Karoo News

Term 1 Week 9 Wednesday 25th March, 2015

MARCH 2015

Thursday 26th March Easter Raffle drawn at Assembly

2:30pm in the Gym

Friday 27th March Prep—Community Helper

Dress Up Day Last day of Term 1

Students dismissed at 2:30pm (no assembly)

APRIL 2015

Monday 13th April First day of Term 2

Whole School Assembly—9:00am Fundraising Committee—7:00pm

New smoking bans come into force

Monday 20th April Curriculum Day

—no students at school

Tuesday 21st April KPA meeting 7pm

Wednesday 22nd April Education Committee— 1:30pm

Monday 27th April TRIBES sessions begin

Term Dates 2015 Term 1 28 Jan—27 Mar Term 2 13 Apr—26 Jun Term 3 13 Jul—18 Sept Term 4 5 Oct—18 Dec

Principal’s Comments

Footy Day Next Monday we have our footy lunch. We will also make it footy dress day for a gold coin donation. These funds will be put towards supporting our World Vision child.

3 /4 Performance Classes are spending much time in practice as they gear up for the 2 big nights on Monday 29 th and Tuesday 30th August at the Rowville SC auditorium. This should be a great event.

Playground The rubber has been laid due to finally having some rain free days. It is just being given time to cure and we hope the equipment will be operational shortly.

Year 3 Tables We’ve had another big week on the times tables front with a number of our students performing brilliantly. 5’s in under 15 seconds were achieved by Keeley, Lauren, Julian, Kyle, Luke, Yara, Regan and Bradley in 3S, Annabelle and Sam in 3JC, Lachlan, Jaylen and John in 3 /4, and Leona and Sam in 3C.

We also commenced our 3’s and Caitlyn and Krispin in 3 /4, Kira, Allison, Josh, Tanner, Rylan and Ozcan in 3JC and Ethan in 3S were the “legends” in great times.

Woolies / Coles The voucher “fundraisers” from both companies are in full swing. We do have boxes in the foyer

for receipts and I note that many people have sent along some already, which is superb. This is a

great opportunity to tap into friends and family who may be happy to support our school. I believe

there is a Karoo box at the Stud Park Woolworths & there is double points this week in that chain

of stores.

Prep Rabbits Over past weeks the preps have had a mother rabbit and her babies in their classrooms. The students have enjoyed seeing the transformation from hairless, blind little things to rapidly growing cute creatures. We have them for next week as well.

Rebel There is a voucher available at the office that some people may like to take advantage of if you

were going to be shopping at Rebel this month. Offer valid until 31/08/11.

Molly On the weekend Molly in 6P had a very nasty bike accident at the BMX track which has resulted in her breaking both wrists, an elbow and sustaining facial injuries. This has required time in hospital and operations and could result in being in plaster for 6 months. Several parents have got together to organise a raffle to raise funds so that a self standing touch

screen can be purchased onto which can be downloaded books and music. Tickets are $1 each

and can be obtained from the Miss Poole’s Year 6 students. The prize has lots of goodies in it

including soaps, chocolates, lollies, golf balls, a yo-yo and skipping ropes. We will draw the raffle

on Monday 15th at assembly.

Jim Harry Principal

Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty & Fairness

Tolerance & Understanding

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

All visitors to the school must sign in and out at the office, and collect a green visitor’s badge. These badges help the students and staff identify you as an ‘authorised visitor’.

Please remember to return the

badge when you sign out.

STUDENT BANKING

Student banking day is

Monday. Please ensure your

deposit slip is completed and the

money is secure in the folder. New

folders and deposit books available if

required.

Karoo Calendar Principal’s Comments

School Council and Annual General Meeting School Council met on Monday 23rd March, this being the first with our new Councillors for 2015-2016. The following people were appointed to positions and the council filled the vacancy created by Justin Gray by co-opting Andrea Haley who was in attendance at the AGM and meeting. Our special thanks to Annette Badham who is now employed as an aide at Karoo so was not eligible to be a parent member on School Council. Annette has a logical mind and has been a rationale contributor to discussions and ideas. Annette will continue on as an observer at council.

