KINGSTON CIRCULAR Macquarie Drive, Kingston

Australind WA 6233 Tel: 9797 0451 Fax: 9797 1060

PRINCIPAL: Alan Kidd

Tuesday 22 August 2017

Winter Carnival

I don’t think that anyone can argue that we have encountered a wet and

cold winter, so when we plan to have a “Winter Carnival”, we do expect a

little rain. The biggest issue we had this year was ensuring that the playing

grounds were not giant lakes or mud. Every year, the year 6 students from

up to eight schools in the Tuart Division of schools, participate in a carnival

that allows students to play Winter sports. This year we played football,

soccer and netball against Treendale PS, Parkfield PS, Glen Huon PS and

Bunbury Primary School. All teams were mixed with boys and girls and while I am sure that the

students kept score, the focus was on participation and representing the school.

Once again our students demonstrated the virtues that are expected of Kingston kids and while

they encountered a little rain to finish the day, the event was a huge success.

Disco

The second and final Disco for 2017 will be held on Thursday 2 November. The Junior students

(years 1-3), commence at 5.30pm and conclude at 6.30pm. The Senior Disco commences at

7.00pm and concludes at 8.30pm.

Swimming Lessons

Congratulations to the year 5 students who completed their swimming lessons

last week. We had a 98% attendance rate and all reports have very favourable.

The year 6 lessons commence this week and I am sure that we will have similar

attendance and success rates.

Open Night

Every year, in term 3, we hold our open night. All classes from PP-year 6 are open

as well as specialist classes, for parents and students to wander through and look

at what happens at school. Work samples will be on display and this is your

opportunity to see school through your child’s eyes. We encourage parents with

students in Kindergarten to visit Pre Primary classes during Open Night.

The school will be open between 5.30 and 7pm on Wednesday 13th September, which is week 9.

Parents can assist us in ensuring that any older children who accompany you, stay with you. It is

dangerous for high school students to be ring bikes, scooters or skateboards through the school in

semi darkness while we have potentially 1500 people wandering through

classes.

NAPLAN Reports

Parents of years 3 and 5 students can expect to receive their

individualised NAPLAN reports on Friday 8th September. All schools in the

local area will send the reports out on the same day.

While these reports give valuable information about your child, both at an individual level and a

school level, you should already know how your child is going. NAPLAN is a report on one day

based on single assessments. More comprehensive data is available from the classroom teacher

through ongoing assessment.

Japan

Excitement is mounting as twenty students from years 5 and 6 count down the next four weeks

before flying from Perth to Kansai airport in Osaka and then to by bus to Kobe,

where we will meet up with our friends from Takenodai Elementary School.

This is part of our biannual agreement with our Sister School and once we

return, we will commence planning for their return visit in 2018. If your child

will be in years 5 or 6 in 2019, and you might consider being part of this

fantastic cultural opportunity, you may wish to get involved in a homestay

opportunity for a Japanese student in 2018.

Important dates for your calendars:

Junior sports carnival – Week 1, Term 4 – 13th October

Senior sports carnival – Week 2, Term 4 – 20th October

Alan Kidd – Principal

________________________________________________________________________________

Winter carnival 2017

Last Friday the Year 6 students travelled to Hay Park to play in the annual Winter Carnival. The sports played this year were Football, Soccer and Netball.The focus was on participation, having a go. This year we had a huge increase in boys choosing to do Netball and girls playing footy. Both groups from all reports displayed amazing skills.

I would like to thank the parent helpers, teachers and support staff that helped on the day. Without your help the students would not have had as much fun and the day would not have been so successful. Mr Campbell

Book Week This week is Book Week. The theme is “Escape to Everywhere”. There will be special guests reading in the library every day at lunch time and the Costume Parade will be on Wednesday morning (23 August) at 9am in the Pre Primary area. Remember to dress up tomorrow.

Virtues This term, the Year 6 students are learning about:

Integrity

Integrity is standing up for what you believe is right, living by your higher values. It

is being honest and sincere with others and yourself. You are integrous when your

words and actions match. You don’t fool yourself into doing what you know is wrong.

You fill your life and your mind with things that help you to live a good, clean life.

I have integrity. I mean what I say and say what I mean. I stand up for what I feel is right. I am my own leader.

PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPAL Congratulations to the following students who were treated to Pizza with the Principal for displaying their virtues around the school recently:

Chase Clift, Jai Sawtell, Shanae Anderson, Hayley Wilson, Sonny Santostefano, Zachary Balance and Mikaela Caton.

