Karoo News

Term 3 Week 9 Wednesday 9th September, 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015

Thursday 10th September Como House excursion—1C & 1J

Year 2 Healesville excursion State School Spec Dress Rehearsal

at Hisense Arena

Friday 11th September Year 6 Summer District Sports

State School Spec Dress Rehearsal at Hisense Arena

Saturday 12th September State School Spectacular

performance

Tuesday 15th September Year 1 Grandparent’s morning

10:00-11:30am Australian Girls Choir Auditions

Years 1-6 at 1:40pm

Thursday 17th September Junior School Council Disco Prep—Year 2: 6:00-6:45pm

Years 3-6: 7:00-8:00pm

Friday 18th September Last day of Term 3

Students dismissed at 2:30pm

Term Dates 2015 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.

Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty & Fairness

Tolerance & Understanding

Karoo Calendar Principal’s Comments

School Council At School Council on Monday evening the following items were discussed:

NAPLAN Results: A celebration of the wonderful growth in student learning with Karoo

achieving 30% above the state in growth for our students from Year 3 to 5. Our goals from the Strategic Plan of increasing the rate of students achieving at a high level and reducing the number of students achieving at a low level has been achieved. This will continue to be an area of focus for our work with students. School Council positively acknowledged that all of the Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN results were above the state. This is a huge achievement for any school!

Video Surveillance: Consideration is being given to installing video surveillance. A

number of quotes have been received and a working party is giving consideration to these quotes. The Department of Education Security management services have given names of companies to consider quotes from, plus some recommendations from Karoo families.

Working Bee: Please leave Saturday 7th November from 9.30am to 12 noon free as we

will be having a working bee. More details will follow on what is to be achieved, but even half an hour from each family would make a HUGE difference to our grounds.

Whooping Cough From media reports you would be aware there has been a significant increase in the number of cases of whooping cough. We have had one case reported and medical advice from DET indicates that only a person who remains within a metre of the person infected for a few hours is at risk. If you are concerned about your child’s health, please seek medical advice. Students who are excluded from school are those infected or those students in the same class who have not been immunised. If you have not provided your child’s immunisation certificate, please do so at your earliest convenience.

Foxes As is the case throughout Melbourne, Rowville has foxes living in suburbia. We have some that appear in the school grounds in the early morning. The foxes are not concerned about people, but please advise your children not to go near them or touch them as they are wild animals. We have sought advice from pest control and the local council. There are issues with eradication as family pets may be exposed to danger.

Paul, our new Crossing Supervisor We have a newly appointed School Crossing Supervisor for our Murrindal Drive crossing. Please make Paul feel welcome at Karoo.

Staff Car Park Parents are reminded yet again that the Staff Car Park is for staff only. There is ample parking in the streets surrounding the school for parents to park.

Irene Harding

Principal

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Monday 14th September

IMPORTANT DATES

Year 5 Camp –12th-15th October Balance/final instal. due 14/9

Year 4 Camp—21-23rd Oct 2nd instalment—$70 (due 7/9) 3rd instalment—$70 (due 5/10)

Year 3 Camp—22-23rd Oct 2nd instalment—$40 (due 7/9) 3rd instalment—$35 (due 5/10)

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.

LAST DAY OF TERM 3

FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Students dismissed at 2:30pm

(First day of Term 4: Monday 5th October)

Open During School: Mon—Thurs 1:30-1:40pm

LOST PROPERTY—COMMUNITY CENTRE

Open Before & After School: Mon-Thurs 8:45-9am and

3:30-3:45pm

No Visitors during class time please!

COMMUNITY NEWS

UPWEY FERNTREE GULLY BASEBALL CLUB—2015/16 Summer Baseball Registration : Saturday 12th September from 10am at he clubrooms. For all teams and players from t-ball to masters. For more info call 0418 591 921.

SHERBROOKE LITTLE ATHS in FERNTREE GULLY Fun, family environment for 5-15yr olds. Compete in up to 7 evens a week and try to beat your personal best. Kings Park UFTG—Satursdays 8:45am-11:45am commencing 10th October 2015. Free 2 week Trials! Registration days (9-11am): Saturday 12th and 26th September. For more info check out sherbrookelac.org.au or contact Greg on 0418 567 768.

UNIFORM Klad Sport,

2/8 Macro Court, Rowville Phone: 9763 0266

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

NEW UNIFORM PRICE LIST AS AT 1ST SEPTEMBER

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CANTEEN NEWS ...

Canteen open for counter sales each recess and

lunch time. Pre-ordered Lunch orders available

Monday—Friday. Please ensure you use the latest copy of

the Canteen menu (Winter—Terms 2 & 3) when ordering.

