Kororo Public School

Hello everyone! Our teachers have been very busy over the last few weeks preparing Semester One 2019 Student Reports. I have enjoyed reading and sharing the student’s learning journey. I’m sure you will also enjoy sharing and celebrating with your child/ren’s learning achievements for the Semester at Kororo Public School. I have copied a selection of summaries to explain the A to E Common Grade Scale that all NSW Public Schools use. There will be some changes amongst staff next term that will assist in utilising our school resources and staff expertise to provide engaging quality lessons for all Kororo Public School students. There will be notes sent home with the students whose classes will be part of the change. We have tried very hard to ensure there will be minimal disruptions to learning. Kororo staff are excited about the change and there will be more information as the semester begins. Enjoy the holidays and we are looking forward to another successful semester of learning. Students return for Term 3 on Tuesday, 23rd July.

Leonie Smith Principal

About the Common Grade Scale The Common Grade Scale shown below can be used to report student achievement in both primary and junior secondary years in all NSW schools.

The A – E grading scale or equivalent provides a common language for reporting. Teachers use the grading scale to report student levels of achievement. This applies to Stages 1 to 5 and the Preliminary year. The Common Grade Scale describes performance at each of five grade levels.

A The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

B The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.

C The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.

D

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.

E The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of content and has achieved very limited competence in some areas of the processes and skills

Week 10 Term 2 - 3rd July 2019

Students who are awarded a C grade are performing at expected levels. For parents who are used to the A-E grading system from when they were at school, they often see a C grading as being quite low - this isn't the case. A - Indicates that a student has demonstrated excellent achievement of what is expected.

B - Indicates that a student has demonstrated high achievement of what is expected.

C - Indicates that a student has demonstrated satisfactory achievement of what is expected.

D - Indicates that a student has demonstrated partial achievement of what is expected.

E - Indicates that a student has demonstrated limited achievement of what is expected.

A Your child is demonstrating excellent achievement of what is expected at this year level

thorough knowledge and understanding of the content, key ideas and concepts

very high level of competence in the skills and processes

uses these skills and processes in new contexts

B Your child is demonstrating good achievement of what is expected at this year level

extensive knowledge and understanding of the content, key ideas and concepts

high level of competence in the skills and processes

uses these skills and processes in some new contexts

C Your child is demonstrating satisfactory achievement of what is expected at this year level

satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the content, key ideas and concepts

expected level of competence in the skills and processes

uses these skills and processes in familiar contexts

D Your child is demonstrating partial achievement of what is expected at this year level

basic knowledge and understanding of the content, key ideas and concepts

limited level of competence in the skills and processes

some ability to use skills and processes in familiar contexts

E Your child is demonstrating minimal achievement of what is expected at this year level

very basic knowledge and understanding of the content, key ideas and concepts

very limited competence in some of the skills and processes

beginning ability to use skills and processes in familiar contexts

GRADING SYSTEM….cont.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the Kororo PS community. My name is Melissa Fenton and I have been permanently appointed as the Deputy Principal of Kororo PS.

I look forward to this new opportunity and feel privileged to be appointed to this position. I had been the Assistant Principal and Relieving Deputy Principal of Narranga PS since 2011 and thoroughly love living and working on the Coffs Coast. My passion for teaching is literacy and I love working with my students to develop a love of reading. I also love working with technology and helping my students to engage in their lessons with 21

st century learning strategies.

Over the past few days, I have been fortunate enough to meet many of the wonderful students and see that there are many exciting programs occurring in the school. I look forward to gaining a greater understanding of the context of the school and its operations and build a strong partnership with the school community. The relationship between home and the school plays a very important part in a child’s education. Two-way communication is a critical factor in the partnership between parents and the school. Where a partnership exists, it is easier for parents to feel confident about the teaching and learning taking place in the classroom and to solve problems. I want to urge you to make contact with myself if you have any concerns or simply if you want to provide any feedback to the school.

Twilight Fair - Helpers Needed! The Twilight Fair is the schools major fundraiser. The money raised from the previous fair provided many valuable resources for our school including the new stage, ipads and home readers. It also funded the new library fitout. For the twilight fair to go ahead, the P&C rely heavily on volunteers and donations.

