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Kingston Community SchoolH o n e s t y . P e r s o n a l B e s t . R e s p e c t . F r i e n d l i n e s s . R e s p o n s i b i l i t yPrincipal: Ms Lucretia Tocaciu Newsletter 4: 30 March 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPALLast Friday Kingston Community School competed at interschool sports day at Allendale East. Kingston was successful in winning the overall shield with some fantastic individual performances. One of the many exciting moments was when Mitchell Pinkerton equalled the senior high jump record with a jump of 1.81m. Well done to Mitchell and to all participants who displayed excellent sportsmanship. Thank you to staff and parents for their work and support over the sporting calendar.

This week I have had the privilege of attending training and development on "Results plus-Literacy and Numeracy" with leaders from the Limestone Coast portfolio. As a group of educators we are committed to helping students reach beyond their capacity. Our objective is that powerful learning occurs in all classrooms due to collaboration between students, educators and community. Over the last term KCS teachers have been discussing and planning how we will enact our site improvement plan which is based on three main areas: 1. Building student capacity to create responsible, resilient, powerful, independent learners who are capable of articulating their goals and responding to 21st century needs.2. To engage families as key partners in learner improvement. These strong links to family are imperative so that you support your children on their learning journey and help them to build resilience. 3. To build and continuously improve teacher capacity so that we can support students to become powerful learners.

As educators we are constantly trying to build capacity so that we can cater for all students in their learning. It is important that the way we structure our plan is cohesive so that students and families receive the same message from all staff. These priorities will remain on our agenda for future years but the improvement strategies we focus on will be refined and narrowed over time.

One area to build teacher capacity this year will be to work on giving students formative feedback. Formative feedback is assessment for learning rather than assessment of learning. It is vital that students understand how to improve

their work. As a staff we will undertake a two year course designed by Dylan Wiliam on formative assessment. We will start this course on our pupil free day on the first Monday of Term 2. This was a recommendation of our external review.

I would like to remind parents and caregivers that interviews are being held next Monday and Thursday. Please take this opportunity to come and talk to your children's teachers and if appropriate bring your child with you, so they receive the same feedback to improve their learning. This interview should be about improvement and what next steps need to be taken to ensure this occurs. This is an opportunity for you to partner in your child’s education.

Planning continues for our STEM works. During the last six weeks I have had numerous meetings with the architects and Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure to complete a concept report. This will now form the basis of our redevelopment. Staff have had a planning session with the architects where they were asked for their input on layout and design of spaces. While this is a difficult conceptual process we want the best learning spaces for our students so they can reach beyond their goals. Hopefully families have had the opportunity to see the display created for Presentation night last year and the display on the front office board. I have further drawings and designs and if you would like to look at these please contact the school.

I would like to invite any interested families and community members to a meeting next Tuesday at 3.30pm in the library classroom, to start the development of a concept plan for Nature play spaces within the school.

As this will be a last newsletter before holidays, I take this opportunity to wish everybody a safe and relaxing break. The next few weeks will be very busy for the students and I know they are looking forward to a break from routine. For our year 11 and 12 students while this is a break from regular classes it is not a break from study. It gives the students an opportunity to consolidate their learning to complete assignments and to seek help from teachers.

Best Wishes LucretiaTocaciu

John and Debbie Waters visited the Year 4 and 5 classrooms to educate our students on the role of Fish Care Volunteers and the importance of fish stock management.

"Fish for the future" was the motto in the Year 4 and 5 classroom. Fishcare volunteers John and Debbie Waters posed the question..."what would our world be like without fish?" Fish contribute to our lives in many ways. Students learnt about the management measures in place to ensure we maintain a healthy population of fish stocks for the future. Bag and boat limits, minimum size, closed seasons and protected marine areas were discussed as were many fisherman tales!