Congratulations to the following Officer Holders: School Council President: Melanie Hedley Vice School Council President: Simon Cowan Treasurer: Andrea Haley Secretary: Tegan Crick

School Council is looking for other Karoo parents/guardians to join the Sub-Committees as listed below. All welcome to attend a meeting at the times listed:

Education Committee: Next meeting—Wednesday 22nd April at 1:30pm

Members: Leanne Vines, Annette Badham, Sarah Lawler, Simon Cowan, Kim Davidson and Kerry Legg.

Finance Committee: Next meeting—Friday 1st May at 9:00am

Members: Irene Harding, Andrea Haley, Sue Baxter, Karen Corrales, Mel Hedley and Leanne Vines

Marketing and Grants Committee: Next meeting—Friday 1st May at 10am

Members: Andrea Haley, Irene Harding, Mel Hedley and Jo Scott

Building and Grounds Committee: Next meeting—Monday 11th May at 6.30pm

Members: Mark Linton, Andrew Jones, Leanne Vines, Jo Hough and Karen Corrales

Fundraising Committee: Next meeting—Monday 13th April at 7:00pm

Members: Jo Hough, Sarah Lawler, Andrew Jones and Teagan Crick

Out of School Hours Committee: Next Meeting—Thursday 7th May at 6:15pm

Members: Jody Vella, Teagan Crick, Andrea Haley, Melissa Newlands and Irene Harding

Karoo Parents Association Congratulations to the following people who have been elected to leadership roles with KPA.

President: Janelle Toh Vice President: Simone Lancashire Secretary: Leanne Siwes

The next meeting for KPA is on Tuesday 21st April at 7:00pm.

Working Bee Last Sunday morning was a beautiful day and we are very grateful to the Karoo families who supported our first Working Bee for the year. We had parents and children working side by side in the garden, pulling out weeds, moving rocks, dragging tree branches and raking and blowing the many leaves that are part of our attractive grounds. There were fathers on the roof for a few hours, cutting branches off over-hanging trees and removing leaves from the gutters, and due to some great effort the mound of rocks has now been spread across the dry-creek bed. Tristan has given 10 out 10 for the effort and appearance of the creek bed! Our sincere thank you to the following families for their contribution and hard work: Rashleigh, Johnston, Leung, De Filippis, Lancaster, Haley, Scott and Jones.

Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu Thank you to the many kind families who have donated goods for the Vanuatu appeal. Due to an overwhelming response the shipping containers are full and so no further donations can be accepted. Thank you to Diane Trevor and family for organising and sending the donations.

New smoking bans to apply on school grounds and at school entrances From 13 April 2015, smoking will be banned within four metres of an entrance to all primary and secondary schools in Victoria, and within the school grounds, under an amendment to the Tobacco Act 1987. A similar ban applying to the entrances and grounds of Victorian childcare centres and kindergartens will be introduced at the same time. Appropriate ‘No Smoking’ signage will be installed during Term 2.

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Phone: 9759-6222 Fax: 9759-6211 Email: karoo.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Thursday 26th March—2:30pm

Next Curriculum Day:

Monday 20th April LAST DAY OF TERM FRIDAY 27th MARCH … STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 2:30pm

Neither Karoo Primary School nor the Department of Education endorses the product or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by Karoo Primary School or Department of Education for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

COMMUNITY NEWS

LYSTERFIELD AUSKICK—Starting on Saturday 18th April from 9:30am-11:00am at Eildon Park Reserve, Tyers Road, Rowville. To register go to www.aflauskick.com.au/register and select Lysterfield as your Auskick Centre. Please note that all registrations have to completed and paid online. Your Auskick pack will be delivered to your home address. Enquiries: Brad McNay on 0409 149 868.

