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Principal – Mrs Toni Skinner WEEK 1 26 July 2019

Principal’s Report Welcome back to Term 3. I hope you all had a nice rest form school routine and feel refreshed for another busy term ahead. Last term the students all received their end of semester reports and I am sure you were all proud of your child’s achievements. If you have any concerns please contact your child’s teacher to discuss any issues.

Staff Development Day On Monday the staff engaged in a full day of professional development. We looked into many great programs we can implement at Kariong as well as upskilling our staff on new initiatives. We were in-serviced on Learning Progressions, Kids Matter as well looking into the History and Geography Syllabus. We will continue to inform you about these quality programs as time goes on.

NAIDOC Week This week we celebrated NAIDOC week here at school. On Thursday the children dressed in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander colours and donated a gold coin. Thank you to all the children who participated in this and I am happy to report that we raised a total of $483, which will go towards a mural in our school. We had a day filled with lots of activities and some lovely visitors in our school teaching us about the history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please see the photos further in the newsletter.

Gymnastics Our gymnastics program continues this term for Years 2-6 (except 2C) each Friday. Thank you to all the parents who have paid for this wonderful program. If you would like your child to attend please return permission notes and money as soon as possible. If you require financial assistance please see the office for a payment plan.

National ‘Plant a Tree’ Day Today is National Plant a Tree Day in schools, which began in 1996 and has grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature event. We have been lucky enough to have received 2 beautiful shrubs donated to our school from the Point Clare Girl Guides. We will find a lovely sunny place in our school to plant these today. Thank you to the Girl Guides for this generous donation.

Education Week Education Week this year is in Week 3 of this term, August 5-9. This is a time to celebrate NSW Public Education. The theme this year is Every Student Every Voice. It is a celebration of student empowerment and how the NSW Public Education System gives students the skills they need and have to express their voice during their own educational journey. During this week we have lots to

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Fridays, Term 3 Gymnastics Years 2-6 Mondays, Term 3 Peer Support: 1:35– 2:15pm Monday, 29/07/2019 CCCF Ensemble Choir Ettalong PS: 3:30-4:30pm Spelling Bee Stage Finals – Stage 3: 9:45am Stage 2 – 11:35am Wednesday, 31/7/2019 OC Test for 2020 Friday, 2/08/2019 CCCF Choir Workshop Mingara EDUCATION WEEK Book Fair all week Tuesday, 6/8/2019 OPEN DAY – times to be advised Wednesday, 7/8/2019 Stage 3 Oz Tag Gala Day Art Show Thursday, 8/08/2019 1G, 2C & 2D Katandra Friday, 9/08/2019 Athletics Carnival

celebrate including our Art Show, open classrooms, dance group and choir performances as well as our Book Fair in the library. I will be sending home a separate note soon explaining all of the wonderful things happening here at school for you to be a part of. We look forward to celebrating Education Week with you in Week 3.

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre The Kariong Neighbourhood Centre is in the process of seeking votes to help them obtain a bus for helping both the youth and elderly in our community. This bus would benefit the Kariong out of School Hours Care children transporting them to and from our school, especially worthwhile in bad weather. It would also be available for outings and assist the elderly with transportation as well as Meals on Wheels. If you would like to vote for these please see the flier further on in the newsletter. Wising you all a lovely weekend Toni Skinner

New School Banking rewards now available! Exciting new Term 3 Polar Savers rewards are now available, while stocks last!

Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring Scratch Art Cards

For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens, they can redeem them for exclusive School Banking reward items in recognition of their regular savings habits. There are two new items released each term so be sure to keep an eye out for them!

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School Banking deposit in the prior year.

Thank you for supporting the School Banking Program and remember, school banking day is every Thursday.

Principal’s Gold Book Award

Michael H Ethan S Jack D Lola A Louis B Zade G

Merit Certificates

Harrison B Mackenzie G Coby B Mila F Charlotte M Myah S

Kasvi K Ryan M Eliza E Candace C Karise A Jonah G

Xavier W Hunter A Bowen M Rhyder H Hannah C Charlotte A

Jake M Brooke D Hechter S Natalia E Shuji Y Martha L

PBL Bronze Certificates

Corey M

PBL Silver Certificates

Martha L Mya N Travis W Lola A Henry D Abigail L

Brianna L Emma S Samantha D Daniel M Satheesh R Annette E

Owen G Sophie L Matilda H Zoey H Ryan K Emma L

Sienna M Jett R

Uniform Shop Gosford Tailoring Co. is the new supplier of the Kariong Public School’s Uniform Shop. Trading times will remain the same but we are looking at suggestions for alternate days and times. Please give suggestions to Cindy Putters, in the Uniform Shop.

There is now an Online shop to order uniforms: gtschool.com.au. Payment through this site is via Paypal or credit card. Orders will be available the next day that the Uniform Shop is open. If you are unable to pick up at that time, items will be available for collection from the school office. Currently the Uniform Shop is open twice a week at school (Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:15am to 9:00am).

Payments can be made with Cash or Eftpos from Week 2, Term 3.

