yond. The meetings are really

important and the learning

partnerships are vital in getting

the best results for all students.

At last meeting Governing

Council they approved the

next 2 staff training days -being

Monday 1st May (Day 1 Term

2) and Friday 9th June (when

the school will be closed to

students. )Vacation Care will

be available—see OSHC staff

to book in if you need.

I will be on Long Service Leave

for the first 3 weeks of Term 2

with Karyn Alford Acting Prin-

cipal in this time.

Wish everyone a great inter-

view week, Sports Day and

Easter Break.

Peter

Working Bee—Saturday 8th

April 8.30-11am

All welcome

Dear Parents & Caregivers

During the last weeks some

important and exciting events

have occurred that will help set

up change and improvement

during 2017.

At our recent Governing

Council Meeting the following

people were elected to Execu-

tive Position

• Chairs Person, Bev O’Brien

• Secretary, Kylie Hill

• Finance , Paul Phillips

• OSHC Chair, Mel Cambert

We have other committees

encompassing curriculum, fund-

raising, canteen and cultural

that are filled by other mem-

bers for action.

As learning programs develop

during Term 1 “Our Vision -

working collaboratively, to ensure

that each student is prepared for

our ever changing world. Promot-

ing the skills of Problem Solving,

Innovation , Creativity, Critical

Thinking, Collaboration, Imagina-

tion and Inquiry” is demonstrat-

ed across the school. Maths

will be promoted for our Jun-

ior Primary classes with an opn

meeting next Monday morning

for families.

We have also had another

meeting to finalise plans for our

$1 Million STEM upgrade.

Which hopefully will begin

during the second half of this

year.

Plans are also being finalised for

our Front Office/Staff Room

upgrade which we are hoping

to have completed mid year.

Next week is Parent Teacher

Interviews and I encourage all

families to book in to meet

with teachers and discuss your

childs learning in T1 and be-

There is considerable evidence that assessment, when practised effectively, can improve student learning (Black & William, 2008 ). One of the most power-ful research based strategies for linking assessment to improved instructional practice is teacher moderation. This process in-volves educators in a collabora-tive discussion of student work based on predetermined assessment criteria. Little et al. (2013) found that teachers who engaged consistently in the moderation process were able to:

•assess student performance more consistently, effectively, confidently, and fairly;

•build common knowledge about curriculum expectations

and levels of achievement;

•identify strengths and areas for growth based on evidence of student learning;

•adjust and acquire new learn-ing by comparing one’s thinking to that of another

•student or teacher;

•share effective practices to meet the needs of all students, monitor progress, and

•celebrate growth. The most powerful aspect of teacher moderation is the dis-cussion involved in assessing student work and the collective sharing of effective strategies in planning next steps for instruc-tion. Over the next year, staff within

the Inner West Partnership will engage and work closely with the SLLP (Senior Leader for Learning Improvement DECD) to begin the task of collabora-tive moderation focused on Numeracy. We will come to-gether to look at the A-E mark-ing structure, designing tasks that provide intellectual stretch and formalising a process around the collection of year level specific work samples and assessment ideas in line with

the DECD priority.

Corey Taylor

Principal’s Report

INS IDE TH IS

I S SUE :

Principal’s

Report

1

Curriculum

News

1

Class News 2 - 9

Multicultural

News

10

Fundraising 11

Community

News

13-

14

Awards 15

Sports Day 16

Curriculum News — Teacher Moderation: Collaborative Assessment Of Student Work

K I L K E N N Y P R I M A R Y K I L K E N N Y P R I M A R Y K I L K E N N Y P R I M A R Y K I L K E N N Y P R I M A R Y

S C H O O LS C H O O LS C H O O LS C H O O L

KPS Powerful Times

M A R C H 2 0 1 7 W E E K 9 , T E R M 1

D IARY

NOTES :

• Sports

Day

13/4/17

• End of

Term

13/4/17

2.05pm

TERM 2 :

• PUPIL

FREE DAY

1ST MAY

2017

P A G E 2

RED 1 — Steph Johnson

RED 2 — Lana Krueger

PRESCHOOL — Louise Cutri / James Golin

We had some special

visitors recently, a group

of teaching students from

Kobe Shoin Women’s

University in Japan. As

well as joining in with

play, they also provided

some unique experiences

for our children. One of

the highlights was the

ninja demonstration and

song. First they used

some artwork they had

made themselves to

teach us some things that

make ninjas special.