YEAR 5 FISH CARE VOLUNTEER VISIT

Todaywehadpeoplecomeintoourclassroomthatvolunteertheirtimetofishcare.Thevolunteersshoweduswhatyoudowhenfishingandhowtomeasurefish.Youneedspecialmeasuringthingsforthesefish:Blueswimmercrab(maleonly),Sandcrab,CrayfishandAbalone.Theynowareusingaphrasethatsays“fishforthefuture”.Ifyoucatchasmallfishanditisundersizethenyouhavetoputitback.Ifyougetcaughtwithundersizefishoryourbaglimitisoveryoucangetfinesofaround$20,000.Thatisalotofmoney!Therearecertainfishthatyoucan’tputbackintothewaterbecausetheyare introducedspeciestoAustraliathathavecome fromEuropee.g.EuropeanCarp,Redfinandmarronare all introduced species. If you catch any of the abovespecieskillthemandputthemintothebin.Therearesomefish thatyoucan’tcatchbecause theyarefullyprotectedlikeFreshwatercatfishandtheMurrayRivercrayfish.Soifyoucatchoneofthesefishyouneedtoputitback! Jorja

Today two people from Fish Care came into our class to talk about the fishing rules. They talked about when searching for abalone you must take a white ruler and measure them under the water, because if you take them out and they’re not legal size you’re in trouble, as they will die fast out of water. They got fishing rods with magnets on the ends of them and played a game where you had to use the rod to catch fake fish. Once you caught one you’d measure it to see if you could keep it legally. Also another thing about abalone if you see a reef with them on, you must stand on the reef. If the water is over your head you are allowed to go diving but if the water is lower than your head, it means that it is a protected area. Harvey

DebbieandJohncameintotalktousabouttheirjobsasfishcare volunteersandwhatwe coulddo tohelp them.Theytalkedabouthowyouproperlymeasurefish,ifyou’reallowedtokeepthemornotandshowedusthebagandboatlimits.They taughtus lotsofnew facts likeyouhave tomeasureanabaloneunderwaterandhowtoproperlymeasurearocklobster. Theywere tellingusaboutaworldwithnofish. Iftherewerenofishtherewouldbelessjobopportunities,(Eg.tackle shops and fishermen). They also talked about howmanyfishyouareallowedtocatchofacertainspecies. Fraser

AGE GROUP DIVISIONAL SHIELDSSub Junior: LucindaleJunior Improvement: Allendale EastJunior championship: KingstonIntermediate Improvement: KingstonIntermediate Championship: LucindaleSenior Improvement: Kangaroo InnSenior Championship: KingstonOpen Championship: KingstonJim Judd - Most Improved: Allendale EastChampionship Trophy: Kingston

INDIVIDUAL MEDAL WINNERSSub Junior Girls: Hannah Parker (4th)Junior Boys: Max Bawden (4th)Junior Girls: Chloe Harding (3rd) Cassidy Hamilton-Smith (4th)Intermediate Boys: Ben Parker (1st) Jack Harding (4th) Ethan Cornish (5th)Intermediate Girls: Erika Watson (5th)Senior Boys: Hagan Wright (1st) Harrison Barker (4th) Jack Hartmann (5th)Senior Girls: Eliza Peters (2nd) Kate Falkner-Hunt (5th) Open Boys: Mitchell Pinkerton (1st) Jeremy May (4th) Open Girls: Codie Decaux (1st) Ellen Lawrie-Read (3rd) Nashi McNamara (4th) Amelia Peters (Equal 5th)

INTERSCHOOL SPORTS DAY

On Friday the 24th of March, we headed down to Allendale East Area School to take part in the annual Interschool sports day competition again Allendale East, Kangaroo Inn and Lucindale. A great day was had by all of our competitors and we were able to reclaim the overall trophy from Lucindale. A very pleasing result!!

Well done to all students who participated on the day. It was fantastic to see the effort they put into each event as well as a great deal of sportsmanship shown by our competitors, you should all be very proud of yourselves. Well done to all competitors on the day from around the district, as well, it was great to see such fierce competition. A special well done to Mitchell Pinkerton who equalled the Open boys Interschool high jump record with a jump of 1. 81 metres.

Congratulations to all of our age group medal winners and winning age groups, the results from the day can be seen below:

My thanks extend to all staff, parents and students that made the day run smoothly from a Kingston point of view and we extend our congratulations to the Allendale East community for a very well-run event.