BORONIA JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB—Girls and boys of all abilities welcome to join our U5—U11 teams. Pre-season runs until end of March at Dobson Park Ferntree Gully on Wed 6-7pm and Sun 9-10am. Due to ground works, games will be played at Chandler Park, Boronia in 2015. For more information log onto www.boroniajsc.com.au

EASTERN RAPTORS NRL BACKYARD LEAGUE CENTRE —Backyard league is an initiative introducting students to Rugby League in a safe, non-competitive and fun environment. Open for children 5-12yrs. Free sessions—15th, 22nd and 29th April from 5:30-6:30pm. To secure a place register online at bylcentreraptors.leaguenet.com.au. For more information contact Len Mason on 0411 057 303 or email lmason@nrl.com.au

SHERBROOKE LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE—Join us at Sherbrooke Little Athletics on Saturday 11th April to try Little Aths for FREE. For children aged 5-15yrs. Cross Country—9:30-10:30am and Track & Field (Little Athletics) - 10:30am-12:30pm at Kings Par, Willow Road, Ferntree Gully (Mel 74 D6). For more info contact Greg on 0418 567 768 or visit www.sherbrookelac.org.au

KNOX BASKETBALL MINI RAIDERS—9 week beginners basketball program for children 5-10yrs running Mondays (at Knox Basketball Stadium, Boronia) and Thursdays (at State Basketball Centre, Wantirna Sth) from 20th April—18th June. Costs apply. For more info contact Jordan Canovan on 9847 2310 or email Jordan.canovan@knoxbasketball.com.au

KNOX BASKETBALL - Term 1 Holiday Camp 8th & 9th April at Boronia from 9:30am-3:00pm (Game day—9th April). Costs apply. Register online at www.knoxbasketball.com.au

WORD PLAY—CALL ALL STAR SPELLERS AND WORDSMITHS! Shine Australia are looking for children who are a word whiz or a spelling superstar and aged between 8-13 to audition for a new TV pilot for kids. (must have turned 8 by 21st March 2015 and not be turning 14 on or before 31st December 2015) To apply log onto https://wordplay.castasugar.com

OFFICE NEWS…

EASTER EGG RECALL Target have this week issued a recall on certain easter

eggs due to an incorrect warning being printed on the wrapping. We have checked all Easter Egg prizes and haven’t identified any of the suspect eggs, but as a precaution all prize winners will receive a copy of the recall notice.

Thank you, Office Staff

KLAD SPORT

CLOSED FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FROM 27th MARCH

AND WILL RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY 7th APRIL.

CLASS AWARDS Year 3—6 Week Ending—20th March, 2015

Level 3—Cooper H & Emily C—3D, Elly L & Lilly L—3LS, Declan P—3W, Brandon J & Hayden S—4F, Charlotte D & Marcus C—4M, Hayden D & Tiasmin S—4V. Level 4—Ryan H & Keason B—5M, Madison Z—5W, Grace B & Sayani K—6A, Ashley A, Hannah T & Jayden M—6M, Corey B & Charlotte C—6R.

P.E. —5W

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT continued - Junior School Council

Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal:

Thank you for your support of this wonderful appeal.

Easter Egg Raffle:

A wonderful range of eggs and items were wrapped by a big team of parent helpers and Class Representatives. It was a fantastic effort with lots of prizes to be won. Easter Raffle Draw: Thursday 25th March at 2.30pm Assembly in the Gym.

Congratulations to JSC for their organisation and to our families for your help with egg donations and purchasing tickets. Road Safety Please remind your children to use the school crossings. The traffic officers have reported some very dangerous crossings of Karoo Road by children and parents. Road safety is a priority around schools. A reminder also that the staff car park and the driveway into the school are not to be used for student drop offs. Please keep our children safe.

Irene Harding - Principal

FREE TO A GOOD HOME

We are looking to donate 2 of

these TV units with trolley

included, including DVD/VCR

device below also.

Need to be picked up from the

school by this Friday.

See Leanne Vines or Kim

Cunningham if interested.

GAMEZ ON! Like to meet new people,

have some fun,

learn new social skills?

Are you aged between 10-18 and live in the City of Knox?

Then Gamez On could be for you! 2 hours packed of social games, 30sec Challenges, Trivia and much more. Bookings

essential—contact Kate Arnott at Knox City Council—Youth Services on 0400 097 506 or kate.arnott@knox.vic.gov.au

1st April 2015 10-13yrs—Bayswater Library, Mountain High Shopping Centre, 7-13 High Street, Bayswater from 11am-1pm 14-18yrs—Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville from 2:30-4:30pm

8th April 2015 10-13yrs—Boronia Library, Park Cres, Boronia from 10am-12pm 14-18yrs—Knox Library, Knox Shopping Centre, Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South from 2:30—4:30pm

