KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 6 - 2020

Thursday 12th March, 2020

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Next Tuesday 17th March, the three Melton Government Secondary Colleges (Kurunjang, Melton and Staughton Secondary Colleges) are conducting concurrent open nights and tours for the community, commencing at 6.00pm and concluding at 7.00pm. A flyer for details of the open nights and also the details of the neighbourhood school’s enrolment policy is attached to this and the last couple of newsletters, posted on our noticeboard and available from the office. All students in Year 6 have received a hard copy of the flyer. Regarding enrolment for next year, this will be the third year in which the 3 Government Secondary Colleges will adhere to their respective designated neighbourhood area for accepting enrolments, as the Primary Schools have done for a number of years. In 2018 and 2019, this resulted in upset for some families not living in the designated area for the school of their choice. Please ensure you read the information provided by the Secondary Colleges and the processes and timeline for enrolment and appeal. The Colleges at the information evening, are the best to answer any of the questions you may have about the process; however I am also happy to talk to you about this if you have any queries.

A reminder to all our community that the Annual General Meeting for School Council is also Tuesday 17th March, at 7.00pm in the staffroom. All parents are welcome to attend. Please join us for the presentation of the annual report to the community and for supper.

As reported last week, last Friday 6th March was the close of nominations for School Council in 2020. The number of D.E.T. and parent nominations received has equalled the positions available and as a result an election will not be required. We therefore welcome the following people to a position on School Council for 2020/2021: Parent Members - Bong Lau, Carly Muir, Deb McDonald, Rebecca Briggs, Kellie Spencer, Jackie Forward, Jelena Gutovic, Vaishali Mishra, Rebecca Hill; DET Members- Tom Goddard, Hayley Tellis. School Councilors serving their second year are Elizabeth Bajada, Jackie Forward, Wendy McCall and Kim Mitchell.

Positions on each of School Council’s sub committees - Finance, Education and Policy, Buildings and Grounds, and Fundraising, will be determined at next Tuesday’s meeting.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

As a community and residents of Victoria and Australia, we will have all been seeing and hearing the media reports regarding the progress of COVID 19 (Coronvirus) around the world. Please note the latest information from the Victorian Government regarding coronavirus for our part in the world.

Parents/guardians/carers of students should make sure that any student returning from mainland China (not including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) from 1 February 2020, Iran from 1 March 2020, South Korea from 5th March 2020 or Italy from 11th March 2020, is isolated at home and should not attend school until 14 days after they were last in mainland China, Iran, South Korea or Italy.

This recommendation does not apply retrospectively. It applies only to students who were in Mainland China on or after 1st February, Iran on or after 1st March, South Korea on or after the 5th March and Italy on or after the 11th March.

The existing advice remains that parents/guardians/carers of students should ensure that any student is isolated at home and should not attend school for 14 days:

following exposure to any confirmed novel coronavirus case; or

after leaving Hubei Province The same applies to any impacted staff in schools.

The Department of Health and Human Services is providing updated information about novel coronavirus. Please see: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/novelcoronavirus

As a school we are continually being updated and will implement any of the restrictions and recommendations from the Department of Health and Department of Education. As advised, it is imperative that we maintain good health hygiene at school, at home and in the community as below;

wash hands often with soap and water

cough and sneeze into your elbow. We look forward to seeing you at F-2 assembly tomorrow if you are able to attend.

~ 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.

Foundation Potts ~ Archie Borg Foundation Potts ~ Ivanah Aitupe

Foundation Wagner ~ Jaxon Pollett Foundation Wagner ~ Hollie Rawlings Foundation Amy ~ Kazmel Solomua