CLASS AWARDS

Prep— Year 2 Week Ending—4th September, 2015

Level 1—Lachlan M & Ethan W—0B, Taj K & Emma C—0E, Jakob & Stella—0T, Keira R & Abbey L—0U.

Level 2—Jake F & Toby C—1A, Alex B & Will P—1C, Thomas O & Elaine L—1J, Lincoln E & Mia C—1M, Tayla P), Addison K & Madeleine K—2B, Alex P—2D, Natalie B, Caleb M & Monique S—2M, Adelle H, Nicole M & Ayla C—2RD.

Indonesian : Prep E and 1J P.E. : Prep T and Prep B Art: 2M and 2B

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.

EARN AND LEARN

Ends this week! Please bring all sticker sheets (or loose stickers) into the school office

no later than Friday 11th September so they may be included in our

collection!

Thank you for your support!

Romsey Primary School

150th Anniversary Open Day

Saturday October 24th 10.00am – 4.00pm

All past students, families and staff of Romsey Primary School are invited to our 150th celebration at the current school site in Station Street, Romsey. Visits to the old school will be available, and there will be displays, demonstrations, a mini market day, and gourmet bar-b-cue lunch on the day. An official ceremony will be held at 2.30pm. Other activities in Romsey over that weekend include a special screening of Dusty at the Mechanics Institute with an old time supper afterwards on Saturday evening, a special World Children’s Day activity program at Sydney Seymour Cottage (hosted by the Romsey Lancefield Historical Society) on Sunday and a family picnic day at the old school site also on Sunday. Some of the local cafes, restaurants and hotels will be offering special deals for those attending the Open Day at Romsey. All good reasons to come along and catch up with old acquaintances! For further information visit the Romsey Primary school website www.romseyps.vic.edu.au or call 03 5429 5099. Email your attendance to romsey.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

SPRING INTO TENNIS SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 12pm – 3pm

FREE EVENT

Free Tennis (on presentation of voucher—available at the

school office), coaching, sausage sizzles and giveaways

For your local Tennis Knox Club please visit tennisknox.com.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Helping Children with Autism (FaHSCIA) funded

Irabina Project Club (Mon 21st—Thurs 24th Sept : 2-4pm) This program is based on the Lego Therapy method but participants will use a variety of construction toys as the basis of their project. Children practice joint problem solving, listening and general social communication skills. Suitable for Grades 3-6. Cost—$440 for 4 day program.

Ready, Set, School! (Mon 28th Sept—Thurs 1st Oct) 16 hour intensive school readiness program from 9:30am-1:30pm. Preparing children for their Prep year in a mainstream school in 2016. Includes pre-literacy & fine motor skills, problem solving, school routines, classroom independence, playground/social games & making new friends. Cost—$880

Intensive Aquatic OT (Tues 29th Sept—Thurs 1st Oct) Develops water safety awareness, water confidence & independent swimming skills, promotes self-care skills, supports effective sensory processing & develops social interaction, play & communication. Cost: $285 for 3 day program (individual half hour sessions)

For more information contact Irabina on 9720 1118 or email autism@irabina.com

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT NEWS

Hoop Time Basketball Competition Report Last Thursday five teams of year 5 and 6 students from Karoo participated in the District Hoop time Basketball Competition held at Dandenong Stadium. We entered 2 All Star Boys’ teams, an All Star Girls’ team and 2 Future Stars teams. It certainly was an action packed day with lots of games played. Our students were wonderful ambassadors for the school, playing with enthusiasm, determination and a team spirit, whilst exhibiting the Karoo values. The All Star Boys’ A team were undefeated on the day and will go on to compete in the Regional day on October 19th at Dandenong stadium. The All Star Girls’ team were placed 3rd at the end of the competition, the future Stars teams finished 2nd and 3rd in their pools and both won their ‘consolation’ final game. Thanks must go to the many , many parents who assisted by coaching, scoring or supporting the teams and to Mrs Watson for her organisation of the teams and parents. Mrs Mowat was disappointed she was ill and could not attend, but we thank her for her efforts in preparing teams. I was very impressed with the standard of skill and sportsmanship from our students!

Year 6 District Summer Sport Day 1 This Friday is Day 1 of the Year 6 District Summer Sport Round Robin. The softball and rounders teams will play at Gilbert Park, the cricket team play at Lewis Park Reserve and volleyballers play at Karoo. Students need to bring lunch, snacks and drinks. They need to wear their school sports or polo top and other clothes and footwear suitable for their sport. Thank you to the parents who have offered to assist, an information note will be sent home today or tomorrow.