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS NEWS KAROO CROSS COUNTRY The Karoo Cross Country was conducted last Thursday in warm and windy conditions. With the emphasis on participation and attempting to achieve your personal best, I saw many hot and

tired, but proud faces at the finish line. With the weather in mind, we organised some drink dispensers for the finish line, so that all students could rehydrate with a well deserved cup of water as they completed the run. All students received a participation certificate and a well done ribbon for their efforts. A very big thank you must go to the many wonderful parents who gave up their time to help out around the course. Your assistance was greatly appreciated. Karoo teachers and staff also assisted with the successful running of the event. The school and house captains showed wonderful leadership on the day, assisting with the setting out and packing up of the course, presentation of ribbons and dispensing of the water at the finish line. The 1st-10th results for each age and gender group are published below. The 1st-3rd place getters will receive a medal and certificate. The 4th-10th place getters will receive a certificate and ribbon for their fine efforts. The medals and certificates will be presented at the whole school assembly on Monday April 13th, the first day back in Term 2.

DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY The Karoo Cross Country Team, which will represent our school at the District Cross Country, will be selected in the coming week or so. Up to 10 runners in each age group, for both boys and girls can be selected. The results of the Karoo Cross Country and

other Phys. Ed. running assessments are used to select the team. Students who were injured or absent for the Karoo Cross Country will also be considered. Year 4s who ran in the 9 year old races at our cross country will come under consideration for the 9/10 year old team. District Cross Country Day is Friday May 15th at Jells Park.

Karoo Cross Country 2015 place getters

Sharon Lee PE & Sports Co-Ordinator

Place 8 yr boys 9 yr boys 10 yr boys 11 yr boys 12/13 yr boys

1 Charlie R—3LS Will V—3LS Jack M—4M Fletcher L—5T Lachlan T—6R

2 Zack L—3LS Kye H—3LS Matthew H—4M Brayden R—6A Joshua B—6A

3 Owen S—3LS Christian G—3W David M—5M Keason B—5M Jacob H—6R

4 Olly B—3D Charlie L—3LS Jordan G—3LS

Lachlan M—4F Patrick S—5T Ryan S—6A

5 Cooper H—3D Noah W—3LS Tristan F—4M Dean M—5M Marc V—6M

6 Eli Z—3D Dino P—3LS Zach T—4M Clay T—5T Thomas W—6M

7 Ryan B—3W Mitchell P—3D Brandon J—4F Liam S—5M Brandon N—6A

8 Aaron C—3D Cooper G—4M Aaron L—5T Murphy D—6A

9 Hayden J—3W Bailey A—5T Jordan P—5W Alexander M—6M

10 Ethan S—3LS Jordan H—4M Lachlan T—6M Jeebran E—6A

Place 8 yr girls 9 yr girls 10 yr girls 11 yr girls 12/13 yr girls

1 Zoe C—3LS Jasmine H—3LS Dakota Y—4M Olivia S—5W Sarah V—6M

2 Isabella P—3W Ella S—3W Lara J—4M Jennifer S—6A Sarah S—6A

3 Kaitlyn C—3D Tiahna L—4V Taylah R—4V

Ella C—5W Jessica P—6R

4 Chelsea M—3W

Sophie J—3LS Poppy G—4F Hayley L—6A Grace B—- 6A

5 Angelina W—3D Alyssa P—3W Nina P—4M Srofiyah M—5T Jessica N—5T

6 Katerina F—3LS Ava L—3LS Danielle C—4F Hannah T—6M Rhianna L—5T

7 Caitlyn N - 3D Erin R—3D Olivia W—5W Shirali M—5M Sayani K—6A

8 Shayla A—3D Ashlee R—3LS Charlotte D—4M Lilian M—5W Lauren C—6R

9 Claire I—3D Madeline S—3LS Charlotte S—4F Madison Z—5W Molly M—6R

10 Shae S—3W Gemma P - 3W India T—4F Logan M—5T Ashley A—6M

This edition we focus on our Indonesian (LOTE) Program

Students learn the Indonesian language by interacting with the Smart Board, playing

card and board games, singing songs and playing the songs on the angklung. They also

learn how to read the worksheets that are in their Indonesian books.

Ibu Lim

Indonesian Language Teacher