KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 4 - 2018

Thursday 22nd February 2018

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

A reminder that we have a curriculum day next Monday, 26th February. Students do not attend school on this day. Staff will be involved in the writing of proficiency scales for the Learning curriculum.

Next Wednesday 28th February is census day in all Victorian Government schools. It is important that all children who are enrolled at Kurunjang PS attend as student allocation funding to schools is calculated on the numbers in attendance. Funding is not available for any student enrolled after this date in the calendar year unless the number enrolled exceeds 30 more students.

Wendy McCall and I attended the first meeting of the City of Melton Police and Schools Consultative Committee yesterday. Discussion included the dangers of online activities for children and youth. A federal campaign of ‘You think you know’ promotes intrusive supervision of your children when on electronic devices. It is strongly recommended that no screens be in bedrooms - no computers, Ipads, or phones. Allow their usage in high traffic areas of the house where you can look over your children’s shoulder to ensure they do not fall victim to trolling and grooming by people claiming to be who are they are not. You will be disturbed to learn as I was, of the increase in sexting incidents involving 8-10 year olds.

This week all our teachers spoke with the children regarding their safety when going home. The children identified what their individual arrangements were for going home, ie whether they were picked up after school, attended OSHClub (after school care) walked home, caught a bus etc. It was discussed how important it was that they never alter what you have arranged for them, eg by going to a friend’s house or heading off if a carer has not arrived when or where expected. Please confirm with your children, your particular arrangements at the end of the day, and in the event that something delays or changes the arrangement that they should always come into the office so that we can make contact with you.

Parents and carers who have had year 5/6 children at Kurunjang in the past 3 years will know of the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program which we have at Kurunjang Primary School. The students who go on to Kurunjang Secondary College also are instructed with AVID strategies in their learning and at the end of year 6 have the option of applying for the AVID elective for fulltime instruction in the AVID centre. We were thrilled last year when both schools were selected to be visited by the founder of the AVID program in the United States - Mary Catherine Swanson, when she visited Australian schools and universities.

This week we are very pleased to announce that Kurunjang Primary has been invited to be one of 7 AVID schools in Australia to participate in a Primary mathematics trial funded by a generous grant to AVID Australia by the Sidney Myer Foundation. A team of writers and consultants from Victoria, N.S.W., W.A. and N.T. have been selected by AVID Australia to create mathematical curriculum resources for teaching and learning Maths using the AVID strategies and we are very excited to announce that our Leading Teacher for Teaching and Learning, Kim Mitchell has been the teacher selected from

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Victoria. I’m sure you will join me in congratulating Kim if you see her around the school.

Congratulations and celebration continue with the presentation of our student leaders this Friday. All year 5/6 students had the opportunity to nominate for positions of leadership in the school which involved preparation of a speech to all year 5/6 students and school staff. We were blown away by the level of preparation which the individual students gave to their speeches and presentations. We commend them all and look forward to presenting them to our school community at a whole school assembly tomorrow afternoon. We hope that as many people who are available will attend to share in this very special event.

~ Learning Together

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

AWARDS

Student of the week awards are made each week and announced in the newsletter on a Thursday. The awards are presented to the

students at assembly on Friday at 2.30pm in the Gym.

Parents are most welcome to attend.

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY TOMORROW

Foundation Mel/Edward ~ Kye Giacomotto Foundation Potts ~ Hunter Pass

Foundation Hall ~ Max Davy Foundation Williams ~ Anjali Prasher

Foundation Williams ~ Lewis Vella 1/2 Castellas - Max Eastwood 1/2 Micallef ~ Anthony Jacobs

1/2 Micallef ~ Emily Gatt 1/2 Templeton ~ Tahlia Edwards 1/2 Hayden ~ Carter Jorgensen 1/2 Hayden ~ Valentine Sedze

1/2 Estelle ~ Taylem Ross 1/2 Estelle ~ Gloria Lolesio 1/2 Havers ~ Awien Weiu

1/2 Ransome ~ Munsif Saleemi

CHANGE OF DETAILS

If you have changed any of your contact details could you please advise the school office ASAP so that our records can be updated. It is vitally important that we have current contact details in order to call parents.

FORWARD PLANNING

Friday 23rd February

Final payment for Year 5/6 Camp due Monday 26th February

Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at school Thursday 1st March

Year 5/6 Shrine of Remembrance Excursion Tuesday 6th March

School Photo Day Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th March

Grade 5/6 Camp Friday 9th March

Year 1/2 Billy Cart Incursion ~ Payment Due Tuesday 13th March & Wednesday 14th March

Learning Conferences ~ More information to come

Thursday 15th & Friday 16th March

Year 1/2 Billy Cart Incursion

PFA NEWS

If you would like to assist the PFA in any way please leave your details at the office or contact

Elizabeth Bajada on 0404 525 975 or lizbajada@hotmail.com.