SOS – PARENT HELPERS NEEDED We have a parent assisting at Rounders on October 16th, but need a parent to help out this Friday September 11th. We also need a parent to assist on September 11th and October 16th at Softball. If you are able to assist , please contact the school office with your details.

AFL Roadshow and Footy Colours Day What a wonderful celebration of AFL football we witnessed on Monday. Students were resplendent in their football colours and it was great to see so many teams represented. The AFL Roadshow also rode into town and parked itself at Karoo for the day. Students participated in a range of skill activities including handballing, kicking for goal, taking a ‘speccy’ at the inflatable marking station and tested their agility at the climb and slide station. Teachers and students and teachers alike had an enjoyable session. The AFL Roadshow coaches emailed me to praise our students for their behaviour throughout the day as it made the coaches job very easy!

Sharon Lee

Physical Education and Sport

Coordinator

Junior School Council

Disco

Thursday 17th

September 2015

Once again this year the Junior School Council will be hosting the Karoo School Disco. This

annual event will be taking place on Thursday 17th of September.

Disco times are as follows:

Years Prep to 2 6:00-6:45pm

Years 3 to 6 7:00-8:00pm

Tickets are going to be sold from Monday 14th September in the Learning Common during

lunch eating time. Prep students will purchase their tickets from their classroom teacher in

the morning from Monday 14th September.

Tickets will cost $5.00 each.

The Junior School Council encourages everyone to attend this fun event.

All the Year 5's were involved in Action research teams on topics related to Welfare such as

Cyber Bullying. Kate Wilde ran the classes and all the children enjoyed these sessions.

Each Year 5 group presented a lesson to a Year 3 class on their chosen topic.

This culminated in a Parent Expo night in which children showcased

their presentations to family and friends.

Year 5 Expo

By Madison, Ella, Jacob, Brianna, Jordan

We were all excited for the Kate Wilde expo that we’ve been preparing for 11 weeks. My team the amazing Ninja Unicorns had the topic of Gossip and Name-Calling. We taught the Year 3’s this by the game of Charades. On the expo night we showed the parents what we learned and what we did with the Year 3’s. Our table ended up looking awesome by the end and we had the best time ever. I wish Kate could come again because the outcome was spectacular.

Year 5 Expo

By Jeremy

My group the Nuclear Porcupines did a board game with questions and LEGO figures. Basically there are 56 squares and the first to finish wins. As the Year 3’s played, we taught them about the effects of bullying. Bullying can hurt people. Year 5 Expo

By Siyan, Humzah, Chloe and Evan

Our group was called the Blue Monkeys. The topic we researched was Verbal Bullying (verbal bullying is basically name calling and put downs). When the Expo was on, our group decorated our own table with souvenirs, information, refreshments and photos. During the Expo, parents asked us questions and we explained our topic, what activities we had done with the Year 3’s and told them what we would do to stop verbal bullying in the future. After the questioning and answering, the parents voted for the group they liked. Kate Wilde then gave a little speech about types of bullying, which included a bit of comedy and made the parents laugh. Two weeks later, Kate came back to our classroom for some games. Unfortunately, we didn’t win on the night but we all had fun and a laugh.

Year 5 Expo

By Callum, Bailey, Fletcher, Aimee and Sarah

We have been learning about four types of bullying, the effects of bullying and what to do if you get bullied. Kate talked to us about it all and helped us understand more about bullying. We also had the opportunity to demonstrate what we had learnt over the previous 11 weeks with groups of Year 3’s and the Parent Expo night. Our group called the Chocolate Minions felt very happy with the overall result achieved by our group.

Year 5 Expo

By Clay, Aaron, Logan, Indiana and Cassidy

Our group was called the Ninja Noodles. The topic we did with Kate Wilde was Resilience. We all learnt lots. A quick definition of resilience is: when you bounce back from a situation and move on with life. We had an activity day with the Year 3’s. The game we played was Um Er Ball. It was a huge success. The younger children all learned heaps about resilience. We also had an Expo evening. All the Year 5 classes were there. The most votes in 5T was us tied with the Blue Monkeys. We all had a lot of fun.

Year 5 Expo

By Patrick

On the 18th August our parents came to school for the Cyber Smart Expo. Kate Wilde has been working in class with us teaching us about being Cyber Smart. One way to be Cyber Smart is not to talk to people you don't know online. Another thing is you should not give out your personal details. If you are being cyber bullied you should tell someone like your parents or teacher.

Year 5 Expo

By Gemma, Srofiyah, Jordan

and Regent

We are the Samaurai Ninjas. We taught the Year 3’s all about being Cyber Smart and had fun with them. We showed them some posters we had made and played a game called Tag Quiz. On the night of the Expo we got lots of votes.