as they explore and build on the elements of dance in Creative Arts.

3/4H have been working very hard during remote learning. Students have been learning to write a persuasive masterpiece, with some very interesting topics coming to life in the planning stage; I'm sure you will agree with Olive N that, All children should cook dinner once a week! Students in 3/4H are also reading and exploring the 'My Place' visual text. Billy M, Ella S and Edith M have enjoyed investigating the same place through different children's eyes as we are taken back in time, decade by decade. Students will even begin to write their own inspired visual text of 'Our Place'. Special musical mention to Sunny H for composing and documenting his creative take on drumming aerobics and Jax G for using household items in creative and varied ways to compose a soundscape. Congratulations on your engagement and enthusiasm, and especially bringing your creativity and flair into all learning areas, 3/4H

National Sorry Day National Sorry Day is held on 26 May each year and is an important day to remember the past policies of forced child removal resulting in the Stolen Generations, and the impact these policies and attitudes have had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As teachers, educators and parents, we know that teaching children and students about this devastating chapter in Australia’s history can be very difficult. The most important thing to do is communicate the truth and raise awareness about the significance of the forcible removal policies and contribute towards the important process of healing. For more information go to https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/150520-Sorry-Day.pdf National Reconciliation Week (NRW) National Reconciliation Week is celebrated across Australia each year between 27 May and 3 June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones which provide strong symbols for reconciliation: 27 May 1967 – the referendum that saw more than 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Australian Government power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognise them in the census. 3 June 1992 – the Australian High Court delivered the Mabo decision, which recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a special relationship with the land. This paved the way for land rights known as native title. The week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort. Helping with Reading at Home - A free webinar for parents and carers Are you confused about how to help your child with reading? Do you want to know how to best support your child with their reading progress at home? Please join Cengage Aust. for a one-hour webinar which will provide: • The things I need to know about helping my child to read • Helpful ‘tips’ for reading at home • What to do in getting ready to listen to reading • What to do before, during and after listening to reading. This session is suitable for parents and caregivers of all primary-age children, from Foundation to Year 6. To view session times and/or register, please click on the link below: https://info.cengage.com/parents_webinar_generic?el-qTrackId=5EEAC9314A888BC5B6B1115305E9A6CE&elq=a47035489d674d0580549817523b2b38&elqaid=5145&elqat=2&elqCampaignId=20176 The unexpected benefits of learning in lockdown Professor Pasi Sahlberg shares how to make the most of lockdown conditions to enhance your children’s education (and your sanity). If you are a stressed parent or carer who has felt overwhelmed by the experience of your child or children learning from home during COVID-19, you’re not alone. Parents across Australia have taken to social media these past weeks to express anxieties about their newfound teach-ing responsibilities, as many have felt ill-equipped to support their children’s learning at home. However, a UNSW edu-cation expert says parents should cut themselves some slack, advising that a break from traditional education structures can be a wonderful thing for a child’s development. Professor Pasi Sahlberg, global thought-leader in education and former schoolteacher in Finland, assures parents that it doesn’t matter if you don’t ace teaching. If you would like to learn more, please click on the link below: https://www.alumni.giving.unsw.edu.au/unexpected-benefits-learning-lockdown# Kindergarten Enrolments for 2021 We’re happy to report that some families have already expressed an interest in having their child begin school here at Kahibah PS in Kindergarten for next year. Any parents who have children who will turn five before the 31st July next year, and who live in our catchment area are encouraged to enrol now by contacting the office. Mrs Honi Faasisila Kahibah Public School Principal