Foundation Amy ~ Levaai Ainea Foundation Sarah ~ Albert Ropeti

Foundation Sarah ~ Harleen Bhadare 1/2 Havers ~ Indyana Miller

1/2 Havers ~ Byorn Solomon Hayle 1/2 Micallef ~ Katherine Tickner

1/2 Micallef ~ Ryda Mack 1/2 Lisa ~ Isaak Mulalic 1/2 Lisa ~ Sofia Garipoli

1/2 Gonzalez ~ Samuel Baravilala 1/2 Gonzalez ~ Tiahna Tahata Bentley

1/2 Patton ~ Lily Cassar 1/2 Patton ~ Aiden Murray

1/2 Mellissa ~ Sakhreet Kaur 1/2 Mellissa ~ Isabella McDonald

FORWARD PLANNING

Monday 16th March

First Aid in Schools ~ St John Ambulance Vic Tuesday 17th March

School Council AGM

Secondary School Transition Evenings Kurunjang Secondary ~ 6pm – 7pm Melton Secondary ~ 6pm – 7pm Staughton College ~ 6pm – 7pm

First Aid in Schools ~ St John Ambulance Vic Friday 20th March

Year 3/4 Camp ~ Deposit Due Friday 27th March

Last Day Term 1 ~ Early Dismissal 2.10pm Tuesday 14th April

First Day Term 2 ~ 8.50am Start Friday 1st May

Year 3/4 Camp ~ 1st Instalment Due Friday 19th June

Year 3/4 Camp ~ 2nd Instalment Due Friday 14th August

Year 3/4 Camp ~ Final Payment Due Wednesday 9th September ~ Friday 11th September

Year 3/4 Camp

LOST LIBRARY BOOKS

If you found any school library books at home over the holidays could they please be returned to the school library ASAP.

Thank you Lynne Notman ~ Library Technician

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING

PERFORMING ARTS

The junior school have had a wonderful start this year in performing arts. The Foundation students have had an especially fantastic start learning new routines and expectations in our specialist class. They have been respectful of the learning space and each other’s personal space whilst performing. We have been exploring emotions using songs and physical movement and have been learning new drama games where we

have to use our skills in patience, turn taking and quick thinking.

** IMPORTANT**

APPLICATIONS FOR CSEF

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSION FUND FOR

NEW STUDENTS/FAMILIES

CSEF applications are now open. If you have a current Health Care Card you may be eligible to apply. Please come into the office to collect an application form ASAP if:

You have a valid Health Care Card as at 28th January 2020

You are new to the school and have NEVER applied at

Kurunjang Primary School before

You have additional children to add to a prior application

Your circumstances have changed and you now have valid Health Care Card

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.

Friday 20th March ~ Excursion

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

PLAYROOM DONATIONS

The playroom would benefit from second hand matchbox cars and dolls clothes. If

any families have any of these items to donate, please see Kathleen.

.

CANTEEN

3 Party Pies Flavoured Milk (Chocolate or

Strawberry)

Zooper Dooper

$5.00

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE NEWS

If you would like to assist on the Fundraising Committee in any way, please leave your details at the office or contact the school on 9743 0633.

The Fundraising Committee is a great way to be involved in

your school community as well as making some new friends

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.

NOTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

REGARDING EXTENDED ABSENCES FOR

FAMILY HOLIDAYS OR EVENTS

We appreciate that families from time to time may be absent for family holidays or events. In the event that you know you will be absent please come to the office to collect a notification regarding extended absences for family holidays or events form for approval. This will enable the class and specialist teachers to be aware of the absence and for the absence to be recorded on compass.

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)5.

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: Rosie

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

DISCLAIMER

All advertisements placed in this newsletter and flyers sent home on behalf of sporting groups and auxiliaries are done so in good faith. It should not be assumed that Kurunjang Primary School is recommending these activities. Parents have a responsibility to make sure that activities are suitable and safe for their children.

Have you signed up to the Compass App?

In order to keep you up to date with important information Kurunjang Primary School is part of a portal system

called COMPASS.

Through Compass, you will be able to update personal details such as phone numbers and be kept up to date

with important dates, whole school events, excursions, book parent teacher conferences, contact teachers

and more.

You will be able to view your childs school report and learning tasks completed throughout the school year via

Compass.

If you have not yet signed up, please return the slip below for you to receive your personalised login details.

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I would like to receive my COMPASS APP details to be kept updated with my child’s reports, school events,

reminders and calendar items.

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Student name/s: _________________________________________________________

Class: ____________________________________________________________________

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