Karoo News

Term 4 Week 1 Wednesday 7th October, 2015

OCTOBER 2015

Friday 9th: KPA meeting—9:00am

Mon 12th—Thurs 15th: Year 5 Camp

Tues 13th: Y3&4 Camp Helpers meeting at 6pm

Friday 16th: Y6 Summer Sport—Round 2

Monday 19th: School Council meeting 7pm

Wed 21st– Fri 23rd: Yr 4 Camp—Arrabri Lodge

Thu 22nd—Fri 23rd: Yr 3 Camp—Arrabri Lodge

Monday 26th: All Star Hooptime Regional Finals

Wed 28th: Walkathon—whole school

Thur 29th: ‘One Day One Song’ - whole school Thur 29th: Online Music Concert— keyboard &

guitar students

Friday 30th: Y5—MSA Rowville S.C. Robotics

NOVEMBER 2015

Tuesday 3rd: Melbourne Cup Day

Wed 4th: 2016 Preps—Discovery & Learning Session at 2:40pm

Thurs 5th: Year 1 — Zoo excursion Thurs 5th: Year 6—Graduation photo

Sat 7th: Working Bee 9:30am-12noon

Monday 9th: KPA Meeting—7pm

Wed 11th: 2016 Preps—Discovery & Learning Session at 2:40pm

Thurs 12th: Prep—Grandparent morning Thurs 12th: Art Expo—3:45-6pm

Sunday 15th: Karoo Fun Day Sunday

Wed 18th: 2016 Preps—Discovery & Learning Session at 2:40pm

Monday 23rd: Prep 2016—Parent Info Night

Wed 25th: 2016 Preps—Discovery & Learning Session at 2:40pm

Thurs 26th: Yr 6—Economics Expo

Fri 27th: Yr 2 incursion—Kitchen:Needs & Wants

Monday 30th: School Council 7pm

DECEMBER 2015

Thurs 3rd: Yr 1 incursion—Andrew Wegner

Tues 8th: Prep 2016 Orientation Day Tues 8th: KPA meeting at 2:30pm Tues 8th: 2016 Book Collection Day

Thurs 10th: Karoo Carols 6pm

Monday 14th: Year 6 Graduation—6pm

Friday 18th: Last day of School—students dismissed at 1:30pm

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 29th 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

Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty & Fairness

Tolerance & Understanding

Karoo Calendar Principal’s Comments

Term Four –Sun Smart We have certainly started this term with some really warm weather, so a reminder that students need to be wearing their sun smart hats outside. Please also ensure that your child is wearing sun screen and has a water bottle to maintain their hydration.

The weather during the holidays helped us all to have some great fresh air and to enjoy some rest and be reinvigorated for all of the events in Term 4.

You will find included in this newsletter a DRAFT term calendar with the major events throughout the term. We will still include regular updates in the weekly newsletter and via TIQBIZ. We hope this assists families to manage your busy daily lives.

Year 5 Beechworth Camp and Year 3 and 4 Camp at Warburton The Year 5 students will leave on Monday for the Beechworth Camp at Valley Homestead in the Ovens Valley. The Year 4 students will leave on Wednesday 21st October and the following day the Year 3 students will leave for Arrabri Camp, Warburton. Camps provide wonderful opportunities for student learning and independence. We appreciate the support families provide in funding and organising clothing and equipment for your children to participate in the camp experience.

Working Bee Please mark in your diary a time to assist at our next planned Working Bee on Saturday 7th November from 9.30am to 12 noon.

The jobs to be undertaken include: General tidy up of garden beds, blowing leaves, raking and weeding, raking mulch and planting. If you are able to bring any rakes, spades and leaf blowers, that would be appreciated. We will provide drinks and morning tea and loads of appreciation. A reply notice will be developed soon!

Karoo Funday Sunday – Date: Sunday 15th November 11am—4pm The Fundraising Committee have had their heads together and have come up with another exciting whole community event: Karoo Funday Sunday to be held on Sunday 15th November from 11am-4pm. More information coming soon.