These included things like

running fast without mak-

ing a sound, or using

smoke to hide. Then the

students gave the pre-

schoolers a ‘hitai ate’

ninja headband and origa-

mi ‘shuriken’ throwing

star. What a phenomenal

day!

limited amount of equip-

ment and tested it to see

if it could withstand a

blast of air from the hair

dryer. When we were

finished testing our hous-

es we spent some time

reflecting… before our

next challenge which is

In Red 2 we have begun

to explore some STEM

challenges. We have

helped the Three Little

Pigs solve their housing

crisis. We got into teams

and collaborated our ide-

as. Some of us made a

plan to work from. We

made a house from a

“Goldilocks and the

Great Chair Repair”

and never gives up, show-

ing persistence.

Here are some pictures

of our Koi fish.

In Art this term we are

focusing on Asian Art.

So far we have made

silhouette Roosters, for

the year of the Rooster,

lanterns, masks, origami

and Koi fish from plasti-

cine. Koi is a Japanese

word for carp. The Koi

fish represents a fish

who can swim upstream

K P S P O W E R F U L T I M E S

RED 3 — Jaimee Charter

P A G E 3 W E E K 9 , T E R M 1

Red 3 has loved exploring

new science concepts by do-

ing some interesting experi-

ments. We have been doing

group and small group work

to explore science. We have

been exploring the idea of

how everyday things can

change in different ways. We

made a plastic bottle fountain

using a balloon and a straw.

We found out that air pushes

the water when there is no

more room for it in the bot-

tle. We also had a go at mak-

ing our own silly putty. We

didn't have any instructions

just ingredients so it was fun

to learn independently alt-

hough we were all successful

it was still fun.

also enjoying a sausage sizzle

lunch.

Harmony Day. By Ryder.

On Harmony Day people

wore orange.

I had fun.

I like Harmony Day because my mum sprayed my hair

orange.

Harmony Day the 21st

March.

The continuing message of Harmony Day is about “Every-one belongs.” We celebrate the diversity of

people in our world.

At Kilkenny P/S we celebrat-ed the day by wearing the colour orange, making a peo-ple display “Everyone be-longs at KPS because…” and

Harmony Day. By Red 5

Help people.

Always share.

Remember manners.

Make friends.

Open your heart.

Never be mean.

You’re happy.

Red 4 have been exploring

number and place value in

Maths. One of our Natural

Maths challenges have been

investigating if the letter ‘e’ is

the most frequently used

letter in the alphabet in a

variety of texts. We record-

ed our findings in as many

different ways as possible.

RED 4 — Sara Stevens

RED 5 — Kris Psichogiopoulos

P A G E 4

GREEN 1 & 2 — Jess Pietsch / Meg McLeod

RED 6 — Alison Duggan

In Red 6 we celebrated Harmony Day by making a Harmony Day tree with hands of different colours to represent the diverse cultures in our world and writing what the word har-mony meant and making Harmony Day balloons. Some of the words we thought of were ‘getting along with each other’,’ sharing with each other’, ‘including others’, ‘being friendly’, ‘being thoughtful

and caring.’

The Greenies have been busy

these last three weeks learn-

ing about number lines and

working on our number

recognition. We made num-

ber posters by going through

magazines looking for numer-

als, and made flower and

Pokémon ball number lines.

We’re now exploring prob-

lematized situations and using

concrete materials and draw-

ing pictures to help us solve

simple addition problems.

Come check out an example

of our mental routine / prob-

lematized situation lesson

Monday at the Open Maths

Morning on Monday 3rd April.

K P S P O W E R F U L T I M E S

GREEN 3 — Teigan Hall

P A G E 5 W E E K 9 , T E R M 1

On Tuesday the 21st of

March we celebrated Harmo-

ny Day. Green 3 and Red 3

worked together to research

their family’s background and

find their counties flag. After

some research the Green 3

students painted the flag on

their buddies hand and print-

ed it around Australia.

In math’s we have been

learning about adding and

subtracting positive and nega-

tive integers. Our problema-

tized situation consisted of

having to work out how to

get the running man to the

finish on our number line

using the rules we learnt

about adding and subtracting

integers.

Blue 1 has set up a new Dojo market place helping us learn what a simple business is like. The class are learning how to manage and work with mon-ey. Mr. Kennett is letting us trade in Dojo points for Do-jo money. He has been pur-chasing exciting things for us

to buy.

Thanks, Blue 1!

This term, Blue 1 have been working very hard on our math skills. We have been working on division and mul-tiplication. Miss Avenell has been coming in on Mondays and Tuesdays to help us learn new math skills. We all think that the skills we have learnt so far will help us in the fu-

ture.

band at a time to the cord

and have let the Barbie

drop... measuring the length

of the fall. Each test was

completed 3 times for com-

parison purposes.