BryceSmith

YEAR 6/7 CAMP

We enjoyed tubing because we went in groups of 3. When you go around a corner you get air time and you also get splashed with water when you put your feet flat in the water. The thing we mostly enjoyed was when Sarah went really fast. BiancaandErika

On the third day of camp we went to a yabby farm. We learnt about them and how we can tell their gender. We had a task, who could catch the most yabbies with a bamboo stick, string and a piece of carp for bait. CodeeandJeremy

At Illawonga Camp we went caving. We had to wear hard hats and use a torch so that we didn’t crash into the sides of the cave or into Joseph, who was our instructor. He showed us fossils of ancient marine animals that lived in the sea that covered the area, millions of years ago. He told us about the fossils that we found in the cave.There were some challenging parts, we could attempt if we wished, where we had to crawl on our stomachs. We had loads of fun! TeganandAlice

Kayaking was fun, but it was hard paddling into the wind. We paddled over to the wetlands and learned how to get back into our kayaks after we had capsized. We had a lot of laughs! ElissaandKate

In the gym our warm up exercise was to throw foam at our teachers… and then throw in back into the foam pit. We played hide and seek in the foam pit. We used uneven bars, parallel bars, the trampoline, swinging bar, and beam. We give the gym a 9 out of 10! GemmaandBrooke

During week 7 the Year 6 & 7 students spent four days at Illawonga Camp, near the Murray River at Swan Reach. Students participated in many activities that provided opportunities for personal and social learning such as building positive relationships, decision making, engaging in team work and feeling positive about themselves. In addition students were provided with many learning opportunities linked to the Australian Curriculum in English, Science, Geography, Mathematics, History, Business & Economics and PE & Health. Students engaged in discussions about sustainability of the river and the ongoing capacity to provide water for human and animal consumption. They explored wetlands, caves and talked about river ecology. A visit to a yabby and almond farm made links to agriculture, economics and business.

Hi everyone

At playgroup next week, 5th April, we are heading off on a nature walk to collect all sorts of interesting leaves, rocks, pine nuts, flowers and anything else we can find in nature. Collecting these natural loose parts gives children the opportunity to think creatively, wonder why and to problem solve, which are important life skills.

Going for a walk with your children is a great opportunity to explore your natural surroundings, go to the beach, make sandcastles, plant a garden, go for walk

around the town and talk about what you are seeing, hearing and noticing. Maybe you will see different shapes in the clouds, measure yourself or your child up against the height of a road sign or tree, comment on the numbers of blue cars! All of these conversations encourage literacy and numeracy skill development.

When you talk to your children about the world around them, describe what they are doing, so they get used to hearing the words and develop an understanding of the meaning of different words and their purpose. Oral language or talking is at the base of all learning, so talk, sing or read with your children as much as possible!

Playgroup is on between 9.30am - 11.00am each Wednesday. Everyone is welcome. Please telephone the library for further information.

PinS

SAVE THE DATESMILES ALL ROUND

Wednesday 17th May

Robe Primary School6.45pm - 9pm

Supporting children with anxiety and depression

Kingston Community School will provide a bus if numbers warrant

Furtherinformationwillbeprovidednextterm

FOR SALE

HOPE WAS ALL I HADGlyn Scott

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Supporting families in domestic violence

NAPLAN PAPER TESTS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT OUR SITE THIS YEAR. ONLY A FEW SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR NAPLAN ONLINE.

TEST DATES

TuesdayMay9th WednesdayMay10th ThursdayMay11th FridayMay12th

Language Conventions

Writing

Reading Numeracy

Numeracy (with calculator)

Catch up Tests

Students require

• 2B or HB pencil and eraser• Year 7-9 students - calculator (if available)

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE TEST AREA UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES:

• Mobile phones • Electronic devices that are capable of receiving or transmitting information or electronic signals. This includes

recorded music and video players, cameras, organisers, dictionaries, scanning pens and computerised watches or any other internet connectable device

• Dictionary • Rulers

NAPLAN WITHDRAWALS

NAPLAN tests are a routine part of the school calendar. However students may be withdrawn from the testing program by their parent/carer if there are religious beliefs or philosophical objections to testing. Parents who wish to withdraw their children from NAPLAN must discuss this with Mrs Emery (Deputy Principal) and complete a withdrawal form prior to the testing date.

NAPLAN STUDENT ABSENCE

Students are considered absent for test purposes in the following instances:

• They did not sit the tests because they were not present at school when the test was administered.• They were unable to sit the test as a result of an accident or mishap.• They were at school but were too ill to participate.