Look forward to: Car Wash, Cake Stall, Food and Drink, Displays, Car Boot Sales and School Stalls!

Naomi Simpson Next week Naomi Simpson will take family leave awaiting the arrival of her second baby. We send our very best wishes to Naomi and her family and look forward to meeting the new baby.

Our thanks also to Lynne Lambert who has agreed to work full time to replace Naomi. Both Lynne and Naomi have formed a strong teaching team over the past two years, complementing each other’s skills, communicating constantly regarding the students and working collaboratively to enhance student learning.

Irene Harding - Principal

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

2015 Walkathon — Wednesday 28th Octobder

The Walkathon is one of our major fundraisers for the year and will be held on 28th October. Forms are being sent home today to each student —please complete the white permission form and return it to the class teacher.

As an incentive for students to collect sponsors, a number of prizes have been organised which will be drawn on the day. To be included in the prize draw, sponsorship forms and money should be returned to the school by Monday 26th October.

If you would like to assist, helpers are needed to supervise checkpoints along the route to ensure student safety – please contact your child’s Class Rep to inform them if you are available to assist. Thank you.

Leanne Vines—Assistant Principal

SCHOOL FOYER MONITOR

Featuring this week …

School Disco

MUSIC NOTES

STATE SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR On 19th October registration opens for students interested in auditioning for the 2016 main cast….singers, dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, roller skaters or rappers. Go to www.education.vic.gov.au/spectacular

Well done to our 2015 Dancers and also to Kara O (5M) who shone as a roller skater. Yet another highlight was enjoying the lead singer performance of former student and school captain Maddie Andreopoulos.

The Spectacular is a Department of Education initiative to showcase the Performing Arts and is now held annually at Hisense Arena. It is the largest live performance event in Australia. Again in 2016 twenty of our Year 5 students will be involved in the Massed Dance…..further information to follow.

DANDENONG RANGES MUSIC COUNCIL 2016 YOUTH MUSIC AWARD I would also encourage our instrumental and singing enthusiasts to apply for the Bill Borthwick Award. Entry requirement is 18 months learning or AMEB 2 or equivalent. First prize is $300. Entry forms and further information drmc@drmc.org.au

MUSICAL FUTURES As you pass the Music Room you will see (and hear!) we now have enough guitars for all Year 3-6 students to use in their weekly lesson. Musical Futures is another Department of Education initiative and promotes instrumental music and children feeling engaged with music and having opportunities to play as part of a group. I am enjoying the Musical Futures professional development workshops, collegiate co-operation with local schools and adding and using the instruments to our lessons. Keyboard and drumming will also be part of Year 3-6 lessons.

John Oldham Performing Arts

COMMUNITY NEWS

HOOK IN2 HOCKEY—KNOX HOCKEY CLUB for boys and girls aged 5-12. 8 week program for only $80 with free starter kit for your first term. For more information visit www.knoxhockeyclub.com.au/hi2h

CROYDON & DISTRICTS TABLE TENNIS ASSOC.—JUNIOR TABLE TENNIS at Kilsyth International Table Tennis Stadium, Kilsyth Sports Centre, Liverpool Rd, Kilsyth. Grading Friday 9th & 16th October. Every Friday night during school terms 2 sessions of Junior Pennant is played (teams selected by ability with beginners playing the early session). For more information contact Greg Bristowe on 0411 237 351.

Term Dates 2015 Term 4 5 Oct—18 Dec

Term Dates 2016 Term 1 28 Jan—24 Mar

Term 2 11 Apr—24 June

Reminder …

SCHOOL HATS ARE

COMPULSORY IN TERMS 1 & 4

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Monday 12th October Prep—Year 2

UNIFORM Klad Sport,

2/8 Macro Court, Rowville Phone: 9763 0266

Open: Monday - Friday : 8:30am-4:30pm & Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm

SPECIAL ‘ONE DAY ONLY’ SALE ON SATURDAY

10TH OCTOBER FROM 9AM-5PM. 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL SALES (NO LAYBY).