There have been a few price reductions taking effect immediately:

Price List from Term 3, 2019 Summer Tunic … $40 Winter Tunic … $50 Bomber Jacket … $44 Waterproof Jacket … $48 Hoody … $32 Roundneck Sloppy Joe … $23 Boys’ Long Pants … $30 Long-sleeved Polo … $21 Short-sleeved Polo … $20 Navy Shorts … $22 Red Shorts … $13 Cullottes – Navy … $25 Sport Skort – Red … $16 Bootleg Girls’ Pants … $25 Trackpants – double knee … $22 Trackpants – E/L … $22 Packpacks … $45 Paint Smock … $19 Library Bag … $16:50

Leanne Bailey on behalf of Gosford Tailoring Co/Ozsports

Our Week with Lori – Class 5D

LIBRARY NEWS

The 2019 KPS Book Fair will be held in the library during Week 3.The Book Fair will be open from 5th – 9th August, 2019 from 8:25 a.m.- 8:50a.m, 2nd half lunch and 2:55p.m. – 3:45p.m. Please come and have a look at the wonderful reading resources available. KPS FAMILY CHALLENGE Students are invited to make a 2D or 3D piece of art based on the theme, READING IS MY SECRET POWER. Think of different meanings of the word secret, secret powers or even super powers. Suggestions would include, but are not limited to, mystery, ESP, cracking codes, detectives, secret agents, super sleuths, magicians, super powers or super heroes. More information will be given during library lessons and closer to the date. Entries need to be handed to the library by Thursday of Week 2, Term 3. Mrs Skinner will judge the entries and ten students will receive vouchers to spend at our Book Fair. KPS BOOK PARADE Get your costumes ready early for our KPS Book Parade which will be held on Tuesday 20th August, during Book Week. To celebrate literature, we are inviting students to come to school dressed as any character that they may find in a book. Families and friends are welcome to attend. Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs McGann or Ms Fitzpatrick in the library.

Monday 5th August

NAIDOC DAY ACTIVITIES

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Kariong Public School’s successful Annual Public Speaking Competition returns for 2019. This competition has been a highly successful initiative with positive feedback from parents, staff and students. Over the years the audience have been entertained, informed and amazed at the ability, confidence and skill of each child.

All students are expected to participate at their class level. Students have free choice regarding the topic of their speech. Students choose a topic they are interested in so they are enthusiastic in the presentation, for example, talk about hobbies, activities or issues that are important to you. Two students will be chosen from each class to present their speech at the grade finals to be held in the hall on Monday, August 12 (Week 4). Two students from each stage will then be chosen to represent our school at the district finals which will be held at Point Clare Public School on Thursday, August 15 (Week 4). Length of Speech: Timeframe

Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) 1-2 minutes

Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) 1-2 minutes

Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) 2-3 minutes

Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6) 3 minutes

Public Speaking Tips

Have an introduction – this is your chance

to grab the audience’s attention.

Body of speech should include interesting facts; make your points ….. use humour if you can.

The conclusion usually has an obvious ending and does not end in thank you, or thank you for listening to my speech.

Use palm cards (if needed) to help you to remember what you want to say.

Practise eye contact.

Vary your tone.

Use gesture and facial expression to convey interest.

Keep to the time limit.

Rebecca Claridge ES1 & S1 Kerri Mullane Stage 2 Kate Farrugia Stage 3 Public Speaking Co-ordinators

Dates

From Term 2 Week 10 Students prepare their speech at

home.

Term 3 Week 1 and 2 Students present their speech to

their class and teacher. 2

students are chosen from each

class and move to the final in the

hall.

Week 4

Monday 12th August

Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) 9am

Kindergarten 10:00am

Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) 11:45

Stage 3 ( Years 5 & 6) 1:45

GRADE FINALS for Public

Speaking Competition to be held

in school hall.

Week 4

Central Coast Primary Schools

Public Speaking Competition

FINALS: Thursday, August 15.

Parents are responsible for

taking their child to Point Clare

Public School for this part of the

competition.

Kariong Public School P&C Association

Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month in the school terms.

Parents and community members are welcome to attend.

Meetings are held 7:30pm in the school staffroom. Next meeting:

Monday 19 August 2019

If you have changed your phone numbers, address or emergency contact

numbers,

please phone the school office (4340 1885)

or send a note to the office with updates.

You can also email changes to:

kariong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

Are you receiving our Newsletter by Email? If not, please contact the office.

THANK YOU

PBL Update – Transitions

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Lori’s Artwork

This week our featured artists are all from last term……

Siena S 4RG

TERM 3 2019 CANTEEN MENU is attached

Meals on Wheels Central Coast and Kariong Neighbourhood Centre have put a joint application in to the My Community Project (a NSW Government initiative), and we would love your help!

Working together for our community, our aim is gain funding for a bus that will assist both youth and the elderly on the Central Coast.

To vote, you must live in the Gosford electorate. Follow the voting instructions below:

A) If you have a Service NSW online account you can vote via the web. Go to: www.mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au Select Gosford from the drop down list and Browse Projects Choose “Joint Community Services Bus - for connecting communities” as a preference. You need to choose 3 - 5 projects, however make our Project your number 1 choice. Click the red Vote button. NOTE: you will need to login in to your Service NSW account and have your medicare card handy for validation purposes for the voting processORB) Pop into your local Service NSW Centre and vote in person.

Central Coast

Support us in our My Community Project Application

Voting closes on 15 August. Thank you for supporting Meals on Wheels Central Coast and Kariong Neighbourhood Centre and our local Community.

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for a gift exchange game. Host with the most- Jamie CartnerBookings- Sharon 0407401916 or sharon.partridge@det.nsw.edu.au

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1st prize $200 Plus games, raffles and auctions

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