After 6 rubber bands were

tested, based on the Mathe-

matical problem solving strat-

egy of guessing and checking,

students were given the chal-

lenge of constructing a

bungee cord that would safe-

ly drop the doll from a height

of 4m 26cm (The top of the

staircase in the kitchen).

Final testing and bungee cord

construction will be complet-

ed today, with the experi-

ment concluding on Friday

afternoon. Video footage will

record each jump so they

may be shared with you

by your child.

I am pretty certain that at the

beginning of the year you

would not have expected

your child to be playing with

Barbie dolls in class!

But of recent times that is

exactly what we have been

doing.

In teams, students have been

collecting data for the Barbie

bungee jumping challenge.

After applying the initial safe-

ty harness to the doll, stu-

dents have attached 1 rubber

GREEN 4 — Jon Stewart

BLUE 1 — Michael Kennett

P A G E 6

BLUE 3 — Jenne Ellis-Kells

BLUE 2 — Judith Felton

Every Friday we catch

up with our Buddies

from Red 6. During

buddy time we usually

share a story and do

an activity together.

Last week we created

a portrait with our

buddies.

achieve harmony. At

KPS we make other

people feel safe. We are

kind. We are all a team.

KPS rules!

- Niah Scott

Everyone can work to-

gether so that we have

harmony in our school.

We all learn, live, love

and laugh together;

agreeing to live peace-

fully and co- operatively.

At KPS we work to-

gether and help each

other. We also learn

together and work to

K P S P O W E R F U L T I M E S

BLUE 5 — Paige Vogelsang

P A G E 7 W E E K 9 , T E R M 1

Here in Blue 5 we have transformed our

Literacy lessons into a hustling and bus-

tling news room! We are in the process

of working our journalistic minds and are

in the beginning stages of creating our

final piece of work aptly named the ‘Blue

5 Times’. We will be coming around and

interviewing various people in our school

community over the next few weeks so

please keep an ear out for us if you

would like to star in the best up and

comin newspaper!

In HASS this term, Barn 1 have been col-

lecting and graphing litter found in the

yard. Each Thursday we pick a location in

our school and collect litter for 10

minutes. As a class we have picked up

over 1000 pieces of rubbish so far.

We are litter warriors! Good job Barn 1.

as it means are getting closer

to our next birthday celebra-

tion, and quite possibly

Christmas. Which are sure

will be here before we know

it!

This term Barn 2 have been

focussing on learning to name

and sequence the 12 months

of the year. What a better

way to learn than to connect

ourselves to our birthday

month! We celebrated Jar-

malee;s birthday in week 8

and are looking forward to

Hamza’s birthday next which

is in June. The months seem

to be passing by ever so

quickly which is great for us

BARN 1 — Irenee Ioannou

BARN 2 — Laura Bennets

P A G E 8

BARN 4 — Fiona Lyons / Lisa White

BARN 5 & 6 — Melanie Bonython / Emma Kelly

BARN 3 — Anne Phillis

Barn 5 & 6 have been

working towards our

Assembly item this Fri-

day. We have been mak-

ing flags, surveying clas-

ses, collating data and

writing recounts about

“My Journey to Austral-

ia”. We have enjoyed

spending time with our

buddy classes each week

and especially on Harmony

Day. Next week our

teachers will have inter-

views with some parents

and on Thursday we are

going to the beach! Sports

Day is on the Thursday of

Week 11 so we have been

practising our events and

team chants, and partici-

pating in heats for the run-

ning races.

We have been learning about

graphing. We have looked at

our favourite colours, our fa-

vourite animals and today we

went for a walk around the

school and looked at the col-

ours of the Teachers cars. We

found out that 'white' was the

most popular. We collected all

of the data and put it into a

graph

K P S P O W E R F U L T I M E S

Barn 3 has had a busy term. We enjoy going to fitness each day for a run and some games or rubbish collecting if we are not having a lesson with Mr James on Wednesday. Most days as part of our literacy pro-gram we practice alphabet let-ters and sight words to help improve our reading and writ-ing. Next week we are looking forward to visiting the beach

with all of the IELC unit

P A G E 9 W E E K 9 , T E R M 1

Bitter Melon was the challenge in the kitchen this week. A traditional Asian vegetable known for it’s healing properties, but very bitter taste! We made them into Indian style fritters and about half the students liked them– but at least everyone had a try! Next week we are looking forward to using the pizza oven and wel-coming guests from schools and businesses around the community for a visit Wednesday afternoon. We were pleased to welcome the cooler weather this week so we could have soup–

which the students all love. Thanks again to the volunteers who help us.