PFA EASTER RAFFLE

The PFA is kindly requesting new Easter item donations to assist us in making hampers for our Easter raffle.

All donations can be left in the office, and all donators will receive an entry into the draw for a Sellers prize.

The PFA is a great way to be involved in your school community as well as make some new friends.

Liz and the PFA

APPLICATIONS FOR CSEF

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSION FUND

If you have a valid means tested concession card or you are a temporary foster parent you may be eligible to get assistance through the CSEF. Please collect an application form from the school office and return it with your current Health Care/Concession card ASAP.

If you started at Kurunjang Primary School last year and did not apply for CSEF here, are new to the school this year or your circumstances have changed you will have to fill out the CSEF form and return it to the school office. If you applied for CSEF last year at Kurunjang Primary School your application has automatically been processed. If you have any questions or are unsure if you are eligible to apply for CSEF please contact Vee-arnie at the school office.

STUDENT MEDICATIONS FORMS

New medical forms have been given to students who require them. Could all forms be returned to the Office as soon as possible. If your child no longer has medical conditions or allergens have changed we need to be notified in writing. All Anaphylaxis,

Asthma, Allergy and medical conditions need to be updated yearly as per department guidelines.

Thank you ~ Stacey Williams

2018 SCHOOL LEADERS

The following students have been elected into various School Leaders roles. Badges will be presented to students at Assembly on Friday and we congratulate them all on this achievement.

SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Catelyn Tynkkynen Lachlan Whearem

SCHOOL VICE CAPTAINS

Shaun Donnelly Jessica Chukka

SWPBS

Reese Chapman Brock Carbone Joseph Ikenasio Dilara Sabri Georgia Grace Taleshia Muir

BE AT SCHOOL

Gabby Moutsos Fifi Murray Adeng Yony Jack Thompson

SUSTAINABILITY

Dakota Galea Karlia Hartford Chelsea Sciberras Savannah Clarke

SPORTS EQUIPMENT MONITOR

Beau Butcher Lachlan Anderson

TECH SUPPORT

Amyleah Galea

YELLOW HOUSE

Captains: Kurt Galea Grace Downes Vice Captain: Georgia Ullrich

RED HOUSE

Captains: Leiham Good Devante Johns Vice Captains: Dut Yony Jamal Henwood

GREEN HOUSE

Captains: Hazlee Whakataka Tuanuku Broughton Vice Captains: Amyleah Galea Thomas Pearson

BLUE HOUSE

Captains: Emily Russell Wyatt Courts Vice Captains: Cooper Martin-Parker

WEDNESDAY’S MULTICULTURAL

PLAYGROUP AT KPS

Children 0-5 years are offered the opportunity to join Playgroup with VICSEG.

PLAYGROUP AT KPS ~ FRIDAY’S 9-11AM

Children from 0-5yrs. Come along and meet new people while your child learns through play experiences.

New members welcome however, you must phone to register. For further information on any of our playgroups, please contact Kathleen McInnes on 9743 0633.

Friday 2nd ~ Excursion

CANTEEN

Ham & Salad Sandwich Strawberry Frozen Yoghurt

$5.00

OSHCLUB NEWS

OSHClub Kurunjang BSC: 6:50am-8:50am & ASC: 3:10pm-6:30pm each day during the school term. We are operating in Room MB(E)3, the room next to the playroom.

Our program provides a healthy breakfast and afternoon tea each day. Permanent and occasional vacancies are available for Before School & After School Care.

Please feel free to come in and see our program and the fun activities our staff provide!

Program Phone: 0400 028 149 Coordinator: Brittany Assistant: Danielle

All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au. All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

ABSENCES:

Did you know? If a child misses over 20 days every half year, this equates to 2 ½ years of learning between Foundation and Year 12.

LATE ARRIVALS:

If your child is running late for any particular reason, please take them to the office to be signed into school. A late pass will be issued to your child to be given to the teacher

COLES SPORTS FOR

SCHOOLS 2018 HAS STARTED

Kurunjang Primary School has registered to participate in the Sports for Schools program. If you shop at Coles collect your vouchers

when shopping and bring them to school by the 11th May 2018. We have a collection box for vouchers to be placed in at the school office and there is also a collection box for vouchers at Coles at Woodgrove.

The vouchers will be redeemed for sports equipment for all of our students to use in their PE sessions or during recess and lunchtime breaks.

Helen Craig and Christine Butcher Coles Sports for Schools

Wilson Pee Wee Tennis (4 – 7 years) MLC Hot Shots (5 – 12 years)

Junior & Adult Coaching (Group & Private Lessons available)

Squad Training for Elite Juniors Mums in Tennis Program

Professional Racquet Restringing Ask us about NEW Cardio Tennis!

Phone: Steve Kelly 0409 173 273

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