This year the Twilight Fair is at risk of being cancelled due to lack of volunteers! If you can help out in anyway, even if it’s just on the night, it would be greatly appreciated. Any donations towards the fair would also be appreciated.

For more information please contact Tracee Tyas 0417 227 379

SPELLING BEE WINNERS Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners for Stage 2 and 3 which was held at school last week.

Stage 2 winners were Leo T and Ryder P and the Stage 3 winners were Barton F and Isaac M. These 4 boys will now compete in the Regional Competition next term, more details to come later.

We are delighted to inform you that Kororo PS will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS

Assessments again this year in Term 3 2019. ICAS is developed by UNSW Global, a wholly owned

subsidiary of the University of New South Wales, with over 35 years’ experience in educational

assessments.

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English,

Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling and Digital Technologies.

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every

student will receive a certificate and an online result report. Top performers will be eligible for medals and

are invited to attend special award ceremonies to have their academic excellence publicly recognised.

The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the

personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. Your child will be presented with

high-quality, expert-developed questions, allowing them to apply their learning without the need for prior

study or revision.

ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to computer-based

assessment. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.

This year our ICAS Assessments will be paid for online through the University of NSW Payment System.

Please keep your eye out in the newsletter or Skoolbag for further details about how this process will work,

as registrations and payments will need to be made by Wednesday 14th August 2019.

You can learn more about ICAS here: unsw.global/ICAS

Mrs Fenton

ICAS Coordinator

HAVE FUN!!

BE SAFE,

SEE YOU ON TUESDAY, 23RD JULY

Important Dates

Monday, 1st July to Friday, 5th July

NAIDOC WEEK - many fun activities planned for the week

Thursday, 4th July

Visiting performance - Wyniss

Friday, 5th July

K-2 NAIDOC Disco after recess 3CM Assembly at 2.30pm Last day of Term 3

Tuesday, 23rd July

First day for Term 3 for students

Monday, 29th July

School Athletics Carnival

Starworkers KB Jesinta L, Eliza K, Archie M.

KL Abbie W-H, Bailey B, Ruby C,

KM Indigo H, Oscar C, Andrew P.

1BY Mason K, Harry W, Lilah R, Mya W.

1JC Lily K, Emily H, Karlee O, Mahli P.

1SC Ivy H, Amity K, Tahleah D, Violet C.

2CB Jaspa S, Maddison W, Sian M, Henry K.

2NP Teddy V, Ruby D, Amber F, Erin G.

2/3LM Audra M, Cooper W. Georgia H, Bohdi L.

3CM Freya E, Addisyn M, Arlo H, Izabella V, Lola T.

3LO Nullah C, Roxy H, Ryder A, Zoe M, Summa Mc.

3MW Ashlee I, Lincoln B, Miia S, Samuel E, Harlow G.

4CA Nevada B-N, Rhianna C, Piper K, Jada R-I, Martha R.

4HM Ryder P, Macy P, Leo T, Tara S, Joel M.

4VW Oscar W, Annabelle C, Sarah G, Akaya E, Noah J.

4/5DH Kobe P, Zach W, Zac S, Hayden C, Mexico C.

5JC Jonah H, Lydia K, Kismet B, Amber M, Olivia M.

5JS Archie T, Indyanna M, Cooper C, Daksha D, Clare S, Andrew M.

6GS Hannah D, Barton F, Kaylee W, Max G, Hudson G.

6LS Liam W, Malachi E, Chloe L, Elisa H, Beau L.

KINDER - YEAR 2 DISCO This Friday, 5th July

Celebrating NAIDOC WEEK

THEME: Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Colours

Students are asked to come to school in mufti, wearing the colours

black, yellow, red, blue, or green

Please return your earn & learn stickers to school by tomorrow Thursday, 4th July.

Thanks to those who have already sent them in,

your support is much appreciated.

It’s time now to register your child to start Kindergarten at

Kororo Public School next year, 2020.

Please come to the office to pick up an enrolment pack. Office hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm.

FREE EAR HEALTH CHECKS

Worried about your child’s hearing?

Have they had lots of colds and ear infections? Do they seem like they are not hearing well?

Otitis Media Awareness Day

Thursday 4th of July, 2019

Park Beach Plaza

10am – 5pm

FREE Ear Health Checks for Children (0 – 18years)

No Appointment Necessary

Each ear check will take approximately 5 minutes.