Cheers,

Kate

I’m bored! Does this sound familiar to anyone? Or maybe it is I’mmm booooored…!

The holidays are coming up soon, and while it might be nice to have a pj day or to have free choice for a day, some-times the extra free time comes with its challenges. Feeling bored is a reality that we all feel, and sometime we need

a bit of help to work out what to do when that emotion rises.

So when I saw this picture, I thought it might be helpful to share as we approach the holidays. Maybe you could make one of these ‘B.O.R.E.D’ posters and stick it on the fridge to look at? Or maybe you might have another idea

of how to tackle the ‘I’m bored’ question and it could share it with someone else you know.

Some other things that could be good to look at in the holidays are some of the activities that Nature Play are run-ning, such as a mud day. The local library and councils are also great places to find some hol-

iday activities, if you want a day out of the house.

The school has some great Vacation care activities.

I look forward to hearing the creative ways you have enjoyed the holidays!

Hayley

We’ve been harvesting pumpkins, winter melons (calabash),

bitter melons, chillies, egg plant and the last of our peaches.

We still have apples on the tree! The children have been

planting broccoli, cauliflower, silverbeet, peas, garlic and sweet

peas. Its all looking good. Fresh chillies and winter melon for

sale, see me.

Keep it green.

Tone

GARDEN — Tony Bryant

Some Mail From Hayley

KITCHEN— Kate Harbison

P A G E 1 0

INDONESIAN— Emma De Brabant

K P S

Last week 21/3/17 saw a flood of orange hit Kilkenny with Harmony Day cele-

brations “Everyone Belongs”. Take a look at our pin up boards to see how the

children expressed their meaning of Everyone Belongs. We did not have a Har-

mony Day performance or large activity this year as we aim to have an exciting

whole school incursion for Refugee Week next term.

For anyone who is interested in intercultural texts these two have been highly

recommended by the DECD EALD team.

The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon is about a young refugee born in an Austral-ian permanent detention centre. Excerpts are at https://books.google.com.au/books? id=aO8WDAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ViewAPI&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

Dream Tales contains fictional stories, based on African folklore, mythology,

customs and culture. These books may help enhance literary diversity and pro-

mote multiculturalism. The four volumes are available at

www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%

3Daps&field-keywords=umealu.

Multicultural News — Harmony Day

As a part of Harmony Day in week 8 we talked about reasons why harmony is important between Australia and Indonesia. Many voices came back stressing the importance of friendships, neighbours and helping one another. This then led to an exploration of where Australia and Indonesia sit in relation to one another in the world, which quickly led to us discussing our own backgrounds and experiences. What a harmonious and multicultur-

al group we are!

P A G E 1 1 W E E K 9 , T E R M 1

.

FUNDRAISING

P A G E 1 2

• Pupil Free Day on Monday the 1st of

May, OSHC bookings in by end of

Term 1

• Vacation Care Bookings still accepted. • $45.00 per day • Excursion days extra $5.00 per child

OSHC/Vac Care

K P S P O W E R F U L T I M E S

• No walk ins will be accepted

for Vacation Care—bookings

only

• Vac Care program is available in

OSHC and on website

• Bookings to be in by end of

Week 10

• Please pay accounts weekly/

fortnightly

•

Progress is continuing on our STEM Works project, with a recent Design

Start Up meeting held at our school on 30/3/17. Discussion focussed on

fine tuning our project design and establishing project administration proce-

dures, such as safety protocols.

Also, importantly, it allowed school leadership to be introduced to key per-

sonnel working on the project. This included departmental representatives,

along with the project’s architect and key engineers

Our STEM Works project has a budget of $1 million which

will be used to develop an integrated Science, Technology,

Engineering and Maths facility.

It is anticipated that the concept phase will take six weeks

to complete. This process includes engaging engineers and

developing a more detailed report to set out an indicative

building program and to inform the procurement strategy.

Prior to construction beginning, the project may be re-

quired to undergo planning/development approvals if re-

STEM Works Update

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My mum is looking to share the task of caring for

me with some casual weekend respite so that she

can recharge her batteries. Would you like to

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Homelink SA is a specialist program that sources contracted Carers to look after children with intellectual disabilities in the carers own home on a respite, shared or full time basis.

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We currently have Carers who are able to provide much needed Respite to families in need of a break, however, as the demand is constant we continue to recruit new Carers to keep up with

the need. Families can access this service either through Disability Services or their NDIS funding.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

WHATS HAPPENING!!