MERIT AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who received Merit Awards recently: Mikaia Draper, Jenna Rudd, Lewis Fairweather, Layne Congdon,William Martin, Cooper Austin, Thor Dunstan, Teagan Stokes, Gemma Stokes, Erika Phillips-Mitchell, Tyler Fawcett, Nikolai Vea, Leah Couper, Leo Walter, Cassidy Ward, Hannah Benson, Sophie Jenkins, Jayden Sloan, Tawhiri Thompson, Riley Price, Ace-William Nadz, Jono Hewton, Hayley Marchese, Charlotte Jones, Osharn Reti, Caylin O’Halloran,Lincoln Dunstan,Daimon Boswell, Bailey Caterer, Brandon Bartlett, Georgie Powell, Tamsin Polglase,Arnya Pickston, Oliver King, Tiahna Hamilton, Mitchell Flanagan, Amber Malatesta, Timothy Crowley, Mia Warren, Bailey Hoggarth, Bailey Fryer, Vincent Richards, Jaxon Barnes, Lucas Lenane, Marley Brown, Christopher Hall and Kyle Jocson.

Voluntary Contributions A reminder that the school contributions can be paid by cash, cheque and EFTPOS at the school office, or by internet banking. Please call into the school office to arrange payment. Thank you to all the families who have already paid their voluntary contributions.

Auslan Sign of the Fortnight

Recess: Lunch:

How to sign: Cross middle fingers of both hands

over index fingers. Move both formations at

same time in circles in front of body. Left hand –

left circle, Right hand – right circle.

How to sign: With hand at shoulder level and palm

facing opposite side, fingers and thumb bent, but

apart, move hand sideways just lower than, but in

front of mouth.

Talk like a Techy Each newsletter ‘Talk like a Techy’ will cover the basic computer vocabulary your child will

be learning at school. This vocabulary is explicitly taught when students are using

applications, coding, robotics and digital technologies.

This week’s Tech word is: OUTPUT

Output can be either the device a computer uses to give you information or the actual information itself.

Output can come in many forms such as words, images, movement and sound.

A Word From Your Chaplain…

Just a reminder…Kate Black and myself have a morning tea get together, we call ‘Chin Wag’,

every Thursday morning from 9am to about 10.30am in the OSH room. This is open to anyone

who is new to the area, FIFO/DIDO families, feeling isolated or would

just like to pop in for a chat, a cuppa…and a good laugh. Love to see

you there!

On a final note, if you feel your child or yourself would benefit from

some extra support, please don’t hesitate to contact the school to speak

to myself. I may be able to assist you readily or help link you with one

of the support agencies within the community.

Have a great fortnight

Reet Joy – School Chaplain

P&C UPDATE

CANTEEN NEWS

• Special until end of fortnight is Spaghetti Bolognaise $4.00

• Soup is back for the cooler months, $2.00 with a slice of bread.

• Family meals are in full swing, please see the new menu on the skoolbag app

• Check out Tuesday’s menu… we have added soft chicken tacos… $4.00

• Juice box flavours have not yet arrived… we are limited to apple and tropical at the moment. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The Canteen Team

FUNDRAISING NEWS

We are very excited to offer a fabulous family photography package this term, thanks to Cherie Anne photography! For $25, you will have your photos taken in a choice of 2 local locations, and you’ll receive a beautiful 8x10 gift portrait free. $10 from every sitting will go to the Fundraising committee. If you are interested, please get in contact with Cherie on 0447806307 and book your family session now. Such a great idea for Christmas presents for the family.

I am still looking for volunteers for the Fathers’ Day Stall. We will be holding the stall at Kindy on Wednesday 30th so volunteers will be needed from 11:30 to approx. 3pm. On Thursday 31st and Friday 1st we will be in the library from 8:45 to 3pm. With over 800 students at our school, I have only had one volunteer put their hand up! This is rather disappointing. If you have an hour to spare, please let me know.

It is a really wonderful way to meet other parents and the children love to see you helping out. Class teachers will let you know when your child needs to bring some money to shop for dad or the special men in their lives. Please remember to send money along with them as items will not be held or taken home without payment.

Sheryl Tregidgo – Fundraising Co-ordinator 0421 574 960

UNIFORM NEWS

The Uniform Shop is run by volunteers and is open Monday – Thursday from 8.30 – 9.00am. We are not open on Friday as that is when the school assembly is held. EFTPOS facilities are available with a minimum spend of $10. Alternatively, you can order uniforms online at www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au and they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.