EXTENDED TRADING HOURS ON SATURDAY 24TH

OCTOBER AND SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER—OPEN 9AM—5PM.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Year 4 Camp—21-23rd Oct 3rd install/balance—$70 (overdue)

Year 3 Camp—22-23rd Oct 3rd install/balance—$35 (overdue)

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CANTEEN NEWS ...

Canteen open for counter

sales each recess and lunch time.

Pre-ordered Lunch orders

available Monday—Friday.

New 2015/2016 Summer Menu

coming soon.

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’. A record of your presence on the school premises is vital in the case of an emergency.

Please remember to return the badge

when you sign out.

2016 Prep Transition Program

Our 2016 Prep Program is underway. Below are the dates to mark in your diary if you have a child starting Prep :

Discovery Learning Transition Sessions: Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th November (from 2:40-3:20pm). These sessions are for children enrolled at Karoo for the 2016 Prep year.

Adrian Ward

Year 5 Artist in Residence

Self Portraiture Program

We began with perspective drawing.

At the beginning of the term, the Year 5 students participated in an Artist in Residence program with an artist called Adrian Ward. Each

week they developed their skills and knowledge to create an amazing self-portraiture artwork. Even Mrs. Harding commented that the

sculptures look like work of secondary students.

A selection of these artworks will be on display at the Zart Art Student Gallery at Unit 4, 41 Lexton Road, Box Hill North during Term 4

2015 and Term 1 2016. Their open night is 3rd December. A selection will also be entered into the Scoresby Secondary College Arts and

Technology Showcase Competition.

Also in Term 4 on November 12, we will have an all school Art Expo where we will showcase the work done this term by Year 5 along with

at least one artwork from every other child in the school. In the meantime come and admire their sculptures in the school foyer.

I am so very proud of all my Year 5 students and what they have created. It was everything I thought they could do and more. Here are

some of their reflections:

“At the start of Term 3, a sculptor, Adrian, came in to teach and help the Year 5s make a sculpture of our own heads. It’s called self-portraiture. Some people thought parts were tricky but others easy. We made the head in 3 layers – newspaper, tin foil and clay. I also really enjoyed making tools out of icy pole sticks. I bet all the Year 5’s enjoyed sculpting the faces and I hope we do something like this again.” - Indiana

“At the start of Term 3, we started sculpting our own heads in Art. We have had so much fun creating and learning about sculpturing from Adri-an. This has been a great experience for all of the Year 5 students.” - Cassidy

“I have really enjoyed Term 3 in Art. We have been sculpturing our own heads. We have used all different materials to make them. I enjoyed making the eyes and nose, especially poking a pencil up the hose to make nostrils! Making our heads has been great fun.” Sarah C.

“This term in Art, Adrian an artist, came and taught us about armature and sculpturing and we make a head sculpture. Thanks so much Adrian, It was awesome and one for the best artworks I’ve done. PS Thanks Miss Cunningham for organising this.” - David

“Wow! What an awesome experience. This term we worked with Adrian sculpting our faces. We used clay and created a masterpiece. Thank you Adrian for taking the time to teach us how to create a wonderful piece of art. What an eye opening experience I have had.” - Amaya

“At the start of this magnificent journey, sculpting our own heads in Art has been super exciting. Every Wednesday I am pumped to get out of bed and get to school because sculpting is so much fun. Every week I learn more and more things about sculpting. Adrian, the artist who is teaching us (Year 5’s) has helped us so much. This has been a once in a lifetime opportunity.” - Aimee

“This term, the Year 5’s sculpted their heads with Adrian. The sessions were short and hard, but Adrian helped us all along the way. It was a flawless experience.” - Aaliyah

Kimberley Cunningham—Visual Arts

Then we

formed the

shape using

newspaper

and foil.

We learnt about sculpture

and put our new skills

into practice.

Once they

were finished,

they were

ready to be

painted and

left to dry.

All done and proudly on display in the

school foyer!