• Working Bee: Saturday 8th April 8.30am—11.00am

All Welcome

• Coming Soon! New Kilkenny Primary School Website

• Term 2 Calendar—available on Website and Facebook

Page

P A G E 1 4 W E E K 9 , T E R M 1

Grange Royals Hockey Club

Grange Royals Hockey Club based at Fort Street, Grange is a family friendly club. We have teams catering for Juniors from Under 9 to Under 18, Seniors Men & Women from Metro 5 to Premier League and Mas-

ters.

The club is very proud to share it has been recognised as a Level 2 Good Sports Club, with our level 3 re-view due in mid-2017. The focus of this membership is to inspire a healthier sporting nation. We have also begun the process of being accredited as Star Club organisation, providing validation as a well governed

organisation.

The club offers meals on Saturday nights at very reasonable prices, a licensed bar area, accompanied by a raffle and Supporters Club membership draw. There is family entertainment, for the kids a foosball table and for the adults a large screen television for the Saturday night sport telecasts. The younger junior grades (U9 Mixed, U11 Mixed, U14 Boys & U14 Girls) play Sunday mornings. As a par-ticipating club in the Sports Discount Voucher initiative ($50 off club fees) we are able to offer fees that are extremely affordable. Age groups are defined by ages as of the 1st January.

To find out more details please contact the club:-

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grangeroyals/

Website: http://www.grangeroyals.org.au

Email: juniors@grangeroyals.org.au

2017 Junior Rugby League Season Commences Soon

Western Districts Rugby League Club invites any interested players, 6 – 18 to come to contact the

club to discuss opportunities that may suit you. Our club

• Is a value driven club

• Only uses accredited coaches

• Is based at Port Adelaide

You can meet the club coaches for 2017 as well as experience some coaching and minor games if you attend one of our Come ’n’ Try training sessions. For more information contact the club through Ash-

ley on 0438 533 043 or check the website www.playnrl.com.

NETSETGO 2017

START DATE: 9th May 2017

TIME: 5:30PM to 6:30PM

LENGTH OF PROGRAM: 8 weeks

AGE GROUP: 5 years to 7 years

COST: $100 *Govt Sports Voucher Applies

To register and pay online, visit netsetgo.asn.au and search

Metro Jets Netball Club

Under the ‘find a centre’ tab.

Thank you to all people who have volunteered in

classes, kitchen, garden and around the school.

Linda and Tracey thank you from the school community

For the amazing work in the canteen

KILKENNY PRIMARY SCHOOL

19 Jane Street

West Croydon SA 5008

Phone: 08 8345 4138

Fax: 08 8445 8206

E-mail: dl.207@schools.sa.edu.au

AWARDS

CHALLENGING POWERFUL LEARNERS

Preschool Boyan Y, Zerrah M, Iris F, Rex S

Red 1 Malakai B, Avneet K

Red 2 April J, Dean H

Red 3 Noah L, Holland M

Red 4 Jackson S, Scarlett E

Red 5 Jaiden N, Jordan N

Red 6 Ayan T, Anureet K

Green 1 Hugo M, Emily S

Green 2 Leon F, Kaylee H

Green 3 Arshneet K, Jaiden M

Green 4 Isaac B, Alex P

Blue 1 Niamh M, Darcy W

Blue 3 Eion G, Sarah W

Blue 4 Sami K, Gaby M B

Blue 5 Hephzibah Y, Serena C

Barn 1 Jashaya W E, Rafa F

Barn 2 Shaunak P, Caleb F

Barn 3 Sarah P, Amir A

Barn 4 Asia A, Sam C

Barn 5 Tial N T, Sondos K

Barn 6 Zobair A, Heba A

Blue 2 Mia N, Lexi L

VOLUNTEERS AT KILKENNY

P A G E 1 6 W E E K 9 , T E R M 1

SPORTS DAY—

CANTEEN AND FOOD STALLS

The CANTEEN will be OPEN for DRINKS AND OVER THE COUNTER SALES FOR

EVERYONE AT RECESS AND LUNCH only.

Mini Donuts in House Team Colours available for the Special Event

No Canteen lunch orders for classes on Sports Day —

please ensure children bring their lunch.

Coffee will be available throughout the day at the

coffee van located at the back of the Canteen

SAUSAGE SIZZLE

Available on the deck near the

Kitchen/Gym for visitors a>end-

ing Sports Day

No pre-orders—on sale during lunch break

All proceeds to go to the Kitchen/Garden Program

SAUSAGE AND BREAD $2.00

SAUSAGE, ONION AND BREAD $2.50

(Vegetarian opBon will be available)

Pancake Sale on Kitchen Deck

House-coloured pancakes will be sold on the deck in front of the kitchen area

before school

Programs will be handed out before the day