If you would like to volunteer in the Uniform Shop, please email kingstonpnc@gmail.com or stop by for a chat. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Tanya Meyer – Uniform Co-ordinator

SUSTAINABILITY CORNER

Loose Parts Play Incursion Last week we were honoured to have Emma Clay and Kate Shaw, from the Harvey Bunbury Waste Management Group show our Pre Primary to Year 3 students how to use everyday materials in play. This has shown students how to use these materials safely and creatively. This also supports the Reuse part of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle motto. This activity was provided free from the Harvey Shire. Our long term plan is to create a Loose Parts Play zone in the Junior Playground area. Many thanks to these ladies who battled the wind and rain of last week. Thanks also to Miss Walmsley, Mrs Dewer and Mrs Hill for their help in organising this incursion.

Waterwise Message

KINDY ENROLMENTS FOR 2018

Kingston Primary has offered places to students that have already enrolled for 2018. If you haven’t enrolled yet and you are in our catchment area, please call into the front office to complete a form so you don’t miss out.

Kingston Primary School Canteen Family Kingston Primary School Canteen Family Kingston Primary School Canteen Family Kingston Primary School Canteen Family DinnersDinnersDinnersDinners

Parent name: ___________________________________________

Parent contact number : ___________________________________

Student name: _________________________ Student class number: _____________

All meals are $15 and serve 4 people – prepared fresh on the day of your order!

Menu for Term 3, 2017

Chicken Chow Mein Lasagne

Shepherds pie Tuna Mornay

Bacon Carbonara Chicken Cacciatore

Apricot chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken with Fried Rice

Sushi Spaghetti Bolognaise

Yellow Chicken Curry

Date order required: _______________________

Please place order forms with correct payment or credit card details completed, in your child’s class canteen

basket (one form per delivery date).

Telephone orders are welcome on 9797 0107 and must be received prior to 9.30am.

Orders must be collected before 2.30pm from the canteen.

Please deduct ____________ from my credit card for the purchase of ______ family meals.

Card number

Expiry Date CCV

/

Name on card: __________________________________ Signature:_____________________

Hello from OSHClub

This week we are discovering nature. Jayde and Julie have helped us

create an amazing nature table. We went outside last week whilst

dodging the big rain clouds and explored in the garden and we found

some pretty cool stuff in the garden. This term we have also been focusing on the weather and

predicting what we think the weather will be for the day or even the week.

This term we are looking for some community involvement. We are looking for people to come

in and talk to the children and have community involvement either by doing a workshop or

telling the children about what they do .

We are looking for the following :

• Doctor

• Dentist

• Ambulance

• Police

• Vet

• Horticulturist

• Sports enthusiasts

If you are or know someone who is a person listed and they would be happy to come in one afternoon please let me know. Please feel free to text me or give the OSH Club a call on 0411 038 413. If you require before school, after school or vacation care feel free to pop in and say hello or give Jayde and Julie a call. Have an awesome week From Julie and Jayde Kingston OSHClub

Netball for All Abilities

Program Snapshot

The Netball for All Abilities is a fantastic opportunity for participants with a disability

aged 11 and over to engage with the sport of netball, meet new friends and play in a safe

environment as part of a team.

This initiative involves a weekly netball training program held at Leschenault Leisure

Centre.

Starting Saturday the 2nd of September 2017 at 10 am the training program will run for

four weeks until 30th of September 2017.

2018 will see a further 4 week program run with participation in a statewide carnival in

June as part of the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships No Limits Division.

To secure your spot in this inclusive program, please email Jess for a registration form.

For further information, contact

Jess Mason Mobile: 0400 906 404 | Email: masonjess@hotmail.com

BUNBURY & DISTRICTS LITTLE ATHLETICS

2017/2018 SEASON

REGISTRATIONS OPEN ONLINE:

2nd September 2017 at 9am

https://resultshq.com.au/Login/

Once registered come to the Athletics Track Hay Park Bunbury, to collect your

registration packs and purchase uniforms. Sun 3rd

Sept 2pm to 5pm.

Sundays 10th

, 17th

& 24th

Sept 10am to 1pm

For Ages from U6’s to U17’s

First time enrolments require a birth certificate

Competition Starts 7th

October 2016

Competition

Saturdays 8am -11.30am

Training Days

U6-U10: Mon 4.30-5.30

U10-U17: Wed 4.30-5.30

0406 989 377

www.bunburylittleathletics.com.au

bunburylittleathletics@gmail.com.au

www.facebook.com/littleathleticsbunbury

FAMILY FUN FITNESS