A catch up day for students who missed NAPLAN tests is available on Friday, 12/5/17

NAPLAN TESTS

PARENT VOLUNTEERS AT OUR SCHOOL

Parent volunteers are required to

*complete an induction/orientation course for approximately one hour*fill out a volunteer application form *complete a Volunteer, Responding to Abuse and Neglect training course (valid for 3 years)

Volunteer courses will be conducted after hours at the site, face to face mid term during term 2 and 3 in conjunction with the required Responding to Abuse and Neglect Course.

If you are a parent volunteer you are required to renew your Responding to Abuse and Neglect certificate every three years. This can now be done online if you prefer. The link is below.https://rantrainingvolunteers.e3learning.com.au/

Your completed certificate must be signed by the delegated site Leader Mrs. Emery, photocopied and stored at the school for future reference.

JeanetteEmery

SPORTS DAY THANKYOU

Thankyou to everyone who helped out at our recent sportsday -

• canteen volunteers• donors• track and field officials• track preparation/setup/packup• sound crew• ambulance personel• student helpers• staff helpers

Please accept this as our personal thanks

It’s that time of the year again!

Our first training night will be onWednesday April 14th

4.30 - 5.30pm

There will also be a “come and try” for all new players(Children need to be age 5 on 1/1/2017 to participate and

up to and including grade 5)

Sausage sizzle provided

Information re training times, games and registrations will be distributed on the night. All registrations are to be

completed online.

Hope to see many keen footy players out again this year and some new ones too!

Please let me know if you are able to assist Craig Watson, Matthew Haggett and Shaun Mules at Wednesday night

trainings & Saturday games.

Julie Worthley: 0405971393

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOPThere are a great number of polo tops in excellent

condition that range between $15.00 - $25.00. Windcheaters, summer dresses, navy and grey shorts and

pants are also in stock.

Opening times:Fridays

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

In the LibraryHaveyoucheckedthelostpropertyarealately??There

arealotofarticleswaitingtobeclaimed.

APPRENTICE PLUMBER

Group Training Employment and Hudson Plumbing & Roofing are seeking applications for an Apprentice Plumber located in Mount Gambier.

This is a 4 year apprenticeship and applicants must be:

• Interested in practical work • Good with hands• Able to work independently• Able to work at heights and in various weather conditions• Physically fit

A current driver’s licence is essential.

All enquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Luke McLaughlin Group Training Employment Email: luke@gte.org.au Applications close 7th April 2017

173 Commercial Street West

Mount Gambierp. 08 87212345

f. 08 87255560e. enquiries@gte.org.au

w. www.gte.org.au

Crossing Roster Term 1Please be at the Front Office by 8.20am. Finish time at the end of the day is approximately 3.30pm.

TERM ONENew teams take over on Tuesday morning each week, including new terms.

WEEK Commencing TEAM10 3/4/17 Z Lewis X Trott C Butler11 10/4/17 J Braithwaite J Drewett T Schirmer

TERM TWO1 1/5/17 C Weston Z Emms J Pouwhare

Canteen Volunteer RosterStarting time 10:15amThank you for your support in the canteen. All volunteers are supplied with lunch as a thank you. Starting time is 10.15am. If you are unable to work on your rostered day please try to arrange a swap. In case of an emergency or to fill a volunteer needed vacancy please contact Louise or Kylie at the canteen on 87672171 or Louise AH on 87672610.Tuesday Treats will also be available of Fridays.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Week 103-7

April

Jodie Little0419828286

Karen Drabsch0438888510

Week 1110-14April

Val Jolly87672176

Tanya Watts0427672005 Good Friday

Term 2Week 1

1-5May

Pupil Free Day Theresa Mules042885889

Tanya Watts0427672005

Week 28-12May

Trudi Pilmore0429404010

Karen Drabsch0438888510

Susan Brice0428990866

Week 315-19May

Tiarni Peters0429707061

Rebecca McLaren

0400424058

Diary Dates

Term 1 May

April 1 Pupil Free Day

3 Interviews - EarlyDismissal2.30pm 4, 9-12 Naplan

6 Interviews 19 SAPSASA Cross Country Trial Naracoorte

10 Mile End Athletics June

14 GoodFriday-EndofTerm-EarlyDismissal2.15pm 1 SAPSASA Cross Country Carnival

Term 2 5-9 SAPSASA Football/Netball Carnival

2016 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Did you miss out on a school magazine?

There are copies still available from the front office.

$22.00 each

PUPIL FREE DAYMonday 1st MayStaff will be training in formative assessment.